Podcasts about Crime fiction

For three decades, crime writer and forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs has been writing novels that bring the science behind solving crimes to the fore. She's the bestselling author of the Temperance Brennan series, which are the inspiration for the TV show Bones. Now, Kathy is about to release the 24th novel in the series, Evil Bones. She joins Tom Power to tell us about the book and the surprising reason she started writing in the first place.

Dr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Many thanks to Deven Greene, retired pathologist and author, for joining me on today's episode of The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner. Deven started writing while still working full-time, carving out time in the evenings, on weekends, and even during vacation.Now retired from medical practice, Deven's writing time is very structured. She writes 7 days a week, 1100 words a day. Her heroine for three of her books is a pediatrician. Those three books focused on autism, genetic engineering, and pharmaceuticals. Deven hopes that her readers not only enjoy her novels but also learn from them.Today, she is going to tell us why she writes, how she writes, and why you might want to read one of her books! Deven has an MD and a PhD, and she takes great pains to make her fiction fact-based. During our 35-minute discussion, she explained why she chose the pen name, “Deven Greene.”Please join us for this fascinating discussion! Learn the difference between a “plotter” and a “pantser.” Deven provides her take on self-publishing vs traditional publishing, as she's done both. We also highlight the scourge of scammers that prey on vulnerable writers.Deven is currently working on her 7th novel, “Rhino Wars,” an eco-thriller about rhino poaching. Soon to be available on Amazon!For more info, go to DevenGreene.com.#autism #fiction #fictionwriting @devengreene #eco-thriller Please click "Fanmail" and share your feedback!If you enjoy an episode, please share with friends and colleagues. "The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner" is now available on Alexa! Just say, "Play podcast The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner!" To never miss a program, subscribe at www.andrewwilner.com. Follow me on Instagram: @andrewwilnermdX: @drwilnerlinkedin.com/in/drwilner Please rate and review each episode. To contact Dr. Wilner or to join the mailing list: www.andrewwilner.comThis production has been made possible in part by support from “The Art of Medicine's” wonderful sponsor, Locumstory.com, a resource where providers can get real, unbiased answers about locum tenens. If you are interested in locum tenens, or considering a new full-time position, please go to Locumstory.com.Or paste this link into your browser:https://locumstory.com/?source=DSP_directbuy_drwilnerpodcast...

Go behind the scenes of this year's Capital Crime Festival as David sits down with Festival Director Lizzie Curle to uncover what it really takes to create London's biggest celebration of crime and thriller fiction.From programming standout events and welcoming bestselling authors to building the unique atmosphere readers return for year after year, Lizzie shares an insider's look at the festival, a few exclusives, and the events she's most excited for this June. Plus, why the crime and thriller community continues to be one of the most passionate and welcoming worlds in books.

She's Australia's queen of crime, writer of outback mystery novel The Dry which became a big movie, Jane Harper will be live in studio.

We're joined by Hallie Rubenhold, bestselling author behind The Five and Story of a Murder, and a writer who has reshaped how we think about some of history's most infamous crimes. Known for shifting the focus away from sensationalised killers and back onto the lives of overlooked victims, Hallie explores what happens when we start questioning the stories we've always accepted as truth.We talk about the danger of “campfire retellings” in true crime, why history is often built on incomplete or biased perspectives, and how context can completely transform a narrative. Hallie shares what drove her to reclaim the stories of the women linked to Jack the Ripper, why she avoids focusing on the killer entirely, and how her latest work continues to challenge the way crime — and truth — are constructed.

In the 70s Paul Charles wrote lyrics for an Irish prog band. Now he writes mystery novels. Inbetween he's been agent for Tom Waits, Nick Lowe, Van Morrison, Hothouse Flowers and many others and has forgotten more about live shows than most of us will ever know. Here he talks about:•⁠ ⁠hearing the Beatles for the first time through the family radio•⁠ ⁠meeting Tom Waits in a queue at Tower Records in Hollywood•⁠ ⁠why he likes to watch the way bands take the stage•⁠ ⁠the changes he's seen in the live music landscape•⁠ ⁠why everybody suddenly wants to tour•⁠ ⁠what will change about ticket prices and what probably won't•⁠ ⁠why the artist doesn't want to see his agent in the bar after the show•⁠ ⁠what it's like when Jackson Browne plays you his new record•⁠ ⁠why his latest McCusker mystery is called “Hi Love, You Just Dropped Your Glove”Order “Hi Love, You Just Dropped Your Glove”: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0GTC3M9CW/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 70s Paul Charles wrote lyrics for an Irish prog band. Now he writes mystery novels. Inbetween he's been agent for Tom Waits, Nick Lowe, Van Morrison, Hothouse Flowers and many others and has forgotten more about live shows than most of us will ever know. Here he talks about:•⁠ ⁠hearing the Beatles for the first time through the family radio•⁠ ⁠meeting Tom Waits in a queue at Tower Records in Hollywood•⁠ ⁠why he likes to watch the way bands take the stage•⁠ ⁠the changes he's seen in the live music landscape•⁠ ⁠why everybody suddenly wants to tour•⁠ ⁠what will change about ticket prices and what probably won't•⁠ ⁠why the artist doesn't want to see his agent in the bar after the show•⁠ ⁠what it's like when Jackson Browne plays you his new record•⁠ ⁠why his latest McCusker mystery is called “Hi Love, You Just Dropped Your Glove”Order “Hi Love, You Just Dropped Your Glove”: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0GTC3M9CW/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 70s Paul Charles wrote lyrics for an Irish prog band. Now he writes mystery novels. Inbetween he's been agent for Tom Waits, Nick Lowe, Van Morrison, Hothouse Flowers and many others and has forgotten more about live shows than most of us will ever know. Here he talks about:•⁠ ⁠hearing the Beatles for the first time through the family radio•⁠ ⁠meeting Tom Waits in a queue at Tower Records in Hollywood•⁠ ⁠why he likes to watch the way bands take the stage•⁠ ⁠the changes he's seen in the live music landscape•⁠ ⁠why everybody suddenly wants to tour•⁠ ⁠what will change about ticket prices and what probably won't•⁠ ⁠why the artist doesn't want to see his agent in the bar after the show•⁠ ⁠what it's like when Jackson Browne plays you his new record•⁠ ⁠why his latest McCusker mystery is called “Hi Love, You Just Dropped Your Glove”Order “Hi Love, You Just Dropped Your Glove”: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0GTC3M9CW/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Two authors. Two brutal crime tales. One explosive pulp experience. This is a modern throwback to the classic double-feature crime books of the pulp era. Within, there are two hard-hitting crime thrillers in the single volume. Each delivers its own brand of danger, intrigue, and violence." Suit Up! With Nathanael Hummel, he returns to the show to chat about the Veritas Crime Duel in which he and I both have stories! We'll talk about our favorite crime fiction, how the Veritas Duel came to be, Elmore Leonard, the Godfather and much more! Order your copy of International Enforcement & The Midas Game: A Veritas Duel - https://www.amazon.com/International-Enforcement-Midas-Game-Veritas/dp/1968463305 Order my medieval swashbuckler, Thorn https://a.co/d/04i4kDUi Order my crime adventure, Diamonds in Denver https://a.co/d/aHi7p9z Order my 1920's Aviator novella, Unwanted Passenger https://a.co/d/5FVQJWU Order my treasure hunt novel, One Man's Treasure https://a.co/d/i19YMn7  Follow Nathanael https://www.instagram.com/piedmonticus/ https://www.youtube.com/@NathanaelHummel Follow The Show! https://terrancelayhew.com/suitup/ https://www.instagram.com/suitup.author https://www.facebook.com/tlayhew https://suitupwith.substack.com/    

