A Novel Evening

This week on A Novel Evening, Dannie is joined by the fabulous NINA MILLNS to chat all about her novel Goddesses, a story like no other, delving into the inspiration for the book and Nina's own experiences on the comedy scene and how that played into the writing process, before diving into Nina's perfect night of fictional frivolities!Grab yourself a copy of Goddesses here: Goddesses by Nina Millns | Waterstonesand give Nina a follow on Instagram here: Nina Millns (@ninamillns) • Instagram photos and videos

On this week's episode of A Novel Evening, Dannie is joined by DIANA JANNEY to talk all about her latest novel A Man of Understanding, to delve into the influence and inclusion of poetry within this astounding novel, the inspiration behind this story, before diving into a quintessential Novel Evening full of literary nostalgia!Treat yourself to a copy of this gorgeous novel here: A Man of Understanding by Diana Janney | Waterstonesand find out more about Diana and her work here: Welcome - Diana Janney

This week on A Novel Evening, Dannie is joining by bestselling author LESLEY THOMSON to chat all about her latest novel, The Mystery of the Yew Tree, a dual timeline tale filled with intrigue! Together they dive into the inspirations behind the novel, what draws Lesley to writing mysteries, before diving into an intimate Novel Evening filled with fun!You can grab yourself a copy of The Mystery of the Yew Tree here: The Mystery of Yew Tree House by Lesley Thomson | Waterstonesand find Lesley on Instagram here: Lesley Thomson (@lesleythomson) • Instagram photos and videos

This week, for our final summer bonus episode (and to celebrate the kids going back to school!) Dannie is joined by the delightful ANIKA SCOTT, to delve into her latest novel Sinners of Starlight City! They dive into the Chicago World Fair, and all things burlesque before jumping into Anika's literary murder mystery evening!Grab yourself a copy of this gorgeous novel here: Sinners of Starlight City by Anika Scott | Waterstonesand give Anika a follow over on Instagram here: Anika Scott (@anikawritesbooks) • Instagram photos and videos

This week Dannie is joined by the wonderful NANCY BILYEAU to chat all about her latest novel The Orchid Hour, set in 1920s New York - together they dive into the history of the Speakeasy, the influence of the Mafia at that period, and a Novel Evening filled with literary nostalgia!You can grab yourself a copy of this stunning novel here: The Orchid Hour by Nancy Bilyeau | Waterstonesand give Nancy a follow on Instagram here: Nancy Bilyeau (@tudorscribe) • Instagram photos and videos

This week, on yet another bonus Friday episode of the summer, Dannie is joined by acclaimed author JAMES MACMANUS to talk all about his upcoming novel Love in a Lost Land. Together they dive into James' inspiration for the novel, his own experiences as the Guardian correspondent for Africa, before diving into A Novel Evening filled with literary delights!You can grab yourself a copy of this stunning novel here: Love in a Lost Land by James MacManus | Waterstones

Today is Dannie's birthday, and what better way to celebrate than with the incredible AYESHA MANAZIR SIDDIQI to chat all about her fantastic novel The Centre; together they dive into the joy of learning a language, the price we pay for impatience and into a Novel Evening that is the equivalent of a warm hug!You can grab yourself a copy of this thought-provoking novel here: The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi | Waterstonesand find Ayesha over on Twitter here: ayesha manazir siddiqi (@tweetingayesha) / X (twitter.com)

It's another Summer Friday Special, and Dannie is joined by the wonderful VICTORIA GOSLING to chat all about her latest novel Bliss & Blunder, an exciting modern reworking of the legend of King Arthur himself! Together they dive into what inspired Victoria to tackle the tale of Arthur and Gwen, before jumping into a perfect Grecian Novel Evening!Grab yourself a copy of this stunning novel here: Bliss & Blunder by Victoria Gosling | Waterstonesand find Victoria on Instagram here: Victoria Gosling (@victoriagosling) • Instagram photos and videos

This week, Dannie is joined by the sensation that is ADALYN GRACE, to talk all about FOXGLOVE, the sequel to the Instagram and TikTok sensation Belladonna! Together they dive into what we can expect from book two, the forthcoming final novel Wisteria, and jump into a delightfully decadent Novel Evening!You can grab yourself a copy of both Belladonna and Foxglove here: Adalyn Grace books and biography | Waterstonesand find Adalyn on Instagram here: Adalyn Grace (@authoradalyngrace) • Instagram photos and videos