Podcast appearances and mentions of rachel amphlett

Zoe Michaels is working the late shift in the Easy Stop Diner on Route 15. Vince, the owner is nowhere to be seen, and the fryers and griddle went cold over an hour ago.But luckily for Zoe, it's a Monday – and quiet.Because something smells off tonight, and it isn't Vince's famous fried baloney sandwich…All Night Long forms part of the Case Files series of short crime fiction stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett. The Case Files short crime fiction story podcast is perfect for busy lives. Each murder mystery story is less than an hour in length, so whether you're listening during your lunch break, visiting the gym or walking the dog, these twisted tales will keep you company. If you love audio drama or true crime podcasts, then the Case Files short crime fiction stories are just for you. Written by USA Today bestselling crime author Rachel Amphlett and brought to life by actors from around the world, the Case Files mysteries are available in eBook, print and audiobook from www.shortcrimestories.com and all major retailers – you can also borrow them for free from libraries. Subscribe here for weekly episodes. To receive episode updates and a FREE audiobook, visit www.shortcrimestories.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Ray Holden is told by his doctor that his stress levels are dangerously high, he decides to take drastic action…The Moment Before forms part of the Case Files series of short crime fiction stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett. The Case Files short crime fiction story podcast is perfect for busy lives. Each murder mystery story is less than an hour in length, so whether you're listening during your lunch break, visiting the gym or walking the dog, these twisted tales will keep you company. If you love audio drama or true crime podcasts, then the Case Files short crime fiction stories are just for you. Written by USA Today bestselling crime author Rachel Amphlett and brought to life by actors from around the world, the Case Files mysteries are available in eBook, print and audiobook from www.shortcrimestories.com and all major retailers – you can also borrow them for free from libraries. Subscribe here for weekly episodes. To receive episode updates and a FREE audiobook, visit www.shortcrimestories.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A walk in the woods takes a dark turn for Ben…A Grave Mistake forms part of the Case Files series of short crime fiction stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett. The Case Files short crime fiction story podcast is perfect for busy lives. Each murder mystery story is less than an hour in length, so whether you're listening during your lunch break, visiting the gym or walking the dog, these twisted tales will keep you company. If you love audio drama or true crime podcasts, then the Case Files short crime fiction stories are just for you. Written by USA Today bestselling crime author Rachel Amphlett and brought to life by actors from around the world, the Case Files mysteries are available in eBook, print and audiobook from www.shortcrimestories.com and all major retailers – you can also borrow them for free from libraries. Subscribe here for weekly episodes. To receive episode updates and a FREE audiobook, visit www.shortcrimestories.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Michael arrives at work early one winter's day, he discovers that he's not the only one who's had a busy morning…A Dirty Business forms part of the Case Files series of short crime fiction stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.The Case Files short crime fiction story podcast is perfect for busy lives. Each murder mystery story is less than an hour in length, so whether you're listening during your lunch break, visiting the gym or walking the dog, these twisted tales will keep you company. If you love audio drama or true crime podcasts, then the Case Files short crime fiction stories are just for you. Written by USA Today bestselling crime author Rachel Amphlett and brought to life by actors from around the world, the Case Files mysteries are available in eBook, print and audiobook from www.shortcrimestories.com and all major retailers – you can also borrow them for free from libraries. Subscribe here for weekly episodes. To receive episode updates and a FREE audiobook, visit www.shortcrimestories.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julie spends her days combing the Cornish coastline, looking for things to collect while hiding from her past. Then a storm breaks, and suddenly she's scared. Because you never know what might wash up on the beach…The Beachcomber forms part of the Case Files series of short crime fiction stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett. The Case Files short crime fiction story podcast is perfect for busy lives. Each murder mystery story is less than an hour in length, so whether you're listening during your lunch break, visiting the gym or walking the dog, these twisted tales will keep you company. If you love audio drama or true crime podcasts, then the Case Files short crime fiction stories are just for you. Written by USA Today bestselling crime author Rachel Amphlett and brought to life by actors from around the world, the Case Files mysteries are available in eBook, print and audiobook from www.shortcrimestories.com and all major retailers – you can also borrow them for free from libraries. Subscribe here for weekly episodes. To receive episode updates and a FREE audiobook, visit www.shortcrimestories.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan O'Reilly has known Tony MacBride since he was a young boy. Now he's helping to bury him…The Last Days of Tony MacBride forms part of the Case Files series of short crime fiction stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.The Case Files short crime fiction story podcast is perfect for busy lives. Each murder mystery story is less than an hour in length, so whether you're listening during your lunch break, visiting the gym or walking the dog, these twisted tales will keep you company. If you love audio drama or true crime podcasts, then the Case Files short crime fiction stories are just for you. Written by USA Today bestselling crime author Rachel Amphlett and brought to life by actors from around the world, the Case Files mysteries are available in eBook, print and audiobook from www.shortcrimestories.com and all major retailers – you can also borrow them for free from libraries. Subscribe here for weekly episodes. To receive episode updates and a FREE audiobook, visit www.shortcrimestories.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Darren regains consciousness in a dank basement, escape turns out to be the least of his worries…The Man Cave forms part of the Case Files series of short crime fiction stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.The Case Files short crime fiction story podcast is perfect for busy lives. Each murder mystery story is less than an hour in length, so whether you're listening during your lunch break, visiting the gym or walking the dog, these twisted tales will keep you company. If you love audio drama or true crime podcasts, then the Case Files short crime fiction stories are just for you. Written by USA Today bestselling crime author Rachel Amphlett and brought to life by actors from around the world, the Case Files mysteries are available in eBook, print and audiobook from www.shortcrimestories.com and all major retailers – you can also borrow them for free from libraries. Subscribe here for weekly episodes. To receive episode updates and a FREE audiobook, visit www.shortcrimestories.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The newest arrival at a care home for the elderly carries an air of mystery that even a jaded ex-World War 2 resistance fighter can't resist trying to solve.Then matters take a sinister turn…The Reckoning forms part of the Case Files series of short crime fiction stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.The Case Files short crime fiction story podcast is perfect for busy lives. Each murder mystery story is less than an hour in length, so whether you're listening during your lunch break, visiting the gym or walking the dog, these twisted tales will keep you company. If you love audio drama or true crime podcasts, then the Case Files short crime fiction stories are just for you. Written by USA Today bestselling crime author Rachel Amphlett and brought to life by actors from around the world, the Case Files mysteries are available in eBook, print and audiobook from www.shortcrimestories.com and all major retailers – you can also borrow them for free from libraries. Subscribe here for weekly episodes. To receive episode updates and a FREE audiobook, visit www.shortcrimestories.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vanessa loves her job as a chiropractor – except sometimes her work takes an unexpected twist… A Pain in the Neck forms part of the Case Files series of short crime fiction stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.The Case Files short crime fiction story podcast is perfect for busy lives. Each murder mystery story is less than an hour in length, so whether you're listening during your lunch break, visiting the gym or walking the dog, these twisted tales will keep you company. If you love audio drama or true crime podcasts, then the Case Files short crime fiction stories are just for you. Written by USA Today bestselling crime author Rachel Amphlett and brought to life by actors from around the world, the Case Files mysteries are available in eBook, print and audiobook from www.shortcrimestories.com and all major retailers – you can also borrow them for free from libraries. Subscribe here for weekly episodes. To receive episode updates and a FREE audiobook, visit www.shortcrimestories.