Conversations Tabletop, Spank, and Spycraft
Jun 7, 2024
Thriller writer with Romany roots, Louise Doughty, shares insights on spycraft and her latest book 'A Bird in Winter.' Topics include a woman's journey in MI5, character analysis of Bird, spy training, mysterious inspiration for a novel character, setting in England, family origins, and literary success at a writers' festival.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
From Spy to Spy Catcher: A Woman's Journey in MI5
03:12 • 10min
Exploring the Character Bird and Her Relationships
12:48 • 2min
The Intricate World of Spy Training and Relationships
14:51 • 2min
Mysterious Inspiration for a Novel Character
16:37 • 10min
Setting and Pork Pies in England
26:47 • 2min
Family Origins and Emphasis on Education
29:01 • 22min
Chasing Literary Success at the Brisbane Writers' Festival
50:54 • 2min