Read and Buried Podcast

Frankie is on a Royal Assignment with the legendary Peter James, author of The Hawk is Dead, to learn about being the Queen's favourite, dealing with imposter syndrome, his best writing advice and snooping around Buckingham Palace.Order your copy of The Hawk is Dead hereFollow Peter on Instagram at @peterjamesukWant to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is retiring with Fergus Craig, author of I'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home, to discuss his approach to writing across various mediums, being a fair storyteller, finding joy in 'silly little lines' and the importance of a two week cooling off period.Order your copy of I'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home hereFollow Fergus on Instagram at @drferguscraigWant to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is getting meta with C.B. Everett, author of The Final Chapter, to learn about the challenges of writing a book within a book, managing the voices in his head, the liberation that comes with true creativity and his mirage of a last meal.Order your copy of The Final Chapter hereFollow C.B. / Martyn on Instagram at @martynwaites4847Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is waiting on the platform with Ilona Bannister, author of Five, to find out what inspired her move to writing thrillers, finding the voices of her characters and the supportive joy of bookstagram.Order your copy of Five hereFollow Ilona on Instagram at @ilona.bannisterWant to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hannah King, author of Little Darlings, returns to the podcast to discuss how she approaches traumatic stories, maturing as an author, writing for a reader vs for yourself and the formative impact of Lemony Snicket. Order your copy of Little Darlings hereFollow Hannah on Instagram at @_hankingauthor.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is taking the stand with Kristin Koval, author of Penitence, to discuss her personal journey with forgiveness inspired her novel, writing cross-genre and with love and what it means to be a "garbage can reader".Order your copy of Penitence hereFollow Kristin on Instagram at @kristinkovalwriter.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is being watched with B.A. Paris, author of When I Kill You, to find out the true event that inspired her latest book, finding her voice as a writer, getting into the heads of characters and why you should NEVER kill a dog in your novel!Order your copy of When I Kill You hereFollow Bernadette on Instagram at @baparisauthor.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is heading into the woods with Rebecca Hannigan, author of Darkrooms, to learn about her road to writing her debut novel, why being called 'literary' is the ultimate compliment, the importance of loving your characters and checking to see if her friend Marie will listen to this podcast episode...Order your copy of Darkrooms hereFollow Rebecca on Instagram at @rebeccahanniganauthor.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is eulogising with Emma Simmerman, author of Here Lie All the Boys Who Broke My Heart, to find out how she wrote her first book while working full-time, what she's learned on her publishing journey, the beneficial cringe of keeping a diary and more.Order your copy of Here Lie All the Boys Who Broke My Heart hereFollow Emma on Instagram at @emmasimmerman.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is on the cliffs with Sarah Vaughan, author of Based on a True Story, to find out what she's learned from adapting her books for the screen, why family dynamics are so interesting, the diversity of Rupert Friend and top tips for battling imposter syndrome. Order your copy of Based on a True Story hereFollow Sarah on Instagram at @svaughanauthor or visit her website at www.sarahvaughanauthor.com.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is headed Nowhere with the incredible Catriona Ward, author of Nowhere Burning, to discuss making friends with the darkness, writing through grief with love, cult criteria and her Julia Stiles story.Order your copy of Nowhere Burning hereFollow Catriona on Instagram at @catward66.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is looking for guidance from M.K. Oliver, author of A Sociopath's Guide to Marriage, to learn how it feels to have huge buzz around his debut, falling on a voice and whether the world is ready for a two meat roast.Order your copy of A Sociopath's Guide to Marriage hereFollow M.K. Oliver on Instagram at @mk_oliver_writer.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is making friends with Dean Koontz, the legendary and international bestselling master of suspense. They discuss his new book, The Friend of the Family, how publishing has changed, how his characters speak to him and why dog people are the best people.Order The Friend of the Family hereFollow Dean on Instagram at @deankoontzofficial or visit his website at www.deankoontz.com.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is in a time-loop with C.E. Hulse, author of Vivian Dies Again, to learn about her complicated journey to writing this book, finding humour in your own work, combating the loneliness of a solitary job and why Poirot is the greatest comfort show of all-time.Order your copy of Vivian Dies Again hereFollow Caroline on Instagram at @carolinehulse1 or visit her website at www.carolinehulseauthor.com.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is joining the Q to speak to Vaseem Khan, author of Quantum of Menace, to discuss what it was like to work with the Ian Fleming estate, writing standalones vs serieseses, tricking readers and his camel-based escape plan.Order your copy of Quantum of Menace hereFollow Vaseem on Instagram at @vaseemkhanwriter or visit his website at www.vaseemkhan.com.