{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/8dbb4cae-1b0e-4001-b986-bd956560c6b9/6197aab5d57fbf0013bb15cf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Helen Paris, author of 'The Lost Property' - Debut author discusses book club fiction, memories and escaping the routine","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60ef0dd059ecdb1bc24de1e1/show-cover.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>This week's guest is Helen Paris. She's worked in performing arts, writing, performing and directing, for 2 decades, and has just published her debut novel, 'The Lost Property'. It's all about Dot, who strives to reunite lost property with their owners.</p><p><br></p><p>It all came from a spell of unusual research she undertook at the London Transport Lost Property Office, the characters she met there, and their poetic conversations.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss memories, how the characters drove the story, and why she had to escape from her routine through lockdown.</p><p><br></p><p>To support the show, head to patreon.com/writersroutine.</p><p><br></p><p>Also, you can follow us on twitter, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.</p><p><br></p><p>@writerspod</p><p>writersroutine.com</p>","author_name":"Dan Simpson"}