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How can we help managers demonstrate care for their teams, while maintaining high standards of accountability and performance? In this week's episode of The Mind Tools L&D Podcast, Ross G and Dr Anna Barnett are joined by Joris Merks-Benjaminsen, Managing Without Power, to discuss: why nice managers can still provide mediocre management how managers can balance care for their teams with high levels of performance and how to build better managers. For more from Joris, visit managingwithoutpower.com The paper Anna discussed, on 'nondecision-making', was: Bachrach, P., & Baratz, M. S. (1963). Decisions and nondecisions: An analytical framework. American political science review, 57(3), 632-642. Google's research into great managers (Project Oxygen) and effective teams (Project Aristotle) is available online. During the discussion, Joris referenced the prisoner's dilemma. We also discussed findings from our report, 'Building Better Managers'. In ‘What I Learned This Week', Anna recommended Those People Next Door by Kia Abdullah. Joris discussed Sinterklaas. Ross G discussed 'sovereign AI'. For more from us, including access to our back catalogue of podcasts, visit mindtools.com/business. There, you'll also find details of our award-winning performance support toolkit, our off-the-shelf e-learning, and our custom work. And our new Manager Skills Assessment. You can also email custom@mindtools.com and Ross G will get back to you. Connect with our speakers If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with us on LinkedIn: Ross Garner Dr Anna Barnett Joris Merks-Benjaminsen

Send us a text*The Best of Season 2 of The Conversation with Nadine Matheson - Part 2*This week, we're bringing you the best of my conversations with some of the most talented and celebrated authors in the industry. Join me as I sit down with award-winning and best-selling authors Femi Kayode (ep.41), Harriet Tyce (ep.62), Jo Callaghan (ep.68), Kellye Garrett (ep.71),  Kia Abdullah (ep.36) and S.J. Watson (ep.64) What if launching your debut novel during a global pandemic turned out to be a surreal rollercoaster ride? How do repeated rejections shape resilience and career decisions in the long run?  We'll share personal stories that highlight the importance of persistence and the valuable lessons learned when goals are reassessed. Together, we'll explore how these experiences ultimately pave the way for success, touching on the unexpected boosts from platforms like BBC2's "Between the Covers" and the transformative influence of BookTok in the modern publishing landscape.We also discuss the pressures authors face in a rapidly evolving industry, the value of community support, the significance of celebrating small wins and how to manage unexpected success that is more than you could imagine. Don't miss this engaging and insightful episode, showcasing the highlights of Season 2. Tune in and listen to the wisdom and experiences of these remarkable authors.The Conversation with Nadine Matheson needs your support and it would be  lovely if you bought me a cup of coffee on ko-fi.comYou can also support the podcast on Patreon. Support the showThank you for joining me. Don't forget to subscribe, download and review. The Kill List (Inspector Henley - Book 3) Follow Me:www.nadinematheson.com Threads: @nadinematheson Facebook: nadinemathesonbooksInstagram: @queennadsTikTok: @writer_nadinemathesonBlueSky: @nadinematheson.bsky.social

Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I share our favorite books that missed last year's Summer Reading Guide, some shorter books we think are great for summer reading, and our #1 picks for each category featured in my 2024 Summer Reading Guide. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Access the 2024 Summer Reading Guide Cheatsheet and Free Trial on Patreon here. Summer Reading [9:19] Books That Missed Last Year's Summer Reading Guide [10:14] Sarah All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:21] Vera Wong's Unsolicited Guide for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:22] The Hop by Diana Clarke | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:22]  Susie Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:58] Perfectly Nice Neighbors by Kia Abdullah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:04]  The Last Ranger by Peter Heller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:24]  Other Books Mentioned Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby [11:08] Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby [11:10]  Dial ‘A' for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto [16:26] Take It Back by Kia Abdullah [20:07] Shorter Books Great for Summer Reading [26:00] Sarah All Together Now by Matthew Norman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:13]  Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:48] Be spoiler ready: The murders and endings of The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie, Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith, The Red House Mystery by A.A. Milne, Malice Aforethought by Francis Iles, Double Indemnity by James M. Cain, The Drowner by Robert Drewe, The Secret History by Donna Tartt, and Deathtrap by Ira Levin are discussed in detail as noted in the book.  But many readers have lamented that the endings and main plots were also spoiled for The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and And Then There Were None, both by Agatha Christie. FantasticLand by Mike Bockoven | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:29] Susie Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:09]  I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:52] One Woman Show by Christine Coulson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:06] Other Books Mentioned In Five Years by Rebecca Serle [28:49] One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle [28:51]  The Measure by Nikki Erlick [31:00] The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson [31:54] Our #1 Summer Picks by Category  [42:43] Something Light / Fun Sarah: The Husbands by Holly Gramazio | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:20]  Susie: Annie Bot by Sierra Greer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:13]  Other Books Mentioned: The Measure by Nikki Erlick [45:19] The One by John Marrs [45:23] Slow-Burn Suspense Sarah: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (July 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[49:37]  Something Fast-Paced / Intense Susie: What Happened to Nina? by Dervla McTiernan | Amazon | Bookshop.org[51:49]  Something With a Bit More Substance Sarah: Real Americans by Rachel Khong | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:50]  Susie: Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:11]  Other Books Mentioned: Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong [57:42] Something Different Sarah: The Wealth of Shadows by Graham Moore (May 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:08]  Susie: Interesting Facts About Space by Emily Austin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:05:00]  Other Books Mentioned: We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter [1:03:55] Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin [1:05:50]

