A Novel Evening

This week Dannie is joined by Ilaria Bernardini, to discuss her novel We Will Be Forest. Ilaria delves into the inspirations behind the novel, her journey since its release, before revealing her perfect fictional fantasy evening!Grab a copy of this beautiful and poignant novel here: We Will Be Forest by Ilaria Bernardini | WHSmithand find Ilaria here on Instagram: Ilaria ✨ Bernardini (@ilaria___bernardini) • Instagram photos and videos

Dannie is joined by the sensational Sophie Kim to chat all about her latest novel The God and the Gumiho, diving into how she drew from Korean Folklore and Mythology for the tale, before leaping into Sophie's novel evening - and discussing all the differences between American and English picnics!You can find Sophie here on Instagram: Sophie Kim (@sophiekimwrites) • Instagram photos and videosand grab yourself a copy of this fun slice of fantasy here: The God and the Gumiho by Sophie Kim | Waterstones

Dannie is joined this week by the sensational MICHAEL BENNETT, to chat all about his latest novel Return to Blood. Together they dive into Michael's life experiences that informed his storytelling, the power of the New Zealand land and how it reflects within his work - before Michael shares his Novel Evening, a true ode to his love of Aotearoa, and literature.Grab yourself a copy of Return to Blood here: Return to Blood by Michael Bennett | Waterstones

This week Dannie is joined by K.X.Song to talk all about her sensational new release The Night Ends With Fire - delving into the tales that inspired this epic fantasy, the writing process and what comes next for K.X. before leaping into her Novel Evening!You can find K.X.Song over on Instagram: k. x. song (@ksongwrites) • Instagram photos and videosGrab yourself a copy of this fantastic book here: The Night Ends With Fire by K. X. Song | Waterstones

This week Dannie is joined by ALAN MURRIN to chat all about his novel The Coast Road, diving into the inspirations behind the story, before Alan shares his perfect fictional fantasy evening!Grab yourself a copy of The Coast Road here: The Coast Road by Alan Murrin | Waterstones

Dannie is back off holiday, looking tanned and feeling refreshed and excited to bring you the latest episode of A Novel Evening as she is joined by author KAREN JENNINGS to chat all about her latest novel Crooked Seeds! Grab yourself a copy of Crooked Seeds: Crooked Seeds by Karen Jennings | Waterstones

This week Dannie is joined by M.J.Robotham to chat all about her stunning new novel The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux, a fabulous faux-memoir spanning decades! Together they dive into Ruby's story, before Mandy reveals her novel evening!Grab yourself a copy of this fantastic book here: The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux by M J Robotham | Waterstonesand find Mandy on Instagram here: Mandy Robotham/MJRobotham (@robothammandy) • Instagram photos and videos

This week on A Novel Evening, Dannie is joined by bestselling author Alex Dahl to chat all about her latest release Girl Friends. They delve into the inspiration behind this thriller, how the writing process evolves six books in, and Alex shares exciting news about the upcoming adaptation of her novel Play Date!Grab yourself a copy of Girl Friends here: Girl Friends by Alex Dahl | Waterstonesand find Alex on Instagram: Alex Dahl (@alexdahlauthor) • Instagram photos and videos

This week Dannie is joined by Jody Cooksley, author of The Glass House, to chat all about her latest release The Small Museum! They'll dive into the Victorian obsession with the macabre, what draws us to oddities, before Jody shares her perfect fictional fantasy gathering!Grab yourself a copy of The Small Museum here: The Small Museum by Jody Cooksley | WaterstonesFind Jody on Instagram: JodyCooksleyAuthor (@jodycooksleyauthor) • Instagram photos and videos