Best Hannah Amp Jess Podcasts (2024)

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#192 - David Goodman 36:07

5d ago36:07

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Contemporary spy thriller writer, David Goodman is here to chat about his debut novel, the unusual journey it took on submission and keeping a healthy mentality when it comes to writing and publishing. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and…

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Ep. 8 - Genre Swap: Intergalactic Fem Badassery or Royal Mafia Romantasy 1:00:53

7d ago1:00:53

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Dearest listeners, today we at the Badly Annotated Readers Society bring you a crossover episode for the ages. We have swapped genres! Jess strong-armed Hannah into one of her favorite wonderfully strange sci-fi books, while Hannah made Jess read a young adult romantasy (romance/fantasy). We were both definitely out of our comfort zones and in for …

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#191 - Louie Stowell 28:36

12d ago28:36

28:36

Children's author and illustrator, Louie Stowell joins us this week to chat about the success of the Loki series, accidentally becoming her own illustrator and the challenges of finding a readership with middle grade books. (Photo by Robin Christian ©) https://lokibooks.com/books/making-enemies 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access t…

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#190 - Cameron Capello 27:09

19d ago27:09

27:09

Debut novelist and TikTok/Instagram content creator, Cameron Capello joins us this week to chat about her new book, how her TikTok followers inspired her to finish it and her favourite romance tropes. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and …

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Ep. 7 - Adding Books to Your TBR Based on Out of Context Quotes (1hr) 51:47

21d ago51:47

51:47

Welcome back to the Badly Annotated Readers Society for episode 7! You've all seen the tiktoks, the reels, the YouTube videos convincing you to read bookworm's favorites via out-of-context quotes, and so we are here to provide the full hour version of your top bookish trend to add oh so many more to your TBR! Come laugh, get confused, and most impo…

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#189 - Ellie Monago 33:45

26d ago33:45

33:45

Psychological thriller author and practicing therapist, Ellie Monago joins us on the podcast this week to talk about her latest novel, her ups and downs in publishing and why she ultimately decided not to have an agent. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 …

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Ep. 6 - Jane Eyre: The Great Debate 54:11

28d ago54:11

54:11

Come one, come all to the great debate you have all been anticipating since episode one, where Hannah and Jess discuss Jane Eyre! Is she the feminist icon of 1847? Or is she the original 'Pick Me' girlie? Come find out! We can't wait to have you! Leave us a review if you enjoyed hanging out with us! Socials & Such: Instagram: @badlyannotatedpod Han…

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#188 - Olivia Petter 33:38

1M ago33:38

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Author, journalist, broadcaster and one of Forbes' 30 under 30s, Olivia Petter is on the podcast to talk about her debut novel, fiction versus non-fiction and her writing and publishing adventures! [Photo by Alexandra Cameron] 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tr…

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Ep. 5 - Extremely Outlandish, Shockingly Unhinged, and Strange: Silly Sci-Fi Summaries 1:08:59

1M ago1:08:59

1:08:59

Hello hello and welcome to episode 5 of the Badly Annotated Readers Society where this week we talk outlandish, we talk unhinged, and we talk STRANGE SCI-FIs. Jess recaps some for her recent science fiction reads to Hannah, who cannot believe the bizarre-ness of the tales Jess thrives on. If you don't want spoilers, this week is not for you and we'…

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#187 - Kitty Johnson 25:54

1M ago25:54

25:54

Contemporary fiction writer, Kitty Johnson is on the podcast discussing the ups and downs of her long journey to publication, her latest novel 'Prickly Company' and volunteering to help local hedgehogs. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa an…

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#186 - Hannah Weatherill 37:36

2M ago37:36

37:36

Literary and book-to-screen agent, Hannah Weatherill is on the podcast chatting about her career in publishing, what it means to pitch books to television and film studios and building a brand new list with Watson Little. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes …

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Ep. 4 - Feral for Fictional Angst & Chaos 54:17

