Distilled Information: The Scots Whay Hae! Podcast Talks To Natalie Jayne Clark...
- Alistair Braidwood
- Jun 3
- 2 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
For the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast Ali spoke to Natalie Jayne Clark to hear all about her debut novel, The Malt Whisky Murders which is published on the Polygon imprint of Birlinn.
Natalie gives a reading from the book, before talking about the initial idea behind the novel, pitching that idea at Bloody Scotland, getting published, developing the central characters, creating a supporting cast, influences, the importance of place, and a lot more.
A large part of the interview is about the two's shared love of whisky, and the central role the drink and the industry play, not only in the novel, but in Natalie's life more generally.
Add to that a celebration of, and praise for, the work of Iain Banks and you have a personal and personable chat about more than a few of their favourite things, and it was a pleasure to head through to Perth to record it.
NEWS: ***The Malt Whisky Murders has been shortlisted for this year's Bloody Scotland Debut Novel Prize***
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