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Writers in the Dark
by Malika Nekhla
a podcast where author Malika Nekhla talks to other writers about the emotional labour that goes into writing fiction
Episodes
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In the Dark with Rebecca Templeton
On episode 24 I spoke to Rebecca Templeton, author of Lochbound, a historical fantasy novel loosely based on The Little Mermaid. We talked about her fascination for Scottish folklore, research rabbit holes, reading outside your genre when writing. Guest Rebecca Templeton Instagram:...
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In the Dark with Viola Richards
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.…
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In the Dark with Claire Daverley
On episode 22 I had the absolute pleasure of talking to Claire Daverley, author of Talking at Night and People in Love. We spoke about how she went from visual art to writing, the lessons we learn from failure and how moving through difficult emotions helps with our writing. Guest Claire Daverley...
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In the Dark with Hannah MacDonald
On episode 21 I was joined by writer, actress, podcaster and audiobook narrator, Hannah MacDonald. We talked about the debut novel she’s writing alongside her many other projects, the authors that inspire her and her first time narrating an audiobook. Guest Hannah MacDonald Podcast: A Pair of...
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In the Dark with Elaine Gregersen
On episode 20 I was joined by Elaine Gregersen and we talked about processing trauma through writing, divine inspiration and our shared love of pop culture references. Guest Elaine Gregersen Substack Instagram Podcast: The Honeymoon Period Host Malika Nekhla Instagram: malikanwrites;...
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In the Dark with Hattie Williams
On episode 19 I was joined by Hattie Williams, author of Bitter Sweet, journalist and screenwriter. Hattie and I talked about Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo & Juliet, romaticising celebrities & the music that inspires her. Guest Hattie Williams Instagram Substack TikTok Novels * Bitter Sweet * Light Years:...
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In the Dark with Laurie Petrou
On episode 18, I was joined by Canadian author Laurie Petrou. Her upcoming novel, The Rayburn Affair is out August 27 in the UK & Ireland. Guest Laurie Petrou Instagram Threads Novels The Rayburn Affair The Rehearsal Club (with Kate Fodor as co-author) Stargazer Love, Heather Sister of Mine…
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In the Dark with Angela Flournoy
On episode 17 I was joined by Angela Flournoy, author of The Turner House and the recently published, The Wilderness. We talked about her writing for the New York Times Magazine, and how different that is to novel writing. We also spoke about the memoir she’s working on, and how important...
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In the Dark with Siobhan Cole
On episode 16, I was joined by my friend, Siobhan Cole. Her first novel was picked up by agent Stephanie Glencross at DHA, but unfortunately died on submission. Siobhan talks openly about the emotional journey that has been for her and how she’s now getting ready to write book 2. Guest Siobhan…
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In the Dark with Megan B Wells
On episode 15, I got to chat with my friend, Megan B Wells. Megan and I met through a mutual friend who invited me to their bookclub four years ago, and we’ve been pals ever since. We soon started talking about our own writing, and the moment I started this podcast, I knew I needed to have them…
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In the Dark with Fíona Scarlett
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How many episodes does Writers in the Dark have?
Writers in the Dark currently has 25 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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a podcast where author Malika Nekhla talks to other writers about the emotional labour that goes into writing fiction
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Writers in the Dark is created and hosted by Malika Nekhla.
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