Award-winning journalist turned historical fiction author Emma Cowing discusses her debut novel, 'The Show Woman,' which is inspired by her family's history and set in Edwardian Scotland's fairgrounds. Emma shares insights into her writing process, the challenges she faced, and the importance of women's stories in history. She also reads an excerpt from her book, delves into character development, and offers book recommendations, all while highlighting the significance of research and authenticity in storytelling.

Books recommended in this episode:

Bring The House Down by Charlotte Runcie

The Mourning Necklace by Kate Foster

Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis

In this episode of 'In My Good Books', Susie Green chats with Fran McBookface about the world of book reviewing. They discuss Fran's journey into book reviewing, her reading preferences, and the community aspect of being a reviewer. The conversation also covers practical advice for aspiring reviewers, how to obtain review copies, the ethics of reviewing, and how to handle negative reviews. They conclude with book recommendations and insights into the Edinburgh Women's Book Festival.

Book recommendations:

Ordinary Saints by Niamh Ni Mhaoileoin

Our Last Wild Days by Anna Bailey

The Impossible Thing by Belinda Bauer

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