{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67825752793854daae4a2894/6a3118de441ab5ca22543b73?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Katie & Lucy Chat to Author and Broadcaster A.J West","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67825752793854daae4a2894/1781602228319-3db22a96-aadf-463e-a2f7-6ad62d11d6e7.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>📚 JUST IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... 📚</p><p><br></p><p>With <a href=\"https://ajwestauthor.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A.J. West's </a>brilliant new book&nbsp;\"How Queer Bookshops Changed the World\" &nbsp;out now, we thought it was the perfect time to revisit one of our favourite conversations from the Slinky archives.</p><p><br></p><p>Last year, Katie and Lucy sat down with author, journalist, broadcaster and all-round lovely human&nbsp;<strong>A.J. West</strong>&nbsp;for a fascinating chat about writing, creativity and the stories that shape us.</p><p><br></p><p>You might know A.J. from his bestselling novels&nbsp;\"The Spirit Engineer\"&nbsp;and&nbsp;\"The Betrayal of Thomas True\", his work across BBC Radio and television, or even from his appearance on&nbsp;<em>Big Brother</em>&nbsp;back in 2016.</p><p><br></p><p>In this special episode, A.J. talks about:</p><p>✨ Finding inspiration in unexpected places.</p><p>✨ Why he's never been afraid to knock on doors and ask questions.</p><p>✨ His writing process.</p><p>✨ The remarkable true story behind&nbsp;\"The Betrayal of Thomas True\".</p><p>✨ How one slightly boozy night out sparked something very special.</p><p><br></p><p>If you've discovered A.J. through his latest book, or you're looking for your next podcast listen, this is a great place to start.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Grab a brew, get comfy and join us for a chat with one of our favourite guests.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Lucy Trinder"}