Best Bretton Podcasts (2024)

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Ep524 - Linwood Barclay - How to Be a Bestseller Rulebreaker 1:06:40

2h ago1:06:40

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Linwood Barclay is the international bestselling author of over twenty novels, and his latest thriller Find You First is a fast-paced, high-concept, page-turner. In this jam-packed chat we discuss head-hopping, point-of-view, flashbacks, fan fiction, deadlines, writer’s block, self-doubt and more! In this episode you will discover: LISTEN Subscribe…

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Ep523 - Dean Koontz: “The Soul of Dean Koontz. All-Time Bestselling Author” 53:15

1h ago53:15

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Dean Koontz is one of the most successful bestselling authors, with over 120 novels published, which have sold an incredible 500m+ copies. This ranks Dean among the top 10 bestselling authors of all time, and one of the top three living authors, an accolade he shares with J.K. Rowling. In his latest novel, The Forest […] The post Ep523 – Dean Koont…

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Ep522 - You Are Not Alone 54:12

10d ago54:12

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The Two Marks talks about isolation, loneliness, the voices in our head and all the other stuff that can make a writer feel like they are alone. We discuss what we can do to build a healthy community around us, even in lockdown. And we share the good news stories from our communities on Patreon, […] The post Ep522 – You Are Not Alone appeared first…

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Ep521 - B.J. Fogg — Tiny Habits 50:27

4d ago50:27

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BJ Fogg, PhD, founded the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University and created the Tiny Habits Academy to help people around the world. He tells us how the smallest changes can make a huge difference to your productivity as a writer. In this episode you will discover: LISTEN Subscribe to Bestseller Experiment on Apple Music […] The post Ep521 – B…

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Ep520 - Philip C. Quaintrell — The Bestseller Breaking All The Rules 49:10

11d ago49:10

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Philip C. Quaintrell is in Amazon’s top 1.8% of self-published authors. He does this with no marketing spend, no newsletter, and epic fantasy novels so massively epic that even Brandon Sanderson would quake at their page count. He’s also one of the nicest authors we’ve interviewed. He gives us the lowdown on how he moved […] The post Ep520 – Philip…

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Ep519 - Richard Armitage Returns - “Hobbits, Audiobooks and How to Manifest Your Dreams” 43:29

28d ago43:29

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Hollywood actor Richard Armitage is best known as Thorin in The Hobbit, appearances in Ocean’s 8, Captain America and the seventh most viewed Netflix show – Harlan Coben’s ‘Fool Me Once’. Richard also starred in shows including Obsession, Red Eye, Spooks, Robin Hood and North & South, as lead John Thornton. As a seasoned audiobook […] The post Ep51…

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Ep518 - Kim Bretton – Working with ACX Audiobooks Producers 43:49

1M ago43:49

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Kim Bretton is an actor and has worked in theatre, TV and film, but these days she’s found great success producing and narrating audiobooks in Nashville. We talk to Kim about her career shift into audiobooks and the spooky connection she had with Back to Reality. In this episode you will discover… LISTEN Subscribe to […] The post Ep518 – Kim Bretto…

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Ep517 - Our Listeners’ Challenges and Triumphs 1:00:11

2M ago1:00:11

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What better way to celebrate our 400th episode than by speaking to some of our longtime listeners and members of the Bestseller Academy who have faced their greatest writing challenges and come through the other side: In this episode you will discover… LISTEN Subscribe to Bestseller Experiment on Apple Music Subscribe to Bestseller Experiment on [……

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Ep516 - Writers & Mental Health – Live Show Highlights 48:05

1M ago48:05

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We discuss one of the most important topics we’ve ever covered: writers and their mental health. With questions from our live studio audience we share our experiences of loneliness, anxiety, self-doubt and support. In this episode you will discover… LISTEN Subscribe to Bestseller Experiment on Apple Music Subscribe to Bestseller Experiment on YouTu…

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Ep515 - Angela Marsons – 3 million sold in 3 years 1:00:52

