Frankie is in at the deep end with Hazel Barkworth, author of The Drownings, to discuss her writing journey, representation of feminism in literature, Barbara Cartland aspirations and why Easter egg chocolate is so underrated. The Drownings is out NOW. Order your copy here. Follow Hazel on Instagram at @hazelbarkworth. Want to talk books? Email us …

SEASON 22 EPISODE 3 SPECIAL "COMEDY MUSIC" EPISODE! The Check's in the Mail - "Weird Al" Yankovic Foux Du Fafa - Flight of the Conchords Carol Brown - Flight of the Conchords You Don't Have to Be a Prostitute - Flight of the Conchords Pregnant Women are Smug - Garfunkel and Oates 29 / 31 - Garfunkel and Oates In My Country - The Lemon Sisters Natal…

Frankie is weathering the storm with the legendary Jeffery Deaver, author of South of Nowhere, to learn about creating iconic characters, his writing formula, the value of his "give me a break" standard, his connection to the UK and prospective punning over a pint! South of Nowhere is out NOW. Order your copy here. Follow Jeffery at @officialjeffer…

Frankie is drinking the Kool-Aid with returning guest Lizzy Barber, author of Be Mine, to learn about her fascination with cults, motherhood, cool girls and writing twists. Follow Lizzy on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter at @bylizzybarber. Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburie…

Frankie is on a Jacknife's edge with Anna Bailey, author of Our Last Wild Days, to discuss their journey to book two, how their lived experience became character research and why you should always hold on to everything you write. Follow Anna on Instagram at @annabaileywrites. Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] Follow us …

Frankie is freewheeling with Jeremy Vine, author of Murder on Line One, to discuss the culture wars, the importance of character, the best Agatha Christie books and the longest list of book recommendations the podcast has ever had! Follow Jeremy on Instagram at @thejeremyvine. Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] Follow us…

Season 22 Episode 2 Edibles - Foamboy Washington DC - Zack Keim Better Days - Zack Keim Praise - Panda Bear Ends Meet - Panda Bear Midwinter Swimmers - The Innocence Mission John Williams - The Innocence Mission Pray to Me - Dyan What Fiction Is For - Dyan You Were the Ones I Had to Betray - Dean Wareham The Cloud is Coming - Dean Wareham Fine Day …

Frankie is enjoying a spot of bird watching with Chris Bridges, author Sick to Death, while learning about his journey to becoming an author, his mission to change the representation of disability in fiction and the horror of badly-behaved theatre goers. Follow Chris on Instagram at @chrisbridgeswriter or subscribe to his Substack at https://substa…

Frankie is on the ice with returning guest TM Logan, author of The Daughter, to discuss why he's drawn to telling family-centred stories, writing dynamic characters, the upcoming #TM10 and his not-so-secret musical theatre experience. Follow Tim everywhere at @tmloganauthor or visit his website at www.tmlogan.com. Want to talk books? Email us at re…

Frankie is checking in with Nita Prose, author of The Maid's Secret, to discuss her final chapter in the Molly the Maid story, the importance of representation in art and how she developed a "shift work" approach to writing that gets results. Follow Nita on Instagram at @nitaprose or visit her website at www.nitaprose.com Want to talk books? Email …

Frankie is having a meet-cute with Lucy Roth, author of When Sally Killed Harry, to discuss the rise of the feminist revenge sub-genre, getting council funding to write this book, the allure of psychopaths and the nostalgic glory of 90s music. Follow Lucy on Instagram at @lucyenichol Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] Fo…

Frankie is playing god with Jenny Morris, author of An Ethical Guide to Murder, while learning all about her move from academia to writing fiction, complex moral dilemmas, channelling grief and the vast superiority of Thai food. Follow Jenny on Instagram at @dr_jennymorris Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] Follow us on …

Frankie is looking for a fairy tale ending as she digs up AK Benedict to discuss the genius of her marketing, her obsession with fairy tales and folklore, balancing life with writing and her ongoing revenge plot against horses. Follow Alexandra on Instagram at @a.k.benedict Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] Follow us on…

Frankie is diving in with Anna Sharpe (aka Anna Mazzola), author of Notes on a Drowning, to discuss her move to writing political thrillers, the challenge of making details of the legal process accessible, unjust snobbery towards the crime genre and why we'll be digging her up in a year's time. Follow Anna on Facebook and Instagram at @annamazzolaw…

Frankie is doing some detective work with Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things, to discuss the incredible success of her debut, her deeply personal connection with the book, taking a chance on yourself and the vast superiority of cherry Pepsi Max. (Apologies for Frankie's poor audio) Follow Jennie on Instagram at @jennie.godfrey …

Frankie is snowed in with Amanda Brooke, author of Nightfall, to find out the inspiration behind her snowy locked room thriller, the impact of grief on her work and how her life changed when she discovered Branston's Baked Beans. Follow Amanda on Instagram and Facebook at @AmandaBrookeAuthor or visit her website at www.amanda-brooke.com. Want to ta…

Frankie is feeling the heat with Tom Wood, author of Firefight and the Victor the Assassin series, to learn how he keeps things fresh twelve books in, how to battle self-doubt, the vital importance of spreadsheets and how it feels to have a TV series based on his books in development with Matthew Fox and HBO. Follow Tom on Facebook and Instagram at…

Frankie is ice cold with Will Dean, author of the Tuva Moodyson mysteries and so much more. Wrap up warm and join them as they discuss the inspiration for his latest book in the series, Ice Town, writing a character completely different from himself, his approach to standalones and, of course, Bernie. Follow Will on Instagram at @willrdean or visit…

Frankie is au français with returning guest Ian Moore, author of Follet Valley series, the Juge Lombard and so much more, to discuss friendship, how he balances the many stories in his head and maintaining the will-they-won't-they relationship with his characters. Follow Ian everywhere at @ianmooreauthor or visit his website at www.ianmoore.info. W…

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]…