Podcasts about crime writers

Hannah Murray will start by looking at the bestseller lists on Amazon.co.uk and The Sunday Times, the oldest and most influential book sales chart in the UK, and seeing what new entries there are. Jane Corry started her career in women's magazines, while writing romantic fiction. Her marriage ended on the same week as her long-term column came to an end, and through financial necessity, she applied for the post of writer in residence at a high-security male prison - a role which she came to relish despite the fears that came with it. The experience helps inspire many of her bestsellers. Her latest novel 'My Sister's Secret' is a gripping and emotional suspense about two sisters and the dark past that binds them. Mark Billingham has twice won the Theakston Old Peculiar Award for Crime Novel of the Year, and was recently awarded the Crime Writers' Association Diamond Dagger for an outstanding lifetime contribution to the genre. His novels have sold in excess of 6.5 million copies. Two TV series have been made of his books including Thorne, starring David Morrissey. 'The Shadow Step' is his latest DS Declan Miller novel Alyson France grew up on the Isle of Man and trained as a lawyer. In the early 2000s she moved to Spain, which re-ignited her passion for writing, and inspired her to finish a book she started writing over 30 years ago. 'When the Tide Turns' is a story of belonging, womanhood, and the cost of reinvention, touching on family, friendship, and the nature of platonic love. ...Ed Needham is the Editor and Publisher of Strong Words Magazine who has been a regular contribute to the Book Show for 6 years! This is his last regular chat with us, as he has sadly had to close the magazine. We have very much valued his contributions over the years and will miss him very much. Amelia Tait built her career as a freelance journalist, exploring lifestyle, culture, humour and trend stories. In 2020 she was named as one of Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Europe. Her first book for children aged 8-12 is called 'Lily Tripp: Diary of an Accidental Time Traveler', which was named as the Waterstones Book of the Month for June 2026Mark Heidenstam is the brother of the late David Heidenstam, who passed away in 2024, a month short of his 80th birthday. It was David's wish that any money from his estate was spent on publicizing his number one passion in life - his writing. 'Tales for My Dog' is a collection of short stories about the human condition, and 'In the Beginning' is a stage play about good verses evil. David Spear joined us on the Book Show a few years ago to talk about his book 'Our Man in Estepona' He is back with us to talk about his trilogy of novels

Hannah Murray will start by looking at the bestseller lists on Amazon.co.uk and The Sunday Times, the oldest and most influential book sales chart in the UK, and seeing what new entries there are. Rachel Mills is Director and literary agent at Rachel Mills Literary, where she represents some of the most prominent British Writers. Her debut novel 'The Players Club' is about the power of female friendship and the bonds that hold us in place. The Players Club is a secret group of women who have made it their mission to let one another live their dreams. Tell them who you want to try, and they will make it happen. Circus acrobat, traffic controller, woman who shops in Chanel; no identity is out of reach. Being alive has never been so much fun!Luca Veste is the internationally bestselling author of ten novels, including The Bone Keeper, and the Murphy and Rossi series. He is the bass player of the Fun Lovin' Crime Writer's Band, co-host of the hit podcast Two Crime Writers and a Microphone, and the co-founder of the Locked Up Festival. His latest novel 'Liar Liar' is the start of a new series, and marks his return to the old stomping ground of his home city, Liverpool. Zena Unitt has spent many years working in education and the performing arts. Her mixed-race background and extensive travels have provided her with a rich source for creating vivid characters immersed in authentic settings. 'Cloud Mother' is a tender and mischievous tale of love, loss, and the unbreakable bonds that defy even death. ...Richard Curtis is a veteran literary agent who has helped bring over 10,000 books to publication, and was an early pioneer in digital publishing - founding one of the first commercial e-book companies years before the Kindle. His book 'Digital Inc.' offers a firsthand account of how publishing was transformed by digital disruption. Nikki Smith worked in finance until 2017 when a 'now or never' moment prompted her to apply for the Curtis Brown Creative Writing Course. She is now the author of five novels and the co-host of the podcast In Suspense. She is known as the Queen of the Destination Thriller. 'The Last Place You Look' is Gone Girl on Safari...a missing wife, a desperate husband, and a luxury game lodge that becomes a crime scene. Barbara Henderson is an Inverness based Children's writer and Drama teacher. Her historical children's novel 'Enter Eddie Shakespeare' is aimed at 8-12 year olds and centers around Williams Shakespeare's younger brother Eddie, who is determined to follow his big brother William to London to become a player.

In this podcast, Richard Jerram talks about The Makoto Murders, living in Tokyo, Japan, winning the Crime Writers' Association's Debut Dagger Award, and much more. [3:15] Early life lessons growing up. [6:00] The best and worst things about taking a creative writing MA. [10:15] Retirement from work as an economist and decision to pursue writing fiction. [11:45] Arriving in Tokyo, Japan in 1987. [14:55] The Makoto Murders launch event. [17:25] The Makoto Murders elevator pitch. [20:20] Writing a novel with a sociopathic protagonist. [28:15] Japan setting. [29:35] Planning and writing process for The Makoto Murders. [34:55] Workshopping two endings. [37:10] Including specific details to Japan. [38:50] Next books and projects. [43:55] Advantages and disadvantages of living in Japan, Singapore, and London. [45:30] Becoming fluent in Japanese. [49:10] Life and art imitating one another: winning the Crime Writers' Association's Debut Dagger Award. [54:00] Landing a literary agent. [58:10] Film and TV rights. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-673-richard-jerram-on-the-makoto-murders-living-in-tokyo-japan-and-winning-the-crime-writers-associations-debut-dagger-award Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror

The Crime Writers' Association Dagger Awards Night coverage, including guests speakers and the awarding of the Daggers. The most respected crime awards in Britain.Introduction by hosts Victoria Selman and Gregg MosseAddress of the Chair Nadine MathesonKey Note Speech Denise Mina The Daggers:The Red Herring - Fiona Veitch Smith (awarded by Nadine Matheson)The Emerging Dagger - Michael Nikitin  (awarded by Dea Parkin & Jane Harper)The Dagger in the Library - Tim Sullivan (awarded by Leigh Russell)The Dagger for the best Crime Publisher - Bitter Lemon Press (awarded by DV Bishop)The Short Story Dagger - Ambrose Parry (awarded by Chris Simmonds)Crime Fiction in Translation - Antti Tuomainen  (awarded by Maxim Jakubowski)The ALCS Dagger - Susannah Stapleton (awarded by Sir Brian Keith) The Diamond Dagger - Mark Billingham (awarded by Mick Herron)*The Historical Dagger - Nina Allan (awarded by Morgan Witzel) The Whodunnit Dagger - Mel Pennant (awarded by Gytha Lodge)The Twisted Dagger -  Sarah Pinborough (awarded by Tracy Fenton)First Novel Dagger - Laura McCluskey (awarded by Victoria Dowd)The Steel Dagger - SA Cosby (awarded by Amanda Douglas)The Gold Dagger - Abigail Dean (awarded by Richard Reynolds)Sponsors: the ALCS sponsors the Gold Dagger for non-fiction, IFP sponsors the Steel Dagger, ILS sponsors the John Creasey First Novel, Fiction in Translation is sponsored by the Jakubowski family in honour of Dolores Jakubowski, the Historical Dagger is sponsored by Morgan Witzel in memory of Dr. Marilyn Livingstone, The Emerging Author Dagger is sponsored by Fiction Feedback, KAA sponsors the Gold Dagger for fiction. * The Diamond Dagger is sponsored by Karen Baugh Menuhin.Crime Time FM is proud to be the Official Podcast of The CWA Dagger Awards.Thank you to all the brilliant people at the CWA who run and manage the organisation and make this such a special night.Produced by Junkyard DogCrime TimeCrime Time FM is the official podcast ofGwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2023 & 2025CrimeFest 2023CWA Daggers 2023-2026 & National Crime Reading Month& Newcastle Noir 2023 and 20242024 Slaughterfest,  

This week on My Mate Bought A Toaster, Tom rifles through the online shopping history of bestselling author and The Traitors star Harriet Tyce… and uncovers everything from cutting-edge MP3 players to Baby Mozart DVDs, dinner party cookbooks, rowing gloves, weighted blankets and even the book she accidentally bought… that she wrote herself.Along the way Harriet opens up about life as a criminal barrister, the crippling nerves she battled in court, the moment she realised she wanted to become a novelist, why Blood Orange changed everything, and what really happened behind the scenes on The Traitors.There are stories about illegal MP3 downloads, disastrous dinner parties, parenting fads we all fell for, lockdown puzzles, marathon misery, moonwalking in a Wonderbra, and why she still can't quite believe her entire life has been preserved in Amazon order history since 2001. It's quite literally ALL HERE UNDER ONE PODCAST ROOF GUYS!As ever we root around and find laughs, truths and a spot of the surprisingly moving… and occasionally things do get quite forensic.Products we dig into include (roughly in order):2001 – Intel Pocket Concert MP3 Player2002 – Toshiba DVD Player2002 – The Matrix DVD2002 – The Lord of the Rings DVD2002 – Gladiator DVD2002 – Monsters, Inc. DVD2003 – Entertaining cookbook by Victoria Blashford-Snell2004 – Baby Beethoven / Baby Van Gogh / Baby Mozart DVDs2004 – Children's vegetarian recipe books2004 – Finger food book for babies & toddlers2004 – Brain games for babies2004 – Black & Decker drill2007 – Nigel Slater's The Kitchen Diaries / Express-style recipe books2007 – The Fussy Eaters' Recipe Book2007 – Preserved (home preserving cookbook)2007 – Christopher Hitchens' God Is Not Great2009 – The French Laundry Cookbook2014 – I Hate Literary Agents (guide to getting published)2019/2020 – Saving Missy by Beth Morrey2020 – Pink rowing gloves2020 – Thames Path walking guide2020 – 11kg weighted blanket2020 – Harriet's own novel, Blood Orange2020 – Jigsaw puzzles (lockdown purchases)Recent years – Poetry collectionsGot a question or a story from your own online shopping history?

Victoria Dowd, bestselling crime writer and Vice Chair of the Crime Writers' Association Dr Rachel Knightley is joined at the Writers' Gym by prize and award-winning author, Victoria Dowd.   Victoria is the award-winning author of the bestselling Smart Woman's Mystery series and has been shortlisted for the CWA Dagger. Her novel, The Smart Woman's Guide to Murder, won The People's Book Prize for fiction and was In Search of the Classic Mystery Novel's Book of the Year. Her novel Murder Most Cold won the Grand Puzzly award. Victoria was awarded the Gothic Fiction prize for her short fiction and The Syke House International Film Silken Noose Award. Victoria is the Vice Chair of the Crime Writers' Association and before becoming a writer was a criminal defence barrister for many years. Her historical crime novel, Death in the Aviary, was released this year and is the first book in a new series. Her standalone novel, The New Rules of Murder, will be published by Sphere in April next year. Learn more about Victoria Dowd here: https://victoriadowd.com/ Instagram: @dowdvictoria If you enjoyed listening to the Writers' Gym Podcast, head to our website at www.writersgym.com and follow us on instagram: @jointhewritersgym

Recorded live at Capital Crime Festival 2026, David Headley is joined on stage by one of Britain's most celebrated crime writers, Clare Mackintosh.With the release of her latest thriller, It's Not What You Think, Clare takes audiences behind the scenes, revealing how she carefully constructs twists, plants misdirection and plans every emotional beat of a reader's journey.Together they discuss why human psychology matters more than crime itself, the challenge of writing politically charged fiction, how her years as a police officer continue to shape her novels, and the pressure of following up bestselling books that readers have come to expect the impossible from.From plotting "bookish whiplash" to balancing suspense with humour, this is a fascinating conversation about the craft of storytelling with one of the genre's finest writers.2027 early bird tickets for Capital Crime Festival are on sale for a limited time at www.capitalcrime.org/ticketsAnd you can buy signed copies of Clare's latest thriller, It's Not What You Think at Goldsboro Books.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Sam Wiebe. Sam is the author of The Last Exile, published by Harbour Publishing, which is a finalist for the 2026 Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize. In their conversation, Sam talks about how he first became interested in crime novels and the stories of private detectives. He also talked about how mystery novels allow us to explore place and setting in ways other genres can't. For more about The Last Exile: https://bcyukonbookprizes.com/project/the-last-exile/ To view the 2026 BC and Yukon Book Prizes shortlists: https://bcyukonbookprizes.com/2026/04/14/announcing-the-2026-bc-and-yukon-book-prizes-shortlists/ ABOUT SAM WIEBE: Sam Wiebe is the author of the bestselling Ocean Drive (2024), as well as the Wakeland novels, one of the most authentic and acclaimed detective series in Canada, including Sunset and Jericho (2023) and The Last Exile (2025). His work has won the Crime Writers of Canada award, the Kobo Emerging Writers prize, and a silver medal from the Independent Publisher Book Awards, and been shortlisted for the Edgar, Hammett, Shamus and City of Vancouver book prizes. Wiebe lives in New Westminster, BC. ABOUT MEGAN COLE: Megan Cole is the Executive Director for the BC and Yukon Book Prizes. She is also a writer based on the territory of the Tla'amin Nation. Megan writes creative nonfiction and has had essays published in Chatelaine, This Magazine, The Puritan, Untethered, and more. She has her MFA in creative nonfiction from the University of King's College and is working her first book. Find out more about Megan at megancolewriter.com ABOUT THE PODCAST: Writing the Coast is recorded and produced on the traditional territory of the Tla'amin Nation. As a settler on these lands, Megan Cole finds opportunities to learn and listen to the stories from those whose land was stolen. Writing the Coast is a recorded series of conversations, readings, and insights into the work of the writers, illustrators, and creators whose books are nominated for the annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. We'll also check in on people in the writing community who are supporting books, writers and readers every day. The podcast is produced and hosted by Megan Cole.