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is buzzing to chat to Mark Edwards, author of The Wasp Trap, to discuss spotting psychopaths in the wild, difficult book children, climbing the first draft mountain and shocking karaoke performances. Order your copy of The Wasp Trap here.Follow Mark on Instagram at @markedwardsauthor.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is starting a podcasters support group with Philippa Hall, host of the chart-topping Quick Book Reviews, to discuss her phenomenal success, the highs and lows of podcasting, editing and admin anxiety and, of course, biscuits.Subscribe to Quick Book Reviews here.Follow Philippa everywhere at @quick_book_reviews.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is back on the Wirrel with returning guest T.M. Payne, author of Count The Dead, to discuss how her career has blossomed over the last year, finding the perfect partner in writing and in life, future book plans and chocolate-covered acorns.Order your copy of Count The Dead hereFollow Tina on Instagram at @tmpayneauthor.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you the brilliant Elly Griffiths and L.V. Matthews in conversation, chaired by Frankie, at a Literary Afternoon Tea at Victoria Hall in Hartley Wintney.The event was organised by the amazing Blue Bear Bookshop. Visit their online Bookshop here.A HUGE thank you to Elly Griffiths, LV Matthews, Khira at Blue Bear Bookshop, the incredible volunteers at Victoria Hall and everyone who attended!Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is in the kitchen with Danielle Valentine, author of The Dead Husband Cookbook, to learn about writing her most personal book yet, creating her shadow-self, the truth about publishing and what it was like working with Ryan Murphy! Order your copy of The Dead Husband Cookbook here.Follow Danielle on Instagram at @daniellevalentinebooks.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie will never forget her chat with Matthew Blake, author of Anna O and A Murder In Paris, where they discussed exploring the concept of memory, the importance of character in crime stories, using research as flavour and his advice for getting into screenwriting. Order your copy of A Murder in Paris here.Follow Matthew on Instagram at @matthewblakewriter or subscribe to his Substack at https://substack.com/@matthewblakewriter. Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is undercover with LV Matthews, author of To Love a Liar, to discuss the real life events that inspired her new book, the lightening effect of dogs, preferred burial methods and the importance of reading with empathy.Order your copy of To Love a Liar hereFollow Liv on Instagram at @l_v_matthews_author.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is caught in the cross hairs with M.W. Craven, author of The Final Vow, to discuss his 10 year publishing anniversary, being tapped to write James Bond books, making band t-shirts "his brand" and how it feels to know that someone was buried with HIS book.Order your copy of The Final Vow here.Follow Mike on Instagram at @m.w.craven or visit his website at www.mwcraven.com.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is in the lab with Will Carver, podcaster and author of Kill Them With Kindness, to learn why he's always busting genres, his love of character vignettes, compassion fatigue and going out on a killer line.Order your copy of Kill Them With Kindess here.Follow Will on Instagram at @will_carver or visit his website at www.willcarver.co.uk.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is cleaning up with Adele Parks, author of Our Beautiful Mess, to find out how she feels about her career 25 novels later, the 40% writing balance, how she interrogates her characters and the adorable story of how her husband inspired one of her favourite books.Order your copy of Our Beautiful Mess here.Follow Adele on Instagram at @adele_parks or visit her website at www.adeleparks.com.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is trick or treating with returning guest Hannah Richell, author of One Dark Night, to discover the real-life inspiration behind her spookiest book yet, getting onto the heads of teenage characters and learning to not things personally in publishing.Order your copy of One Dark Night here.Follow Hannah on Instagram at @ameliablackwellauthor or visit her website at www.hannahrichell.com.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is time travelling with Amelia Blackwell, author of A Crime Through Time, to find out why she wanted to give Georgiana Darcy a voice, the fascinating family history that inspired her name, writing genre mashups and TV palate cleansers.Order your copy of A Crime Through Time here.Follow Amelia on Instagram at @ameliablackwellauthor.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is taking a stab at chatting to Caroline Corcoran, author of Tiny Daggers, to find out why she tells stories about the dynamics between women, the hell of the writing timeline, the "save the cat" beat sheet and how much of publishing involves luck.Order your copy of Tiny Daggers here.Follow Caroline on Instagram at @carolinecorcoranwriter.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is moving in with returning guest Louise Candlish, author of A Neighbour’s Guide to Murder, to find out how the housing crisis continues to inspire her stories, the development of the role of a writer and how to get dialogue for all ages right without being "cringe".Order your copy of A Neighbour’s Guide to Murder here.Follow Louise on Instagram at @louisecandlish or visit her website at www.louisecandlish.com.