Karen Stevens on characterisation, class and ‘Brilliant Blue’

August 18, 2025

Barbican author Karen Stevens was recently interviewed by fellow writer Joe Bedford about her debut collection Brilliant Blue. They discussed the research and writing processes that went into the collection, along with topics of identity, class and place. Karen mentions some of the books and authors that inspired her along with the personal experiences that influenced the book.

You can read the full interview on Joe’s blog now. Be sure to leave a comment and follow him for more insightful conversations.

Many thanks to Joe for this excellent interview!

INTERVIEW: Karen Stevens on characterisation, class and ‘Brilliant Blue’