2M ago54:17

54:17

Greetings, fair and faithful listeners! This week's episode is all about tropes. Specifically, Hannah takes Jess through a mildly long-winded but very educational list of all of her favorite fiction tropes such as enemies to lovers, grumpy x sunshine, the one bed trope, and more! So grab your favorite lil snack and settle in with us for a cozy and …

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#185 - Jess Popplewell 23:43

2M ago23:43

23:43

Young adult fantasy author and winner of the Times/Chicken House Chairman's Prize Award 2022 is on the podcast chatting about her debut novel, feeling like she sort of cheated her way into publishing and what careers advice she gives to people thinking about working in publishing. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended…

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Ep. 3 - Who Are We? ft. Questionably Relatable Characters 59:37

2M ago59:37

59:37

We are diving into episode three this week by exploring characters that we're not quite sure should be considered relatable, but here we are identifying with them anyways! The Badly Annotated Readers Society ladies are here to yap about kings' guards, college cults, powerful women, and learning to take care of themselves! CW: This episode contains …

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#184 - Karen Jennings 25:42

2M ago25:42

25:42

Critically acclaimed author, Karen Jennings joins us this week to chat about how being long-listed for the Booker prize changed her life, her writing process and how aspiring authors can approach the publishing industry. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳…

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#183 - Emily Layden 26:17

2M ago26:17

26:17

Author and screenwriter, Emily Layden is on the podcast this week to chat about her new novel, 'Once More From the Top', her journey to becoming an author and the differences between writing novels and writing for film and television. (Photo by Michelle Lange) 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-fr…

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Ep. 2 - The Ultimate Reading List for Goblins, Nymphs & Other Ethereal Babes 1:02:04

2M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

Welcome to episode 2 of the Badly Annotated Readers Society! We have scrounged deep into our reading histories and are excited to present to you the best of the best (in our most humble opinions)! Listen in for our favorite fantasies, nightmares, and everything in between as we go over the books that left an impression, stuck out to us for one reas…

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#182 - Ellery Lloyd a.k.a. Collette Lyons & Paul Vlitos 27:18

2M ago27:18

27:18

Best-selling husband and wife writing team, Ellery Lloyd joins us this week to chat about their approach to co-writing, the tricky parts within that and their latest novel 'The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby'. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, M…

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Ep. 1 - Reading: To Think or Not to Think 54:26

2M ago54:26

54:26

Welcome to the Badly Annotated Readers Society! You are now an official member of this cozy, chaotic, literary club. Join us in this introductory episode where we discuss who we are as readers, our reading practices, our favorite annotation techniques, and more. Jess mainly reads to really get herself thinking, while I, Hannah, generally prefer rea…

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#181 - Phoebe Morgan 37:20

3M ago37:20

37:20

Publishing Director, editor and best-selling author, Phoebe Morgan joins us to chat all things publishing from both sides of the curtain! 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ …

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#180 - Rachel McLean 34:56

3M ago34:56

34:56

Award winning indie-published crime writer, Rachel McLean is on the podcast this week talking about her novels, how she cracked self-publishing and moving into a hybrid publishing approach with Hera. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and N…

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Episode 1: The Ambush 36:52

3M ago36:52

36:52

Australia was left in shock when four young police officers were ambushed on the driveway of a property in the Queensland outback town of Wieambilla: two were executed in cold blood, two were forced to fight for their lives, and an innocent neighbour was murdered. Before the coronial inquest begins, we take you back to the 12th of December, 2022. H…

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New from us: The Ultimate Sacrifice 10:17

3M ago10:17

10:17

A year on from Hannah's Story, host Melissa Downes and producer Jess Lodge share an update and invite you to listen to their new podcast, The Ultimate Sacrifice. Tap here for episodes 1 & 2, droping Monday, July 15th Apple Podcasts Spotify Two weeks before Christmas in 2022, what should have been a routine check by four young police officers on a r…

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#179 - Samuel Burr 36:59

3M ago36:59

36:59

Debut novelist, amateur puzzle enthusiast and TV executive, Samuel Burr joins us this week to talk about his debut novel "The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers" and how it came to be including an unbelievably fast pre-empt after just 4 hours of going out on submission. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-…