Episode #170 is Laurie Bell's 2nd podcast co-hosting birthday! Veronica has a chat with the fabulous crime writing duo of Elise Wackett and Jane Abbott. Plus industry news, including cautions on spammers, literary events, books spotlights and a reading from The Canvas Killings.Book spotlights:When Will It Happen for Me by Phoebe Rogers - non-fictionMy Brother Otto by Ingrid Laguna - middle gradeThe Exiled: A Web of Lies Book 1 by Jason Smith - fantasyThe Outpost at Tal Ghrna by Simon Dell - science fictionHearts and Diamonds: The Anchor and The Moon Book 2 by Maxx Victor - fantasyName and Number: The Anchor and The Moon Book 3 by Maxx Victor - fantasyMeandering to Manila by Keith Dalton - memoirThe Swimming Group by Bella Ellwood-Clayton - contemporaryIntro - 00:57Laurie's 2nd co-hosting birthday- 1:47Industry news - 13:02Book spotlights - 22:54Author interview - 39:20Post interview chat - 1:22:42Quotes - 1:26:46Author reading - 1:30:54Support the showThanks for listening.Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

Get ready to dive back into the neon-soaked streets of L.A. and beyond! In this episode of Elton Reads A Book A Week, Elton takes on the ambitious crime epic Heat 2—the novel that somehow manages to be both a prequel and a sequel to Michael Mann's legendary 1995 film.Ever wondered what made Neil McCauley so cold or how Vincent Hanna became a "hyper-caffeinated" detective with a failing personal life? This episode breaks down the twelve-year arc that takes these iconic characters from the shadows of Chicago to the heat of Paraguay and Mexico. Elton also digs into the fascinating true story that inspired the original film, involving a real-life high-stakes meeting in a Chicago deli between a meticulous detective and a professional thief who lived by a 30-second rule.Expect plenty of Elton's signature "cinephile" rants, some very questionable theories about whether Chicago actually exists, and a recurring battle with his producer, [BLEEP], over whether the show needs more machine-gun sound effects. It's a deep dive into world-traveling heists, burning wreckage, and the "urban opera" of Michael Mann's universe.Listen in for:The Real Heat: The gritty 1960s true crime origins of the McCauley/Hanna rivalry.A Master at Work: A look at director Michael Mann's journey from driving cabs to "engineering" cinematic masterpieces.Behind the Pages: How a film director and a thriller novelist teamed up to expand a world millions already loved.Just... maybe don't take any actual life advice from the heist parts.GET THE BOOK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠From Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠From an Indie Book Seller⁠⁠⁠BECOME AN Elton Reads A Book A Week CONTRIBUTOR HERE:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elton Reads A Book A Week Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tips!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SOCIAL MEDIA!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠This is the LINK TREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Discord server!⁠⁠EMAIL: eltonreadsabookaweek@gmail.comThe following section is reserved for the people, places, things, and more that Elton probably offended in this episode--THE APOLOGIES SECTION: Clowns...again, flatulence, New York...again, those that get easily tricked, Penthouse Forum, and much, much more.A special thanks to Diedrich Bader and Jenna Fischer for all their inspiration."Expanding on the lives of characters like Vincent Hanna, Neil McCauley, and Chris Shiherlis before and after the movie's events. The book follows the formative years of the main characters and continues the story with new heists and characters, exploring their lives in the years leading up to and following the film's iconic bank robbery. It's known for its cinematic action, rich characterization, and fast-paced, hard-boiled style, becoming a #1 New York Times bestseller. "Heat 2, Michael Mann, Meg Gardiner, Heat Movie Sequel, Vincent Hanna, Neil McCauley, Chris Shiherlis, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Crime Fiction, Heist Novel, North Hollywood Shootout, Chuck Adamson, Chicago Crime History, Belden's Deli, Urban Opera, Heat 1995, Movie Trivia, Literary Analysis, Book Review, Comedy Podcast, Elton Reads A Book A Week, Pop Culture Commentary, GTA V Inspiration, The Dark Knight Influence, Miami Vice, Crime Thriller Books, Cinema History, Hard-Boiled Fiction.#Heat2 #MichaelMann #Heist #BookReview #ComedyPodcast #Podcast #Cinema #TrueCrime #NeilMcCauley #VincentHanna #Literature #CrimeFiction #ActionMovies #EltonReadsABookAWeek #MovieHistory #Sequel Review #books #reading #booktok #comedy #Heat #movie

Send us Fan MailJoining us is author and musician Jeremy Wagner to discuss his new novel, Wretch. Wagner, of the heavy metal band Broken Hope, discusses the process of writing Wretch, a gory and violent infusion of horror, crime and mob fiction. Get a copy of wretch at https://jeremyxwagner.com/books/wretch/ Follow us on Social Media:  @pvdhorror Instagram, X, TikTok, FacebookWatch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@pvdhorrorSpecial thanks to John Brennan for the intro and outro music. Be sure to find his music on social media at @badtechno or the following:https://johnbrennan.bandcamp.com

Is it protecting or enabling? Today we are talking about The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers. If you like the podcast Crime Junkie, then you're obvioulsy going to love this book. It has everything: shocking twists, bumper stickers, and the Midwest. WARNING: rape, murderBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.