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is getting on well(ness) with Heather Darwent, author of Sharp Scratch, as they explore manipulation, her multi-draft process, publishing trends and the adorable book club she has formed with her husband. Order your copy of Sharp Scratch here.Follow Heather on Instagram at @hdarwent.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's that time of year again! Join Frankie as she ventures up north to bring you the best bits from the Harrogate Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2025, including interviews with Elly Griffiths, Attica Locke, Andrea Mara, Daniel Aubrey, Nadine Matheson and Janice Hallett!Want to skip to your favourite author? (Please note that these timecodes may vary slightly due to ads):06:48 - Elly Griffiths22:42 - Attica Locke38:25 - Andrea Mara54:58 - Daniel Aubrey1:17:38 - Nadine Matheson1:43:03 - Janice HallettA HUGE thank you to the following folks for their help, kindness and support in making this episode happen: Katie, Lisa, Emma, Clemence, everyone at Ed PR and the whole team at Harrogate.Find out more about the Festival here: https://harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/crime-writing-festival/Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is having a beach day with Dorothy Koomson, author of Beach Hut 512, to discuss writing short stories vs. novels, the theft of books to fuel AI and how audiobooks definitely count as reading. Order your copy of Beach Hut 512 here.Follow Dorothy on Instagram at @dorothykoomson_author or visit her website at www.dorothykoomson.co.uk. Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is investigating with Kia Abdullah, author of What Happens in the Dark, to learn about sharing lived experience with her characters, balancing cultural representation with entertainment, her tips for making time to read and the dangers of Dishoom on Deliveroo.Order your copy of What Happens in the Dark here.Follow Kia on Instagram at @kiaabdullah or visit her website at www.kiaabdullah.com. Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is house hunting with Sarah Pinborough, author of We Live Here Now, to learn why the ending always has to come first, expecting the unexpected, balancing several writing projects at once, and the comforting nostalgic power of a McDonalds.Order your copy of We Live Here Now here.Follow Sarah on Instagram at @sarahpinboroughbooks. Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on BlueSky: @readandburiedpod.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is being nosey with Freya Sampson, author of The Busybody Book Club, to learn about perfecting character development, reading outside of genre, why it's good to say no more and the horrors of Amazon reviews.Order your copy of The Busybody Book Club here.Follow Freya on Instagram at @freyasampsonauthor. Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is going walkies with Sophie Hannah, author of No One Would Do What The Lamberts Have Done, the new Hercule Poirot Mysteries and so much more, to discuss having fun with writing, crafting genius mysteries, staying true to Poirot, her natural talent for naming dogs and an appeal to Kate Bush.No One Would Do What The Lamberts Have Done. Order your copy here.Pre-order The Last Death of the Year, the new Hercule Poirot mystery, here.Follow Sophie on Instagram at @sophiehannahwriter. Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is on an overnight train with Terry Deary, author of Actually, I'm A Murderer and Horrible Histories, to discuss being a jobbing writer, transcending time with his readers, how times have changed and what's in his favourite sausage.Actually, I'm A Murderer is out NOW. Order your copy here. Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is in the woods with Matthew Sweet, author of The New Forest Murders, to discuss his move to writing fiction, the impending release of Bookish, old Hollywood casting, his favourite Dr Who cast member, biographising Barbara Cartland and so much more!The New Forest Murders is out NOW. Order your copy here.Follow Matthew on Twitter at @DrMatthewSweet. Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is in search of the truth with Ceri Jackson, author of The Boy from Tiger Bay: A True Story of Murder, Betrayal, and a Fight for Justice, to discuss her multimedia approach to storytelling, the importance real and honest relationships with subjects, and how can journalism can be a force for good in true crime stories. The Boy from Tiger Bay: A True Story of Murder, Betrayal, and a Fight for Justice is out NOW. Order your copy here.Follow Ceri on Twitter at @CeriDawnJackson.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 @officialjefferydeaver or visit his website at www.jefferydeaver.com. Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @readburiedpodFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @readburiedpodFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @readburiedpodFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @readburiedpodFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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://substack.com/@sickwords. Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @readburiedpodFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @readburiedpodFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.comWant to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 @lucyenicholWant to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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_jennymorrisWant to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.benedictWant to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.