Northern Voices

Episode 118: Carolyn O'Brien

In this week's episode, I'm joined by historical novelist Carolyn O'Brien. We explore her latest novel, Rose and Renzo, from Northodox Press, delve into the details of writing historical fiction and discuss why publishers don't seem to realise that readers love dialect writing. Find out more: https://www.northodox.co.uk/product-page/rose-renzo-paperback https://jennybrownassociates.com/author/carolyn-obrien https://shorturl.at/krkIX https://www.ancoatslittleitaly.com/ https://www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carolynmanc.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/northodoxpress.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/jennybrownagency.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolynmanc https://www.instagram.com/northodoxpressofficial https://www.instagram.com/jennybrownassociates Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for brass band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.

Special Episode 117: Publishing Unpacked – Editorial with Shaun Wilson

This week's episode is the first in a new series: Publishing Unpacked. In each of these special episodes I'll be joined by Northern writers discussing the publishing process from submission to publication. Today's guest is debut author Shaun Wilson, whose novel Malc's Boy was published by Conduit Books. We delve into the whole editing process, from making structural changes to proofreading, defining your style and having the confidence to push back against editorial changes. Find out more: https://substack.com/@smwwriting https://www.conduitbooks.co.uk/books/p/malcs-boy Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/smwwriting.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/conduitbooks.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smw_writing https://www.instagram.com/conduitbooks Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for brass band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.

Episode 116: Frank Malley

This week's episode features sports writer and novelist, Frank Malley. We delve into his most recent novel, The Singing Spy, based on an incredible true story, how to break into journalism in the current media landscape and the process of turning historical fact into fiction. Find out more: https://shorturl.at/aRwwY https://shorturl.at/2TCa9 Bluesky: @frankmalley.bsky.social X: @MalleyFrancis Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for brass band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.

Episode 115: Steve Chambers

On Northern Voices this week, writer Steve Chambers discusses his novel, The Dark Months. We also delve into the creative arts industry in the North East, writing for Byker Grove and writing what you know. Find out more: https://zymurgy.co.uk/product/the-dark-months-by-steve-chambers/ https://haydngrey.co.uk/the-writing-desk-steve-chambers/ Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for brass band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.

Episode 114: Colwill Brown

Award-winning writer Colwill Brown joins us this week to talk about her debut novel, We Pretty Pieces of Flesh. We delve into the craft of writing dialect, why female friendships are fertile ground for fiction and how moving away from home can provide some much-needed perspective when it comes to writing place. Find out more: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/460689/we-pretty-pieces-of-flesh-by-brown-colwill/9781784745578 https://colwillbrown.me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_colwill_ nstagram.com/chattobooks Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for brass band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.