2M ago1:00:52

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Angela Marsons’ first novel Silent Scream was rejected by every major UK publisher, but she never gave up and now she’s sold an incredible three million copies and counting. Her story is incredible and inspirational and she may just be the loveliest author we’ve ever interviewed… In this episode you will discover… LISTEN Subscribe to […] The post E…

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Ep514 - Defying the Odds with Sherrilyn Kenyon 1:35:09

2M ago1:35:09

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Sherrilyn Kenyon’s first book was published when she was still in college, since then she has had more than 80 novels on the New York Times list, and more than 70 million books in print. We talk to Sherrilyn about her rise from childhood poverty to eBook pioneer and a bestselling phenomenon. In this episode […] The post Ep514 – Defying the Odds wit…

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Ep513 - Ask the Editor with Emad Akhtar 57:14

2M ago57:14

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Editor Emad Akhtar has worked with authors like Michael Connelly, Ian Rankin and Justin Cronin and was kind enough to join our show and answer our listeners’ questions! In this episode you will discover… LISTEN Subscribe to Bestseller Experiment on Apple Music Subscribe to Bestseller Experiment on YouTube Love the show? Support the podcast today [……

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Ep512 - Steve Cavanagh – Author on the verge of a massive breakthrough 36:34

3M ago36:34

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Steve Cavanagh is the author of the Eddie Flynn legal thrillers The Defence, The Plea, The Liar and now, with his new book Thirteen, he is on the verge of a bestselling breakthrough. Steve brings his legal expertise to his writing and creates compelling characters and nail-biting thrillers, and co-presents the Two Crime Writers And […] The post Ep5…

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CGTN interview on SCO 35:32

3M ago35:32

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My interview with Yawen Xu of China’s CGTN on the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), of which India is also a full member.We discuss SCO’s history and how its priorities in the formative years were terrorism and separatism.And about SCO’s major accomplishments over the last two decades, especially regarding Central Asia.I talk about …

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Ep511 - Into The Woods With John Yorke 55:46

3M ago55:46

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John Yorke is one of the world’s leading lights in the art of storytelling. As former head of Channel Four Drama, Controller of BBC Drama Production and head of Company Pictures, he has worked on shows like Shameless, Life On Mars, and the UK’s most popular soap opera EastEnders. He is also the author of […] The post Ep511 – Into The Woods With Joh…

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Ep510 - Gareth L Powell – How to sing a space opera 35:41

3M ago35:41

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Gareth L Powell is one of the most generous authors on social media and a font of writing wisdom. He’s also the award-winning author of the Ack-Ack Macaque trilogy, his short stories have appeared in Interzone, Clarkesworld, and The Year’s Best Science Fiction, and he has written for The Guardian, The Irish Times, 2000AD and […] The post Ep510 – Ga…

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Ep509 - Joanne Harris | Chocolat & Sheds 55:22

3M ago55:22

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Best known for her novel Chocolat, which sold well over a million copies and was made into a movie starring Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche, Joanne has written over twenty books, including Runemarks and Gospel of Loki, which were based on Norse legend. We spoke with her about writing, aspiration and sheds. LISTEN Subscribe to […] The post Ep509 – …

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Ep508 - Mark Billingham – From a shoutline to five million books sold 1:19:22

4M ago1:19:22

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Mark Billingham is renowned for his bestselling crime thrillers, not least the Jack Thorne series. Having now sold over 5 millions copies of his books, Mark takes us through his incredible career which takes in acting, stand-up comedy, writing for TV, and a little bit of kidnapping. In this episode, you will learn: LISTEN Subscribe […] The post Ep5…

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Ep507 - Taylor Jenkins-Reid – Breaking The Rules = Bestseller 57:51

4M ago57:51

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Taylor Jenkins-Reid’s latest novel Daisy Jones and the Six has been a global smash, but what makes it all the more extraordinary is that she has written fiction in a non-fiction format. Taylor describes the challenges in writing a novel that is up against real life, stranger-than-fiction rock and roll history. In this episode, you […] The post Ep50…

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Ep506 - Mark Victor Hansen - “Your Life Story” 38:59

