Episode Thirty Six S2: Solo Katy, a Sentient Ampersand & Wandering Strong ft. Hope Bytheway

Send us Fan Mail This week things look a little different at the Cosy Cup — Rosie is poorly, Katy is running on no sleep whatsoever, and Rosie is also on holiday so she's missing out twice over. We soldier on regardless because that is the Cosy Cup way. Katy is joined by the wonderful Hope Bytheway — pen name of English teacher, editor and saxophone player Lorraine Watson — to chat about her debut novel Wandering Strong, book one of the Coeur Legacy series. Farran Armstrong has always felt that her story is part of something bigger, and she's right — this is a dual timeline historical fiction where hidden truths, magical forces and quiet rebellion weave together across time. It is atmospheric, emotional, and full of the kind of forgotten voices that stay with you long after the last page. We had a brilliant chat about bringing it to life. Plus Rosie's Bit on the Side this week features a sentient ampersand. Yes, the punctuation. We are not elaborating further. You simply have to listen. Support the show Check out our socials: TikTok  Instagram  YouTube  Niles' Historical Footnotes Edited by: Kelly Jones Fantasy Author