Kia Abdullah, author of Waterstones Thriller of the Month THOSE PEOPLE NEXT DOORGuest Author: Kia Abdullah Twitter: @KiaAbdullah IG: @kiaabdullah Books: THOSE PEOPLE NEXT DOOR by Kia Abdullah, NEXT OF KIN by Kia Abdullah, TAKE IT BACK by Kia Abdullah, TRUTH BE TOLD by Kia AbdullahHost: Kate Sawyer Twitter: @katesawyer IG: @mskatesawyer Books: The Stranding by Kate Sawyer & This Family If you enjoyed this 'minisode' please do check out our full-length episodesNovel Experience with Kate Sawyer is recorded and produced by Kate Sawyer - GET IN TOUCH Twitter: @KateSawyer Instagram: @mskatesawyerTo receive transcripts and news to your inbox please SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER or visit https://www.mskatesawyer.com/novelexperiencepodcast for more information.

Kia Abdullah is a Times bestselling author and travel writer. Her debut novel  Take It Back, was published in 2019 and was a Guardian and Telegraph thriller of the year. Her second novel, Truth Be Told, was published in 2020 and her third novel, Next of Kin  was longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger Award and won the Adult Fiction Diverse Book Award 2022. Her latest novel, Those People Next Door, was a Times Bestseller and was a Waterstones thriller of the month. Those People Next DoorYou can choose your house. Not your neighbours.WELCOME TO YOUR DREAM HOME…Salma Khatun is extremely hopeful about Blenheim, the safe suburban development to which she, her husband and their son have just moved. Their family is in desperate need of a fresh start, and Blenheim feels like the place to make that happen.MEET YOUR NEW NEIGHBOURS…Not long after they move in, Salma spots her neighbour, Tom Hutton, ripping out the anti-racist banner her son put in their front garden. She chooses not to confront Tom because she wants to fit in. It's a small thing, really. No need to make a fuss. So Salma takes the banner inside and puts it in her window instead. But the next morning she wakes up to find her window smeared with paint.AND PREPARE FOR THE NIGHTMARE TO BEGIN…This time she does confront Tom, and the battle lines between the two families are drawn. As things begin to escalate and the stakes become higher, it's clear that a reckoning is coming… And someone is going to get hurt.A gripping thriller about nightmare neighbours, Those People Next Door explores the loss of innocence and how far we're prepared to go to defend ourselves and the people we love.Buy 'Those People Next Door' Follow Kia AbdullahPatreon - Support The Showpatreon.com/theconversationwithnadinemathesonpodcastThank you for joining me. Don't forget to subscribe, download and review.Pre-Order The Kill List (Inspector Henley - Book 3) Follow Me:www.nadinematheson.com Threads: @nadinematheson Facebook: nadinemathesonbooksInstagram: @queennadsTikTok: @writer_nadinemathesonBlueSky: @nadinematheson.bsky.social

