Book Lover's Companion - The English Version

For this episode we spoke to children's fantasy author, poet and probably best aunt in the world, Laura DiNovis Berry about her love for playing rugby, finding a presents for her nieces and nephews birthday and what all of this has to do with being an author an poet. Enjoy! Find out more about Laura here: https://berrysbooks.com If you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booklovercom or here: https://ko-fi.com/bookcompanion You can also support us via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bookcompanion or via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bookcompanion Follow us: Web: https://book-lovers-companion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ez.fiction.7/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/book_companion/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vyAyrh3zzsxNeexfyU0uA Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

For this episode we met our guest, the lovely Susan Dennis, right in the middle of a storm. She told all about her first novel "A Secret Field", the hunt for a treasure, the finding of family, friends and more in small town America. Enjoy! Find out more about Susan Dennis here: http://www.susandennisauthor.com If you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booklovercom or here: https://ko-fi.com/bookcompanion You can also support us via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bookcompanion or via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bookcompanion Follow us: Web: https://book-lovers-companion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ez.fiction.7/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/book_companion/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vyAyrh3zzsxNeexfyU0uA Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

In this episode, our guest, Francis Daulerio, is the first poet ever on our show. We are tipping into the art of writing poetry, how it is done, what brings out joy and why poetry is always worth your while. Enjoy! Find out more about Francis Daulerio here: https://francisdaulerio.com If you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booklovercom or here: https://ko-fi.com/bookcompanion You can also support us via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bookcompanion or via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bookcompanion Follow us: Web: https://book-lovers-companion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ez.fiction.7/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/book_companion/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vyAyrh3zzsxNeexfyU0uA Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

For this episode we spoke to the lovely Kamaya Tarpley about her love for all things dark, mysteries and horrible. She told us all about her 2022 books "Gumdrop Hollow" and "Lilith", being an indie author and writing gory and gruesome stories. Enjoy! Find out more about Kamaya Tarpley here: https://kamayatarpley.com If you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booklovercom or here: https://ko-fi.com/bookcompanion You can also support us via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bookcompanion or via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bookcompanion Follow us: Web: https://book-lovers-companion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ez.fiction.7/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/book_companion/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vyAyrh3zzsxNeexfyU0uA Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

For this episode we took a walk on the dark side. Horror fiction author Edward Rosick told us about his love for the horror genre, gruesome tales, writing short stories and the darkest parts of the human mind. Enjoy! Find out more about Edward Rosick here: https://www.edrosick.net If you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booklovercom or here: https://ko-fi.com/bookcompanion You can also support us via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bookcompanion or via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bookcompanion Follow us: Web: https://book-lovers-companion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ez.fiction.7/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/book_companion/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vyAyrh3zzsxNeexfyU0uA Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

In this episode we had the pleasure of welcoming another returning guest, the lovely Cassie Rush aka Caroline Goldsworthy. Cassie spoke about her cosy mysteries series featuring a part-time vicar, being an independent author and her future plans. Enjoy! Books by Cassie Rush: Raising the Roof: An English seaside mystery (Eastwold by the Sea Cosy Mystery Series Book 1) Literary Murder: An English seaside mystery (Eastwold by the Sea Cosy Mystery Series Book 2) Find out more about Cassie Rush aka Caroline Goldsworthy here: https://www.carolinegoldsworthy.com If you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booklovercom or here: https://ko-fi.com/bookcompanion You can also support us via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bookcompanion or via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bookcompanion Follow us: Web: https://book-lovers-companion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ez.fiction.7/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/book_companion/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vyAyrh3zzsxNeexfyU0uA Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

Cross-border talks with two lovely ladies, Linda Huber and Louise Mangos, took place for this episode. Over a glass of Prosecco, we spoke about their new books, the danger of bears and the sweet taste of Gummibärli, writing and the influence of Switzerland on those two ex-pats and their writing. Enjoy! Find out more about Linda and Louise here: https://lindahuber.net https://louisemangos.com If you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booklovercom or here: https://ko-fi.com/bookcompanion You can also support us via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bookcompanion or via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bookcompanion Follow us: Web: https://book-lovers-companion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ez.fiction.7/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/book_companion/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vyAyrh3zzsxNeexfyU0uA Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

For this episode we had a wonderful chat with the lovely Rosie Walker about her second book "The House Fire". We spoke about arson, derelict houses, spotting psychopaths in real life, family dynamics and why every family seems weird except your own! Enjoy! Find out more about Rosie here: https://www.rosiejanewalker.com If you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booklovercom or here: https://ko-fi.com/bookcompanion You can also support us via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bookcompanion or via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bookcompanion Follow us: Web: https://book-lovers-companion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ez.fiction.7/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/book_companion/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vyAyrh3zzsxNeexfyU0uA Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

