Meet the Author is your chance to hear from some of the biggest names in writing. Learn more about your favourite authors and sneak peeks at upcoming projects. Every week we feature a top author!
Jo Jakeman tells us how Jane Eyre inspired her first novel, Sticks and Stones.
Madeline Miller tells us how she fell in love with the Classics, what drew her to write about witch-goddess Circe, and how she finds her characters' voices.
Lesley Thomson explains what cleaners and detectives have in common, tells us about her next book and shares her impressive 'to read' list.
Andy Weir talks about his latest novel, Artemis, and tells us how sci-fi writers might attract new readers to the genre.
Legendary American crime writer Lawrence Block explains how he made P.I. Matt Scudder such an enduring character and advises readers on where to start with his impressive back catalogue.
Jess Kidd discusses Himself and The Hoarder and reveals some details about her next novel.
Anne Youngson tells us why she set her debut novel, Meet Me at the Museum, in Bury St Edmunds.
Danya Kukafka talks about how she wrote Girl in Snow and the influence of Harry Potter on her writing career.
Samantha Harvey goes into depth about her latest novel, The Western Wind.
Stuart MacBride discusses Logan McRae, his upcoming work and his love for libraries.
Imogen Hermes Gowar tells us how she wrote her exciting debut novel The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock.
Rowan Williams, Baron Williams of Oystermouth and former Archbishop of Canterbury discusses his literary influences and memories of Suffolk.
Erica James discusses her latest novel, her love of East Anglia and creating 'feel-good' books.
Rebecca Tope talks about cosy crime, her latest work and her teetering 'to be read' pile.
Gregg Hurwitz tells us about the thorough research behind his Evan Smoak novels and his passion for libraries.
Prolific author Simon Brett tells us how he came to write crime fiction and reveals the title of his next book.