David Headley sits down with multi-award-winning crime author David Goodman to talk about A Reluctant Spy, the breakout thriller that launched the Goldsboro Crime Collective, and the years of writing that came before it.From Edinburgh to espionage, David shares how a lifelong love of sci-fi and spy fiction collided to create Jamie Tulloch and the brilliantly inventive “Legends Program.” They dive into writing under pressure (or avoiding it entirely), the reality of sudden success, and what happens when book two (and three!) are already in motion.Plus: the realities of publishing, blurbs, and why great stories aren't bound by genre.

One of crime fiction's most trusted voices reveals her 5 best spy novels. In our latest Spybrary Dead Drop Five series, crime fiction critic Ayo Onatade makes a passionate case for each one — and her picks may surprise you. Welcome back to the Dead Drop 5 series! In this episode, Spybrary host Shane Whaley is joined by Ayo Onatade — one of the most respected voices in crime and thriller fiction. Ayo is a critic, commentator, and moderator who has written extensively on crime and thriller fiction, contributed to major reference works on British and American crime writing, and served as judge and chair for some of the genre's most significant prizes, including the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger.

Stig Abell is a media polymath. He's worked for The Sun and LBC, was the editor of the Times Literary Supplement, and now hosts the breakfast show on national Times Radio. He's just published the fourth novel in the Jake Jackson series, 'A Twist in the River'. His debut fiction novel, 'Death Under a Little Sky', won the Specsavers Debut Crime Novel Award' and CrimeFest 2024. Since then, he's published 'Death in a Lonely Place' and 'The Burial Place'. He's written non-fiction, 'How Britain Really Works', and 'What to Read Next'.'A Twist in the River', tells the story of Jake Jackson, an ex-detective who is hoping for peace in the countryside, but finds himself deep into an investigation when a young nurse disappears on the riverbank.We talk about how a writing day looks when you need to get up at 2.45am to be on the radio. Also, you can hear why planning sets you up for failure, and why for Stig, writing is all about momentum.Stig talks about his wide-interests, and balancing different projects while finding time to write. Also about looking up words, and why AI is coming for culture.Get a copy of the book - uk.bookshop.org/shop/writersroutineSupport the show -patreon.com/writersroutineko-fi.com/writersroutineRead the newsletter - writersroutine.substack.comwritersroutine.com@writerspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David sits down with bestselling author Lottie Moggach to discuss her fourth novel, Mrs Pearcey, a story rooted in a real Victorian murder that took place in her own grandmother's kitchen in Camden.Lottie shares how the case captured her imagination for years, from the shocking details of the crime to the way it was reported in the press at the time. Rather than stepping inside the mind of the killer, she chose to explore the world around her, shining a light on the birth of sensationalist journalism and the public's growing appetite for true crime.Lottie talks about the blurred lines between fact and fiction, the challenges of writing historical crime,  growing up in a family of writers, and how living with a story for years can shape the final novel. 