For this episode we had the pleasure of a wonderful conversation with the lovely Teri M. Brown and her first book "Sunflowers Beneath the Snow“. Three generations of women and a journey through history. Learn more about character driven stories, the fine line between patriotism and nationalism and why ballroom dancing and bridge should be fun. Enjoy! Find out more about Teri here: https://www.terimbrown.com If you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booklovercom or here: https://ko-fi.com/bookcompanion Follow us: Web: https://book-lovers-companion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ez.fiction.7/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/book_companion/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vyAyrh3zzsxNeexfyU0uA Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

In this episode we have the pleasure of talking to Icelandic crime fiction author Johann Thorsson, whose first novel "Whitesands" is a dark, thrilling tale with a touch of the supernatural. Johann told us about the evolution of his novel, writing short stories to help develop his craft as a writer and more. Enjoy! Find out more about Johann Thorsson here: https://jthorsson.com If you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booklovercom or here: https://ko-fi.com/bookcompanion Follow us: Web: https://book-lovers-companion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ez.fiction.7/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/book_companion/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vyAyrh3zzsxNeexfyU0uA Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

Our guest in this episode is lesbian romance fiction author Ellen Hoil. Ellen's new book "Osprey Calling" came out in 2022 and tells about life in small town America and the trials and tribulations of coming home and finding love. Find out what inspired Ellen to write her books, how she found her characters and what she wants to transport in her novels. Enjoy! Books by Ellen Hoil: Safe Haven Traumatic Love Osprey Calling You can find out more about Ellen here: https://desertpalmpress.com/ellen-hoil/ If you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booklovercom or here: https://ko-fi.com/bookcompanion Follow us: Web: https://book-lovers-companion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ez.fiction.7/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/book_companion/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vyAyrh3zzsxNeexfyU0uA Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

Our guest in this episode is crime fiction writer James Michels. His second novel "The Ballad of Johnny Carlo" and the fascinating history of the mafia was the main topic of our chat. James also shared his experience as an independent author with us, as well as all things to do with writing, marketing and everything in between. Enjoy! Books by James Michels: Ice Rising The Ballad of Johnny Carlo If you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booklovercom or here: https://ko-fi.com/bookcompanion Follow us: Web: https://book-lovers-companion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ez.fiction.7/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/book_companion/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vyAyrh3zzsxNeexfyU0uA Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

Our guest in this episode is no other than the famous Dr Noir aka Jacky Collins! Crime fiction enthusiasts, founder, host and organiser of Newcastle Noir. We spoke about about everything crime fiction related. Books, authors, plots, the genre itself and so much more. Enjoy! Find out more about Newcastle Noir here: https://newcastlenoir.co.uk If you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booklovercom or here: https://ko-fi.com/bookcompanion Follow us: Web: https://book-lovers-companion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ez.fiction.7/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/book_companion/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vyAyrh3zzsxNeexfyU0uA Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

Crime fiction author Barbara Nadel is our guest in this episode. We spoke about her new book "Bride Price", the differences and similarities of London and Istanbul, her inspirations for her character, what is important for aspiring authors and more. Enjoy! Series written by Barbara Nadel: The Ikmen mysteries The Hakim and Arnold series The Francis Hancock series If you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booklovercom Follow us: Web: https://book-lovers-companion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ez.fiction.7/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/book_companion/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vyAyrh3zzsxNeexfyU0uA Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

Our guest in this episode is crime fiction author Sarah Hilary, author of the Marnie Rome series and the highly acclaimed stand alone "Fragile". Sarah spoke with us about supporting new authors, the advantages of going online with literary events, her writing process and inspirations for her books. Enjoy! Find out more about Sarah Hilary here: http://sarahhilary.com Recommendations by Sarah: Mick Herron, Bad Actors Sabine Durrant, Sun Damage Hayley Scrivenor, Dirt Town  If you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booklovercom Follow us: Web: https://book-lovers-companion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ez.fiction.7/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/book_companion/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vyAyrh3zzsxNeexfyU0uA Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

Our guest in this episode is Icelandic crime fiction author Lilja Sigurdardottir, who is also a playwright and screenwriter. She told us a lot about Icelandic society and it's rapid changes, her interest in domestic violence as a topic for her novels. The influence of screenwriting in writing novels is also a topic as well as the importance of the Iceland sagas for every Icelandic author. Enjoy! Find out more about Lilja and her books here: http://www.liljawriter.com If you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booklovercom Follow us: Web: https://book-lovers-companion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ez.fiction.7/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/book_companion/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vyAyrh3zzsxNeexfyU0uA Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

