On this week's podcast: I talk about leading a double life, talk about the moment my biggest dreams all became real! And welcome debut author Jo Leevers to the podcast to talk about her debut novel, the fabulous Radio 2 Book Club pick, Tell Me How This Ends  

Don't forget - you can also pre-order my first book "This Child of Mine" here: 

amzn.to/3KR3WB4 

If you would like a signed copy – you can pop along and buy one in person at my launch party on July 6th, or click here to pre-order a signed copy from Big Green Bookshop: https://www.biggreenbookshop.com/signed-copies/signed-this-child-of-mine-by-emma-claire-wilson/prod_1246.html 

Link to my ‘unboxing video’ : https://rb.gy/i8766 

Many thanks to Jo Leevers for joining us on the podcast today.  

For more information about Jo, you can find her on Twitter: @JoLeevers 

Tell Me How This Ends is out now in all good bookstores, or you can pop over to amazon and order it directly : https://rb.gy/d81mn 

Launch Party Details: 

Emma-Claire Wilson in Conversation with Ally Sinclair 

Thursday 6th July – 5:30 – 8pm Word on the Water : https://www.wordonthewater.co.uk/ 

If you fancy popping along, drop me a DM on Twitter so I can add your name to the list 

On this week's podcast: I have an apology to make – I talk about making room for the unexpected – and welcome some incredible best-selling authors to the podcast to talk about a topic close to my heart – music – and how it can and does influence as writers.

Don't forget - you can also pre-order my first book "This Child of Mine" here:

amzn.to/3KR3WB4

Many thanks to those authors who contributed to this week's podcast;

Cailean Stead

David Barnett

Julie Cohen

John Marrs and Louise Beech

Many thanks also to Jessica Redland, Sarah Bennett and Christine Whittmore

Please check out some of the amazing books talked about in this week's podcast using the links below:

Spotlight Author This Week: DE White : https://amzn.to/3LTsgT4

@DEWhiteAuthor

Books mentioned in this podcast:

Cailean Stead (@CaileanSteed) : Home https://amzn.to/3LWxE82

David Barnett (@davidmbarnett):  Calling Major Tom - https://amzn.to/3LwmTrz

The Growing Pains of Jennifer Ebert: https://amzn.to/3VzFHLh

There’s a Light That Never Goes Out : https://amzn.to/3AVoFxv

Julie Cohen (@julie_cohen): Dear Thing: https://amzn.to/3ATjv59

Together: https://amzn.to/3VAcIqs

Bad Men: https://amzn.to/416ple4

Bad Men Spotify Playlist : https://spoti.fi/3ASTIKD

John Marrs (@johnmarrs1):

The One : https://amzn.to/3HARZNt

The One Spotify Playlist : https://spoti.fi/44vqPkZ

Louise Beech / Louise Swanson (@LouiseWriter):

I Am Dust : https://amzn.to/3p1gGwa

Dust by Carrie Martin : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAyrsMuem6A

Music Links: Japanese LoFi Beats : https://youtu.be/jrTMMG0zJyI

Quiet Quest – Recommended by Sarah Bennett : https://www.youtube.com/@QuietQuest (focus and nature sounds radio station)

My husbands music can be found under The One Eyed Man : https://spoti.fi/3LyV2Ht

On this week's podcast, I get REAL and face the fear of book two, I discuss where book ideas come from and dive into some techniques to help you actually start writing that novel.  

We’ll also hear from Author Shelly Mack about her exciting announcement in this weeks author spotlight.

Don't forget - you can also pre-order my first book "This Child of Mine" here:

amzn.to/3mhwCJj

Please check out the amazing books written by this weeks debut authors using the links below:

Books mentioned: Romancing the Beat : https://amzn.to/3JGQDkE 

Julie Cohen Post it Note Course: https://novel-gazing-with-julie-cohen.teachable.com/p/using-post-its-to-transform-your-writing 

Author Spotlight: 

Shelly Mack https://shellymackbooks.co.uk/ 

Twitter: @Shellymackbooks 

Authors Featured this week:

Diane Billas 

Twitter: @dianebillas 

DOES LOVE ALWAYS WIN? – June 2023: https://bit.ly/40fKSSb 

Suzie Hull Far Across the Ocean: https://amzn.to/40cpCfT 

Twitter: @SuzieHull1 

Rachel Corsini

Twitter: @madameraerae Sushi and Sea Lions : May 2023 

Ciarán McGonagle 

Twitter: @CPMcGonagle 

Jennifer Bibby Twitter: @jennyfromthewr1 The Cornish Hideaway : https://amzn.to/40bJTlO 

Jodie Robins

Twitter: @JodieRobins 

Helen Yendall 

The Highland Girls at War : https://amzn.to/3LKibZ7 

Twitter: @HelenYendall 

Anna Britton 

Twitter: @BrittonBookGeek 

Shot in the Dark due October 2023 

Lynnda Worsnop 

Belinda E Edwards Batting for Charlie: https://amzn.to/40CTEcJ

Twitter: @BooksByBelinda

On this week’s podcast I’ll update you on the movements behind the scenes – share an exclusive secret and explain a little about the importance of blurbs and how to get them.

Plus - I’m excited to be interviewing Natali Simmonds off the back of her latest publishing announcement.

With so much excitement surrounding the launch of her debut thriller – we chat about her route to publication, the truth behind the ‘instant success’ and how her announcement day this time round felt totally different to the announcement she made with debut fantasy.

Authors Featured this week:

Natali Simmonds #SaveEm www.save-em.com

Twitter: @NJSimmondsbooks

Good Girls Die Last : https://amzn.to/3lhs6L1

Laura Shepperson

Twitter: @LauraShepperson The Heroines : https://amzn.to/3yP8ZuR

Alison Stockham

Twitter: @AlisonStockham The Cuckoo Sister : https://amzn.to/3JOngy6

On this week's podcast, we are talking about the importance of writing tribes and why we wouldn't have been published without them. I'm also excited to be joined by an impressive group of debut authors who share their favourite tips with you.

As if that wasn't enough, I am delighted to be joined by Anna Britton who talks about her own announcement day just a few hours after she shared the news with the world.

You can also pre-order my first book "This Child of Mine" here:

Please check out the amazing books written by this weeks debut authors using the links below:

Anna Britton - @BrittonBookGeek 

Shot in the Dark – details coming soon https://annabritton.co.uk/  

Kate Baker - @katefbaker Maid of Steel - https://amzn.to/3ZHjGve 

Diane Billas - @dianebillas Does Love Always Win? - https://bit.ly/3YFUnse 

Rachel Corsini - @madameraerae Sushi and Sea Lions - https://amzn.to/3ZVinZk 

Stacey Thomas - @Staceyv_Thomas The Revels - https://amzn.to/3ZXMMGl 

Lynsey May - @LynseyMay Weak Teeth - https://amzn.to/3YMleD6 

Sally Ann Martyn - @sallyannemartyn 

The Clinic - https://amzn.to/3T8Yzzj 

Cailean Steed - @CaileanSteed Home - https://amzn.to/427peRw  

Isabella May - @IsabellaMayBks https://amzn.to/3J0haJq 

Natali Simmonds - @NJSimmondsbooks Good Girls Die Last - https://amzn.to/3yqLwjv 

On this week's podcast, it’s announcement week and I finally get to tell the world about my deal, a secret I’ve been keeping for almost 6 months.

I'll also talk about that night I got drunk a decade ago and told my husband I wanted to write a book, a little about why I decided to write a book, and why my first book will never ever be published.

Then we’ll fast forward to how I learned my craft with some teasers for the next episodes! If you like the first episode, please like and subscribe on Apple, Google and Spotify Podcasts!  You can pre-order my first book "This Child of Mine" here:

I’m Emma Claire Wilson, and this is EEEEK! I’m an Author. This podcast will chart my journey from getting drunk 10 years ago so I could tell my husband I wanted to write a book, right through to being published this summer with Avon Harper Collins.

Along the way I’ll be joined by some of my friends from the book world, including debut authors, mentors and publishing professionals as we dig in to what it really takes to get your book from pen to print. A warts and all deep dive into what it really takes to be a traditionally published author.