Read and Buried Podcast

Frankie is down the rabbit hole with Abigail Dean, author of Day One and Girl A, to discuss conspiracy theories, how to write when you have a full-time job and her truly perfect hair.  Follow Abigail on Twitter and Instagram at @abigailsdean. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @readburi...

Frankie is on the Maeve with the wonderful Jane Casey, author of A Stranger in the Family, to discuss writing a long running series, carrying books in your head and the comforting power of mac and cheese.  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 Follow us...

Frankie is heading back in time with Mandy Robotham, author of The Hidden Storyteller, to discuss writing historical crime fiction, research highlights, the endless allure of spy stories and cracking knits.  Follow Mandy on Twitter at @mandyrobothamuk and on Instagram at @robothammandy. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @readand...

Frankie is very X-cited to be joined by Gregg Hurwitz, author of the iconic Orphan X books and so much more, to discuss the latest instalment in series, the importance of reading broadly and the beauty of a dog's life. Follow Gregg on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at @GreggHurwitz. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @readand...

Frankie faces down a tempest with the formidable Tina Baker, author of What We Did In The Storm, to discuss imposter syndrome, writing through trauma and the most adorable real-life meet-cute you'll ever hear. Follow Tina on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at @tinabakerbooks. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Foll...

Frankie is backstage with Chris MacDonald, author of The Actor, to workshop the best way to write a thriller, the most intriguing true crime stories and the flashest way to exit stage left. Follow Chris on Twitter and Instagram at @chrismacdwriter. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @readbur...

Frankie's moving in with Susan Allott, author of The House on Rye Lane, to discuss writing across different timelines, polishing ideas and the unexpected perks of having your phone stolen. Follow Susan on Twitter at @susanallott and Instagram at @susanallottauthor or visit her website at www.susanallott.com . Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and...

Frankie is braving the elements with Hannah Richell, author of The Search Party, to discuss the power of weather, a multitude of excellent business ideas and a number of minor poisonings. Follow Hannah on Twitter and Instagram at @hannahrichell.  Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @read...

Frankie sits down with Araminta Hall, author of One of the Good Guys, to discuss gendered violence, the post #MeToo world and the comforting power of a tuna baked potato.   Follow Araminta on Twitter and Instagram at @aramintahall.  Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @readburi...

After a pretty big update, Frankie and Sarah are joined by the delightful Leonie Swann, author of The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp, to talk getting older, curious sheep, grapefruit juice and more! Follow Leonie on Instagram at @_leonieswann.  Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @readburie...

Frankie and Sarah are rounding off the year by talking morality, murder and psychopathy with the magnificent Sarah Moorhead, author of The Treatment and Witness X! Buy the books that Sarah has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-sarah-moorhead Follow Sarah on Twitter at @semoorhead and Instagram at @sarahmoorheadauthor. You s...

Frankie and Sarah are Chateauing the line with Ruth Kelly, author of The Escape, to discuss influencers, ghostwriting and the murder-inducing power of sour sweets. Buy the books that Ruth has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-ruth-kelly Follow Ruth on Twitter and Instagram at @ruthywriter. Want to talk books? Email us at re...

Frankie and Sarah are ready to puzzle solve AND start a whole new business with the wonderful Alexandra Benedict, author of The Christmas Jigsaw Murders. Buy the books that Alexandra has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-alexandra-benedict Follow Alexandra on Twitter at @ak_benedict and Instagram at @a.k.benedict. Want to t...

Frankie chills out with the ultra-cool Chris Frost, author of the new festive crime thriller The Killer's Christmas List! Buy the books that Chris has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-chris-frost Follow Chris on Twitter and Instagram at @cmacwritescrime. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow...

Frankie and Sarah enjoy a spot of subCULTure, Irn-Bru pizza and brilliant book chat with the wonderful Cailean Steed, author of Home! Buy the books that Cailean has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-cailean-steed/ Follow Cailean on Twitter at @CaileanSteed or on Instagram at @caileansteedauthor. Want to talk books? Email us...

Something important happened today - Frankie and Sarah checked-in with Will Carver, author of Upstairs at the Beresford, for a refreshingly open conversation about his approach to writing, being qUiRkY and committing mass houmouscide. Buy the books that Will has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-will-carver/ Follow Will all...

Frankie and Sarah are feeling festive with the lovely S.J.I. Holliday and her new book, The Party Season, and they are LOVIN' IT. Also, we didn't say the name outloud for some reason (helpful in an audio medium!) but the book Susi would be buried with is Blood Like Mine by Stuart Neville. Buy the books that Susi has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-...

Frankie and Sarah are getting spoooooky with the delightful Louise Davidson, author of the chilling Victorian Gothic ghost story The Fortunes of Olivia Richmond. Buy the books that Louise has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-louise-davidson Follow Louise on Twitter and Instagram at @louisedwriter. Want to talk books? Email...

Frankie and Sarah get two for the price of one from a delightful chat with Lizzy Barber, author of Nanny Wanter, AND Charlotte Duckworth, author of The Wrong Mother. Buy the books that Lizzy and Charlotte have written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-lizzy-barber-and-charlotte-duckworth Follow Lizzy on ALL of the socials at @lizzy...

Frankie and Sarah are joined en français by the brilliant Ian Moore, author of The Man Who Didn't Burn and the Val de Follet series, to discuss the horrors of travel, writing processes across genres and the enduring power of a piña colada. Buy the books that Ian has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-ian-moore/ Follow Ian on...

Frankie and Sarah are joined in the interrogation room by the Great British Police Advisor himself, Graham Bartlett, to discuss the power of quiet voices, his editing style and the paperback release of his latest book, Force of Hate. Buy the books that Graham has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-graham-bartlett Follow Grah...

Frankie goes for a delightful dip with the ever-so-lovely L.V. Matthews to discuss her new book, Silent Waters, the publishing industry and the enduring power of marmite. Buy the books that Liv has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-lv-matthews/ Follow Liv on Twitter at @lv_matthews and Instagram at @lv_matthews_author. Want...

Sarah and Frankie are joined by the wonderful Heleen Kist, author of Killer Bodies, to discuss the horrors of exercise, a higher level of plotting and the good bits of Goodreads. Buy the books that Heleen has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-heleen-kist/ Follow Heleen on Twitter at @hkist, on Facebook at @heleenkistauthor...

Sarah and Frankie are joined by Kate London, author of The Misper, to discuss writing compelling police procedurals, the seismic impact of modern culture wars and Finding Nemo. Buy the books that Kate has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-kate-london/ Follow Kate on Twitter at @K8London or on Facebook and Instagram at @Kate...

In this special episode, Frankie goes off piste and on a wild and rambling road to report from the Harrogate Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2023. Buy the books mentioned in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/frankie-s-harrogate-2023-reading-list Find out more about the Festival here: https://harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/crime-writing-festival/ HUGE thanks to The...