# Val McDermid and Jo Sharp discuss co-writing a novel as a couple

Acclaimed crime writer Val McDermid and her partner, geographer Jo Sharp, talk about their experience of collaborating on a novel. They share their initial wariness of working together and how they navigated the creative dynamics. This offers insight into the challenges and rewards of a literary partnership.

**Importance:** 2/5

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jul/28/val-mcdermid-jo-sharp-this-door-of-the-seas) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:38:54 GMT