The Conversation with Nadine Matheson

Send us a text Dreda Say Mitchell MBE is an award-winning and internationally bestselling author, campaigner, broadcaster and journalist. Dreda's first novel was the acclaimed and award winning Running Hot and to date she she written 20 books. Her books have been translated into 14 languages and she's been collaborating with her partner, Ryan Carter, since her fifth book. Dreda Say Mitch...

Send us a text Lia Middleton is a barrister and author. Her debut novel, When they Find Her was published in 2021. Her second novel, Your Word or More was published in 2022. Lia's third novel, The Confession , will be published on 31 August 2023. WELCOME TO THE CONFESSION ROOM: An online forum for anonymous atonement. Some people confess to affairs, others to stealing. Some admit deep, dark w...

Send us a text Christie J Newport is the winner of the first Joffe Books Prize for Crime Writers of Colour. Her debut, which was unanimously received by the judges, was published in 2022.  Since developing a rare illness as a child, Christie found reading and creating stories to be an escape. Writing crime and psychological thrillers set in her home city is her passion. It’s always been her dream...

Send us a text Simon Toyne is an author, tv producer and screenwriter. His debut novel Sanctus was the biggest selling debut in 2011. His sixth novel, Dark Objects, was published in 2022.  Count to three,’ her mother told her, the last words she would ever speak. An Impossible Crime Scene A wealthy woman is found brutally murdered in the locked fortress of her London mansion. Surrounding her are f...

Send us a text Ratchel Faturoti is a British-Nigerian author, editor, screenwriter and poet. She believes it’s important for readers to see themselves represented well in stories.  Her first YA novel, Sade and her Shadow Beasts was published in 2022. Her second novel, Finding Folkshore , will be published on 6 April 2023.  When 16-year old Fola, struggling to deal with her brother’s cancer diagnos...

Send us a text Leodora Darlington is the publishing director at Orion Books and the founder of the Owned Voice. The aim of Owned Voices is to help nurture the talent of under-represented writers and demystify the way the publishing industry works. Leodora was named a Bookseller Rising Star in 2021 and her expertise has resulted in her producing best-selling commercial fiction and authors. Follow L...

Send us a text Mark Stay is a novelist and screenwriter. His Witches of Woodville series is published by Simon & Schuster, and his new film Unwelcome premiered at the Sitges Festival recently , and was released by Warner Bros. in 2023.   The Guardian said , “This is Straw Dogs by way of Fraggle Rock, essentially; but the script by Wright and Mark Stay weaves in enough anxieties, both contempor...

Send us a text Graham Bartlett a former detective and now a crime fiction and police advisor to authors and TV writers as well as a Sunday Times best selling crime writer. His latest novel, Force of Hate , is released on 23 March 2023.   "When a firebomb attack at a Brighton travellers’ site kills women and children, Chief Superintendent Jo Howe has strong reason to believe the new, dubiously...

Send us a text Lauren North is an author.  She has written four psychological thrillers.  Lauren is also the co-host of the 'In Suspense Podcast'. Lauren's pen name is L.C. North. 'The Ugly Truth', a book club thriller, will be published on 16th March 2023. Melanie Lange has disappeared. Her father, Sir Peter Lange, says she is a danger to herself and has been admitted to...

Send us a text  Part Two Nicola Williams is a Barrister, Judge and Author.  26 years after the release of her debut crime novel, Without Prejudice , her second novel,  Until Proven Innocent   will be released on 16 March 2023 .  " Spectacular! British crime fiction has a dazzling new voice in Nicola Williams' Tony Parsons The gripping new courtroom thriller following barrister Lee Mitche...

Send us a text Part One Nicola Williams is a Barrister, Judge and Author.  26 years after the release of her debut crime novel, Without Prejudice , her second novel,  Until Proven Innocent   will be released on 16 March 2023 .  " Spectacular! British crime fiction has a dazzling new voice in Nicola Williams' Tony Parsons The gripping new courtroom thriller following barrister Lee Mitchel...

Send us a text Alex Call is the owner of Bert's Books , an independent bookshop in Swindon, UK. You can visit Bert's Books online, subscribe to one of the monthly bundles or visit the shop and pick out some of the great books already selected. If you can’t find what you’re looking for then use the contact page to send your request. www. Bertsbooks.co.uk Bert's Books 54 Godwin Court,...

Send us a text Carolynn Bain - Afrori Books This is a bonus episode to save Afrori Books . Afrori Books is an independent bookshop in Brighton, UK owned by Carolynn Bain and is the biggest supplier of books by Black Authors. Afrori Books is at risk of closure.  Four days before Christmas they found out that on  1st April their monthly payment to their landlord will quadruple and in addition they e...

Send us a text Amen Alonge is an author and solicitor. His debut thriller, A Good Day to Die , was released in 2022. 'Action-packed, gripping, and wildly entertaining . . . Amen Alonge is a powerful new voice in thriller writing and a talent to watch' ADAM HAMDY Meet Pretty Boy. Vengeance is on his mind. His real name: unknown His code of conduct: don't be a pawn in someone else&apo...

Send us a text Anna Caig works with The Society of Authors, Jericho Writers,The Literary Consultancy, Tŷ Newydd Writing Centre and The Romantic Novelists' Association, as well as one-to-one with many writers. She has worked in communications for 20 years, specialising in media relations and strategic marketing campaigns, and is an experienced and engaging public speaker. ​Anna also writes his...

Send us a text Welcome to Episode One of 'The Conversation'. My first guest is author Scarlett Brade.  Scarlett's debut thriller, The Hive , was published in July 2022 and will be published in paperback on 25 May 2023. The Hive explores our darkest fears of the relationship between social media and mental health, but, most importantly, the strength of sisterhood against all the odds...

Send us a text The Conversation podcast will be launching in seven days.   Don't forget to subscribe and follow so that you don't miss out on 'The Conversation.' Episode One: Tuesday 31 January 2023 Email or send a WhatsApp message if you'd like to be a guest or have any questions. theconversation@nadinematheson.com WhatsApp: +44 7831 128 739 Support the show "Enjoyin...

Send us a text Introducing The Conversation with bestselling author Nadine Matheson. Nadine lives in London and is a lawyer and author.  Her bestselling crime  novel, The Jigsaw Man, was published by HQ in 2021, has been sold in 15 territories to date and will be translated into 14 languages.  Her second novel in the Detective Inspector Anjelica Henley series, The Binding Room, is out now. Nadine...