The Write Place (formerly The Joined Up Writing Podcast)
Wayne Kelly
136 episodes
1 month ago
In this episode of The Write Place Podcast I chat with bestselling author Lulu Taylor about her new novel A Legacy of Secrets, her long career in commercial fiction and why she loves writing sweeping, gothic-tinged family sagas. We dig into the craft behind dual timelines, the challenges of discovery writing and how her background as a fiction editor shaped the way she approaches story structure and character. Lulu also talks candidly about creative setbacks, including a difficult fallout wit...
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In this episode of The Write Place Podcast I chat with bestselling author Lulu Taylor about her new novel A Legacy of Secrets, her long career in commercial fiction and why she loves writing sweeping, gothic-tinged family sagas. We dig into the craft behind dual timelines, the challenges of discovery writing and how her background as a fiction editor shaped the way she approaches story structure and character. Lulu also talks candidly about creative setbacks, including a difficult fallout wit...
From 42 Rejections to a Debut Deal – Niloufar Lamakan’s Story
The Write Place (formerly The Joined Up Writing Podcast)
40 minutes
5 months ago
From 42 Rejections to a Debut Deal – Niloufar Lamakan’s Story
Niloufar Lamakan on Persistence, Late Starts, and Age-Positive Fiction My guest this week is debut novelist Niloufar Lamakan, whose rom-com Age to Perfection celebrates older protagonists and smashes stereotypes about women over 60. We talk about Niloufar’s unexpected path into writing via a creative writing course, the determination it took to push through 42 rejections before landing a publishing deal, and why comedy needs emotional depth to really connect. She also shares candid insights i...
The Write Place (formerly The Joined Up Writing Podcast)
In this episode of The Write Place Podcast I chat with bestselling author Lulu Taylor about her new novel A Legacy of Secrets, her long career in commercial fiction and why she loves writing sweeping, gothic-tinged family sagas. We dig into the craft behind dual timelines, the challenges of discovery writing and how her background as a fiction editor shaped the way she approaches story structure and character. Lulu also talks candidly about creative setbacks, including a difficult fallout wit...
