Balancing the Books

Episode 10 - Jo Callaghan

Cailean chats to writer and senior strategist Jo Callaghan, author of the award-winning Kat and Lock crime series. They discuss writing while dealing with grief, balancing a career as an author alongside a demanding full time job, and how beds are the ideal writing spot.

Episode 9 - Elle Nash

Writer, editor and PhD student Elle Nash talks to Cailean about managing your time with ADHD, finding a writing community after moving countries, and dealing with 'compare and despair' as a writer.

Episode 8 - Chikọdịlị Emelụmadụ

Writer Chikọdịlị Emelụmadụ chats to Cailean about writing around motherhood, the importance of being a patron of the arts, and also challenges writers Heather Parry and Ben David to a duel.

Episode 7 - Alice Slater

Bestselling author and copywriter Alice Slater chats to Cailean about juggling full time work with her writing career. They discuss transitioning from shift work to a 9-5, what it's like to have a big debut, and why sometimes you just need to schedule in a little breakdown (as a treat).

Episode 6 - Caro Clarke

In this special extra-long episode, Cailean chats to literary agent Caro Clarke of Portobello Literary. They talk about the role of agents, break down contracts and author finances, and discuss the importance of community, accessibility and diversity in every section of the publishing industry. (Featuring a brief cameo from Caro's cat.)