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Sep 22, 2026 35 min

In the Dark with Viola Richards

from Writers in the Dark Hosted by Malika

On episode 23 I chatted with Viola Richards, librarian, book reviewer and writer. We talked about the first novel she wrote and how she’s now shifting to a different genre, how much she loves her job as a librarian and the inspiration she draws from plays and novels to write her own stories. Guest Viola Richards Instagram: @libraryofviola Host Malika Nekhla Instagram: @malikanwrites, @writersinthedarkpod Substack: malikanwrites.substack.com Novel * Hold on to Your Heart Also mentioned Caryl Churchill - Top Girls Bridgerton series - Julia Quinn The Starving Saints - Caitlin Starling Eat the Ones You Love - Sarah Maria Griffin The King in Yellow - Robert W. Chambers If We Were Villains - M.L. Rio This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malikanwrites.substack.com

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On episode 23 I chatted with Viola Richards, librarian, book reviewer and writer. We talked about the first novel she wrote and how she’s now shifting to a different genre, how much she loves her job as a librarian and the inspiration she draws from plays and novels to write her own stories.GuestViola RichardsInstagram: @libraryofviola HostMalika NekhlaInstagram: @malikanwrites, @writersinthedarkpod Substack: malikanwrites.substack.comNovel* Hold on to Your HeartAlso mentionedCaryl Churchill - Top GirlsBridgerton series - Julia QuinnThe Starving Saints - Caitlin StarlingEat the Ones You Love - Sarah Maria GriffinThe King in Yellow - Robert W. ChambersIf We Were Villains - M.L. Rio This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malikanwrites.substack.com

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