This Sunday, V chats with speculative fiction author Kate Haley about her new series, Schilling and Florin, set in an alternate universe of Victorian London, her inspirations, character development processes, the societal changes she has incorporated into her narrative, particularly regarding queer representation, her research methods, the balance between cozy and traditional mystery genres, and her future aspirations as a writer.

This Sunday, V chats with Cecelia Tisci about her fascination with the Gilded Age, the creation of her mystery series featuring characters Val and Roddy, the significance of crime fiction in addressing social injustices, the historical context of the Gilded Age, drawing parallels to contemporary issues, insights into her research process and character development, the complexities of relationships, the interpretation of literature, and the impact of childhood classics.

This Sunday, V interviews David Hewson and discusses his transition from journalism to writing historical fiction, particularly focusing on his latest book, WHEN THE GERMANS COME, World War II, character development, the historical context of life in Dover during the war, research methodology, firsthand accounts, the resilience and bravery of the British people during this tumultuous period, courage during historical adversities, the intricacies of book publishing, and the importance of historical context in literature.