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Episode Synopsis
This week Anna and Sam chat to Lola Jaye about her writing process, from finding inspiration in the National Portrait Gallery, to interviewing family members and making time to write.
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Lola Jaye is a critically acclaimed author, registered psychotherapist and speaker who has penned six novels and a self-help book.
She was born and raised in London, England and has lived in Nigeria and the United States. She has written for CNN, Essence, HuffPost and the BBC. She is passionate about mental health and has appeared on national television, where she has spoken about depression and trauma.
The Attic Child is her first epic historical novel and was published in 2022. It has since been nominated for The Jhalak Prize and the Diverse Book Awards.
Lola has a keen interest in history and bringing untold stories to life.
Follow Lola @lola.jaye
Lola Jaye is a critically acclaimed author, registered psychotherapist and speaker who has penned six novels and a self-help book.
She was born and raised in London, England and has lived in Nigeria and the United States. She has written for CNN, Essence, HuffPost and the BBC. She is passionate about mental health and has appeared on national television, where she has spoken about depression and trauma.
The Attic Child is her first epic historical novel and was published in 2022. It has since been nominated for The Jhalak Prize and the Diverse Book Awards.
Lola has a keen interest in history and bringing untold stories to life.
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