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: High-Stakes Drama: Trust and Deception in Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-04-03-22-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Budapest szívében, egy fényűző hotel lakosztályában gyűltek össze a város legtehetségesebb kártyajátékosai.En: In the heart of Budapest, in a luxurious hotel suite, the city's most talented card players gathered.Hu: Az ablakon keresztül a Lánchíd fényei ragyogtak, míg a tavaszi éjszaka hűvös szellője lágyan fújt be a nyitott erkélyajtón.En: Through the window, the lights of the Lánchíd shone, while the cool breeze of the spring night gently blew in through the open balcony door.Hu: A luxus környezetben egyetlen asztal vonta magára a figyelmet, a kártyázók izzó tekintete körülötte összpontosult.En: In this luxurious environment, a single table commanded attention, with the intense gaze of the players focused around it.Hu: Bálint, a híresen ravasz játékos, egy szál cigarettát tartott a kezében.En: Bálint, the famously cunning player, held a cigarette in his hand.Hu: Elszántan nézte a partnere, Katalin arckifejezését.En: He watched the expression on his partner Katalin's face intently.Hu: A nő éppen egy maró pillantást vetett Lászlóra, a sármos játékosra, akinek mosolya egyszerre volt megnyerő és gyanakvásra okot adó.En: The woman had just shot a piercing glance at László, the charming player whose smile was both winning and suspicious.Hu: A húsvéti ünnep alkalmából megrendezett játék vonzotta ide a résztvevőket.En: The game, organized for the Easter celebration, drew the participants here.Hu: Minden lapütközés mögött nagy tét rejlett, a tetőpontot azonban még magasabbra emelte a tét: egy különösen értékes zseton eltűnése.En: Behind every card clash, a high stake was hidden, but the climax reached even greater heights with the disappearance of a particularly valuable chip.Hu: A japanikus hangulatú szoba hirtelen csendes lett, a játékosok az eltűnt zseton nyomát kutatták.En: The room, with its Japanese ambiance, suddenly fell silent as the players searched for traces of the missing chip.Hu: Bálint összpontosított.En: Bálint concentrated.Hu: "Valaki elvitte," súgta Katalin mellé húzódva.En: "Someone took it," he whispered, pulling Katalin closer.Hu: "De ki lehetett?En: "But who could it have been?"Hu: "Ahogy körbenézett, az agya ezerrel pörgött.En: As he looked around, his mind raced.Hu: Minden apró mozdulat, minden lélegzetvétel a játékosok körében gyanús lehetett.En: Every tiny movement, every breath taken among the players could have been suspicious.Hu: A szeme sarkából látta, hogy László többször is megigazította zsebjét, mintha valamit rejtegetne.En: From the corner of his eye, he noticed László adjusting his pocket repeatedly, as if hiding something.Hu: Ez elég volt ahhoz, hogy Bálint kételyei megszilárduljanak.En: That was enough to solidify Bálint's doubts.Hu: László nyugodt mosolya most árnyaltnak tűnt, amikor Bálint közelebb lépett hozzá.En: László's calm smile now seemed shaded as Bálint stepped closer to him.Hu: A levegő sűrűbb lett, a feszültség tapinthatóvá vált.En: The air grew thicker, and the tension became palpable.Hu: "László, van egy olyan érzésem, hogy valami érdekes van nálad," mondta Bálint óvatosan.En: "László, I have a feeling there's something interesting with you," Bálint said cautiously.Hu: László először habozott, majd egy hirtelen mozdulattal előhúzta a zsetont a zsebéből.En: László hesitated at first, then suddenly pulled the chip out of his pocket.Hu: "Csak próbára tettem a bizalmatokat," mentegetőzött.En: "I was just testing your trust," he apologized.Hu: A zseton visszakerült az asztalra, és a játék folytatódhatott.En: The chip was returned to the table, and the game could resume.Hu: Engedett a feszültség, ám a játékosok közötti kapcsolatok megváltoztak.En: The tension eased, but the relationships between the players changed.Hu: Bálint tanult az esetből: a magas tétű játékok világában a legfontosabb, hogy tudjuk, kiben bízhatunk, és kiben nem.En: Bálint learned from the incident: in the world of high-stakes games, the most important thing is knowing who to trust and who not to.Hu: Katalin halvány mosollyal nézett rá, tudta, hogy partnerében nem csalódott.En: Katalin looked at him with a faint smile, knowing she wasn't disappointed in her partner.Hu: Az éjszaka tovább hullámzott, a kártyák kezekben jártak körbe, miközben a város fényei enyhe derengést hintettek a szobára.En: The night continued to ripple on, the cards passing around hands as the city lights cast a gentle glow over the room.Hu: Ünnep volt, a húsvét, a bizalom és a kártyajáték megpróbáltatása közepette.En: It was a celebration, Easter, amidst the trials of trust and card games. Vocabulary Words:luxurious: fényűzősuite: lakosztályintently: elszántancunning: ravaszpiercing: maróglance: pillantáscharming: sármossuspicious: gyanakvásra okot adódisappearance: eltűnésevaluable: értékesambiance: hangulatconcentrated: összpontosítottwhispered: súgtasuddenly: hirtelentraces: nyomátadjusting: megigazítottapalpable: tapinthatóváhesitated: habozottreturned: visszakerülttension: feszültségrelationships: kapcsolatoktrust: bizalomripple: hullámzotttrial: megpróbáltatáscommanded: vonta magáragaze: tekintetesuspicion: gyanússolidify: megszilárduljanakapologized: mentegetőzöttclimax: tetőpontot

Bestselling author and The Traitors icon Harriet Tyce joins us to talk about her latest instant Sunday Times bestseller, Witch Trial, a chilling courtroom thriller she insists is best read with the lights on. Harriet takes us inside the story behind the book, from juries and modern-day witchcraft to the unsettling question at its core: who is really telling the truth?We explore what draws her to themes of power, truth and deception, the unexpected parallels between fiction and real life, and how her own experiences, from law to reality TV, have shaped her writing.It's also an honest look at the realities of being a bestselling author: the pressure, the self-doubt, and the process of learning to trust your own voice.

In this episode of The Write Place Podcast, Wayne Kelly welcomes back award-winning author Margot Douaihy.Margot first appeared on the show when her debut crime novel Scorched Grace introduced readers to Sister Holiday – a chain-smoking, tattooed nun with a punk past and a talent for solving crimes.Now Margot returns to talk about the latest instalment in the series, Divine Ruin, and how the character – and the world around her – has evolved.We talk about writing crime fiction that blends faith, punk rock, and noir sensibilities, the discipline required to build a successful series, and the emotional realities of sustaining a creative career.Margot also reflects on the challenges writers face when success arrives suddenly, the pressure of expectations, and why returning to the page is always the only real answer.In This EpisodeThe origins and evolution of Sister HolidayWriting the latest novel, Divine RuinBlending crime fiction with themes of faith, addiction, and redemptionBuilding momentum after a breakout debutThe realities of sustaining a writing careerMargot's darkest hour as a writerThe book that saved her lifeAbout Margot DouaihyMargot Douaihy is the author of the Sister Holiday mystery series, including Scorched Grace, Blessed Water, and Divine Ruin.Scorched Grace was widely acclaimed on release and was shortlisted for the LA Times Book Prize in the Mystery/Thriller category. Margot's work has also been nominated for a number of other crime writing awards and praised for its distinctive blend of literary style, noir atmosphere, and dark humour.Originally from Scranton, Pennsylvania, Margot now lives in Massachusetts where she is an Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Emerson College. Alongside her crime fiction, she has also published poetry and literary fiction.Find Out MoreMargot Douaihy Website: https://www.margotdouaihy.comSupport the PodcastIf you enjoy the show, please consider:Leaving a review wherever you listenSharing the episode with a fellow writerChecking out Wayne's self-publishing support packages at: https://wkwproductions.co.uk/selfpublishing

