Detroit-born Suzi Quatro made her distinctive mark on the glam rock scene in the '70s and has been in the music business ever since, as a singer, songwriter, and musician. She's also presented radio and TV shows and acted - playing  Leather Tuscadero in 'Happy Days', the lead role in 'Annie Get Your Gun' in London's West End, and parts in several British TV series including 'Midsomer Murders' and 'Absolutely Fabulous'. Her 58-year career - so far - continues with a European concert tour this year, kicking off in April at the Royal Albert Hall, London. 

Writing is a passion for Suzi and, as well as penning lyrics, she has also authored five published books: 

• 'Unzipped' - autobiography (Hodder) 
• 'Through My Eyes' - first of a series of illustrated coffee-table books (New Haven Publishing)
• 'The Hurricane' - a novel (New Haven Publishing)
• 'Through My Words' - 2nd in series of coffee-table books (New Haven Publishing)
• 'Through My Thoughts' - 3rd in series (New Haven Publishing)

During Suzi's recent visit to Mallorca (where she and her husband have a home), we met in Puerto Portals to chat about her writing life - and more.  We talk about the writers who have influenced her; her writing methods; the two books she's just finishing (a second novel and a collection of poetry); the effects of the Covid lockdown on her work and life, and more.

For Suzi Quatro's website and 2022 tour dates, see here.  

Click here for tickets for Suzi's April 2022 concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London.

PODCAST THEME TITLE: “Lifestyles”
COMPOSER: Jack Waldenmaier
PUBLISHER: Music Bakery Publishing (BMI)

The novel ‘Daughter of Deià’ by podcast host Jan Edwards is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. 

Simon Kenion Shears describes himself as a ‘fitness polymath’. Born in Manchester, he moved to Mallorca as a young boy. He attended boarding school in Dublin and graduated from the University of St Andrews in Scotland with an MA in Philosophy.

He worked as a scientific research technician for the Centre for Whale Research of Western Australia before moving to Germany. He started writing his book ‘Working (it) Out’ in 2015 in Hamburg, where he also began CrossFit coaching.

Since returning to Mallorca four years ago, Simon has continued to work on his debut book, alongside being a personal and group trainer and a fitness mentor. He writes a regular column for the ‘Majorca Daily Bulletin’ and contributes articles to the website 'Medium'.

Simon is now in the process of seeking a literary agent with a view to publication of his book. In this episode he talks about his writing process, the book he may write next, and more. 

For more information about Simon’s book ‘Working (it) Out’, see his website.

Read articles by Simon Kenion Shears published on ‘Medium’ and in the ‘Majorca Daily Bulletin'. 

With thanks to the Mallorca Academy of Performing Arts for allowing ‘Authors in Mallorca’ to record this interview at their studio in Santa Maria, Mallorca. 

PODCAST THEME TITLE: “Lifestyles”
COMPOSER: Jack Waldenmaier
PUBLISHER: Music Bakery Publishing (BMI)

The novel ‘Daughter of Deià’ by podcast host Jan Edwards is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats.

Retired interior designer and now a Mallorca-based contemporary artist and children’s author, Christine Greenslade has just published her illustrated book ‘Flying Lessons’ – suitable for children aged two to six. 

Englishwoman Christine has been storytelling for many years and already has a wealth of animal stories soon to be published, with a Spot The Rabbit book (the first of a series about Spot) expected to be out for Easter 2022. 

In this episode, the author talks about her love of writing for children, her diverse animal characters, finding an illustrator, dealing with technology, and subjects that need special care and attention when writing for youngsters. She also talks about the adult memoir she’s penning, and finding support from the local writing community. 

And you can bring out your inner child for a few moments as Christine reads you a brief extract from ‘Flying Lessons’ – the tale of a family of baby blackbirds learning to fly. 

This interview was recorded on a beautiful February day in Mallorca, beside the swimming pool at the boutique hotel Ten Mallorca.

‘Flying Lessons’ by Christine Greenslade is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. 

Christine’s website:  https://www.spottherabbitandfriends.com

Check out the setting for this podcast interview here: https://www.tenmallorca.com

PODCAST THEME TITLE: “Lifestyles”

COMPOSER: Jack Waldenmaier
PUBLISHER: Music Bakery Publishing (BMI)

‘Daughter of Deià’ by podcast host Jan Edwards is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats.