130: Asking your way to a great story - with Alison Stockham

<p>What if? Two simple words that can unlock a world of stories. Throw in a few more questions, examine your ideas from different angles, and you can really come up with a compelling story. That's certainly the approach taken by our guest this week, <a href="https://www.boldwoodbooks.com/contributor/alison-stockham/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alison Stockham</a>, a Cambridge-based author of psychological fiction. Her debut novel, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cuckoo-Sister-Alison-Stockham-ebook/dp/B09YTJ48YQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>The Cuckoo Sister</em></strong></a>, was a break out success. The premise is simple and compelling. You want the best for your sister, but what if that sister wants what you have - especially your children? With her second novel, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Silent-Friend-unputdownable-psychological-bestselling-ebook/dp/B0C1FY8PBF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>The Silent Friend</em></strong></a> due out later this month, it's a great time to speak to Alison about her approach to generating ideas. We also discuss what she's learned from her involvement in the Cambridge Literary Festival.</p><br><p>Also this week, Adrian and Rebecca on the three years since they first published <strong>The Rock series</strong><em> </em>by <strong>Robert Daws</strong>, and ask if crowdfunding is the future of independent publishing.</p><br><p>https://www.amazon.com/Silent-Friend-unputdownable-psychological-bestselling-ebook/dp/B0C1FY8PBF</p><p>https://www.amazon.com/Cuckoo-Sister-Alison-Stockham-ebook/dp/B09YTJ48YQ</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>