We nattered and we caterwauled 'bout lyrics, punk and bands,

and we shed a little light upon how melody can expand,

and we talked of books and words and how they sometimes change a man,

and by the end, our mate Paul Armfield had another couple o' fans.

Lyrics. Are they different to poems? Are they an art form all of their very own?

Is it best to write lyrics and then fit the music around them?

How do the words of songs develop?

All will be revealed in this episode of The Failing Writers Podcast where we talk to the extremely talented and delightful Singer-Songwriter and bookstore manager Paul Armfield.

Whose brilliant new album is all about books!

Check out his tour dates and buy his music here:

https://paularmfield.com/

We also discuss dream interpretation, an imminent open mic poetry night and Clerihews.

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Hello.

Come here.

A little closer.

Closer.

Don’t be afraid.

There. That’s it.

I’m going to tell you a story.

A story about an author called C.J. Tudor.

Who many years ago, waaay way back in season 1, episode 13, joined the Failing Writers Podcast for a harmless little natter.

Back when they were just podcasting children, playing down in the basement of obscurity.

Meanwhile, however, C.J. was on the way up. Climbing the stairs. Up, up she rose. Up to the very attic of literary accomplishment.

And there she’s lived ever since.

But wait.

What's that?

There’s something up there with her.

Something hiding in the shadows.

Something shapeless and malevolent. Watching. Waiting.

What could it be?

What could haunt such a successful writer, with its grim, brooding presence?

Let's find out, shall we? As we catch up with C.J. Tudor again, 4 years on.

You can buy Caz’s books here:

(Yooooou’ll be sorry if you dooooon’t)

https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/131110/c-j-tudor

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Aaaaaaand we're back.

Bet you missed us. Ah come on. Just a little bit?

Oh.

Well we're here now, so let's make the best of it.

Now... let's look at the menu.

What's for starters?

A delicious breakfast at Bettys Tea Rooms - a proper Yorkshire institution.

Then... the very antithesis of failing... Jennie Godfrey and her bestselling debut book: A List Of Suspicious Things,

All rounded off with a smorgasbord of excellent questions!

Bon appetit!

https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/454971/the-list-of-suspicious-things-by-godfrey-jennie/9781804942949

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