Reposted by Nadine MathesonThe Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Tomorrow on The Conversation: Coffee Break, investigative journalist Cheyenne Roundtree joins me to talk about Bad Boy for Life: Inside the Diddy Trial. Nearly three years of reporting, from breaking the first Rolling Stone investigation to all six weeks of the trial. ☕ 011
Reposted by Nadine MathesonThe Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · 29/09/2026You’re always learning something new as a writer. It doesn’t matter how many books you’ve written. My full conversation with Abir Mukherjee is available now. We talk about his journey from finance to crime fiction and what he learned whilst writing his award-winning book Hunted. Links in Bio 034
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 28/09/2026I’m still none the wiser 🤷🏾♀️ www.theguardian.com/books/2026/s...theguardian.comTomi Adeyemi on the film of her hit novel Children of Blood and Bone: ‘I don’t plan to watch it’Her debut earned a record-breaking YA book deal – then came her fallout with Hollywood. The author talks about the pressures of success and why she is pictured on the cover of her new novel 010
Reposted by Nadine MathesonThe Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Abir Mukherjee joins me on The Conversation tomorrow to talk about his second career as a writer after 20 years in finance, book awards and what he learnt from writing his first standalone, Hunted 🎧 021
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 26/09/2026I wonder what all of the recent targets of the AI witchhunt have in common? 🤔 nadinematheson.substack.com/p/another-da... 041
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 26/09/2026Spotify Premium subscribers get 15 hours of audiobooks a month 🎧 Haven't read The Jigsaw Man yet? You can listen to it now, along with the rest of the Inspector Angelica Henley series. Just search Nadine Matheson on Spotify and press play. #audiobooks 020
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 25/09/2026I love that ‘The Jigsaw Man’ is still making an impact is still making an impact five years after it was first published🧩 www.yahoo.com/news/videos/...yahoo.comThriller Book Chat with MellMell is a fellow book lover who uses her social media platforms to promote reading, recommendations, and reviews. Her favorite genre is Thriller. A few of her top authors include Nadine Matheson, Viol... 030
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 24/09/2026I’m ill 🤧 and annoyed so of course I wrote about another Black author being accused of using AI nadinematheson.substack.com/p/another-da...nadinematheson.substack.comAnother day, Another AI AccusationWhat do Thélyson Orélien and Jerry Falade have in common? 022
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 24/09/2026Here we go again. Anothet author accused of using Ai after an idiot ran his novel through Pangram without his consent. So fed up of this. www.thebookseller.com/news/canadia...thebookseller.comCanadian author Thélyson Orélien accused of using AI to write award-winning novelThélyson Orélien has been accused of using AI to write most of his award winning first novel, C’était ça ou mourir (It was that or die) 232
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 18/09/2026Issue No.3 of‘The Brief’ is available now to my paid subscribers. A 7 day free trial is available to my free subscribers. I’m talking about Jerry Falade and his side of the story, appealing against murder convictions & more nadinematheson.substack.com/p/the-brief-issue-3?r=2bg4ay&utm_medium=iosnadinematheson.substack.comThe Brief: Issue №3Author accused of AI use speaks out, The Lucy Letby Case and more... 000
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 18/09/2026The latest Jerry Falade article about losing his $2 million book deal over AI use allegations is stuck behind the Independent paywall 🙄 Read his essay in full on Kathleen Schmidt's Substack instead. A very important piece, that is well worth your time. kathleenschmidt.substack.com/p/exclusive-...kathleenschmidt.substack.comEXCLUSIVE: Author Jerry Falade Reflects on Losing His Book Deal and Being Accused of Using AI.Jerry Falade: Me and My AI Against the World 011
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 15/09/2026Another great conversation is available for you now 021
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 14/09/2026Since the Lindsay Clancy verdict ended with a mistrial the jurors have been out claiming their fifteen minutes of fame. Because this is not how we do things in the UK to say that I was, still am, irritated is an understatement. So I did what I do best, I wrote about it. 💁🏾♀️nadinematheson.substack.comLights, Camera, bring in the Jury. It’s time for your close-upWhen a trial becomes entertainment 020
