Lesley Kara and Nikki Smith

In Suspense

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Hello and welcome to ‘In Suspense’, a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction, hosted by Lesley Kara and Nikki Smith. In each series we’ll be interviewing a wide range of authors, both established and debut, and focussing on a particular topic/theme. If there are any topics you'd like us to talk about, do get in touch on any of our social media platforms. Full length episodes are released every three weeks with occasional series of minisodes in between, where we hear from the experts on all manner of writing and publishing.

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Lesley Kara and Nikki Smith

Episodes

Minisode: Messy first draft or edit as you go 29.06.2022 12:45

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Here is our penultimate minisode on the editing process with author and editorial director Phoebe Morgan. Today we’re chatting about messy drafts or editing as you go. Phoebe Morgan is a bestselling author and award-winning editor. You can follow her on Twitter @Phoebe_A_Morgan, Instagram @phoebeannmorgan, Faceb...

Policing for Authors 22.06.2022 48:41

Welcome to series 6, episode 7 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Policing for Authors, and we’re chatting to Police Procedural Advisor and best-selling author, Graham Bartlett.

Minisode: The Author Editor relationship 15.06.2022 19:38

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Here is our final minisode on the editing process with author and editorial director Phoebe Morgan. Today we’re chatting about the author editor relationship. Phoebe Morgan is a bestselling author and award-winning editor. You can follow her on Twitter @Phoebe_A_Morgan, Instagram @phoebeannmorgan, Facebook @Phoe...

Weekend Special with Fiona Barton 10.06.2022 38:22

Welcome to series 6, episode 6 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We're having a weekend special episode with the fabulous Sunday Times and New York Times best selling author - Fiona Barton.

Keeping it real - part 1: Character 08.06.2022 52:55

Welcome to series 6, episode 5 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today, Lesley and Lauren talk to psychological suspense author Penny Batchelor on the importance of representing the world we live in through our characters. You can find Penny's blog, Thriller Women, here: www.thrillerwomen.co.uk.

Minisode: Characterisation 01.06.2022 19:09

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Here is our fourth minisode on the editing process with author and editorial director Phoebe Morgan. Today we’re chatting about the characterisation. Phoebe Morgan is a bestselling author and award-winning editor. You can follow her on Twitter @Phoebe_A_Morgan, Instagram @phoebeannmorgan, Facebook @PhoebeMorganA...

The Best and the Worst 25.05.2022 39:36

Welcome to series 6, episode 4 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today, Lesley and Lauren chat about the best and the worst parts of being an author.

Minisode: Editing the saggy middle 18.05.2022 10:56

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Here is our third minisode on the editing process with author and editorial director Phoebe Morgan. Today we’re chatting about the saggy middle. Phoebe Morgan is a bestselling author and award-winning editor. You can follow her on Twitter @Phoebe_A_Morgan, Instagram @phoebeannmorgan, Facebook @PhoebeMorganAuthor...

Carving Out Time to Write 11.05.2022 47:15

Welcome to series 6, episode 3 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to Amen Alonge about his debut novel - A Good Day to Die - and our topic today: Carving out time to write.

Minisode: Self-editing 04.05.2022 10:50

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Here is our second minisode on the editing process with author and editorial director Phoebe Morgan. Today we’re chatting about self-editing. Phoebe Morgan is a bestselling author and award-winning editor. You can follow her on Twitter @Phoebe_A_Morgan, Instagram @phoebeannmorgan, Facebook @PhoebeMorganAuthor or...

The Next Deal - When, Where, How 27.04.2022 1:14:02

Welcome to series 6, episode 2 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to best-selling author, Harriet Tyce, about her latest novel - It Ends At Midnight - and our topic today: The Next Deal – When, Where, How.

Minisode: The role of the editor 20.04.2022 16:48

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our first of six minisodes on the editing process with author and editorial director Phoebe Morgan. Today we’re talking about the role of the editor. Phoebe Morgan is a bestselling author and award-winning editor. You can follow her on Twitter @Phoebe_A_Morgan, Instagram @phoebeannmorgan, Facebook @Phoeb...

