Bestselling Author Catherine Doyle (The Dagger and the Flame) with Des Doyle | State of the Arts

Описание: In the latest episode of the State of the Arts Podcast, host filmmaker and writer Des Doyle chats with Catherine Doyle, internationally bestselling and award-winning author of The Dagger and the Flame, The Rebel And The Rose and The Storm Keeper trilogy.

Produced in partnership with Film Ireland and supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme, the State of the Arts series explores the creative processes, industry challenges, and new opportunities that both Irish and international creatives face in today’s ever-evolving artistic landscapes.

In this conversation, Doyle shares insights into her creative journey - from inspirations, to the practical aspects of building emotionally rich, imaginative worlds for young readers, to writing Romantasy books with the City Of Fantome trilogy and co-authoring the bestselling Twin Crowns trilogy. She discusses her journey, becoming successful, and gives helpful insight into how she managed to pen 13 books in a decade.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Des Doyle introduces "State of the Arts" podcast and today’s guest, author Catherine Doyle.

01:55 – How Catherine Found Writing

07:01 – Choosing Genres & Writing the First Book

09:40 – Getting an Agent

14:53 – Life After Signing with a Publisher

17:14 – The First Book on Bookshelves

19:09 – Planning & Writing Trilogies

21:14 – Influence of Audience Feedback

23:04 – Co-writing & Alternating Perspectives

26:12 – Wrapping Up the Latest Trilogy

27:15 – Transitioning to Middle Grade

33:26 – Irish Mythology in Children's Books

37:30 – Catherine’s Writing Process

39:33 – Dealing with Writer’s Block

40:32 – World Building Techniques

41:45 – Parisian Inspiration for Fantasy Worlds

44:18 – Social Media & Building a Book Community

48:47 – Adaptations: Film & TV Updates

50:15 – Differences Between Publishers & Genres

52:09 – Reflections on Fan Fiction’s Role in Publishing

55:51 – What’s Next?

57:06 – Rapid-Fire: Favorites & Advice


About Catherine Doyle

Catherine lives in the West of Ireland. Her award-winning and internationally bestselling work, which includes middle grade and young adult fiction, has been published in 30 languages. Her No.1 Sunday Times and New York Times Bestselling YA novel, The Dagger and the Flame, published in September 2024. The sequel, The Rebel and the Rose, followed in 2025. She is the co-author of the bestselling YA trilogy, Twin Crowns, Cursed Crowns and Burning Crowns, alongside Katherine Weber, as well as the Blood for Blood mafia trilogy, Vendetta, Inferno and Mafiosa. Her children’s fiction includes the Storm Keeper trilogy and The Miracle on Ebenezer Street.
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