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VERVE Voices

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About this Podcast:

Join Jenna Gordon, Sarah Stewart-Smith and the rest of the VERVE Books team as we discuss books, ideas, and all things publishing.

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Guest openness

Selective

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What is VERVE Voices about?

Join Jenna Gordon, Sarah Stewart-Smith and the rest of the VERVE Books team as we discuss books, ideas, and all things publishing.

Who hosts VERVE Voices?

VERVE Voices is hosted by VERVE Books. The show has published 21 episodes to date.

What has VERVE Voices covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Author special: Curtis Garner on queerness, masculinity and writing ISAAC" (26 November 2024, 58 minutes), "Laurie Petrou in conversation with Gabby Humphreys @humphreads" (21 December 2023, 49 minutes), and "Author Special: Robyn Gigl and Kia Abdullah" (29 November 2023, 53 minutes).

How often does VERVE Voices publish?

VERVE Voices publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 21 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on VERVE Voices?

Booking probability for VERVE Voices is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. VERVE Voices requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. VERVE Voices's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch VERVE Voices?

The strongest fits for VERVE Voices are News, Magazine & Book Publishing. VERVE Voices has an arts audience.

About the host

VERVE Books hosts VERVE Voices, an arts podcast with 21 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • VERVE Voices

    Author special: Curtis Garner on queerness, masculinity and writing ISAAC

    Nov 26, 202458 minS0

    <p>In this one-off special, Curtis Garner discusses the writing process behind his debut novel, ISAAC, with VERVE's Editorial Director, Jenna Gordon.<br/><br/>Set in London across a single, life-altering summer, ISAAC...

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    Laurie Petrou in conversation with Gabby Humphreys @humphreads

    Dec 21, 202349 minS0

    <p>We're wrapping up 2023 by sharing a recording of a live online event featuring Laurie Petrou, author of the novels STARGAZER and SISTER OF MINE, and online book advocate Gabby Humphreys (@humphreads on Instagram)...

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    Author Special: Robyn Gigl and Kia Abdullah

    Nov 29, 202353 minS0

    <p>Robyn Gigl and Kia Abdullah discuss their new novels - By Way of Sorrow and Those People Next Door - in a live online event hosted by Rob Gillett from Queerly Books.</p>

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    Writing Mysteries and Thrillers with Jane Jesmond

    Nov 15, 202333 minS0

    <p>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...

  • VERVE Voices

    Author Special: Sarah Rose Etter & Sophie Mackintosh (LIVE)

    Nov 2, 202355 minS0

    <p>A special recording of our recent live online event featuring Sarah Rose Etter, author of Ripe, and Sophie Mackintosh, author of Cursed Bread. An illuminating and hilarious discussion about their novels, 'sad girl...

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    Magic, carnival and the climate crisis with Stephanie Feldman

    Oct 11, 202334 minS0

    <p>Editorial Director Jenna Gordon talks to Stephanie Feldman about her new, multi-layered cli-fi novel, Saturnalia. <br/><br/>VERVE Books are publishing Saturnalia on 26th October 2023. Order your copy now...

  • Episode #15

    Cults, changelings and the rise of horror

    Sep 29, 202343 minS1

    <p>Join Sarah and Jenna as they chat about the rise of cult horror and their obsession with things that go bump in the night...</p>

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    Feminism and Horror with Anne Heltzel

    Sep 13, 202352 minS0

    <p>Editorial Director Jenna Gordon talks to US-based author and Editorial Director Anne Heltzel about her new novel Just Like Mother, available to buy now wherever you get your books. <br/> <br/>Anne and Jenna discuss...

  • VERVE Voices

    Book Blogging: Behind the Scenes

    Aug 30, 202354 minS0

    <p>VERVE's Campaigns Director Sarah Stewart-Smith is joined by Pupak (<b>@aliencatsbookempire</b>) and Jess (<b>@jessreadthat</b>) to discuss the stories behind their hugely popular 'book blogs', as well as the reality...

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    Corporate culture, depression and existential dread in our late-capitalist hellscape with Sarah Rose Etter

    Aug 11, 202355 minS0

    <p>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 one of the hottest books of the summer. <br/><br/>Ripe is...

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    Disappearing People and DNA Detective Work with Nicola Monaghan

    Jul 26, 202340 minS0

    <p>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...

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    Sad Girl Lit for Sad Girl Summer

    Jul 11, 202351 minS0

    <p>Join editor Jenna and publishing assistant Demi for some 'sad girl lit' recommendations you'll want to add straight to your summer reading list.</p>

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    Sapphic Fiction, Compulsory Heterosexuality and Queer Joy with Chloe Michelle Howarth

    Jun 21, 202338 minS0

    <p>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). </p>

  • Episode #6

    Queer books to add to your TBR this Pride

    Jun 8, 202327 minS1

    <p>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.</p>

  • Episode #5

    Book icks and ticks

    May 23, 202327 minS1

    <p>What are the biggest icks and ticks for book lovers?<br/><br/>Listen to Demi and Sarah discuss theirs in this episode of VERVE Voices.</p>

  • Episode #3

    Co-authoring, corporate culture and toxic masculinity with Laura Blackett and Eve Gleichman

    May 9, 202332 minS1

    <p>Listen to Jenna Gordon in conversation with Laura Blackett and Eve Gleichman, co-authors of <b>The Very Nice Box</b>, about the process of co-authoring, corporate culture, and exploring toxic masculinity in their...

  • Episode #4

    Publishing insights & London Book Fair

    Apr 25, 202317 minS1

    <p>In this episode, get to know Production Controller Ellie Lavender and the workings behind the 'best kept secret' in publishing. </p>

  • Episode #4

    The age of intensity - writing complicated female relationships with Laurie Petrou

    Apr 12, 202342 minS1

    <p>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...

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    TBRs, TBWs & TBLs

    Mar 22, 202327 minS0

    <p>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...

  • VERVE Voices

    Writing transgender representation in crime fiction with Robyn Gigl

    Mar 8, 202334 minS0

    <p>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...

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