In this episode of Quick Book Reviews, Philippa speaks to bestselling crime author Nadine Matheson about her gripping new novel The Shadow Carver, the latest instalment in the Inspector Henley series.We discuss:Writing dark crime fiction with legal authenticityHow her background in criminal law shapes her storytellingThe emotional toll of writing morally complex charactersBuilding long-running crime series readers can't quitWhy readers are drawn to justice-driven thrillersPlus, Philippa shares thoughts on one of the most talked-about new psychological thrillers, Room 706, and what makes it such a compulsive listen on audio.If you love crime fiction, legal thrillers, police procedurals, and intelligent psychological suspense, this episode is for you.Follow Quick Book Reviews for book recommendations, author interviews, and weekly podcast episodes.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Mystery at Rosenborg: The Quest to Reclaim History Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-03-07-23-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Rosenborg Slotshave lå stille og fredfyldt i det sene vinterlys.En: Rosenborg Slotshave lay still and peaceful in the late winter light.Da: Træernes grene var nøgne mod den lysegrå himmel, men i blomsterbedene begyndte de første spirer af liv at bryde frem.En: The branches of the trees were bare against the light gray sky, but in the flower beds, the first sprouts of life began to break through.Da: Freja gik ad de stenbelagte stier, dybt i tanker.En: Freja walked along the cobblestone paths, deep in thought.Da: Hun havde hørt en forfærdelig nyhed: et elsket artefakt fra slotsmuseet var forsvundet.En: She had heard a terrible piece of news: a beloved artifact from the castle museum had disappeared.Da: Freja, altid nysgerrig og resolut, kunne ikke lade sagen ligge.En: Freja, always curious and determined, couldn't let the matter rest.Da: Det var ikke bare et stykke gammelt metal; det var en del af historien.En: It was not just a piece of old metal; it was a part of history.Da: Hun besluttede sig for at løse mysteriet, inden udstillingen åbnede for offentligheden.En: She decided to solve the mystery before the exhibition opened to the public.Da: Hun vidste, at hun havde brug for hjælp.En: She knew she needed help.Da: Freja gik til Mikkel, en venlig og vidende medarbejder på museet.En: Freja went to Mikkel, a kind and knowledgeable museum employee.Da: "Mikkel," sagde hun, "jeg har brug for din hjælp.En: "Mikkel," she said, "I need your help.Da: Artefaktet er væk, og jeg vil have det tilbage."En: The artifact is gone, and I want it back."Da: Mikkel nikkede, hans øjne lyste af forståelse.En: Mikkel nodded, his eyes shining with understanding.Da: "Jeg kan give dig oplysninger, men det bliver ikke let.En: "I can give you information, but it won't be easy.Da: Vagtfolkene siger ikke meget."En: The guards don't say much."Da: Freja smilede beslutsomt.En: Freja smiled resolutely.Da: "Det er en start."En: "That's a start."Da: For at forberede sig bedre kontaktede Freja også Soren, hendes ven, der var dygtig med teknologi.En: To better prepare, Freja also contacted Soren, her friend who was skilled with technology.Da: "Soren, kan du hjælpe mig med at samle spor?En: "Soren, can you help me gather clues?Da: Måske indsamle nogle data fra sikkerhedssystemet?"En: Maybe collect some data from the security system?"Da: Soren nikkede.En: Soren nodded.Da: "Selvfølgelig, Freja.En: "Of course, Freja.Da: Jeg er med dig."En: I'm with you."Da: I takt med at sneen faldt tungere, blev Frejas beslutningskraft kun styrket.En: As the snow fell heavier, Freja's determination only grew stronger.Da: Hendes øjne fangede noget usædvanligt i haven.En: Her eyes caught something unusual in the garden.Da: En skjult passage!En: A hidden passage!Da: Snart opdagede hun, at den førte direkte til museets hvælving, hvor artefaktet sidst blev set.En: Soon she discovered it led directly to the museum's vault where the artifact was last seen.Da: Hun følte spændingen stige.En: She felt the excitement rising.Da: Da Freja fulgte passagen, endte hun i en lille, skjult kælder.En: As Freja followed the passage, she ended up in a small, hidden cellar.Da: Her stod personen bag tyveriet - en tidligere museumsansat med et skjult motiv og forbindelse til en gammel skandale.En: Here stood the person behind the theft—a former museum employee with a hidden motive and connection to an old scandal.Da: Freja konfronterede tyven, nu klar over, at dette var årsagen bag den mystiske forsvinden.En: Freja confronted the thief, now realizing this was the cause behind the mysterious disappearance.Da: Med artefaktet sikret igen, og tyven i myndighedernes varetægt, vendte Freja tilbage til Mikkel og Soren med en nyfunden stolthed.En: With the artifact secured once again, and the thief in the custody of the authorities, Freja returned to Mikkel and Soren with newfound pride.Da: Hun havde løst mysteriet.En: She had solved the mystery.Da: Taknemmelig over for sine venner sagde hun, "Jeg havde ikke gjort det uden jer.En: Grateful to her friends, she said, "I couldn't have done it without you.Da: Samarbejde er nøglen."En: Cooperation is key."Da: Rosenborg Slotshave skinnede svagt i det tidlige forårslys, og Freja mærkede, at hun både havde vundet artefaktet tilbage og lært noget uventet værdifuldt om sig selv: tillid og teamwork kan være lige så vigtige som beslutningskraften til at tage handling.En: Rosenborg Slotshave glowed faintly in the early spring light, and Freja felt that she had not only reclaimed the artifact but also learned something unexpectedly valuable about herself: trust and teamwork can be just as important as the determination to take action. 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Dani Vee and Emma Styles chat about her new crime novel The Shark, a darkly unique thriller from an author who writes contemporary Australian noir about young women taking on the patriarchy. They chat about the importance of teenage girls at the centre, creating disturbing characters and how to write a thriller. Listen now!

Deven GreeneFiction writer Deven Greene lives in the San Francisco Bay area. Ever since childhood, the author has been interested in science. After receiving a doctorate in biochemistry, she went to medical school and trained as a pathologist. She worked for several decades in that field before starting to write fiction, mostly in the suspense/thriller genre. Deven incorporates elements of medicine or science in most of her writing. She has published several short stories in addition to her novels. https://www.devengreene.com/ Sponsors:https://waterflyshop.com/mattnappohttps://nextbase.sjv.io/oq1e79https://propmoneyinc.pxf.io/c/3290446...https://vapeworld.evyy.net/c/3290446/...https://eycemolds.pxf.io/c/3290446/16...https://wineexpress.vneoga.net/yqG3E3

Author Edel Coffey has published her third novel ‘In Glass Houses'.She joins Matt on The Last Word to talk about why writing crime fiction appeals to her, why female readers are drawn to the genre and how her time as a journalist has stood to her when coping with the pressure of meeting deadlines.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the chat.

