Northern Voices

In Episode 112, I chat to experimental writer and scientist Tania Hershman. We delve into merging genres, blending particle physics and writing, and why to be a writer all you need to do is write.

Find out more:
https://taniahershman.com/
https://taniahershman.com/its-time-a-chronomemoir/
https://taniahershman.substack.com/podcast
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https://bsky.app/profile/taniahershman.bsky.social
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tania_hershman_writes
https://www.instagram.com/guillemotpress

Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for brass band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.

In the first episode of 2026, novelist Andrew Okey joins me to discuss his award-winning manuscript Jacopo's Contract. We also delve into writing the north, winning writing prizes and why literary agents should be expanding their outreach beyond London.

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https://bsky.app/profile/andrewokeyauthor.bsky.social
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/andrewokey4/

Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for brass band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.

We end 2025 on a high with episode 110 featuring novelist Chloe de Lullington. We chat about her novel, Cacoethes, writing bisexuality and why a book set in 2015 should definitely not be considered historical fiction.

Find out more:
https://www.northodox.co.uk/product-page/cacoethes-paperback
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https://bsky.app/profile/cdelull.bsky.social
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/lifeinthechlolane

Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for brass band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.

On Northern Voices today, writer and publisher Malcolm Havard joins me to talk about his many books, the highs and lows of being an indie publisher and the literary legacy of Lisbon.

Find out more:
https://www.malcolmhavard.com/
Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/malhavardwriter.bsky.social

Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for brass band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.

On Northern Voices this week, academic, novelist and folklorist Ceri Houlbrook joins me to talk about her new book, Folklore: A Journey Through Past and Present. We also delve into fantasy writing, tales of magic and mystery, and how a boggart in a park helped her begin her career.

Find out more:
https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526180377/
https://www.waterstones.com/book/winters-wishfall/ceri-houlbrook/9781785305511
https://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-masters/ma-folklore-studies
Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/cerihoulbrook.bsky.social
https://bsky.app/profile/manchesterup.bsky.social
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/cerihoulbrook/
https://www.instagram.com/manchester_university_press

Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for brass band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.