Hohoho and merry Christmas!Join Julia as she welcomes three fantastic guests into the studio: Uju Asika - author of Raising... more

In a departure from literature, quizmaster Meredith Hepner quizzes us on our knowledge of John Hughes and Richard Curtis's Christmas... more

Today, Julia chats with Susie Ridell about the art of audio book narration. Susie is a performer, voice over artist... more

Today, I'm joined by Alivia Fleur, all the way from a farm in Australia. In this brilliant quiz, Alivia asks... more

Carrie Elks is the author of thirty contemporary romance books (and counting). Since 2014, she has been both traditionally and... more

This episode is sponsored by Bookfunnel. Carrie Elks is the author of thirty contemporary romance books (and counting). Since 2014,... more

Something wicked this way comes in this quiz with quizmaster Anne Hughes (a.k.a. Julia's mother-in-law). This is a good one... more

Following on from our episode about writing historical figures as characters, Katie Ginger quizzes us on Historical Figures in Fiction.You... more

Today I speak with Emma Royal aka Katie Ginger aka Annabel French about writing royalty in fiction. She has... more

Shoulder pads at the ready! You heard the episode about Bonkbusters, now take the quiz! Join Julia as Dr Amy... more

To celebrate the release of Jilly Cooper's new book, Tackle, on November 9, I'm speaking with Dr Amy Burge and... more

Today’s quiz master is Vicki Childs, a British expat now living in Florida. Vicki is the author of 'Rachel's Butterflies',... more

Writing advice from best-selling writer, Victoria Hislop, author of 10 novels, including The Island about a leprosy colony in Greece.... more

Today’s other lit chick is Victoria Hislop, author of 10 novels, including The Island about a leprosy colony in Greece.... more

Something wicked this way comes in this week's witchy quiz, courtesy of author Emma Jackson, author of WITCH YOU... more

This episode is sponsored by Reedsy.Today we are discussing world building in fiction with Emma Jackson, author of the... more

This episode is sponsored by Reedsy.It's Friday and we've got an extra special quiz for you about Love Stories. Our... more

This episode is sponsored by Reedsy.Excellent writing advice with writer Beth O'Leary, Sunday Times Bestselling author of The Wake Up... more

Beth O'Leary is a Sunday Times bestselling author whose novels have been translated into more than thirty languages. Her debut,... more

This episode is sponsored by Reedsy.In today's quiz, author and best-selling ghostwriter Tom Bromley tests our knowledge of ghostwritten books.... more

This episode is sponsored by Reedsy.Today, I’m excited to be chatting with Tom Bromley, who has basically done every job... more

Think you're ready to write a spy thriller? Then you'd better take this quiz by David Bickford, the ex-legal director... more

This episode is sponsored by Reedsy.A follow-up chat with author David Bickford, former Under Secretary of State and Legal Director... more

An enlightening chat with David Bickford, a British author and former Under Secretary of State and Legal Director to the... more

This episode is sponsored by Reedsy. Anita Chapman is a self-published author. Her first book, The Venice Secret, came out... more

This episode is sponsored by REEDSY.Kate Sawyer, author of The Stranding and This Family, shares her top writing advice for... more

Today my second Lit Chick is Kate Sawyer, author of The Stranding and This Family. She is also the host... more

How well do you know your royalty in literature? If you're anything like Julia, not very well! But this is... more

This episode is sponsored by REEDSY.In this episode, Julia speaks with the writing duo, Sarah Ferguson (a.k.a. the Duchess of... more

Our week of Jo Lyons is almost finished (boo), but she’s here to test our knowledge of her favourite subject:... more

This episode is sponsored by REEDSY. We're back again with self-pub author Jo Lyons, whose first book Benidorm, Actually... more

This episode is sponsored by BookFunnel. Jo Lyons is a huge wine and cheese enthusiast as well as the author... more

It's the final face off! Who will reign victorious in the end of season quiz - Ed or Julia?All the... more

Alex Hay is back for some writing advice! The author of one of the year's most exciting debuts - Edwardian... more

Alex Hay grew up in Cambridge and Cardiff and has been writing for as long as he can remember. He... more

Melissa Addey challenges the chicks with her Startling Quiz! What does that mean? Simply that the questions are based on... more

Join us in a chat with Melissa Addey, who aside from writing historical fiction, also campaigns with The Alliance of... more

Hold onto your prams, this one is a doozy! We are joined again by psychological thriller author, Katherine Faulkner, to... more

Katherine Faulkner is back! After talking us through her book choices on Monday (and her thrilling journalist background), now she... more

This episode is sponsored by IngramSpark, the online self-publishing company that allows you to print, globally distribute, and manage your... more

After our wonderful chat with Uju Asika in Wednesday's Book Bite, she is back to challenge the chicks with her... more

Uju Asika is a popular blogger, writer and speaker with a background in journalism and TV screenwriting. She is the... more

A quiz for all you romantic comedy lovers out there! In the final episode of our week of Kelk, Lindsey... more

More Kelk than you can shake a stick at!She's back, and she's got writing advice for everyone, including her thoughts... more

This episode is sponsored by IngramSpark, the online self-publishing company that allows you to print, globally distribute, and manage your... more

For this week's quiz, we are joined again by Lucy Hooft. If you haven't listened to our Book Bite interview... more

Today we discuss the importance of place in fiction with somebody who's used her travels as the inspiration for her... more

The Trilogy of Swan pods concludes with a Richard Swan sci-fi quiz.You've heard the bestselling fantasy and sci-fi author talk... more

