The Nile's Deep Dive Author Interviews
Where authors take on our far-ranging, deep diving questions about their new book, their writing practices, their influences, why they write, favourite books and more.
September 23, 2026By: John Purcell
The Nile's Deep Dive Author Interview: Mark Smith
My writing schedule is pretty strict: up at 6.30 and straight down to the desk, write for three hours without a break (which usually yields 1000-1500 words), then...
September 22, 2026By: John Purcell
The Nile's Deep Dive Author Interview: Jess Kitching
A compulsion, an obsession, a way of life… any of the above! Writing is my happy place. I love exploring new worlds and ideas that help me understand the world and...
September 20, 2026By: John Purcell
The Nile's Deep Dive Author Interview: Whitney Fitzsimmons
I tend to ruminate on an idea and then sit down at the laptop and write. I had the same process as a journalist when I worked in newsrooms.
September 18, 2026By: John Purcell
The Nile's Deep Dive Author Interview: James O'Loghlin
Writing is the greatest challenge I have ever faced.