Podcast appearances and mentions of Stuart Neville

The stakes are high as Frankie chats to Stuart Neville, author of Blood Like Mine, about why everything always comes down to character and emotion, the ups and downs of the unspoken contract between the writer and the reader, the best way to cook a steak and a preview of the most "nihilistic line he's ever written in his life". Follow Stuart on Twitter @stuartneville and on at Instagram at @stuartnevilleauthor.Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @readburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Stuart Neville about “Blood Like Mine”Stuart recommends:House of Bone and Rain by Gabino Iglesias.The Cracker Mirror by Chris BrookmyreThe End of Everything by Megan Abbott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NATIONAL CRIME READING MONTH SpecialIn conjunction with The Reading Agency & The Crime Writers' Association Crime Time FM has complied excerpts of reading events taking place around the country this June. Tickets are still available for some of the remaining events - for details head to crimereading.com This show:Antony Johnston introduces Steve Cavanagh, Ilana Berry, Shawn Cosby and Stuart Neville. Stu Cummins, chats to CL Taylor and TM Logan. Paul Burke, Barry Forshaw and Victoria Selman throw in a few reads of their own.Paul Burke writes for Monocle Magazine, Crime Time, Crime Fiction Lover and the European Literature Network, Punk Noir Magazine (fiction contribution). He is also a CWA Historical Dagger Judge 2024. His first book An Encyclopedia of  Spy Fiction will be out in 2025.Music courtesy of  Guy Hale KILLING ME SOFTLY - MIKE ZITO featuring Kid Anderson. GUY HALEProduced by Junkyard DogCrime TimeCrime Time FM is the official podcast ofGwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2023CrimeFest 2023CWA Daggers 2023& Newcastle Noir 20232024 Slaughterfest, National Crime Reading Month, CWA Daggers

Frankie and Sarah are feeling festive with the lovely S.J.I. Holliday and her new book, The Party Season, and they are LOVIN' IT.Also, we didn't say the name outloud for some reason (helpful in an audio medium!) but the book Susi would be buried with is Blood Like Mine by Stuart Neville. Buy the books that Susi has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-s-j-i-holliday/Follow Susi all over social media at @SJIHolliday or visit her website at www.sjiholliday.comWant to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @readburiedpodFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpodWe Made This on Twitter: @we_madethis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart Neville joins Luca Veste to talk about his life and career to date, as we try to answer the question "How did you get here?" Stuart talks about his early days growing up in a small town in Northern Ireland, becoming passionate about storytelling at a young age, and how music became an important part of his life. His jobs before writing, before talking about his career so far - the ups and the downs, in what is an emotionally revealing discussion about the good and bad about publishing. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode! www.stuartneville.com @stuartneville on Twitter @twocrimewriters on Twitter @lucaveste on Twitter

I interview Adam Hamdy about his latest book “The Other Side of Night” and get Tom Hindle to answer 5 questions in 5 minutes about “A Fatal Crossing”. I also review “The House Of Ashes” by Stuart Neville, “The Bullet That Missed” by Richard Osman, “The Talk of Pram Town” by Joanna Nadin and “Magpie” by Elizabeth Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  Adam Croft is back with another episode of Partners in Crime for your listening pleasure.   This week, Adam tells us about his trip to the theatre, he's looking forward to going on holiday and we missed the chance to give Bob the bumps for his birthday.   In crime fiction news, we hear about a panel being hosted by award-winning author Stuart Neville in Armagh (follow the link below to book tickets), ten reasons why Victorian England is the perfect setting for murder according to Crime Reads and Adam reveals the full line-up for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate.   Adam also reads out some book recommendations from Kobo, but not before recommending his own new book Kiss of Death immediately at the start of the episode. Obviously.    ~ Moriarty ~     RECOMMENDATIONS     Falling by T.J. Newman https://bit.ly/fallingTJ    Twelve Secrets by Robert Gold  https://bit.ly/twelvesec      May's Patreon FREE book of the month from Kobo is Remorseless by Will Patching. https://bit.ly/remorse To get this and a different one every month for FREE, become a patron here: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast Or just buy it here   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 CRIME22 at checkout. And you can also get 40% off all books using the code PARTNERS22 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

