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In Suspense

124 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

Hello and welcome to ‘In Suspense’, a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction, hosted by Lesley Kara and Nikki Smith. In each series we’ll be interviewing a wide range of authors, both established and debut, and focussing on a particular topic/theme. If there are any topics you'd like us to talk about, do get in touch on any of our social media platforms. Full length episodes are released every three weeks with occasional series of minisodes in between, where we hear from the experts on all manner of writing and publishing. 

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Episodes

Behind the Scenes with Alan Johnson

April 04, 2024 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

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 Proust Mr Bowling Buys a Newspaper, by Donald Henderson What We Did In The Storm, by Tina Baker Close to Death, by Anthony Horowitz

Behind The Scenes with Ashley Elston

March 14, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

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.

Behind The Scenes with Tracy Sierra

February 22, 2024 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

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.

Behind The Scenes with Robert Goddard

February 01, 2024 00:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

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 Thackeray THE GUEST by B.A. Paris THE ORDINARY MAN by Christie J. Newport

Modernising the crime writing Community

December 14, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

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 

Agent Minisode 7: Moving on from your agent

December 07, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.92 MB

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

True crime fiction – should you make the murderer likeable?

November 30, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

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 Allott Antarctica by Claire Keegan   Emma’s recommendations:  Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens Frankenstein by Mary Shelley     Nikki’s recomme...

Agent Minisode 6: When a manuscript doesn't sell

November 23, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.64 MB

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

Writing in Two Genres

November 16, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

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’s reco...

Agent Minisode 5: Agent Misconceptions

November 09, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 6.99 MB

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

Putting Gothic in Thrillers

November 02, 2023 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

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 McMahon The Salt Path by Raynor Winn The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell    Lesley: None of this is True by Lisa Jewell The Secret Ho...

Agent Minisode 4: Author and agent relationship - Boundaries

October 25, 2023 23:00 - 10 minutes - 7.44 MB

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

The Importance of Festivals

October 19, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

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 Thorn Blood Like Mine by Stuart Neville All of Us Are Broken by Fiona Cummins Nikki’s recommendations:  Leave No Trace by Jo Callaghan Lauren’s recommendations: Home by Cailean Stead  The M...

In Suspense Special with Trevor Wood

October 14, 2023 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

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 Wilding Lauren’s recommendations: Night Watc...

Agent Minisode 3: Author and Agent relationships

October 11, 2023 23:00 - 11 minutes - 8.14 MB

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

Why heists never go out of fashion

October 04, 2023 23:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

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-Robinson Knife Skills for Beginners by Orlando Murrin (out Feb 2024)   Lesley’s recommendations:  Secret Hours by Mick Herron The Housekeepers by Alex Hay   Nik...

Agent Minisode 2: Submitting to agents

September 27, 2023 23:00 - 11 minutes - 7.88 MB

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

Mixing it up: how to successfully blend genres

September 20, 2023 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

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 series Five Nigh...

Agent Minisode 1: The role of the agent

September 13, 2023 23:00 - 11 minutes - 7.73 MB

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

Thrillers - How dark is too dark?

September 06, 2023 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

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 Jewell Just Between Us by Adele Parks    Nikki recommendations: The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon Monsters by Claire Dederer Lauren’s recommendations: Th...

What makes successful commercial fiction?

July 19, 2023 23:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

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 Fremlin The House of Whispers by Anna Mazzola Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister      Nikki recommendations: The Babysitter by Emma Curtis (Out in O...

It's All Smoke & Mirrors

July 05, 2023 23:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

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 Myster...

The Rise of the Feminist Thriller

June 21, 2023 23:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

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 Newman Ghost Girl Banana by Wiz Wharton

Thrillers with a difference & quirky protagonists

June 17, 2023 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

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 ...

Writing On Trend

June 07, 2023 23:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

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 Cla...

Serial Killer dos and don'ts

May 24, 2023 23:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

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 Sittenfield Jordan Harper’s series:  The Last King of California Lessons in Violence   Alice Hunter:  The Vanishing of Class 3B by Jackie Kabler  The People Watcher by Sam Lloyd (J...

Writing for the Modern Reader

May 10, 2023 23:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

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: Beh...

Delivering A High Concept Novel

April 26, 2023 23:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

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 Agassi Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel The Last Dance by Mark Billingham Forensics by Val McDermid...

How publishers sell books to retailers

April 05, 2023 23:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

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 nex...

Social Media for Authors Minisode 6: What authors need to remember

March 29, 2023 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.6 MB

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’s Guide...

What Makes A Great Book for TV?

March 23, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

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 Places by...

Social Media for Authors Minisode 5: TikTok for Authors

March 16, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.02 MB

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 Guide to...

The Power of Storytelling

March 09, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

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:  The My...

Social Media for Authors Minisode 4: Instagram and Instagram Reels

March 02, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.76 MB

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.com The Author’s Gu...

Should I dump by day job now I have a book deal?

February 23, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

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 Parikh Lauren: The A...

Social Media for Authors Minisode 3: How to sell books on social media

February 16, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes - 8.14 MB

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.com The Author’s...

Stand Alones to Series

February 09, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

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

Social Media for Authors Minisode 2: How to grow followers on social media

February 02, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes - 7.66 MB

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.com  The ...

The Midas Touch – Books to TV, & Resilience

January 26, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

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 find us h...

Social Media for Authors Minisode 1: Social media platforms explained

January 19, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MB

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.com The Author’s ...

AI & Writing - should we be worried?

January 12, 2023 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

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 Suspense is on social medi...

Busting the myths of digital publishing

December 15, 2022 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

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! 

Minisode 6: Policing for Authors - the big thing to remember!

December 08, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.92 MB

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...

Career Longevity: Adapting to the market

December 01, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

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. 

Career Longevity: Adapting to the market

December 01, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

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. 

Minisode 5: Creating Great Character

November 24, 2022 00:00 - 11 minutes - 8.14 MB

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...

Double Trouble: Writing as a duo

November 17, 2022 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

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.

Minisode 4: Police Lingo & Acronyms

November 10, 2022 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.31 MB

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 thirt...

What's in a name? Pen names and name changes

November 03, 2022 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

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.

Minisode 3: Bending the Rules

October 26, 2022 23:00 - 10 minutes - 7.2 MB

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 police ...