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Larry has been the supervisor of an apartment block in Baltimore for as long as the tenants can remember. And he knows all their secrets…The Last Super forms part of the Case Files series of short crime fiction stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.The Case Files short crime fiction story podcast is perfect for busy lives.Each murder mystery story is less than an hour in length, so whether you're listening during your lunch break, visiting the gym or walking the dog, these twisted tales will keep you company.If you love audio drama or true crime podcasts, then the Case Files short crime fiction stories are just for you.Written by USA Today bestselling crime author Rachel Amphlett and brought to life by actors from around the world, the Case Files mysteries are available in eBook, print and audiobook from www.shortcrimestories.com and all major retailers – you can also borrow them for free from libraries.Subscribe here for weekly episodes.To receive episode updates and a FREE audiobook, visit www.shortcrimestories.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Amy boards her flight to Cairns, it's not by choice. Because it's not just the turbulence that's giving her cause for concern… Something in the Air forms part of the Case Files series of short crime fiction stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett. The Case Files short crime fiction story podcast is perfect for busy lives. Each murder mystery story is less than an hour in length, so whether you're listening during your lunch break, visiting the gym or walking the dog, these twisted tales will keep you company. If you love audio drama or true crime podcasts, then the Case Files short crime fiction stories are just for you. Written by USA Today bestselling crime author Rachel Amphlett and brought to life by actors from around the world, the Case Files mysteries are available in eBook, print and audiobook from www.shortcrimestories.com and all major retailers – you can also borrow them for free from libraries. Subscribe here for weekly episodes. To receive episode updates and a FREE audiobook, visit www.shortcrimestories.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All Jackson Dark wants to do is get home and surprise his wife with the special gift he's bought her… Special Delivery forms part of the Case Files series of short crime fiction stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett. The Case Files short crime fiction story podcast is perfect for busy lives.Each murder mystery story is less than an hour in length, so whether you're listening during your lunch break, visiting the gym or walking the dog, these twisted tales will keep you company.If you love audio drama or true crime podcasts, then the Case Files short crime fiction stories are just for you.Written by USA Today bestselling crime author Rachel Amphlett and brought to life by actors from around the world, the Case Files mysteries are available in eBook, print and audiobook from www.shortcrimestories.com and all major retailers – you can also borrow them for free from libraries.Subscribe here for weekly episodes.To receive episode updates and a FREE audiobook, visit www.shortcrimestories.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Case Files short crime fiction story podcast is perfect for busy lives. Each murder mystery story is less than an hour in length, so whether you're listening during your lunch break, visiting the gym or walking the dog, these twisted tales will keep you company. If you love audio drama or true crime podcasts, then the Case Files short crime fiction stories are just for you. Written by USA Today bestselling crime author Rachel Amphlett and brought to life by actors from around the world, the Case Files mysteries are available in eBook, print and audiobook from www.shortcrimestories.com and all major retailers – you can also borrow them for free from libraries. Subscribe here for weekly episodes. To receive episode updates and a FREE audiobook, visit www.shortcrimestories.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark interviews Simon Lowe, an author with a number of stories published in various magazines, who, after a decade working in book stores, released his first novel (The World is at War, Again) in June 2021 and now writes part time while also performing the role of a stay at home dad. Prior to the interview, Mark welcomes new Patrons Talena Winters, Rachel Amphlett, and Carolyn Stein, reads comments from recent episodes, offers a personal update, and a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by Findaway Voices. You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In their chat, Mark and Simon discuss: Simon's recent release of the speculative fiction novel The World Is At War, Again and how it's about government declaring newer technology to be too much of a threat to be allowed How the novel is set with the world at war without there being a specific single war such as WWII - as a commentary of the ongoing "state" of war Some of the parallels between the content of this novel and the current pandemic world we're living in How the removal of technology also reduces a person's ability to "fake" who they are, in the same way they can behind the filters of social media Conceiving of a world without technology as one of of being able to focus on how people interact directly with one another The impact of external factors on the way people connect and focus Simon's 10 years of experience as a bookseller and the various formats for paperbacks The difference in UK and North American bookshop genre designations such as "Crime" in the UK which is "Mystery" in North America Mark's experience on what people were looking for when they walked into a bookstore and asked for the "non-fiction books" How, for some people, walking into a bookstore can be an intimidating experience The way Simon's experience as a bookseller informed him as a writer and within the business of publishing Decisions on which books to stock, which are based on understanding the marketplace and what is going to sell within that market The importance of not taking it personally when a bookseller or publisher is not interested in your book How thinking of the book in smaller chunks made the process of writing the novel more manageable And more....  After the interview, Mark reflects on the concept of breaking your work/writing into smaller, more manageable chunks as one way to conquer the overwhelm of a large project in front of you.   Links of Interest: Simon Lowe's Website Episode 204 - Overcoming Self-Doubt with Tessa Smith McGovern Episode 203 - A Rant on Unprofessional Author Behavior Original Unedited raw Rant (Patron link) Episode 17 - Focusing on Your Readers with Steena Holmes When Words Collide The Relaxed Author Patreon for Stark Reflections Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City   Simon Lowe is a British author. His stories have appeared in various publications, including AMP, Storgy, Ponder Review, EX/POST, Blackwater Review, and elsewhere. After a decade working in book stores he now writes part time as well as being a stay at home dad. His new novel, The World is At War, Again, was released in June 2021.   The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Where is the wind coming from? Is it Bob or Adam? And would Roy Castle have made a good Hercule Poirot?   To find out the answers along with some crime chat (honest), listen to the latest episode of Partners in Crime with Adam Croft and Robert Daws.   Adam tells us about the new Death on the Nile film and who will actually be playing Poirot, Bob talks about a true crime documentary called Who Killed Garrett Phillips and we hear how Norwegian author Jo Nesbo earned $5.1 million in royalties last year.    Bob recommends a Val McDermid book, Adam reveals he put the bins out last night, while viewers on Patreon get another sneaky look at some Partners In Crime merchandise. This time it's socks and risking a spoiler, they are amazing.   ~ Moriarty ~   RECOMMENDATIONS Still Life by Val McDermid  https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/still-life-79   Midnight at Malabar House by Vaseem Khan  https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/midnight-at-malabar-house     August's Patreon free book of the month: Turn to Dust by Rachel Amphlett  https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/turn-to-dust To get this book for free, become a patron at patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast   Buy Partners In Crime merchandise here https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/52592091 Buy a 'Partners In Time' clock by clicking below! https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/52592683   Don't forget your exclusive Partners in Crime discounts through Kobo. Get 90% off your first purchase using the code CRIME at checkout. And you can also get 40% off all books using the code PARTNERS when you shop using this link: bit.ly/PartnersKobo If you’d like to support Partners in Crime and get early access to every episode — on video — plus lots of other goodies, head over to patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast   CONTACT US Email: hello@partnersincrime.online Facebook: facebook.com/groups/crimefictionpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/crimeficpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/crimefictionpodcast/ Website: partnersincrime.online Patreon: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast

Did Bob enjoy his holiday in Greece? Why did the airline turn him away during his first attempt to get there? And are Adam and Bob the Richard and Judy of podcasts?   To find out all this and so much more, listen to the latest episode of Partners in Crime with Adam Croft and Robert Daws.   Adam gives us the shortlist for the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger award, reveals which former Radio One DJ has just released his first crime novel and Bob lets us know about a Netflix series called Top Boy.    Bob recommends a John Grisham book, Adam tells us an interesting story about how a friend of Erin Kelly's awful date gave her an idea for a novel, while viewers on Patreon get a sneak look at a load of tat with the Partners In Crime logo on it.    ~ Moriarty ~   RECOMMENDATIONS The Whistler by John Grisham https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/the-whistler-3   August's Patreon free book of the month: Turn to Dust by Rachel Amphlett  https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/turn-to-dust To get this book for free, become a patron at patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast   Buy Partners In Crime merchandise here https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/52592091 Buy a 'Partners In Time' clock by clicking below! https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/52592683   Don't forget your exclusive Partners in Crime discounts through Kobo. Get 90% off your first purchase using the code CRIME at checkout. And you can also get 40% off all books using the code PARTNERS when you shop using this link: bit.ly/PartnersKobo If you’d like to support Partners in Crime and get early access to every episode — on video — plus lots of other goodies, head over to patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast   CONTACT US Email: hello@partnersincrime.online Facebook: facebook.com/groups/crimefictionpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/crimeficpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/crimefictionpodcast/ Website: partnersincrime.online Patreon: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast

Why does Adam's garden look like an explosion in a Ryman shop? Has Bob been doing his homework about Rutland? And how good are his map reading skills?   To find out, listen to the latest episode of Partners in Crime with Adam Croft and Robert Daws.   Adam tells us all about how he cleaned up after a huge Amazon mess, lets us know who the winner of this year's Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year is and Bob recommends a Bogdan Teodorescu book.    Adam also gives tips on how using family labour can come in very handy, while Bob reveals he is considering moving into the erotic novels industry.   ~ Moriarty ~   RECOMMENDATIONS Sword by Bogdan Teodorescu https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/sword-12   August's Patreon free book of the month: Turn to Dust by Rachel Amphlett  https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/turn-to-dust To get this book for free, become a patron at patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast   Don't forget your exclusive Partners in Crime discounts through Kobo. Get 90% off your first purchase using the code CRIME at checkout. And you can also get 40% off all books using the code PARTNERS when you shop using this link: bit.ly/PartnersKobo If you’d like to support Partners in Crime and get early access to every episode — on video — plus lots of other goodies, head over to patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast   CONTACT US Email: hello@partnersincrime.online Facebook: facebook.com/groups/crimefictionpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/crimeficpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/crimefictionpodcast/ Website: partnersincrime.online Patreon: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast

Has Bob got all his jobs done and finished setting up his studio properly? Is Adam the Ken Bruce of podcasts? And who has the better hat, Adam or Bob? The only way to find out, is to listen to the latest episode with Robert Daws and Adam Croft. There's also an interview with DS Aector McAvoy series author David Mark, Bob recommends a Rachel Amphlett book and Adam tells us about the new true crime documentary series presented by Emilia Fox on Channel 4, In The Footsteps of Killers. Viewers on Patreon will get an exclusive look at Adam's muff, while everyone can wonder if Bob will ever stop talking to allow the podcast to finish (spoiler – he doesn't). ~ Moriarty ~   RECOMMENDATIONS Gone to Ground by Rachel Amphlett https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/gone-to-ground-detective-kay-hunter-crime-thriller-series-book-6 The Innocence Files on Netflix May's Patreon free book of the month: Anna Burgin Gripping British Mystery Thriller Series by David Bradwell https://www.kobo.com/ebook/anna-burgin-gripping-british-mystery-thriller-series-books-1-3 To get this book for free, become a patron at patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast   Don't forget your exclusive Partners in Crime discounts through Kobo. Get 90% off your first purchase using the code CRIME at checkout. And you can also get 40% off all books using the code PARTNERS when you shop using this link: bit.ly/PartnersKobo If you’d like to support Partners in Crime and get early access to every episode — on video — plus lots of other goodies, head over to patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast   CONTACT US Email: hello@partnersincrime.online Facebook: facebook.com/groups/crimefictionpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/crimeficpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/crimefictionpodcast/ Website: partnersincrime.online Patreon: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast

Yes, we’ve reached the milestone of 100 episodes. Well Adam has. Bob – for very legitimate reasons – was unable to be there for the recording of this episode. Get well soon, Bob.  This episode was live broadcast as a video on both YouTube and Facebook live and you’ll be missing out on some rather special visuals if you just listen to the audio. The episode is still available to watch on YouTube and on Facebook. Either keep listening or clink the link to start watching. Not only will you see (or hear) Adam presenting the show solo, but you’ll also be privy some trips down memory lane from previous filmed shows. There are video messages from past guests, guest hosts and well-wishers like Mark Bllingham, Lynda La Plante, Louise Jensen, Rachel Amphlett, Angela Marsons, Adrian Hobart, Graham Bartlett, Vaseem Khan, Elly Griffiths, Gillian McAllister and many more. And perhaps the most special part of all is seeing Adam’s wife and myself hard at work providing essential support. ~ Moriarty ~   RECOMMENDATIONS April’s Book of the month: Murder and Malpractice by Mairi Chonghttps://www.kobo.com/ebook/murder-and-malpractice Don't forget your exclusive Partners in Crime discounts through Kobo. Get 90% off your first purchase using the code CRIME at checkout. And you can also get 40% off all books using the code PARTNERS when you shop using this link: bit.ly/PartnersKobo If you’d like to support Partners in Crime and get early access to every episode — in full video — plus lots of other goodies, head over to patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast CONTACT US Email: hello@partnersincrime.online Facebook: facebook.com/groups/crimefictionpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/crimeficpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/crimefictionpodcast/ Website: partnersincrime.online Patreon: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast

Why is Bob getting side-eye from fellow train passengers? Is Adam part of the media elite? When is The Stranger not The Stranger and what are these podcast things anyway? Robert Daws makes a welcome return to try to answer these questions with Adam Croft. They also discuss the death of Linda Wolfe, new true crime book Babes in the Wood, former co-host Rachel Amphlett, McDonald and Dodds, London Book Fair’s cancellation and Nicole Kidman producing ‘My Lovely Wife’. You may also find out whether Adam’s wife is making romantic or obscene gestures at him and there are teases aplenty for upcoming episodes. ~ Moriarty ~ RECOMMENDATIONS A Famished Heart by Nicola White https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/a-famished-heart Babes in the Wood by Graham Bartlett and Peter James https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/babes-in-the-wood-5 None the Wiser by Rachel Amphlett https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/none-the-wiser Don't forget your exclusive Partners in Crime discounts through Kobo. Get 90% off your first purchase using the code CRIME at checkout. And you can also get 40% off all books using the code PARTNERS when you shop using this link: bit.ly/PartnersKobo CONTACT US Email: hello@partnersincrime.online Facebook: facebook.com/groups/crimefictionpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/crimeficpodcast Website: partnersincrime.online Apple Podcasts: croft.link/PIC-podcast Stitcher: bit.ly/PIC-Stitcher Google Play: bit.ly/PIC-GooglePlay YouTube: bit.ly/PIC-YouTube

