On episode 24 I spoke to Rebecca Templeton, author of Lochbound, a historical fantasy novel loosely based on The Little Mermaid. We talked about her fascination for Scottish folklore, research rabbit holes, reading outside your genre when writing.GuestRebecca TempletonInstagram: @rebeccatempletonauthorTikTok: @rebeccatempletonauthorNovel(s)* LochboundHostMalika NekhlaInstagram: @malikanwrites, @writersinthedarkpod Substack: malikanwrites.substack.comNovel* Hold on to Your Heart This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malikanwrites.substack.com
22 Sept 2026
In the Dark with Viola Richards
On episode 23 I chatted with Viola Richards, librarian, book reviewer and writer. We talked about the first novel she wrote and how she’s now shifting to a different genre, how much she loves her job as a librarian and the inspiration she draws from plays and novels to write her own stories.GuestViola RichardsInstagram: @libraryofviola HostMalika NekhlaInstagram: @malikanwrites, @writersinthedarkpod Substack: malikanwrites.substack.comNovel* Hold on to Your HeartAlso mentionedCaryl Churchill - Top GirlsBridgerton series - Julia QuinnThe Starving Saints - Caitlin StarlingEat the Ones You Love - Sarah Maria GriffinThe King in Yellow - Robert W. ChambersIf We Were Villains - M.L. Rio This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malikanwrites.substack.com
15 Sept 2026
In the Dark with Claire Daverley
On episode 22 I had the absolute pleasure of talking to Claire Daverley, author of Talking at Night and People in Love. We spoke about how she went from visual art to writing, the lessons we learn from failure and how moving through difficult emotions helps with our writing.GuestClaire DaverleyInstagramNovels* Talking at Night* People in LoveSubstackHostMalika NekhlaInstagram: malikanwrites; writersinthedarkpodNovelHold on to Your HeartAlso mentionedFaber AcademyElizabeth DayBooksWild - Cheryl StrayedSaltwater - Jessica AndrewsNormal People - Sally RooneyExpectation - Anna HopeCleo & Frankenstein - Coco MellorsCold New Climate - Isobel WohlBrother of the More Famous Jack - Barbara TrapidoSorrow & Bliss - Meg MasonFilmAll of You This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malikanwrites.substack.com
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