The Joy of Writing
Your host is Mark Carew, author of three novels: Magnus, The Book of Alexander, and Beyond The North Wind.
Season 1 of the podcase ran from April 2020 to July 2021 and featured:
1) In-depth conversations with fellow writers about their novels
2) Discussions of the nitty-gritty of writing
3) Advice for new and aspiring writers - as in how to write a novel (my most popular episodes)
Season 2 began in December 2025 and will feature a chapter-by-chapter narration by me of my first novel Beyond The North Wind (self-published)
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Video book trailers for my three novels are at: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkCarewAuthor
The Joy of Writing
Episode 9: Amanthi Harris on how to write a book
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In the last of the series, Amanthi and I discuss what aspiring authors should be doing (hint: read widely!). She tells me about a short story/novella that she admired, the influence of which can be felt in her work.