Louise Candlish on Secrets, Suspense & Surviving Two Decades in Crime Fiction.

Last night, we were joined LIVE by none other than Louise Candlish – the Sunday Times and internationally bestselling author behind Our House, Our Holiday, The Only Suspect, and her latest thriller A Neighbour’s Guide to Murder.Louise’s books have sold hundreds of thousands of copies, won multiple awards (including the British Book Awards Crime & Thriller of the Year and the Capital Crime Fingerprint Award), and even made it to TV with the smash-hit ITV adaptation of Our House starring Martin Compston and Tuppence Middleton.But more than the accolades, Louise’s secret weapon is her ability to find danger in the everyday, crafting stories that feel all too real. And in this interview, she told us exactly how she does it.One viewer left this comment: “Awesome interview!”Her latest book, A Neighbour’s Guide to Murder, does exactly that. At its heart is the age-gap friendship between Gwen and Pixie – two neighbours who form an unlikely bond that soon spirals into scandal and, inevitably, murder. BUY IT HERE!Community questions.One of the joys of our live shows is hearing YOUR questions. So it was great to see so many tune into the live show from the various platforms we shared it to. What would really help us grow is if those people, and you, could like the YouTube video, leave a comments, and share it. This will help like-minded people find the show.Support The Writing Community Chat Show.We’ve recently become a non-profit, dedicated to supporting authors and bringing interviews like this to you free, every week.If you enjoy what we do and want to help us keep growing, you can donate here:👉 https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TheWCCSEvery donation (big or small) goes directly back into the show, covering streaming costs, equipment, and helping us reach even more writers and readers. Thank you.The Kindle Storyteller Award 2025 is Open – and We’re Official Partners!We’re proud to announce that The Writing Community Chat Show is an official promotional partner for this year’s Amazon Kindle Storyteller Award.This award is one of the biggest opportunities in self-publishing, open to anyone who publishes a new, unpublished book on KDP between 1 May and 31 August 2025.What’s at stake?🥇 £20,000 cash prize👀 Your book in front of industry pros – including 2024 winner JD Kirk, who was just on our show🌍 Massive visibility on Amazon’s dedicated Storyteller Award pageIt’s free to enter, you keep all your rights, and it might just change your career.👉 Read the full entry details here.Catch up on the full interviewIf you missed it live, you can watch the full conversation with Louise Candlish right now on YouTube:🎥 Watch the replay here »Trust us, you’ll come away inspired – whether you’re a crime fiction fan, a writer yourself, or just love hearing how great storytellers do what they do.Thank you again to Louise Candlish for such an open, engaging, and inspiring chat. And thank YOU for tuning in, asking questions, and being part of this incredible community.📣 Authors! Want your book seen by thousands?We’re dropping our YouTube ads to give YOU the spotlight!🎥 We’ll play your book trailer on The Writing Community Chat Show, and include your links everywhere – in the podcast description, YouTube description, and our Substack article.👉 Why does this matter?All funds from this promotion go directly back into supporting our non-profit, helping us:✨ Provide free author interviews and exposure for indie writers.✨ Run writing workshops that inspire and educate.✨ Grow a supportive global community for authors.💌 Spaces are limited!DM us or email [email protected] to book your spot today.📚 Your book gets seen. Our community grows stronger.#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #AuthorsOnYouTube #IndieAuthor #BookPromoTogether as one, we get it done.– CJ & Chris, The Writing Community Chat Show#LouiseCandlish #AuthorInterview #OurHouse #CrimeFiction #PsychologicalThriller #TheWCCS #KindleStorytellerAward #AmazonKDP #SuburbanNoir This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewccs.substack.com/subscribeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-writing-community-chat-show--5445493/support.Connect With The Community🏆 Ranked #3 Writing Podcast in the UK (2025) The WCCS is more than a show; it’s a masterclass in the craft and business of storytelling. Join 380+ interviews with NYT Bestsellers, Indie Icons, and Celebrities.📺 Watch the Full Shows: The Writing Community Chat Show | 360+ Author Interviews, Writing Tips & Creative Chaos.✍️ The Stories Behind the Stories And Great Writing Articles: WRITE, CONNECT, GROW, With The Writing Community Chat Show. | 📚The WCCS | Substack🚀 Support the Mission With Tips And Donations: PayPal.MeTogether as one, we get it done! The Writing Community Chat Show is a proud supporter of indie authors and creative persistence.