For the latest podcast Ali spoke to writer Kirstin Innes about her latest novel 'Scabby Queen'. The two discuss the origins of the title and why it fits with the structure of the book, where the initial idea came from, the importance of close-editing in a non-linear narrative, and how the central character of Clio Campbell drives events despite being absent for much of the book. Kirstin also talks about her experience of publishing a novel while Covid19 plays out, and how it has been received. 'Scabby Queen' is destined to be one of the most talked about novels of 2020 and it's fascinating to hear about it from the perspective of the author.

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