In Suspense

Welcome to Series 11, Episode 6 of In Suspense - a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today, on our final episode of this season, we are going behind the scenes with book bloggers, Stu Cummins and Charlotte Wilson, to chat about what's involved in being online book reviewers.Recommendations this week include:'Dark Matter' by Blake Crouch'The School Reunion' by Shalini Boland'One of the Good Guys' by Araminta Hall'The Search Party' by Hannah Richell

Welcome to series 11, episode 5 of In Suspense - a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we are going Behind The Scenes with Rebecca Thorne to chat about her book The Grief House, and we also have book recommendations for The Other Tenant by Lesley Kara, A Good Place to Hide A Body by Laura Marshall, The Sea Cemetery by Aslak Nore, The Last Murder At The End of The World by Stu Turton and A Killer In The Family by Gytha Lodge.

Welcome to Series 11, episode 4 of In Suspense - a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we are going Behind the Scenes with Alan Johnson, whose new book Death on the Thames is out now! We also have some fabulous book recommendations for you: In Search of Lost Time, by Marcel ProustMr Bowling Buys a Newspaper, by Donald HendersonWhat We Did In The Storm, by Tina BakerClose to Death, by Anthony Horowitz

Welcome to series 11, episode 3 of In Suspense - a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we are going Behind The Scenes with Ashley Elston whose new book First Lie Wins is out now! We also have some fabulous book recommendations for you - Lost to Dune Road by Kara Thomas, Daughter of Mine by Megan Miranda, Finlay Rolls The Dice by Elle Cosimano, Every Step You Take by MA Hunter and Things Don't Break On Their Own by Sarah Easter Collins.

Welcome to series 11, episode 2 of In Suspense, a podcast for fans and writers of crime and thrillers. Today we are going Behind The Scenes with Tracy Sierra and chatting about her amazing book NIghtwatching which is out now & getting rave reviews! We also have some other book recommendations this week which are: 27 Minutes by Ashley Tate, The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey, Oh William! by Elizabeth Strout and Our Holiday by Louise Candlish.

Welcome to series 11, Episode 1 of In Suspense - a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today, Lesley and Nikki are chatting to Robert Goddard about the latest in his Umiko Wada series, The Fine Art of Uncanny Prediction.Book recommendations in this episode were:VANITY FAIR by William Makepeace ThackerayTHE GUEST by B.A. ParisTHE ORDINARY MAN by Christie J. Newport

Welcome to series 10, episode 9 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today is our Christmas special and we’re chatting to Vaseem Khan about The Death of a Lesser God and our topic today which is Modernising the crime writing community

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our final minisodes on agents, and we’re asking Agent Assistant, Alice Hoskyns from C&W, all of your questions from submitting to agents to that author-agent relationship. Today’s episode is on moving on from your agent You can find out more about Alice and C&W here: https://cwagency.co.uk/agent/alice-hoskyns

Welcome to series 10, episode 8 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we’re chatting to Eleni Kyriacou & Emma Flint on the topic of true crime fiction – should you make the murderer likeable? Here are the books we recommend on today’s show: Eleni’s recommendations:House on Rye Lane by Susan AllottAntarctica by Claire Keegan Emma’s recommendations: Oliver Twist by Charles DickensFrankenstein by Mary Shelley Nikki’...

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our sixth of seven minisodes on agents, and we’re asking Agent Assistant, Alice Hoskyns from C&W, all of your questions from submitting to agents to that author-agent relationship. Today’s episode is on When a manuscript doesn’t sell. You can find out more about Alice and C&W here: https://cwagency.co.uk/agent/alice-hoskyns

Welcome to series 10, episode 7 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we’re chatting about writing in two genres with Julie Mae Cohen. Here is the link for a 20% discount for Julie’s Novel Gazing post-it or any course on Novel gazing by using the code: INSUSPENSE20 https://novel-gazing-with-julie-cohen.teachable.com/Here are the books we recommend on today’s show: Julie’s recommendations: Doppleganger by Naomi Klein Nikki’...

