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

Putting the Thrill in Thrillers ft C.L. Taylor 06.01.2022 58:32

Welcome to series 5, episode 1 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Putting the Thrill in Thrillers. We're chatting to the phenomenal C.L. Taylor about this as well as her latest book HER LAST HOLIDAY, which is out in paperback on 20th January.

Why author events are so important ft Bay Tales 23.12.2021 46:52

Welcome to series 4, episode 9 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. It's our Christmas special!!!! Our topic today is Why author events are so important. We're chatting to Bay Tales duo Vic Watson and Simon Bewick, who share their experience of running author events throughout lockdown and why they believe it's so important for authors to con...

When to give up on your book ft Emma Curtis 16.12.2021 53:09

Welcome to series 4, episode 8 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is When to give up on your book. We're chatting to psychological suspense author, Emma Curtis on when to power through that tricky middle and when to ditch the idea completely, and if there are any steps we can do to prevent our books from being ditched.

How to be a Literary Power House with Sophie Hannah 02.12.2021 1:11:38

Welcome to series 4, episode 7 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is How to be a Literary Power House. We're joined by the hugely successful Sophie Hannah, who in addition to sharing her experiences and advice, also gives up two exclusives!

So You Want To Write A Police Procedural? ft Olivia Kiernan 18.11.2021 59:55

Welcome to series 4, episode 6 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is So You Want To Write A Police Procedural? We're joined by best selling author Olivia Kiernan who shares her expertise as well as some top tips.

Submissions and the Long Road to Success with Trevor Wood 04.11.2021 50:38

Welcome to series 4, episode 5 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Submissions and the Long Road to Success, and we're joined by best selling author and winner of the 2020 CWA New Blood Dagger award, Trevor Wood.

Working with an independent publisher 06.10.2021 55:05

Welcome to series 4, episode 4 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Working with an independent publisher and we're joined by Emma Christie and Louise Mango who give us some fascinating insights into their experiences working with The Welbeck Publishing Group and Red Dog Press.

Author Wellbeing with Philippa East 22.09.2021 56:23

Welcome to series 4 episode 3 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In today's episode we're discussing author wellbeing. Our guest today is the wonderful Philippa East, who as both an author and a clinical psychologist gives some very helpful and easy steps authors can take to reduce their stress levels and improve their concentration.

In Suspense Special: Mentoring 16.09.2021 23:11

Welcome to a special edition of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In today's episode Lauren and Lesley talk about mentoring, and an opportunity for a writer to be mentored by them. If you write psychological suspense or thrillers and you're interested in being mentored by Lauren and Lesley then listen to the show for the details and email Lauren@L...

A Writer's Year with Shari Lapena 08.09.2021 1:07:24

Welcome to series 4 episode 1 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In today's episode we talk to global best selling author Shari Lapena about her latest book, Not A Happy Family, and our topic for today – A Writer's Year

Moving the goal posts with Sandie Jones 21.07.2021 57:22

Welcome to series 3 episode 7 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In today's episode we talk to journalist and best-selling author Sandie Jones about her latest book, The Guilt Trip, and our topic for today – moving the goal posts.

Creating Killer Hooks with Jo Spain 07.07.2021 50:16

Welcome to series 3 episode 6 of In Suspense - a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In today's episode we talk to the phenomenal Jo Spain about her latest book, The Perfect Lie, writing for TV, and our topic for today - creating killer hooks.

Tackling Contentious Topics with Rachel Edwards 23.06.2021 52:34

Welcome to series 3, episode 5 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In this episode we're talking about tackling contentious topics with Rachel Edwards. We'll also be talking about her latest novel Lucky, which is out today (24.06)!!

The importance of author websites and newsletters with Charlotte Duckworth 09.06.2021 50:07

Welcome to series 3, episode 4 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In this episode we talk to US Today Best Seller Charlotte Duckworth about the importance of author websites and newsletters, and lots more!

How to be a hybrid author with Mel Sherratt and Caroline Mitchell 12.05.2021 57:38

Welcome to series 3, episode 3 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In this episode we talk to best-selling authors Mel Sherratt and Caroline Mitchell about how to be a hybrid author and much more.

Having your novel optioned for TV or Film with T.M. Logan and Nikki Smith 28.04.2021 1:02:57

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In this episode we talk to best-selling authors T.M. Logan and Nikki Smith about their film and TV deals and what it actually means to have a book optioned.

S3, episode 1: Writing as a second career 14.04.2021 53:42

A podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In today's episode we're talking to New York Time best seller, BA Paris, on her latest book, The Therapist, and discussing Writing as a Second Career.

S2, episode 6: Violence in crime fiction. How much is too much? 18.03.2021 43:21

A new podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. For our final episode in the series we chat to the amazing Nadine Matheson about her debut novel The Jigsaw Man, the first in a new grisly crime series, and discuss violence in crime fiction, how much is too much? We'll be back with Series 3 of In Suspense on the 15th May!

S2, episode 5: The highs and lows of a writing career particularly during the pandemic 04.03.2021 45:21

A brand new video podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This week we're talking about the highs and lows of a writing career particularly during the pandemic. Our guest is best selling author Jack Jordan.

S2, episode 4: Fresh takes on classic thriller concepts 18.02.2021 35:56

A video podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In this episode we chat to New York Times best seller, Sarah Pearse, about her debut novel The Sanitorium, and what it means to find a fresh take on a classic thriller concept.

S2, episode 3: Setting and Culture 04.02.2021 44:00

A new podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In this episode we're talking about setting and culture in fiction with the amazing Trisha Sakhlecha, author of Your Truth or Mine? and Can You See Me Now?

S2, episode 2: Research vs. Writing What You Know 21.01.2021 47:42

Welcome to episode 2, series 2 of In Suspense, a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In today's episode we're talking about research vs. writing what you know. Our guest today is former British top ten freestyle snowboarder and debut novelist Allie Reynolds.

S2, episode 1: Author Longevity 07.01.2021 52:21

Welcome back to series 2 of In Suspense, a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we're discussing author longevity with best selling author Simon Kernick.

Episode 6: Creative Writing Courses 11.11.2020 39:10

A brand new podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In our final episode of series one, we talk to Sunday Times Best Seller, Karen Hamilton on her experience of a creative writing course.

Episode 5: Working with a Digital Publisher 29.10.2020 52:09

A brand new video podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This week Lesley Kara and Lauren North talk to Amazon best seller S.E Lynes on all things books and digital publishing.