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Inside PublishingIndependent Publishing in the North: A Conversation with Fox and WindmillIn this episode, Emma speaks to Habiba Desai and Sara Razzaq, creators of Northern indie press Fox and Windmill, who have recently released their first book Into the Wilds. We discuss the process of setting up a press, the importance of being passionate about the work you do, as well as some of the challenges faced so far, and lessons they’ve learnt along the way. Brought to you by SYP North, we discuss the work they’re doing to promote marginalised voices with a focus on their perceptive as a northern press. Fox and WindmillTw...
2022-07-2939 min
Fox and Windmill PodcastBack to where is all started with Kevin Duffy of Bluemoose BooksIn this episode the founders of Fox & Windmill will be chatting with their friend and mentor Kevin Duffy, award-winning publisher of Bluemoose Books. We'll be discussing all things indie publishing and what it take to breakthrough in the publishing industry. Kevin speaks about his journey running Bluemoose Books for 15 years, how to start up an independent publishing company along with what a day in his life looks like!Join us at Bluemoose Towers in Hebden Bridge with lovely Eric to learn about what publishing looks like today.Learn more:Fox...
2022-05-3031 minFox and Windmill PodcastExploring the streets of publishing with Amit DhandIn this episode the co-founders of Fox & Windmill, Sara and Habiba are joined with crime-writer Amit Dhand. They talk about Amit's career as a writer and the experience of getting his work published. Prepare your tea/drinks for a fascinating chat with the author of critically acclaimed 'Streets of Darkness' who will discuss balancing his writing with his work as a pharmacist, what his inspirations are for setting his stories in Bradford and some inspiring advice for writers looking to get published. Fox & Windmill@foxandwindmill (Twitter/Instagram/Facebook)www.foxandwindmill.c...
2022-02-2733 minFox and Windmill PodcastChatting with Librarian Dionne HoodIn this episode the co-founders of Fox & Windmill Books, Sara and Habiba are joined with artist and Development Officer, Dionne Hood. They talk about Dionne’s journey in working within libraries for the past fifteen years and why libraries and reading are so important, especially today. Cosy up this Christmas season to hear Dee discuss her role in developing events, working on the library stock and her background as an artist close to completing her Masters in Visual Arts. A thoroughly interesting conversation about libraries - where all the magic begins! Fox & Windmill @f...
2021-12-2631 minFox and Windmill PodcastA catch up with the founders of Fox & Windmill (an honest discussion since our launch 8 months ago)In this episode the co-founders of Fox & Windmill Books, Habiba and Sara will be having a cosy chat about what is happening at F&W. They will be discussing the latest updates from the writing competition to their recent visit to the Bookseller Conference in London after being shortlisted for #FutureBooks21 start-up of the year. Join them with a drink of your choice to chat all things indie publishing and about their journey of what is has been like running Fox and Windmill for the past eight months. Fox & Windmill @foxandwindmill (Twitter/Instagram/Facebook) www...
2021-11-2848 minFox and Windmill PodcastA literary talk with Sanjida O'ConnellIn this episode the co-founders of Fox & Windmill Books, Sara and Habiba are joined with writer and Royal Literary Fund fellow, Sanjida O'Connell. They talk about Sanjida's journey in publishing her work and why the support of organisations like the RLF are important to the industry today. Get your tea/drinks ready for a literary chat where Sanjida will be discussing her experience as an author, how she began her journey in the industry and what her role at the RLF entails.Fox & Windmill@foxandwindmill (Twitter/Instagram/Facebook)www.foxandwindmill.co.uk
2021-10-3135 minFox and Windmill PodcastChatting with Bookseller Asarun NessaIn this episode the co-founders of Fox & Windmill Books, Sara and Habiba are joined with friend and bookseller Asarun Nessa. They talk about Asarun's journey as a bookseller for over 17 years. Get your tea/drinks ready for an interesting chat where Asarun will be sharing about how she became a bookseller at Waterstones Bradford, what she thinks of reading today and the books that have shaped her into the person she is! Fox & Windmill@foxandwindmill (Twitter/Instagram/Facebook)www.foxandwindmill.co.ukWaterstones:@WaterstonesBD1 (Twitter)
2021-10-0135 minFox and Windmill PodcastA discussion with Author Sairish HussainIn this episode the co-founders of Fox & Windmill Books, Sara and Habiba are joined with friend and costa-nominated author Sairish Hussain. They talk about Sairish's journey to getting her work published and her successful career outside of being a writer. Get your tea/drinks ready for an interesting chat with the writer of debut novel 'The Family Tree,' who will be discussing when she discovered that she wanted to become a writer, who her key influences have been and what advice she would give to aspiring writers looking to get their work published. F...
2021-08-2931 minFox and Windmill PodcastIn conversation with Kevin Duffy of Bluemoose BooksIn this episode the co-founders of Fox & Windmill Books, Sara and Habiba are joined with friend and mentor Kevin Duffy of Bluemoose Books. They talk about Kevin’s journey in the publishing industry along with how he started up an award-winning independent publisher that has been running now for fifteen years. Get your beverages ready for an inciting chat in Hebden Bridge where Kevin will be speaking about what he looks for when choosing manuscripts, advice on writers looking to get published and exciting upcoming projects in the works!Kevin Duffy - Bluemoose Books: https://bluemoosebooks.com/...
2021-08-0124 minFox and Windmill PodcastThe Inspiration behind Fox & WindmillIn this episode the co-founders of Fox & Windmill Books, Sara and Habiba, will be discussing the inspiration behind their indie publisher @foxandwindmill - how they started the journey and why. They'll also be talking about how they met and answering questions submitted through social media. GIVEAWAY! - https://twitter.com/FoxandWindmill/status/1408742991641067520Fox and Windmill Social Media: Twitter: @foxandwindmill Instagram: @foxandwindmill Things mentioned in this podcast: Bradford Literature Festival - https://www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/Kevin Duffy...
2021-06-2724 min
Fox and Windmill PodcastFox & Windmill Podcast: Episode 1Welcome to the Fox & Windmill Podcast! Tune in with the founders of Fox & Windmill Books for a literary chat over chai. Surrounded by a delightful bookish setting (Waterstones Cafe in Bradford) this podcast will take a glimpse, behind the scenes of this indie press and how the journey began. Meet our friends and colleagues who have first-hand experience with the industry and hear about their personal accounts of the publishing world.Thanks for joining us and we'll see chat soon Happy writing fellow foxes!
2021-06-0601 min