Sex in Thrillers: How much is too much? 13.04.2022 51:46

Welcome to our first episode of series 6 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Sex in thrillers: how much is too much? We're chatting to winner of the Daily Mail First Novel Competition, Lizzy Barber, about writing sex scenes and her second novel - OUT OF HER DEPTH.

Location, Location, Location with Phoebe Morgan 30.03.2022 41:10

Welcome to series 5, episode 7 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Location, Location, Location, with author and editorial direction for Harper Collins, Phoebe Morgan. As well as discussing the editorial process, Phoebe gives insights into the lure of the exotic thriller, and what the future might hold for their popularity.

Minisode: Boosting Author Wellbeing 24.03.2022 18:33

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is the sixth and final minisode with psychologist and author Philippa East. Today we’re talking about building confidence in your writing. Philippa East is the author of psychological suspense novels Little White Lies - which was shortlisted for the CWA “New Blood” Dagger Award - and her latest release, Safe...

Finger on the pulse of themes with Sarah Vaughan 17.03.2022 53:48

Welcome to series 5, episode 6 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Finger on the pulse of themes, and we're chatting to Sunday Times best seller, Sarah Vaughan, on the themes of her books and how they resonate with the current zeitgeist. We'll also be chatting about her latest thriller - Reputation, which is out now!

Minisode: Building Confidence in your Writing 10.03.2022 16:31

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is the fifth of our minisodes with psychologist and author Philippa East. The minisodes will run in between our regular shows for series 5 and will cover topics on author wellbeing. Today we’re talking about building confidence in your writing. Philippa East is the author of psychological suspense novels L...

Pushing the Genre Boundaries in Thriller Fiction 03.03.2022 41:54

Welcome to series 5, episode 5 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Pushing the Genre Boundaries in Thriller Fiction with Kate Mildenhall, author of a near-future, dystopian thriller - The Mother Fault - out in paperback on 3rd March.

Minisode: Recognising stress and how to relieve it 24.02.2022 17:54

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is the fourth of our minisodes with psychologist and author Philippa East. The minisodes will run in between our regular shows for series 5 and will cover topics on author wellbeing. Today we’re talking about recognising stress and how to relieve it. Philippa East is the author of psychological suspense nov...

A quick catch up! 17.02.2022 18:29

A podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In today's episode Lesley and Lauren catch up after appearing at the Bay Tales live event, and chat books and writing.

Minisode: Coping with public speaking & networking events 10.02.2022 18:50

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is the third of our minisodes with psychologist and author Philippa East. The minisodes will run in between our regular shows for series 5 and will cover topics on author wellbeing. Today we’re talking about coping with public speaking & networking events. Philippa East is the author of psychological su...

The Delights & Dangers of Podcasting ft Blood Brothers Podcast 03.02.2022 1:02:06

Welcome to series 5, episode 3 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is The Delights & Dangers of Podcasting with our amazing guests - Chris McDonald, Sean Coleman and Rob Parker - who are of course the Blood Brothers podcast trio.

Minisode: Dealing with negative reviews 27.01.2022 15:28

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is the second of our minisodes with psychologist and author Philippa East. The minisodes will run in between our regular shows for series 5 and will cover topics on author wellbeing. Today we’re talking about dealing with negative reviews. Philippa East is the author of psychological suspense novels Little...

Keeping Pace with Linwood Barclay 20.01.2022 45:05

Welcome to series 5, episode 2 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Keeping Pace. Our guest today needs no introduction. It is the global bestselling author, Linwood Barclay who’ll be sharing his tips for keeping pace and talking about his latest book TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY, which is out on the 3rd February. p.s. Mentioned on the show thi...

Minisode: Staying calm during submissions 13.01.2022 14:04

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is the first of our minisodes with psychologist and author Philippa East. The minisodes will run in between our regular shows for series 5 and will cover issues on author wellbeing. Today we’re talking about staying calm during the submissions process. Philippa East is the author of psychological suspense...