Bob is MIA today. But fear not, the sensational Rachel Amphlett is in the hot seat... Careful Bob, Rachel's getting rather used to that chair. We're all about the locked room mysteries this week, summer crime lists and a spot of authorly obstruction of justice. Oh and that man over the road...  ~ Moriarty ~ Recommendations   The Friend Who Lied by Rachel Amphlett - https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-friend-who-lied CONTACT US Email: hello@partnersincrime.online Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crimefictionpodcast/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/crimeficpodcast Website: http://partnersincrime.online

THIS week we dicuss fashion horrors, racsim from TRUMP and my new favourite crime series from Rachel Amphlett

Bob's decided to grace us with his presence this week. Adam's walking the plank en route to watch a production of his very own play (how posh!). There are June crime reads and I interrupt the broadcast for a breaking news announcement... STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING and go watch Killing Eve season 2. ~ Moriarty ~ Recommendations The Friend Who Lied by Rachel Amphlett https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-friend-who-lied  Cold Bones by David Mark https://www.kobo.com/ebook/cold-bones     CONTACT US Email: hello@partnersincrime.online Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crimefictionpodcast/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/crimeficpodcast Website: http://partnersincrime.online

This week Bob is MIA. So the lovely Rachel Amphlett is back in the pod seat with Mr. Croft. They're talking about crime fiction as self-care and in the process, trying to scam themselves a trip to the Maldives... or perhaps Chernobyl, I doubt they're fussy. ~ Moriarty ~ Recommendations  The Passengers by John Marrs https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-passengers-5  The Critic by Peter May https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-critic-13  CONTACT US Email: hello@partnersincrime.online Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crimefictionpodcast/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/crimeficpodcast Website: http://partnersincrime.online  

In this episode Mark interviews Mark O'Neill a writer of German spy thrillers who has released more than a dozen books in his Department 89 spy thriller series in the past couple of years after spending thirty years passionate about writing. Prior to the interview, Mark talks about a Twitter comment from Rachel Amphlett regarding episode 78. He also thanks Patrons of the show who support it via www.patreon.com/starkreflections. Mark also shares a personal update about receiving his annual royalty statement and cheque from one of his publishers, referring to it as "Schrodinger's Envelope" - before the envelope is opened it is both larger than and small than last year's at the same time. This episode is sponsored by Findaway Voices . . . You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway.   In their conversation Mark and Mark talk about: Mark's background in writing via journalism and a life-long passion until he encountered Mark Dawson who opened his eyes to the self-publishing side of things The value of the introduction to self-publishing course that Mark Dawson taught The reasoning behind setting his spy thrillers in Germany as well as making the lead character a strong female spy Mark's contacts in the police, embassy and military that have been helpful for research in his novels The concept of Mark's thrillers not being for those who want 100% accuracy but are there to enjoy the escape and fantasy of a novel that is just an entertaining romp The importance of not focusing on Captain Sophie Decker, the main character, as a sex object, but as a specialist and capable professional regardless of being male or female A bit of the backstory of how Decker created Department 89 The different English and German media programs that Mark might have been partially inspired by when writing this series The German translations that Mark has produced for the first two books in the series A little about the difference in the German market as compared to the North America and UK markets The media page that Mark has on his author website What Mark would go back and tell his younger writer self about what he has learned in the past two years   Links of Interest Mark O'Neill's Website Mark's Media Kit Mark Dawson's Self Publishing Formula Courses Episode 51 - Interview with Rachel Amphlett Findaway Voices Stark Reflections Survey Patreon for Stark Reflections   Mark is a 40-something Scotsman, now living the expatriate lifestyle in Würzburg, Germany. He has been writing in one form or another for the past 30 years. However, he is now an independently published fiction writer, currently working on the Department 89 espionage novels starring the female spy Captain Sophie Decker, protecting the German state. The first D89 book, "The Renegade Spy" was downloaded more than 4,000 times in the first 4 weeks. Plots have been outlined for up to 20 Department 89 novels. The first book, "The Renegade Spy" has received rave reviews, with one reviewer comparing Sophie Decker to the female version of Bruce Willis's character, John McClaine, in the Die Hard movies.   The music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  

This week, Bob's in Bermuda so we're joined by the wonderful Rachel Amphlett. Adam and Rachel decide to apply to the hit TV show Hunted. They're also discussing geographical landscapes and how best to portray them in crime novels. Adam lets us in on a secret... his next book launch is in the pub... at Easter... no pressure then!   Don't forget to join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/partnersincrimepodcast/  CONTACT USEmail: hello@partnersincrime.onlineFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crimefictionpodcast/Twitter: http://twitter.com/crimeficpodcastWebsite: http://partnersincrime.online

This week Adam has the plague, Bob's vanished on a cruise (another one), and we're joined by the charismatic Rachel Amphlett. We're also talking about the tricky balancing act of truth versus fiction as well as tracing the historic roots of crime fiction.  Tracing the roots of crime fiction article: https://www.hppr.org/post/tuned-poe-spirit-tracing-roots-crime-fiction?fbclid=IwAR3U18yulS0k2kNFxRQQPsu4petY8lX0vxalRd69thFhxQ0d1d5-QmJ3uDI    Book recommendations this week: We Can See You by Simon Kernick https://www.kobo.com/ebook/we-can-see-you  The First Lady by James Patterson https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-first-lady-13  The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-hunting-party-get-ready-for-the-most-gripping-hotly-anticipated-crime-thriller-of-2019-1   VOX by Christina Dalcher https://www.kobo.com/ebook/vox-the-bestselling-gripping-dystopian-debut-that-everyone-s-talking-about   Don't forget to join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/partnersincrimepodcast/  CONTACT USEmail: hello@partnersincrime.onlineFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crimefictionpodcast/Twitter: http://twitter.com/crimeficpodcastWebsite: http://partnersincrime.online