CWA DAGGER SPECIALS - Paul Burke chats to Crime Writers Association Diamond Dagger Winner MARK BILLINGHAM, Bread & Circuses - agitprop, Maid Marian and Her Merry Men, Stand Up, TV writing, Tom Thorne, Declan Miller, taking control with fiction.Diamond Dagger sponsored by Karen Baugh MenuhinThe most prestigious Dagger of all, awarded for a lifetime contribution to English-language crime writing.The Shadow Step: It's Detective Miller's deadliest dance...The Shadow Step: One taken simultaneously by a pair of dancers facing the same direction, one of them behind and slightly shifted leftwards ('in the shadow')Typically, such a step perfectly demonstrates synchronized elegance. It showcases a couple in near telepathic harmony with one another. It does not normally end with someone stone-dead in a lake.DS Declan Miller is a magnet for strange cases, but how can he catch a killer when the man confessing to the crime is clearly innocent? Things rapidly escalate when the murder that isn't really a murder at all attracts the unwanted attention of a drugs Queenpin, a deranged ex-squaddie and a lovesick gangland enforcer. Then a student is kidnapped...Throw in a wobbly dog, a pair of ceramic leopards and the distracting smell from a local biscuit factory, and - if he wants to save a young man's life - Miller has little choice but to waltz all the way into the shadows.Mark Billingham is one of the UK's most acclaimed and popular crime writers. A former actor, television writer and stand-up comedian, his series of novels featuring D.I. Tom Thorne has twice won him the Crime Novel Of The Year Award as well as the Sherlock Award for Best British Detective and been nominated for seven CWA Daggers. His standalone thriller IN THE DARK was chosen as one of the twelve best books of the year by the Times and his debut novel, SLEEPYHEAD was chosen by the Sunday Times as one of the 100 books that had shaped the decade. Each of his novels has been a Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller. A television series based on the Thorne novels was screened in Autumn 2010, starring David Morrissey as Tom Thorne and a BBC series based on the standalone thrillers IN THE DARK and TIME OF DEATH was shown in 2017. Mark is also a member of Fun Lovin' Crime Writers. Performing alongside Val McDermid, Chris Brookmyre, Stuart Neville, Doug Johnstone and Luca Veste, this band of frustrated rockers murders songs for fun at literary festivals worldwide.Paul Burke is the editor of Crime Time FM. His first book Spies on Screen: From Silent to Streaming will be published in 2026.Produced by Junkyard DogCrime TimeCrime Time FM is the official podcast ofGwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2023 & 2025CrimeFest 2023CWA Daggers 2023-2026 & National Crime Reading Month& Newcastle Noir 2023 and 20242024 Slaughterfest,  

How to find a great crime thriller to read, funny too. Beryl Eichenberger reviews the latest by killer crime, specific, humour author, Sarah Lotz. It's 5-minutes of amazing.

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In this episode we chat to eminent author, editor and translator Daniel Hahn about his latest book If This Be Magic: The Unlikely Art of Shakespeare in Translation. We also ask him whether Shakespeare might, in a certain light, be considered a crime writer?

Alie Dumas-Heidt chats with fellow authors about their earliest beginnings and answer everyone's favorite question - What happens next? - on The Writer's Journey. Kayleigh Suggett's love of classic mysteries, British satire, and clever humour inspired Alibi by Accident, the first in her series of mysteries featuring private dick Verona Montero.With a background in customer service and business administration, she draws on her experience of the oddities of human behaviour to craft distinctly zany characters, fast-paced banter, and hilarious situations. She lives in Calgary, AB with her husband and son and is a member of the Crime Writers of Canada. http://www.kayleighsuggett.com --- Alie Dumas-Heidt is the author of The Myth Maker, a detective thriller introducing Det. Cassidy Cantwell, set in Tacoma Washington. She lives in the PNW with her husband, adult kids, and two spoiled dogs. http://aliedh.com

Alie Dumas-Heidt chats with fellow authors about their earliest beginnings and answer everyone's favorite question - What happens next? - on The Writer's Journey. Kayleigh Suggett's love of classic mysteries, British satire, and clever humour inspired Alibi by Accident, the first in her series of mysteries featuring private dick Verona Montero.With a background in customer service and business administration, she draws on her experience of the oddities of human behaviour to craft distinctly zany characters, fast-paced banter, and hilarious situations. She lives in Calgary, AB with her husband and son and is a member of the Crime Writers of Canada. http://www.kayleighsuggett.com --- Alie Dumas-Heidt is the author of The Myth Maker, a detective thriller introducing Det. Cassidy Cantwell, set in Tacoma Washington. She lives in the PNW with her husband, adult kids, and two spoiled dogs. http://aliedh.com

Explore the inspiring journey of author Sara Driscoll/Jen J. Dana from infectious diseases research to successful writing career, including overcoming personal loss, managing deadlines, and navigating the publishing industry. Chapters: 00:00 The Journey from Science to Storytelling 05:03 Navigating Loss and Continuing a Legacy 09:56 The Discipline of Writing: Deadlines and Word Counts 14:59 Persistence in Publishing: Finding the Right Fit 19:58 The Evolution of Publishing: Choices and Control 24:08 Upcoming Releases and Connecting with Readers Author's Website: https://jenjdanna.com Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/JenJDanna/ https://www.instagram.com/jenjdanna/ https://bsky.app/profile/jenjdanna.com https://www.threads.com/@jenjdanna Author Bio: Sara Driscoll is the pen name of Jen J. Danna, coauthor of the Abbott and Lowell Forensic Mysteries and author of the FBI K-9 Mysteries and NYPD Negotiators series. After over 30 years in infectious diseases research, Jen hung up her lab coat to concentrate on her real love—writing “exceptional” thrillers (Publishers Weekly). She is a member of the Crime Writers of Canada and lives with her husband and four rescued cats outside of Toronto, Ontario. You can follow the latest news on her books at saradriscollauthor.com. Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Countdown-NYPD-Negotiators-Sara-Driscoll-ebook/dp/B0FKX56VXK Love this episode? Rate it ⭐️ Thumbs Up

Explore the inspiring journey of author Sara Driscoll/Jen J. Dana from infectious diseases research to successful writing career, including overcoming personal loss, managing deadlines, and navigating the publishing industry. Chapters: 00:00 The Journey from Science to Storytelling 05:03 Navigating Loss and Continuing a Legacy 09:56 The Discipline of Writing: Deadlines and Word Counts 14:59 Persistence in Publishing: Finding the Right Fit 19:58 The Evolution of Publishing: Choices and Control 24:08 Upcoming Releases and Connecting with Readers Author's Website: https://jenjdanna.com Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/JenJDanna/ https://www.instagram.com/jenjdanna/ https://bsky.app/profile/jenjdanna.com https://www.threads.com/@jenjdanna Author Bio: Sara Driscoll is the pen name of Jen J. Danna, coauthor of the Abbott and Lowell Forensic Mysteries and author of the FBI K-9 Mysteries and NYPD Negotiators series. After over 30 years in infectious diseases research, Jen hung up her lab coat to concentrate on her real love—writing “exceptional” thrillers (Publishers Weekly). She is a member of the Crime Writers of Canada and lives with her husband and four rescued cats outside of Toronto, Ontario. You can follow the latest news on her books at saradriscollauthor.com. Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Countdown-NYPD-Negotiators-Sara-Driscoll-ebook/dp/B0FKX56VXK Love this episode? Rate it ⭐️ Thumbs Up

On the Saturday April 18, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet USA TODAY, Globe and Mail, and Toronto Star bestselling author Rick Mofina. He’s the author of more than thirty crime fiction thrillers that have been published in nearly thirty countries. A former journalist, he has interviewed murderers on death row, flown over Los Angeles with the LAPD and patrolled with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police near the Arctic. He is a two-time winner of the Crime Writers of Canada Award of Excellence, and a multiple finalist for the International Thriller Writers Awards and the Shamus Award, presented by the Private Eye Writers of America. Library Journal calls him "one of the best thriller writers in the business." His latest novel, “One Second Away” is a high-octane global thriller that begins with a parent’s desperate search and rapidly escalates into an international investigation involving the FBI, uncovering a far-reaching web of secrets and lies. Set across multiple cities, the story delivers relentless suspense while exploring the emotional fallout of life-altering decisions made in an instant. Then, we’ll meet Tom Howe, the British-born (now LA-based) film and TV composer known for his versatile work across dramatic scores, animations, documentaries, and feel-good series. He's scored over 100 projects, including major highlights like Ted Lasso, Shrinking, The Great British Bake Off and many more. We talk music and Ted Lasso with Tom.

On the Saturday April 18, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we'll meet USA TODAY, Globe and Mail, and Toronto Star bestselling author Rick Mofina. He's the author of more than thirty crime fiction thrillers that have been published in nearly thirty countries. A former journalist, he has interviewed murderers on death row, flown over Los Angeles with the LAPD and patrolled with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police near the Arctic. He is a two-time winner of the Crime Writers of Canada Award of Excellence, and a multiple finalist for the International Thriller Writers Awards and the Shamus Award, presented by the Private Eye Writers of America. Library Journal calls him "one of the best thriller writers in the business." His latest novel, “One Second Away” is a high-octane global thriller that begins with a parent's desperate search and rapidly escalates into an international investigation involving the FBI, uncovering a far-reaching web of secrets and lies. Set across multiple cities, the story delivers relentless suspense while exploring the emotional fallout of life-altering decisions made in an instant. Then, we'll meet Tom Howe, the British-born (now LA-based) film and TV composer known for his versatile work across dramatic scores, animations, documentaries, and feel-good series. He's scored over 100 projects, including major highlights like Ted Lasso, Shrinking, The Great British Bake Off and many more. We talk music and Ted Lasso with Tom.

Award-winning crime author Tana French talks about moving around a lot as a child, settling in Ireland at 17, learning the codes and the nuances, her early acting career, being an outsider and an insider at the same time and how she views modern Irish society

In this episode of Biographers in Conversation, Lucy Jane Sussex and Megan Brown chat with Gabriella Kelly-Davies about Outrageous Fortunes: The Adventures of Mary Fortune, Crime-Writer, and Her Criminal Son George Here's what you'll discover in this episode: Outrageous Fortunes was co-authored after a 25-year conversation, combining Lucy's 35 years of research with Megan's PhD research. Lucy and Megan employed a revisionist approach to correct the record about Mary Fortune, arguing that women's voices are undervalued. Why Mary Fortune's and George Fortune's stories were blended as ‘one story'. How Lucy and Megan employed ‘sideways research' when direct evidence was missing. How Lucy and Megan resisted dramatisation and fictionalisation, instead relying on contemporary newspaper accounts and court records. How Lucy and Megan borrowed the title Outrageous Fortunes from Shakespeare to reflect scandalous lives and the Victorian ‘topsy-turvy' puzzle metaphor that shaped their narrative structure

Internationally bestselling author, Robyn Harding, discusses her new release, STRANGERS IN THE VILLA. In a remote villa on the coast of Spain, an American couple is trying to salvage their broken marriage. The arrival of a cute, young couple seems like the perfect chance to get things back on track…but opening their door to strangers may just costs them everything, including their lives. “…clever, intriguing, and deliciously tricky…An irresistible page-turner from start to finish."―Liv Constantine, New York Times bestselling author Listen in as we chat about how sometimes strangers can see us better than we see ourselves, one of the coolest book promotion ideas ever, and the truth about some “deadly” creatures that dwell in Robyn's home! https://www.mariesutro.com/twisted-passages-podcast https://www.robynharding.com ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Robyn Harding is the international bestselling author of several novels including The Haters, The Perfect Family, The Arrangement, and Her Pretty Face. Her novels The Party and The Drowning Woman were both finalists for the Crime Writers of Canada best crime novel award. Her novel The Swap debuted at #1 on the Globe and Mail and Toronto Star Canadian bestsellers lists. She is also the screenwriter and executive producer of the independent film, The Steps. She lives in Vancouver, BC, with her family and two cute but deadly rescue chihuahuas.

