In Suspense
125 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHello 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
Moving the goal posts with Sandie Jones
July 21, 2021 23:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBWelcome 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.
Creating Killer Hooks with Jo Spain
July 07, 2021 23:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBWelcome 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.
Tackling Contentious Topics with Rachel Edwards
June 23, 2021 23:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBWelcome 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)!!
The importance of author websites and newsletters with Charlotte Duckworth
June 09, 2021 23:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBWelcome 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!
How to be a hybrid author with Mel Sherratt and Caroline Mitchell
May 12, 2021 23:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBWelcome 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.
Having your novel optioned for TV or Film with T.M. Logan and Nikki Smith
April 28, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBWelcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In this episode we talk to best-selling authors T.M. Logan and Nikki Smith about their film and TV deals and what it actually means to have a book optioned.
S3, episode 1: Writing as a second career
April 14, 2021 23:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBA podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In today's episode we're talking to New York Time best seller, BA Paris, on her latest book, The Therapist, and discussing Writing as a Second Career.
S2, episode 6: Violence in crime fiction. How much is too much?
March 18, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBA new podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. For our final episode in the series we chat to the amazing Nadine Matheson about her debut novel The Jigsaw Man, the first in a new grisly crime series, and discuss violence in crime fiction, how much is too much? We'll be back with Series 3 of In Suspense on the 15th May!
S2, episode 6: Violence in crime fiction. How much is too much?
March 18, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBA new podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. For our final episode in the series we chat to the amazing Nadine Matheson about her debut novel The Jigsaw Man, the first in a new grisly crime series, and discuss violence in crime fiction, how much is too much? We'll be back with Series 3 of In Suspense on the 15th May!
S2, episode 5: The highs and lows of a writing career particularly during the pandemic
March 04, 2021 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBA brand new video podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This week we're talking about the highs and lows of a writing career particularly during the pandemic. Our guest is best selling author Jack Jordan.
S2, episode 4: Fresh takes on classic thriller concepts
February 18, 2021 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBA video podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In this episode we chat to New York Times best seller, Sarah Pearse, about her debut novel The Sanitorium, and what it means to find a fresh take on a classic thriller concept.
S2, episode 3: Setting and Culture
February 04, 2021 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBA new podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In this episode we're talking about setting and culture in fiction with the amazing Trisha Sakhlecha, author of Your Truth or Mine? and Can You See Me Now?
S2, episode 3: Setting and Culture
February 04, 2021 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBA new podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In this episode we're talking about setting and culture in fiction with the amazing Trisha Sakhlecha, author of Your Truth or Mine? and Can You See Me Now?
S2, episode 2: Research vs. Writing What You Know
January 21, 2021 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBWelcome to episode 2, series 2 of In Suspense, a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In today's episode we're talking about research vs. writing what you know. Our guest today is former British top ten freestyle snowboarder and debut novelist Allie Reynolds.
S2, episode 1: Author Longevity
January 07, 2021 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBWelcome back to series 2 of In Suspense, a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we're discussing author longevity with best selling author Simon Kernick.
S2, episode 1: Author Longevity
January 07, 2021 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBWelcome back to series 2 of In Suspense, a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we're discussing author longevity with best selling author Simon Kernick.
Episode 6: Creative Writing Courses
November 11, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBA brand new podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In our final episode of series one, we talk to Sunday Times Best Seller, Karen Hamilton on her experience of a creative writing course.
Episode 5: Working with a Digital Publisher
October 29, 2020 00:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBA brand new video podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This week Lesley Kara and Lauren North talk to Amazon best seller S.E Lynes on all things books and digital publishing.
Episode 5: Working with a Digital Publisher
October 29, 2020 00:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBA brand new video podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This week Lesley Kara and Lauren North talk to Amazon best seller S.E Lynes on all things books and digital publishing.
Episode 4: Journey to Publication
October 14, 2020 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBA new video podcast by Lesley Kara and Lauren North for fans and writers of crime fiction. This week we interview ourselves on our journeys to publication.
Episode 3: The importance of supporting other authors
September 30, 2020 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBThis week Lesley Kara and Lauren North discuss the importance of supporting other authors, with special guest and fellow psychological suspense author, Tracy Buchanan.
Episode 3: The importance of supporting other authors
September 30, 2020 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBThis week Lesley Kara and Lauren North discuss the importance of supporting other authors, with special guest and fellow psychological suspense author, Tracy Buchanan.
Episode 2: The enduring popularity of psychological thrillers with special guest SJ Watson
September 16, 2020 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBA brand new video podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This week Lesley and Lauren discuss the enduring popularity of psychological thrillers as well as interviewing the legendary SJ Watson.
Episode 2: The enduring popularity of psychological thrillers with special guest SJ Watson
September 16, 2020 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBA brand new video podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This week Lesley and Lauren discuss the enduring popularity of psychological thrillers as well as interviewing the legendary SJ Watson.
Episode 1: The Autumn Crush
August 30, 2020 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBWelcome to the very first episode of our fortnightly podcast In Suspense. Today we're talking about the impact of the Autumn crush on authors.