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“The following day, (Monday), I rang my GP at 9am. Ironically, I had just finished reading Keelin Shanley’s beautiful book, A Light That Never Goes Out, on the day I found the lump. “The following day was Sunday and I kept checking periodically and no matter how much I hoped that I had imagined it, there was definitely a lump there. I stood in front of the mirror and did another examination. I went upstairs, lay on the bed, and did a thorough examination. “I found a lump on my breast on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Head over to iTunes, Stitcher Radio or Google Play and subscribe so you’ll be first to know when new episodes are available.Īlso, remember that sharing is caring so if you know anyone who might enjoy this podcast, please tell them about it or leave us a review so other listeners will want to check it out.Cathy recalls the day she found the lump on her breast. (Right-click to download.) If you liked this episode… As always, thank you for supporting DIY MFA! If you decide to check out Born Scared or Kevin’s other recent book Dogchild we hope you’ll do so via these Amazon affiliate links, where if you choose to purchase via the link DIY MFA gets a referral fee at no cost to you. With plot twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats, multi-award-winning author Kevin Brooks offers a high-suspense exploration of fear and what it means to truly be afraid.

What happens if the last of his medication wears off and the beast starts scratching at the doors of his mind? Everyone has a breaking point-will Elliot come to his? Hours later, when she still hasn’t returned, Elliot sees no choice but to push through his terror, leave the house, and hunt for her.

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The beast is kept at bay, though not eliminated, with a daily regimen of pills.īut on Christmas Eve, a mix-up at the pharmacy threatens to unleash the beast full force, and his mother must venture out in a raging snowstorm to a store that should be only minutes away. Born Scaredįrom the moment of his birth, Elliot’s life has been governed by fear of almost everything, even of his own fear-a beast that holds him prisoner in his room. To learn more about Kevin and his work check out his author page on the British Council website at /writer/kevin-brooks. Kevin Brooks lives and writes in Essex, England. His latest novel, Born Scared, is now available from Candlewick Press, who will also be releasing his book Dogchild in the United States in 2019. Subsequent novels include (but are not limited to) Candy, The Road of the Dead, Killing God, Black Rabbit Summer, which was shortlisted for the 2009 Carnegie Medal, and The Bunker Diary, which won the Carnegie Medal in 2014. Kevin Brooks is a critically acclaimed young adult novelist whose first book, Martyn Pig, was named a Publishers Weekly “Flying Start” selection and his second novel, Lucas, won the 2004 North East Book Award.

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How to use the design aspects of writing to enhance your story.

The technique of shifting between 1st and 3rd person POV, and how to do it right.

Creating drama and suspense when your character is in a very confined space.

How to deal with “analysis paralysis” and keep writing.

Tackling the deeply, dark reality of mental illness on the page.

So listen in as Kevin and I talk about this amazing book, and learning how to embrace the fear of writing not just on the page but as writers. This book really resonated with me on so many levels and I’m sure it will resonate with many of you as well. His mother must go out into the snowstorm to get more, and when she doesn’t come back Elliot has to venture out after her on his own. But then on Christmas Eve, a mixup at the pharmacy leaves him with not enough pills. His most recent novel, Born Scared, is a terrifying thriller about a 13-year-old boy named Elliot confined to his home by incapacitating fear.

Kevin has written many books since then including Black Rabbit Summer, which was shortlisted for the 2009 Carnegie Medal, and The Bunker Diary, which won the Carnegie Medal in 2014. Kevin is a critically acclaimed young adult novelist whose first book, Martyn Pig, was named a Publishers Weekly “Flying Start” selection. Today I have the pleasure of hosting Kevin Brooks on the show!

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