This week, Stacy, Brooke, Shannon, Kristeen, and Robin discuss some of their most anticipated September releases. Titles mentioned include: Lucy Score, Things We Left Behind (Knockemout #3) Leanne Schwartz, A Prayer for Vengeance Erica Ridley, My Rogue To Ruin (Wild Wynchesters #4) Ken Follett, The Armor of Light (Kingsbridge #4) KJ Charles, A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel (Doomsday Books #2) Angelina M. Lopez, Full Moon Over Freedom (Milagro Street #2) Adam Sass, Your Lonely Nights are Over Stephanie Oakes, The Meadows Thrity Umrigar, The Museum of Failures David Levithan, Ryan and Avery Elena Armas, The Long Game Jennifer L. Armentrout, Fall of Ruin and Wrath (Awakening #1) Kia Abdullah, Perfectly Nice Neighbors Kerri Maher, All You Have to Do Is Call Nghi Vo, Mammoths at the Gates (Singing Hills Cycle #4) You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro

Kia Abdullah, author of Waterstones Thriller of the Month THOSE PEOPLE NEXT DOOR.Kia chats about:The role that her local library played in her journey to becoming an authorWriting morally ambiguous characters to provoke bookclub debateHow she's a plotter (but wishes she didn't)How she knows what her characters look like, before she even writes a wordThe struggle to make a living wage as a writerThe work she does as a mentor in the area she grew up inGuest Author: Kia Abdullah Twitter: @KiaAbdullah IG: @kiaabdullah Books: THOSE PEOPLE NEXT DOOR by Kia Abdullah, NEXT OF KIN by Kia Abdullah, TAKE IT BACK by Kia Abdullah, TRUTH BE TOLD by Kia AbdullahHost: Kate Sawyer Twitter: @katesawyer IG: @mskatesawyer Books: The Stranding by Kate Sawyer & This Family (coming May 2023. Kia's reading recommendations:A book for fans of Kia's work: All That's Left Unsaid by Tracey LienA book Kia has always loved: The Secret History by Donna Tartt, The Killer Inside Me by Jim ThompsonA book that's been published recently or is coming soon: The Red House by Roz WatkinsOther books discussed in this episode: The Science of Storytelling by Will StorrIf you enjoyed this show please do rate, review and share with anyone you think will enjoy it: https://www.spreaker.com/show/novel-experienceNovel Experience with Kate Sawyer is recorded and produced by Kate Sawyer - GET IN TOUCHTo receive transcripts and news from Kate to your inbox please SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER or visit https://www.mskatesawyer.com/novelexperiencepodcast for more information.Thanks for listening!Kate x

In this chapter, Claire chats to one of her favourite authors Andrea Mara about life as a writer. Andrea Mara is a Sunday Times and Irish Times Top Ten bestselling author who has been shortlisted for a number of awards, including Irish Crime Novel of the Year at the An Post Book Awards. She lives in Dublin, Ireland, with her husband and three young children and also runs a multi-award-winning parent and lifestyle blog, OfficeMum.ie. A must-listen episode! Andrea's Auto-buy Authors: Louise O' Neill and Kia Abdullah. Book Recommendations/Mentions: "The Chimney Sweeper's Boy" by Barbara Vine "Where I End" by Sophie White "The Red House" by Roz Watkins "Strange Sally Diamond" by Liz Nugent "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver "The End of Us" by Olivia Kiernan "Good Girls Die Last" by Natali Simmonds "Amazing Grace Adams" by Fran Littlewood - - - Thanks to Helen Becerra for the artwork and Mark Neville for the mixing. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/make-it-work License code: PLGGIGEZMJI9NR3G --- Follow us on Instagram: @another.chapter.podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/another-chapter/message

DARK MYSTERIES Tuesday and Friday at 2am CET - Wednesday and Friday at 1pm CET (podcast on Sundays). This program is hosted by Madeleine d'Este. This week, Madeleine talks about the book "Take It Back" by Kia Abdullah.

