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 Instag…

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 re…

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…

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 rea…

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 Fol…

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@…

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 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.…

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 Twi…

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 Instagr…

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? Emai…

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 …

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 read…

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 …

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, …

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 readandburiedp…

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. F…

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 Fo…

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.sallyhepw…

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 @kate…

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 read…

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 …

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…

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 readandburiedpo…

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 readandburied…

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@…

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. W…

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. Wa…

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 w…

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 Ins…

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.c…

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_. Wa…

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 …

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 Follo…

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…

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: @readandb…

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 a…

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 …

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@gmai…

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…

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: @r…

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 readandb…

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: @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…

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: @readandbu…

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 @semoo…

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 a…

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_…

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?…

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…