The Alternative Ulster Noir Collective takeover Crime Time FM for an episode of mayhem and good craic from Northern Ireland. Simon Maltman chats to the other contributors to the Alternative Ulster Noir: NI Crime Stories Inspired by NI Music. ALTERNATIVE ULSTER NOIR: A collection of seven new NI crime short stories inspired by NI music.Enjoy a diverse anthology of work from some of the best NI thriller writers featuring Colin Bateman, Stuart Neville, Sharon Dempsey, Gerard Brennan, Kelly Creighton and James Murphy. Curated and edited by Simon Maltman, with one of his own new stories included. This collection was inspired by local artists including The Undertones, Van Morrison, Ash, Snow Patrol, Therapy? and more.Produced by Simon Maltman & Junkyard DogMusic courtesy of Southgate & LeighCrime TimePaul Burke (who isn't here but will be back next week - hopefully) writes for Crime Time, Crime Fiction Lover, NB Magazine and the European Literature Network and edits/presents Crime Time FM.Alternative Ulster  Noir is Available at bookshops in Northern Ireland and online, (above link Amazon)

Bert's review of The House of Ashes by Stuart Neville --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bertsbooks/message

Inside Books is a regular podcast presented by Breda Brown. This episode features Stuart Neville.

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

Actors Alex Murphy, Catherine Walsh & director Geoff Gould on Philadelphia Here I Come! from October 5th, corkoperahouse.ie , Paul Whitington revisits Daniel Craig's 007, Crime author Stuart Neville's new book, The House of Ashes, the writer Annie Ernaux is considered the great chronicler of French society, Edel Coffey reviews Exteriors.

Stuart Neville, Author of The House of Ashes, joined Sean on the show... Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.    Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Actors Alex Murphy, Catherine Walsh & director Geoff Gould on Philadelphia Here I Come! from October 5th, corkoperahouse.ie , Paul Whitington revisits Daniel Craig's 007, Crime author Stuart Neville's new book, The House of Ashes, the writer Annie Ernaux is considered the great chronicler of French society, Edel Coffey reviews Exteriors.

James and Ashley interview David Heska Wanbli Weiden about his multi-award-winning debut novel 'Winter Counts.' In it, they discuss the shocking American laws that let crimes on Native American Reservations go unpunished, the importance of food in cultural reclamation, and the marvel of Carhenge. Learn more about David on his website, and buy a copy of Winter Counts from your local bookshop, Booktopia or wherever else books are sold.  'Winter Counts' is a contemporary thriller about Virgil Wounded Horse, a hired vigilante on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Through it, Weiden reveals the profoundly broken criminal justice system on American reservations.  David Heska Wanbli Weiden is an enrolled citizen of the Sicangu Lakota nation and the author of Winter Counts. His debut novel, Winter Counts was the winner of the 2021 Thriller Award for Best First Novel, the Spur Awards for Best Contemporary Novel and Best First Novel, the Barry Award for Best First Novel, the Lefty Award for Best Debut Novel, and the Tillie Olsen Award for Creative Writing. He lives in Colorado. Books and authors discussed in this episode:  Jim Thompson, US noir author; Don Becker, Denver comedian; Razorblade Tears by SA Cosby; These Toxic Things by Rachel Howzell Hall; They Can't Take Your Name by Robert Justice; The House of Ashes by Stuart Neville; The Shadow House by Anna Downes (our guest from episode 5); The Looming Tower by Lawrence Wright; Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk  Get in touch! Ashley's website: ashleykalagianblunt.com Ashley's Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt Ashley's Instagram: @akalagianblunt James' website: jamesmckenziewatson.com James' Twitter: @JamesMcWatson James' Instagram: @jamesmcwatson