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our fifth of seven minisodes on agents, and we’re asking Agent Assistant, Alice Hoskyns from C&W, all of your questions from submitting to agents to that author-agent relationship. Today’s episode is on agent misconceptions You cand find out more about Alice and C&W here: https://cwagency.co.uk/agent/alice-hoskyns

Welcome to series 10, episode 6 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to C.J. Cooke about her latest novel, A Haunting in the Arctic, and our topic today is “Putting Gothic in Thrillers.”Here are the books we recommend on today’s show: Carolyn’s recommendations:Winter People by Jennifer McMahonThe Salt Path by Raynor WinnThe Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell Lesley:None of this is True by Lisa JewellThe Secret Hours by...

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our fourth of seven minisodes on agents, and we’re asking Agent Assistant, Alice Hoskyns from C&W, all of your questions from submitting to agents to that author-agent relationship. Today’s episode is on author and agent relationships – boundaries. You cand find out more about Alice and C&W here: https://cwagency.co.uk/agent/alice-hoskyns

Welcome to series 10, episode 5 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we’re talking about The Importance of Festivals with thriller author Alex North. Here are the books we recommend on today’s show:Alex’s recommendations:The Grief House by Rebecca ThornBlood Like Mine by Stuart NevilleAll of Us Are Broken by Fiona CumminsNikki’s recommendations: Leave No Trace by Jo CallaghanLauren’s recommendations:Home by Cailean Stead The Myster...

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we have an In Suspense Special with Trevor Wood. Trevor is our first returning guest and he’s joining us again to share what he’s learnt about the publishing journey in the last three years as well as telling us about this latest novel You Can Run. Here are the books we recommend on today’s show: Trevor’s recommendations:Speak of the devil by Rose WildingLauren’s recommendations:Night Watchin...

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our third of seven minisodes on agents, and we’re asking Agent Assistant, Alice Hoskyns from C&W, all of your questions from submitting to agents to that author-agent relationship. Today’s episode is on author and agent relationships You cand find out more about Alice and C&W here: https://cwagency.co.uk/agent/alice-hoskyns

Welcome to series 10, episode 3 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we’re chatting about why heists never go out of fashion with debut author of The Housekeepers Here are the books we recommend on today’s show: Alex’s recommendations:The Square of Sevens by Laura Shephard-RobinsonKnife Skills for Beginners by Orlando Murrin (out Feb 2024) Lesley’s recommendations: Secret Hours by Mick HerronThe Housekeepers by Alex Hay N...

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our second of seven minisodes on agents, and we’re asking Agent Assistant, Alice Hoskyns from C&W, all of your questions from submitting to agents to that author-agent relationship. Today’s episode is on submitting to agents You cand find out more about Alice and C&W here: https://cwagency.co.uk/agent/alice-hoskyns

Welcome to series 10, episode 2 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting Lisa Hall about her latest novel, The Mysterious Double Death of Honey Black, and the topic today is “Mixing it up: how to successfully blend genres.”Here are the books we recommend on today’s show: Lisa’s recommendations:Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult The Things We Left Behind by Lucy Score Lesley’s recommendations:Mick Heron’s Slow Horses seriesFive Nights b...

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our first of seven minisodes on agents, and we’re asking Agent Assistant, Alice Hoskyns from C&W, all of your questions from submitting to agents to that author-agent relationship. Today’s episode is on the role of the agent. You cand find out more about Alice and C&W here: https://cwagency.co.uk/agent/alice-hoskyns

Welcome to series 10, episode 1 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting B.P. Water about his latest novel, Notes on a Murder, and our topic today is “Thrillers – How dark is too dark?”Here are the books we recommend on today’s show: Barnaby:None of this is True by Lisa JewellJust Between Us by Adele Parks Nikki recommendations:The Quiet Tenant by Clemence MichallonMonsters by Claire DedererLauren’s recommendations:The myster...

Welcome to series 9, episode 8 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting Holly Seddon about her latest novel, The Short Straw, and our topic today is “What makes successful commercial fiction?”Here are the books we recommend on today’s show: Holly:Uncle Paul by Celia FremlinThe House of Whispers by Anna MazzolaJust Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister Nikki recommendations:The Babysitter by Emma Curtis (Out in Oc...