Graham Bartlett a former detective and now a crime fiction and police advisor to authors and TV writers as well as a Sunday Times best selling crime writer.His latest novel, Force of Hate, is released on 23 March 2023.  "When a firebomb attack at a Brighton travellers' site kills women and children, Chief Superintendent Jo Howe has strong reason to believe the new, dubiously elected, far-right council leader is behind the murders.Against the direct orders of her chief constable, Jo digs deeper into the killings. She uncovers a criminal ring of human trafficking and euthanasia all leading to a devastating plot which threatens thousands of lives and from which the murderous politician looks sure to walk away scot-free.""As an ex-cop, Graham Bartlett knows what he's talking about and he certainly knows how to tell a good story" - Mark Billingham"Unflinching, brutal and disturbingly plausible. Graham Bartlett is one of the most authoritative voices in crime fiction" - Kia Abdullah, author of Take it Back"Dark, brutal and laced with violence" - Daily Mail"Force of Hate is a masterful examination of the darkness that exists in the souls of the morally broken" - S. A. Cosby"Force of Hate is totally gripping, but also chillingly believable and timely" - J. P. Delaney"In Force of Hate, Bartlett tackles some of the most topical issues of the day: trafficking, right-wing hate, and political sleaze" - Vaseem Khan"A dark, bold and gritty insight into the terrifying evil that permeates society in plain sight. Utterly unputdownable!" - A. A. ChaudhuriBuy Force of Hate https://amzn.to/3y0rLiwFollow Graham Bartlett www.Policeadvisor.co.ukTwitter:  @gbpoliceadvisorFacebook:  grahambartlettauthorInstagram:  @gbpoliceadvisorLinkedIn: graham-bartlett-authorPatreon - Support The Showpatreon.com/theconversationwithnadinemathesonpodcastThank you for joining me. Don't forget to subscribe, download and review.Pre-Order The Kill List (Inspector Henley - Book 3) Follow Me:www.nadinematheson.com Threads: @nadinematheson Facebook: nadinemathesonbooksInstagram: @queennadsTikTok: @writer_nadinemathesonBlueSky: @nadinematheson.bsky.social

Kia Abdullah discusses with Ivan six things which she thinks should be better known. Kia Abdullah is a bestselling author and travel writer. Her novels include Take It Back, a Guardian and Telegraph thriller of the year; Truth Be Told, which was shortlisted for the Diverse Book Awards; and Next of Kin, which was longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger Award and won the Diverse Book Awards in 2022. Kia has also been selected for The Times Crime Club. Her latest novel is Those People Next Door. Kia has written for The New York Times, the Guardian, the Financial Times, The Times and the BBC, and is the founder of Asian Booklist, a non-profit that advocates for diversity in publishing and helps readers discover new books by British Asian authors. For more information about Kia and her writing, visit her website at kiaabdullah.com, or follow her at @KiaAbdullah on Instagram and Twitter. Yellowjackets https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2021-12-09/yellowjackets-showtime-juliette-lewis-christina-ricci-melanie-lynskey Danakil Depression https://www.brilliant-ethiopia.com/regions/danakil-depression Cultural Muslims https://theconversation.com/cultural-muslims-like-cultural-christians-are-a-silent-majority-32097 Small Kindnesses http://www.danushalameris.com/poems.html Plain English campaign https://www.plainenglish.co.uk/ London Boys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpyg2Ig7wRo This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

I interview Suzi Grant author of “Alternative Ageing” and get Kia Abdullah to answer 5 questions about her latest book “Those People Next Door”. I also review “The Twist of A Knife” by Anthony Horowitz, “The Family Remains” by Lisa Jewell and “My Darling Daughter” by J P Delaney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This HEADS TOGETHER SPECIAL features chat about the 15th CrimeFest held in Bristol recently - boy was it good to get back to meeting people again and discussing crime fiction.Naturally, we haven't forgotten the round up of books to look out for and our podcast updates but mostly this is a celebration of CRIMEFEST, a triumphant return after two years away. Guests/presenters on the show: Donna Moore CrimeFest organiser, Ayo Onatade Shotsblog/critic, Victoria Selman author, Barry Forshaw FT critic, Luke McCallin author and Paul Burke.CRIMEFEST  - The CrimeFest Awards, The CWA Dagger Awards Shortlist, Panels, interviews and events. Top guests including Robert Goddard, Andrew Child, Zoe Sharp, Martin Edwards, Anne Cleeve, Saima Mir, Barry Forshaw, Holly Watt, Tim Glister, Mark Ellis, Vaseem Khan, Kia Abdullah et al. Click the link to find out more CrimeFestProduced by Junkyard DogMusic courtesy of Southgate and LeighCrime TimePaul Burke writes for Crime Time, Crime Fiction Lover and the European Literature Network.

Author of court room dramas, and has been long listed for the CWA Gold Dagger at this years awards.

“Regardless of what POV you choose, a strong voice is necessary for great books, and it's not uncommon for an agent or editor to pass on a story that lacks a defining voice, or embrace one that is exceptional. ” – Abigail K. Perry on the first chapter in TAKE IT BACK by Kia Abdullah Abigail K. Perry takes an in-depth look at TAKE IT BACK by Kia Abdullah, a book and author represented by literary agent Jessica Faust. Next to a query letter, the most important pages a writer needs to master in order to hook a literary agent are their first pages and first chapter. These set the expectations for the book and the quality of the writing and storytelling. Kia Abdullah is a wildly talented writer and storyteller, which Abigail attests through her analysis of the first pages and chapter of TAKE IT BACK. (Spoiler alert: the whole book is suspenseful and great!) In this special BONUS episode, Abigail uses a scene analysis template and seven key first chapter questions every reader can use to determine the quality of a first chapter. She uses TAKE IT BACK as an example, and plans to provide this analysis in a download SOON. The goal of these bonus episodes is to provide writers with tools and examples to help them better the first chapters of their books before querying a literary agent. TAKE IT BACK FIRST CHAPTER ANALYSIS (DOWNLOAD COMING SOON!): About Kia Abdullah: Kia Abdullah is an author and travel writer from London. Her novels include Take It Back, a Guardian and Telegraph thriller of the year, Truth Be Told, which was shortlisted for a Diverse Book Award, and Next of Kin, Times Book of the Month Sep 2021. Kia has written for The New York Times, The Guardian, The Financial Times, The Times, The Telegraph and the BBC, and has received a JB Priestley Award for Writers of Promise (Royal Literary Fund, 2020). She is also the founder of Asian Booklist, a nonprofit that advocates for diversity in publishing. Take It Back Blurb: The victim: A sixteen-year-old girl with facial deformities who accuses four boys of something unthinkable. The defendants: Four handsome teenage boys from hard-working immigrant families, all with corroborating stories. Whose side will you take? Former barrister Zara Kaleel, one of London's brightest young legal minds, takes up Jodie Wolfe's case; she believes her, even if those closest to Jodie do not. Together they enter the most explosive criminal trial of the year in which ugly divisions within British society are exposed. As everything around Zara begins to unravel, she grows even more determined to get justice for Jodie. But at what cost? Find us on our socials: Twitter: @abigailkperry | @KiaAbdullah Instagram: @abigailkperry | @KiaAbdullah Website: www.abigailkperry.com | https://www.kiaabdullah.com Read the books discussed in this episode: TAKE IT BACK (Represented by Jessica Faust)THE WRITER'S GUIDE TO BEGINNINGS Other Resources: Scenes vs. Chapters Article by Savannah Gilbo Fiction Writing Made Easy with Savannah Gilbo

Our favorite episode of the year, full of our favorite books of the year. Happy Holidays from your friends at Well-Read! Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Ann's picks: The Chicken Sisters by KJ Dell'Antonia (buy from Bookshop) The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes by Xio Axelrod (buy from Bookshop) This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno (buy from Bookshop) Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr (buy from Bookshop) A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes (buy from Bookshop) Horseman by Christina Henry (buy from Bookshop) - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving (buy from Bookshop) The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton (buy from Bookshop) Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz (buy from Bookshop) - Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz (buy from Bookshop) Mrs. March by Virginia Feito (buy from Bookshop) - Patricia Highsmith books Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley (buy from Bookshop) - Reese's Book Club Halle's picks: The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson (buy from Bookshop) Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiny (buy from Bookshop) Arsenic & Adobo by Mia P. Manansala (buy from Bookshop) - Tana French books - Louise Penny books Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake by Alexis Hall (buy from Bookshop) - The Great British Baking Show (TV) - The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun (buy from Bookshop) - Battle Royal by Lucy Parker (buy from Bookshop) - One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London (buy from Bookshop) The Push by Ashley Audrain (buy from Bookshop) - Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn (buy from Bookshop) - Take It Back by Kia Abdullah (buy from Bookshop) The Rose Code by Kate Quinn (buy from Bookshop) - Code Name Hélène by Ariel Lawhon (buy from Bookshop) The Guncle by Steven Rowley (buy from Bookshop) - The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (buy from Bookshop) The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris (buy from Bookshop) Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason (buy from Bookshop) - Fleabag (TV) - Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman (buy from Bookshop) The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller (buy from Bookshop) What We're Reading This Week: Ann: Who Is Maud Dixon? by Alexandra Andrews (buy from Bookshop) - Elena Ferrante books - The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith (buy from Bookshop) Halle: The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward (buy from Bookshop)