In this episode, Mark interviews Rachel Amplett, the author of the successful Dan Taylor and Kay Hunter police procedural thrillers as well as stand alone thrillers and mystery novels. The interview includes a lot of information related to this episode's sponsor, Findaway Voices . . .Mark shares a bit of an update about the the new Authors Direct option that Findaway Voices is beta testing. In their chat, Mark and Rachel talk about: What compelled Rachel to writing in the first place. The confusing and conflicting messages she received from different publishers when shopping her first Dan Taylor novel around. How Rachel started out in indie publishing a stand alone novel, WHITE GOLD, seven years ago after a suggestion from a friend (and how it all started with a Goodreads page and an author account at Smashwords). The emails from readers around the world that prompted Rachel to write a sequel to her first novel; something she hadn't planned in the first place. How the experience of being approached by a publisher in Italy interested in publishing an Italian version of her novel WHITE GOLD (having found her "by accident") prompted her to see what could be done by applying her experince as a project administrator into a business plan with marketing efforts, which she started at 2015. The fact that Kobo was the first retail platform where her sales really started to take off after a 99 cent BookBub deal. Being so successful that she was able to go full time as writer without having actually "broken out" in the US, the one market that seems to be the easiest for authors to break into. Getting into the audiobook market relatively early as part of a strategic business plan. Investing some of the money that was coming in from Rachel's Kay Hunter novels into the creation of the audiobooks and the stacked-up rapid release of the first several books in the series within a couple of months. The producer and narrator Rachel found in the UK for the audiobooks. How the narrator, Alison Campbell, has become the voice of Kay Hunter for Rachel and many of her listening readership. The challenge of staying on the exhausting "hamster wheel" that a writer can find themselves on working on steady releases and how Rachel is avoiding burn-out by strategic scheduling and the inclusion of passion projects. How success can come from sitting down at the end of a project and engaging in an exercise of "lessons learned." The early success Rachel has seen via Findaway Voices sales at Playster. How you can never know where in the world the sales of your books can come from. What happens when you try something a little bit different and focus on the niche markets that are working for you. How Rachel Findaway Voices Authors Direct program was a Godsend. How a large portion of Rachel's print books sell to libraries around the world - a great way for readers to read their favorite authors for free in eBook, print and audio. The things Rachel thinks will be the most important for authors to think about in the next year. After the interview, Mark shares his thoughts on the success Rachel had outside of Amazon as well as her systematic project management process that helps keep her on track and balanced in her writing life. He then shares a few appearances he had recently on the Science Fiction and Fantasy Marketing Podcast as well as in a Reedsy live webinar about selling more on Kobo.   Links of Interest: Rachel Amplett's Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Rachel's Novels Kay Hunter Series English Spy Mysteries Dan Taylor Series Standalone Thrillers Rachel's Shop Direct Audiobook link (via Authors Direct) Mark's Shop Direct Audiobook link (via Authors Direct) Findaway Voices Science Fiction & Fantasy Marketing Podcast - EP 210: Selling More at Kobo and Relying Less on Amazon Reedsy Webinar (Video Replay) - Getting Your Book Featured on Kobo The 7 P's of Publishing Success Killing It On Kobo Patreon for Stark Reflections Stark Reflections Survey   Before turning to writing, Rachel Amphlett played guitar in bands, worked as a TV and film extra, dabbled in radio as a presenter and freelance producer for the BBC, and worked in publishing as a sub-editor and editorial assistant. She now wields a pen instead of a plectrum and writes crime fiction and spy novels, including the Dan Taylor espionage novels and the Detective Kay Hunter series. After living in Brisbane, Australia for 13 years, Rachel has now returned to the UK. She's a member of International Thriller Writers and the Crime Writers Association, with the Italian foreign rights for her debut novel, White Gold sold to Fanucci Editore's TIMECrime imprint, and the first four books in the Dan Taylor espionage series contracted to Germany's Luzifer Verlag. Her novels are available in eBook, paperback and audiobook formats from worldwide retailers including Amazon, iBooks, Kobo, and Google Play. A keen traveller, Rachel holds both EU and Australian passports and can usually be found plotting her next trip two years in advance! The music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

This week's guest is Rachel Amphlett, author of the bestselling DS Kay Hunter series. She speaks to us about living in Australia and writing books set in her hometown in the UK.   CONTACT USEmail: hello@partnersincrime.onlineFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/partnersincrimepodcastTwitter: http://twitter.com/crimeficpodcastWebsite: http://partnersincrime.online/ CONTACT OUR GUESThttp://twitter.com/RachelAmphlett

Rachel talks about the full-time writing life, writing conferences and how to locate the perfect murder!

Rachel talks about the full-time writing life, writing conferences and how to locate the perfect murder! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/self-publishing-journeys/message

Rachel Amphlett, bestselling crime and thriller writer from Brisbane, Australia, was at Kobo HQ earlier this fall as part of an international author tour. Rachel spoke to Mark Lefebvre about: Rachel's re-introduction to writing after a long lapse and the underlying concept for a story that just wouldn't let go The wonderfully inspirational Christmas gift from Rachel's husband Nick and his keen words of advice on how to deal with that story (which became the novel WHITE GOLD) The Italian publisher who approached her wanting to purchase Italian language rights to that first published novel The mindset shift that requires discipline on a daily basis in order to hit the daily word count first thing before all the other business and marketing tasks take hold The necessary step of turning off the wifi and putting her phone in another room when it is time to be serious and get down to writing The Gantt chart Rachel uses to outline and stick to her twelve month pre-planned publishing schedule Her latest book, the November 2017 release HELL TO PAY and how it wraps up an underlying sub-plot that had been developing over the previous three novels in the series How emails and feedback from readers around the world have helped Rachel to “up” her game when writing the books in her two series The decision Rachel has made to use British English versus American English for different books depending on where they are set How Rachel's Canadian audience on Kobo was established well before any of her other international audiences started to grow How being in Kobo Plus in the Netherlands and Belgium have helped Rachel sell more books in those territories than ever before Her advice for beginning writers, which include “don't give up” and “do your homework” Nick's advice for the spouses of writers  

1) Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/writinglife 2) Rachel's German translations: 3) Vellum software: https://vellum.pub/ How to use Vellum on a PC: https://paulteague.com/how-to-use-vellum-on-a-pc/ 4) Dragon Dictation software: https://self-publishing-journeys.com/DRAGON [My affiliate link] 5) Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/home/ Freebooksy: https://www.freebooksy.com/ Bargain Booksy: https://www.bargainbooksy.com/ Hot Zippy: http://hotzippy.net/ E-Reader News Today: http://ereadernewstoday.com/ 6) Thunderclap: https://www.thunderclap.it/howitworks 7) Crimefest: http://www.crimefest.com/ Harrogate Crime Festival: http://harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/crime-writing-festival/ 8) Rachel at the Brisbane workshop for writers: 9) Rachel's new book: General Links: Rachel's website: https://www.rachelamphlett.com/ Follow Rachel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rach

1) Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/writinglife 2) Rachel's German translations: 3) Vellum software: https://vellum.pub/ How to use Vellum on a PC: https://paulteague.com/how-to-use-vellum-on-a-pc/ 4) Dragon Dictation software: https://self-publishing-journeys.com/DRAGON [My affiliate link] 5) Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/home/ Freebooksy: https://www.freebooksy.com/ Bargain Booksy: https://www.bargainbooksy.com/ Hot Zippy: http://hotzippy.net/ E-Reader News Today: http://ereadernewstoday.com/ 6) Thunderclap: https://www.thunderclap.it/howitworks 7) Crimefest: http://www.crimefest.com/ Harrogate Crime Festival: http://harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/crime-writing-festival/ 8) Rachel at the Brisbane workshop for writers: 9) Rachel's new book: General Links: Rachel's website: https://www.rachelamphlett.com/ Follow Rachel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rach --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/self-publishing-journeys/message

Rachel Amplhett is an author originally from the UK but now living in Australia. Her most recent book, Scared to Death, was published in December 2016. In this interview, we talk about Rachel's bookwriting journey, importance of cash flow for authors, writing productivity, and the highlight of the discussion was how to use Project Management (scheduling, planning, budgeting) for managing your writing career. Shownotes from this episode are available at www.mykitaab.in/rachel You can follow MyKitaab Podcast on Twitter @gaathastory, on Instagram @gaathastory_podcast, and you can subscribe to our newsletter by visiting www.mykitaab.in .

Rachel Amphlett is the bestselling author of the Dan Taylor thriller series, as well as a number of standalone crime thrillers. Originally from the UK and currently based in Brisbane, Australia, her novels appeal to a worldwide audience, and have been compared to Robert Ludlum, Lee Child, and Michael Crichton. With plotlines ripped straight out of the news, the international settings and colourful characters bring the world of modern espionage to life, exploring complex technology while providing an adrenalin-fuelled reading experience. Rachel is releasing the first book in her new Kay Hunter series on 6th December 2016.

Rachel Amphlett is the bestselling author of the Dan Taylor thriller series, as well as a number of standalone crime thrillers. Originally from the UK and currently based in Brisbane, Australia, her novels appeal to a worldwide audience, and have been compared to Robert Ludlum, Lee Child, and Michael Crichton. With plotlines ripped straight out of the news, the international settings and colourful characters bring the world of modern espionage to life, exploring complex technology while providing an adrenalin-fuelled reading experience. Rachel is releasing the first book in her new Kay Hunter series on 6th December 2016. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/self-publishing-journeys/message

