full interview
The inspiration behind Broken Madonna: the multi-layered themes of female friendship, female roles in the Catholic Church, the impact of trauma, miracles, stolen motherhood and Italian immigration to the UK. Plus discussion of my Italian roots, Catholicism, travel in Italy and more.
Q&A
Audience questions on British/Italian identity, characters, writing practice and more
ITALY WRITERS
Lovely conversation about miracles, shrines, the role of the church in post-WW2 Italy, and all aspects of writing, including the importance of finding your writing tribe.
Flavor of italy podcast
My childhood memories of Atina, its wooded hills, stoic women in black, rustic food, the dialect of my parents and apparitions of the Madonna. A lovely interview with Wendy Holloway, who describes Broken Madonna as ‘an accessible yet deeply thoughtful novel, perfect for summer reading – whether you’re on the beach, a terrace in Italy, or curled up at home.’
brighton book club podcast
With knowledgeable literary host Anna Burtt, a historical fiction special, where we talked about the inspiration and research behind Broken Madonna in a warm conversation which spans the psyche of post-war Italy, strong women, the beauty of the Apennine Mountains and ordinary lives changed by politics, societal expectations and religion.