Andrea Innocent has spent years bringing other people’s stories to life on the page – but the story that wouldn’t leave her alone was her own. Her debut middle-grade graphic novel, Lamington Left Behind, has been published by Hardie Grant. Its journey from haunting idea to 304 illustrated pages was
British writer and librarian India-Rose Bower’s folk horror debut novel, We Call Them Witches explores the concept of ‘eldritch’ creatures in a surreal post-apocalyptic world. In this episode, India-Rose discusses her surprising inspirations for the novel, what ‘eldritch’ actually means and a unique writing tip we should all try! You
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