Back by popular demand, and also because we've already recorded this, today's Book Bites features the return of Sunday Times-bestselling... more

This episode is sponsored by IngramSpark, the online self-publishing company that allows you to print, globally distribute, and manage your... more

Eddie and Amanda from the Not Quite Write Podcast are back to challenge the chicks in this fantastic Famous Last... more

Today, we're joined by Eddie and Amanda from the Not Quite Write podcast in Australia to talk about Flash Fiction:... more

Today Kathleen Whyman challenges the chicks with a quiz about marriage in literature. Who will be one step closer to... more

Jodie Chapman gives us her best writing advice, including the great concept of "following the fun". Jodie Chapman is the... more

This episode is sponsored by IngramSpark, the online self-publishing company that allows you to print, globally distribute, and manage your... more

Friday quiz time!(Warning; there is quite a bit of swearing here, mainly from Julia. Fully justified as you shall see.)On... more

Have you ever thought about starting a podcast of your very own? In this Book Bite, we chat with TLC... more

Do you like playing games? To celebrate the release of her debut novel which takes place in a board game... more

Today we chat with Jennifer Page, whose debut novel, The Little Board Game Café, came out last month. Jennifer has... more

L J Ross is a self-published international bestselling author. Her books have sold over eight million copies and in 2022... more

It's the final Book Bites of the season, and we have a quiz AND a competition.The challenge? Answer 6 questions... more

It's the penultimate Book Bite of the season, and the final Wednesday Bite of the season... so it's entirely appropriate... more

Nicola May is a romcom superstar and the author of 16 romantic comedies, all of which have appeared in the... more

Friday Quiz time! Ed has written a quiz that you can technically get 100% on without knowing anything due to... more

In today’s Book Bite, Julia and Ed wax lyrical about book signings and the things that people inscribe in books.... more

In retrospect it's surprising it's taken so long for us to do a fantasy quiz given Ed's bona fides in... more

Authors are known for their weird writing rituals; the strange obsessive practices that make them more productive... or at least... more

Fonda Lee is the World Fantasy Award-winning author of the modern epic fantasy Green Bone Saga, consisting of Jade City,... more

Ever been to Julia's house? It's okay if you haven't. This general knowledge quiz has a little of something for... more

Are you concerned about Chat GPT and Bing? So are Julia and Ed. Listen to their discussion about how AI-writing... more

Did you know that It's a Wonderful Life was based on a book? Don't get too excited; it's not the... more

Hollywood loves a good adaptation... but not all novels are easy to adapt to the big screen. We discuss... more

Over the past 40 years Robert Mark Kamen has written 23 feature films among them: TAPS, THE KARATE KID 1,2,3,... more

It's Friday quiz time again!Chances are, you've read or are reading a self-help book. Whether it's purging those negative emotions... more

Are you ready to start approaching agents, but not sure how to formulate your letter? Then this is the podcast... more

When Ed said he wanted to write the romance quiz, Julia agreed with trepidation; however, she had nothing to fear.... more

Gloucester author, Anita Faulkner, has been shortlisted in the Katie Fforde Debut Romantic Novel Award category with her novel, A... more

Milly Johnson was born, raised and still lives in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. A Sunday Times bestseller, she is one of... more

We love punctuation [insert interrobang here]. Friday is funday with our weekly quiz. Let us know how you did by... more

Love it or hate it, the semi-colon has its uses. Ed and Julia wax lyrical about this oft misunderstood punctuation... more

Is it a chicken or a Dickens character? See if you can tell the difference in this week’s quiz. Thank... more

What went down when superfan Hans Christian Andersen went a-calling at Charles Dickens's house? It feels like one of those... more

Jo Browning Wroe grew up in a crematorium in Birmingham. She has an MA in Creative writing from the University... more

Pit yourself against Ed's love of horror. Let us know how you did by tagging us on social media with... more

Who is Robert Burns? Why do we celebrate Burns Night on January 25? Find out in today's TLC Book Bite.... more

We’re so excited to bring you our first of many TLC Book Bites QUIZZES. Today’s topic is Strong Female Characters... more

In our new Wednesday segment, Julia and Ed give you short and snappy info snacks about topics ranging from literary... more

Damian Barr is an award-winning writer, broadcaster and journalist. His memoir, Maggie & Me, won Stonewall Writer of the Year... more

Welcome to part 2 of our Christmas episode, where we ask some more guests what they would put in the... more

Ho ho ho and welcome to our Christmas episode: Part 1! We decided to catch up with some fellow podcasters... more

Francesco Sedita is an accomplished children’s publisher at Penguin, running Penguin Workshop, an imprint he developed over his 14 years... more

Georgia Pritchett is a multi-award-winning comedy and drama writer, who has five Emmys, six Writers Guild awards, two Golden Globes,... more

Erin Kelly worked as a journalist before publishing her debut, The Poison Tree, which the ITV adapted for television. Since... more

Kit de Waal, born to an Irish mother and Caribbean father, was brought up among the Irish community of Birmingham... more

Stacey McEwan is a school teacher by day and fantasy writer by night. She is a book influencer on multiple... more

Frances Quinn grew up in London and read English at King’s College, Cambridge, realising too late that the course would... more

Joanne Harris (OBE, FRSL) was born in Barnsley in 1964, of a French mother and an English father. She studied... more

In the opener for Season Two, we share book news with updates on previous guests, and announcements about the literary... more

In the wrap up episode for Season One, we reveal the winners of our inaugural flash fiction award on the... more

Born in Bristol and raised in Lagos, Nikki May is Nigerian-British. At twenty, she dropped out of medical school, moved... more