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Donna Ashworth is a Sunday Times bestselling author, poet and lover of words who found fame with her work in her 40s. She originally self-published her work.
Celebrity fans include Fearne Cotton, Tess Daly, Elizabeth Day, Mark Owen, Davina McCall, Susannah Constantine and many more.
Donna's current book Wild Hope is a #1 bestseller since its release in 2023. We discuss her journey and finding hope and comfort during life's most challenging times.
We discuss Louise Hay, Bryony Gordon and The Goddess Path by Kirsty Gallacher.
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Mike Kernan is an avid reader and has written a few books himself. We discuss his journey to becoming a self-published author of The Fenian and Stopping to Rain, plus the books he loves including the works of John Boyne, and William McIlvanney and we discover who the best editor in his life is.
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Dr Rhona Morrison is a retired, Scottish forensic psychiatrist, artist, and author of her memoir, ‘I don’t talk to dead bodies: the curious encounters of a forensic psychiatrist’.
We discuss big life changes, finding your groove in your 50s. Plus the books snd authors she loves including:
Adam Kay and This is Going to HurtVal McDermid's booksGraeme Armstrong's The Young TeamGuy Grieve's Call of the WildPlease rate, review and subscribe, it all helps.
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Shari Low has written 40 rom com novels and sold millions of books. She started writing in her 30s and has also written a trilogy with Ross King MBE.
We discuss her writing journey, overcoming self doubt, her love of libraries. Plus her favourite authors and books which include:
Jackie CollinsTai Pan by James Clavell Autobiography Of a Geisha by Sayo Masuda The Rise, The Fall and The CatchJilly Cooper, Sydney Sheldon, Judith Krantz Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur GoldenEnjoy!
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Author BC Harris talks about being re-born in your late 40s, her love of Africa, writing two novels and the books which she's loved of late.
The books and authors we discuss include:
The Bad Seed by William MarchThe Fair Botanists by Sara SheridanAmerican Dirt by Jeanine CumminsConspiracy of Cats by BC HarrisMaking Sacrifices by BC HarrisRivers of London by Ben AaronovitchIf you've enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and subscribe and to contact me, please email [email protected]
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Madeline Black is a psychotherapist and is also known as the Courage Cultivator. An activist, author and TEDx speaker, Madeleine has an unusual personal story and has experienced more trauma in her life than most ever will.
In her memoir, Unbroken, Madeleine tells her deeply moving and empowering story, as she discovers that life is about how a person chooses to recover from adversity.
We discuss her love of books and audiobooks, including:
The Power of Now by Eckhart TolleSuper Survivors by Feldman and KravetzBonnie Garmus's novel Lessons in ChemistryRacing in the Rain: My Life as a Dog by Garth SteinThe Seven Sisters by Lucina Riley
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Bestselling author of The Fair Botanists and The Secrets of Blythswood Square, Sara Sheridan talks about the books which have shaped her life, libraries she loves and more.
Truth or Dare, her first novel received a Scottish Library Award and was shortlisted for the Saltire. In 2022, her novel The Fair Botanists was chosen as Waterstones’ Scottish Book of the Year.
Sara is also an activist, interested particularly in female history. She's written more than 20 books and we discuss a wide range of books including:
Agatha Christie's Death on the NileHer latest novel, The Secrets of Blythswood SquareWater Music by TC BoyleThe Collected by Lorna MoonDamon Runyon's short storiesThe Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael ChabonValerie Perrin's Fresh Water for Flowers
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One Love One Life is Billy Sloan's memoir. We discuss Scottish bands, his passion for music memorabilia, anecdotes about The Beatles, Phil Spector, David Bowie, Wet Wet Wet, Prince and his love of Muhammed Ali.