Patrick Millikin in conversation with Stuart Neville

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

Rabbit Hole: The new masterpiece from the Sunday Times number one bestseller. The last interview of season 6 lands on Mark Billingham. We were luckily enough to be in his presence at The Harrogate Crime Writers Festival. Unfortunately, for me, I was blissfully aware that I was stood 2 foot away from him near the bar and was too busy chatting! Well now I have my chance. I will have the time to dig into Marks writing career and his inspirations. You can join us LIVE on YouTube and you too can ask questions! Mark Billingham is one of the UK's most acclaimed and popular crime writers. A former actor, television writer and stand-up comedian, his series of novels featuring D.I. Tom Thorne has twice won him the Crime Novel Of The Year Award as well as the Sherlock Award for Best British Detective and been nominated for seven CWA Daggers. His standalone thriller IN THE DARK was chosen as one of the twelve best books of the year by the Times and his debut novel, SLEEPYHEAD was chosen by the Sunday Times as one of the 100 books that had shaped the decade. Each of his novels has been a Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller. A television series based on the Thorne novels was screened in Autumn 2010, starring David Morrissey as Tom Thorne and a BBC series based on the standalone thrillers IN THE DARK and TIME OF DEATH was shown in 2017. Mark is also a member of Fun Lovin' Crime Writers. Performing alongside Val McDermid, Chris Brookmyre, Stuart Neville, Doug Johnstone and Luca Veste, this band of frustrated rockers murders songs for fun at literary festivals worldwide. FOLLOW US ► Our website - https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com ► Universal link - https://linktr.ee/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 ► Become the sponsor of a show by the BEER TOKEN BOOK PROMOTION - https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com/buy-us-a-beer ► 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 ► TODAYS BEER TOKEN BOOK PROMOTION is: Steel in the Blood by N.T. Narbutovskih. Erick is the Executor of the Geneline Ollson, protector of over nine billion of the Empress's loyal subjects. He has ruled for three centuries and is preparing his daughter to take his place-but that may happen sooner than he hoped. Accused of treason and the target of a looming civil war, he must find the evidence to clear his family name. But in his search, he uncovers a dark secret that threatens the very place of the Empire of Humanity among the stars. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writingcommunitychatshow/support

Stuart Neville's novels have come a long way from his native Armagh to bookshelves across the globe, but his stories remain very much rooted in home. His stellar career began with a manuscript at a John Connolly book reading in Dublin, handed to the established author by the aspiring crime writer, who had a publishing deal, but no readership as yet. That would soon change. “One of the finest thriller debuts of the last ten years,” Connolly wrote on the flyleaf of Neville's finished product after it was published in 2009. ‘The Ghosts of Belfast' was the original title. Perfect for an American audience. It became ‘The Twelve' for the home crowd – something that doesn't sit well with Stuart – but more on that anon. The plaudits continued, with the book winning the Los Angeles Times, Mystery/Thriller category Book Prize, and a host of other awards. It was named top crime novel of the year in the New York Times and the LA Times and received glowing reviews in numerous other publications, from the Boston Globe and The Irish Times, The Guardian – to name but a few. “The best first novel I've read in years. It grabs you by the throat,” wrote James Ellroy on the back cover. Nine successful novels followed, with Stuart's unique post-troubles take on Northern Ireland as the backdrop for most of his stories. Gerry Fegan, Jack Lennon, DCI Serena Flanagan became household names. The landscape he paints is unapologetically true to the character and personality of the land. The inhabitants – from the seedy, the downtrodden, the opportunists, the evil and the innocents - get on with life as best they can. Ghosts roam the pages. Stuart's novels are often bleak. Desperation, domestic violence and gruesome murders are the subject matter of his gritty crime noir tales. The ghosts both metaphorical, real or imagined are always there, but at the core of his stories are people trying to survive in whatever world they inhabit. ‘The Traveller and other stories', containing 12, often harrowing, short stories and a novella revisiting characters from the past, is a perfect example of this. His latest novel ‘The House of Ashes' is already receiving five-star ratings, with one reviewer saying it may well be his masterpiece. Stuart isn't just a writer. He has dabbled in film and he's also a guitarist in a band that originally began as a laugh at a crime writer's festival in New Orleans called, ‘Fun Lovin' Crime Writers'. Their tagline -‘Murdering songs for fun.' For this week's podcast, Stuart tells Armagh I about his writing style and roots. He talks about his books, his influences, why he feels the arts are neglected in Northern Ireland and how his band ended up playing at Glastonbury in 2019.