4M ago38:59

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Mark Victor Hansen is an American inspirational and motivational speaker and author. He is best known as the founder and co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. Mark was turned down 144 times trying to get his book published. He kept going when others told him it was not a good idea.. […] The post Ep506 – Mark Victor Hansen – “Your…

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Ep505 — Heather Morris — “Shut up and Listen!” 1:24:06

5M ago1:24:06

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We celebrate seven years of the podcast with the amazing Heather Morris, author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, which has sold over 6 million copies worldwide. She returns with a new novel, Sisters Under The Rising Sun, which transports the reader to the women in Japanese POW camps in WWII and is another incredibly powerful […] The post Ep505 — Heat…

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Ep504 - Mark Desvaux - “The Hallmark Habits of Highly Successful Authors (Part 2)” 41:38

5M ago41:38

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In Part 2 of this series, Mark Desvaux takes you on a deep dive into five more hallmark habits of bestseller authors, distilled from seven and a half years of deep interviews and analysis. Drawn from over 500 conversations with top writers, this series offers possibly the most comprehensive exploration of what it takes to […] The post Ep504 – Mark …

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Ep503 - Mark Desvaux - “How to Create a Writing Habit for Life” 21:26

5M ago21:26

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We’re celebrating nearly five years since the launch of the 200 Word Challenge—a project that has helped countless writers finish their books with over 40 million words banked. The project grew out of our research that showed that 83% of aspiring authors struggle to find the time to write. The 200 Word Challenge is the […] The post Ep503 – Mark Des…

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Ep502 - Mark Desvaux - “The Hallmark Habits of Highly Successful Authors (Part 1)” 40:23

5M ago40:23

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In Part 1 of this new series, Mark Desvaux takes you on a deep dive into the habits of bestseller authors, distilled from seven and a half years of deep interviews and analysis. Drawn from over 500 conversations with top writers, this series offers possibly the most comprehensive exploration of what it takes to reach […] The post Ep502 – Mark Desva…

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Ep501 - Brandon Sanderson 29:00

6M ago29:00

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We caught up with fantasy bestselling author and super nice dude Brandon Sanderson and in a jam-packed episode he answered our listeners’ questions and let us in on some of his inspirational top tips for productive writing… In this interview, you will learn: Listen Love the show? Support the podcast today and become a patron […] The post Ep501 – Br…

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A Case Study: Exploring the Role of International Cooperation in the Growth of Digital Finance with Jon Cunliffe 50:33

5M ago50:33

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In the concluding episode of Brettonomics Season Two, Nancy Jacklin tackles one of today's most intricate challenges in global finance—the shift towards digital finance and the subsequent policy implications. Accompanied by Sir Jon Cunliffe, the former Deputy Governor for Financial Stability at the Bank of England, they explore the opportunities an…

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OECD Insights from the Former DSG with Pier Carlo Padoan 31:35

5M ago31:35

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Episode seven shines a spotlight on the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), an international institution created to foster economic cooperation. Nancy welcomes Pier Carlo Padoan, who is currently the Chairman of Unicredit, and who has served previously both as the Deputy Secretary-General and the Chief Economist of the OEC…

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RDBs with Takatoshi Kato 35:24

5M ago35:24

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For the sixth episode of the season, Nancy Jacklin engages in a conversation with Takatoshi Kato, an experienced policy official in international financial policy with a notable tenure as the former vice minister for international affairs at Japan's Ministry of Finance and as the Deputy Managing Director of the IMF. Together, they extend the explor…

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RDBs with Nancy Lee 37:33

6M ago37:33

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In the fifth episode, Nancy Jacklin delves into the realm of multilateral banks that have a regional orientation, known as Regional Development Banks (RDBs). Although there are over 30 RDBs worldwide, this podcast will spotlight just three of these banks: the InterAmerican Development Bank, the African Development Bank, and the European Bank for Re…

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The Purpose and Goals of the World Bank with Joaquim Levy pt. 3 41:25

5M ago41:25

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In the third part of this episode, Nancy Jacklin and Joaquim Levy explore the World Bank’s role as a knowledge bank and the importance of that role in economic development. They also examine the World Bank’s relations with its sister institution, the IMF, and the bank’s increasing role in helping its members deal with the economic development chall…

