Authors in Mallorca
George Sand, Robert Graves, Peter Kerr, and Anna Nicholas are some of the well-known authors who have made Mallorca either the subject of their writing, or a place where they choose to write. Majorca is home to a surprising number of contemporary authors and, in this podcast, Jan Edwards talks to one in each episode to find out more about their writing life and books.
Podcasting since 2020 • 18 episodes
Authors in Mallorca
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Suzi Quatro - Lyricist, Poet, Autobiographer, Novelist
Detroit-born Suzi Quatro made her distinctive mark on the glam rock scene in the '70s and has been in the music business ever since, as a singer, songwriter, and musician. She's also presented radio and TV shows and acted - playing Leathe...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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Simon Kenion Shears - The Fitness Author
Simon Kenion Shears describes himself as a ‘fitness polymath’. Born in Manchester, he moved to Mallorca as a young boy. He attended boarding school in Dublin and graduated from the University of St Andrews in Scotland with an MA in Philosophy.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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Christine Greenslade - Children's Author
Retired interior designer and now a Mallorca-based contemporary artist and children’s author, Christine Greenslade has just published her illustrated book ‘Flying Lessons’ – suitable for children aged two to six. Engli...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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Lizzie Graham - Author (with Anna Deacon) of 'Wild Guide Balearic Islands'
This episode’s guest has experienced the authentic, wilder side of Mallorca for some twenty years. Lizzie Graham lives off-grid here and, as an excursion guide, introduces tourists and locals to special and secret parts of the island.Liz...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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37:28
Dr Timothy Ashby - Historical Fiction & Non-Fiction Author
Like my last guest on 'Authors in Mallorca', the author Dr Timothy Ashby is another American who now lives in Mallorca. He's passionate about writing and history, combining these in his literary work. He's had four books...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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