It's where it's at! The episode with all the news. Two big announcements - one about Steve's future and the other about Locked Up Festival 2! Luca is joined by guest host CL Taylor. They discuss the news and one star reviews, along with the usual meandering. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It's where it's at! It's been a while... back from an unscheduled hiatus, the two crime writers return. And back with a bang with bestselling writer Linwood Barclay. He talks about his early life, his background and its influence on his novels today, trains, and much more...   Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

New Northern Ireland crime fiction (part 2) with authors Simon Maltman & James Murphy, & bookseller & publisher David Torrans: They discuss with We’d Like A Word presenters Paul Waters and Stevyn Colgan, financial support for authors, whether publisher (& reader) appetite for Northern Ireland crime fiction has dried up (Paul hopes not!), and keeping a bookshop and publisher going during Covid. Simon Maltman's latest novel is Witness. He's also the author of The Mark, Sidewinder, Bongo Fury & more. He plays guitar, he's from Bangor and leads crime fiction tours of Belfast. James Murphy, from Belfast, is a former headteacher and author of the Terror trilogy - The Rise of Terror, The Terror Within & Dark Light (yes, we tease James for that third title). James also teaches crime writing, is an organiser of the Northern Ireland Festival of Writing, and presents the podcast, A Life of Crime (Writing) with James Murphy. The legendary David Torrans owns the legendary No Alibi's crime and mystery bookshop on Belfast's Botanic Avenue. He also runs the No Alibis Press publisher, (Emma Warnock is the editor). He's been a magnet and hub for local and international authors, and is one of the organisers of Noireland, the Northern Ireland International Crime Fiction Festival. And David and his shop have been immortalised in fiction (Mystery Man by Colin Bateman) - an uncannily accurate depiction of the real man. (David denies it. But just look at him and draw your own conclusions.) We also have a love in for the Northern Ireland Arts Council and author Gerard Brennan, whose latest book is called Shot. We hear about the next book coming from No Alibis Press - it's called Seed, by Joanna Walsh. And we talk about authors Val McDermid, Adrian McKinty, Colin Bateman, Steve Cavanagh, Kelly Creighton, Sharon Dempsey, Stuart Neville, Maurice Leitch, Brian McGilloway, Vigdis Hjorth & Emily St John Mandell. Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt pop in the conversation. Paul threatens to replace Stevyn as co-presenter with You Tube countryside guru Dick Leviathan. There's a lot of chuckling and quite a bit of giggling. This episode was supported by the We'd Like A Word advisory panel: Gerry Lockdown, Barry Murderer, Trevor Torture, Maurice Fear & Seamus Panic. Thanks guys. We'd Like A Word is a podcast and radio show from authors Paul Waters and Stevyn Colgan. We talk with writers, readers, editors, agents, celebrities, talkers, poets, publishers, booksellers, audiobook creators about books - fiction and non-fiction. We go out on various radio and podcast platforms. Our website is www.wedlikeaword.com - which is where you'll find information about Paul and Steve and our guests. We're also on Twitter @wedlikeaword and Facebook @wedlikeaword and our email is wedlikeaword@gmail.com - and yes, we are slightly embarrassed by the missing apostrophes. We like to hear from you - your questions, thoughts, ideas, guest or book suggestions. Perhaps you'd like to come on We'd Like A Word in person, to chat, review, meet writers or read out passages from books. . .

