Celebrity Interviews

Karen Strassman chats with Female First / Photographer: Birdie Thompson, Hair and Makeup: Allison Noelle, Clothing: Pinup Girl
6 November 2018

Karen Strassman reveals what it's like to be a voiceover artist, in-demand actor and quiet introvert
Actress, voiceover artist and dialect coach Karen Strassman is riding an incredible wave of success. Recently starring in the hit AMC series Preacher, based on the comic books of the ...

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1 November 2018

Author Tracy Rees on being single in her 40s
I’m a romantic at heart. Always have been. As a young girl I always longed for true love. So far, I haven’t found it. At various points in my life ...

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1 November 2018

10 things bestselling author Casey Watson loves about fostering
Casey Watson has spent many years as a foster carer, and before that was a behaviour manager at her local comprehensive school. Now, to mark the release of her new ...

Author Lynda Stacey writes for Female First
1 November 2018

A day in the life of bestselling author (and full time sales director!) Lynda Stacey
I'm a bestselling author and also a successful business woman – although the working around fifty to sixty hours a week doesn't always feel successful. It just feels exhausting! I’m ...

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30 October 2018

10 things author Charlotte Betts wants readers to know about her
Ahead of the publication of her new book, The Palace of Lost Dreams tomorrow (October 31), we asked author Charlotte Betts to write up 10 things she'd like all of her ...

Arch Hades chats with Female First
29 October 2018

Instagram poet who shared her heartbreak in verse gains international following
Within the space of just a few months, young British poet Arch Hades has amassed a large international online following - after sharing her heartbreak with others in verse. The ...

Candice Derman writes for Female First
27 October 2018

10 things author Candice Derman wants readers to know about her
Author Candice Derman has this week released her inspiring, important and harrowing memoir of sexual abuse, Indescribable. Following on from her publication day, she's also written up an exclusive piece ...

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26 October 2018

Ziggy Alberts answers our 10 quickfire questions!
Ahead of the release of his new album Laps Around the Sun, we caught up with Australian musician Ziggy Alberts to throw 10 quickfire questions his way, in a bid to ...

Cathy Phelan-Watkins writes for Female First
22 October 2018

10 things author Cathy Phelan-Watkins wants her readers to know about her
To celebrate the release of her brilliant new book On A White Horse, which details how she used memorialisation to overcome her grief following the death of her husband, author ...

TJ Herbert chats with Female First to celebrate the release of The Bromley Boys
22 October 2018

TJ Herbert discusses The Bromley Boys, enjoying a premiere at Wembley Stadium and more
To celebrate the release of The Bromley Boys on DVD and Digital Download, we caught up with actor and producer TJ Herbert to find out a little bit more about ...

FOURS vocalist Edith Violet chats with Female First
19 October 2018

FOURS on facing challenges in the music industry, inspirations and more
London-based four-piece FOURS returned earlier this month with their stunning new single Even In My Dreams. To celebrate the new track, we got some time with vocalist Edith Violet to ...

Amanda Troop / Photographer: Birdie Thompson, Hair & Makeup: Allison Noelle, Clothing: Pin-up Girl
18 October 2018

Amanda Troop discusses the world of voiceover acting, getting in front of the camera and more!
Actress, voiceover star and improviser Amanda Troop is famed for starring in pictures such as The Death of Superman, where she played Maggie Sawyer, and television series including Bobcat Goldthwait's ...

Mel Sherratt writes for Female First
18 October 2018

A day in the life of author Mel Sherratt
I often get asked to write or talk about the ‘day in the life of....’ I’m an early bird and am usually working from 6am, so be it on my ...

We get to know Harlea a little better!
18 October 2018

Harlea answers our quickfire questions!
Harlea is without a doubt one of the most exciting new artists of 2018. Recently releasing her new single Beautiful Mess via Roxy Princess Records, we caught up with the ...

Author Merle Nygate opens up to readers
18 October 2018

10 things I want readers to know about me, by Merle Nygate
To celebrate the release of her new book The Righteous Spy - out today - we got author Merle Nygate to let us in on 10 things she'd like all of ...

Author George Jerjian writes for Female First
17 October 2018

Cultivating gratitude reaps a rich harvest
In our minds, the words “cultivation” and “harvest” should trigger images of land, crops, sowing and reaping. For individuals, they may also trigger images of well-being, wealth, and happiness. For ...

Allen Walker's new book is out now
16 October 2018

Good things come to those who wait: Why it took 20 years to write my novel
The British novelist Allen Walker spent more than two decades summoning up the courage to write The Strength of Wills. As his acclaimed debut hits the shelves this week, Walker ...

Donna Levin opens up for readers
16 October 2018

8 things I'd like my readers to know about me, by Donna Levin
Celebrating the release of her new book He Could Be Another Bill Gates, we asked author Donna Levin to pop together a list of things she'd love her readers to ...

Amber Nash chats with Female First / Photographer: Seth Olenick, Hair and Makeup: Serena Ryan
16 October 2018

Amber Nash discusses Archer, teases season 10 and shares her love for living in Atlanta
Amber Nash is a woman known to millions thanks to her voice, with her tackling the lead role of Pam Poovey in the hit FX/FXX animated adult series Archer. As ...

Jon Hamm, Jeff Bridges and Cynthia Erivo are amongst the film's leading stars
15 October 2018

Bad Times at The El Royale director and cast discuss the new movie, their characters and more
The new mystery thriller BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE tells the story of seven strangers who cross paths at a run-down hotel that straddles the border of California and ...

Josh Taerk chats with Female First
13 October 2018

Josh Taerk on who he'd love to work with in the future, British pub culture and more
Canadian singer-songwriter Josh Taerk is without a doubt one of the finest talents we've heard in recent memory. Celebrating the release of his brilliant new album, Beautiful Tragedy, we put 10 ...

The Overtones release their new album on October 19
12 October 2018

The Overtones discuss their new album, upcoming Christmas tour and honouring the late Timmy Matley
Ever since their debut all the way back in 2010, The Overtones have gained legions of loyal fans who adore their style of music. Bringing vocal harmonies back to the ...

Paul Mitchener opens up for his readers
11 October 2018

10 things author Paul Mitchener wants his readers to know about him
To celebrate the release of his novel Between Darkness and the Light earlier this year, author Paul Mitchener has revealed 10 facts all about him that he'd like readers to know! Read ...

Bea Davenport writes for Female First
11 October 2018

Writing for different readerships and straddling genres, by Bea Davenport
As an author I often do talks and workshops and there are some questions I can guarantee to be asked. A popular one is where my ideas come from; another ...