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Confessions of a Debut Novelist

Confessions of a Debut Novelist

By: Chloe Timms
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 Listen to Confessions of a Debut Novelist, hosted by author Chloe Timms, to hear from new and up-and-coming writers about their debut novel. We talk writing journeys, tips and advice and what it's like to be new to the world of publishing. Each episode features a writer about to have their debut novel published, covering adult, YA and children's in a range of genres. We'll hear about rejections and setbacks, how writers signed with their agent and whether their book deal was with an indie publisher or one of the big houses.

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  • Episode 4.23 Danielle Giles - Mere

    Episode 4.23 Danielle Giles - Mere
    Jul 17 2025

    In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Danielle Giles about her historical novel Mere. In this episode we discuss, why she describes writing historical fictional as creating a translation of the past, what she loves about the horror genre and what she learnt from 5 years of writing a novel that didn’t sell.



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    Buy Mere: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10990/9781035051229

    Follow Danielle: @daniellegileswriter


    Follow Chloe on Twitter: @clotimms

    Buy Chloe's debut novel The Seawomen: https://linktr.ee/chloetimms

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    37 mins
  • Episode 4.22 Jo Morey - The Night Lagoon

    Episode 4.22 Jo Morey - The Night Lagoon
    Jul 10 2025

    In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Jo Morey about her psychological suspense novel The Night Lagoon. In this episode we discuss, why her title changed in the UK, how her main character’s hearing loss adds to the novel’s tension and Jo’s strategy for getting an agent, including keeping an on-going query letter.



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    Buy The Night Lagoon: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10990/9780008713898

    Follow Jo: @jomoreystory


    Follow Chloe on Twitter: @clotimms

    Buy Chloe's debut novel The Seawomen: https://linktr.ee/chloetimms

    chloetimms.co.uk

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    43 mins
  • Episode 4.21 Mel Pennant - A Murder for Miss Hortense

    Episode 4.21 Mel Pennant - A Murder for Miss Hortense
    Jul 3 2025

    In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Mel Pennant about her crime novel A Murder for Miss Hortense. We discuss how Miss Hortense was inspired by Mel’s grandmother and golden age mysteries, the importance of balancing lightness and humour within the tragedy and resilience of the Black British community and what it’s like to write a novel when you’re used to writing plays.


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    Buy A Murder for Miss Hortense: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10990/9781399814379

    Follow Mel: @mel_pennant


    Follow Chloe on Twitter: @clotimms

    Buy Chloe's debut novel The Seawomen: https://linktr.ee/chloetimms

    chloetimms.co.uk

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    47 mins

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