• WRITER 659: Maryrose Cuskelly on her ‘neighbourhood noir’ novel 'The Campers'

  • Apr 14 2025
  • Length: 47 mins
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WRITER 659: Maryrose Cuskelly on her ‘neighbourhood noir’ novel 'The Campers'

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  • What does ‘neighbourhood noir’ look like as a genre? Author Maryrose Cuskelly knows, and she discusses her latest novel The Campers, blending crime and psychological elements as well as contemporary issues.

    00:00 Welcome
    04:43 Writing tip: The importance of practice
    10:26 WIN!: The Gatsby Gambit by Claire Anderson Wheeler
    13:01 Word of the week: ‘Galligaskins’
    15:00 Writer in residence: Maryrose Cuskelly
    18:01 Inspirations for The Campers
    21:38 Defining the genre
    22:12 Maryrose’s research and writing process
    26:43 Bringing the setting to life
    28:08 Incorporating COVID into the story
    29:35 Character development and choices
    31:09 Homelessness and social issues
    33:04 The writing process and fellowships
    36:29 Balancing writing and life
    38:48 Publicity and new projects
    44:36 Tips for crime writers
    45:58 Final thoughts

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