{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/689b7bcb290bdec8f9696fb1/6a450b946a72c54c8d68a989?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Coffee Break with Leigh Radford: Zombies, Grief and One Yellow Eye","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/689b7bcb290bdec8f9696fb1/1782906722691-ed970bc8-b5e3-49c2-9e22-85f827652874.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/sRS8v1I56jk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Watch as a full video episode on YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of The Conversation Coffee Break, Nadine Matheson sits down with debut author <a href=\"https://www.leighradfordauthor.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Leigh Radford </a>to discuss hwe gripping new novel, <a href=\"https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14776/9781035048298\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">One Yellow Eye</a>. Leigh shares the inspiration behind his story, which intertwines themes of love, grief, and the haunting spectre of a zombie apocalypse. As they delve into the emotional complexities of writing about terminal illness and the impact of grief, Leigh reveals how her personal experiences shaped the narrative.</p><p><br></p><p>From her childhood memories of caring for her father to the unexpected challenges of writing during a pandemic, Leigh's journey is both poignant and relatable. The conversation touches on the nuances of character development, the importance of research, and the delicate balance of crafting a narrative that resonates with readers. Nadine and Leigh also explore the unique pressures of being a debut author and the lessons learned along the way.</p><p><br></p><p>Join them for a thought-provoking, moving and funny discussion that examines the intersection of horror and humanity, and discover what it truly means to fight for the ones we love.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/ufR_08V38sQ?si=BJEdwm0jTdKq3_gi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Leigh Radford Recommends: The Pitt </a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.leighradfordauthor.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow Leigh Radford</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14776/9781035048298\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Buy One Yellow Eye</a></p>","author_name":"Nadine Matheson"}