Episodes

  • Episode 26: Nadia Shireen

    Episode 26: Nadia Shireen
    Mar 4 2024
    Nadia chats about her early career as a magazine sub-editor, her switch to children's books, Grimwood 3 and lemon curd!
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Episode 25: David Roberts

    Episode 25: David Roberts
    Dec 18 2023
    From his early days as a milliner right through to his Emmy award-winning tv show, David chats with warmth and humour about his career so far.
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Episode 24: Katie Clapham

    Episode 24: Katie Clapham
    Dec 4 2023
    Author and bookseller Katie is a mind full of top tips and experience when it comes to both running a successful bookshop and writing fiction and picture books. A must-listen!
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Episode 23: Penny Neville-Lee

    Episode 23: Penny Neville-Lee
    Nov 27 2023
    Illustrator of beautiful things and mega Columbo fan Penny chats about her RCA days, her workspace, publishing industry experience so far and juggling kids, cats and creativity!
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Episode 22: Ruby Wright

    Episode 22: Ruby Wright
    Nov 20 2023
    Ruby may only just be starting out in the picture book world but boy has she already made a big impression! We discuss screen-printing, rejection, answer LOTS of listener questions and have really good giggle in the process!
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Episode 21: Ella Beech

    Episode 21: Ella Beech
    Nov 6 2023
    Debut picture book illustrator Ella is a tour de force of talent. We discuss her rise from novelty book designer to her premiere publication by The Folio Society! Hairy flaps, paper engineering, Christmas adverts and much much more is discussed! And we both recommend our current favourite picture books!
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Episode 20: Tracey Corderoy

    Episode 20: Tracey Corderoy
    Aug 7 2023
    A special 10 Year Anniversary special episode with author of the Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam children's book series! We talk about where the initial idea came from for the first book and how the beloved, best-selling series has evolved over the years.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 19: Sharon King Chai

    Episode 19: Sharon King Chai
    Aug 3 2023
    Designer, author, illustrator and all-round amazing cheery talent, Sharon talks to me about her collaborative process with Julia Donaldson, how she copes with flights to Oz and her insights into the children's publishing industry.
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    54 mins