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Joining us in the Audible Studios to talk about her debut novel, Killing It, is British author Asia Mackay. From working as a presenter and TV producer in Shanghai to project management for Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s motorbike documentaries in London, Asia Mackay’s debut comedic thriller published in 2018, Killing It, looks to make a mark in the world of espionage fiction.

Asia Mackay talks to us about her protagonist, Lex Tyler, her own experiences as a working mum that made it into the book and how she juggles her family life with her new career.

Joining us in the Audible Studios to talk about his latest book, Saving Britain: How We Must Change to Prosper in Europe, is political economist, writer and journalist Will Hutton. Alongside Will Hutton’s work as writer for the Observer, the former BBC journalist is also the Chair of the Big Innovation Centre and current Principal of Hertford College, University of Oxford. Author of 11 books, his most recognised and acclaimed title is The State We’re In, first published in 1995.

A senior features writer for the Daily Mail for over two decades, interviewing the likes of J.K. Rowling, Muhammad Ali and Gordon Brown, to name a few, Angela Levin is one of the world’s most distinguished human interest journalists. Angela’s latest book is Harry: Conversations with the Prince, an in-depth look at the real Prince Harry behind the camera. Angela Levin talks to us about her latest biography of HRH Prince Harry, how it came about and how Prince Harry has changed over the years.

Joining us in the Audible Studios to discuss her latest book, Impossible Things Before Breakfast, is award-winning actress, writer and comedian Rebecca Front. Known for her work in both television and radio, including comedies such as The Thick of It, Nighty Night and The Day Today and dramas such as Lewis, War and Peace and Death Comes to Pemberley, Rebecca Front follows on from her 2014 book, Curious: True Stories and Loose Connections, with another collection of personal essays in Impossible Things Before Breakfast.

Joining us in the Audible Studios to discuss his new book, China’s Great Wall of Debt, is former Wall Street Journal reporter and financial expert Dinny McMahon. Having spent 13 years in China as a journalist specialising in the banking and financial sector, McMahon has spent his career reporting on China’s economy. He wrote his first book, China’s Great Wall of Debt, whilst a fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, DC. Dinny McMahon talks to us about what his book reveals, how China’s economy is viewed globally and how he overcame the challenges of reporting in China.

Best-selling author, scriptwriter and former journalist James Swallow joins us to discuss his explosive new action thriller, Ghost. The highly anticipated third instalment in the Marc Dane Trilogy, Ghost sees Dane take on his most terrifying case yet as a terrible threat emerges from the depths of the dark net and a devastating betrayal is uncovered at the heart of a covert strike force. In this interview, we talk to James about writing the beloved MI6 field agent Marc Dane, how audio differs from words on a page, and his award-winning career writing video games, tie-ins, audio dramas and more.

Award-winning mental health campaigner, film producer, public speaker, writer and vlogger Jonny Benjamin talks to us about the release of his debut audiobook, The Stranger on the Bridge. Jonny first emerged in the public eye in 2014 after launching the #FindMike campaign, and you might remember him as the real-life protagonist of It’s A Wonderful Life, saved from the grips of depression not by an angel but by a stranger on a bridge.

Multiaward-winning runner and CEO of The 401 Foundation Ben Smith talks to us about his debut audiobook, 401: The Extraordinary Story of the Man Who Ran 401 Marathons in 401 Days and Changed His Life Forever. Detailing the many challenges he faced and overcame, in this interview, Ben discusses how bullying impacted him, why he decided to create the 401 Challenge and how he’s carrying on its legacy.

Joining us in the Audible Studios to discuss her new book, Hot Flush: Music, Motherhood and the Menopause, is singer and TV presenter Michelle Heaton. After undergoing an elective double mastectomy and hysterectomy, Michelle offers a refreshingly honest memoir of her experiences with early menopause in her book Hot Flush.

Guy Gunaratne, award-winning designer, documentary filmmaker, video journalist and cofounder of CODOC and Storygami, talks to us about the release of their debut audiobook, In Our Mad and Furious City. Singled out by the Guardian as one of its Fresh Voices: 50 Writers to Read Now, Guy’s blistering first novel opens a window into the lives of three young boys living on a London housing estate and riding the current wave of radicalism, terrorism and social division.

