Best Wesley Dean Podcasts (2024)

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The Wesley Dean Interview: Australian Roots, Crazy Hearts, and the Creative Mindset 23:28

6d ago23:28

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Dubbed "The Psychedelic Cowboy", Wesley Dean is an Aussie with the spirit of the American West. His latest album, Music from Crazy Hearts, with the title track, video featuring two performers from the Nashville Ballet, dancing around Wesley. His sound is reminiscent of Joe Cocker meets Tom Petty meets outlaw country. Moving to Nashville in 2021, al…

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Ep525 - Dean Wesley Smith - How to Stop Listening to Your Critical Voice 1:26:37

23d ago1:26:37

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Dean Wesley Smith is one of the most prolific writers working today, with over 200 novels, and countless short stories published. He reveals how he has learned how to stop listening to his critical voice, and to stop thinking of the story as a “product”, and how that has unleashed his creativity. In this episode […] The post Ep525 – Dean Wesley Smi…

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Ep529 - Michael Connelly - How to Write Every Day 58:32

1h ago58:32

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We are delighted to welcome worldwide bestseller Michael Connelly back to the podcast to discuss his new novel The Dark Hours, which explores an LA scarred by fear and social unrest. Michael reflects on how the world of Harry Bosch has grown over an incredible thirty years, and he answers our listener questions of writing […] The post Ep529 – Micha…

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Mark Nagus: Construction and labor relations within the nuclear industry 30:12

5h ago30:12

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This episode of Billion Dollar Projects features a conversation with Mark Nagus. Mark is a Construction Manager at Bruce Power, North America's largest operating nuclear plant that provides 30 percent of Ontario’s power. Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.payshepherd.com/community so that you never miss an episode.…

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The McKinley James Interview: The Advice His Dad Gave Him, "Working Class Blues" Album, and Motown, Stax, & Chicago Blues 23:19

3d ago23:19

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Opening for ZZ Top throughout multiple dates on their tour to opening up for the Mavericks at The Ryman Auditorium their’s something universal that connects McKinley James‘s music to playing for these two diverse audiences. That universality is blues meets old school rock meets a straight forward songwriting style. His latest album, Working Class B…

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Ep527 - Joe Abercrombie Returns 1:04:02

2d ago1:04:02

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We celebrate international bestselling fantasy writer Joe Abercrombie’s return to the podcast with The Wisdom of Crowds, which brings his Age of Madness trilogy to a thrilling climax. As always, Joe is a treasure trove of amazing advice for writers and he answers our listener questions on outlining, symmetry, POV and much more. We also […] The post…

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Matt Ryan: Big budgets, bigger complexities 40:39

13d ago40:39

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This episode of Billion Dollar Projects features a conversation with Matt Ryan. Matt is a Supply Chain Executive who has worked on numerous capital projects in the oil & gas sector, including the Coastal GasLink and Keystone XL projects. Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.payshepherd.com/community so that you never miss an epi…

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Ep527 - Steve Cavanagh: “A Masterclass in How to Hook Your Readers” 49:14

8d ago49:14

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Sunday Times bestselling thriller writer Steve Cavanagh returns triumphant to the podcast. When we last spoke to him he was on the verge of a great breakthrough. Today he’s an award-winner and international bestseller and with his new thriller The Devil’s Advocate he’s done it again. Steve reveals how he works hard to engage the […] The post Ep527 …

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The Edie Carey and Sarah Sample Interview: Songs of Comfort, Recording, and Balancing Touring w/ Motherhood 23:15

17d ago23:15

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With gentle piano melody, a soft strum on the guitar, and floating vocals In My Arms is more than a lullaby. It is a love song that only two experienced songwriters writing about motherhood can so eloquently express. The first of Edie Carey and Sarah Samples single releases for the new album, Lantern In The Dark: Songs of Comforts and Lullabies. Th…

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Ep526 - Kate Mosse: “Unlocking the Secrets of Kate Mosse” 42:04

17d ago42:04

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Kate Mosse CBE is a global bestselling author with over 8 million sales. Her previous 10 novels include Labyrinth, which became the highest selling novel of the year and was made into a TV series. She is also founder of the Women’s Prize for Fiction which has changed the landscape for women’s writing over the […] The post Ep526 – Kate Mosse: “Unloc…

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Brennan Lytle: Reviewing blueprints, budgets, and bat experts 41:47

27d ago41:47

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This episode of Billion Dollar Projects features a conversation with Brennan Lytle, a Project Manager at Teck Resources. Brennan has held numerous positions within the oil & gas sector and is currently managing mining reclamation projects. Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.payshepherd.com/community so that you never miss an e…

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The Crys Matthews Interview: LGBTQ+ Preacher's Kid, Ted Talk, and Reclaiming Country Music 23:34

23d ago23:34

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On the AmericanaMusic.com Podcast Sarah Popejoy interviews Crys Matthews, a phenomenal singer-songwriter. Her sound is a mixture of Country, Blues, and Folk. This preacher's kid from North Carolina'a songs are message driven and she has a new album coming out this month. We talk about her Ted Talk and about the new movement of Country Music to repr…

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The Teresa Knox Interview: Renovating The Church Studio, Leon Russell's Legacy, and The Tulsa Sound Revival 27:46

1M ago27:46

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Within The Church Studio walls if you listen close you can hear the stories of those who've hallowed it, including Leon Russell, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, JJ Cale, Freddie King, Tom Petty, Phoebe Snow, and Willie Nelson to name a few. The studio once owned by Leon Russell has since been not only restored, but also made a world class…

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

1M 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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Dean King: What are the odds of that? 47:24

1M ago47:24

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This episode features a conversation with Dean King, a risk management professional who has worked on multiple capital projects, including the Keystone suite of projects (pipeline, power plants, and compressed air gas storage). Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.payshepherd.com/community so that you never miss an episode.…

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The Kim Richey Interview: Album Inspiration, Girls Just Wanna Weekend, & Songwriting Heroes; w/ special guest Jillian Matundan 24:37

1M ago24:37

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This week’s Artists You Should Know is a treat to introduce, because she’s one of my favorite songwriters, Kim Richey. She’s had her songs recorded by Trisha Yearwood, Jim Lauderdale, Patty Loveless, Suzy Bogguss, Terri Clark, Brooks and Dunn, and Radney Foster. She’s recorded harmony vocals on songs for Jason Isbell, Reba McEntire, Mary Chapin Car…

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

1M 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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The Willie Watson Interview: Real Love, Creative Outlets, and Meeting One of The Beatles 23:02

2M ago23:02

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Willie Watson's debut self-titled album was released this past Friday. Since leaving Old Crow Medicine Show, founding member Willie Watson, has been forging together an album that really reflects himself as an artist. After two solo albums, the self titled third album finally feels like the solo expression he’s been seeking. To Willie, it’s epic po…

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Ep522 - You Are Not Alone 54:12

1M 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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The Young Fables Interview: The Songwriting Process and the Stories Behind Them 39:12

2M ago39:12

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Here’s AmericanaMusic.com's podcast interview with the Americana band, The Young Fables. With Laurel’s powerhouse vocals, Wes’s smooth electric guitar lines, and the band’s amazing songwriting chops you’ll be hooked instantly. Laurel Wright and Wes Lunsford live in Nashville, but are originally from Maryville, TN. With 3 full length albums under th…

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Ep521 - B.J. Fogg — Tiny Habits 50:27

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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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Ep511 - Into The Woods With John Yorke 55:46

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

7M 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

7M 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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Ep500 - Mark Desvaux - “The Six Life-Changing Reasons You Write” 41:36

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

9M 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

9M 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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