What! The Heys

About What! The Heys

Welcome to the ‘What! The Heys’ podcast that tears the cover off the writing world! Whether you're a seasoned author, an aspiring novelist, or just a lover of great stories, I’m here to demystify the writing craft, explore the publishing industry, dive deep into the books we can't stop thinking about, and chat with amazing guests from across the literary universe. Get ready for a conversation that's as passionate and unpredictable as a plot twist. Let's get into it. If you’re interested in my writing you can also check out my blog: https://heyswolfenden.blogspot.com/?m=1 (https://heyswolfenden.blogspot.com/?m=1) My Middle Grade/YA novel, ‘Jack Strong and the Red Giant’: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M22USRE?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M22USRE?*Version*=1&*entries*=0) My collection of poetry, ‘Made in China: 50 Sonnets on Modern China’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Made-China-Fifty-Sonnets-Modern-ebook/dp/B08DMLPYZR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3KI41E4V5F5ZE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rf3HZYusIdvgYXofCbUMuw.B719F4EG3aqyn66kFLpvB2ttaeolJzDBvbqv2yfCZFo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Made+in+China%3A+50+sonnets+on+Modern+China&qid=1758932767&sprefix=made+in+china+50+sonnets+on+modern+china%2Caps%2C435&sr=8-1 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Made-China-Fifty-Sonnets-Modern-ebook/dp/B08DMLPYZR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3KI41E4V5F5ZE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rf3HZYusIdvgYXofCbUMuw.B719F4EG3aqyn66kFLpvB2ttaeolJzDBvbqv2yfCZFo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Made+in+China%3A+50+sonnets+on+Modern+China&qid=1758932767&sprefix=made+in+china+50+sonnets+on+modern+china%2Caps%2C435&sr=8-1)

Publisher

Heys Wolfenden

Category

arts · education · fiction

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Sept 2025

Latest episode

29 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

49 episodes in the feed.

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   29 Oct 2026

   #49: Crafting Morally Grey Characters That Your Readers Will Adore - Sofia Mihelic

   Send us Fan Mail Want to know how to write morally grey characters but not sure how? In this episode of 'What! The Heys' author Sofia Mihelic explains how she created nine complex characters for her upcoming fantasy novel, 'The Red Harbinger’. She also explains why she felt compelled to write so many multiple points of view, and how she created the various maps, legends, and lore for her Harbingers saga. Perfect for writers, readers and creators everywhere. Support the show If you lik...

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   20 Oct 2026

   #48: How To Write A Romance Novel (With A Dash Of Festive Wit) - MJ Perkins

   Send us Fan Mail Ever wanted to write a Romance novel that doesn't feel as formulaic as some of the other offerings around, but not sure how? In this episode of 'What! The Heys', author MJ Perkins discusses how she came to write her festive rom-com, 'Santa's Lawyer' and how she avoided many of the 'tricks of the trade' in the process. She also discussed how her work as a labour lawyer has impacted her writing, how she came up with her pen name, and how she uses her writing friends as beta rea...

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   15 Oct 2026

   #47: Everything You Wanted To Know About Screenwriting But Were Afraid To Ask - Hayden Croft and David Kain

   Send us Fan Mail Want to know more about screenwriting and the movie business but not sure where to start? In this episode of 'What! The Heys' screenwriters Hayden Croft and David Kain share some of their screenwriting stories, together with the experiences they've had acting and in the director's chair. They also discuss some of the novels they have written, as well as their love for fantasy. Link to David's TV series, The City Is Ours is here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/thecityisours/ Link ...

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