Chris Bridges: Writing What You Know And Second Chances

Publication hasn"t come easy for Chris Bridges. After completing a first manuscript during the height of the pandemic while still working hospital shifts, Chris Bridges faced 50 agent rejections before finding his breakthrough through the London Writers Award. Now with his debut, Sick To Death, shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award and a second novel already in progress, Chris offers invaluable perspective on managing creative ambitions alongside the unpredictable fatigue of MS.  Whether you"re fascinated by psychological suspense, navigating health challenges yourself, or simply drawn to stories of persistence against the odds, this conversation delivers profound insights into the creative process and the deeply human struggle to find meaning through storytelling. Sick To Death Meet Emma. Emma is sick. She can’t work because of a neurological condition, so is stuck in her family’s tiny council house. Emma is sick of being told to ‘get over it’. Her stepfather, her doctors, strangers – everyone has an opinion. Emma is sick of being the other woman. Her boyfriend Adam is perfect: he’s got a great job and an amazing home. His wife Celeste is the problem. Emma is sick of being underestimated. All she needed was a target. And now she has Celeste… Emma is sick. Just not in the way you thought. Send us a textA Case Study In Corporate Fear "A Case Study in Corporate Fear" deconstructs how fear transforms successful... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify The Ryan Pyle Podcast The Ryan Pyle Podcast with Ryan Pyle is a podcast and radio show hosted by adventure... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show "Enjoying "The Conversation"? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. https://ko-fi.com/nadinematheson Don"t forget to subscribe, download and review. You can purchase books by the authors featured in our conversations through my affiliate shop on Bookshop.org. By using this link, you’ll be supporting independent bookstores, and I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Follow Me: www.nadinematheson.com BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Threads: @nadinematheson Facebook: nadinemathesonbooks TikTok: @writer_nadinematheson