Mary Watson's guest appearances

Mary Watson

9/11 - Never Forget

The Australian Documentary Podcasts

Miranda's Notebook 

Better Words

The Theory of Objects

Forever Young Adult Podcast

Success, Motivation & Inspiration

Tales from the Big Canoe

Little Detours

Hellblazerbiz Conversations with the stars

The Big Kids Book Club Podcast

Radio Fajri 99.3 FM

Demythifying

Meg Rosoff

Sonia Velton

Lauren James

Les Darcy

Lynn Santer

Alby Mangels

Sara Tasker

Li Cunxin

Percy Grainger

Tom Palmer

John Green

Ari Meisel

Rainbow Rowell

Hermes Gowar

Eoin Colfer

OwlTail

Sgt. Mary Watson from Galveston Island, Texas, talks about her memories of 9/11.

Sgt. Mary Watson

Mary Watson is from Cape Town and now lives on the west coast of Ireland. She’s worked as an art museum guide, library assistant, theatre duty manager, and an actor in children’s musicals. She has a PhD from the University of Cape Town where she taught for many years. She won the Caine Prize in 2006, and the Philida Award in 2022. She writes short stories, young adult fantasy and thrillers. Her YA debut, The Wren Hunt, was shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards. Today we are discussing her new YA novel, Blood to Poison.Our interview begins at  00:12:00Caitlin recommends: Book Lovers by Emily HenryA fun read that plays on (and twists) our favourite romance tropes.Michelle recommends: One Ordinary Day at a Time by Sarah J HarrisA moving and beautiful contemporary novel about two unlikely friends who have the power to change each other's lives. In this interview, we chat about:How Mary's own family curse and grief inspired the novelFemale anger, shame and intergenerational angerThe joy Mary found in writing about her South African homeland after writing about Ireland in her previous YA booksThe magic Mary invented for the novel and the 'real strange' found in South AfricaMary's publishing journey and moving from adult literary books to YA after a career as an academicBooks and other things mentioned:Beach Read and You and Me on Vacation by Emily HenryFollow Mary Watson on Instagram @Marym_watsonBlood to Poison is available now. Thank you to Bloomsbury for sending us copies of the book to read in preparation for the interview. Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod

Mary Watson is from Cape Town and now lives on the west coast of Ireland. She’s worked as an art museum guide, library assistant, theatre duty manager, and an actor in children’s musicals. She has a PhD from the University of Cape Town where she taught for many years. She won the Caine Prize in 2006, and the Philida Award in 2022. She writes short stories, young adult fantasy and thrillers. Her YA debut, The Wren Hunt, was shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards. Today we are discussing her new YA novel, Blood to Poison.Our interview begins at  00:12:00Caitlin recommends: Book Lovers by Emily HenryA fun read that plays on (and twists) our favourite romance tropes.Michelle recommends: One Ordinary Day at a Time by Sarah J HarrisA moving and beautiful contemporary novel about two unlikely friends who have the power to change each other's lives. In this interview, we chat about:<ul><li>How Mary's own family curse and grief inspired the novel</li><li>Female anger, shame and intergenerational anger</li><li>The joy Mary found in writing about her South African homeland after writing about Ireland in her previous YA books</li><li>The magic Mary invented for the novel and the 'real strange' found in South Africa</li><li>Mary's publishing journey and moving from adult literary books to YA after a career as an academic</li></ul>Books and other things mentioned:<ul><li>Beach Read and You and Me on Vacation by Emily Henry</li></ul>Follow Mary Watson on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marym_watson/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@Marym_watson</a>Blood to Poison is available now. Thank you to Bloomsbury for sending us copies of the book to read in preparation for the interview. Connect with us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/betterwordspod/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@betterwordspod</a>