Credibility and authenticity are two of the qualities that make crime thrillers work, but without insider knowledge they can be difficult to achieve. In this episode of Fully Booked, former detective Peter J. Charles joins Craig and Roland to break down what authenticity really means in crime fiction, and why the details readers cannot always articulate are often the ones that make a story feel true. Drawing on decades of real experience, Peter explains how surveillance, interview technique, and informant work are commonly misrepresented, and how small but critical choices can separate a convincing procedural from one that simply feels wrong. Peter also shares how he translated his real-world background into a practical approach to craft. After publishing his first novel, he began studying story structure, refining his prose, and using modern tools to strengthen his writing. The result is a body of work that moves confidently beyond his law enforcement and intelligence career into accomplished crime and thriller fiction. For authors writing stories that rely on police work or intelligence, this conversation offers clear, practical takeaways to help make scenes sharper, procedures believable, and narratives more authoritative.   Peter J Charles https://www.peterjcharles.co.uk/   Hidden Gems Need our help publishing or marketing your book?  https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/author-services/   All episode details and links:  https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/podcast

#1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author DON WINSLOW joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss THE FINAL SCORE, his fantastic collection of six crime novellas! We talked with Don about all things crime 101 ... which happens to be the name of his upcoming feature film starring Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and Halle Berry! What impels a person to cross the line into illegality ? Are those factors often very personal, like love or family? Are we all capable of criminality under the right circumstances? Is there an age where you no longer care about the consequences? Perhaps its more important the older you get to live consistent with who you are. We discuss it all - and wait until you hear which of the novellas had a semi-autobiographical element to it! Join us for a fabulous discussion with a living legend!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

Today I'm speaking with Melanie Anagnos about being a police procedural author. Melanie received an MFA from Sarah Lawrence, and although she started writing a literary novel, she ended up in the crime genre. We talk all about MFAs, genre fiction, how to do research and more on this week's Pencils&Lipstick.Find out more about Melanie: https://melanieanagnos.com/author/Melanie's Substack https://melanieanagnos.substack.com/Be sure to get on my writer's newsletter to be part of the marketing hour live coming in March!Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I'm reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell

Watch as a full video interview on YouTubeVaseem Khan is the author of two award-winning crime series set in India and the bestselling Quantum of Menace, the first in a series featuring Q from the James Bond franchise. His debut, The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra, was selected by the Sunday Times as one of the 40 best crime novels published 2015-2020. In 2021, Midnight at Malabar House, the first in the Malabar House novels set in 1950s Bombay, won the CWA Historical Dagger. Vaseem was born in England, but spent a decade working in India. Vaseem is a former Chair of the UK Crime Writers Association. His latest book in the Malabar House series, The Edge of Darkness, is out now.It was great fun having Vas back on the podcast, hearing about what he has been up to writing-wise in the past few years. He tells us about how he landed the job writing the James Bond Q book, Quantum of Menace, and why he loves going back to his Malabar House books. We also chat about films, and hear about five books that influenced him as an author.Links:Buy The Edge of Darkness and Vaseem's other books nowFollow Vaseem on InstagramVisit Vaseem's websiteSupport us on Patreon and get great benefits!: https://www.patreon.com/ukpageonePage One Extra and Page One - The Writer's Podcast are brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. Learn more and order yours now: https://www.writegear.co.uk/page-oneFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on BlueskyFollow us on ThreadsPage One Extra is part of STET Podcasts - the one stop shop for all your writing and publishing podcast needs! Follow STET Podcasts on Instagram and Bluesky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Rock, Paper, Swords!, Justin Hill and Matthew Harffy are joined by bestselling author Vaseem Khan to discuss historical crime fiction, empire, and his novel The Edge of Darkness.Vaseem talks about writing crime stories set in post-colonial India, the challenges of research and authenticity, and how history, setting, and action combine to create gripping fiction. The conversation explores violence, pacing, power, and the responsibility of writing about the British Empire with honesty and nuance.A must-listen for fans of historical fiction, crime novels, and action-driven storytelling.

Malcolm Kempt worked for years as a criminal defense attorney in the Canadian Arctic. He served clients in some of the coldest, most remote places on the planet. And he saw some horrific crimes.He channeled that experience into his incredible debut novel, A Gift Before Dying. That centers a ruined investigator trying to get to the truth in the mystery of a young girl's death in a remote Nunavut community. Support local booksellers and order A Gift Before Dying through Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-gift-before-dying-a-novel-malcolm-kempt/42e1d5d7d34168c0?ean=9780593801000&next=tOrder A Gift Before Dying through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593801008?tag=randohouseinc7986-20Order A Gift Before Dying through Penguin Random House: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/776862/a-gift-before-dying-by-malcolm-kempt/Order A Gift Before Dying through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593801008?tag=randohouseinc7986-20Check out Malcolm's website: https://www.malcolmkempt.com/ Find discounts for Murder Sheet listeners here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/discountsCheck out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode we delve into the dark world of jazz and the detective. Jazz has become associated with the gumshoe detective e.g. Sam Spade and Philip Marlowe and the whole world of film noir including seedy nightclubs and femme fatales.  We decided to investigate further "so I drew my Smith and Wesson 9mm and Nick was soon singing like a canary"

A special podcast episode exploring the new anthology Every Day a Little Death, released on what would have been Stephen Sondheim's 95th birthday. Edited by Josh Pachter, this collection brings together twenty short crime stories—each inspired by a song from one of Sondheim's twenty musicals, from Saturday Night to Here We Are. Listeners will hear from Josh and a number of contributing authors as they discuss how Sondheim's lyrics and characters inspired their tales of mystery, suspense, and dark humor. With writers from both the crime fiction world and the theater community, the anthology blends two traditions into something witty, chilling, and full of Sondheimian Easter eggs for fans to uncover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gare, Steph and I all chose one of our own favorite plot devices and recommended books in that vein! This episode definitely has a book for just about everybody!Kate's Books - Books with Dramatic IronyI, MedusaStalkerDark SistersSky Full of ElephantsHappy LandGare's Books - Thrillers with Sex WorkBoom TownReal EasyThese WomenThings We Do in the DarkThe Girl in 6ESteph's Books - Books with Road TripsThe Road to Tender HeartsNeedle LakePaper GhostsI Thought You Said This Would WorkHe Started It Check Out Author Social Media PackagesCheck out the Bookwild Community on PatreonCheck Out My Stories Are My Religion SubstackGet Bookwild MerchFollow @imbookwild on InstagramOther Co-hosts On Instagram:Gare Billings @gareindeedreadsSteph Lauer @books.in.badgerlandHalley Sutton @halleysutton25Brian Watson @readingwithbrianMacKenzie Green @missusa2mba

