We are Freya and April, and in this podcast we talk about just how horrible the world is. If you like to hear things that will possibly scare you, definitely confuse you and probably make you hate us, this is for you. Go on, give it a listen.
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Freya Garcia Podcasts
Conversations on writing, publishing, class, race, mental health and lockdown
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Our first episode darlings. We made this just for you, please enjoy. In this episode, we talk about Elisa Lam and Joanna Yeates, there's mystery and scandal, and most importantly, proof that the world is a horrible, horrible place. Instagram - @twiahhppodcast Twitter - @twiahhppodcast Freya - Twitter - @FreyaGarcia - Instagram - @freyagarcia_x Apri…
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Emma Byrne & Freya Daly Sadgrove: Language, Woman!
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How anxiety gives you power; the art of the self-roast and talking to your Lego - this is Emma Byrne and Freya Daly Sadgrove in conversation with Georgie Codd on 'Language, Woman!' Content warning: Viewer discretion advised - this talk contains explicit language, and references to depression and anxiety, sexual assault, child abuse and other topics…
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Emma Glass & Margarita García Robayo: Novel(la) Ideas
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What is ‘women’s writing’, are the pressures different? Plus the power of writing without form or plot, and the ghost stories nurses tell - this is Emma Glass & Margarita García Robayo in conversation with Professor Susan Rudy on 'Novel(la) Ideas'. This discussion was part of BookBound, a from-home literary festival that was held during the 2020 Co…
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Stanley Donwood & Caleb Femi: What the Artist Saw
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Growing up on an estate; who do we create art for, and thwarted lumberjack dreams - this is Stanley Donwood & Caleb Femi in conversation with author Dan Richards on ‘What the Artist Saw’ This discussion was part of BookBound, a from-home literary festival that was held during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. BookBound partnered with Wasafiri Magazine to…
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Jennifer Wong & Soniah Kamal: Relocation, Relocation, Relocation
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The influence of place and longing; social norms across time and space and taking your roots with you - this is Jennifer Wong and Soniah Kamal in conversation with author Romesh Gunesekera on ‘Relocation, Relocation, Relocation’ This discussion was part of BookBound, a from-home literary festival that was held during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. Boo…
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Paul Mendez & Niven Govinden: In Place of Pages
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Voguing balls and jehovas witnesses, the “queer canon” and why ticking boxes doesn’t mean living in boxes - this is Paul Mendez & Niven Govinden in conversation with podcaster Octavia Bright. This discussion was part of BookBound, a from-home literary festival that was held during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. BookBound partnered with Wasafiri Magazi…
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Kim Sherwood & Eleanor Wasserberg: Fiction and History, Now
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Fictionalising your own family history; how to talk about the Holocaust at dinner parties; and the joy of dogs - this is Kim Sherwood and Eleanor Wasserberg in conversation with author Dan Richards on ‘Fiction and History, Now’ This discussion was part of BookBound, a from-home literary festival that was held during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. Book…
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Pip Adam & Guy Gunaratne: Uncomfortable Truths
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Fissures between generations; owning the non-belonging and time as a spiral - this is Pip Adam and Guy Gunaratne in conversation with author Azadeh Moaveni on ‘Uncomfortable Truths’. This discussion was part of BookBound, a from-home literary festival that was held during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. BookBound partnered with Wasafiri Magazine to cha…
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Paul McVeigh, Alex Wheatle, Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Touch of Class
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Bad advice, confidence, and what makes you working class - this is Paul McVeigh, Alex Wheatle, Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett on 'A Touch of Class'. This discussion was part of BookBound, a from-home literary festival that was held during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. BookBound partnered with Wasafiri Magazine to champion diverse authors, and raised money fo…
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Winnie M. Li & Daniel Mella: Real Live Fiction
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Exploring your trauma through fiction; survival and randomness - this is Winnie M. Li & Daniel Mella in conversation with poet Jamie Trower on ‘Real Live Fiction’ Content warning: viewer discretion advised - this event contains references to sexual assault and bereavement. Scroll down for places to go for support. This discussion was part of BookBo…
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Dan Richards & Philip Hoare: Writing the fathoms
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Flotsam, the call of the sea and ghostly dogs - this is Dan Richards & Philip Hoare in conversation with Malú Ansaldo, Head of Performing Arts at Roundhouse Theatre, on ‘Writing the Fathoms’ This discussion was part of BookBound, a from-home literary festival that was held during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. BookBound partnered with Wasafiri Magazin…
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Writing from an animal's perspective; navigating publishing and why wolves are great - this is Michelle Paver and Richard Lambert in conversation with author and BookBound 2020 Founder Georgie Codd on the theme of ‘Dark Beasts’. This discussion was part of BookBound, a from-home literary festival that was held during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. Boo…
