BOOKS WITH JEN

Ep. 23 | ft. Kirsty Logan | Beginnings Sep 16, 2019

In this episode of BOOKS WITH JEN, Jen talks with Kirsty Logan about self-doubt, beginnings and in between spaces. If you enjoy 'BOOKS WITH JEN' please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon www.patreon.com/jenvcampbell A transcript is available in the Closed Captions here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k79iIgGUtvg Kirsty Logan http://www.kirstylogan.com/ Teenage Scream https://soundcloud.com/teenagescream The Gracekeepers https://tinyurl.com/y8na85zr The Gloaming https://tinyurl.com/y5t5r8ed The Rental Heart https://tinyurl.com/ycwzmgcj A Portable Shelter https://tinyurl.com/zzyyl8k Things We Say in the Dark https://tinyurl.com/y4cxvxkm Youtube: www.youtube.com/jenvcampbell Website: www.jen-campbell.co.uk Twitter: www.twitter.com/jenvcampbell

Ep. 22 | ft. Raymond Antrobus | Writing & Confidence Jun 11, 2019

In this episode of BOOKS WITH JEN, Jen talks with Raymond Antrobus about his book 'The Perseverance.' They discuss writing, confidence, identity, deafness and community. If you enjoy 'BOOKS WITH JEN' please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon www.patreon.com/jenvcampbell A transcript is available in the Closed Captions here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvgHU-WdNNU The Perseverance by Raymond Antrobus: https://tinyurl.com/yamtosmk Youtube: www.youtube.com/jenvcampbell Website: www.jen-campbell.co.uk Twitter: www.twitter.com/jenvcampbell

Ep. 21 | ft. Laura Kaye | One of My Favourite Books Mar 25, 2019

In this episode of BOOKS WITH JEN, Jen talks to Laura Kaye about her book 'English Animals.' They discuss language, taxidermy, writing and filmmaking. If you enjoy 'BOOKS WITH JEN' please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon www.patreon.com/jenvcampbell A transcript is available here, in closed captions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZskQwTJoN6A English Animals by Laura Kaye: https://tinyurl.com/y8wejv5u Laura also mentions: The Breathless Zoo by Rachel Poliquin https://tinyurl.com/yys9mrqx Youtube: www.youtube.com/jenvcampbell Website: www.jen-campbell.co.uk Twitter: www.twitter.com/jenvcampbell

Ep. 20 | ft. Anna-Marie Crowhurst | Funny Historical Fiction Feb 21, 2019

In this episode of BOOKS WITH JEN, Jen talks to Anna-Marie Crowhurst about her book 'The Illumination of Ursula Flight.' They discuss funny historical fiction, chat up lines from the 1600s and how to experiment with different forms of writing. If you enjoy 'BOOKS WITH JEN' please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon www.patreon.com/jenvcampbell A transcript of this podcast is available here in the closed captions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK-X0JXbkK0 The Illumination of Ursula Flight: https://tinyurl.com/yx9g2qmm Youtube: www.youtube.com/jenvcampbell Website: www.jen-campbell.co.uk Twitter: www.twitter.com/jenvcampbell

Ep. 19 | ft. Ayobami Adebayo | The Pressure of Success Jan 08, 2019

In this episode of BOOKS WITH JEN, Jen talks to Ayobami Adebayo about her Women's Prize shortlisted book 'Stay With Me.' They discuss the pressures of writing a second book when your first has been so successful, and also talk about African fairy tales, imagery and the importance of names. If you enjoy 'BOOKS WITH JEN' please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/jenvcampbell For a transcript of this podcast, see the closed captions on this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysQd4w1s1tk&lc=UgzF89aSrV07h6HtdNJ4AaABAg Stay With Me: https://tinyurl.com/y7bhj3cs Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/jenvcampbell Website: http://www.jen-campbell.co.uk Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jenvcampbell

Ep. 18 | Bookish Chat with Jean Menzies Nov 26, 2018

Grab a cup of tea and pull up a seat, folks. Jean and I talk about our year of reading, our most anticipated books of next year, writing, and we play a game, too! This episode of BOOKS WITH JEN is very kindly sponsored by Oxford Games, creators of bookish board games. Oxford Games: https://oxfordgames.co.uk/ Use the code JEN20 for 20% off everything! Jean's Booktube channel: http://www.youtube.com/bookishthoughts Jean's podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-591915376 Jean on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeansThoughts

Ep. 17 | ft. Jessica Fox | Bookshops, Fairy Tales & Science! Oct 28, 2018

In this episode of BOOKS WITH JEN, Jen talks to Jessica Fox. Jessica used to work for NASA in LA before moving to Wigtown, a small town in Scotland by the sea, where she fell in love in a bookshop. To win a copy of 'The Things You Need to Know About Rockets' or 'The Diary of a Bookseller,' leave a comment on this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QD-uL4yrqQ The Bookshop Book tinyurl.com/yb5bsl4b Three Things You Need to Know About Rockets tinyurl.com/y8ngcu5t The Diary of a Bookseller tinyurl.com/yabxmlgb

Ep. 16 | ft. Sarah Moss | The Stories We Tell Ourselves Oct 18, 2018

In this episode, Jen and Sarah talk about borders, storytelling and Sarah's new book 'Ghost Wall.' Ghost Wall: https://tinyurl.com/yauj6yab The Tidal Zone: https://tinyurl.com/y7pg27bv Names For the Sea: https://tinyurl.com/y8hdo2tu Video with Sarah & Max: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCSCwmJX5xQ Jen's Booktube channel: http://www.youtube.com/jenvcampbell Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jenvcampbell Website: http://www.jen-campbell.co.uk