Travel writer and author Kia Abdullah stopped by the Bunker to talk about her latest novel, Next of Kin, which was the Times Crime Book of the Month September 2021. She and Brad talked about growing up in a family with eight children, her decision to get a degree in computer science and work in the technology industry, and the leap of faith she took when she started her travel website Atlas & Boots, an award-winning outdoor travel blog covering thrilling activities in far-flung places. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kia Abdullah is today's guest on the Northern Crime Syndicate Podcast. Robert Scragg joins A.M. Peacock on hosting duties as they discuss Kia's writing career, her love of travelling and taking risks to get to where you want to be. Kia Abdullah is an author and travel writer from London. Her novel 'Take it Back' was named one of the best thrillers of the year by the Guardian and the Telegraph and was selected for an industry-first audio serialisation by HarperCollins and the Pigeonhole. The follow-up 'Truth Be Told' has been short-listed for a Diverse Book Award and her new novel, 'Next of Kin' is the Times Crime Book of the Month September 2021. Kia has written for the New York Times, the Guardian, the FT, the Telegraph, the BBC and the Times, and is the founder of Asian Booklist, a nonprofit that advocates for diversity in publishing. You can follow Kia on Twitter at @KiaAbdullah. To keep up to date with all things Northern Crime Syndicate, give us a follow on Twitter at @northern_crime and a 'like' on Facebook via our official Northern Crime Syndicate page.

KIA ABDULLAH chats with Paul Burke about her new thriller NEXT OF KIN, Atlas & Boots, growing up in Tower Hamlets, diversity in publishing, libraries, thrilling but keeping it real.NEXT OF KIN: ON AN ORDINARY WORKING DAY…Leila Syed receives a call that cleaves her life in two. Her brother-in-law's voice is filled with panic. His son's nursery has called to ask where little Max is.YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE…Leila was supposed to drop Max off that morning. But she forgot.Racing to the carpark, she grasps the horror of what she has done.IS ABOUT TO COME TRUE…What follows is an explosive, high-profile trial that will tear the family apart. But as the case progresses it becomes clear there's more to this incident than meets the eye…KIA ABDULLAH is an author and travel writer from London. She has written for The New York Times, the Guardian and the Telegraph, and is the author of Truth Be Told and Take It Back, which was named one of the best thrillers of the year by the Guardian and the Telegraph.Kia frequently contributes to the BBC, commenting on a variety of issues affecting the British Asian community, and is the founder of Asian Booklist, a site that helps readers discover new books by British Asian authors. Kia also runs Atlas & Boots, a travel blog read by 250,000 people a month. For more information about Kia and her writing, visit her website at kiaabdullah.com, or follow her at @KiaAbdullah on Instagram and Twitter.https://www.atlasandboots.com/https://www.asianbooklist.com/KIA'S Recommendations: OUT OF TOUCH - HALEH AGARHOW WE MET - HUMA QURESHINEVER SAW ME COMING - VERA KURIANProduced by Junkyard DogMusic courtesy of Southgate and LeighCrime Time

HEADS TOGETHER is the monthly magazine show on CRIME TIME FM. PAUL, VICTORIA and BARRY discuss the Crime Time FM WATCHLIST, NDAs, Bloody Scotland, and the latest podcasts all in the company of special guest presenter CRAIG SISTERSON.PAUL BURKE writes about crime fiction for Crime Fiction Lover, NB Magazine, Crime Time and the European Literature Network.VICTORIA SELMAN is the bestselling author of the Ziba MacKenzie series killer thrillers. Her new thriller Truly, Darkly, Deeply will be published in 2022.BARRY FORSHAW is the editor of Crime Time, author of several books on film and crime fiction and the FT Crime Fiction Critic.London based CRAIG SISTERSON is a crime fiction critic who writes for a number of publications and is the founder of the Ngaio Marsh Awards in his native New Zealand. He is the author of the first extensive survey of the crime fiction of New Zealand and Australia: Southern Cross Crime.The WatchlistAyo Onatade, Laura Wilson, Paul Burke, Maxim Jakubowski, Sonja Van Der Westhuizen all chose Winter Counts- David Heska Wanbli Weiden.Barry Forshaw: The Dark Remains - Ian Rankin William & William McIlvanneyVictoria Selman: Five Minds - Guy MorpussErin Britton: Harlem Shuffle - Colson WhiteheadBLOODY SCOTLAND - HYBRID FESTIVAL 17-19 SEPTEMBER 2021. Featured huge names including (ONLINE) Stephen King, Kathy Reichs, Karin Slaughter, Lee Child, Linwood Barclay. (IN PERSON at Sterling) Val McDermid, Ian Rankin, Denise Mina, Chris Brookmyre, Marisa Haetzman, Lin Anderson, Abir Mukherjee, Craig Robertson, Alan Parks and Stuart MacBride. Plus some big names from outside Scotland: Paula Hawkins, Luca Veste, Mark Billingham, Mick Herron, S J Watson, Lisa Jewell, Stuart Neville, Kia Abdullah, E S Thomson and Louise Candlish. The team are already planning a bigger and better event for 2022. Full information:www.bloodyscotland.com queries info@bloodyscotland.Crime Timeproduced by Junkyard Dogmusic courtesy of Southgate and Leigh - Don't Wait

