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32:02

Dawn Garisch and Breaking Milk

Rippling Pages: Interviews with Writers ·

2024/02/21

"That whole question of the invisible life...that there's something going on we cannot see that determines our health and the future of the planet."Dawn Garisch, one of South Africa's most pre-eminent writers, joins the Rippling Pages to talk about Breaking Milk, published in the UK by Heloise Press. Shortlisted for the prestigious Sunday Times South Africa/CNA Literary Awards '21, it finally lands on our shores. Dawn is also a doctor and a CEO of the Life Righting Collective, a non-profit

32:55

Rachel Mann and Eleanor Among the Saints

Rippling Pages: Interviews with Writers ·

2024/01/25

"Wounds, whilst they open us to the world...they can be points of infection." Welcome to 2024 and a new episode of the Rippling Pages. Rachel Mann is a poet, scholar, novelist and Anglican priest. She is Rachel Mann is here to talk about her new collection, Eleanor Among the Saints (Carcanet), which takes inspiration from the life of Eleanor 'John' Rykener. A trans woman, seamstress, embroider, and sex worker who lived in medieval England. More info about the book here This is Rachel's second

31:20

Jo Scott-Coe on the Life and Death of Kathy Leissner...

Rippling Pages: Interviews with Writers ·

2023/12/06

"Kathy had a documentary impulse that is teaching us now." Jo Scott-Coe returns to the Rippling Pages to talk about her latest book, UNHEARD WITNESS: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF KATHY LEISSNER WHITMAN (University of Texas Press) Jo is a previous guest of the podcast, joining us in Series 2 to discuss MASS (Pelekinesis), an account of Charles Whitman, the Texas Tower Shooter. Listen to that episode here: https://ripplingpages.podbean.com/e/jo-scott-coe-on-mass/ Now she returns to discuss a follow-up

31:19

Charlotte Eichler and Swimming Between Islands

Rippling Pages: Interviews with Writers ·

2023/11/03

"It's not confessional...but it's absolutely full of concrete details of things that I've observed or really happened." Charlotte Eichler joins the Rippling Pages to discuss her new collection, SWIMMING BETWEEN ISLANDS, published by Carcanet Tickets to Tom Branfoot launch that I'm hosting here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/boar-book-launch-tickets-733576425837 Rippling Points Fruit bats: the mystery of the mystery, and how we write it Unnatural world: how even poets find it difficult to

33:49

Baron Wormser on Silence, Solitude and Shakespeare

Rippling Pages: Interviews with Writers ·

2023/10/20

"There was a lot of solitude quiet and silence, and I believe poetry exists in relation to silence." Baron Wormser, a former National Endowment for the Arts and Guggenheim Fellow, is here to talk about his eleventh collection of poetry, THE HISTORY HOTEL, and THE ROAD WASHES OUT IN SPRING , an account of a poet living life off the grid. Tickets to Tom Branfoot launch that I'm hosting here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/boar-book-launch-tickets-733576425837 Rippling Points The rhythm of poetry,

37:50

Leslie Smolan and the Life and Work of Rodney Smith

Rippling Pages: Interviews with Writers ·

2023/09/25

"it took a lot of courage to keep going and channel that sadness and melancholy into pictures of such joy and exuberance " Leslie Smolan, widow and creative partner of the photographer Rodney Smith is here to talk about a new book celebrating his life and work. A LEAP OF FAITH, with essays from Paul Martineau, Rebecca Senf, and Graydon Carter, is also packed full of Rodney's iconic images. It's published by Getty Publications (available here ) Leslie is a founder and director of the

34:22

Nii Ayikwei Parkes and Azúcar

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2023/08/17

"We live in a world where we increasingly want to control everything...I hope that in fictional spaces, the effort of trying to keep up becomes so much you eventually say, hey, let's go." Nii Ayikwei Parkes is here to discuss his second novel, Azúcar, published by Peepal Tree Press. How do we grow in... Fictional spaces: understanding when we're not in control Real spaces: understanding control and conditioning Enjoyed this episode - why not send a small donation to support with the running

29:48

James Clarke and Sanderson’s Isle

Rippling Pages: Interviews with Writers ·

2023/07/20

"I hate judging characters - you have to have respect for people's origins." James Clarke is here to talk about his new novel, Sanderson's Isle, published by Serpent's Tail (buy here) Enjoyed this episode - why not send a small donation to support with the running costs! Thank you! - https://ko-fi.com/liambishop Rippling Points Ebullient characters: stepping into the sixties and using real-life figures as reference points and inspiration Lost and looking: writing characters that are lost and

34:14

Bloomsday special with Helen Palmer!

Rippling Pages: Interviews with Writers ·

2023/06/16

'I wanted to write a queer love story, Blackpool is crying out for literary renditions and I'm obsessed by Ulysses.' Helen Palmer is here to talk about her Ulysses inspired queer love story, Pleasure Beach which is published by Prototype (more info here!) Enjoyed today's episode? Leave a tip!: https://ko-fi.com/liambishop Rippling Points Corrie and the Tower: setting a novel in Blackpool. Time please: The enduring appeal of a novel set in a day Reference Points James Joyce Julia

31:39

Duncan Wiese and TITYRUS: A PASTORAL

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2023/06/06

"There is a genuine search for something - much of the time it turns out to be distraction." Duncan Wiese joins me from Denmark to discuss his new collection of poetry based on Virgil's Eclogues, Tityrus: A Pastoral. Published by Lolli Editions (more info here!), the poems were translated by Max Minden Ribeiro (Pelle Hvenegaard’s Dear Zoe Ukhona and Finn Juhl: Life, Work, World by Christian Bundegaarand) and Sam Riviere (81 Austerities, Kim Kardashian's Marriage) Enjoyed this episode - why not

30:07

Soraya Palmer and The Human Origins of Beatrice...