Kiwi audiences will be able to see S.A Cosby in person when he's here for the Auckland Writers Festival. 

Retired police detective now author, Angus McLean joins Emile Donovan.

Diverse Voices Book Review contributor Amran Gowani interviewed Jennifer Chow, author of the cozy mystery novel TELL-TALE TREATS. They discussed the importance of food to Asian and Asian American culture, how Jennifer found her way into the cozy genre, the delicate balancing act of tackling serious themes in a whimsical tone, and why everyone loves to pet bunnies. Follow Jennifer on Instagram at @jenjchow and learn more at jenniferjchow.com.Jennifer Chow writes cozy mystery series filled with hope and heritage. She has been a finalist for the Agatha, Anthony, Lefty, and Lilian Jackson Braun Memorial Awards. She has also been a past president of Sisters in Crime and she's currently an active member of Crime Writers of Color and Mystery Writers of America.Diverse Voices Book Review Social Media:Facebook: @diversevoicesbookreviewInstagram: @diverse_voices_book_reviewEmail: hbh@diversevoicesbookreview.com Amran Gowani Social Media:Instagram: @amrangowaniLinkedIn: @amrangowaniSubstack: amrangowani.substack.com

Louise Welsh chats to Paul about her new novel The CUT UP, Rilke, Glasgow, Scottish PEN, The Cutting Pen, academia and being decent people.THE CUT UP: It's hard to be good when living is expensive. And times are tough on the streets these days. Luckily for Rilke at Bowery Auctions the demand for no-questions-asked cash is at an all-time high, and business is booming.When Rilke hears his old acquaintance Les is fresh out of prison, his inclination is to stay well out of his way. Letting sleeping dogs lie is one thing - but when one of Bowery's customers winds up dead on their tarmac, Rilke needs a bit of help from his friends to tidy things up. If only his friends didn't have such a habit of making things worse.Louise Welsh is an award-winning author of ten novels. The Cutting Room, her debut novel, won the Crime Writers' Association John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger Award and the Saltire First Book of The Year Award. In 2018, she was named the Most Inspiring Saltire First Book Award winner by public vote. She is Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow. In 2022 she published The Second Cut, which was shortlisted for the Bloody Scotland McIlvanney Prize for Crime Book of the Year and named by The Times as their Crime Book of the Year.@louisewelsh00Recommendations Kate Summerscale The Peepshow, Denise Mina The Long Drop, Merlin Holland After Oscar, Neil M Gunn Blood Hunt, Pat Barker.Paul Burke is editor of Aspects of Crime and Crime Time FM, CWA Gold Dagger Judge.Produced by Junkyard DogCrime TimeCrime Time FM is the official podcast ofGwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2023 & 2025CrimeFest 2023CWA Daggers 2023 & 2024 & National Crime Reading Month& Newcastle Noir 2023 and 20242024 Slaughterfest,

Richard Lange is the author of the story collections, Dead Boys and Sweet Nothing, and the novels, This Wicked World, Angel Baby, The Smack, Rovers, and Joe Hustle. He is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, the International Association of Crime Writers' Hammett Prize, The Short Story Dagger from Great Britain's Crime Writers Association, and the Rosenthal Family Foundation Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. He lives in Los Angeles. Richard joins Barbara DeMarco-Barrett to talk about his most recent novel, Joe Hustle, and topics they touch on include avoiding backstory that pulls down a story, structure devices, not being a one-genre writer, finding your voice, rejections, road trip stories, naming characters after friends, and more. For more information on Writers on Writing and to become a supporter, visit our Patreon page. For a one-time donation, visit Ko-fi. You can find hundreds of past interviews on our website. You can help out the show and indie bookstores by buying books at our bookstore on bookshop.org. It's stocked with titles by our guest authors, as well as our personal favorites. And on Spotify, you'll find an album's worth of typewriter music like what you hear on the show. It's perfect for writing. Look for the artist, Just My Type. We love to hear from our listeners. Email us at writersonwritingpodcast@gmail.com. (Recorded January 23, 2026) Host: Barbara DeMarco-Barrett Host: Marrie StoneMusic: Travis Barrett (Stream his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Etc.)

(Jan 23, 2026) Giles Blunt's book "Bad Juliet" is set among the cure cottages in the early 20th Century

In anticipation of the release of Pinky Swear, join Daniellein conversation with some of her favorite author friends in a series called Pinky Swear Confessions where guests confess to a juicy secret they kept (or didn't) from childhood and talk about friendship and all things books. Robyn Harding is the author of the upcoming novel STRANGERS IN THE VILLA, as well as THE HATERS, THE DROWNING WOMAN, THE PERFECT FAMILY, THE SWAP, THE ARRANGEMENT, HER PRETTY FACE, and THE PARTY. She is a two-time finalist for the Crime Writers of Canada best crime novel award, as well as a screenwriter and executive producer. She lives in Vancouver, BC. #PinkySwearBook #DanielleGirard #ThrillerReads#DomesticThriller #Bookstagram #BookTok #SuspenseReads #FemaleFriendship #MothersAndDaughters #BookReels #PsychologicalThriller #NewRelease2025 #ReadersOfInstagram #Bookish #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen#killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors#thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirardbooks #robynharding #strangersinthevilla

Thriller writer, Dervla McTiernan, runs through a few of the books that have helped her as a writer.

Welcome to Mysteries to Die For and this Toe Tag.I am TG Wolff and am here with Jack, my piano player and producer. This is normally a podcast where we combine storytelling with original music to put you at the heart of mystery. Today is a bonus episode we call a Toe Tag. It is the first chapter from a fresh release in the mystery, crime, and thriller genre.Today's featured release is Crime Writer by Vinnie HansenTG Wolff ReviewCrime Writer is a suspense. Writer Zoey Kozinski is looking for inspiration for her next crime fiction novel and she's hoping to find it in a ride along with Playa Maria PD Officer Stan Austin. She gets more than she bargained for when Austin pulls over a sedan for a broken tail light and ends up the victim of a shooting. Zoey is a witness to the violent crime. The police want to hear what she knows … while the shooter wants to silence her. Permanently.Bottom line: Crime Writer is for you if you like cat-and-mouse suspense in a small-town settingCrime Writer was released from Level Best Books and is promoted by Partners In Crime Tours and is available from AMAZON LINK and other book retailers.About Vinnie HansenA Claymore and Silver Falchion finalist, Vinnie Hansen is the author of the Carol Sabala mystery series, the novels LOSTART STREET, ONE GUN, and CRIME WRITER, as well as over seventy published short works.She is a member of Mystery Writers of American, Sisters in Crime, and the Short Mystery Fiction Society. A retired high-school English teacher, she lives with her husband and the requisite cat in Santa Cruz, CA.www.vinniehansen.com

Joel Nedecky chats to Paul Burke about his new noir novel THE BROKEN DETECTIVE, Jake Joelsen, Winnipeg, noir spirit, teaching, social critique and family.THE BROKEN DETECTIVE Private investigator Jake Joelsen is going to prison for assaulting his sick mom's abusive boyfriend, but thanks to a suspended sentence, he has two weeks to earn as much money as possible so he can financially support his mom when he's inside. Enter Nia Rowe, who hires Jake to find her troubled sister, Sadie, a former member of a mega-church called Watershed Moments. Jake struggles to stay sober as he encounters old haunts he's never come to terms with, while trying to rescue Sadie from the grip of powerful people willing to do anything to protect their place on the highest rungs of society.Joel Nedecky has always loved stories, yet most of his childhood was spent playing hockey. It wasn't until university that he discovered a passion for all types of fiction. He is a member of Crime Writers of Canada, and his first novel, The Broken Detective, comes out in the fall of 2025 from Run Amok Crime.Recommend: George Pelecanos, Dennis Lehane Cormac McCarthy The Road, Walter Mosley.Paul Burke edits Aspects of Crime Magazine and writes for Crime Time, Crime Fiction Lover and the European Literature Network, Punk Noir Magazine (fiction contribution). He is also a CWA Historical Dagger Judge 2025. His first book An Encyclopedia of  Spy Fiction will be out 2026.Produced by Junkyard DogCrime TimeCrime Time FM is the official podcast ofGwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2023 & 2025CrimeFest 2023CWA Daggers 2023 & 2024 & National Crime Reading Month& Newcastle Noir 2023 and 20242024 Slaughterfest,

When a tainted drug starts claiming lives across the city, Detective Harriet Foster and her team race to track down the source…before it takes one of their own.About the Author Tracy Clark is the award-winning author of the acclaimed Detective Harriet Foster series. She is also the author of the Chicago Mystery series featuring Cassandra Raines, a hard-driving, African American PI who works the mean streets of the Windy City, dodging cops, cons, and killers. Clark is the 2024 winner of both the Anthony Award and the Lefty Award, as well as the 2020 and 2022 winner of the G.P. Putnam's Sons Sue Grafton Memorial Award, and the 2022 Sara Paretsky Award. She is also a multi-nominated Macavity, Edgar, Shamus, and ITW Thriller Award finalist. Her 2024 novel, Echo, was named one of the 10 Best Mysteries of the Year by The Washington Post, and her debut novel, Broken Places, was short-listed for the American Library Association's RUSA Reading List and named a CrimeReads Best New PI Book of 2018, a Midwest Connections Pick, and a Library Journal Best Book of the Year. Broken Places has since been optioned by Sony Pictures Television. A Chicago native, Clark roots for all Chicago sports teams equally. She is a member of Crime Writers of Color, Mystery Writers of America, and Sisters in Crime, and she sits on the boards of Bouchercon National and the Midwest Mystery Conference. You can find the author on Facebook (/tclarkbooks), Instagram (@tclarkwrites), Bluesky (@tracyc1.bsky.social) and her website (tracyclarkbooks.com). #tracyclark #chicagoauthor #speakingofwriterspodcast #authorpodcast #books

Internationally bestselling author, Niklas Natt och Dag, discusses his new release, HOPE AND DESTINY. When a revolutionary rises in northern Sweden in 1434, the nobility scrambles to come out on the winning side. With so much at stake, betrayal abounds, and murder is inevitable. "…a grand piece of historical fiction…everything you could wish for in a story: kings and rebels, betrayals and murder..." —Fredrik Backman, The New Yorker Listen in as we chat about his famous ancestor, the powerful topics he didn't shy away from, and the importance of a little tennis table in Stockholm! https://www.mariesutro.com/twisted-passages-podcast ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Niklas Natt och Dag (“Night and Day”) is a member of the oldest surviving noble family in Sweden. The Wolf and the Watchman: 1793, his first novel, was named the Best Debut of 2017 by the Swedish Academy of Crime Writers. It and the second book in the trilogy, The City Between the Bridges: 1794, are being published in thirty countries. He lives in Stockholm, Sweden, with his wife and their two sons.

The Kidnapping of Alice Ingold is out today! Amazon.com or where books are sold! James chats with the author! Cate Holahan is the USA Today bestselling author of seven standalone novels and is the coauthor of the #1 Audible bestselling title Young Rich Widows and its sequel, Desperate Deadly Widows. Her novels have been translated into multiple languages and optioned for television. She has also written two original movies for MarVista Entertainment: Deadly Estate and Midnight Hustle. In a former life, she was a journalist and TV producer. She has written for Bloomberg Businessweek magazine, New Jersey's The Record newspaper, The Boston Globe, MSN Money, and CNBC. A biracial Jamaican and Irish American writer, Cate is a member of Crime Writers of Color, Sisters in Crime, and the Authors Guild. She has an MFA in dramatic writing from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and a BA from Princeton University. She lives in Tenafly, New Jersey, with her husband, two daughters, and two dogs, and spends time in Jamaica, where she's also a citizen. For more information, visit www.cateholahan.com

Natalie Roles narrates this special promo for former senior detective Stuart Gibbon's latest book "Being A Detective" featuring new sections on AI and online safety together with updates on cashpoint crimes, drones and keyless car crime amongst other subjects www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1802364536/ Stuart's The Crime Writer's Casebook has also been updated and features new sections on AI and online safety together with updates on DNA, missing persons and teenage killers amongst other subjects www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1802364528/ "Catching a Killer" has also been updated and now features new sections on AI and stalking/online safety together with updates on criminal law, 3D imaging and blood pattern analysis amongst other subjects www.amazon.co.uk/dp/180236451X/ The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with gibconsultancy.co.uk

