The Worried Writer Podcast

The Worried Writer Podcast


Latest Episodes

The Worried Writer Ep#54: Paul Tudor Owen ‘This Is Something I’ve Wanted For So Long’
July 31, 2019

My guest today is debut novelist Paul Tudor Owen. Paul is a Guardian journalist and his literary crime novel, The Weighing of the Heart is out now from Obliterati Press. We discuss Paul’s path to publication, how to fit writing around a day job,

The Worried Writer Episode #53: Aileen Erin ‘It’s A Craft’
July 01, 2019

My guest today is Aileen Erin, author of YA Paranormal and Science Fiction. Aileen has a BS in Radio-TV-Film from the University of Texas. After working in commercial editing in Los Angeles for a few years, Aileen moved to writing novels. Since then,

The Worried Writer Episode #52: Sacha Black ‘I Go To The Extreme of Geekery’
May 31, 2019

Sacha Black writes YA fantasy – the Eden East series, and non-fiction for authors. Her writing guides include 13 Steps to Evil: How to craft Superbad villains and 10 Steps to Hero: How to Craft a Kick Ass Protagonist.

The Worried Writer Episode #51: B.P. Walter ‘I Need A Map To Follow’
April 30, 2019

My guest today is Barnaby Walter, who writes under the name B. P. Walter. His debut novel, A Version of the Truth, is a dark psychological thriller published by Avon. It has been called: ‘Beguiling, surprising and sometimes shocking.

The Worried Writer Episode #50: ‘We Can Do This!’
March 31, 2019

Welcome to episode 50 of The Worried Writer! I cannot believe it has been over four years since I started this podcast and, I must admit, I’m a little bit proud! Thank you so much for listening and, if you’ve been listening for a while or have ever twe...

The Worried Writer Episode #49: Kate Harrison ‘I Still Get Imposter Syndrome’
February 28, 2019

My guest today is writing coach and bestselling author Kate Harrison. Kate has written contemporary women’s fiction, the YA Soul Beach trilogy, and has recently moved into adult thrillers with the dark and twisty The Secrets You Hide,

The Worried Writer Episode #48: Kerry Barrett ‘Just Keep Swimming’
February 01, 2019

My guest today is author and editor Kerry Barrett. Kerry Barrett is the author of eight novels, including the Strictly Come Dancing-themed A Step in Time, and The Girl in the Picture, about a crime novelist who solves a 160-year-old mystery.

The Worried Writer Episode #47: Adam Croft ‘Just Crack On’
December 31, 2018

My guest today is Adam Croft. With more than a million books sold to date, he is is one of the most successful independently published authors in the world. His psychological thrillers include the hugely successful Her Last Tomorrow and Tell Me I’m Wro...

The Worried Writer Episode #46: Sherrilyn Kenyon ‘Respect Your Muse’
November 30, 2018

My guest today is urban fantasy superstar Sherrilyn Kenyon. Sherrilyn is a number 1 New York Times and Internationally bestselling author. Her first novel came out in 1993, she has over 70 million books in print worldwide and she writes in several succ...

The Worried Writer Ep#45: Rachel Burton ‘Little And Often Is The Key’
November 01, 2018

My guest today is Rachel Burton, author of contemporary women’s fiction. Her two novels, The Many Colours of Us and The Things We Need To Say, have been called thought-provoking and emotional. Rachel and I first connected as she was a listener of the s...