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Jenny Eclair

Jenny is not just our Ambassador, but also a celebrated author, comedian and actress. In her 'Ask the Author' interview, Jenny answers the questions you most wanted to know the answers to. Hear Jenny talk about her writing process, what she is currently reading, and her favourite cheese among other things!

Click here or on the video below to view the full interview with Jenny Eclair.


Christopher Paolini

Christopher Paolini is one of the biggest living fantasy authors, having shot to fame with ‘Eragon’ and ‘The Inheritance Cycle’. Following on from the fantastic interview we did with him back in 2015, we wanted to ask members and followers of Listening Books what they would ask Christopher if they could ask him anything. We got so many questions! And we put the best to him. Hear Christopher talk about his characters, and answer previously unasked questions, as well as talking about his new book and what he is working on next!

Click here or on the video below to view our interview with Christopher Paolini.


Marian Keyes

Listen to Marian answer some of the best questions including; how every day women inspire her, how her mental health has affected her writing plus a sneak peak into what she is writing next.

Click here or on the video below to view our interview with Marian Keyes.


Stephen Fry

Hear Stephen talk about narrating Harry Potter, his favourite word and all things writing and books!

Click here or on the video below to view our interview with Stephen Fry.

Cara Hunter

Cara Hunter is the celebrated author of the DI Fawley series, a crime fiction series set in Oxford. Her novels have sold more than a million copies world wide and regularly top best seller lists. In this interview, she answers questions about her writing process, her characters and the upcoming TV series!

Click here or on the video below to view our interview with Cara Hunter


Jonathan Stroud

We asked our wonderful members and followers what THEY would ask award winning author, Jonathan Stroud, if they had the chance. And we had some wonderful responses...

Click here or on the video below to view our interview with Jonathan Stroud.


Kit de Waal

Hear Kit talk passionately about being from a working class background and how that can influence your writing. She also gives some great tips on how to get into writing and how to make sure what you have written is appealing.

Click here or on the video below to view our interview with Kit de Waal.


Bali Rai

In this interview he was asked some fantastic questions by you, the viewers. Hear him talk about his favourite books as a child and as an adult, his writing technique AND give tips on how to improve your writing.

Click here or on the video below to view our interview with Bali Rai.


Sally Gardner

Hear her answer some of the best questions in our brand new series, Ask The Author. The questions posed are from children and adults and Sally gives great responses, talking about her career and her experience of living and writing with Dyslexia.

Click here or on the video below to view our interview with Sally Gardner.