The Bill legends Karl Collins and Chris Simmons rejoin Patrick Stratford to share more Sun Hill memories and pay a tender tribute to their friend and colleague, the late great George Rossi (DC Duncan Lennox) Natalie Roles introduces The Bill Podcast brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com shop.saturdaymorningpress.co.uk vanguardcomics.co.uk gibconsultancy.co.uk mcr-seo.com and donspillane.com This episode, Natalie narrates a special promo for former senior detective Stuart Gibbon's latest book "Being A Detective" featuring new sections on AI and online safety together with updates on cashpoint crimes, drones and keyless car crime amongst other subjects https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1802364536/ Stuart's The Crime Writer's Casebook has also been updated and features new sections on AI and online safety together with updates on DNA, missing persons and teenage killers amongst other subjects https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1802364528/ "Catching a Killer" has also been updated and now features new sections on AI and stalking/online safety together with updates on criminal law, 3D imaging and blood pattern analysis amongst other subjects https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/180236451X/ Unlock 250 hours of exclusive "The Bill" content - including cast/crew interviews, episode commentaries, reaction videos and the weekly series "The Evidence Room", where Oliver Crocker reveals rare behind the scenes production paperwork from 1999 - including unmade storylines. Join from just £2.99 - patreon.com/thebillpodcast

Yasmin Angoe is an action and psychological suspense thriller author, Library of Virginia People's Choice Fiction Award finalist, and Anthony-award nominee of the critically acclaimed international Her Name is Knight and domestic psychological suspense Not What She Seems. She is a first-generation Ghanaian American and received the 2020 Eleanor Taylor Bland Award for Emerging Writers of Color from Sisters in Crime. Yasmin's books were featured as Amazon's Best Book of the Month for Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, and an Editor's Pick. Her work has received numerous recognitions, was on a billboard in Times Square, Best Of lists, and a Library Journal Starred Review. The Nena Knight series is also optioned for a TV/Film adaptation.Her Name Is Knight has appeared in the New York Times Book Review, OprahDaily.com, POPSUGAR, Nerd Daily, the Washington Independent Review of Books, The Guardian, and other platforms. Not What She Seems was a 2024 Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee for Mystery & Thriller. Yasmin is an active member of several organizations such as Crime Writers of Color, Sisters in Crime International, Author's Guild, Mystery Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, The Crime Writer's Association, and the Women's National Book Association. Yasmin is a former English teacher and instructional coach, and lives in South Carolina with her husband and their kids. Her latest novel is Behind These Four Walls. Learn more at: yasminangoe.comSpecial thanks to NetGalley for early preview copies. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

PJ talks to Paul on how gangs are targeting vulnerable easily-led kids into a life of crime-ridden despair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The legendary crime writer talks about how she builds characters, steals voices, mines real communities for detail, and turns dark human behavior into bestselling fiction. We also get into real police sources in London, writing about Nigerian communities and FGM in a way that doesn't get you canceled, and the piece of advice PD James gave her that changed her life forever. Follow me @ jonsmalltalk@substack.com Try AG1 and get a FREE bottle of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase @ drinkAG1.com/writeaboutnow

In this Barrel-Aged Classic, true crime writer John Olszewski joins Andy to talk about working with serial killers, society's obsession with them, and how modern forensics bring them to justice sooner. Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.

GP turned award-winning author Fiona Sussman's latest crime novel Hooked Up explores the manipulative nature of reality TV. 

A TRAGIC DOUBLE HOMICIDE, OR A HIDDEN SERIAL KILLER? SERGEANT ALICE MORROW IS DETERMINED TO SOLVE A MYSTERY SPANNING SIXTY YEARS. When Evelyn Massey is found dead in her home, it seems like an open-and-shut case: Evelyn was one hundred years old — natural causes. But Sergeant Alice Morrow learns that traces of poison were found in Mrs. Massey's blood. Then the remains of a body some sixty years deceased are discovered in the dead woman's basement. Two murders, decades apart. Are they connected? In the second book in Shane Peacock's award-winning Northern Gothic Mystery series, Morrow and former nypd homicide detective Hugh Mercer unearth stunning truths about Evelyn Massey's life and learn of other disappearances over the past sixty years. Was a serial killer quietly at work in this Ontario town? Could the murderer still be among its citizens, hidden in plain sight? About Shane Peacock: SHANE PEACOCK has been published in twenty languages in eighteen countries. The first book in the Northern Gothic Mystery series, As We Forgive Others, was published in 2024 to great acclaim and won the Crime Writers of Canada Award of Excellence for Best Crime Novel Set in Canada. He has won the Junior Library Guild of America Selection seven times, the Arthur Ellis Award / cwc Award of Excellence three times, and has been shortlisted for the Governor General's Literary Award and the td Canadian Children's Literature Award. His young adult novels include the Boy Sherlock Holmes series, the Dylan Maples Adventures, The Dark Missions of Edgar Brim trilogy, The Book of Us, and Show. He lives in Cobourg, Ontario, with his wife, journalist Sophie Kneisel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Kenneth Webb has lived a life of constant reinvention—retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel, former American Airlines employee, defense contractor, and now debut crime-thriller author. In this episode, we dive into his journey from Texas to Lima, Peru, and explore the real-life experiences that shaped his novel Trapped in Deception. Ken opens up about leadership, resilience, and creativity, while also sharing what it's like to start over in a new country and a new career.https://kenwebb69.com/Want to be a guest on Stories from Real Life? Send Melvin Edwards a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/storiesfromreallife. www.podcastreallife.com storiesfromreallife.substack.com Get full access to Melvin E. Edwards at storiesfromreallife.substack.com/subscribe

New York Times bestselling author of twenty books, Denise Mina, discusses her incredible new release, THE GOOD LIAR. A blood spatter expert realizes the method she invented to convict murderers isn't reliable. More importantly, it's been used to hide a real murderer. Will she destroy her reputation by revealing the truth…when doing so will make her the killer's next target? “…a taut, propulsive mystery about family, truth, and morality. Denise Mina is such a talent.”―Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author Listen in as we chat about what happens when accepted science is disproven, why we look for anchors in our lives, and find out where I absolutely must take Denise's recommendation to visit a magical river of fire! (Hint: it's a mystery lover's dream!) https://www.mariesutro.com/twisted-passages-podcast http://www.denisemina.com ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Denise Mina is the bestselling author of twenty novels. She has an undergraduate degree from Glasgow University Law School and a PhD from Strathclyde. She wrote her first novel, Garnethill, during her PhD and it went on to win the Crime Writers Association John Creasy Dagger for Best First Crime Novel. Her novels have won and been nominated for several prestigious awards. Mina also writes short stories, plays and graphic novels and is a regular contributor to TV and radio. In 2014 she was inducted into the Crime Writers' Association Hall of Fame.

