From a Lancashire Lass

In this episode, I am joined by founder of Big Thinking Publishing, Kate Simkins. We talk all about publishing books, writing and tips for authors who would like to get their book in front of a publisher, and the importance of reading. We also talk about the writing workshops that Kate does too.For more information visit: www.bigthinkingpublishing.com----------------------------------------------------------------------Presenter: Lucy BaxterAssistant producer: Sophia Whitehead

In this special co-hosted episode of From a Lancashire Lass, Phil and I meet Roger Goodwin, who for over 30 years represented the British Armed Forces in various conflict zones around the world. From the Falklands to Belfast, Roger talks to us about what was going on from the inside. We hear first hand what it was like managing communications at the heart of global conflict and political tension and why he had to finish building his garden shed.Roger shares remarkable stories from the front lines of history - offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it is like managing messaging during major global events, including a gaggle of 8,000 international journalists and also his interactions with the former Prince Andrew, now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the 1980s.Finally, he shares his love of the Lancashire Regiment and recounts some fascinating tales, from stories and historical records kept at the Lancashire Infantry Museum.