Welcome to series 9, episode 7 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to Imran Mahmood about his latest novel, All I Said Was True, and our topic today is “It’s All Smoke and Mirrors,” which is about how far we can get away with our characters misleading the reader.Here are the books we recommend on today’s show:Imran:The Square of Sevens by Laura Shephard-Robinson (narrated by Imogen Wilde)Black Thorn by Sarah Hilary The Mysterious C...

Welcome to series 9, episode 6 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we’re chatting the rise of the feminist thriller with the amazing Natali Simmonds. Here are the books we recommend on today’s show:Natali’s recommendations:The Short Straw by Holly Seddon (out July 2023)We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine NewmanGhost Girl Banana by Wiz Wharton

Welcome to series 9, episode 5 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’ve got an In Suspense special today with the fabulous Sam Lloyd, author of The Memory Wood, The Rising Tide and out this week, The People Watcher. Our topic today is thrillers with a difference and quirky protagonists. Here are the books we recommend on today’s show: Sam’s recommendations:The Trap by Catherine Ryan Howard (August 2023)Nikki’s recommendations:Notes On A Dis...

Welcome to series 9, episode 4 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to Ruth Kelly about her latest book, The Villa, and our topic today is Writing On Trend.Here are the books we recommend on today’s show: Ruth's recommendations:The Hike by Lucy Clarke Nikki’s recommendations:Reasonable People by Caroline Hulse (August 2023)The Trap by Catherine Ryan Howard (August 2023) Lauren’s recommendations:The Vanishing of Class 3B by...

Welcome to series 9, episode 3 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to two amazing authors -Sam Holland and Alice Hunter about ‘Serial Killer dos and don’ts. Here are the books we recommend on today’s show: Sam Holland:Romantic Comedy by Curtis SittenfieldJordan Harper’s series: The Last King of CaliforniaLessons in Violence Alice Hunter: The Vanishing of Class 3B by Jackie Kabler The People Watcher by Sam L...

Welcome to series 9, episode 2 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to bestselling author, Amanda Reynolds, about her novel The Assistant, and our topic for today is ‘Writing for the Modern Reader’Here are the books we recommend on today’s show: Amanda’s books recommendations: The Other Mothers by Katherine Faulkner (out 08 June 2023)The Vanishing of Class 3B by Jackie Kabler (out 11 May 2023) Nikki’s recommendations:Behin...

Welcome to series 9, episode 1 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to the amazing Will Dean about his novel The Last Passenger, and our topic for today is ‘Delivering the high concept novel.’Here are the books we recommend on today’s show: Will’s books recommendations: All The Sinners Bleed by S.A. Crosby Open by Andre AgassiStation Eleven by Emily St John MandelThe Last Dance by Mark BillinghamForensics by Val McDermid&n...

Welcome to series 8, episode 7 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to bestselling crime author, Robert Gold, about his novel Eleven Liars, and our topic for today is ‘How publishers sell books to retailers.’This is the last episode of series 8. We’re back on the 27th April with a fantastic line up of guests and topics! Here are the books we recommend on today’s show:Robert’s book recommendations: Cara Hunter’s new book out ne...

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our final minisode on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist and author, Zoe Lea. These minisodes are all about how authors can make the most out of social media, grow followers and sell their books. Today’s episode is on what authors need to remember To find out more about Zoe Lea and to buy her books, follow these links: Zoe’s website – www.zoelea.com The Author’...

Welcome to series 8, episode 6 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to bestselling crime author, Simon McCleave, about his novel In To Deep, and our topic for today is ‘What Makes A Great Book for TV?’Don’t forget to check out our minisodes for this series, which is on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist, Zoe Lea. Here are the books we recommend on today’s show:Simon’s book recommendations: My Dark Place...

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our fifth of six minisodes on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist and author, Zoe Lea. These minisodes are all about how authors can make the most out of social media, grow followers and sell their books. Today’s episode is on TikTok for Authors To find out more about Zoe Lea and to buy her books, follow these links: Zoe’s website – www.zoelea.com The Author’s G...

