A couple of posts ago I mentioned podcasts as a source of inspiration and I'd like to recommend some of my favourites. All are available for free through the iTunes store and most are regularly updated. You don't even need an iPod to listen as you can download them to, and listen to them from, your computer.
B&N Meet the Writers - Barnes & Noble bring you interviews with literally hundreds of authors across many different genres. They've talked to cookery writers, world famous novelists and non fiction authors, most of whom discuss their working day and their motivation. Barnes & Noble also do lots of other books-related podcasts.
Guardian Books Podcast - More in-depth author interviews and readings together with reports from book festivals and awards. Although based in the UK, they interview authors from all over the world. A similar podcast is also available from the London Times called The Times Online Books Podcast.
To prove that no one does it like the BBC look out for two of their podcasts. The first is the World Book Club from the BBC World Service and the second is Simon Mayo's Book Panel from Radio 5. Both may additionally be available on the BBC website. The first is a half hour in-depth interview with authors like John Irving, Umberto Eco and Alice Walker whilst the second is a panel discussion and slightly more light-hearted. Both highly recommended.
Hopefully they'll inspire you to put pen to paper yourself.
Elaine Saunders Complete Text
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