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Coffee Break with Alexandra Benedict: The Christmas Cracker Killer

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In this episode of The Conversation Coffee Break, host Nadine Matheson welcomes the brilliant Alexandra Benedict, author of the delightful murder mystery, The Christmas Cracker Killer. Join us as we dive into the whimsical world of Christmas-themed mysteries and the creative process behind writing a festive whodunit.


Alexandra shares her journey of crafting this unique story, which features her protagonist Edie O'Sullivan, an 82-year-old crossword setter with a flair for fashion and a sharp wit. Set on a remote Scottish island during a luxurious Christmas getaway, Edie and her companions find themselves embroiled in a series of puzzling murders, all linked to bespoke Christmas crackers filled with riddles. We discuss the challenges of writing a holiday-themed book, the importance of character development, and how Alexandra balances multiple writing projects simultaneously.


Listeners will enjoy insights into the intricacies of planning a mystery, the significance of titles, and the surprising facts Alexandra learned while researching Christmas crackers. This episode is a festive treat, perfect for those who love a good mystery wrapped in holiday cheer.


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Buy The Christmas Cracker Killer

Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️

Buy books by my guests on Bookshop.org


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In this episode of The Conversation Coffee Break, host Nadine Matheson welcomes the brilliant Alexandra Benedict, author of the delightful murder mystery, The Christmas Cracker Killer. Join us as we dive into the whimsical world of Christmas-themed mysteries and the creative process behind writing a festive whodunit.


Alexandra shares her journey of crafting this unique story, which features her protagonist Edie O'Sullivan, an 82-year-old crossword setter with a flair for fashion and a sharp wit. Set on a remote Scottish island during a luxurious Christmas getaway, Edie and her companions find themselves embroiled in a series of puzzling murders, all linked to bespoke Christmas crackers filled with riddles. We discuss the challenges of writing a holiday-themed book, the importance of character development, and how Alexandra balances multiple writing projects simultaneously.


Listeners will enjoy insights into the intricacies of planning a mystery, the significance of titles, and the surprising facts Alexandra learned while researching Christmas crackers. This episode is a festive treat, perfect for those who love a good mystery wrapped in holiday cheer.


Follow Alexandra Benedict


Buy The Christmas Cracker Killer

Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️

Buy books by my guests on Bookshop.org


Follow Nadine Matheson

Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  continue reading

176 episodes

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