Read and Buried Podcast

Frankie is laying out with Charlotte Philby, author of The End of Summer, to discuss flattering literary comparisons, how her family history has influenced her stories and why you should always keep everything you write. Oh, and the legacy of the much-missed More Magazine. Follow Charlotte on Instagram at @charlotte_philby. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us o...

Frankie is searching the woods with Dan Malakin, author of The Wreckage of Us, to find out his approach to writing about complex subjects such as coercive control, how he balances writing while working a full-time job and the enduring influence of Columbo on his work.  Follow Dan on Twitter at @DanMalakin and Instagram. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us...

Frankie is going to dark places with Sam Holland, author of The Puppet Master, to discuss what makes a psychopath, the importance of dogs in her new series and the joys of local research. Follow Sam on Twitter at @SamHollandBooks and Instagram at @samhollandbooks, or visit her website at www.samhollandbooks.com. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram...

Frankie is stalking the Newcastle streets with Trevor Wood, author of The Silent Killer, to find out how Nadina Matheson inspired his latest book, learn about how real-life medical developments have impacted his protagonist's story and the perfect recipe for a comforting mid-week dinner. Follow Trevor on Twitter at @TrevorWoodWrite and Facebook at @TrevorWoodAuthor, or visit his website at https:/...

Frankie is heading up north to bring you all of the best bits from the Harrogate Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2024. A HUGE thank you to the following folks for helping to make this wild ride of an episode happen: Ruth Ware, Katie, Lisa and everyone at Ed PR, the whole team at Harrogate, Suk Pannu, T.M. Logan, J.M. Hall, Ian Moore, L.V. Matthews, Adam Simcox, Vaseem Khan, Imran Mah...

Frankie is on trial with Kate Foster, author of The King's Witches, to discuss the real history at the heart of her fiction, why stories of "witchcraft" endure and the mind-blowing true story that has inspired her next book. Follow Kate on Instagram at @katefosterauthor and Twitter at @katefostermedia.  Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and...

Frankie has found Kellye Garrett, author of Missing White Woman, live and in-person to discuss her journey through writing, why she doesn't let trauma define her characters, her secret to the best mash potatoes and so much more! Our conversation was recorded backstage at Capital Crime 2024, so please excuse the audio quality and background noise. Follow Kellye on Instagram and Twitter at @kellyeke...

Frankie is future-gazing with Jo Callaghan, author of In the Blink of an Eye and Leave No Trace, to discuss how much "luck" can play a part in publishing, the impact of AI on the industry and how to balance life and full-time job with writing.  Follow Jo on Twitter at @JoCallaghanKat.  Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @rea...

Frankie is going down under with Sally Hepworth, author of Darling Girls, to discuss the importance of positive representation of neurodivergence in literature, changing the conversation on "villains" and how she managed not to fold under the pressure of laundry-gate.  Follow Sally on Instagram at @sallyhepworth or visit her website at www.sallyhepworthauthor.com. Want to talk books? Email us...

Frankie is setting sail with the iconic Commander Kate Mosse, author of The Ghost Ship and so many more incredible books, to find out the inspiration behind the latest chapter in the Joubert Family Chronicles, how to build trust with your readers and her plans for a new genre direction. Follow Kate on Twitter at @KateMosse and on Instagram at @katemossewriter Want to talk books? Email us at readan...

Frankie will trent carefully as the legendary Karin Slaughter returns to discuss her latest book, This is Why We Lied, the art of creating complex characters, avoiding classic tropes and the importance of hope in crime stories. Follow Karin on Twitter at @SlaughterKarin and on Instagram at @karinslaughterauthor. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram...

Frankie is painting the town dead with Ellery Lloyd (aka Collette Lyons and Paul Vlitos), authors of The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby, as they discuss the art of truly collaborative writing, practical advice for historical research and the real artists that inspired their latest book.  Follow Ellery Lloyd on Twitter at @ElleryLloydAuthor and on Instagram at @ellerylloyd_author. Want to ta...

Frankie is cooking up a storm with Suk Pannu, author of Mrs Sidhu’s ‘Dead and Scone’, as they discuss developing a beloved character across multiple mediums, balancing procedural policing with amateur sleuthing, the enduring genius of Agatha Christie and how John Betjeman did Slough dirty.  Follow Suk on Twitter at @sukpannu and on Instagram at @suk.pannu.  Want to talk books? Email us a...

Frankie is exploring 70s Leeds with Katy Massey, author of All Us Sinner, to discuss moving from memoirs to crime fiction, how her mother inspired her latest work, how to approach researching the recent past and the representation of sex workers in literature.  Follow Katy on Twitter at @TangledRoots1.  Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram...

Frankie is stumbling upon a series of murders with Chris Carter, author of The Death Watcher, to find out how becoming a writer saved his life, the real events that inspired his latest book and why he'll always travel the world to meet his readers. Follow Chris on Instagram at @chriscarterbooksofficial.  Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and...

Frankie says her first hello to Tim Weaver, author of The Last Goodbye, as they discuss adapting books for the screen, the discipline of writing constantly, creating characters that endure and the underated excellence of a Five Guys burger. Follow Tim on Twitter and Instagram at @timweaverbooks.  Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads...

Frankie found great company in a Lonely Place with Stig Abell, author of Death in a Lonely Place, as they discuss writing for the joy if it, how to fit your word count in around a very busy lifestyle, coming to terms with your writing ticks and the best Agatha Christie books. Follow Stig on Twitter at @StigAbell and on Instagram at @thestigabell.  Want to talk books? Email us at readandburied...

Twice upon a time, Frankie visits a whole new world with John Connolly, author of The Land of Lost Things, to learn about the personal meaning behind his writing, bring folklore to life, being constantly annoyed and the ineffable simplicity of a plain cinnamon bun. Follow John on Twitter at @jconnollybooks and on Instagram at @johnconnollybooks.  Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedp...

Frankie is on the hunt for a killer with Helen Fields, author of Profile K, as she rises from the literary graveyard to discuss the importance of sharing the victim's story, the evolution of profiling technology and the makings of a murderer. Follow Helen on Twitter at @Helen_Fields and on Instagram at @helenfields_author, or visit her website at www.helenfields.com. Want to talk books? Email us a...

Frankie is making herself at home with Caz Frear, author of Five Bad Deads, as they discuss the differences in writing domestic noir vs. police procedurals, the dangers of self-perception and how her first book changed her life.  Follow Caz on Instagram at @cazzifwrites. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Fo...

Frankie is in a staff meeting with the wonderful J.M. Hall, scriptwriter and author of A Clock Stopped Dead, to discuss writing through anger with tea and sponge cake, dealing with unsolicited honesty and the soothing impact of a green pen.  Follow Jonathan on Instagram at @jm_hall_writer. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @read...

Frankie is backpacking through Thailand with the delightful Emily Freud, author of Her Last Summer, to discuss writing worlds that you know, the theraputic power of structuring a narrative, working "the twist" into a story and the life (and death) saving power of the Kindle. Follow Emily on Twitter at @MsEmilyFreud and Instagram at @emilyfreud_. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast...

Frankie is exploring a remote island with Simon McCleave, author of The Drowning Isle, to discuss how his career in television and film development has influenced his approach to crime writing, what he learned from going on police ride-alongs and the iconic legacy of The Bill. Follow Simon on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @simonmccleaveauthor or visit his website at www.simonmccleave.com . Wa...

Frankie is walking the streets of Liverpool with TM Payne, author of Long Time Dead, to find out all about her journey to becoming a crime writer, the key to writing a killer epigraph, the power of poetry and just how fun vegetables can be. Follow Tina on Twitter at @Tinap66Payne. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodca...

Frankie sits down with the incredible C.L. Taylor, author of Every Move You Make, to discuss the horrors of stalking, writing about trauma, meeting your characters in real life and the best recipe for garlic bread. Follow Cally on Twitter at @callytaylor, on Instagram at @cltaylorauthor and sign up for her newsletter at www.cltaylorauthor.com. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@g...