
VERVE Voices
Join Jenna Gordon, Sarah Stewart-Smith and the rest of the VERVE Books team as we discuss books, ideas, and all things publishing.
Episodes
21 episodes
Author special: Curtis Garner on queerness, masculinity and writing ISAAC
In this one-off special, Curtis Garner discusses the writing process behind his debut novel, ISAAC, with VERVE's Editorial Director, Jenna Gordon.Set in London a...
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57:34

Laurie Petrou in conversation with Gabby Humphreys @humphreads
We're wrapping up 2023 by sharing a recording of a live online event featuring Laurie Petrou, author of the novels STARGAZER and
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48:44

Author Special: Robyn Gigl and Kia Abdullah
Robyn Gigl and Kia Abdullah discuss their new novels - By Way of Sorrow and
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Writing Mysteries and Thrillers with Jane Jesmond
Editorial Director Jenna Gordon chats to critically acclaimed crime fiction author Jane Jesmond about her latest novel, A QUIET CONTAGION - a dual-timeline mystery-thriller about an accident at a pharmaceutical lab and a dangerous secret that's...
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Author Special: Sarah Rose Etter & Sophie Mackintosh (LIVE)
A special recording of our recent live online event featuring Sarah Rose Etter, author of Ripe, and Sophie Mackintosh, author of
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Magic, carnival and the climate crisis with Stephanie Feldman
Editorial Director Jenna Gordon talks to Stephanie Feldman about her new, multi-layered cli-fi novel, Saturnalia. VERVE Books are publishing ...
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Cults, changelings and the rise of horror
Join Sarah and Jenna as they chat about the rise of cult horror and their obsession with things that go bump in the night...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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Feminism and Horror with Anne Heltzel
Editorial Director Jenna Gordon talks to US-based author and Editorial Director Anne Heltzel about her new novel Just Like Mother, available to
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Book Blogging: Behind the Scenes
VERVE's Campaigns Director Sarah Stewart-Smith is joined by Pupak (@aliencatsbookempire) and Jess (@jessreadthat) t...
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Corporate culture, depression and existential dread in our late-capitalist hellscape with Sarah Rose Etter
Editorial Director Jenna chats to acclaimed author Sarah Rose Etter about her brand-new novel Ripe, 'a work of astonishing horror' (Big Issue) that's o...
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Disappearing People and DNA Detective Work with Nicola Monaghan
This month, editor Jenna Gordon interviews Betty Trask award winner Nicola Monaghan about her latest novel, Wish You Were Here - a gritty British crime thriller about a historical missing persons case, a present-day dea...
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Sad Girl Lit for Sad Girl Summer
Join editor Jenna and publishing assistant Demi for some 'sad girl lit' recommendations you'll want to add straight to your summer reading list.
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50:37

Sapphic Fiction, Compulsory Heterosexuality and Queer Joy with Chloe Michelle Howarth
In this episode, Jenna interviews debut author Chloe Michelle Howarth about her brand-new, Irish-set sapphic coming-of-age novel, SUNBURN (publishing 22nd June 2023).
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Queer books to add to your TBR this Pride
It's Pride month! Whilst reading queer throughout the year is a no-brainer, listen to this minisode for some books which we strongly recommend you get stuck into now.
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Episode 6
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Book icks and ticks
What are the biggest icks and ticks for book lovers?Listen to Demi and Sarah discuss theirs in this episode of VERVE Voices.
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Episode 5
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26:34

Co-authoring, corporate culture and toxic masculinity with Laura Blackett and Eve Gleichman
Listen to Jenna Gordon in conversation with Laura Blackett and Eve Gleichman, co-authors of The Very Nice Box, about the process of co-authoring, corporate culture, and exploring toxic masculinity in their latest novel.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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31:36

Publishing insights & London Book Fair
In this episode, get to know Production Controller Ellie Lavender and the workings behind the 'best kept secret' in publishing.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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16:56

The age of intensity - writing complicated female relationships with Laurie Petrou
Listen to Jenna Gordon in conversation with Laurie Petrou , author of Stargazer and Sister of Mine, talk about complicated female relationships, small town vibes, and the influences on Laurie's writing in our latest epis...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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TBRs, TBWs & TBLs
VERVE Voices is the brand-new in-house podcast from indie fiction publisher VERVE Books. In this episode, get to know Editor Jenna Gordon and Sales & Marketing Executive Sarah Stewart-Smith as they share the VERVE team's vision for the podc...
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Writing transgender representation in crime fiction with Robyn Gigl
VERVE Voices is the brand-new in-house podcast from indie fiction publisher VERVE Books. In this episode, editor Jenna Gordon interviews attorney, speaker and activist Robyn Gigl on her debut novel, BY WAY OF SORROW, published by VERVE Books in...
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