Welcome to the FINALE of Season 12! I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is the acclaimed writer, Sheila Heti.
Born in 1976 in Toronto, where she lives today, Heti is the author of eleven books, from novels to novellas, short stories and children’s books. Most recently, her acclaimed books have included Alphabetical Diaries, that ordered ... Show More
May 5
Venice Biennale special: Lubaina Himid
TODAY on the GWA Podcast: a very special bonus episode with Lubaina Himid, on her British Council Commission for the British Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2026, "Presenting History: Testing Translation". Returning to the podcast for the second time, Lubaina Himid is an acclaimed La ... Show More
42m 20s
Apr 22
Deborah Levy on Gertrude Stein
TODAY on The Great Women Artists podcast is the esteemed writer, Deborah Levy on avant-garde pioneer Gertrude Stein. The author of several novels, including August Blue, Hot Milk and Swimming Home, alongside the critically acclaimed Living Autobiography trilogy (some of my favour ... Show More
38m 20s
Jun 2025
Ep. 228 - Jane Johnson on how her editing experience made her a better author
Jane Johnson is a novelist, historian, and publisher. She is the UK publisher of many bestselling authors, including George R.R. Martin. She has written for both adults and children, including the bestselling novels The Tenth Gift and The Salt Road. Her latest book is Secrets of ... Show More
1h 4m
Jan 2025
How Award-Winning TV Writer & Novelist Georgia Jeffries Writes
Award-winning TV writer/producer turned novelist Georgia Jeffries spoke with me about why Cagney and Lacey was her film school, teaching screenwriting at USC, and the ghosts, grief, and grievance in her debut novel THE YOUNGER GIRL. Georgia Jeffries is the Emmy-nominated TV write ... Show More
47m 48s
Jul 2018
Ep. 47 | Books about Food!
All July, we're talking about books all about food! Grab a snack, sit down, and have a listen!
Things Mentioned
2018 Newbery Medal: Hello, Universe, written by Erin Entrada Kelly, published by Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins PublishersKamila Shamsie Wins Women's P ... Show More
35m 47s
<p><strong>In Episode 201, author Lidija Hilje talks with Sarah about her debut novel, <a href= "https://amzn.to/4jaQ3LD"><u>Slanting Towards the Sea</u></a>. Spanning two decades and one transformative summer in Croatia, <a href="https://amzn.to/4jaQ3LD">Slanting Towards the Sea ... Show More