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Clare Pooley & C.J. Flood: Authentic Authors
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Accidental sobriety, the gendered difference of drunkenness and feeling judged - this is Clare Pooley & C.J. Flood in conversation with podcaster Octavia Bright on ‘Authentic Authors’ This discussion was part of BookBound, a from-home literary festival that was held during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. BookBound partnered with Wasafiri Magazine to ch…
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Daniel M. Ortberg & Rijula Das: Challenging Conversations
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Learning about yourself through listening; compassion for opposing positions and the language of transition - this is Daniel M. Ortberg & Rijula Das in conversation with Amber Massie-Blomfield on 'Challenging Conversations' This discussion was part of BookBound, a from-home literary festival that was held during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. BookBoun…
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Georgie Codd & Samantha Harvey: Shapeless Fears
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Swimming while anxious, sleeping while depressed, the impact of staring at trees and Googling dead people - this is Georgie Codd and Samantha Harvey in conversation with podcaster Sarah Allely on 'Shapeless Fears'. This discussion was part of BookBound, a from-home literary festival that was held during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. BookBound partner…
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David Lammy & Maya Goodfellow: Migration and Belonging in Britain
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British immigration, education gaps and Comic Relief - this is David Lammy MP, & Maya Goodfellow in conversation with Wasafiri Magazine Editor Malachi McIntosh on 'Migration, Britain and Beyond the Pandemic'. This discussion was part of BookBound, a from-home literary festival that was held during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. BookBound partnered wit…
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Sarah Perry & Abi Palmer: Snakes, crows and paddling pools
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Living with chronic pain, defining yourself and writing through it - this is Sarah Perry & Abi Palmer in conversation with Dan Richards on ‘Snakes, Crows, and Paddling Pools’. This discussion was part of BookBound, a from-home literary festival that was held during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. BookBound partnered with Wasafiri Magazine to champion d…
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Intisar Khanani & Holly Bourne: Teenage Dreams
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Writing for young adults - how, why and the responsibilities - this is Intisar Khanani & Holly Bourne in conversation with author C.J. Flood on ‘Teenage dreams' This discussion was part of BookBound, a from-home literary festival that was held during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. BookBound partnered with Wasafiri Magazine to champion diverse authors,…
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Max Porter & Will Harris: Lyricism and London
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Creative processes and doodling - this is Max Porter and Will Harris in conversation with Jamie Trower on ‘Lyricism and London’. This discussion was part of BookBound, a from-home literary festival that was held during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. BookBound partnered with Wasafiri Magazine to champion diverse authors, and raised money for the UK men…
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Nikesh Shukla & Monique Roffey: Writing Lessons
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Writing as a craft; equality in literary education and who needs lesson - this is Nikesh Shukla & Monique Roffey in conversation with Professor Tessa McWatt on 'Writing Lessons'. This discussion was part of BookBound, a from-home literary festival that was held during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. BookBound partnered with Wasafiri Magazine to champio…
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Shaping your story into memoir; transcending class backgrounds (or not) - this is Horatio Clare and Sam Mills in conversation with Georgina Lawton on 'Inside Minds'. This discussion was part of BookBound, a from-home literary festival that was held during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. BookBound partnered with Wasafiri Magazine to champion diverse aut…
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Renee & Lola Olufemi: Crimes of the Feminist Activist
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Generations of feminists connect - this is Becky Manawatu in conversation with Renée & Lola Olufemi on 'Crimes of the feminist activist'. Books: Renée, ‘The Wild Card’ Lola Olufemi, ‘Feminism Interrupted' Becky Manawatu, ‘Auē’ This discussion was part of BookBound, a from-home literary festival that was held during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. BookB…
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Robert Webb & Cathy Rentzenbrink: Matters of the Heart
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Georgie Codd introduces a conversation between Robert Webb & Cathy Rentzenbrink on ‘Matters of the Heart’ This discussion was part of BookBound, a from-home literary festival that was held during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. BookBound partnered with Wasafiri Magazine to champion diverse authors, and raised money for the UK mental health charity Mind…
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BookBound 2020 is a podcast series of conversations between authors from the UK, New Zealand, the USA, Uruguay, Colombia and more about writing, mental health, publishing, class, race, sex, sexuality and life in lockdown. We are a team of volunteers and we are raising money for the UK-based mental health charity, Mind. You can donate here: www.just…
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