Welcome to series 8, episode 5 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to the fabulous Louise Swanson (also known as Louise Beech) about her novel End Of Story and our topic for today is ‘The Power of Storytelling’Don’t forget to check out our minisodes for this series, which is on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist, Zoe Lea. Here are the books we recommend on today’s show:Louise’s book recommendations: Th...

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our fourth of six minisodes on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist and author, Zoe Lea. These minisodes are all about how authors can make the most out of social media, grow followers and sell their books. Today’s episode is on Instagram and Instagram Reels To find out more about Zoe Lea and to buy her books, follow these links: Zoe’s website – www.zoelea.comThe Author’s G...

Welcome to series 8, episode 4 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to debut novelist Mira Shah about her novel Her and our topic for today is ‘Should I give up my day job now I have a book deal?’Don’t forget to check out our minisodes for this series, which is on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist, Zoe Lea. Here are the books we recommend on today’s show: Mira: The Circus Train by Amita ParikhLau...

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our third of six minisodes on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist and author, Zoe Lea. These minisodes are all about how authors can make the most out of social media, grow followers and sell their books. Today’s episode is on how to sell books on social media To find out more about Zoe Lea and to buy her books, follow these links: Zoe’s website – www.zoelea.comThe Author’...

Welcome to series 8, episode 3 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting Stand alones to series with two authors at the top of their game - Fiona Cummins and Tim Weaver!Don’t forget to check out our minisodes for this series, which is on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist, Zoe Lea. In Suspense is on social media. You can find us here: https://linktr.ee/insuspense

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our second of six minisodes on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist and author, Zoe Lea. These minisodes are all about how authors can make the most out of social media, grow followers and sell their books. Today’s episode is on how to grow followers on social media. To find out more about Zoe Lea and to buy her books, follow these links: Zoe’s website – www.zoelea.co...

Welcome to series 8, episode 2 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to the wonderful and phenomenally talented Louise Candlish today about her latest book, The Only Suspect, as well as our topic which is The Midas Touch – Books to TV, & Resilience. Don’t forget to check out our minisodes for this series, which is on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist, Zoe Lea. In Suspense is on social media. You can...

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our first of six minisodes on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist and author, Zoe Lea. These minisodes are all about how authors can make the most out of social media, grow followers and sell their books. Today’s episode is on Social Media platforms explained To find out more about Zoe Lea and to buy her books, follow these links: Zoe’s website – www.zoelea.comThe Author’s...

Welcome to series 8, episode 1 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is AI & Writing – should we be worried? and we're speaking to the very talented debut author Jo Callaghan about this topic and her novel In The Blink Of An Eye. Don’t forget to check out our minisodes this series, which is on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist, Zoe Lea. The first minisode is coming on 19th January. In Suspens...

Welcome to series 7, episode 8 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is busting the myths of digital publishing, and we're speaking to best selling author Ruth Heald about her latest book The Nanny and her experience of working with a digital-first publisher. We're on a Christmas break now but we'll be back in January with lots more amazing guests!

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our sixth and final minisode on policing for authors with police advisor and author Graham Bartlett. These minisodes are all about how authors can ensure authenticity when writing about the police. Today’s episode is on Policing for Authors – the big thing to remember! Graham is a best-selling author and crime and police procedural advisor to fiction and TV writers He was a police officer for th...

Welcome to series 7, episode 7 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Career Longevity: Adapting to the market, and we're speaking to Adele Parks MBE about her phenomenal success, writing across three genres over twenty-two years, as well as her latest thriller One Last Secret.

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our fifth of six minisodes on policing for authors with police advisor and author Graham Bartlett. These minisodes are all about how authors can ensure authenticity when writing about the police. Today’s episode is on Creating Great Characters. Graham is a best-selling author and crime and police procedural advisor to fiction and TV writers He was a police officer for thirty years and mainly pol...

Welcome to series 7, episode 6 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Double Trouble: Writing as a duo and we're speaking to husband and wife team Ellery Lloyd (Collette Lyons & Paul Vlitos) about how they write their novels as well as their latest novel, Reece Witherspoon Book club Pick, The Club.

