
The Conversation with Nadine Matheson
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<p>What really happens behind the book? What does it take to write the story you’ve been carrying for years and then survive the publishing process that follows?</p><p>The Conversation with Nadine Matheson is the podcast where authors tell the truth. Over 200 episodes, crime and thriller writer <a href="https://www.nadinematheson.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nadine Matheson</a>, author of the <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/detective-inspector-anjelica-henley-series?&new-list-page=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Inspector Anjelica Henley series</a>, published by HQ (HarperCollins), has sat down with authors from around the world for conversations that go far beyond the usual author interview.</p><p>Each episode moves through two parts: a deep, free-flowing conversation about the guest’s writing life, creative process, and journey through publishing and then a dedicated focus on their latest book. Expect honesty, humour, and the kind of candid insight you won’t find in a five-minute press junket.</p><p>Past guests have included New York Times bestselling authors Linwood Barclay, S.A. Cosby, and Ruth Ware, Booker Prize-longlisted Tayari Jones, Jennie Godfrey, and many more acclaimed writers across crime, thriller, literary fiction, and nonfiction.</p><br><p>Whether you’re a reader who wants to understand the world behind the books you love, or a writer looking for guidance, community, and inspiration, this is the podcast for you.</p><br><p>New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe so you never miss a conversation.</p><p>📩 Want to be a guest? Email theconversation@nadinematheson.com</p><br><p>Finalist -Independent Podcast Awards 2024</p><br><p>*music: the coffee jam ©stereo_jam</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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June 1, 2026
Felix Mosse: Quitting acting, surviving submission, and writing his debut epic fantasy The Mistral
<p>What does it take to walk away from a West End career, start over as a novelist and then have every major publisher turn you down before landing a three-book deal?</p><p>In this episode of The Conversation, Nadine Matheson sits down with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/felixcmosse?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Felix Mosse</a>, former West End actor (Les Misérables, The Book of Mormon), TV and film script editor, and now debut author of the epic fantasy <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14776/9780241766811" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Mistral</a>.</p><br><p>Felix is refreshingly candid about the whole journey, the moment COVID forced him to rethink acting, what it actually feels like to sit on submission for the better part of a year, and how a decade spent shaping other people’s scripts made him a sharper and more resilient writer. He and Nadine also dig into the world of The Mistral itself: a dying divine wind, a deliberately diverse cast, and the choice to leave most of his characters’ appearances open to the reader’s imagination. It’s a warm, honest conversation about reinvention, persistence, and making peace with your inner nerd.</p><br><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/felixcmosse?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow Felix Mosse</a></p><br><p><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14776/9780241766811" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy The Mistral </a></p><br><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/nerd-culture-lore-craft/id1895706994" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen To: Nerd Culture: Lore & Craft Podcast</a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/4uApntT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb</a></p><p>Buy me a<a href="https://ko-fi.com/nadinematheson" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> cup of coffee</a> ☕️ |<a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/nadinematheson" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Buy books by my guests</a></p><br><p>Follow Me <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nadinematheson.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky </a>| <a href="https://nadinematheson.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/queennads" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NadineMathesonBooks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.threads.com/@queennads?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Threads</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

May 25, 2026
Foluso Agbaje: On Loss, Lagos & Living Your Best Life
<p>This week on The Conversation, Nadine Matheson is joined by the talented author <a href="https://www.folusoagbaje.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Foluso Agbaje,</a> whose new novel <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14776/9780008654733" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Talk of the Party</a> invites readers into the glamorous yet tumultuous world of high society Lagos. What does it take to leave a corporate career and survive the chaos of the publishing world.</p><br><p>Foluso Agbaje reflects on her journey from childhood storytelling to becoming a published author, discussing the challenges of writing diverse voices and the importance of representation in literature. With insights into her creative process and the emotional rollercoaster of writing, this episode is a rich exploration of resilience, creativity, and the power of narrative. Get ready for a conversation filled with laughter, wisdom, and the undeniable magic of storytelling.</p><br><p><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14776/9780008654733" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy The Talk of the Party</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.folusoagbaje.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow Foluso Agbaje</a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/4uApntT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb</a></p><p>Buy me a<a href="https://ko-fi.com/nadinematheson" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> cup of coffee</a> ☕️ |<a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/nadinematheson" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Buy books by my guests</a></p><br><p>Follow Me <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nadinematheson.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky </a>| <a href="https://nadinematheson.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/queennads" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NadineMathesonBooks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.threads.com/@queennads?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Threads</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