Female anger and family curses with Mary Watson

M. Curtis McCoy

Mary Watson is the Organizer &amp; Founder of TEDx Grand Junction. Since 2000 Mary Watson has been evaluating and sharing written critiques with hundreds of writers, speakers, and presenters through various public speaking and educational events. Mary spent three years in Benin, West Africa teaching and presenting events. She has been a successful public speaker and continuously motivates adults as well youth through Toastmasters programs/events, Ignite Grand Junction!, TEDx Grand Junction, and several Communication and Leadership Workshops. What are TED talks? TED talks are presentations dedicated to researching and sharing knowledge that matters through short talks and presentations. The goal to inform and educate audiences in an accessible way. What does TED stand for? “TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less),” according to ted.com. “TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics – from science to business to global issues – in more than 100 languages.” What is the difference between TED and TEDx? Essentially, TED Talks are aimed at a global audience while TEDx talks are designed for smaller, local audiences. For example Denver, Boston, Vail, Mile High, etc. Why did you bring TEDx to Grand Junction? TEDx are independently run, local events that follow TED guidelines for sharing ideas in communities around the world. Watson decided to create a TEDx event in the Grand Valley after watching several TED talks. The Grand Valley has awesome leaders and this is one way the community can network to see what is happening. How do you prepare TEDx Grand Junction presenters? Coaching mentors are assigned to each speaker – to vet the presentations and assure they abided by TED rules. Each pair worked together prior to the event via Zoom, by phone, and/or in-person. Presenters can’t be selling a product; they can’t be preaching, It must be an idea worth spreading. Is each year the same? What’s new this year? We have 18 awesome presenters – the full line up is on our website TEDxGJ.com TEDx Grand Junction added a new element this year – mini-workshops that will take place from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. prior to showtime starting at 11 a.m. Doors open at 10 a.m. The mini-workshops – How Do You Ask For What You Want?; Explore the Grand Valley like a local, even if you are one. and Simple &amp; Effective Stress Busting Techniques. How do you put on such a big show every year? We are proud to present the 5th TEDx Grand Junction this year. This could not be possible without partnering with community members and businesses. Thanks to all our partners and supporters Atlasta Solar Center, Long Point Digital, and Enstrom’s Candies for their support What inspired you to pursue this event? I think we should all use our gifts for good. Being a Toastmaster and achieving the highest education award DTM (Distinguished Toastmaster) has been great. Now, I look for innovative, progressive, fun, leaders to partner with for other community events such as Ignite Grand Junction!, TEDx Grand Junction, Communication and Leadership Workshops, and serve on community boards like Mesa County Anti-bias Task Force, Mesa County Library. Connect with Mary Watson of TEDx Grand Junction TEDx GJ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxGJ/ Instagram: @m.e.g.ruby

Mary Watson is the Organizer &amp; Founder of TEDx Grand Junction. Since 2000 Mary Watson has been evaluating and sharing written critiques with hundreds of writers, speakers, and presenters through various public speaking and educational events. Mary spent three years in Benin, West Africa teaching and presenting events. She has been a successful public speaker and continuously motivates adults as well youth through Toastmasters programs/events, Ignite Grand Junction!, TEDx Grand Junction, and several Communication and Leadership Workshops. <h3>What are TED talks?</h3> TED talks are presentations dedicated to researching and sharing knowledge that matters through short talks and presentations. The goal to inform and educate audiences in an accessible way. <h3>What does TED stand for?</h3> “TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less),” according to <a href="http://ted.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ted.com</a>. “TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics – from science to business to global issues – in more than 100 languages.” <h3>What is the difference between TED and TEDx?</h3> Essentially, TED Talks are aimed at a global audience while TEDx talks are designed for smaller, local audiences. For example Denver, Boston, Vail, Mile High, etc. <h3>Why did you bring TEDx to Grand Junction?</h3> TEDx are independently run, local events that follow TED guidelines for sharing ideas in communities around the world. Watson decided to create a TEDx event in the Grand Valley after watching several TED talks. The Grand Valley has awesome leaders and this is one way the community can network to see what is happening. <h3>How do you prepare TEDx Grand Junction presenters?</h3> Coaching mentors are assigned to each speaker – to vet the presentations and assure they abided by TED rules. Each pair worked together prior to the event via Zoom, by phone, and/or in-person. Presenters can’t be selling a product; they can’t be preaching, It must be an idea worth spreading. <h3>Is each year the same? What’s new this year?</h3> We have 18 awesome presenters – the full line up is on our website <a href="http://TEDxGJ.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TEDxGJ.com</a> TEDx Grand Junction added a new element this year – mini-workshops that will take place from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. prior to showtime starting at 11 a.m. Doors open at 10 a.m. The mini-workshops – How Do You Ask For What You Want?; Explore the Grand Valley like a local, even if you are one. and Simple &amp; Effective Stress Busting Techniques. <h3>How do you put on such a big show every year?</h3> We are proud to present the 5th TEDx Grand Junction this year. This could not be possible without partnering with community members and businesses. Thanks to all our partners and supporters Atlasta Solar Center, Long Point Digital, and Enstrom’s Candies for their support <h3>What inspired you to pursue this event?</h3> I think we should all use our gifts for good. Being a Toastmaster and achieving the highest education award DTM (Distinguished Toastmaster) has been great. Now, I look for innovative, progressive, fun, leaders to partner with for other community events such as Ignite Grand Junction!, TEDx Grand Junction, Communication and Leadership Workshops, and serve on community boards like Mesa County Anti-bias Task Force, Mesa County Library. <h3>Connect with Mary Watson of TEDx Grand Junction</h3> <a href="https://www.tedxgj.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TEDx GJ</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TEDxGJ/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TEDxGJ/</a> Instagram: @m.e.g.ruby

TEDx GJ – Mary Watson Interview with M. Curtis McCoy

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Mary Watson, joins Emma to talk about her latest novel, Blood to Poison. Emma and Mary chatted about writing stories about her native South Africa, spinning tales of magic and weaving narratives that tackle hard hitting topics. Mary was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show.

