The podcast for the world’s most interesting writers is going a little closer to home; we’re visiting Leeds and the North of England for a conversation about with Stu Hennigan about his novel, KESHED.
Not only is it lovely to speak about some of the places I know really well, but also a bittersweet too, as Stu’s novel reminds of me of the people and places I’ve moved away from.
What I loved about Stu’s novel, is its sheer vividness of its writing, combining, artfully, the vernacular and the obscene. It’s evocations of northern town and cities that are close to me, but also its unflinching approach to troubling subject matter.
Stu Hennigan is a writer, poet, editor, and musician based in Leeds, UK. His acclaimed book, Ghost Signs: Poverty and the Pandemic, became notable for its powerful documentary fo the city's most deprived communities during COVID-19 lockdown. KESHED, published by Ortac Press, is his first novel.
*this episode features strong language and discussion of sensitive themes!*
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References
Writers
Martin Amis
Jenn Ashworth
Charles Baudelaire
Naomi Booth
James Clark
Owen Jones
Alice Jolly
Alice Murphy-Pyle
Ben Myers
Annie Proulx
Music
Arab Strap
Jimi Hendrix
Film and TV
The Royle Family
Ken Loach
Chapters
1.45 - Uncategorising KESHED
6.15 - What is KESHED about
8.45 - why is Sean in Leeds.
9.55 - Is Sean a flaneur?
16.05 - Sean’s voice
19.20 - The importance of reading
20.10 - On truth
25.25 - Liam’s personal response to the book.
27.45 - Patreon shoutouts!
28.45 - Who is Mandy?
31.20 - Getting feedback on writing women
36.00 -the hard work of writing
37.30 - Assuming readers are smarter than you
38.45 - Language is not a barrier
40.15 - The market of writing
