Pandora’s Library

Author Natasha Bache talks witches, sirens, murder and magic with me, from her Shropshire home. Natasha is a former editor at HarperCollins publishers where she worked on the JRR Tolkein and Christie estates. Now an author of five books.https://www.natashabache.com/

Roxan Burley reveals the secrets of her dystopian fantasy world, set in an alternate London where the fae are real and living among us. London has been overtaken by an evil force called The Dark, who are intent on taking control, literally! Eira, a young elven doctor embarks on a journey to save her friends, save London, and possibly save the world. Roxan chats about her novels, her favourite characters and the difficulties of writing with dyslexia.

The last thing Liam expected when he moved into his new home was a ghost. For the past couple of decades, Liam has been living with the ghost of an old lady. She has been sighted 7 times by 6 different people. Footsteps echo through his house at 1AM, electronic devices are set off, EVPs are captured on tape, growls are heard, objects are moved, and coins appear out of nowhere. Liam talks to me in depth about the fascinating occurrences that have startled and amazed visitors to the house over the years. Author Liam Grave talks about the extraordinary true life haunting of his Sheffield home and his two books based on the experience: The Lady in the Bay Window and The Lady in the Bay Window 2. Money from sales of the first book go to Weston Park Cancer charity & so far he has raised £50,000. Liam also chats about his experiences writing the book. If you love ghosts check out this interview and Liam's two books. www.theladyinthebaywindow.com

I chat with Liverpudlian grimdark fantasy author Richie Billing about his novella, Together We Rise. Set in a fantasy world with a corrupt Government, who oppresses the people & pushes them to breaking point. Even the smallest people can make a difference. Stuffed full of great, realistic characters. Richie also chats about his shorty story books and his fantasy authors podcast.

LS Delorme is an author who writes across many genres, including paranormal romance. Lexy chats about her various books, living & writing in Paris, and her shocking inspirations for becoming an indie author. She also shares a few paranormal stories of her own. A fun & lively interview, great for aspiring authors, and readers searching for their next favourite author. Her book Caio is a real page turner.Bright Midnights video mentioned in the show: https://youtu.be/NNfQJb8nZ0g?si=DvmcLXqnFgahlpa0

Fortean Times news editor Ian Simmons talks about ghost chickens, poltergeists and 50 years of the Fortean Times, as well as about his new book for the Hoxton Mini Press, 'An Opinionated Guide to Haunted London - Ghouls, Ghosts, Spirits and Seances.'⁠An Opinionated Guide to Haunted London a book by Ian Simmons - Bookshop.org UK⁠⁠Hoxton Mini Press publish photography books out of east London⁠The Moon & Serpent Bumper book of magic: ⁠https://amzn.eu/d/2X0fnO4⁠Fortean Phenomena Exhibition, 1995- Croydon Clock tower museum: ⁠Charles Fort Institute - Basements of the Damned⁠Brian Catling - Gef the talking mongoose - Vanished! ⁠https://youtu.be/jXdQPpwANcA?si=3BRTMZxZh8GT1Nou⁠

Apologies for the lateness of the 5th episode, but it's coming out soon.

This month we get dark and dirty with dark romantasy author MJ Lawrie. Her books are full of morally grey men and kick ass heroines. This is MJ's first ever podcast interview.

This month, I'm interviewing supernatural suspense author, Hazel Longuet. She chats about her House of Scarabs series and Vapours, her book about her true life paranormal experiences. We discuss what life was like for her living in Egypt for 20 years, the difficulties of writing with M.E. , and her concerns about writing a rape scene. She shares her wisdom about writing, promoting and selling her books.

Fanny Garstang is a multi-genre author living in Gloucestershire, England. In this interview she chats about her dragon fantasy series, her vampire series and her novels about Mayan and Egyptian Gods. She also runs an indie author book fair in Stroud, Gloucestershire. She shares some writing advice and talks about how she writes. Great for those who are interested in finding new fantasy author or are interested in publishing a book themselves.

Helen Bruce is an author whose folkloric Heat of the Hunt trilogy brings folklore to life within the context of the modern world. In this interview, she chats about her writing & her paranormal experiences.