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Mary Watson, joins Emma to talk about her latest novel, Blood to Poison. Emma and Mary chatted about writing stories about her native South Africa, spinning tales of magic and weaving narratives that tackle hard hitting topics. Mary was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show.

Episode 117: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview - Mary Watson

Not only do Charlotte and Lauren love Mythology but they love to read in general. This is episode two of Demyth Turns the Page which they'll be doing alongside regular Demyth content. For this the girls are super excited to nerd out with Mary Watson over her new book "Blood to Poison".Follow us on @demythifyingthepodcast on Instagram and you'll see the paintings we talk about. Plus any other Olympus related content and episode teasers. You can also listen to all our episodes on www.demythpod.co.uk where you can find our whole back catalogue of episodes and the pictures we talk about. Plus any information about any special guests and friends of the podcast.

Not only do Charlotte and Lauren love Mythology but they love to read in general. This is episode two of Demyth Turns the Page which they'll be doing alongside regular Demyth content. For this the girls are super excited to nerd out with Mary Watson over her new book "Blood to Poison". Follow us on @demythifyingthepodcast on Instagram and you'll see the paintings we talk about. Plus any other Olympus related content and episode teasers. You can also listen to all our episodes on <a href="http://www.demythpod.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.demythpod.co.uk</a> where you can find our whole back catalogue of episodes and the pictures we talk about. Plus any information about any special guests and friends of the podcast.

DeMyth Turns the Page with...Mary Watson

Mary faced poverty, racism and child neglect with a fierceness and clarity of spirit that allowed her to turn personal pain into power, hurt into help for others. She wrote 28 lessons for African-American families, one for each day of Black History Month. She also wrote, “Wisdom Warriors” featuring a child named Skye and her wise grandparents.

Mary faced poverty, racism and child neglect with a fierceness and clarity of spirit that allowed her to turn personal pain into power, hurt into help for others. She wrote 28 lessons for African-American families, one for each day of Black History Month. She also wrote, “Wisdom Warriors” featuring a child named Skye and her wise grandparents.

Episode 14: Mary Watson on turning personal pain into power for others

Tony Muscat, Nelson Montreuil, MNO Programmers, Mary Watson, Kristin Randall

We discuss secret magic happening in Ireland with Mary Watsons The Wren Hunt and the eerie feel that comes from starting your novel with a girl being hunted through the woods.   If you enjoyed this episode, consider subscribing! You can have two episodes a month delivered into your lovely ears for FREE. You can keep tabs on upcoming books and give us recommendations on our social media: www.Twitter.com/foreverYApod www.Instagram.com/foreverYApodcast www.goodreads.com/foreveryapod Check out our patreon on www.patreon.com/foreverYAPod  to throw us a few coins, check out our rewards, and show your appreciation/ire as applicable! We love reviews! And recommendations! And attention! Thanks for listening :-)

We discuss secret magic happening in Ireland with Mary Watsons The Wren Hunt and the eerie feel that comes from starting your novel with a girl being hunted through the woods.  If you enjoyed this episode, consider subscribing! You can have two episodes a month delivered into your lovely ears for FREE. You can keep tabs on upcoming books and give us recommendations on our social media: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/foreverYApod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Twitter.com/foreverYApod</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/foreverYApodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Instagram.com/foreverYApodcast</a> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/foreveryapod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.goodreads.com/foreveryapod</a> Check out our patreon on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/foreverYAPod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/foreverYAPod</a>  to throw us a few coins, check out our rewards, and show your appreciation/ire as applicable! We love reviews! And recommendations! And attention! Thanks for listening :-)