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The Purpose and Goals of the World Bank with Joaquim Levy pt. 2 33:38

6M ago33:38

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Episode 3 continues the exploration of the other institutions of the World Bank Group: the International Development Association, the International Finance Corporation, the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Authority, and the International Center for the Resolution of Investment Disputes. Nancy Jacklin and Joaquim Levy also take a look at the use o…

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The Purpose and Goals of the World Bank with Joaquim Levy pt. 1 32:40

5M ago32:40

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In this three-part series on the World Bank, Nancy Jacklin and Joaquim Levy embark on an in-depth exploration of the bank's mission and objectives. Joaquim Levy, currently serving as the Director of Economic Strategy and Market Relations at Banca Safra, and formerly the Chief Financial Officer of the World Bank, the Finance Minister of Brazil, and …

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Economic Development and How it is Financed with Masood Ahmed 37:00

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Nancy Jacklin delves into the evolution of economic development theories and the shifting political and economic priorities influencing development financing. She is joined by Masood Ahmed, President of the Center for Global Development, who brings over 35 years of policy expertise from senior roles at the IMF, the World Bank, and the UK Department…

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Ep500 - Mark Desvaux - “The Six Life-Changing Reasons You Write” 41:36

6M ago41:36

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We’ve reached a monumental episode – the 500th – on the Bestseller Experiment podcast! To celebrate, Mark Desvaux goes deeper than ever to uncover and countdown the most important, life-changing reasons why we write, drawn from seven and a half years and over 600 hours of interviews with bestselling authors. In this interview, you will […] The post…

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Ep499 - Michael Connelly | 60 Million Thriller Books 58:34

6M ago58:34

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Michael Connelly is one of the most successful crime authors in the world with over 60m book sales. Having just released his new Harry Bosch thriller, he shares secrets about developing characters & writing book series – in the back of a London cab! Listen Love the show? Support the podcast today and become a patron to […] The post Ep499 – Michael …

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Ep498 - Karen Storey - “How to Become a Short Story Superstar” 52:15

6M ago52:15

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Karen Storey’s name has become synonymous with success in short story writing. With an impressive one-in-three win rate out of over 40 competitions last year, Karen exemplifies what it means to blend passion with strategy in writing. In this episode, Karen shares the secrets of her success, including the importance of great endings. In a […] The po…

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Ep497 - Ben Aaronovitch and the Great Bollocking… 55:19

7M ago55:19

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Ben Aaronovitch started writing for Doctor Who and became the author of the bestselling Peter Grant series that started with Rivers Of London in 2011 and has been hugely successful, regularly hitting the Sunday Times bestseller Top 10 list. Listen in as the Two Marks get a roasting by Ben over their outline in a conversation […] The post Ep497 – Be…

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Ep496 - Jacqueline O'Mahony - “Sheer Determination Beats Everything” 48:32

7M ago48:32

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Jacqueline O’Mahony was named Young Irish Writer of the Year by the Irish Examiner when she was fourteen. After a BA, MA and PhD she worked at Condé Nast, Vogue and Associated Newspapers as an arts editor. Her debut novel, A River in the Trees, was nominated for the Authors’ Club Best First Novel Award […] The post Ep496 – Jacqueline O’Mahony – “Sh…

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Ep495 - Joe Abercrombie - “The Best Writing Advice Ever” 47:54

7M ago47:54

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Photo Credit: Lou Abercrombie Joe burst onto the fantasy scene in 2003 with his debut The Blade Itself. His books have climbed high up the Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, and he had some unusual advice for writers when we spoke to him at GollanczFest. Joe is best known for the First Law […] The post Ep495 – Joe Abercrombie – “The Best W…

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Ep494 - Rachel Lynch - “Speed Drafts, PTSD & The Rich” 40:16

7M ago40:16

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In this episode, we dive into the world of Rachel Lynch. Rachel Lynch is a renowned crime fiction author whose work has captivated over a million readers. Rachel is best known for her gripping Kelly Porter series of 12 books, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Lake District. She began writing full time in […] The post Ep494 – Rachel Lynch …