New Northern Ireland crime fiction (part 1) with authors Simon Maltman & James Murphy, & bookseller & publisher David Torrans: They discuss with We’d Like A Word presenters Paul Waters and Stevyn Colgan, financial support for authors, whether publisher (& reader) appetite for Northern Ireland crime fiction has dried up (Paul hopes not!), and keeping a bookshop and publisher going during Covid. Simon Maltman's latest novel is Witness. He's also the author of The Mark, Sidewinder, Bongo Fury & more. He plays guitar, he's from Bangor and leads crime fiction tours of Belfast. James Murphy, from Belfast, is a former headteacher and author of the Terror trilogy - The Rise of Terror, The Terror Within & Dark Light (yes, we tease James for that third title). James also teaches crime writing, is an organiser of the Northern Ireland Festival of Writing, and presents the podcast, A Life of Crime (Writing) with James Murphy. The legendary David Torrans owns the legendary No Alibi's crime and mystery bookshop on Belfast's Botanic Avenue. He also runs the No Alibis Press publisher, (Emma Warnock is the editor). He's been a magnet and hub for local and international authors, and is one of the organisers of Noireland, the Northern Ireland International Crime Fiction Festival. And David and his shop have been immortalised in fiction (Mystery Man by Colin Bateman) - an uncannily accurate depiction of the real man. (David denies it. But just look at him and draw your own conclusions.) We also have a love in for the Northern Ireland Arts Council and author Gerard Brennan, whose latest book is called Shot. We hear about the next book coming from No Alibis Press - it's called Seed, by Joanna Walsh. And we talk about authors Val McDermid, Adrian McKinty, Colin Bateman, Steve Cavanagh, Kelly Creighton, Sharon Dempsey, Stuart Neville, Maurice Leitch, Brian McGilloway, Vigdis Hjorth & Emily St John Mandell. Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt pop in the conversation. Paul threatens to replace Stevyn as co-presenter with You Tube countryside guru Dick Leviathan. There's a lot of chuckling and quite a bit of giggling. This episode was supported by the We'd Like A Word advisory panel: Gerry Lockdown, Barry Murderer, Trevor Torture, Maurice Fear & Seamus Panic. Thanks guys. We'd Like A Word is a podcast and radio show from authors Paul Waters and Stevyn Colgan. We talk with writers, readers, editors, agents, celebrities, talkers, poets, publishers, booksellers, audiobook creators about books - fiction and non-fiction. We go out on various radio and podcast platforms. Our website is www.wedlikeaword.com - which is where you'll find information about Paul and Steve and our guests. We're also on Twitter @wedlikeaword and Facebook @wedlikeaword and our email is wedlikeaword@gmail.com - and yes, we are slightly embarrassed by the missing apostrophes. We like to hear from you - your questions, thoughts, ideas, guest or book suggestions. Perhaps you'd like to come on We'd Like A Word in person, to chat, review, meet writers or read out passages from books. . .

