Hugo Rifkind - Rabbits

For the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast Ali spoke to writer and journalist Hugo Rifkind to talk about his cracking new novel Rabbits, which is published with Polygon Books.

Hugo talks about the inspiration behind Rabbits, why this is the story he wanted to tell, and explains that while events and characters have some basis in real life, this is not an autobiographical tale.

The two also discuss the comparisons with Netflix' sensation Saltburn, the writers who inspire Hugo's fiction, writing about the upper-middle classes, how his fiction differs from his journalism, and the ways a change of government can affect political satire.

And then there's the poster-worthy cover of Rabbits!

It's a fascinating, insightful and genial conversation with a writer well-known as a journalist, columnist, and radio presenter and panellist, but who clearly loves everything about writing fiction. Is there more to come? You'll have to listen to the podcast to find out...

For full details, including all the ways to listen, head to https://www.scotswhayhae.com