I am joined by the wonderful and compassionate Kia Abdullah. She is a travel writer and the author of Take It Back, Truth Be Told and now NEXT OF KIN. Next Of Kin is described as a gripping courtroom drama, perfect for fans of Fifty Fifty and My Sister's Keeper. Her novel Take It Back was named one of the best thrillers of the year by The Guardian and Telegraph and was selected for an industry-first audio serialisation by HarperCollins and The Pigeonhole. The follow-up, Truth Be Told, has been long-listed for a Diverse Book Award. She is also a founder of Atlas and Boots. NEXT OF KIN: On an ordinary working day… Leila Syed receives a call that cleaves her life in two. Her brother-in-law's voice is filled with panic. His son's nursery have called to ask where little Max is. Your worst nightmare… Leila was supposed to drop Max off that morning. But she forgot. Racing to the carpark, she grasps the horror of what she has done. Max has been locked in her car for several hours on the hottest day of the year. Is about to come true… But she's too late. What follows is an explosive, high-profile trial that will tear the family apart. But as the case progresses it becomes clear there's more to this incident than meets the eye… BECOME OUR FEATURED AUTHOR OF THE MONTH!: https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com/the-wccs-book-club If you want to join in with The Frontline 100k Walk, alongside host CJAggett, or would like to sponsor him, please visit here: https://events.soldierscharity.org/fundraisers/christopheraggett FOLLOW US ► Our website - https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com ► Universal link - https://linktr.ee/TheWCCS ► Buy the show a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCS ► Use hashtag #TheWritingCommunityChatShow or #TheWCCS on social media to keep us current. This show will only succeed with your support! ► Support us through #Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/WCCS?fan_landing=true ► For our FIVERR affiliate link click here (we will earn a little from you signing up through our link and more if you use the service. We back this service and have used it with great results! - https://fvrr.co/32SB6cs ► For our PRO WRITING AID affiliate link click here - https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=15286

On The Alfred Daily Today: Town Council planning chair ‘incandescent with rage' over new Shaftesbury estate approval. Shaftesbury Tree Festival introduces forest bathing event. One of Britain's most unusual jobs needs filling in Ashmore. Paul Merefield's pub quiz. Meet my Pet - Tiggy Walker and Darcey. Tom Perrett's Walk of the Week - orchids on Fontmell Down. Kate Scott's chicken keeping diary. Karen Cole's book review - ‘Next of Kin' by Kia Abdullah. Soundscapes – breakfast time on a Breach Lane bird feeder.

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I interview Adam Croft about his latest book in the Rutland crime series “In Cold Blood” and also review “A Slow Fire Burning” by Paula Hawkins, ”Yours Cheerfully” by A J Pearce, “Next Of Kin” by Kia Abdullah, “The Flight” by Julie Clark and a subscription book box unwrapping (back by high demand) by Secondhand Bookshelf. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