New Northern Ireland crime fiction (part 3) with authors Simon Maltman & James Murphy, & bookseller & publisher David Torrans: They discuss with We’d Like A Word presenters Paul Waters and Stevyn Colgan, financial support for authors, whether publisher (& reader) appetite for Northern Ireland crime fiction has dried up (Paul hopes not!), and keeping a bookshop and publisher going during Covid. Simon Maltman's latest novel is Witness. He's also the author of The Mark, Sidewinder, Bongo Fury & more. He plays guitar, he's from Bangor and leads crime fiction tours of Belfast. James Murphy, from Belfast, is a former headteacher and author of the Terror trilogy - The Rise of Terror, The Terror Within & Dark Light (yes, we tease James for that third title). James also teaches crime writing, is an organiser of the Northern Ireland Festival of Writing, and presents the podcast, A Life of Crime (Writing) with James Murphy. The legendary David Torrans owns the legendary No Alibi's crime and mystery bookshop on Belfast's Botanic Avenue. He also runs the No Alibis Press publisher, (Emma Warnock is the editor). He's been a magnet and hub for local and international authors, and is one of the organisers of Noireland, the Northern Ireland International Crime Fiction Festival. And David and his shop have been immortalised in fiction (Mystery Man by Colin Bateman) - an uncannily accurate depiction of the real man. (David denies it. But just look at him and draw your own conclusions.) We also have a love in for the Northern Ireland Arts Council and author Gerard Brennan, whose latest book is called Shot. We hear about the next book coming from No Alibis Press - it's called Seed, by Joanna Walsh. And we talk about authors Val McDermid, Adrian McKinty, Colin Bateman, Steve Cavanagh, Kelly Creighton, Sharon Dempsey, Stuart Neville, Maurice Leitch, Brian McGilloway, Vigdis Hjorth & Emily St John Mandell. Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt pop in the conversation. Paul threatens to replace Stevyn as co-presenter with You Tube countryside guru Dick Leviathan. There's a lot of chuckling and quite a bit of giggling. This episode was supported by the We'd Like A Word advisory panel: Gerry Lockdown, Barry Murderer, Trevor Torture, Maurice Fear & Seamus Panic. Thanks guys. We'd Like A Word is a podcast and radio show from authors Paul Waters and Stevyn Colgan. We talk with writers, readers, editors, agents, celebrities, talkers, poets, publishers, booksellers, audiobook creators about books - fiction and non-fiction. We go out on various radio and podcast platforms. Our website is www.wedlikeaword.com - which is where you'll find information about Paul and Steve and our guests. We're also on Twitter @wedlikeaword and Facebook @wedlikeaword and our email is wedlikeaword@gmail.com - and yes, we are slightly embarrassed by the missing apostrophes. We like to hear from you - your questions, thoughts, ideas, guest or book suggestions. Perhaps you'd like to come on We'd Like A Word in person, to chat, review, meet writers or read out passages from books. . .

It's where it's at! It's Halloween. Which means, a big discussion about horror novels. The two crime writers discuss the favourites, the differences between crime and horror, and much, much more... Special thanks to Netflix and the new series YOUNG WALLANDER for sponsoring this episode of the show. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

Patrick Millikin in conversation with Stuart Neville and Luca Veste

It's where it's at! *Recorded 30/09/20* This episode, the two crime writers are joined by massively talented bestselling author Gytha Lodge. They talk US politics, videogames, writing for different mediums, and much, much more. Special thanks to Netflix and the new series YOUNG WALLANDER for sponsoring this episode of the show. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It's where it's at! It's beginning to look a lot like lockdown... This episode, the two crime writers are joined by the incredible author of the award winning novel Blood and Sugar, Laura Shepherd-Robinson! They talk about Laura's previous career in politics, writing historical crime, how to appeal to contemporary readers, and much, much more. Special thanks to Netflix and the new series YOUNG WALLANDER for sponsoring this episode of the show. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

Doug Johnstone is a writer, musician and journalist based in Edinburgh. His twelfth novel, The Big Chill, was published by Orenda Books in August 2020. His previous novel, A Dark Matter, was longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Novel of the Year. His other books include Breakers and The Jump, Gone Again and Hit & Run.Doug has been Writer in Residence with William Purves Funeral Directors. He is also a Royal Literary Fund Consultant Fellow, and was RLF Fellow at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh 2014-2016. Doug was also Writer in Residence at the University of Strathclyde 2010-2012 and before that worked as a lecturer in creative writing there. He’s had short stories appear in various publications and anthologies, and since 1999 he has worked as a freelance arts journalist, primarily covering music and literature. Doug has a degree in physics, a PhD in nuclear physics and a diploma in journalism.Doug is one of the co-founders of the Scotland Writers Football Club, for whom he also puts in a shift in midfield as player-manager. He is also a singer, musician and songwriter, with three solo EPs and five albums in various bands to his name. He plays drums for the Fun Lovin’ Crime Writers, a crime writing supergroup featuring Val McDermid, Mark Billingham, Chris Brookmyre, Stuart Neville and Luca Veste. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's where it's at! More restrictions have been announced, the two crime writers are in local lockdown, but they're not letting it get them down. This episode, we're joined by the incredible Stuart Neville! He discusses his new collection of short stories The Traveller, pancake recipes, nice tools, class issues. Plus Steve has a problem... does he ever come back? Special thanks to Netflix and the new series YOUNG WALLANDER for sponsoring this episode of the show. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It's where it's at! This episode, we're joined by the awesome bestselling author Lisa Hall! She talks about her amazing psychological thrillers, trashy TV, the wonders of the show Naked Attraction, her journey to becoming a writer, and so much more.  Special thanks to Netflix and the new series YOUNG WALLANDER for sponsoring this episode of the show. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It's where it's at! This episode, we're joined by the bestselling author of the Charlie Parker series, the amazing John Connolly. He talks about his worst book events, his views on Selfies, and how he met Stephen King. A fantastic chat, not to be missed! Special thanks to Netflix and the new series YOUNG WALLANDER for sponsoring this episode of the show. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It's where it's at! This episode, we're joined by the one and only Steve Cavanagh. Yes, you read that right, one of the hosts of the show becomes a guest. FIFTY FIFTY is released and he's going to tell you all about it.  Hear about the meteoric rise since the release of Thirteen, whether Eddie Flynn would still exist if Steve had joined a different queue, and much more. Then, go and buy the book! Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It's where it's at! This episode, we're joined by the massive bestselling author SJ Watson! He talks about the pressures of following up a huge debut novel, the best notebooks and pens, visiting film sets, and - eventually - his new novel FINAL CUT. A fascinating chat, that should not be missed. Also, Steve's new book FIFTY FIFTY is released 3rd September, so he wants you to buy it. And you should. Special thanks to Netflix and the new series YOUNG WALLANDER for sponsoring this episode of the show. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It's where it's at! We're back and ready to entertain. Steve hasn't killed anyone and Luca has glasses issues, but the big news is our guest. S.A. Cosby was an absolute star of the Locked Up Festival and here he shows why. In an hour-long conversation that takes in poverty, fruit loops, and drunk heroes, Shawn is one of the best guests we've had on the show. Sit back, relax, and laugh until you can't laugh no more. Then pick up a copy of Blacktop Wasteland! Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It's where it's at! A special episode, talking all about the Locked Up festival in support of the Trussell Trust! We go through the programme and meander as is our usual way. Tickets for the festival available on Eventbrite Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It's where it's at! It's been a while, as we were organising a festival, and we have no concept of time. Joining us this week it's the bestselling author of The Whisper Man, Alex North! He talks about garden centres, social media, the Russo brothers optioning his book, being two people and so much more. (This was recorded a few weeks earlier than its release date and in two parts...you'll find out why!) Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It's where it's at! It's week something, on the day of something or other, at some time or whatever. We're joined by the amazing Fiona Cummins! She talks about her favourite crisps, favourite chocolate, being a journalist, the difficult decisions to make post-lockdown, and what question she'd ask in a government briefing. Am I the Asshole brings us a very moral based question... Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It's where it's at! It's the big one. The one hundredth episode! And what better way to celebrate than with one of the greatest novelists of our time. The queen of crime herself, Val McDermid! We talk about how to reach readers in different ways, being in the Fun Lovin' Crime Writers, hearing voices, and Imagine a Country. Also, Val plays along with Am I the Asshole... Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It's where it's at! The episode we've all been waiting for... a two hour retrospective of the glorious acting history of bestselling authors Mark Billingham and Martyn Waites! We've collected clips from appearances on Juliet Bravo, The Bill, The Upper Hand, Spender, and many more. Mark and Martyn talk us through each, as we This Was Your Life as an Actor. Do not listen if you're operating heavy machinery. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It's where it's at! A very special episode, with a guest who was the very first guest on the podcast... it's only Ian Rankin! He talks lockdown, moving to a smaller apartment just before it hit, how Rebus would deal with not being able to leave the house, reveals a secret about his upcoming novel, and much more.  Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It's where it's at! It's a bumper episode this time, as we're joined by the husband and wife duo Alexandra Sokoloff and Craig Robertson. We discuss the differences between the UK and USA, the pros and cons of narcissism in world leaders, why you would swap California for Scotland, and much more. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It's where it's at! A special treat this week - alongside three new episodes in two days! - as we're joined by internationally bestselling author Adrian McKinty. He talks about escaping New York City, the nutritious value of squirrels vs chipmunks, a 10lb bag of rice, and if he has swapped one nightmare for another... Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It's where it's at! This episode, we're scared witless by the author Adam Hamdy. Someone who was highlighting Covid-19 earlier than most, accused of scaremongering, and would love to be proved wrong! He talks about his career so far, Black 13, and much more. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It's where it's at! This episode, we talk to the notoriously-haired ace crime writer Will Dean. He talks about living alone in a moose forest, how to keep your sanity, deep self-analysis of himself, and the importance of a safeword.  Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

