Deep Dive: Jan Carson on writing her new novel, Few and Far Between

22.04.2026 · 46 Min.

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This week's Deep Dive is an in-depth interview with the brilliant and prolific Irish author Jan Carson about her new novel Few and Far Between.

We also chatted about writing about trauma, the impact of the Troubles on society, creating memorable and humorous characters and so much more.

And of course, she tells us what she got around to lately too.

Thanks Penguin Books Ireland for facilitating, and thanks Jan for chatting to us!

Produced by Lauren Murphy and Aoife Barry. Consulting producer Emma White. Editor Aoife Barry.

Sponsored by Imbibe Coffee. http://imbibe.ie

Theme music: Cinema Bell by Land Lovers from the album Confidantes.

Podcast artwork: Chris Hanna https://www.chris-hanna.com/

Huge thanks to everyone who helped make this happen.

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