About this episode
Stephen Small discusses his debut novel and his background in academia and writing.
Latest up from Spoken Label (Author / Artist Podcast) features making his debut is, Stephen Small.Stephen has been writing fiction and non-fiction for many years alongside careers in academia, publishing, communications, and consulting.His debut novel, The Life and Death of Abercrombie Lyle, emerged from academic interests and private passions: a fascination with political power – and what people will do to get it; a love of Italy based on extensive travel and research; and a desire to write the kind of fast-paced, twisty mysteries and thrillers he enjoys reading himself.His writing is informed by a doctorate in Modern History and a BA in Politics, Philosophy & Economics, both from Oxford University, and an MA in History from the University of Michigan – as well the history of his own family of Irish immigrants to Liverpool in the early 20th century.Stephen has taught history and political thought in several US and UK universities, including UC Berkeley, Boston College, San Francisco State, and St. Mary’s University Twickenham. He has written several non-fiction works, including An Irish Century 1845-1945 and Political Thought in Ireland, 1776-1798, published by Oxford…
People in this episode
Host: Andy N
Guest: Stephen Small
Topics covered
- fiction writing
- non-fiction writing
- political power
- mystery novels
- academic careers
- Irish history
Keywords
- Stephen Small
- debut novel
- political power
- mystery
- Irish immigrants
- Oxford University
- fiction
- non-fiction
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Spoken Label, Oxford University, University of Michigan, Oxford University Press
Books & works: The Life and Death of Abercrombie Lyle
Places: Italy, Liverpool, Warrington
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