Featuring: Steve Cavanagh, Stuart Neville, Brian McGilloway, Eoin McNamee and Adrian McKinty. Is it the luck of the Irish? Behold the emerald jewels of crime fiction! Steve Cavanagh, a practicing lawyer, is guilty of being criminally good. His debut US-based legal thriller, The Defence, became the subject of an international bidding war. Stuart Neville also had a brilliant debut when The Twelve became one of the LA Times’ top crime novels in 2009, and introduced a major new voice to the genre. New York Times bestseller, Brian McGilloway attracts critical acclaim for his fast-paced and incisive prose in his admired Inspector Benedict Devlin and Lucy Black series. Eoin McNamee, who writes under the pseudonym John Creed for the Jack Valentine series, is no stranger to praise, with The Blue Tango longlisted for the Booker Prize. Described as ‘genre to the core’ Adrian McKinty has been compared to David Peace and James Ellroy for his fast-paced prose. Irish Noir was recorded live at Harrogate International Festivals' Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in July 2015. Adrian McKinty's book The Chain has been shortlisted for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year 2020. Vote for The Chain, and discover the shortlist at www.harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com

It's where it's at! Lockdown ongoing, with Steve highlighting the real victims of no social contact. We're joined by the internationally bestselling Ruth Ware! She joins us talk homeschooling, writing during this period, working with editors, and much more. Also, 'Am I the Arsehole?' returns, with a specific issue related to peanut butter that we can only apologise for... Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It's where it's at! We're in Lockdown mode now, so expect a little delirium to enter the episode, as we talk online deliveries, Luca's lack of pasta, and how to get cancelled accidentally. We're joined by a very special guest in CL (Cally) Taylor, who talks about setting books during this time period, how to work with editors as your career progresses, and also takes part in the inaugural 'Am I the Arsehole' game. Plus, new music from the ever awesome Stuart Neville! Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It's where it's at! More lamppost chat, new book releases, and ducks are all discussed in this episode. We shine a light on new releases and answer questions galore from you, the listeners. Find out our favourite books, what you should read before writing, and as a special extra, a fantastic Terry Wogan impression. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

Front Row Quiz 2012; Costa Award category winners announced; actor Andy Serkis on the impact of technology in films; comedian Jack Whitehall and novelist Stuart Neville.