The Honest Authors' Podcast podcast

S7E01 - We're back! And we have Linwood Barclay with us

9/5/2023

The Honest Authors' Podcast

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Gillian and Holly are back, talking about their years, fears and Archilles heals. PLUS in-depth interview with Linwood Barclay on how he keeps writing super hooky bangers, year on year.

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