{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66586b425e9b870012a72344/67a253c70ef429ce22a09473?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S3 EP1 Mary Watson","description":"<p>In the Season 3 premiere of <em>Natter</em>, hosts Kate and Michelle sit down with award-winning author <strong>Mary Watson</strong> to discuss her latest book, <em>The Cleaner</em>. This insightful conversation delves into <strong>themes of home, belonging, revenge, and identity. </strong>Mary also reflects on her experiences navigating life between <strong>South Africa and Ireland</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>They explore the <strong>impact of technology and social media on childhood</strong>, the <strong>dynamics of power and inequality</strong>, and the emotional journey of <strong>writing and publishing a book</strong>. Mary also shares a personal story behind <em>The Cleaner</em>, inspired by her experience of cleaning one night at a show and the feeling of invisibility that came with it.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a must-listen for book lovers, writers, and anyone interested in great stories!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key topics include:</strong></p><ul><li>The inspiration behind <em>The Cleaner</em> and its themes of revenge and identity</li><li>How the concept of home shifts across different cultural contexts</li><li>The challenges of raising children in a digital world</li><li>The role of power and inequality in storytelling</li><li>Writing with purpose and using fiction to engage with societal issues</li><li>The emotional process of publishing and letting go of a book</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Tune in to <em>Natter</em> on your favorite podcast platform.</p><p><br></p><p>The Natter Podcast is brought to you in association with Bookstation Ireland.</p>","author_name":"Michelle McDonagh & Kate Durrant"}