Rippling Pages: Interviews with Writers ·

2023/05/10

"I was interested in stories with stories and how the family used folklore to approach conflict" Soraya Palmer joins me from Brooklyn to discuss her debut novel, recently released in the UK, The Human Origins of Beatrice Porter and Other Essential Ghosts, published by Serpent's Tail (more info here!). We speak about hauntings, family narratives, and Anansi the animal trickster! Enjoyed this episode - why not send a small donation to support with the running costs! Thank you! -

45:04

Catalan Literature in Translation Special!

Rippling Pages: Interviews with Writers ·

2023/04/20

It's a Catalan Literature in Translation Special! I'm delighted to welcome Mara Faye Lethem and Tiago Miller to discuss two recently released books from Catalonia Irene Solà's When I Sing, Mountains Dance has has been re-released in paperback translated by Mara for Granta Josep Maria Argemí's The Angel of Santa Sofia has been newly released and translated by Tiago for Fum d'Estampa Enjoyed this episode - why not send a small donation to support with the running costs! Thank you! -

29:04

Seraphina Madsen and Aurora

Rippling Pages: Interviews with Writers ·

2023/03/24

"I was fascinated by the idea of what is real and what isn't real what people perceive to be real and not real" Welcome back to Series 4 of the Rippling Pages. And Seraphina Madsen is here to talk witches, the occult and different realities! Aurora is Seraphina's second novel and is published by Dodo Ink Read an extract here Enjoyed this episode - why not send a small donation to support with the running costs! Thank you! - https://ko-fi.com/liambishop Rippling Points: Witchhunts and

33:06

Caitlin Stobie and THIN SLICES

Rippling Pages: Interviews with Writers ·

2022/10/17

"I don't think poetry should be giving a lesson to anyone" Caitlin Stobie is here to talk about THIN SLICES, her new collection from Verve Press (Pre-order here ) Caitlin examines culture's need for 'origin' myths, as well as asking what is a language for the pre-lingual? We recorded this episode in the run-up to Caitlin's appearance at Ilkley Literature Festival - more of which you can find out here: https://www.ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk/whats-on And find out more about the University of

42:00

Cristina Bendek and Robin Myers - Salt Crystals

Rippling Pages: Interviews with Writers ·

2022/09/29

Both writer and translator of SALT CRYSTALS, Cristina Bendek and Robin Myers, are here to discuss this shape-shifting and history-searching novel. A book about a woman, Victoria, who explores her own and the island she's from, San Andrés's, history. Find out more about the book here Rippling Points: A momentaneous piece or peace? How can we write about the transient, the changing, in a form which preaches endurability and timelessness? Disease as a symptom: why Cristina chose to write about

37:35

Nicholas Royle and White Spines:

Rippling Pages: Interviews with Writers ·

2022/08/25

"It's a quest to try to collect all of the Picadors..." Nicholas Royle is here to talk about White Spines: Confessions of a Book Collector, and his journey to find Picador books. You can buy the book here Enjoyed this episode - why not send a small donation to support with the running costs! Thank you! - https://ko-fi.com/liambishop Rippling Points The Second Life of Books: the second-hand bookshop as a home for new, undiscovered and forgotten writers Got to Catch Them All: Is your favourite

32:51

Caroline Clark and Own Sweet Time

Rippling Pages: Interviews with Writers ·

2022/07/21

"All this wouldn't have happened without that experience of cancer..." Caroline Clark is here with one of the most tender and moving books due to be released this year: Own Sweet Time. Caroline's book is about the "hardest thing she's been through physically" and the "hardest things she's found mentally. Find out more book here: Enjoyed this episode - why not send a small donation to support with the running costs! Thank you! - https://ko-fi.com/liambishop Rippling Points In the moment: how

41:22

Sarah Schofield and Safely Gathered In

Rippling Pages: Interviews with Writers ·

2022/06/16

"As humans, we're really scared of forgetting..." Welcome back for another episode of the Rippling Pages – I’m delighted to speaking to Sarah Schofield, author of the short story collection, SAFELY GATHERED IN (Comma Press - you can find here) Enjoyed this episode - why not send a small donation to support with the running costs! Thank you! - https://ko-fi.com/liambishop Rippling Points: Safely Gathered In? Containment as a literary, psychological and physical idea Shopping lists and short

41:58

Richard Price - the Owner of the Sea

Rippling Pages: Interviews with Writers ·

2022/05/20

"Song is very powerful...it's not a truth teller, it's a state-changer." Richard Price joins today's show to discuss his collection of 'Three Inuit Stories Retold.' Published by Carcanet, the book was a Scotsman Book of the Year in 2021, and Richard joined me to discuss the challenges of retelling these tales. You can buy the book here: https://www.carcanet.co.uk/cgi-bin/indexer?product=9781800171176 Enjoyed this episode - why not send a small donation to support with the running costs! Thank

36:04

Erica Mou and Clarissa Botsford on THIRSTY SEA

Rippling Pages: Interviews with Writers ·

2022/04/21

"The first thing that came to me? A woman, alone with the sea, and in charge of her own destiny?" Welcome back to the Rippling Pages and Series Three: Beneath the Surface. We have Erica Mou and Clarissa Botsford here to discuss Thirsty Sea. Erica is a successful musician with six albums to her name. Her novel is translated by Clarissa and published by exciting new press, Héloïse Press, who are championing world-wide female talent. You can buy the book

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