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#178 - Kate Young 36:20

3M ago36:20

36:20

Award winning cookbook author and debut novelist, Kate Young is here to chat about her debut novel, 'Experienced', the process of creating a cookbook and the differences between publishing cookbooks and fiction. (Photo by Tom Jacob Headshots) 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen O…

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#177 - Sawad Hussain 37:44

4M ago37:44

37:44

Awarding winning translator Sawad Hussain joins us this week to tell us about how she tackles translation, what it's like to get into and work as a translator in publishing and her latest publication "The Djinn's Apple". 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳…

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#176 - Joanna Courtney AKA Anna Stuart 32:46

4M ago32:46

32:46

Historical, contemporary and romantic fiction author Joanna Courtney joins us on the podcast this week to chat about her latest novels set in World War 2 as well as her previous work in medieval and contemporary fiction. We chat about publishing and the differences between a traditional publisher and a digital first publisher like Bookouture. 💖 Joi…

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#175 - Emma Steele 34:02

4M ago34:02

34:02

High concept romance writer, Emma Steele is on the podcast this week chatting about her debut novel and going through each step of her publishing journey from writing her first manuscript all the way through to the launch of her debut, "The Echoes of Us". 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚…

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#174 - Philip Kavvadias 36:46

4M ago36:46

36:46

Children's author, Philip Kavvadias joins us this week to chat about his debut novel with Chicken House, his writing process and the journey he went on as a writer before landing his three book deal. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and N…

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#173 - Claire McGowan 25:34

4M ago25:34

25:34

Best-selling crime/thriller writer, Claire McGowan is on the podcast chatting about her books, writing romance as Eva Woods and teaching an MA in Crime Writing. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tro…

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#172 - Alexandra Potter 34:09

5M ago34:09

34:09

Best-selling romantic comedy author, Alexandra Potter joins us to talk about her latest the novel, the sequel to 'Confessions of a Forty-Something F*** Up'. We also chat about the television adaptation, 'Not Dead Yet', as well as the writing process and how publishing has changed over the years. (Picture by Alecsandra Dragoi) 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 S…

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#171 - Karen Swan 41:15

5M ago41:15

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Sunday Times bestselling romance author, Karen Swan joins us this week to talk about her writing, how she chooses her locations and how she loves to schedule and plan out each novel. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about a…

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#170 - Megan Carroll 36:05

5M ago36:05

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Literary agent, Megan Carroll is back on the podcast to chat about everything happening in publishing, her list and what she's looking for in submissions. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes an…

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#169 - Sally Hepworth 35:32

5M ago35:32

35:32

Best-selling contemporary fiction author, Sally Hepworth dials into the podcast this week all the way from Australia to chat about her latest novel, how she finds a different approach to writing each of her stories, where she finds inspiration and the dream of a big screen adaptation. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the exte…

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#168 - Sandie Jones 31:25

6M ago31:25

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Psychological thriller author, Sandie Jones drops by the podcast to talk about her latest novel, her writing process and the excitement of being a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick! 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all…

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#167 - Boo Trundle 28:04

6M ago28:04

28:04

Literary fiction author, artist and musician, Boo Trundle is on the podcast talking about her debut literary fiction novel, "The Daughter Ship", the journey of writing it and the experiences she's gained through publishing her first book. Get your copy of The Daughter Ship here. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended c…

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S3E2: Something Old... 42:17

6M ago42:17

42:17

Send us a text Boatbuilding. Conservation. Historic vessels. Jobs. These are the murky, complicated, fascinating themes we’ll get stuck into this episode. Victoria Wallworth joins the Off Watch Gals for 2-parter where we delve into heritage vessels, what we can do with them, and how to engage more people in this wonderful world. National Historic S…

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#166 - Chloe Seager 33:12

6M ago33:12

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Director of Children's and YA, literary agent and author, Chloe Seager is back! Tune in for a fascinating episode discussing some of the behind the scenes of publishing, how Chloe approaches the industry and how she fits new authors into her list. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Cho…