Audra McElyea returns to talk about her new locked-room, cancel-culture thriller Not Good People, a twisty ensemble mystery set in a blizzard-stranded Blue Ridge Mountain castle. Audra shares how a decades-old British play inspired her to blend popcorn-thriller pacing with a deeper moral reckoning, how she crafted eleven interconnected characters through actor-based mannerisms, and why the story's escalating secrets force readers to examine not just the cast—but themselves. Check Out Author Social Media PackagesCheck out the Bookwild Community on PatreonCheck Out My Stories Are My Religion SubstackGet Bookwild MerchFollow @imbookwild on InstagramOther Co-hosts On Instagram:Gare Billings @gareindeedreadsSteph Lauer @books.in.badgerlandHalley Sutton @halleysutton25Brian Watson @readingwithbrianMacKenzie Green @missusa2mba

For three decades, crime writer and forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs has been writing novels that bring the science behind solving crimes to the fore. She's the bestselling author of the Temperance Brennan series, which are the inspiration for the TV show “Bones.” Now, Kathy is about to release the 24th novel in the series, “Evil Bones.” She joins Tom Power to tell us about the book and the surprising reason she started writing in the first place.

I interview Guy Morpuss about A Trial In Three ActsYou can buy A Trial In Three Acts by Guy Morpuss here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781800818989 I review The Correspondent by Virginia Evans which you can buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780241721254I review When Gavin met Stacey by Ruth Jones & James Corden which you can buy the print version here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780857507440& I review Break Room by Miye Lee which you can buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035438976You can contact Philippa at: Email quickbookreviews@outlook.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Two Women Chatting, Michelle sits down with chart-topping author Lisa Jewell to talk about the twists and turns of storytelling - both on and off the page. From an out-of-work secretary in her 20s to the queen of psychological thrillers, Lisa shares how she found her voice, leaned into her dark side, and built a literary career that's captured the world's attention. Lisa reflects on how personal experiences, including a coercive past relationship, inspires her most complex characters. She also dishes on the exciting Netflix adaptation of her work, her bold pivot from rom-coms to thrillers, and the creative process behind her chilling new novel Don't Let Him In. Whether you're a budding writer, a thriller junkie, or just love a good story about reinvention, this is an episode not to miss.Key Insights:

This week, I got to talk with Cate Holahan about her new thriller The Kidnapping of Alice Ingold. She shares the real life case that inspired the kidnapping structure, how anxiety fuels her best ideas, and how she approached writing an AI tech guru.The Kidnapping of Alice Ingold SynopsisAlice Ingold has been kidnapped. Call the police. Alert the media. You can't play this game without all the pieces.Beautiful, blond, and immensely privileged, Alice Ingold is the perfect victim for a true-crime obsessed culture--and for a masked duo with a singular purpose. Instead of a demand for ransom, her captors have a riddle, and they're inviting the entire country to solve it.No one is more invested in the search than Alice's parents: Catherine, a socialite with obscene generational wealth, and Brian, a visionary AI tech guru. But while Brian turns to machines to solve the problem, Catherine tries to crowdsource the solution, stopping at nothing to bring her daughter home. And America isn't just watching the story unfold...it's playing along. The nationwide scavenger hunt for Alice is on.As an increasingly desperate Catherine strives to understand each new clue, a complex picture of the crime develops. Soon, everyone will see the kidnapping of Alice Ingold for what it is--and Alice won't be the only one who will need saving. Get Bookwild MerchCheck Out My Stories Are My Religion SubstackCheck Out Author Social Media PackagesCheck out the Bookwild Community on PatreonCheck out the Imposter Hour Podcast with Liz and GregFollow @imbookwild on InstagramOther Co-hosts On Instagram:Gare Billings @gareindeedreadsSteph Lauer @books.in.badgerlandHalley Sutton @halleysutton25Brian Watson @readingwithbrian

This week, Gare, Steph and I share some of our favorite recommendations for spooky season!Kate's PicksNo Road Home by John FramThe Getaway by Lamar GilesThe Buffalo Hunter HunterThe Macabre by Kosoko JacksonJackal by Erin E. AdamsGare's PicksNightwatcher by Daphne WolsoncroftPlease See Us by Caitlin MullenThe Sundown Motel by Simone St. JamesKeep This For Me by Jennifer FawcettSteph's PicksLook Closer by David EllisAlmost Surely Dead by Amina AkhtarPlay Nice by Rachel HarrisonSlewfoot by BromHow to Survive Your Murder by Danielle Valentine Get Bookwild MerchCheck Out My Stories Are My Religion SubstackCheck Out Author Social Media PackagesCheck out the Bookwild Community on PatreonCheck out the Imposter Hour Podcast with Liz and GregFollow @imbookwild on InstagramOther Co-hosts On Instagram:Gare Billings @gareindeedreadsSteph Lauer @books.in.badgerlandHalley Sutton @halleysutton25Brian Watson @readingwithbrian

This week, I chat with Vanessa Lillie about her new thriller in her Syd Walker series, The Bone Thief! We dive into her inspiration for the story, the research she did to incorporate historic and contemporary elements, and the social structures that inspired the Founders Society.The Bone Thief SynopsisIn the hours before dawn at a local summer camp, Bureau of Indian Affairs archaeologist Syd Walker receives an alarming call: newly discovered skeletal remains have been stolen. Not only have bones gone missing, but a Native teen girl has disappeared near the camp, and law enforcement dismisses her family's fears.As Syd investigates both crimes, she's drawn into a world of privileged campers and their wealthy parents—most of them members of the Founders Society, an exclusive club whose members trace their lineage to the first colonists and claim ancestral rights to the land, despite fierce objections from the local tribal community. And it's not the first time something—or someone—has gone missing from the camp.The deeper Syd digs, the more she realizes these aren't isolated incidents. A pattern of disappearances stretches back generations, all leading to the Founders Society's doorstep. But exposing the truth means confronting not just the town's most powerful families, but also a legacy of violence that refuses to stay buried.  Get Bookwild MerchCheck Out My Stories Are My Religion SubstackCheck Out Author Social Media PackagesCheck out the Bookwild Community on PatreonCheck out the Imposter Hour Podcast with Liz and GregFollow @imbookwild on InstagramOther Co-hosts On Instagram:Gare Billings @gareindeedreadsSteph Lauer @books.in.badgerlandHalley Sutton @halleysutton25Brian Watson @readingwithbrian

