A Cup of Conversation with author James Walker

78 Hello and welcome to A Cup of Conversation where I am joined by author James Walker, published with The Conrad Press. Today he shares with us the writing journey behind his newest release, Song of Buchenwald,  which was inspired by his dear friend and colleague, James Essinger.  I’m grateful to have received a copy […]

A Cup of Conversation with author Val Penny

105 Hello and welcome to A Cup of Conversation where I am joined by author Val Penny, author of thriller novels and the DI Hunter Wilson series. Her newest book, which released yesterday, is called Hunter’s Force.  In this A Cup of Conversation interview Val shares her writing life with us. Thank you so much […]

A Cup of Conversation with author John McGlashan

205 Hello and welcome to A Cup of Conversation where I am joined by author John McGlashan published his debut novel, a memoir, Next Time Bring a Bigger Knife, In August 2022 with The Conrad Press.  I’m grateful to have received a copy of the book a couple of weeks ago and I am thoroughly […]

A Cup of Conversation with author Marilyn Drawwater

204 Hello and welcome to A Cup of Conversation where I am joined by debut author Marilyn Drawwater who talks about her true story and fabulous book published by The Conrad Press. Congratulations Marilyn.  In this A Cup of Conversation interview Marilyn reveals her experience of emigrating to Rethymnon, Crete, in Southern Greece as well […]

A Cup of Conversation with author Patrick MacDonald

111 Hello and welcome to A Cup of Conversation where I am joined by author Patrick MacDonald who is sharing his hopes of turning Darkness Falling into a musical, how he would like to have a conversation with Charles Trevelyan and is working on a new book which he describes in eight words for us. […]

A Cup of Conversation with author Ian Walford

288 Hello and welcome to this week’s blog post — A Cup of Conversation with a fellow author published by The Conrad Press. Ian Walford is not someone I’ve met but I have had a lovely video call with him and he is so easy to talk to. His passion for his writing comes across […]

A Cup of Conversation with author James Walker

244 Hello and welcome to A Cup of Conversation where I am joined by author James Walker who talks about the inspiration behind his writing, his interest in the 17th Century and who he would most like to meet from that period. I’m grateful to have received copies of two of James’ books – the […]

A Cup of Conversation with author Elaine Graham-Leigh

245 Hello and welcome to A Cup of Conversation where I am joined by author Elaine Graham-Leigh who is sharing her writing journey with us with some behind-the-scenes inspiration for the book as well as a book excerpt. Published by The Conrad Press, The Caduca, is a wonderfully written sci-fi book with some interesting themes […]

A Cup of Conversation with author Daisy Wood

366 Hello and welcome to A Cup of Conversation where I am joined by author Daisy Wood who has released her debut novel, Full Circle, at the age of 72; a true example of how life can always surprise and reward us and it’s never too late to fulfil our dreams. I’m so grateful to […]

A Cup of Conversation with author Stephen Ainley

117 Welcome to this week’s and the first of 2020 A Cup of Conversation with author Stephen Ainley. Stephen and I have become firm friends on Twitter and his sense of humour makes me laugh out loud. Only last week he posted this: “Started a pretty strict health plan. Proud of myself, I’m sticking to […]