Award winning journalist and author, Sophie Haydock. Sophie's debut Novel THE FLAMES is the story of Egon Schieie’s four muses in early 20th century Vienna, which was published by Transworld in the UK and is soon to be published in the US.Sophie chats about:how she was inspired to write by an exhibition at the Courthald Gallerygiving women from the past their voicesthe difficulties in depicting the problematic behaviour of men in a different erahow applying for prizes (and winning the impress prize first novel award) helped her to push forward her writing of The Flames.Guest: Sophie Haydock Twitter: @SophieHaydock IG: @_sophiehaydock_ & @egonscheileswomen Books: The Flames by Sophie HaydockHost: Kate Sawyer Twitter: @katesawyer IG: @mskatesawyer Books: The Stranding by Kate Sawyer & This Family (coming May 2023. Available to pre-order now!)Sophie’s recommendations:A book for fan’s of Sophie's work: I was Amelia Earhart by Jane Mendelsohn, The Chosen by Elizabeth Lowry, Hamnet by Maggie O'FarrellA book Sophie has always loved: The Girl with the Pearl Earring by Tracey ChevalierA book that’s been published recently or is coming soon: Mrs Van Gough by Caroline CauchiOther books discussed in this episode: Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead, The Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson, Mrs Hemmingway by Naomi WoodAll books recommended and discussed in this episode are available to be purchased from the Novel Experience Bookshop.Org Shop *Novel Experience with Kate Sawyer is recorded and produced by Kate Sawyer - GET IN TOUCHTo receive transcripts and news from Kate to your inbox please SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER or visit https://www.mskatesawyer.com/novelexperiencepodcast for more information.Thanks for listening! Kate x