From Crime Thrillers to Historical Epics. An Interview with Manda Scott

We hosted a special live interview with renowned author Manda Scott on The Writing Community Chat Show! We explored her fascinating life and illustrious career in three exciting parts.

Part 1: The Road To Writing
Dive into Manda's early years and journey from a Scottish veterinary surgeon to an acclaimed novelist. We'll discuss her education at the University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine and her initial foray into crime writing with her debut novel "Hen's Teeth," which was shortlisted for the 1997 Orange Prize. Discover how she became recognized as "one of Britain's most important crime writers" by The Times.

Part 2: What's The Story
In this segment, we dove into Manda's extensive bibliography, including her gripping historical series such as the "Boudica" and "Rome" series, and her dual timeline thrillers like "The Crystal Skull," "Into the Fire," and the award-winning "A Treachery of Spies." We'll also get a sneak peek into her latest work, "Any Human Power," a thrilling new novel set to be published by September Publishing.

Part 3: Community Questions
We wrapped up with our staple questions and take live questions from the audience. Engage with Manda as she shares insights into her writing process, her experiences as a columnist and podcaster, and the success of her podcast "Accidental Gods," which explores issues related to the meta-crisis.

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Watch this interview on our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/live/HeX4AopcTzw

Mandas website: https://mandascott.co.uk/

Praise for Manda Scott's "Any Human Power":

LEE CHILD: "‘Instantly immersive and compelling, rich and strange, human and humane, and most of all inspiring … an extraordinary story.’”

NATHALIE NAHAI: "A clarion call for our times, this visionary book dreams into being a new mythology of interpersonal power, eco-societal agency and democratic governance."

IAN RANKIN: "One of our best, most challenging writers is back…”

PAULA BRACKSTON: "What an incredible book! Any Human Power will challenge what you thought you knew about life, death, and everything in between. Stunningly original and thought provoking."

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