May 25, 2026
Adventures in Publishing-land: Nobel AI Scandal, Silicon Serpents & The Children's Literacy Crisis
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/rI0g_zOgzUU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch as a full video episode on YouTube</a></p><br><p>This week, we're expanding on our discussion from the last episode about the depressing HarperCollins report on children's reading habits. Author and teacher Cailean Steed joins us to break down the underlying data and explain exactly how hyper-fixating on rigid literacy metrics is actively destroying the sheer joy of reading for kids. Plus, we talk about - of course - AI, as we talk about the Commonwealth Short Story Prize winner scandal, and discuss Nobel Laureate Olga Tokarczuk response to the talk of AI involvement in her work. And we find time to talk about the Guardian's "Best books of all time" list - and make Tariq talk about football again.</p><br><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>01:08 Literacy vs Joy: Let Kids Enjoy Reading: Cailean Steed Interview</p><p>22:15 Snake Oil Award - Prize-winning Pile On</p><p>37:50 Tokarczuk Prize - An Ignoble Use of AI?</p><p>44:02 Stranger Than Fiction - Nadine's Idea Factory</p><p>52.26 The Final Chapter - Who are books lists for?</p><br><p>Links:</p><p><a href="https://www.thebookseller.com/news/literacy-focus-actively-undermining-childrens-reading-for-pleasure-harpercollins-finds" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Literacy focus ‘actively undermining’ reading for pleasure, HarperCollins finds</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/may/19/commonwealth-short-story-prize-winner-doubts-ai-artificial-intelligence" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">‘Obvious markers of AI’: doubts raised over winner of short story prize</a></p><p><a href="https://granta.com/the-serpent-in-the-grove/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read The Serpent in the Grove and decide for yourself</a></p><p><a href="https://lithub.com/olga-tokarczuk-has-responded-to-the-controversy-over-her-reputed-use-of-ai/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Olga Tokarczuk has responded to the controversy over her reputed use of AI</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/ng-interactive/2026/may/12/the-100-best-novels-of-all-time" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Guardian 100 Best Books of All Time</a></p><br><p>Adventures in Publishing-land is brought to you by STET Podcasts - the one stop shop for all your writing podcast needs, featuring Page One - The Writer's Podcast, The Conversation with Nadine Matheson and more!</p><br><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/stetpodcasts.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow us on Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stetpodcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow us on Instagram</a></p><br><p><a href="https://bit.ly/4uApntT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb</a></p><p>Buy me a<a href="https://ko-fi.com/nadinematheson" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> cup of coffee</a> ☕️ |<a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/nadinematheson" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Buy books by my guests</a></p><br><p>Follow Me <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nadinematheson.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky </a>| <a href="https://nadinematheson.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/queennads" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NadineMathesonBooks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.threads.com/@queennads?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Threads</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is The Conversation with Nadine Matheson?
<p>What really happens behind the book? What does it take to write the story you’ve been carrying for years and then survive the publishing process that follows?</p><p>The Conversation with Nadine Matheson is the podcast where authors tell the truth. Over 200 episodes, crime and thriller writer <a href="https://www.nadinematheson.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nadine Matheson</a>, author of the <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/detective-inspector-anjelica-henley-series?&new-list-page=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Inspector Anjelica Henley series</a>, published by HQ (HarperCollins), has sat down with authors from around the world for conversations that go far beyond the usual author interview.</p><p>Each episode moves through two parts: a deep, free-flowing conversation about the guest’s writing life, creative process, and journey through publishing and then a dedicated focus on their latest book. Expect honesty, humour, and the kind of candid insight you won’t find in a five-minute press junket.</p><p>Past guests have included New York Times bestselling authors Linwood Barclay, S.A. Cosby, and Ruth Ware, Booker Prize-longlisted Tayari Jones, Jennie Godfrey, and many more acclaimed writers across crime, thriller, literary fiction, and nonfiction.</p><br><p>Whether you’re a reader who wants to understand the world behind the books you love, or a writer looking for guidance, community, and inspiration, this is the podcast for you.</p><br><p>New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe so you never miss a conversation.</p><p>📩 Want to be a guest? Email theconversation@nadinematheson.com</p><br><p>Finalist -Independent Podcast Awards 2024</p><br><p>*music: the coffee jam ©stereo_jam</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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