Celebrity Interviews

Professional footballer Dani Bowman speaks to Female First / Picture Credit: BHAWFC, Paul Hazelwood
25 February 2022

Dani Bowman exclusive interview: Former England player on life as a Brighton player
Former England football player Dani Bowman started her career in the sport at Arsenal, before moving to Chelsea is search of more first team football but is now enjoying life ...

Giles Kristian opens up in an exclusive piece for Female First
24 February 2022

Seven things I'd like my readers to know about me, by Giles Kristian
To celebrate the release of his new novel, Where Blood Runs Cold, we asked author Giles Kristian to take part in our 'seven things' series, where writers open up and reveal ...

Reno's police department have been defunded... / Picture Credit: Roku
23 February 2022

Reno 911! Defunded interview: We speak with Thomas Lennon, Kerri-Kenney Silver, and Robert B Garant
This Friday (February 25th, 2022) marks the debut of an all-new season of Roku Original, Reno 911! Defunded, a hilarious mockumentary show with great guest stars and a fun-loving cast ...

G.R. Macallister opens up in an exclusive piece for Female First
22 February 2022

Five things I'd like my readers to know about me, by G.R. Macallister
To celebrate the release of her new fantasy novel, Scorpica, we asked author G.R. Macallister to let us in on five interesting facts all about her, that her readers may be ...

A Mouthful of Air
21 February 2022

Amy Koppelman, director of A Mouthful of Air talks about her personal attachment to the story
There have been many movies written about depression. Black eyeliner, moody lighting, Bradley Cooper, and you have yourself a hit. But A Mouthful of Air isn’t that kind of movie. ...

Tim Saunders and his son Henry
21 February 2022

Author Tim Saunders shares what to consider when planning a family staycation
If you're planning a family staycation this year, there are several things to consider before you book. Author Tim Saunders has kindly shared his top tips for this unique kind ...

Norma Curtis opens up in an exclusive piece for Female First
21 February 2022

Five things I'd like my readers to know about me, by Norma Curtis
To celebrate the release of her new book, The Drowned Village, we asked author Norma Curtis to open up for readers in an exclusive piece for Female First. Here's what ...

Eve Smith opens up for readers in an exclusive piece for Female First
17 February 2022

Five things I'd like my readers to know about me, by Eve Smith
To celebrate the release of her new novel, Off Target, we asked author Eve Smith to open up and reveal five things that she'd like her readers to know about ...

Five Days Missing
17 February 2022

Seven things that helped me write a book while homeschooling by author Caroline Corcoran
I didn’t even realise I was doing this as I was writing it but after Five Days Missing was finished – and now it’s about to be published – I ...

Alannah and Esme, founders of LittleLamb
15 February 2022

Founders of cloth nappy brand say you can save £750 per child by ditching the disposables
Esme founded the company in 2004 after putting her six children through nappies. Before meeting her husband, as a single mother, she resorted to terry flats and safety pins to ...

Jo Simpson
15 February 2022

How the RNLI inspired my latest book by J M Simpson, author of Sea State
‘In all weathers’ is one of the key messages that the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) promote. Standing on a windy quayside, watching the waves crash over the harbour wall ...

Jessica Rose Williams
15 February 2022

Exclusive interview with Jessica Rose Williams about her new book Enough: Learning to Simplify Life
Jessica Rose Williams is a writer and simple living blogger who lives in the Peak District. For the last six years she has dedicated her time to simplifying her life, ...

Adrift: The Curious Tale of the Lego Lost at Sea
15 February 2022

Seven unusual beachcombing finds by Tracey Williams, author of Adrift
-  In 2012, mysterious slabs bearing the word TJIPETIR began washing up on beaches in the UK and northern Europe. Investigations revealed Tjipetir was the name of a plantation in ...

Josh Hartnett
11 February 2022

Josh Hartnett discusses his new drama series, embracing the simple life and avoiding social media
He has been a Hollywood heartthrob for all of his adult life, yet Josh Hartnett insists he is happy to ignore his enduring celebrity status. Hartnett shot to worldwide stardom ...

Suzette D. Harrison opens up in an exclusive piece for Female First
8 February 2022

Seven things I'd like my readers to know about me, by Suzette D. Harrison
To celebrate the release of her new novel, The Dust Bowl Orphans, out now, we asked author Suzette D. Harrison to open up for readers in our 'seven things' series. ...

Cristalle Hayes
8 February 2022

Why am I an angry mum? Six triggers and how to diffuse them by Cristalle Hayes
There are many reasons why we get angry as mums. However, much we wish to be calm and nurturing, this isn't always possible. Motherhood can bring stressful situations, and at ...

Kristen Bailey opens up in an exclusive piece for Female First
7 February 2022

Seven interesting facts about me, by Kristen Bailey
Mother-of-four, gin-drinker, binge-watcher, receipt hoarder, enthusiastic but terrible cook. Kristen Bailey also writes. She has had short fiction published in several publications including Mslexia and Riptide. Her first two novels, ...

Tommy Egan returns in Power Book IV: Force / Picture Credit: Starzplay
5 February 2022

Exclusive: Joseph Sikora discusses Tommy’s journey in Power Book IV: Force
Fans of Power were ecstatic when they heard that fan-favourite character Tommy Egan, played by Joseph Sikora, would be getting his own spinoff series following the conclusion of the original ...

Jessica Jones opens up in an exclusive piece for Female First
3 February 2022

Seven things I'd like my readers to know about me, by Jessica Jones
To celebrate the release of her new book, Own It: How to Build Confidence, Completely Love Yourself and Embrace Your Body, we asked author Jessica Jones to open up in an ...

Annelise Gray by E.A. Dineley
3 February 2022

The sportswomen who inspired me by Annelise Gray, author of Circus Maximus: Race to the Death
My best friend and I have exchanged cross words on only a few occasions. One of these was during the European championships of 2004 when Portugal beat England 6-5 on ...

Marina McCarron
3 February 2022

Seven things I'd like my readers to know about me by Marina McCarron
When I was asked to write a short piece on what I want my readers to know about me, I was stumped. Seven things I didn’t want them to know, ...

Garry Mansell
2 February 2022

Nine tips for avoiding Groundhog Day in your professional life by Garry Mansell
Are you the type of person who wakes up each day and thinks, “I have to go and do that again”. I was, even though I liked every job I’ve ...

Rhys Stephenson discusses his Strictly experience
27 January 2022

Exclusive: Rhys Stephenson on his Strictly experience, raising awareness for mental health and more
Strictly Come Dancing semi-finalist Rhys Stephenson is currently travelling around the UK with the show’s live tour along with fellow contestants from the 2021 series and so far is loving ...

Matt Wesolowski opens up in an exclusive piece for Female First
25 January 2022

Five (not necessarily fun) facts about me, by Matt Wesolowski
To celebrate the release of his new novel, Demon, we asked author Matt Wesolowski to open up for us in an exclusive piece for Female First. Here's what he had to ...