Our guest in this episode is New Zealand author Michael Botur. He writes short stories, poems, novels for adults and young adults. Learn more about the art of writing short stories, his inspiration for his novel "Crimechurch" or his YA novel "Moneyland" and why science is also important for children. Enjoy! Find out more about Michael and read his short stories here: https://nzshortstories.com If you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booklovercom Follow us: Web: https://book-lovers-companion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ez.fiction.7/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/book_companion/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vyAyrh3zzsxNeexfyU0uA Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

Our guest in this episode is writer and storm chaser Lucy Lakestone aka Chris Kridler. We had a lively conversation about the art of mixology, chasing storms and writing novels, of course. Enjoy! Find out more about Lucy Lakestone here: https://www.lucylakestone.com Find out more about Chris Kridler here: https://www.chriskridler.com If you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booklovercom Follow us: Web: https://book-lovers-companion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ez.fiction.7/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/book_companion/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vyAyrh3zzsxNeexfyU0uA Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

Returning guest, romance fiction author Jazzy Mitchell spoke with us about her new book, the promotion of books in these trying times and women in the field of new tech and gaming. It was fun to meet Jazzy again, to talk about helping new authors to become visible and so much more. Enjoy! You can find all of Jazzy's books here: https://desertpalmpress.com/jazzy-mitchell/ If you like what we do, would you consider buying us a coffee? If so, please take a look here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booklovercom Follow us: Web: https://book-lovers-companion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ez.fiction.7/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/book_companion/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vyAyrh3zzsxNeexfyU0uA Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

Romantic fiction author A. L. Brooks spoke to us about her new book "Chasing Dreams", writing romantic fiction, being an author and working full-time in the financial sector. Our lovely guest spoke about plots, setting and characters as an important part of every novel and what it's like to get your book published faster than expected. Enjoy! Books by A. L. Brooks can be found on amazon or here! Find out more about us here: https://book-lovers-companion.com Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

This is the podcast version of our book launch event on Saturday 16th April for "Fractures and Hinges".  The MoCs Lori L. Lake and C. A. Farlow did me the honour and asked the tough questions! Enjoy! You can purchase "Fractures and Hinges" here: amazon (US) amazon (UK) amazon (Germany) Barnes & Noble Kobo Find out more about us here: https://book-lovers-companion.com Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

We had the great pleasure of welcoming another returning guest on our show! Crime fiction author Mari Hannah joined us to talk about her latest Kate Daniels novel "Her Last Request". She told us about the challenges, ideas and new projects she is working on. It is absolutely an episode you shouldn't miss! Enjoy!  Find out more about Mari and her books here: https://www.marihannah.com Find out more about us here: https://book-lovers-companion.com Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

For this episode we had the pleasure of a wonderful chat with lesfic author J. E. Leak. We spoke about the 40s, spies and the wartime. Romance during trying times, being an indie author in a very niche genre and so much more! Enjoy! Books by J. E. Leak: In the shadow of the past In the shadow of love Find out more about us here: https://book-lovers-companion.com Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

For this episode we had the pleasure of a wonderful conversation with the lovely TJ Logan. Author of the romantic suspense series "O'Halleran Security International'. She told us about her experience in the security sector, having to stand up to five brothers and how this prepared her for becoming an independent author. Her writing and the importance of the writing community. Enjoy! Books by TJ Logan: Deadly Secret Deadly Disciple Deadly Deception Deadly Judgment Deadly Apprentice Deadly Resurgence You can find out more about TJ Logan here: https://www.tjloganauthor.com Find out more about us here: https://book-lovers-companion.com Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

For this episode we had the pleasure of welcoming a returning guest, C. A. Farlow, and the narrator of her audio books, Hillary Huber. We learned about the art of narrating, how important the relationship between writer and narrator is and bringing the written word to the audience. Enjoy! Find out more about Hillary Huber and her work here: https://www.hillaryhuber.com Books by C. A. Farlow: http://www.launchpointpress.com/books_CA.html A Quantum Convergence: Book One in The Nexus Series A Quantum Uncertainty: Book Two in The Nexus Series A Quantum Singularity: Book Three in The Nexus Series Find out more about us here: https://book-lovers-companion.com Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

In this episode we have the pleasure of talking to the youngest author ever on our show. YA author Shanti Hershenson joined us for an intriguing chat about her ideas, aliens, dystopian landscapes, her writing process and how she manages being an author and a student. Enjoy! You can find out more about Shanti here: https://www.shantihershenson.com/ Books by Shanti Hershenson: Biome Lock The Nightmare of Ziel DeLaine The Curse of Ziel DeLaine The Ruination of Ziel DeLaine You Won't Know Her Name The Accidental Insurgent I Know Her Name Find out more about us here: https://book-lovers-companion.com Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

South African expat Jill Wallace joined us for a lively conversation about history, South Africa, script writing and becoming an independent novelist. We learned about the business of film making, researching in libraries and on the internet and what you should do to make your life a little bit more exciting every day! Enjoy! Books by Jill Wallace: War Serenade Zebra Find out more about us here: https://book-lovers-companion.com Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

In this episode we have the pleasure of a conversation with our first guest from Down Under. Australian romance fiction author KJ joins us to talk about her latest book "Ignis", the art of having a Tim Tam slam, her writing process, Christmas in Australia and more. Enjoy! Books by KJ: Ignis Change of Plans Kick Back An Unexpected Gift: Christmas in Australia Art of Magic Coming Home Learning to Swim Home Find out more about us here: https://book-lovers-companion.com Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

We had the pleasure of a wonderful conversation with the lovely Linda Jämsen, who was seeking true love. Follow us and our guest on a journey from the USA to Europe on her quest and find out what and if she found what she was looking for! Enjoy! Book by Linda Jämsen: Odyssey of Love. A Memoir of Seeking and Finding Find out more about us here: https://book-lovers-companion.com Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

Are you still looking for some books to give for Christmas or to buy for yourself? Look no further! In this episode our guest Eoin shares with us his list of book recommendations across the genres. There is something for everyone! Enjoy! Book recommendations: Caimh McDonnell, A Man With One of Those Faces (The Dublin Trilogy, Book 1) Emily St. John Mandel, Station Eleven Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games (Hunger Games Trilogy) Koushun Takami, Battle Royale: The Novel Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn Trilogy James S. A. Corey, Leviathan Wakes: Book 1 of the Expanse Mark Dawson, The Cleaner: John Milton, Book 1 Val McDermid, 1979 Stieg Larsson, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Ross O'Carroll-Kelly, Normal Sheeple Find out more here: https://book-lovers-companion.com Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: Christmas Village by Aaron Kenny Link: https://youtu.be/yjIy5VrVZYM

Crime fiction author Christoffer Petersen told us a lot about Greenland, its society, the cold, the Northern Light and the Midnight Sun. We learned how to survive at -40° C and what it means to be an independent author. He told us about his writing process and why he quit social media and more. Enjoy! Books by Christoffer Petersen: The Greenland Missing Persons Series (Book 1 - 10) Greenland Crime Series (Book 1 - 6) The Ice Star Series The Witch Family Robinson Series Find all of Christoffer's books here: https://christoffer-petersen.com/ Find out more about us here: https://book-lovers-companion.com Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

Enjoy our first Christmas Special of 2021 with two lovely and hilariously funny ladies, Harriet Armstrong and Simone Carter! We spoke to them about the inspiration of living under the paw of two very famous cats, their human friendship, why laughter is so important in this trying times and much more. Have fun with this special episode! Books by Harriet Armstrong and Simone Carter: The Little Book of George's Philosophy The Art of Nellie Doodles Rock Around the Clock Find out more here: https://book-lovers-companion.com Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: Christmas Village by Aaron Kenny  Link: https://youtu.be/yjIy5VrVZYM

For this episode we had the pleasure of a wonderful chat with YA author Naomi Ulsted and Cynthia Huijgens. Those two lovely ladies talk about writing, publishing, the dangers of social media and their impact on young people. Naomi's book will be out on 7th December with Cynthia's indie publishing house Idle Time Press. Cynthia also published book two in her "Boy between Worlds" Series! Enjoy! Book by Naomi Ulsted: The Apology Box Book by Cynthia Huijgens: Boy Between Worlds: The Novice Collector Boy Between Worlds: The Cabinet of Curiosities Polar Bear and the UFO Find out more here: https://book-lovers-companion.com Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

We had a lovely chat with Icelandic crime fiction author Óskar Guðmundsson for this episode. We spoke about writing, women, a very personal experience which led to this book, his writing process and future projects. Enjoy! Book by Óskar Guðmundsson (Engl. translation): The Commandments Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion  Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

In this episode we had the pleasure of a chat with a returning guest, romance author Clare Ashton. We spoke about her new book "The Tell Tale", a dark mystery set in Wales in the 70s. Clare shared her thoughts on life in the 70s. What is was like for women and everyone who didn't seem to fit. She told us about the ins and outs of writing a mystery and more. Enjoy! Books by Clare Ashton: The Tell Tale Finding Jessica Lambert The Goodmans Poppy Jenkins That certain something After Mrs Hamilton Pennance Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion  Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

