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‘I am trying to draw succour and strength from their song, because I need to sing too…’
This week, we join Sally, amidst distractions both natural and otherwise, reflecting on her latest work, Worm in the Bud. Listen for a meditation on the need for solace, character, and the narrative significance of suspense.
Worm in the Bud is published by The New Menard Press, and is available from all good booksellers. It can be ordered here.
This episode was edited and produced by James Bowen.
Special thanks to Andrew Smith, Violet Henderson, Kris Dyer, and Maeve Magnus.
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