In the Season 3 premiere of Natter, hosts Kate and Michelle sit down with award-winning author Mary Watson to discuss her latest book, The Cleaner. This insightful conversation delves into themes of home, belonging, revenge, and identity. Mary also reflects on her experiences navigating life between South Africa and Ireland.

They explore the impact of technology and social media on childhood, the dynamics of power and inequality, and the emotional journey of writing and publishing a book. Mary also shares a personal story behind The Cleaner, inspired by her experience of cleaning one night at a show and the feeling of invisibility that came with it.

This episode is a must-listen for book lovers, writers, and anyone interested in great stories!

Key topics include:

• The inspiration behind The Cleaner and its themes of revenge and identity
• How the concept of home shifts across different cultural contexts
• The challenges of raising children in a digital world
• The role of power and inequality in storytelling
• Writing with purpose and using fiction to engage with societal issues
• The emotional process of publishing and letting go of a book

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