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our fourth of six minisodes on policing for authors with police advisor and author Graham Bartlett. These minisodes are all about how authors can ensure authenticity when writing about the police. Today’s episode is on Police Lingo and Acronyms – how much is too much? Graham is a best-selling author and crime and police procedural advisor to fiction and TV writers He was a police officer for thi...

Welcome to series 7, episode 5 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is What's in a name? Pen names and name changes, and we're speaking to best selling author Sharon Bolton about this as well as her new book, The Dark - a gripping and twisty thriller about the dark world of incels.

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our third of six minisodes on policing for authors with police advisor and author Graham Bartlett. These minisodes are all about how authors can ensure authenticity when writing about the police. Today’s episode is on Bending the rules: Real Life Policing versus Fictional Policing. Graham is a best-selling author and crime and police procedural advisor to fiction and TV writers He was a po...

Welcome to series 7, episode 4 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Writing Close to Home and the benefits of writing locations you know well. Our guest today is the lovely Rachael Blok.

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our second of six minisodes on policing for authors with police advisor and author Graham Bartlett. These minisodes are all about how authors can ensure authenticity when writing about the police. Today’s episode is on Research. Graham is a best-selling author and crime and police procedural advisor to fiction and TV writers He was a police officer for thirty years and mainly policed the c...

Welcome to series 7, episode 3 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Regional Noir and we have the wonderful Russ Thomas joining us to talk about his Sheffield based crime series.

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our first of six minisodes on policing for authors with police advisor and author Graham Bartlett. These minisodes are all about how authors can ensure authenticity when writing about the police. Today’s episode is on The Importance of Getting it Right. Graham is a best-selling author and crime and police procedural advisor to fiction and TV writers He was a police officer for thirty years...

Welcome to series 7, episode 2 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is all about the books we've written that for one reason or another haven't been published and what to do with them. We're chatting to psychological thriller writer, Heleen Kist, about her new novel - What I Hid From You - and her journey to self-publishing.

Welcome to series 7, episode 1 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Sexy Settings. We're chatting to actress and author, Catherine Steadman about her latest novel The Family Game and its very sexy setting of New York high society. The Family Game is out on 29th September.

Welcome to series 6, episode 9 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Keeping It Real - Part II: Storyline & Plot. We're chatting to Sunday Times Best Seller, Victoria Selman about her fictional true crime novel and much more!

Welcome to series 6, episode 8 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Sequels & Villains with global bestselling author Lisa Jewell. We chat about her latest novel, The Family Remains as well as The Truth About Lisa Jewell - A year in the life of a bestselling novelist.

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Here is our penultimate minisode on the editing process with author and editorial director Phoebe Morgan. Today we’re chatting about messy drafts or editing as you go. Phoebe Morgan is a bestselling author and award-winning editor. You can follow her on Twitter @Phoebe_A_Morgan, Instagram @phoebeannmorgan, Facebook @PhoebeMorganAuthor or find her blog about publishing and writing at www.phoebemorganauth...

Welcome to series 6, episode 7 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Policing for Authors, and we’re chatting to Police Procedural Advisor and best-selling author, Graham Bartlett.

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Here is our final minisode on the editing process with author and editorial director Phoebe Morgan. Today we’re chatting about the author editor relationship. Phoebe Morgan is a bestselling author and award-winning editor. You can follow her on Twitter @Phoebe_A_Morgan, Instagram @phoebeannmorgan, Facebook @PhoebeMorganAuthor or find her blog about publishing and writing at www.phoebemorganauthor.com.Yo...

Welcome to series 6, episode 6 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We're having a weekend special episode with the fabulous Sunday Times and New York Times best selling author - Fiona Barton.

Welcome to series 6, episode 5 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today, Lesley and Lauren talk to psychological suspense author Penny Batchelor on the importance of representing the world we live in through our characters.You can find Penny's blog, Thriller Women, here: www.thrillerwomen.co.uk.

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Here is our fourth minisode on the editing process with author and editorial director Phoebe Morgan. Today we’re chatting about the characterisation. Phoebe Morgan is a bestselling author and award-winning editor. You can follow her on Twitter @Phoebe_A_Morgan, Instagram @phoebeannmorgan, Facebook @PhoebeMorganAuthor or find her blog about publishing and writing at www.phoebemorganauthor.com. You c...

