https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-honest-authors-podcast--2118874enBooksCopyright Honest Authorshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/65c3985a62e994852be85f946c8234cb.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-honest-authors-podcast--2118874Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:09:14 +0000Honest AuthorsHonest Authorshonestauthorspodcast@gmail.comBestselling authors Gillian McAllister and Holly Seddon discuss the truth about being an author, plus expert insider and author interviews. trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8e08-special-episode-running-our-mouths-live-at-waterstones--69518860
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1. Holly's book is out now, and you can buy it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/59-Minutes-unmissable-heart-wrenching-thriller/dp/1398709492
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1. Holly's book is out now, and you can buy it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/59-Minutes-unmissable-heart-wrenching-thriller/dp/1398709492
2. They are doing an event TOGETHER at Waterstones Bluewater. Tickets here: https://www.waterstones.com/events/honest-authors-podcast-live-recording/bluewater

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