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 11/09/2026📬 Issue 2 of The Brief my new weekly section on The Writer's Verdict, is out now for my paid subs. Publishing news, legal story of the week, podcast highlights + what I'm working on/reading. There’s a special offer available 50% off for 3 months. nadinematheson.substack.com/p/the-brief-...nadinematheson.substack.comThe Brief: Issue №2A weekly and honest look at the week that was. Anthropic settlements, publisher claims, the definition of insanity and more... 001
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 11/09/2026Season 5 of The Conversation is launched this week. 🎙️ My first guest Lindsey Kelk spoke about the snobbery around romance writing, and how gatekeeping has shaped the whole publishing industry 🌹 Like, follow, and leave a comment, the algorithm loves it 👇 021
Reposted by Nadine MathesonThe Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · 10/09/2026What would make you delete 70,000 words of your book? 😳 Find out in my chat with author and filmmaker Adam Simcox as we talk about his time-travel thriller Time Jump which is out now. 🎧 Wherever you get podcasts, or on YouTube. Links in Bio 021
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 07/09/2026My podcast is back tomorrow and I’ve already had some amazing conversations. 022
Reposted by Nadine MathesonThe Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Tomorrow: Season 5 of The Conversation launches with Sunday Times bestselling author Lindsey Kelk! 🎉 We talk about her publishing journey and writing under the pseudonym Elle Kelk. 012
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 05/09/2026Looking forward to watching MOTD 🦅🦅🦅🔥 #PremierLeague 000
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 04/09/2026📬 Issue #1 of The Brief my new weekly digest for paid subscribers is here. Publishing news, a legal story of the week, and what I’m reading. This week: the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Issue #1 is free. Subscribe now for 50% off your first 3 months 👇 nadinematheson.substack.com/p/the-brief-...nadinematheson.substack.comThe Brief: Issue №1A weekly and honest look at the week that was. 000
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 24/08/2026I spent Saturday morning making roti and it brought back memories and of course inspired my latest Substack nadinematheson.substack.com/p/cooking-wi... nadinematheson.substack.com/p/cooking-wi...nadinematheson.substack.comCooking With The AncestorsRoti, memory and the women who taught me to cook without a recipe 010
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 21/08/2026Hello!!! It’s Friday!!! For some reason, I’m very excited 😁 071
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 15/08/2026goodlawproject.org/petition/jas...goodlawproject.orgJason Arday: Demand a public inquiry now | Good Law ProjectCommission an immediate public inquiry into how to ensure a responsible press given its contribution to Dr Arday’s tragic death. 100
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 15/08/2026As I said over on Substack, I didn’t intend to write an article but anger makes you loud. nadinematheson.substack.com/p/not-allowe... #jasonardaynadinematheson.substack.comNot Allowed To Be BrilliantThe never-ending questioning of Jason Arday and Black Excellence 0114
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 14/08/2026They hounded that man to his death and took pleasure in the endless articles, radio segments and content pieces by everyone trying to claim a piece of flesh. news.sky.com/story/jason-...news.sky.comFormer Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead following plagiarism rowA former University of Cambridge professor who resigned following claims of plagiarism has been found dead. 1101
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 05/08/2026It would be nice to have a controversy free week 💁🏾♀️ 160
Reposted by Nadine MathesonThe Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · 05/08/2026The podcast is on a summer break 😎 but I will be reloading fan favourites throughout the summer. Steve Cavanagh was my final guest of season 4 last week and you can catch up with our conversation now. Links in Bio 031
Reposted by Nadine MathesonOut of Order Book Club @outoforderbookclub.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Worth reading in conjunction with Monday's post which predicted how the "the burden of proof" would shift over to authors. I thought it was hard enough motivating myself to write, now I have to keep track of all my ramblings, dead ends and 'light bulb' moments. Please tell me how AI improves things. 021
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 05/08/2026On Monday I wrote about the $2.4M book deal that collapsed but the real story is what it reveals: the burden of proof, that we didn’t use AI, is shifting onto authors as if writing the book wasn't hard enough already. open.substack.com/pub/nadinema...open.substack.comThe Burden of TruthAn Authors Dilemma in the age of the AI Witch Trial. 181