Welcome to series 6, episode 4 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today, Lesley and Lauren chat about the best and the worst parts of being an author.

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Here is our third minisode on the editing process with author and editorial director Phoebe Morgan. Today we’re chatting about the saggy middle. Phoebe Morgan is a bestselling author and award-winning editor. You can follow her on Twitter @Phoebe_A_Morgan, Instagram @phoebeannmorgan, Facebook @PhoebeMorganAuthor or find her blog about publishing and writing at www.phoebemorganauthor.com.You can find lin...

Welcome to series 6, episode 3 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to Amen Alonge about his debut novel - A Good Day to Die - and our topic today: Carving out time to write.

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Here is our second minisode on the editing process with author and editorial director Phoebe Morgan. Today we’re chatting about self-editing. Phoebe Morgan is a bestselling author and award-winning editor. You can follow her on Twitter @Phoebe_A_Morgan, Instagram @phoebeannmorgan, Facebook @PhoebeMorganAuthor or find her blog about publishing and writing at www.phoebemorganauthor.com. You can find ...

Welcome to series 6, episode 2 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to best-selling author, Harriet Tyce, about her latest novel - It Ends At Midnight - and our topic today: The Next Deal – When, Where, How.

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our first of six minisodes on the editing process with author and editorial director Phoebe Morgan. Today we’re talking about the role of the editor. Phoebe Morgan is a bestselling author and award-winning editor. You can follow her on Twitter @Phoebe_A_Morgan, Instagram @phoebeannmorgan, Facebook @PhoebeMorganAuthor or find her blog about publishing and writing at www.phoebemorganauthor.com.&nb...

Welcome to our first episode of series 6 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Sex in thrillers: how much is too much? We're chatting to winner of the Daily Mail First Novel Competition, Lizzy Barber, about writing sex scenes and her second novel - OUT OF HER DEPTH.

Welcome to series 5, episode 7 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Location, Location, Location, with author and editorial direction for Harper Collins, Phoebe Morgan. As well as discussing the editorial process, Phoebe gives insights into the lure of the exotic thriller, and what the future might hold for their popularity.

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is the sixth and final minisode with psychologist and author Philippa East. Today we’re talking about building confidence in your writing. Philippa East is the author of psychological suspense novels Little White Lies - which was shortlisted for the CWA “New Blood” Dagger Award - and her latest release, Safe and Sound. Alongside her writing, Philippa works as a Clinical Psychologist. Here are links to b...

Welcome to series 5, episode 6 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Finger on the pulse of themes, and we're chatting to Sunday Times best seller, Sarah Vaughan, on the themes of her books and how they resonate with the current zeitgeist. We'll also be chatting about her latest thriller - Reputation, which is out now!

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is the fifth of our minisodes with psychologist and author Philippa East. The minisodes will run in between our regular shows for series 5 and will cover topics on author wellbeing. Today we’re talking about building confidence in your writing. Philippa East is the author of psychological suspense novels Little White Lies - which was shortlisted for the CWA “New Blood” Dagger Award - and her l...

Welcome to series 5, episode 5 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Pushing the Genre Boundaries in Thriller Fiction with Kate Mildenhall, author of a near-future, dystopian thriller - The Mother Fault - out in paperback on 3rd March.

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is the fourth of our minisodes with psychologist and author Philippa East. The minisodes will run in between our regular shows for series 5 and will cover topics on author wellbeing. Today we’re talking about recognising stress and how to relieve it. Philippa East is the author of psychological suspense novels Little White Lies - which was shortlisted for the CWA “New Blood” Dagger Award - and her ...

A podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In today's episode Lesley and Lauren catch up after appearing at the Bay Tales live event, and chat books and writing.

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is the third of our minisodes with psychologist and author Philippa East. The minisodes will run in between our regular shows for series 5 and will cover topics on author wellbeing. Today we’re talking about coping with public speaking & networking events. Philippa East is the author of psychological suspense novels Little White Lies - which was shortlisted for the CWA “New Blood” Dagger Award ...

Welcome to series 5, episode 3 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is The Delights & Dangers of Podcasting with our amazing guests - Chris McDonald, Sean Coleman and Rob Parker - who are of course the Blood Brothers podcast trio.

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is the second of our minisodes with psychologist and author Philippa East. The minisodes will run in between our regular shows for series 5 and will cover topics on author wellbeing. Today we’re talking about dealing with negative reviews. Philippa East is the author of psychological suspense novels Little White Lies - which was shortlisted for the CWA “New Blood” Dagger Award - and her latest rele...

Welcome to series 5, episode 2 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Keeping Pace. Our guest today needs no introduction. It is the global bestselling author, Linwood Barclay who’ll be sharing his tips for keeping pace and talking about his latest book TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY, which is out on the 3rd February. p.s. Mentioned on the show this week is Lauren's giveaway of a weekend package to Harrogate Crime Writing Festival. If anyo...

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is the first of our minisodes with psychologist and author Philippa East. The minisodes will run in between our regular shows for series 5 and will cover issues on author wellbeing. Today we’re talking about staying calm during the submissions process. Philippa East is the author of psychological suspense novels Little White Lies - which was shortlisted for the CWA “New Blood” Dagger Award - ...

Welcome to series 5, episode 1 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Putting the Thrill in Thrillers. We're chatting to the phenomenal C.L. Taylor about this as well as her latest book HER LAST HOLIDAY, which is out in paperback on 20th January.

Welcome to series 4, episode 9 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. It's our Christmas special!!!! Our topic today is Why author events are so important. We're chatting to Bay Tales duo Vic Watson and Simon Bewick, who share their experience of running author events throughout lockdown and why they believe it's so important for authors to connect with readers.

Welcome to series 4, episode 8 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is When to give up on your book. We're chatting to psychological suspense author, Emma Curtis on when to power through that tricky middle and when to ditch the idea completely, and if there are any steps we can do to prevent our books from being ditched.

Welcome to series 4, episode 7 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is How to be a Literary Power House. We're joined by the hugely successful Sophie Hannah, who in addition to sharing her experiences and advice, also gives up two exclusives!

Welcome to series 4, episode 6 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is So You Want To Write A Police Procedural? We're joined by best selling author Olivia Kiernan who shares her expertise as well as some top tips.

Welcome to series 4, episode 5 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Submissions and the Long Road to Success, and we're joined by best selling author and winner of the 2020 CWA New Blood Dagger award, Trevor Wood.

Welcome to series 4, episode 4 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Working with an independent publisher and we're joined by Emma Christie and Louise Mango who give us some fascinating insights into their experiences working with The Welbeck Publishing Group and Red Dog Press.

Welcome to series 4 episode 3 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In today's episode we're discussing author wellbeing. Our guest today is the wonderful Philippa East, who as both an author and a clinical psychologist gives some very helpful and easy steps authors can take to reduce their stress levels and improve their concentration.

Welcome to a special edition of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In today's episode Lauren and Lesley talk about mentoring, and an opportunity for a writer to be mentored by them. If you write psychological suspense or thrillers and you're interested in being mentored by Lauren and Lesley then listen to the show for the details and email Lauren@Lauren-North.com by the 7th October 2021.

Welcome to series 4 episode 1 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In today's episode we talk to global best selling author Shari Lapena about her latest book, Not A Happy Family, and our topic for today – A Writer's Year

Welcome to series 3 episode 7 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In today's episode we talk to journalist and best-selling author Sandie Jones about her latest book, The Guilt Trip, and our topic for today – moving the goal posts.

Welcome to series 3 episode 6 of In Suspense - a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction.In today's episode we talk to the phenomenal Jo Spain about her latest book, The Perfect Lie, writing for TV, and our topic for today - creating killer hooks.

Welcome to series 3, episode 5 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction.In this episode we're talking about tackling contentious topics with Rachel Edwards. We'll also be talking about her latest novel Lucky, which is out today (24.06)!!

Welcome to series 3, episode 4 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction.In this episode we talk to US Today Best Seller Charlotte Duckworth about the importance of author websites and newsletters, and lots more!

Welcome to series 3, episode 3 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction.In this episode we talk to best-selling authors Mel Sherratt and Caroline Mitchell about how to be a hybrid author and much more.