Our guest in this episode is new author Emily Rotondi who exchanged the classroom for a life at the keyboard. Her debut novel "The Wedding Toaster" is a book that has been a long time in the making. Now it is out and she has new projects on the way. She tells about her life changing decisions, her first book and future projects! Enjoy! Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion  Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

In this episode our lovely guest C.A. Farlow told us about her upcoming novel "Paris Contagion". A political and military thriller that turns into a medical thriller! We spoke about writing during a pandemic, research and more! Enjoy!  Books by C.A. Farlow: A Quantum Convergence: Book One in the Nexus Series A Quantum Uncertainty: Book Two in the Nexus Series A Quantum Singularity: Book Three in The Nexus Series Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion  Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

For this episode we had the pleasure of a chat with author Karmen Spiljak about her new book, a culinary noir. She told us about the ideas and recipes for the book, her writing process and everything she learned about self-publishing. Enjoy! Books by Karmen Spiljak: Add Cyanide to Taste. A Culinary Noir A Perfect Flaw Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion  Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

For this episode we had the pleasure to talk to Chris Ould, screenwriter, crime fiction author and YA author. Find out how he came to choose the Faroes Islands as a location for his trilogy, what inspired him to write "Citizen Detective" and a lot more! Enjoy! Books by Chris Ould: The Blood Strand: A FAROES NOVEL The Killing Bay: Faroes novel 2 The Fire Pit: A Faroes novel #3 Street Duty 1/Knock Down The Killing Street (Street Duty, Band 2) Kind of Sleep Road Lines Citizen Detective Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion  Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

For this episode we spoke to Romanian crime fiction author Bogdan Hrib about the links between Austria and Romania, his novels, his character Stelian Munteanu, snipers on Mariahilfer Strasse, where to find the best coffee and food. Enjoy! Books by Bogdan Hrib: Greek Connection Kill the General Resilience Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion  Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

In this episode we have a wonderful chat with the lovely Natalie Hibberd. Author of a dystopian sci-fi novel for YA. Learn more about her way as a writer, her inspiration and her future plans! Enjoy! Book by Natalie Hibberd: Inside out. Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion  Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E 

Our guest in this episode is the lovely Linda Huber, author of psychological suspense novels. She told us everything about writing, character development and much more! Enjoy! Books by Linda Huber: Daria's Daughter The Attic Room: A psychological thriller The Runaway: a gripping family drama Death Wish: gripping psychological suspense Stolen Sister: a gripping family drama Chosen Child The Paradise Trees Ward Zero: ...the dead ward The Cold Cold Sea: gripping psychological suspense Baby Dear: a gripping psychological thriller Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion  Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

Space exploration, Sci-fi, character traits that where neglected in the past and a lot more where the topics of our lively and fascinating conversation with Dr Allen Stroud. Enjoy! Books by Allen Stroud: Fearless (Fiction Without Frontiers) Elite: Lave Revolution: An Official Elite Dangerous Novel (The Lave Trilogy Book 1) The Forever Man Dreams of Chaos: Official Fiction of Chaos Reborn (The Death of Gods Trilogy Book 1)  ToryTimes: A Collection of Tragic Poems The Sword of Wisimir (The Wisimir Tales Book 1) The Dragon of Wisimir (The Wisimir Tales Book 2) The Lord of Wisimir (The Wisimir Tales Book 3) A Bag of Bedtime Tales  Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion  Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

Meet nurse, author, motivational speaker and ghostwriter Ankit Shukla! Listen to a lovely conversation about his work as a nurse, his inspiration as an author and all his new and upcoming projects! Enjoy! Book by Ankit Shukla: CROSSING THE BEDSIDE: HEALTHCARE WORKERS' MOST MEMORABLE STORIES Don't Live the Good Life; Live the Better Life GOING GLOBAL: THE LIFE OF A TRAVELING NURSE I Love You, APU I Love Your Food! Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion  Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

In this episode we have a chat with the lovely Sólveig Pálsdóttir about her latest book "Silenced". She told a lot about what interests her in her characters, Iclandic culture and her upcoming projects. Enjoy! Book by Sólveig Pálsdóttir: The Fox (Ice and Crime Book 1) Silenced (Ice and Crime Book 2) Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion  Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

Trailer for Book Lover's Companion - The English Version! Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/book_companion  Feedback is always welcome: [email protected] Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E