“Thoughts on books, the writing process and how to live a creative life”
MANDA SCOTT
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What I’m working on, character info, story background, giveaways.
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Thoughts on living a creative and fulfilling life.
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Reading – the most fun after writing. If I read anything good, I’ll post it here.
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Podcasts, radio interviews, audio-stories… If you don’t want to read, you can listen!
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On Prizes and what they Mean
I thought that winning the McIlvanney Prize would be one of the proudest moments of my life. Sharing it with my fellow short-listers felt better. Find out how it happened....
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I Always Wanted to be a Spy…
Every novel begins with a single idea. Or in this case, a lifelong obsession with spies and spying and the outstanding courage of the women who fought behind the lines in World War Two.
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Simon Mayo’s Books of the Year – A Treachery of Spies
Sharing a studio with Simon Mayo, Matt Williams and Tracy Borman - talking about A Treachery of Spies... priceless.
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Summer Reads 2018
In the wall of books that comes out each year, some are exceptional. These are some of the best.
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Writing is an incredibly solitary occupation. It's always good to connect with people who share the same realities. So go on, get in touch...