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#165 - T.M. Payne 25:43

6M ago25:43

25:43

Procedural crime author, T.M. Payne joins us this week to chat about her debut novel 'Long Time Dead', her previous work in criminal justice and the ups and downs of her publishing journey. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk …

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#164 - Yasmin El-Rouby 27:08

7M ago27:08

27:08

Certified eye doctor turned children's author, Yasmin El-Rouby joins us this week to talk about the Misty Mole series, her children's picture books that focus on helping educate and identify ocular complications from an early age. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Othe…

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#163 - Melissa Welliver 30:58

7M ago30:58

30:58

Speculative and dystopian romance author Melissa Welliver is back on the podcast to chat about her latest novel, Soulmates and Other Ways to Die. We also cover writing processes, book deals and publishing trends. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, …

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#162 - Anna Stephens 35:12

7M ago35:12

35:12

Epic fantasy, horror and superhero writer, Anna Stephens is here to tell us about the final book in her second trilogy as well as a fascinating chat about working with Marvel Comics and the Black Library to create tie in fiction for IP universes. Listen to extended episodes, early and ad-free on Patreon! Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie…

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#161 - Nuala Ellwood a.k.a. Iris Costello 29:11

7M ago29:11

29:11

Best-selling thriller author Nuala Ellwood a.k.a. historical fiction writer Iris Costello is on the podcast talking about her latest historical novel, her experiences with writing and publishing over the years and the differences between writing thrillers and historical fiction! Photo by Betina La Plante. Listen to the extended episodes early and a…

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S3E1: On Station 51:32

7M ago51:32

51:32

Send us a text A new ship and a new season of the Off Watch Podcast! Join us in #gloucester as we take a tour aboard LV SULA and learn about the fascinating role of Light Vessels! A massive thank you to Colin and Viv of LV14 SULA Lightship for sharing your time, your stories and your experiences with us - it was a brilliant day and we learned (and …

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#160 - Emily-Jane Clark 25:36

7M ago25:36

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Children's author and comedy writer, Emily-Jane Clark joins us to talk about "The Beasts of Knobbly Bottom", switching between children's adult writing and how she makes a similar process work across both. Listen to the extended episodes early and ad-free on Patreon! Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord serve…

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#159 - Jodie Matthews 31:05

8M ago31:05

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Literary fiction author and poet, Jodie Matthews drops by the podcast to chat about her folklore inspired debut novel, ‘Meet Me At the Surface’ as well as the first manuscripts that she didn’t finish, her unusual writing process and how in her ideal world she would be able to keep editing until the end of time! Listen to the extended episodes early…

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#158 - Molly McGhee 31:20

8M ago31:20

31:20

Literary speculative fiction author, Molly McGhee joins the podcast this week to talk about her debut novel 'Jonathan Abernathy You Are Kind', teaching writing at Columbia and how her previous work in editorial helped hone her writing process. (Photo by Pete Perry) Listen early and ad-free on Patreon! Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie an…

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#157 - Araminta Hall 30:50

8M ago30:50

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Thriller writer, Araminta Hall joins Jamie this week to chat about her latest novel “One of the Good Guys”, the impact that working in journalism had on her stories and how her writing process has evolved over six published books. Listen early and ad-free on Patreon! Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord serve…

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The Tween Deck: Season 3 Announcement 3:32

8M ago3:32

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Send us a text Announcing Off Watch - Season 3! We're back! New Season, New Ship! And we have lots to chat about! We'll be looking at the fascinating history of working boats - from Pilot Cutters to Smacks & Trawlers to Thames Barges and lots more! We'll also be shining the ships spotlight on some of the hidden hero's that support the sailing word …

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#156 - Aube Rey Lescure 26:46

8M ago26:46

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Historical and contemporary fiction author, Aube Rey Lescure is here to chat about her debut novel, “River East, River West”. She is also an essayist and Deputy Editor at ‘Off Assignment’ and has co-authored, translated and published books on economics and politics in China. Listen early and ad-free on Patreon! Support the show on Patreon, chat wit…

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