Authors & Events
How Wuthering Heights Inspired Layne Fargo to Rediscover Her Creative Spark
11 February 2025
Layne Fargo, author of They Never Learn, returns with The Favourites, a gripping novel that reimagines Wuthering Heights in the high-stakes world of competitive figure skating. Inspired by Emily Brontë’s tempestuous classic, Fargo’s novel follows Katarina Shaw and Heath Rocha – skating partners and childhood sweethearts...
Alex Pavesi on Twists, Tales, and Turning Secrets into Stories
21 November 2024
Alex Pavesi’s Ink Ribbon Red is an original literary thriller, blending sharp
twists with a love of storytelling. In this exclusive interview, Pavesi reveals
how his influences – from Jorge Luis Borges to Shirley Jackson – shape
his work, the role mathematics plays in his patient approach to mystery
writing, and the...
John Boyne on Empathy, Writing, and Why Every Voice Matters
20 November 2024
In this exclusive interview, acclaimed author John Boyne delves into the
inspiration and creative process behind his Elements series. Tackling the
complexities of abuse through distinct narrative voices – enabler, complicit
bystander, perpetrator, and victim – Boyne explains how personal...
Nick Harkaway on Espionage, Legacy, and Writing His Father’s Cold War Universe
15 October 2024
Nick Harkaway steps into the legacy of his father, the renowned John
le Carré, with his latest novel Karla’s Choice. Known for his inventive,
speculative thrillers, Harkaway deftly balances homage with innovation,
drawing readers into a Cold War espionage story while maintaining his
unique voice. In this candid interview,...
Paula Hawkins on Suspense, Storytelling, and Writing Routines
15 October 2024
In celebration of her latest release, The Blue Hour, bestselling author Paula Hawkins opens up about her creative process, building suspense, and the journey to finding her voice as a novelist. Known for her gripping, character-driven thrillers, Hawkins shares insights on how she keeps readers hooked by giving just enough clues to stir...
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