Ep. 15 | ft. Danez Smith | Writer's Block, Food & Magic Oct 04, 2018

In this episode of BOOKS WITH JEN, Jen chats with Forward Prize winner Danez Smith. Poetry = maths + magic. xx Don't Call Us Dead: https://tinyurl.com/y95l9qaj Forward Prizes: http://www.forwardartsfoundation.org/forward-prizes-for-poetry/forward-prizes-for-poetry-2018/

Ep. 14 | ft. Anna James | For The Love of Books Sep 18, 2018

Aren't books great? In this episode of BOOKS WITH JEN, Jen talks with Anna James, author of 'Tilly and the Bookwanderers,' about the power of books and reading, and creating magical worlds. There's also a copy of Elizabeth MacNeal's 'The Doll Factory' up for grabs. Drop Jen a Tweet (link below)if you'd like to be entered. Jen Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenvcampbell Jen Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/jenvcampbell Jen Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/jenvcampbell Anna James: https://twitter.com/acaseforbooks Tilly and the Book Wanderers: https://tinyurl.com/ycq9sfn2

Ep. 13 | Let Me Tell You a Story Aug 13, 2018

In this episode of BOOKS WITH JEN, Jen would like to tell you a story. So, grab a cup of tea and curl up on the sofa, or put your headphones in and let's go for a walk. xx The Beginning of the World in the Middle of the Night: https://tinyurl.com/lnz5bb6 Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/jenvcampbell Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/jenvcampbell

Ep. 12 | ft. Fatima Farheen Mirza | A Place for Us Jul 30, 2018

In this episode of BOOKS WITH JEN, Jen talks with Fatima Farheen Mirza about her wonderful novel 'A Place For Us' (Jen's favourite read of 2018).

Ep. 11 | ft. Louise O'Neill | Feminist Little Mermaid Jul 26, 2018

In this episode of BOOKS WITH JEN, Jen talks to Louise O'Neill, author of 'Only Ever Yours' and 'Asking for It.' Her new novel 'Almost Love' explores manipulative relationships, and her feminist retelling of 'The Little Mermaid' is out now, too.

Ep. 10 | ft. Ed Brooke-Hitching | Weird Historical Facts Jul 26, 2018

In this episode of BOOKS WITH JEN, Jen chats with author Ed Brooke-Hitching about weird historical facts, long-forgotten sports and mythical places that were once drawn on maps.

Ep. 9 | ft. Rachel Joyce | The Power of Storytelling Jul 26, 2018

In this episode of BOOKS WITH JEN, Jen chats with Rachel Joyce, the author of 'The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry,' 'The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy' and her latest book, 'The Music Shop.' Jen and Rachel talk about the power of stories, and the impact her books have had on readers.

Ep. 8 | ft. M. R. Carey | Zombie Apocalypse Jul 26, 2018

In this episode of BOOKS WITH JEN, Jen talks to M. R. Carey, author of 'The Girl with All the Gifts,' a gripping post apocalyptic novel where 'hungries' are taking over the UK. Mike chats about what it's like to write for film and comics, and his experience of adapting 'The Girl with All of the Gifts' for the big screen.

Ep. 7 | ft. Deborah Smith | On Translation Jul 26, 2018

In this episode of BOOKS WITH JEN, Jen chats with Deborah Smith, translator of the Man Booker International Prize winning novel 'The Vegetarian' by Han Kang. Deborah talks about how she became a translator of Korean literature; the intricacies of translation work, and setting up her own publishing business.

Ep. 6 | ft. Max Porter | Grief is the Thing with Feathers Jul 26, 2018

In this episode of BOOKS WITH JEN, Jen talks with editor and author Max Porter about his award-winning 'Grief is the Thing with Feathers,' a beautifully crafted book which takes inspiration from Ted Hughes's 'Crow.'

Ep. 5 | ft. Emily Urquhart | Folklore & Bodily Difference Jul 26, 2018

In this month’s episode of BOOKS WITH JEN, Jen meets up with Emily Urquhart, author of ‘Beyond the Pale,' to discuss albinism and folklore around the world, and how myth and fairy tale have been used to help explain the world we live in, sometimes with disastrous consequences.

Ep. 4 | ft. Sophie Hardach | The Responsibility of Writers Jul 26, 2018

In this episode of BOOKS WITH JEN, Jen chats with author Sophie Hardach. They discuss the responsibility writers feel: Sophie (an author born in a divided Germany) finds herself tracking her family's stories & other stories of divided nations. Recently she has been travelling with Syrian refugees.

Ep. 3 | ft. Janet Ellis | Murder in 18th Century London Jul 26, 2018

In this episode of BOOKS WITH JEN, Jen chats with TV presenter and actress Janet Ellis about her new book 'The Butcher's Hook,' a fabulously dark historical novel which was one of Jen's top reads of the year. Jen also talks with Holly Burrows, curator of The House of Illustration, about female comic book artists.

Ep. 2 | ft. Tracy Chevalier | Shakespeare & Poetry Jul 26, 2018

In this episode of BOOKS WITH JEN, Jen talks to Tracy Chevalier, author of 'The Girl with the Pearl Earring,' about her new novel 'At the Edge of the Orchard,' and the launch of the Hogarth Shakespeare series. Jen also catches up with editor Michael Mackmin, who runs the poetry journal 'The Rialto.'

Ep. 1 | ft. Claire Fuller | Fairy Tales & The End of the World Jul 26, 2018

In this episode of BOOKS WITH JEN, Jen speaks with author Claire Fuller about her debut novel 'Our Endless Numbered Days,' a twisted tale about a family who find themselves at the end of the world. She also chats with Leena Norms, and together they complete a timed writing exercise.

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