HEADS TOGETHER is the monthly magazine show on CRIME TIME FM. PAUL, VICTORIA and BARRY discuss the Crime Time FM WATCHLIST, The film version of The Dry, Victoria and Barry's upcoming books, Bloody Scotland, the latest podcasts, Sherlock on film, the Da Vinci Code and why we all deserve a Blue Peter Badge for services to... PAUL BURKE writes about crime fiction for Crime Fiction Lover, NB Magazine, Crime Time and the European Literature Network.VICTORIA SELMAN is the bestselling author of the Ziba MacKenzie series killer thrillers. Her new thriller Truly, Darkly, Deeply will be published in 2022.BARRY FORSHAW is the editor of Crime Time, author of several books on film and crime fiction and the FT Crime Fiction Critic.The WatchlistAyo Onatade & Laura Wilson: The Turnout by Megan AbbottBarry Forshaw: 1979 Val McDermidVictoria Selman:  Samantha DowningMaxim Jakubowski & Paul Burke: The Devil's Advocate Steve CavanaghSonja Van Der Westhuizen: Chasing the Boogeyman Richard ChizmarErin Britton: A Line to Kill Anthony Horowitz BLOODY SCOTLAND - HYBRID FESTIVAL 17-19 SEPTEMBER 2021. Featuring huge names including (ONLINE) Stephen King, Kathy Reichs, Karin Slaughter, Lee Child, Linwood Barclay. (IN PERSON at Sterling) Val McDermid, Ian Rankin, Denise Mina, Chris Brookmyre, Marisa Haetzman, Lin Anderson, Abir Mukherjee, Craig Robertson, Alan Parks and Stuart MacBride. Plus some big names from outside Scotland: Paula Hawkins, Luca Veste, Mark Billingham, Mick Herron, S J Watson, Lisa Jewell, Stuart Neville, Kia Abdullah, E S Thomson and Louise Candlish. Full information: www.bloodyscotland.com queries info@bloodyscotland.TICKETS FOR ONLINE &  in person at STERLING EVENTS AVAILABLE NOW!EPISODE UPDATED TO INCLUDE MCILVANNEY PRIZE SHORTLISTCrime Timeproduced by Junkyard Dogmusic courtesy of Southgate and Leigh - Don't Wait

Kia Abdullah's latest novel Next of Kin is not just a page-turning thriller, but Kia is using its publication to support the Trussell Trust charity. Kia talks about writing difficult subjects, cultural appropriation, diversity in publishing, and her writing habits. The Two Marks discuss the writer's commitment to the reader, and are excited to announce that the Bestseller Academy is once again open for applications.

Kia Abdullah's latest novel Next of Kin is not just a page-turning thriller, but Kia is using its publication to support the Trussell Trust charity. Kia talks about writing difficult subjects, cultural appropriation, diversity in publishing, and her writing habits. The Two Marks discuss the writer's commitment to the reader, and are excited to announce […] The post EP332: Kia Abdullah — Don't Shy Away appeared first on The Bestseller Experiment.

In Episode 88, Jesse Q. Sutanto (author of Dial A for Aunties) shares her family background, how she integrated it into her novel, and her family's reaction to the book. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Jesse's inspiration for Dial A for Aunties. How Jesse managed to keep such an over-the-top plot out of eye-roll territory. What a typical Indonesian-Chinese wedding is like (and some things Jesse did at her own wedding). Why she included a letter to the reader explaining her personal background at the beginning of the book. Her family's reaction to the book (given it's partially inspired by them). If any of the real people characters in the book are based on have realized they're “in the book.” How Jesse has 4 new books coming out next year (including a sequel to Dial A for Aunties). If Gillian Flynn has retired from writing books and how she feels about the term “domestic thriller.” Jesse's Book Recommendations [24:12] Two OLD Books She Loves Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [25:14] And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [29:58] Two NEW Books She Loves The Girls are All So Nice Here by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [33:26] The Other Black Girlby Zakiya Dalila Harris | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [35:57] One Book She DIDN'T LOVE Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs |  Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [38:29] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About My Sweet Girl by Amanda Jayatissa (September 14, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [41:26] Last 5 Star Book(s) Jesse Read [44:35] Circe by Madeline Miller | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [44:35] Other Books Mentioned Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto [2:02] The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini [30:06] A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini [30:42] Take it Back by Kia Abdullah [43:48] About Jesse Website | Instagram Jesse grew up going back and forth between Jakarta and Singapore and consider both places my homes. She was fortunate enough to do my Masters in Creative Writing at the University of Oxford, which is surely one of the most gorgeous places in the world. She's passionate about women's rights and diversity in publishing. She regularly does giveaways where she critiques queries or the first few pages, and she's especially interested in helping writers from marginalized communities. 

Featuring reviews of Truth be Told by Kia Abdullah and The Phone Box at the Edge of the World by Laura Imai Messina. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bertsbooks/message