The books and authors we discuss include:
Taschen booksThe Longest Cocktail Party by Richard DiLelloKen McNab's The Beatles in ScotlandShake it up Baby by Ken McNabDavid Bowie, A Life by Dylan JonesTearing Down the Walls of Sound by Mick BrownThe Black Lights: Inside the World of Professional Boxing by Thomas HauserMcIlvanney on Boxing Hugh McIlvanneyIf you enjoy this episode, please rate, review and subscribe, every little helps!
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Psychotherapist and author Angela Trainer is the guest on this episode of The Book Alchemist.
Angela has self-published two books, Love Never Dies and The Beauty of Broken. Both raise money for charities.
She talks about the therapeutic power of writing and reading, soul friends, grief and living with illness.
Angela Trainer is one inspiring woman.
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Anna Campbell Jones is an interior designer who found fame in her 50's as one of the hosts of BBC Scotland's Home of the Year.
We discuss the joy of a charity shop rumble, the work of Norman Wilkinson, organising bookshelves and her new brand.
Plus Anna shares the authors and books which have shaped her life. This includes:
Friendaholic by Elizabeth DayMax Porter's LannyThe Comfort of Things by Daniel Miller
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Colin McCredie is an acclaimed actor, big music lover and recent wearer of spectacles.
We discuss growing up in Perth, landing dream film roles, his work on the iconic TV show Taggart and the books he loves. This includes:
Mayflies by Andrew O'HagenSunset Song by Lewis Grassic GibbonThe Crow Road by Iain BanksForensics by Val McDermidBilly Sloan's One Love One LifeMemoirs by Thomas Dolby, Brett Anderson, Johnny MarrO'Brother by John NivenThe Secret History by Donna TarttA Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
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Gregor Hollerin is the cofounder of Story Shop an award winning PR and marketing agency.
Dad to two young children, he does a lot of bedtime stories. We discuss Alan Partridge, supporting Doddie Aid, his love of memoirs and more.
The books and authors we discuss include:
Nick Hornby's High FidelityStillness and Speed by Dennis BergkampNorm Macdonald's Based on a True StoryDave Chang's Eat a PeachF*ck it I'll Start Tomorrow, A True Story by Action BronsonSurprisingly Down to Earth, and Very Funny by LimmyThe Ride of a Lifetime by Robert IgerDavid C Baker and Seth GodinWin Without Pitching by Blair EnnsA Little Life by Hanya YanagiharaDeep Work by Cal NewportPachinko by Min Jin Lee
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Alan Parks is an award-winning author from Glasgow.
We discuss his favourite library, great coffee shops, life before becoming an author, his connection to John Niven and his forthcoming novel and more.
Parks has been compared to the great Scottish author McIlvanney given the many similarities in their novels. Bloody January was his debut novel, a crime thriller set in Glasgow in the 1970s.
We speak to him whilst he's in the midst of writing his seventh novel (working title) The July Graves, the other book he mentions is Promise Me You’ll Shoot Yourself by Florian Huber.
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Elissa Soave is both an avid reader and an author. Her brilliant debut novel Ginger and Me is a coming-of-age mystery that is also a love-letter to her hometown of Uddingston.
The novel was shortlisted for the Saltire Society's Scottish First Book of the Year Award 2023, and film rights of the book have been sold to Mother Pictures.
We discuss her journey to landing her first agent and publishing deal, books which she loves and the ones which have shaped her life.
The authors and books we mention include:
The Change by Kirsten MillerThe Magic Faraway Tree by Enid BlytonOctavia Bright's memoir This Ragged GraceBriony Gordon's Glorious Rock BottomSusannah Constantine's Ready for Absolutely NothingColin Walsh's KalaComplicit by Winnie LeeYellowface by R.F. Kuang
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Hello and welcome to The Book Alchemist. I’m Heather Suttie and in this series we meet avid readers from all walks of life.
My guest today is avid reader Karen Campbell. Her dream is to have a book shop and she’s one step closer to that with her business ‘For the love of books’.
We discuss cosy crime, Alan Parks, Jane Harper's The Dry, Kit de Waal, Karen Campbell's Paper Cup, Marion Todd, Muriel Spark and something I can’t pronounce properly…
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In this week's episode baker, book lover, sub-editor and Scottish Sunday Mail columnist Julie Bryson discusses her love of reading and the books which shaped her life.
The books and authors we discuss include:
Sophie Loren's Eat With MeNigella's How to EatQueen Victoria: Daughter, Wife, Mother, Widow by Lucy WorsleyRebecca by Daphne Du MaurierJulia Donaldson, Peter Pan and Moat Brae in DumfriesEnid BlytonNotes from an Exhibition by Patrick GaleAnne of Green GablesOut of Africa Wonder by RJ PalacioLessons in ChemistryTaste by Stanley TucciThe Unfortunates by Laurie GrahamIf you'd like to join Bookface, the free online book group which trades purely in great recommendations for books of every genre. Click here.
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Hello and welcome to this episode of The Book Alchemist which features double best-selling author, biohacker and wellness expert Davinia Taylor.
We talk all things health and wellbeing and the power of brilliant reading material.
We discuss her books It's Not a Diet and Hack Your Hormones, emotional sensitivity, ADHD, resilience, weight loss and the power of Instagram.
The authors, podcasts and experts mentioned include:
Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food by Dr Catherine ShanahanTerry Pratchett booksProfessor Andrew Huberman and Dave Asprey's podcastsGary BreckaDr Ken BerryDr Malcolm Kendrick
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There's no one more passionate about Scottish culture than Alistair Braidwood. His website, Scots Whay Hae! podcast and radio show is a celebration of writers, poets, music, films, TV, art, comedy, books and and so much more - all created by Scots talent.
The books and authors we discuss are:
Iain BanksThe Hobbit The Sound of My Voice by Ron ButlinShuggie BainDeborah Orr's MotherwellJenni FaganDenise MinaLouise WelshZoe StrachanMuriel SparkGillian ShirreffsFind Alistair on Twitter.
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Callum McSorley is an award-winning writer based in Glasgow.
In this episode we discuss awards, Ally McCoist, the importance of finding the time to read, why failing is good and how a part-time job helped him become a best-seller.
The authors and books we discuss are:
Haruki Murakami Predator's Gold by Philip ReeveJohn Boyne's The Hearts Invisible FuriesLessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusThe Buried Giant and Never Let Me Go by Kazuo IshiguroTomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinHis short stories have appeared in Gutter Magazine, Shoreline of Infinity, New Writing Scotland, Typehouse Literary Magazine, The Glasgow Review of Books, Monstrous Regiment, and many more.
His debut novel, SQUEAKY CLEAN was published by Pushkin Vertigo in 2023 and won The McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year 2023. Squeaky Clean is out now, you can buy here.
“Loved it… One of the best books I’ve read in a while. Excited to see what Callum McSorley does next. A serious talent.” KEVIN BRIDGES, comedian and author of The Black Dog.
“A manic tale of blood and suds told with laconic humour and warmly engaging characterisation. Callum McSorley is definitely a talent to watch. I knew within a page that I was in good hands.” CHRIS BROOKMYRE.
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Lazara Canton is a self-published author. The 45 year-old mum of two has called Hong Kong, Scotland, Istanbul and Spain home, travelling with her role in corporate leadership training.
Growing up in Shotts, a small town in Scotland, at an early age she experienced the loss of her Dad and sister, and after leaving her high profile career she decided to write a self-help memoir.
She is now a Mindset Healer and Coach.
The books we discussed include:
The Urgent Life by Bozoma Saint JohnThe Architect's Apprentice by Elif ShafakThe Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominique BaubyFlowers in the Attic by VC AndrewsThe Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan AikenConsolations by David WhyteBig Magic by Elizabeth GilbertMarianne Williamson's The Gift of ChangeEckhart Tolle's The Power of NowIf you've enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and subscribe.
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