Want to write better mystery stories? In this episode of The Dialogue Doctor Podcast, Jeff Elkins sits down with crime and mystery writer Doug Dorow for a live editing session focused on how to write sidekicks and build a strong detective character arc. They discuss: How to write compelling sidekicks that make your detective shine  How sidekicks can reveal your protagonist's strengths, flaws, and growth  What makes a great detective arc across a mystery or crime series  How to keep character development evolving from book to book  If you're crafting a detective series, crime novel, or cozy mystery, this episode will help you create unforgettable character partnerships and deeper emotional arcs that keep readers coming back.

What happens when the person searching for truth is the one most haunted by it? In this episode, host Matt Crawford speaks with Canadian author Joel Nedecky about his powerful debut novel, The Broken Detective. This isn't your typical crime story — it's a meditation on guilt, redemption, and the fragile humanity behind every investigation. Nedecky's novel follows a detective unraveling not only a mystery but also himself — exploring what it means to seek justice in a world where the lines between right and wrong are constantly shifting. Together, Matt and Joel discuss the psychology of brokenness, the tension between duty and doubt, and how writing a detective story can become an act of personal discovery.

This week, Gare and I talk with THE Lucinda Berry about her new audiobook This Is a Safe Space!  We dive into her inspiration for this story, how writing for audio changes her process, and how she balances twists and trauma.This Is A Safe Space SynopsisJenna, who runs a successful private therapy practice, still struggles with trust issues of her own. She's made a promise to stop snooping in her husband Colten's phone, but sometimes she can't help herself. One night, she discovers a troubling exchange between him and his cousin Bodie, who's one of his closest friends. A dancer from a bachelor party they both recently attended is threatening Bodie, claiming they crossed a line sexually and that she'll expose the truth to his family if she doesn't get what she wants. They don't know much about this woman, or how far she's willing to go. But Jenna might.Lexus Chardonnay, the stage name of the dancer from the party, is one you don't forget. And Jenna's heard it before—from one of her clients.Kaitlyn is a medical school student who dances on weekends to put herself through school. Jenna's been her therapist for years, except she hasn't seen her for three months. Not since Kaitlyn stopped showing up for treatment, without explanation. As Jenna begins to listen back to their past sessions, desperate for answers, a more complicated picture emerges, and she must decide who to trust as her career and her family hang in the balance. Get Bookwild MerchCheck Out My Stories Are My Religion SubstackCheck Out Author Social Media PackagesCheck out the Bookwild Community on PatreonCheck out the Imposter Hour Podcast with Liz and GregFollow @imbookwild on InstagramOther Co-hosts On Instagram:Gare Billings @gareindeedreadsSteph Lauer @books.in.badgerlandHalley Sutton @halleysutton25Brian Watson @readingwithbrian

On today's episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by acclaimed screenwriter, director and author, Tim Sullivan. Tim's screen credits include A Handful of Dust, starring Kristen Scott Thomas, Where Angels Fear to Tread, starring Helen Mirren and Helena Bonham Carter, Jack and Sarah (which he also directed) starring Richard E Grant, Judi Dench and Ian McKellen and Letters to Juliet, with Amanda Seyfried. Tim has directed the television series: Sherlock Holmes and Cold Feet. Tim has written extensively in Hollywood in both live action and animation, working with Ron Howard, Scott Rudin and with Jeffrey Katzenberg on the fourth Shrek movie. He has now embarked on a series of crime novels featuring the autistic, and brilliantly persistent DS George Cross, which have hit shelves in the United States this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Steph and I chat with Sagit Schwartz about her new thriller The Underdog! We dive into her inspiration for the story, what she loved about writing crazed fan Norma, and how Sagit and I successfully recorded an audiobook thousands of miles apart from each other!The Underdog SynopsisWhen Liz, an aspiring director stuck working as a chaperone for a reality TV music show, picks up a new contestant from a psychiatric hospital, dubbed “The Singing Patient” by fans online, things take an unexpected turn. The contestant disappears at the airport, and Liz finds herself under police suspicion, accused of helping the woman flee in exchange for money.Across the country, Norma, an obsessive viewer of The Underdog, is captivated by one contestant's story. Feeling an intense connection, she travels to Los Angeles to watch the show filmed live and meet her.As the mystery deepens and the investigation into the missing contestant intensifies, the shocking murder of The Singing Patient's husband leads Liz and Norma into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse. With each twist and turn, Liz discovers that Norma is not your average fan—but someone far more dangerous. Get Bookwild MerchCheck Out My Stories Are My Religion SubstackCheck Out Author Social Media PackagesCheck out the Bookwild Community on PatreonCheck out the Imposter Hour Podcast with Liz and GregFollow @imbookwild on InstagramOther Co-hosts On Instagram:Gare Billings @gareindeedreadsSteph Lauer @books.in.badgerlandHalley Sutton @halleysutton25Brian Watson @readingwithbrian

From Hercule Poirot to Sherlock Holmes, crime fiction has long been a popular genre. But what was the first crime novel? How has crime writing affected real-life cases? And what was the 'Detection Club'? In this 'everything you wanted to know' episode, Isabel King is joined by crime fiction author and researcher Martin Edwards to discuss the history of the influential genre. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Harper, the designer behind Blades in the Dark, Agon, and several other RPGs, joins Joe and Jared to discuss the design process, the crafting of the Blades in the Dark setting, and the business of developing RPGs with other creators in the space. Plus, John Harper's list of the best crime fiction movies of all time! Watch the video here: ⁠https://youtu.be/dvCoy2CkpDk Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jointhenaish.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices