7. In Conversation with Blair James, Author of Bernard and Pat

Hello lovely listeners, we are back again with another episode!

We spoke to Blair James about her recently-published debut, Bernard and Pat, a novel that explores the peculiarities of memory and the vulnerability of childhood. 

Listen to hear more about Blair's research into neuroscience and psychology, writing in the child's voice, and her opinion on "gross old men" writers. 

You can find Blair's Northern book recommendations here:

Seagullsby Edwin Stevens 

Passing Time by Michel Butor 

Quiz Nightby Joe Darlington

(working title) MKUltra by Ben Jackson

We are encouraging our listeners to, if they can, seek out an independent bookshop to purchase Blair's book from during these hard times. You can also buy Bernard and Pat, available in hardback, via Bookshop Org here.