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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.
316 / What does it take to trust your intuition as a writer—and how can you find true joy in the crazy unpredictability of publishing? Amy Robinson shares her path from medical editor to romance novelist and the power of mental rest for authors.✨ May Pod-Pal Shout-Out: Two Authors' Podcast - Wheel of Life with Adrienne GiordanoTrusting your intuition instead of following all the writing “rules”Redefining success and making family a priorityLearning from (and letting go of) others' marketing formulasFinding joy with passion projects and creative freedomThe importance of mental rest and slowing down*Don't miss the Supporter Episode: What Asian Dramas Teach Writers About Conflict And Emotion. Become a supporter to get all 20+ supporter episodes: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support or https://wishidknownthenpodcast.substack.com/subscribeAccess to backlist of exclusive supporter episodesShoutout on a future episode
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
Gregg Hurwitz, author of "The Crime Writer," talks about how the main character tries to use his skills as a writer in order to figure out whether he murdered his fiancée, a crime he has no recollection of. The full interview from a 2007 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts. Photo: https://gregghurwitz.net/.
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.
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
Amy MacIver, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to one of the world’s most successful and acclaimed crime writers, Lynda La Plante, about her latest novel, The Scene of the Crime, which kicks off a brand-new series that delves into the fascinating world of forensic investigation. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
This is Diana Korte with Booktalk. My guest today is true-crime reporter Skip Hollandsworth, author of 2 books. His newest is SHE KILLS: The Murderous Socialite, the Cross-Dressing Bank Robber, and Other True Crime Tales.” This book focuses on female perpetrators—from the high schooler who was so desperate to move back in with Mom that she had no choice but to poison her father's refried beans, to the wallflower nurse in small-town Texas who one day started killing off her patients, to the lovelorn dental hygienist who ordered a hit on her rival. Each of the eight stories is updated and provides background on Hollandsworth's original storytelling and new information on the perpetrators and victims. He joined the much awarded and popular Texas Monthly magazine over 30 years ago and wrote about Texas true crimes before such reporting became popular. Meanwhile, don't forget to follow Booktalk so you never miss an episode.
GP turned award-winning author Fiona Sussman's latest crime novel Hooked Up explores the manipulative nature of reality TV.
The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal Psychology
We talk about the real world of conservation dogs and the fictional world of FBI dogs and conservation canines with Jen J. Danna, who writes under the name Sara Driscoll. Deadly Trade is the latest FBI K-9 mystery from author Sara Driscoll. K-9 handler Meg Jennings can never walk away from her job, even amid her Hawaiian Islands honeymoon, where she and her search-and-rescue black Lab encounter a double threat from wildlife poachers and Mother Nature.We talked about:The work of conservation dogs and what they do on the Hawaiian islandsWhy Sara was inspired to write about conservation canines in Deadly TradeHow to write about dogs as characters in their own rightThe kind of training that Hawk, the FBI canine, and the conservation dogs in the book would go through in real lifeHow the dogs influence the success of the missionHow Hawk picks up on things his handler, Meg, can'tWhy Sara chose to write about endangered birdsWhat it's like writing with a co-authorAnd as always, we ask for a book recommendation!Deadly Trade is published on 28th October 2025 and is available from all good bookstores.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. Learn more about Sara Driscoll on her websites, saradriscollauthor.com and https://jenjdanna.com/.Also mentioned in this episode:Away to Me by Patricia McConnell PhD will be published in February 2026 and is available for pre-order nowYou can hear Patricia McConnell talking about the book at 2024's Bark! Fest, which is available as a previous episode of this podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2183505/episodes/16149739Learn about the work of historical scent detection dogs in an episode with Kim Cooper and Cat Warren https://www.buzzsprout.com/2183505/episodes/17384889 The Hawaiian crow is the ‘Alalā. Learn about the ‘Alalā project https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/alalaproject/ Send us a text to say hello!Support the showAbout the co-hosts: Kristi Benson is an honours graduate of, and now on staff with, the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers and has her PCBC-A from the Pet Professional Accreditation Board. She lives in beautiful northern British Columbia, where she helps dog guardians through online classes. She is also a northern anthropologist. Kristi Benson's website Facebook Zazie Todd, PhD, is the award-winning author of Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. She is the creator of the popular blog, Companion Animal Psychology, and has a column at Psychology Today. She lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, a dog and a cat. Instagram BlueSky
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.
Jo Nesbo is one of the world's best-selling crime writers! His books have been published in 50 languages – and sold over 55 million copies world-wide and he joins Ray to tell us all about his brilliant new book Wolf Hour which is out now.
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
Ragnar Jónasson, famed for his “Dark Iceland” series has sold over five million books across the globe. Now he's back with a new novel. He chats to Ray about “The Mysterious Case of the Missing Crime Writer”.
Karin Slaughter, a crime writer, joins Debbie Monterrey as part of her 'Book Chat' series with the St Louis Public Library. She has more than 20 instant New York Times best-selling novels, including the Will Trent series that is a hit show on ABC. Her latest is called "We Are All Guilty Here," the first book in her new North Falls series.
If you've never had the pleasure of sitting down with Elly Griffiths, let me tell you: it's like opening the first page of a gripping mystery and realising, with a smile, that you're in very good hands.This year at The Harrogate Crime Writers Festival, I had the joy of chatting with the legendary author in none other than the Old Swan Library — a place steeped in literary history (yes, the same hotel where Agatha Christie famously vanished to). The couch? Not official. The interview? Absolutely brilliant.Elly Griffiths, bestselling author of the beloved Dr Ruth Galloway series, joined me to talk about her incredible 15-book run (and counting), her thoughts on character longevity, the evolution of crime fiction, and, of course, her impressive streak of 15 consecutive visits to the Harrogate festival. That's more loyalty than most gym memberships can boast.
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
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
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/east-asian-studies
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