Talking Authors

This week’s amazing podcast is with the brilliant Steve Barlow. He talks about being one half of The Two Steve’s, how he has managed to save the library in his local community and also how he managed to grow his collection of published works to over 300 titles. You even get to listen to Cameron get Steve’s name wrong (in his defence it is a pen name and not the one that Cameron knows him as, but yes you’re correct it is a rooky mistake).   @cameron23d @talkingauthors

This week’s guest is the hugely inspirational Helen Heaton. There isn’t much about books she doesn’t know, and Cameron gets a bit hypnotized in her wealth of knowledge. They discuss schooling, libraries and all the books on Tesco shelves. Don’t forget to support all of our authors by telling your friends and sharing the podcast.   @cameron23d @talkingauthors    https://www.facebook.com/talkingauthors/

This week Cameron interviews the poet Polly Hall. As an amateur poet himself (or so he likes to think) he got to ask about how he could find the truth in his own writing. They talk about poems, creative writing and even taxidermy of all things. Don’t forget to get involved on Facebook and twitter and support all of our lovely authors.   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/talkingauthors/ rhttps://twitter.com/talkingauthors @cameron23d @PollyHallWriter

This week’s author is the lovely Cara hunter. Cameron gets to ask the questions he wants to know about how she created her first novel and they talk about all aspects of crime writing. The entire interview was conducted at the National History Museum in Oxford and this may be why Cameron lost the last five minutes of the interview. The sound quality is sketchy, but Cameron wanted to record it somewhere interesting and pertinent to Cara’s incredible novels.   Thanks to www.gadget-mog.comfor the sponsorship to help create this episode.   Don’t forget you can find Cameron’s books on Amazon just type in Cameron Dawkins or look for his titles ‘Our Demons’ and ‘They’re Demons’.   Follow our authors on Facebook and twitter   @cameron23d @talkingauthors @carahunterbooks

This week's interview is with the wonderful Jan Elis. Cameron gets to have a lovely cup of tea and a cuddle with her gorgeous little dog. Despite a guest turning up at the door and the phone ringing Jan gives a brilliant interview, talking about a variety of subjects, ranging from favourite characters through to researching pirates. Her witty quip keeps Cameron laughing throughout and you can certainly see her comedic style of writing in her personality.

Cameron is back once again and this week it is with the author Alison Knight at Glastonbury's amazing (and very noisy) Red Brick Building. Alison talks about how she began teaching English at colleges before making the transition to producing creative writing classes. She also speaks about the novels that she had already released (Of The Record and Rescue Me) and has subsequently bought the rights for and is searching for a lucky new agent. she also then discusses a truly horrific time in her life involving murder and suicide, but don't worry she tells it in way that is not dark, but how she's turning it in to something very hopeful. Some disruption in the recording due to some playful children but Alison isn't distracted for a second. Cameron hopes to speak with Alison again soon to discuss this project.    follow and get involved: https://twitter.com/talkingauthorshttps:// www.facebook.com/talkingauthors/

This week Cameron interviews Joffre White writer of 'Earthland' and the 'frog' series. they talk about books in schools and even get in to how the government needs to start prioritising it more. Joffre white speaks about his responsibilities as ambassador for 'achievement for all' and lets listeners know what to expect from his young adult novels.  follow and get involved: https://twitter.com/talkingauthorshttps:// www.facebook.com/talkingauthors/

Cameron interviews the prestigious author Leigh Russell. ignoring the poor quality sound, it was recorded at a very busy crime fest in Bristol, she talks about how she moved from full time teaching to writing, what it takes to produce a body of work like hers and discusses the three things that she feels new writers should know. Off the back of this Cameron purchased some lapel mikes to ensure that all the future interviews in busy areas can be heard, as guests as good as this one should be heard properly.    follow and get involved: https://twitter.com/talkingauthorshttps:// www.facebook.com/talkingauthors/

Here host Cameron Dawkins tells you what and who is coming up on the podcast on its release date of the 24thof May. He gives a run through of the guests (Leigh Russell, Paul Toolan, Sonja Price, Helen Heaton, Alison Knight, Joffre White, Jan Ellis, Steve Barlow, Polly Hall, Clare Donoghue and Clara Hunter). He says to subscribe and get involved on twitter @talkingauthors and facebook Talking Authors page. He really is trying to sell it to you but don’t hold that against him.https://www.facebook.com/talkingauthors/ @talkingauthors