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 02/08/2026My task today was to organise my comics books, some of which were still in the plastic sleeve or in the cardboard envelope. #comicbooks 130
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 02/08/2026There’s a double standard here. It’s very interesting that James Frey was rewarded with double page spreads in newspapers and no cancellation, when he admitted his use of AI but a Black author who denies the use of AI loses his book deal and his writing career open.substack.com/pub/nadinema... 1125
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 01/08/2026Suspicion is now doing the work of proof. A $2.4M book down the toilet over AI accusations but my new article is about what that suspicion means for every writer, not just one deal. open.substack.com/pub/nadinema...open.substack.comThe Scarlett Letters and the Disappearing Book DealA $2 million book deal down the toilet, an unverified AI detector and a witch-hunt 091
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 01/08/2026I cannot think of a better way to spend a Saturday morning then watching X-Men ‘97 040
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 31/07/2026What a week. The momentum of the FIFA/Infantino story and the $2million book deal collapse/AI story is giving me whiplash 010
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 31/07/2026Finally, I’m tackling my toppling TBR pile 📚 and I have a reading order 😁: 🕵🏾♀️Crime Fiction 📰 Non-Fiction 📖 General Fiction I finished Life’s Too Short by Abby Jiminez yesterday started Adele Park’s new book, Eyes on You 👀 London Falling is next What are you currently reading? 010
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 30/07/2026FIFA is made up of six confederations: UEFA, CONMEBOL, CONCACAF, CAF, AFC, and OFC. ⚽ UEFA and CONCACAF have already told Infantino to piss off 💀🫠. How many more will join them by the time I wake up tomorrow? www.theguardian.com/football/202...theguardian.comUefa agrees to boycott Fifa competitions if World Cup sell-off plans proceedUefa nations have agreed to boycott all Fifa tournaments if the global governing body continues with its plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup 240
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 30/07/2026I’m very happy to announce that The Kill List, book 3 in my Inspector Angelica Henley series has been longlisted for a Diverse Book Award! 🎉 I love that this book is still keeping readers up at night, and it’s also got its own dedicated 90’s inspired Playlist 🎧 open.spotify.com/playlist/0eC... 😁 1111
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 30/07/2026I really don’t understand what happened with Tomi Ademeyi and the Children of Blood & Bone film. Her video left me none the wiser. Is it creative differences? Interference on set? What has happened. I did like the look of the trailer though #booksky variety.com/2026/film/ne...variety.com‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Author Tomi Adeyemi Left Film’s Set ‘Sobbing,’ Calls It the ‘Worst Thing I’ve Had to Live Through’ and ‘I Never Want to Hear About It Again’'Children of Blood and Bone' author Tomi Adeyemi has spoken out about alleged issues on set, saying she left 'sobbing' and will not watch the movie. 130
Reposted by Nadine MathesonThe Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · 30/07/2026🎙️ Season 4 of The Conversation wraps with my full conversation with Steve Cavanagh talking about his career and his new book ‘One Of Is Guity’. Thank you to everyone who tuned in this season 🎉 Season 5 is coming, but I’ll be reloading Season 4 fan favourites all summer😎, so stick around. 023
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 21/07/2026My full conversation with bestselling author @janecasey.bsky.social is available now wherever you find your podcasts! 🎧 We talk about her publishing journey, her new standalone, Everything She Didn’t Say and Jane shares her non-writing tip for writers. Links in Bio 040
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 20/07/2026I had a great time chatting away with Jane Casey. Make sure that you listen or watch tomorrow 😁 022
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 19/07/2026That was the biggest waste Of time!!!! Awful #worldcup 030
Nadine Matheson @nadinematheson.com · 17/07/2026Where do ideas actually come from? Never a straight line. Wrote about where the idea for my new standalone, Once a Liar, came from and a bit of my writing process. If you were at my SOA session recently, some of this will feel familiar 📝 nadinematheson.substack.com/p/the-body-o... 141