As a child, Candice Fox knew her family wasn't what most people would consider normal.  Their Christmas included lunch at Long Bay jail, where her father worked (R).At home, Candice's mother Ocean was busy rescuing lost people, injured native animals, and bringing home odd things from the council clean-up.In one 5-year period, Ocean fostered more than 140 children.  To escape the chaos of home, Candice would immerse herself in her mum's collection of illustrated true crime stories.Then she began writing her own. She grew up to become one of the world's best-selling crime authors.Further informationOriginally broadcast in March, 2024.Candice's novels High Wire and Fire With Fire are now being adapted for the screen.This episode of Conversations was produced by Nicola Harrison. Executive producer was Carmel Rooney.It explores writing, books, animals, Australian animals, wildlife rescue, conservation, childhood memories, true crime, crime novels, crime writing, foster families, foster children, blended families, how to become an author, books.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Diverse Voices Book Review host interviewed Robert Justice, author of the novel A DREAM IN THE DARK. Published in 2024, A DREAM IN THE DARK is his second novel in a planned trilogy focused on wrongful convictions. Justice shared how his novel incorporates themes of deferred dreams, systemic injustice, and jazz motifs, drawing on real-life wrongful conviction cases and literary influences like Ralph Ellison and Langston Hughes. We also discussed his involvement with the Crime Writers of Color organization and how it was founded by Walter Mosley and Kellye Garrett.  Diverse Voices Book Review Social Media: Facebook - @diversevoicesbookreview Instagram - @diverse_voices_book_review X - @diversebookshay Email: hbh@diversevoicesbookreview.com 

New York Times bestselling author Antony Johnston, spoke to me about falling backwards into video game writing, meeting Atomic Blonde's Charlize Theron, and his new interactive whodunit Can You Solve the Murder? Antony Johnston is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of over fifty books, graphic novels, and comic series, including the popular Dog Sitter Detective murder mysteries. He adapted his graphic novel, The Coldest City, into the multi-million-dollar blockbuster movie Atomic Blonde, which he also co-produced.. His latest novel, Can You Solve the Murder? (Penguin Books; On Sale: 7/1), is described as “An interactive whodunit where you choose which suspects to question, which leads to follow, and ultimately, who to accuse.” Kirkus Reviews wrote of the book, “A Choose Your Own Adventure–style novel for willing and agile grownups….as interactive as readers who don't play video games are likely to find.­” Antony is also a celebrated video games writer, and is credited with many franchise-defining titles, and a former vice chair of the Crime Writers' Association. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Antony Johnston and I discussed: How writing graphic novels and comics lead to a 20-year parallel career in video games Why the Atomic Blonde adaptation gave him space to write novels His love of storytelling and having never taken a creative writing course Bringing the video games and crime writing worlds together How to write and publish an interactive “game book” And a lot more! Show Notes: antonyjohnston.com Can You Solve the Murder?: An Interactive Crime Novel by Antony Johnston (Amazon) Antony Johnston: Solving This Crime Is No Cakewalk - Writer's Digest Interview The Organized Writer Antony Johnston on Bluesky Antony Johnston on Threads Antony Johnston on Twitter/X Antony Johnston on Facebook Antony Johnston on Mastodon Antony Johnston on Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Macau–onetime Portuguese colony, now casino hotspot–has long captured the imaginations of travelers, reporters, artists and writers. The city served as the only gateway to China for centuries; then, after the rise of Hong Kong, its slightly seedier vibe made it a popular setting for books, articles and movies exploring the more criminal elements of society. Paul French joins us, once again, to talk about his new book Destination Macao (Blacksmith Books: 2024) the latest book in his Destination series. We chat about colonies and casinos, but also some of the lesser-known parts of Macau's history, like an aborted British attempt to invade Macau in 1808; furious media rumors in 1935 about Japan's interest in buying the colony, and the city's brief time as an aviation hub for the Pan Am Clipper. Paul French was born in London and lived and worked in Shanghai for many years. His book Midnight in Peking was a New York Times Bestseller and a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week. He received the Mystery Writers' of America Edgar award for Best Fact Crime and a Crime Writers' Association (UK) Dagger award for non-fiction. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Destination Macao. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In the biggest shake-up to reproductive rights in almost 60 years, MPs have voted to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales. This would mean a woman could not be prosecuted for ending her pregnancy after the 24 week limit, but medical professionals and others could still be held criminally liable if they assist. Nuala McGovern speaks to the BBC's political correspondent Alex Forsyth and Conservative MP Dr. Caroline Johnson, shadow minister for health and social care, who had put forward another amendment which would have required a pregnant woman to have an in person consultation with a doctor or appropriate medical professional before being prescribed medication to terminate her pregnancy, aimed at stopping so-called 'pills-by-post' abortions.Crime writer Karin Slaughter has sold over 40 million copies and been called the ‘Queen of Crime.' She's been writing for 25 years and has just published her 25th novel. Called We Are All Guilty Here, it's the story of two teenage girls who go missing and the start of a brand new series featuring police officer Emmy Clifton. Karin tells Nuala why she wanted create a new series and how she manages a book a year on top of all the TV adaptations on her work. Do you co-sleep or bedshare with your school-aged children? A few years ago the Clueless actor Alicia Silverstone was criticised for saying she sleeps in the same bed with her 11-year-old and that she was 'just following nature.' It's a divisive topic that provokes strong opinions and disagreement. So how common is it and what are the advantages and disadvantages of doing so? Nuala is joined by Genevieve Roberts, parenting columnist with the I newspaper, who regularly sleeps in the same bed with her children, and Sarah Blunden, Professor of Clinical Psychology and Head of Paediatric Sleep Research at Central Queensland University. One of the young women making waves in the male dominated sport of motor racing is 22-year-old Abbi Pulling. She's considered as one of the most promising young drivers in world motorsport - she won the 2024 'F1 Academy' season, which has been set up to develop women and girls in the sport. She's the first female driver to take a race victory in British F4 and is now racing in the GB3 category. Abbi told Nuala about the difficulties around funding for getting into racing and if women could make it into the top tier of Formula 1. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Andrea Kidd