M. Jonathan Lee, author of six novels, shortlisted for The Novel Prize in 2012, and mental health campaigner, returns for his second podcast with N2tS as he's been working on a special project for the site. His new six-part series, 'M is for Meaningless', details his life in writing, including hints and advice he's acquired over twenty years, exclusive to New2theScene, and can be read by clicking here.

Learn what it takes to be an author, how getting published is a challenge no matter how many times you've done it, what can improve your writing, and the importance of following your passion for mental wellbeing.

Get to know Jonathan better with our New2theScene presenter, and hear about swapping genres, not pigeon-holing your writing, and what's next for this talented writer - all whilst recovering from a rare illness that has effected every part of his life, apart from his sense of humour!

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