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Ep493 - Bryan Cranston on... Writing, Breaking Bad and Donald Trump 59:16

7M ago59:16

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Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston tells us about his life and new bestselling memoir, A Life In Parts. Oscar-nominated, with two Golden Globes, two Tony Awards and 6 time Emmy winner, he’s best known for roles in Malcolm in the Middle, Seinfeld and most famously, Walter White. Few people know that he is also an accomplished […] The post Ep493 – Bryan C…

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Ep492 - Lucinda Halpern - “Get Signed! How to Pitch to an Agent” 48:33

8M ago48:33

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In this interview, listen in as Mark Desvaux pitches his forthcoming book Pacivida to NY literary agent Lucinda Halpern, who has been securing book deals with all major publishers over the last 15 years. Lucinda represents a range of New York Times and internationally bestselling authors in nonfiction or fiction, and her new book “Get […] The post …

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Ep491 - Lucinda Halpern - “Get Signed! Why You Need an Agent” 51:26

8M ago51:26

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Lucinda Halpern is a literary agent with over 15 years’ experience securing book deals and working with all major publishers. She represents a range of New York Times and internationally bestselling authors in business, health, lifestyle, popular science, narrative nonfiction, memoir, and upmarket fiction. Lucinda worked for HarperCollins on New Yo…

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Ep490 - Shari Lapena - “The Debut That Sold Four Million” 35:21

8M ago35:21

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SHARI LAPENA is the #1 internationally bestselling author of seven suspense novels including A Stranger in the House and The Couple Next Door, her debut which was a runaway global bestseller, with 4 million sales worldwide. It was WHSmith’s “Book of the Year” in 2016 and the #1 Adult Fiction Title in the UK for […] The post Ep490 – Shari Lapena – “…

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How the US is destroying itself and the world order 26:06

8M ago26:06

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Endless and needless wars, coups and color revolutions, violation of international laws, hypocritical application of rules and morality, fake democracy and fake prosperity at home… the US is in big trouble. And so is Europe. My article originally published here: https://sputniknews.in/20240122/how-america-is-destroying-itself-and-the-world-order-62…

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Ep489 - Joe Hill ...On Never Giving Up, Beatles & Carving His Own Path from Dad, Stephen King 1:08:54

8M ago1:08:54

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Joe Hill is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fireman, Heart-Shaped Box, and Strange Weather. Joe, son of Stephen King, is a powerhouse storyteller from an incredible family of writers. Much of his work has been adapted for film and television. His second novel, Horns, was made into a cult horror-comedy starring […] The post Ep489 – J…

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The Bank for International Settlements with Agustín Carstens 37:31

8M ago37:31

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In this episode, Nancy Jacklin sits down with Agustín Carstens, General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements, to discuss the BIS and its role in the overall financial system.By secretariaty

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IMF Engagement with Low Income Countries with Siddharth Tiwari 48:35

8M ago48:35

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In this episode, Nancy Jacklin sits down with Siddharth Tiwari, former Executive Secretary of the G20 Eminent Persons Group and Head of Operations in the African Department for the IMF. They discuss the IMF's evolving relationship to low income countries and what the IMF is doing in terms of capacity-building and policy support for LICs.…

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A Framework for Cooperation on Regulation and Oversight with Stefan Ingves 57:32

8M ago57:32

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In this episode, Nancy Jacklin sits down with Stefan Ingves, former head of the Central Bank of Sweden and Chairman of the Basel Committee, to talk about the framework for regulation and oversight of global financial markets and the financial institutions that participate in them.By secretariaty

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The Great Financial Crisis of 2008 with John Lipsky 38:10

8M ago38:10

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In this episode, Nancy Jacklin sits down with John Lipsky, Vice-Chair of the Bretton Woods Committee and the First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF from 2006-2011. They discuss how the adverse effects of the 2008 financial crisis were tackled with international cooperation and what reforms were made to the institutional framework for the global …

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