Read and Buried Podcast

Frankie is drinking the Kool-Aid with returning guest Lizzy Barber, author of Be Mine, to learn about her fascination with cults, motherhood, cool girls and writing twists.  Follow Lizzy on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter at @bylizzybarber.  Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @readbu...

Frankie is on a Jacknife's edge with Anna Bailey, author of Our Last Wild Days, to discuss their journey to book two, how their lived experience became character research and why you should always hold on to everything you write. Follow Anna on Instagram at @annabaileywrites.  Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodc...

Frankie is freewheeling with Jeremy Vine, author of Murder on Line One, to discuss the culture wars, the importance of character, the best Agatha Christie books and the longest list of book recommendations the podcast has ever had! Follow Jeremy on Instagram at @thejeremyvine.   Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandbur...

Frankie is enjoying a spot of bird watching with Chris Bridges, author Sick to Death, while learning about his journey to becoming an author, his mission to change the representation of disability in fiction and the horror of badly-behaved theatre goers. Follow Chris on Instagram at @chrisbridgeswriter or subscribe to his Substack at https://substack.com/@sickwords.  Want to talk books? Email...

Frankie is on the ice with returning guest TM Logan, author of The Daughter, to discuss why he's drawn to telling family-centred stories, writing dynamic characters, the upcoming #TM10 and his not-so-secret musical theatre experience. Follow Tim everywhere at @tmloganauthor or visit his website at www.tmlogan.com. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagra...

Frankie is checking in with Nita Prose, author of The Maid's Secret, to discuss her final chapter in the Molly the Maid story, the importance of representation in art and how she developed a "shift work" approach to writing that gets results. Follow Nita on Instagram at @nitaprose or visit her website at www.nitaprose.com Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on...

Frankie is having a meet-cute with Lucy Roth, author of When Sally Killed Harry, to discuss the rise of the feminist revenge sub-genre, getting council funding to write this book, the allure of psychopaths and the nostalgic glory of 90s music.  Follow Lucy on Instagram at @lucyenichol Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandbu...

Frankie is playing god with Jenny Morris, author of An Ethical Guide to Murder, while learning all about her move from academia to writing fiction, complex moral dilemmas, channelling grief and the vast superiority of Thai food. Follow Jenny on Instagram at @dr_jennymorris Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Follo...

Frankie is looking for a fairy tale ending as she digs up AK Benedict to discuss the genius of her marketing, her obsession with fairy tales and folklore, balancing life with writing and her ongoing revenge plot against horses. Follow Alexandra on Instagram at @a.k.benedict Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Foll...

Frankie is diving in with Anna Sharpe (aka Anna Mazzola), author of Notes on a Drowning, to discuss her move to writing political thrillers, the challenge of making details of the legal process accessible, unjust snobbery towards the crime genre and why we'll be digging her up in a year's time.  Follow Anna on Facebook and Instagram at @annamazzolawriter and on Bluesky at @annamazz.bsky.socia...

Frankie is doing some detective work with Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things, to discuss the incredible success of her debut, her deeply personal connection with the book, taking a chance on yourself and the vast superiority of cherry Pepsi Max. (Apologies for Frankie's poor audio) Follow Jennie on Instagram at @jennie.godfrey and on Twitter at @jennieg_author.  Want to t...

Frankie is snowed in with Amanda Brooke, author of Nightfall, to find out the inspiration behind her snowy locked room thriller, the impact of grief on her work and how her life changed when she discovered Branston's Baked Beans. Follow Amanda on Instagram and Facebook at @AmandaBrookeAuthor or visit her website at www.amanda-brooke.com. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.c...

Frankie is feeling the heat with Tom Wood, author of Firefight and the Victor the Assassin series, to learn how he keeps things fresh twelve books in, how to battle self-doubt, the vital importance of spreadsheets and how it feels to have a TV series based on his books in development with Matthew Fox and HBO.  Follow Tom on Facebook and Instagram at @tomwoodbooks, on Twitter at @thetomwood or...

Frankie is ice cold with Will Dean, author of the Tuva Moodyson mysteries and so much more. Wrap up warm and join them as they discuss the inspiration for his latest book in the series, Ice Town, writing a character completely different from himself, his approach to standalones and, of course, Bernie. Follow Will on Instagram at @willrdean or visit his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@w...

Frankie is au français with returning guest Ian Moore, author of Follet Valley series, the Juge Lombard and so much more, to discuss friendship, how he balances the many stories in his head and maintaining the will-they-won't-they relationship with his characters. Follow Ian everywhere at @ianmooreauthor or visit his website at www.ianmoore.info . Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodca...

Frankie welcomes the brilliant Jane Casey back to celebrate the genius of great Christie classic, And Then There Were None, and to discuss Jane's latest book in the MKU (Maeve Kerrigan Universe), The Outsider.  Follow Jane on Twitter and Instagram at @janecaseyauthor. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Follo...

Frankie is on the road with C. M. Ewan, author of One Wrong Turn, to learn about his journey from becoming a Good Thief to a thriller writer, the horror of confined spaces and which book inspired him to become a crime writer.  You can follow Chris on Instagram at @c.m.ewan or visit his website at www.chrisewan.com.  Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us...

The game is afoot for Frankie as she meets with Gareth Rubin, author of Holmes and Moriarty, to find out how he came to write the latest Sherlock Holmes book, the challenges of bringing a new perspective to his story, why he's so fascinated by the Victorian era and the best low-effort crime. You can follow Gareth on Twitter at @GarethRubin or visit his website at www.garethrubin.com. Want to talk...

Frankie is enjoying some golden age drama with Jamie West, author of Murder at the Matinee, to find out how his career and love for the theatre have inspired his books, the fun of naming characters and his wild, unhinged plans for a 60 book series. You can follow Jamie on Instagram and TikTok at @jamiewestauthor. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram...

Frankie is locked in a house with Simon Kernick, author of You All Die Tonight, to find out why this book was so hard to write, how to make trauma productive and just how much he values a good meal.  You can follow Simon on Instagram at @simon_kernick or on Facebook at @SimonKernick.  Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @read...

Frankie is in right place at the right time with David Goodman, author of A Reluctant Spy, to discuss his journey into writing spy fiction from sci-fi, why using YouTube for research is worth a shot and how he fits writing in around a full-time job. Visit David's website at www.davidgoodman.net . Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @re...

Frankie is putting the pieces together with Clea Koff, author of Silent Evidence, to learn all about how her incredible career as a forensic anthropologist has influenced her fiction writing, her life-long fascination with bones and how sharing her real-life trauma with her characters has helped her to move on from fear.  Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow u...

Frankie is going under the knife with Emma Bamford, author of Eye of the Beholder, to find out about the influence of Hitchcock's Vertigo on the book, the power of a slow burn, her approach to writing fictions vs. non-fiction and the best teabags.  Follow Emma on Instagram at @emmavbamford. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @rea...

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 @...

Frankie is next in line with Bella Mackie, author of What a Way to Go, to discuss the importance of laughing at your misfortunes, why we're always rooting for the anti-hero and our endless fascination with the filthy rich.  Follow Bella on Instagram at @mackie_bella. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Follow...