What does it take to live the life of a professional Indie author? Maggie Christensen is about to publish her sixth novel, Champagne for Breakfast, and her answer is simple: learning. ‘It’s just learning as I go,’ Maggie assures me. ‘I’m learning all the time.’ And that’s the secret. There’s so much to do and so much to learn it takes time and dedication to become a successful Indie author. Not only does Maggie dress and speak beautifully, everything about what she does as an author screams professionalism. From her website, to her book covers and her marketing, it’s clear this woman knows what she’s about. And today, she’s sharing what she knows with us. We chat about marketing, book promotions, price points, beta readers and reviews, among other things. She even tried making a business plan once. And what Maggie loves most about being an Indie author? Being in control of every part of the process with the support and guidance of a network of peers and the Alliance of Independent Authors (once she finds the time to join). You can find out more about Maggie and her novels http://maggiechristensenauthor.com/ (here). Read Full Transcript Melinda: It's welcome to another episode of Writer on the Road. Today I've got with me the beautiful Maggie Christensen. She's sitting here waiting expectantly wondering what I'm going to ask her. So at the moment we're just coming off our five days of the Business of Writing series that I've been running so I'm all fired up to keep prodding and poking at those indie publishers and how they get to the stage where they are, very, very successful with all the work they do on top of their full time writing job. Maggie, welcome to Writer on the Road. Maggie Christensen: Thanks so much for inviting me, Melinda. Melinda: Not a problem at all. If you'd like to share with our listeners a little of your story to date? Maggie Christensen: My writing story or my life story? Melinda: Well what would we like to hear listeners? I think we'd like to start with your life story because I know you were at some stage down in my home area of Sydney but I know you're from Glasgow and other than that I don't know a lot. So I'm curious tell us about you. Maggie Christensen: I'm was teaching primary school in Scotland and I had the wanderlust so I, in my mid-twenties I answered a call to come and teach in the sun. The ad had this semi-naked surfer wearing budgie smugglers and a gown saying, come and teach in the sun and I tell people I'm still looking for that guy. But the interesting thing is the last author talk I gave one man at the back put his hand and said it was me, it was me. But anyway, I immigrated to Sydney to teach in schools. Then I, after teaching for a number of years in state and private schools I moved into teacher education. That took me, first of all to Goulburn, countryside of Goulburn to a college called the Goulburn CAE which then closed and then I moved with the college and some of the staff to Wagga so it's another country town and it was there that much to my surprise at the ripe old age of 37, I'd given up hope of finding my soulmate and there he was, this gentle giant of an American guy who was teaching in the same classes as me. So I did meet my soulmate but it wasn't the guy who was advertising to come to Australia. We've been married now for over thirty years. Melinda: That's a beautiful story. I've got a funny feeling I've spoke to you a little bit about this before Maggie. Now I did meet Maggie down at a book signing at Mitchelton, same place I met Rachel Amphlett to be honest and it's not a place I hang around a lot but I've managed to meet two beautiful ladies there. But my hometown is Goulburn and I believe we may have had that conversation because I actually started my, we did didn't we. Maggie Christensen: We figured that you might have been a student of mine but neither of us remember each other....

Welcome to the world of International Thrill & Suspense author, Rachel Amphlett, as we chat about all things Indie publishing, from mailing lists to Facebook advertisements and being your own motivator, inspirer and hard-nosed boss. Not only does Rachel work a 9 – 5 job, she writes full time and runs her her own publishing business. The word discipline comes to mind just thinking about it. Bum-on-seat, is Rachel’s secret, and in her case it’s a train seat as she commutes to and from work on a daily basis. Forty minutes there and forty minutes back has seen Rachel notch up more than a few thrillers, including eight Dan Taylor novels and several stand-alone novels. But there are more in the planning. And therein lies another secret, because, if there’s one thing I learnt whilst talking with Rachel, is that nothing is left to chance. Planning out her year is what Rachel does best, and with a schedule like the one she has set herself, it’s the only way to survive. But survive, and thrive, she does. You can find out more about Rachel and her novels at https://www.rachelamphlett.com (www.rachelamphlett.com) Read Full Transcript Rachel Amphlett Melinda: Welcome to another episode of Writer on the Road. I'm getting fairly excited here because we're getting fairly close to episode number twenty, so I thought that it'd be a good time just do a little recap of what we've achieved so far and where we're heading in the future. I'll be doing some blog posts on some of the things that we've learned, I've started that with the top twenty things I've learned so far from podcasting and I'll be looking further at our transcripts and making some notes so the rest of us can have a bit of read and take from it what we can. I've got a conference coming up in early October, I've booked my ticket and I'm pretty excited to get down there and see what everybody else is up to. It's on the Gold Coast and of course the ticket cost me so much I'll probably be staying in a tent. But I do believe that most of the attendees will be living it up in 5 start accommodation, but we'll get there, maybe next year we'll have that. I'm in the process of writing my first newsletter, we've got quite a few subscribers now only waiting patiently for their newsletter but I'm going to change from AWeber to Convert Kid, the main reason for that is I can't AWeber, it's awfully complicated for me. But the real reason is Convert Kid is built especially for authors like us. So once I work out how to get it going, I'll share that experience with you. I'll try and get some of the guys from Convert Kid to help us. It's certainly taken off in the writing world and gets mentioned on a lot of the writing podcasts that I listen to. So that'll be newsletters, that'll be one up to the conference. I'm almost ready to launch my teenage story writing course which is, well it's called Voices in Your Head and it's going under the title of Story Slingers, so we've recorded of the videos for that and they've all been really, really good fun and we're moving ahead with that. I'm working on a novella with a couple of ladies here in Australia from the romance writers group that I'm with and I'll be putting out, I guess a little mini videos on how to write a novella and the pitfalls that I found and the excitement and challenges and how to get to the end in 90 days or less. It's taken me probably 30 days, which is a little bit scary but I was under pressure but I made a promise and I had to keep it. I'm looking at starting a female entrepreneurs, what do you call it, membership group and I'm looking at the software that I need to do that, I've got quite a bit of interest in that, several ladies have put up their hand and we'd like to join together and to use our stories to grow our businesses. So that'll probably happen sometime between now and the end of the year and I'll probably get that up and running early in the New Year. But all our founding...