23. The Wren Hunt - Mary Watson

This week on Tea &amp; Tattle, I’m joined by the author Mary Watson, to discuss Mary’s latest novel, The Wickerlight. Mary was born in Cape Town, but now lives on the West Coast of Ireland with her husband and children. Her struggle to adapt to a new place inspired Mary to write a story that drew on the beautiful landscape of Ireland, as well as the fascinating tales of Irish mythology. The result was Mary’s first YA novel, The Wren Hunt, a captivating tale that reflects Mary’s own love for fantasy blended with the everyday world we all recognise.In The Wren Hunt, Mary created a magical world that exists in the shadows of the real world, run by two warring factions: the judges and the augurs, members of which are both able to draw on the power of the natural world to create their own kinds of magic. The Wren Hunt was shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards, and Mary’s sequel, The Wickerlight, which is published this Thursday, May 30th, has been eagerly anticipated by her many fans. The Wickerlight introduces a new character, Zara, who has recently moved with her family to the small village in Ireland in which The Wren Hunt was also set. Shortly after their arrival, Zara’s teenage sister, Laila, is found dead on the village green, with no obvious cause of injury. In a quest to solve her sister’s death and understand why Laila had become so involved in the local stories of magic and folklore, Zara is drawn deeper and deeper into the mysterious and dangerous world of Judges and Augurs. As Zara hunts for answers to her questions, she meets David, a young Judge man who is struggling to find his place within his family, as well as his role in an ancient magical feud. I particularly enjoy Mary’s stories for their brilliant plots and intrepid heroines, and I would recommend both The Wren Hunt and The Wickerlight as gifts for any teenagers in your life, but they’re also brilliantly entertaining reads for adults. I had a wonderful time chatting to Mary about her books and was intrigued to learn how she first started writing YA fiction and how her own reading and life experiences shaped her work.Read the show notes: teaandtattlepodcast.com/home/113Get in touch!Email: teaandtattlepodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @teaandtattlepodcastIf you enjoy Tea &amp; Tattle, please do rate and leave a review of the show on Apple Podcasts, as good reviews help other people to find and enjoy the show. Thank you!

This week on Tea &amp; Tattle, I’m joined by the author Mary Watson, to discuss Mary’s latest novel, The Wickerlight. Mary was born in Cape Town, but now lives on the West Coast of Ireland with her husband and children. Her struggle to adapt to a new place inspired Mary to write a story that drew on the beautiful landscape of Ireland, as well as the fascinating tales of Irish mythology. The result was Mary’s first YA novel, The Wren Hunt, a captivating tale that reflects Mary’s own love for fantasy blended with the everyday world we all recognise. In The Wren Hunt, Mary created a magical world that exists in the shadows of the real world, run by two warring factions: the judges and the augurs, members of which are both able to draw on the power of the natural world to create their own kinds of magic. The Wren Hunt was shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards, and Mary’s sequel, The Wickerlight, which is published this Thursday, May 30th, has been eagerly anticipated by her many fans. The Wickerlight introduces a new character, Zara, who has recently moved with her family to the small village in Ireland in which The Wren Hunt was also set. Shortly after their arrival, Zara’s teenage sister, Laila, is found dead on the village green, with no obvious cause of injury. In a quest to solve her sister’s death and understand why Laila had become so involved in the local stories of magic and folklore, Zara is drawn deeper and deeper into the mysterious and dangerous world of Judges and Augurs. As Zara hunts for answers to her questions, she meets David, a young Judge man who is struggling to find his place within his family, as well as his role in an ancient magical feud. I particularly enjoy Mary’s stories for their brilliant plots and intrepid heroines, and I would recommend both The Wren Hunt and The Wickerlight as gifts for any teenagers in your life, but they’re also brilliantly entertaining reads for adults. I had a wonderful time chatting to Mary about her books and was intrigued to learn how she first started writing YA fiction and how her own reading and life experiences shaped her work. Read the show notes: <a href="http://teaandtattlepodcast.com/home/113" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">teaandtattlepodcast.com/home/113</a> Get in touch! Email: teaandtattlepodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @teaandtattlepodcast If you enjoy Tea &amp; Tattle, please do rate and leave a review of the show on Apple Podcasts, as good reviews help other people to find and enjoy the show. Thank you!

113 | Tea and Tattle with Mary Watson

A young mother makes a desperate bid to save her infant son.Music creditsDeep dive, Persistence with beat (Raphael Angel)La Citadelle (Komiku)Three kites circling, The thorn revisit (Axletree)I need to start writing things down (Chris Zabriskie)Lizard Island audio courtesy of Delaware North  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A young mother makes a desperate bid to save her infant son.Music creditsDeep dive, Persistence with beat (Raphael Angel) La Citadelle (Komiku) Three kites circling, The thorn revisit (Axletree) I need to start writing things down (Chris Zabriskie) Lizard Island audio courtesy of Delaware North  See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.