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2013 Reading Challenge

Iain Broome has read 5 books toward his goal of 25 books.

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Iain Broome

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Literature & Fiction, Contemporary, Humor And Comedy

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Iain Broome grew up in a small town in Derbyshire – the sort you only hear about when someone goes on Countdown. He is now 32 years old and lives in Sheffield, where he works as a researcher for Sheffield Hallam University. A graduate of Sheffield Hallam’s MA Writing programme, Iain has edited literary magazines, co-run a successful monthly spoken word event and currently maintains a popular website and podcast about writing, reading and all things digital. Iain’s first novel is A is for Angelica.

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S03E19 – Novellas and unconventional routes to publication

This week, Iain is joined by Shawn Mihalik, author of The Flute Player, a novella published by Asymmetrical Press. Topics include how to write short fiction, the difference between a novella and a novel, and how Shawn found his publisher via a slightly unusual route. Lots of good chat and interesting stuff. Go find your headphones. Then come back. Listen up.

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A is for Angelica
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