Emma Gannon, award-winning blogger, writer, podcaster and digital marketer, talks to us about her second audiobook, The Multi-Hyphen Method: Work Less, Create More and Design a Career That Works for You. An essential new business book for the digital age, it encourages everyone to future-proof themselves, spot trends, avoid being pigeonholed, work smarter, take strategic risks, demand more flexibility and create more with even the smallest amount of time.

Kate Mosse, international best-selling author of the Languedoc Trilogy and The Taxidermist’s Daughter, as well as cofounder and chair of the Women’s Prize for Fiction, brings us the first instalment of her new and highly anticipated series, The Burning Chambers, set in 16th-century Languedoc. In it, religious wars begin to take hold as a young Catholic girl and a Huguenot believer find themselves in possession of a priceless treasure.

Multiaward-winning screenwriter, director and professional blogger Vicki Psarias talks to us about the release of her new audiobook, Mumboss: The Honest Mum’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving at Work and at Home. Founder of HonestMum.com, Vicki has written a book full of practical advice, tips and tricks to help fellow #mumbosses (and dad bosses!) navigate the real and digital worlds. In this interview, we discuss Vicki’s personal journey, blogging and what she hopes to do next.

In this interview, we talk to multiaward-winning serial social entrepreneur and cofounder and former CEO of Livity, Don’t Panic and Live Magazine, Sam Conniff Allende. Following the creation of his debut audiobook, Be More Pirate: Or How to Take on the World and Win, Sam encourages listeners to discover and use the radical strategies of golden age pirates in their everyday lives. Also addressing the people who have already followed the book’s advice and made a change, and the inspiration behind his innovative social approach, we celebrate the modern-day rebels that have challenged the status quo and postulate on those yet to come.

Joining us in the Audible Studios to discuss his Echoes of the Fall trilogy is award-winning fantasy and sci-fi writer Adrian Tchaikovsky. He visited us on the release of the third and final book in the series, The Hyena and the Hawk. A prolific writer who has published over 16 novels, Tchaikovsky sets the bar high with his sheer imagination. In this interview, Adrian Tchaikovsky introduces us to the different tribes in this latest series, talks about how he goes about creating a world and explains how writing sci-fi and fantasy feels very different.

Imogen Hermes Gower, author of one of the most anticipated novels of 2018, joined us to discuss this, her debut, The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock. A spellbinding story of curiosity and obsession, it is filled to the brim with intelligence, heart and wit. Listen to this exclusive interview to find out more about Imogen’s writing process and research strategies and what it was like to see the audiobook being recorded.

Joining us in the Audible Studios to discuss his book How to Survive the End of the World (When It’s in Your Own Head) is comedy writer Aaron Gillies. Most commonly known by his Twitter handle, TechnicallyRon, Gillies has written on the subject of mental health for various magazines and blogs. He talks to us about identifying anxiety and what can really help when living with it, the role that humour plays in his own mental health and what the experience of recording the audiobook was like.

Doctor, journalist and author Rachel Clarke joins Audible Studios to discuss her semiautobiographical audiobook, Your Life in My Hands. A poignant and honest depiction of the daily challenges faced by junior doctors on the NHS front line, the audiobook has been praised and applauded by the likes of Jon Snow, Alastair Campbell and Professor Neena Modi. In this interview, Rachel addresses the difficult working conditions she’s had to endure as an NHS doctor, the overcrowding and underfunding of the institution she dedicates her life to and her hopes for a future in which the National Health Service stands strong once again.

Clare Mackintosh, number one best-selling author of I Let You Go and I See You, joins us in the Audible Studios for a second time to introduce us to her new and highly anticipated psychological thriller, Let Me Lie, narrated by Game of Thrones star Gemma Whelan. Listeners will be taken on a journey full of twists and turns when new mother Anna Johnson adapts to life with a baby whilst simultaneously trying to discover the truth behind her parents’ alleged double suicide. In this exclusive interview, we talk to Clare about her inspiration for the book, her favourite character to date and exploring mental health in her writing.

Well-being coach, writer and presenter George Anderson talks to us about his upcoming audiobook, Beginner’s Luck Guide for Non-runners. Imparting award-winning training advice on how to slowly build up fitness levels, stay motivated and even start to enjoy exercise, George explains the reasoning behind his running programme in this exclusive interview.