Episodes

  • Strip Back The Pages S2 Ep01 - Unsung Heroes
    Mar 8 2023

    In this first episode of Season 2, N.J meets Andy Bubb, a volunteer of the Air Ambulance at their Melton Mowbray Superstore, appropriately named The Hangar, where they discuss the genre of books and DVD's this incredible charity finds are the most popular amongst their visitors. They discuss the work of the Air Ambulance and its vital, life-saving missions. And then... N.J shares details of not one, but two death defying rescues from the French Alps and Mount Everest in his Interlude of Disbelief. Not to be missed.

    Special thanks to Kerry Martin, manager of The Hangar, and the Air Ambulance's Press Officer, Leanne Fitches, for making this possible - thank you!

    All details of the Air Ambulance can be found on their website, www.theairambulanceservice.org.uk

    You can contact N.J in the following ways:-

    Email : stripbackthepages@gmail.com

    Twitter : @stripbackpages

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    33 mins
  • Strip Back The Pages Episode 015 - Take Two : Season One Finale
    Feb 15 2023

    In this final episode of the first season, N.J looks back at the suggestions made by his guests regarding what genre to choose for his Boy Who Cried Wolf project. Following that, the host, in his latest Interlude of Disbelief, takes us through another shocking tale when an author fakes her own death before miraculously reappearing again in January this year. And then... N.J gives us a brief glimpse into what to expect in season two, which begins on 8th March 2023.

    Special thanks to his guests during season one; Steph Goodacre, Jess Haynes, Christine Phillips, Anneliese Knop and Galadriel Coffeen.

    You can contact Christine at c.phillips.staystrong@gmail.com

    Anneliese Knop's website is www.lookonthedarkside.com

    To find out more about Galadriel Coffeen and her work, please visit www.galadrielcoffeen.com

    For more information about award winning author, Daren King, please visit www.jackandjames.consulting

    Special thanks to Leighton Morrell of Glass House Studios. If you require his music mastering services, N.J will happily forward details on.

    You can contact N.J in the following ways:-

    Email : stripbackthepages@gmail.com

    Twitter : @stripbackpages

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    21 mins
  • Strip Back The Pages Episode 014 - Magical Fantasy
    Feb 1 2023

    This week, N.J is in conversation with author, Galadriel Coffeen, co-author of Jubilant, book one of the Shallic Sea Chronicles, written with Anneliese Knop who was on the show a few weeks ago. Galadriel talks about how they met, her books, art, and the magic of her collaboration with Anneliese. Galadriel also gives her take on N.J's Boy Who Cried Wolf project.

    You can connect with, and find all the details of Galadriel's work on her website, including some sensational recipe's relating to the Shallic Sea Chronicles.

    www.galadrielcoffeen.com

    You can contact N.J in the following ways:-

    Email : stripbackthepages@gmail.com

    Twitter : @stripbackpages

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    37 mins
  • Strip Back The Pages Episode 013 - James Patterson Book Review PLUS...
    Jan 25 2023

    This week, N.J once again welcomes Steph Goodacre to the show, where she reviews the James Patterson Sunday Times Bestseller, 20th Victim, a Women's Murder Club thriller, co-written by Maxine Paetro. PLUS... N.J and Steph discuss the most talked about book, Prince Harry's memoir, Spare.

    For information regarding James Patterson's books, go to www.jamespatterson.com

    You can contact N.J in the following ways:-

    Email : stripbackthepages@gmail.com

    Twitter : @stripbackpages

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    31 mins
  • Strip Back The Pages Episode 12 - Ghostwritten Memoir
    Jan 18 2023

    This week, N.J speaks again to author Christine Phillips, who first appeared on the third episode of this show when she spoke about her book, A Beautiful Lie. This time, they discuss how Chris went about the creative process with the help of a ghostwriter, just as Prince Harry did with his tell-all memoir, Spare, and Chris shares a bit more insight into her book, and how she handled things very differently to the fastest selling non-fiction autobiography of all time.

    To liaise with Christine directly, please email her at cphillips.staystrong@gmail.com

    A Beautiful Lie is available in both e-book and paperback formats : https://amzn.eu/d/3xjthFW

    It is also available at feedaread.com

    You can contact N.J in the following ways:-

    Email : stripbackthepages@gmail.com

    Twitter : @stripbackpages

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    27 mins
  • Strip Back The Pages Episode 011 - Spare Bits & Pieces
    Jan 11 2023

    In this first show of the New Year, N.J shares his plans for 2023, introduces his new feature, and takes a look at Prince Harry's number one best-selling memoir, Spare.

    Chris Ryan-Taylor can be contacted at www.hostcat.co.uk

    Special thanks to Leighton Morrell of Glass House Studios for mastering the Strip Back The Pages signature tune -

    Copyright (c) 2022 N.J Merritt. All rights reserved.

    If you need original music composing for any forthcoming projects, please feel free to contact N.J., who will also forward messages on to Leighton with regards to mastering enquiries.

    You can contact N.J in the following ways:-

    Email : stripbackthepages@gmail.com

    Twitter : @stripbackpages

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    16 mins
  • Strip Back The Pages Episode 010 - Christmas Special
    Dec 21 2022

    In this week's episode, N.J welcomes back Jess Haynes as they discuss Charles Dickens' novella, A Christmas Carol and what a typical Christmas was like in Victorian times.

    Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and a blessed New Year to you all.

    A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, is available in several different formats. Simply search for your preference via Google. If you haven't done so already, happy reading!

    You can contact N.J in the following ways:-

    Email : stripbackthepages@gmail.com

    Twitter : @stripbackpages

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    39 mins
  • Strip Back The Pages Episode 009 - Holiday Countdown
    Dec 14 2022

    In this episode, N.J chats briefly with author Christine Phillips as they prepare for Christmas and plan their next discussion - working with a ghostwriter. Christine also has a very interesting take regarding what genre to choose for N.J's The Boy Who Cried Wolf project. To find out more...

    For further information about Christine's book, A Beautiful Lie, and where she is performing, you can email her as follows : cphillips.staystrong@gmail.com

    You can contact N.J in the following ways:-

    Email : stripbackthepages@gmail.com

    Twitter : @stripbackpages

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    14 mins