Only Murders in my Mind

All good things must come to an end. We here at Only Murders in my mind would like to all our listeners for tuning in over the last 90 episodes. It has been an enjoyable journey and we hope that we brought a little laughter, intrigue and enjoyment in your lives. Liz's socails: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LizHedgecockWrites Amazon author page: http://author.to/LizH Instagram handle: lizhedgec...

In today's episode, Liz and Carol have a chill talk about what they've been up to. From going to book festival's to up coming books and programs we're looking forward to. Carol's first book is now available as an audio book: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYdCFyLV3lMhGxHL_GygAuJob0ZgyhENI&si=691x3VFNa18Owy1i Intro/outro Music by omstudio-strings: https://www.instagram.com/omstudio_strings/...

In today's episode, we head Scotland way and talk about Edinburgh. We discuss the various writers that have written in Edinburgh, how it influenced their works and how it boosted tourism for the city. Carol's first book is now available as an audio book: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYdCFyLV3lMhGxHL_GygAuJob0ZgyhENI&si=691x3VFNa18Owy1i Intro/outro Music by omstudio-strings: https://www.i...

In today's episode, we once again go back to our favourite author, Agatha Christie as we discuss her knowledge on poisons were used in her books and how it influenced real word cases. Carol's first book is now available as an audio book: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYdCFyLV3lMhGxHL_GygAuJob0ZgyhENI&si=691x3VFNa18Owy1i Intro/outro Music by omstudio-strings: https://www.instagram.com/omst...

In today’s episode, we talk about neurodivergent detectives. These people are great at their jobs, being able to notice details no one else would, can solve problems faster and are generally considered geniuses. However, they tend to have terrible people skills, are difficult to work with and tend to not bend the rules for anyone, no matter the reason. Carol's first book is now available as an aud...

Today's episode is another multi-topic discussion as we look at animals being put on trial, the theft of really odd items such as a golden toilet and part of a Paddington Bear Statue, and The Dingo trial where two parents were accused of a crime they didn't commit. Carol's first book is now available as an audio book: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYdCFyLV3lMhGxHL_GygAuJob0ZgyhENI&si=691x...

In today's episode, we walk dangerous roads as we discuss the beginnings of the Highwaymen. Were they gentlemen robbers or was that just the image media and word of mouth made them out to be? Carol's first book is now available as an audio book: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYdCFyLV3lMhGxHL_GygAuJob0ZgyhENI&si=691x3VFNa18Owy1i Intro/outro Music by omstudio-strings: https://www.instagram....

In today's episode, we talk about the various female characters that have appeared in Sherlock Holmes. The original stories introduced Mrs Hudson, the landlady of 221B Baker Street and Irene Adler, the only person to fool Sherlock and get away. Through out the various adaptations other female characters have been introduced or previously established characters have had their genders changed to ada...

Today, we go back to the mind of our favourite writer Agatha Christie. We talk about how her travels and experiences helped shaped the books she wrote and the appeal of stories set in exotic locations for readers who were unable to travel to these places through her books. Carol's first book is now available as an audio book: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYdCFyLV3lMhGxHL_GygAuJob0ZgyhENI&amp...

In todays episode we explore the world of ghost writers. We talk about the people who hire them, how companies who own the copyright to famous dead authors bring in Ghost writers to continue well known book series and if it's easy to tell when a book is being written by one. Intro/outro Music by omstudio-strings: https://www.instagram.com/omstudio_strings/ Follow our blog on Wordpress: https://onl...

In today's episode, we talk about writers who once started out working in the police force and the health service before turning their attention to the world of murder mystery. We discuss why they chose to write for this genre, how their knowledge and experience helped them forged the stories they wrote and the advice they offer to other aspiring murder mystery/crime writers. Intro/outro Music by...

It's time for another multi-topic episode! Mike talks about a skeleton that was discovered by two boys who were stealing bird eggs, Carol delves into the mystery of the Boston Strangler and Liz discusses the controversial story of the salt path. Intro/outro Music by omstudio-strings: https://www.instagram.com/omstudio_strings/ Follow our blog on Wordpress: https://onlymurdersinmymind.wordpress.com...

In today's episode, we dispense wisdom on how to become a successful crime/mystery writer. We go over how we define what a success is for a writer and how it can motivate or shape the writers next novel and how it often keeps writers to their strongest genre. Intro/outro Music by omstudio-strings: https://www.instagram.com/omstudio_strings/ Follow our blog on Wordpress: https://onlymurdersinmymind...

In todays episode, we take a more elegant look at the world of crime through the eyes of the gentlemen detective. Having been a popular character type in murder mystery, characters like Sherlock Holmes have shown that not only can you solve mystery cases but that you can also solve them in style. The gentlemen detective has remained a popular trope to this very day. Intro/outro Music by omstudio-s...

In todays episode, we examine the beginning of forensics science, how it's origin can be found in different countries, the methods used back then to examine a body, the advancements in technology that can examine a crime scene and how it is used in Murder Mystery stories from past to present. Intro/outro Music by omstudio-strings: https://www.instagram.com/omstudio_strings/ Follow our blog on Word...

In today's episode, we talk about how advancements in technology has changes the way we consume media. Does a book need to be long or short? Is binge watching a show more preferred over waiting for a new episode week by week? We also talk about some of our own future projects, including upcoming books and maybe a new YouTube channel. Intro/outro Music by omstudio-strings: https://www.instagram.com...

In today's episode, we take a more introspective approach and talk about the meaning of our title, Only Murders in my Mind. What do the words mean to us specifically, how does it influence the way we write murder mystery stories and how we think of those who commit crimes? Intro/outro Music by omstudio-strings: https://www.instagram.com/omstudio_strings/ Follow our blog on Wordpress: https://onlym...

They say fact is stranger than fiction, and with these crimes, that might be the case. From The theft of some Emu's from London Zoo, a man stealing hats and opening a museum to put them on display and the police arresting a goat suspected of being involved in a crime, we discuss some of the strangest crimes committed in history. Intro/outro Music by omstudio-strings: https://www.instagram.com/omst...

Today, we have another double discussion! In space, no one can hear you scream, and some would say it's the perfect place to commit crime. What laws are in place when we are among the stars? Whose authority do people answer to? Then we come back down to earth and talk about the gentleman thief, Lupin. While his methods may put him over the wrong side of the law, he is a thief with the heart of gol...

As a species, we are always looking for answerers. It is how we make sense of the world, especially when it comes to mysteries. However, there are some mysteries that remain unsolved. Whether it was due to lack of evidence, the culprit getting lucky or something out of this world, there are sometimes no answers. Join us today as we discuss some of these puzzling mysteries. Intro/outro Music by oms...

They say the law is fair and make's sense but in todays episode we look at some of the more obscure laws that don't make sense. From cab drivers being required to ask customers of they have the plague to potato's from Poland needing an advance notice to be imported to the UK due to Ring Worm. Join us as we talk about some of the most bizarre laws from past to present. Intro/outro Music by omstudio...

In todays episode, we discuss the popular detective book series Cormoran Strike, delve into the beginnings of criminal psychology and how it was used to try and identify criminals from their looks and take a freezing step into 1888 of America as they suffered a sudden blizzard that came out of nowhere. Intro/outro Music by omstudio-strings: https://www.instagram.com/omstudio_strings/ Follow our bl...

In today's episode, we travel back to past as we discuss some interesting historical crime. From the Mona Lisa being stolen, which made the painting really famous, the Valentine's Day Massacre during the probation era and the legend of the Russian Widow-maker, Madame Popova who had eliminated 300 men in the 1800s. Intro/outro Music by omstudio-strings: https://www.instagram.com/omstudio_strings/ F...

In today's episode, we talk about Harlen Coben. Having studied Political science in university, Harlen deiced he wanted to be a writer in his senior year and wrote his first book at the age of 26, Play Dead. Since then he has gone onto write many successful thriller novels and has had many of them adapted into TV and film versions through Netflix in which he worked as executive producer. Intro/out...

It's another multi topic episode! Carol talks about the spooky history of the Amityville House, Liz promotes her upcoming books, with the latest in her Maisie Fisher series and Mike discusses the famous case of the Burning Bed story and how the trial had an impact on how domestic violence was handled. Intro/outro Music by omstudio-strings: https://www.instagram.com/omstudio_strings/ Follow our blo...