Jo Jakeman tells us how Jane Eyre inspired her first novel, Sticks and Stones.

Madeline Miller tells us how she fell in love with the Classics, what drew her to write about witch-goddess Circe, and how she finds her characters' voices.

Lesley Thomson explains what cleaners and detectives have in common, tells us about her next book and shares her impressive 'to read' list.

Andy Weir talks about his latest novel, Artemis, and tells us how sci-fi writers might attract new readers to the genre.

Legendary American crime writer Lawrence Block explains how he made P.I. Matt Scudder such an enduring character and advises readers on where to start with his impressive back catalogue.

Jess Kidd discusses Himself and The Hoarder and reveals some details about her next novel.

Anne Youngson tells us why she set her debut novel, Meet Me at the Museum, in Bury St Edmunds.

Danya Kukafka talks about how she wrote Girl in Snow and the influence of Harry Potter on her writing career.

Samantha Harvey goes into depth about her latest novel, The Western Wind.

Robert Goddard tells us about his latest novel, the first time he appeared in print, and his appearance at Slaughter in Southwold in June.