The Story Behind My Stories

Welcome to The Story Behind My Stories — the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real-life experiences in off‑the‑path locations.Readers of my crime fiction novels often tell me “It feels like I'm there” and “The places and spaces feel authentic.” That's because they are.Here, I usually share how I ended up in the places my novels are set, how and why I chose to use those experiences in DI Goodwin’s investigations around the world and at home in Surrey.But in this special Author Season, I’m sitting down with authors who have their own powerful stories behind their stories whether fiction or non‑fiction. We explore the real-life inspirations, lived experiences, and personal journeys that shaped their writing.Please subscribe, follow, or comment - it means the world to an indie author.In this episode, Mark Hall joins me to share the real-life experiences, emotional moments and personal journey that shaped Seasons of Smoke. We talk about the inspiration behind the story, how Mark is now developing a methodology to teach in schools.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen and her books and experiences as well as the new series of books that expand on this podcast with personal photos and diary excerpts.Get the latest from Helen Taylor at https://helentaylorauthor.comOr for all links go to https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthorTo learn more about Mark Hall head to his website at https://fivekindsofsmoke.comFollow him on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5kindsofsmoke/ Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/5.kinds.of.smokeLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hall-53624923/Goodreads: 69989641.Mark_Hall To purchase the book:Amazon US here: https://a.co/d/0eM9Jruf UK here: https://amzn.eu/d/07u6k86z#books #crimefiction #podcast #storybehindmystories #storyinspiration #bookrecommendations

Welcome to The Story Behind My Stories — the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real-life experiences in off‑the‑path locations.Readers of my crime fiction novels often tell me “It feels like I'm there” and “The places and spaces feel authentic.” That's because they are.Here, I usually share how I ended up in the places my novels are set, how and why I chose to use those experiences in DI Goodwin’s investigations around the world and at home in Surrey.But in this special Author Season, I’m sitting down with authors who have their own powerful stories behind their stories whether fiction or non‑fiction. We explore the real-life inspirations, lived experiences, and personal journeys that shaped their writing.Please subscribe, follow, or comment - it means the world to an indie author.In this episode, A.W. Collins shares the real-life experiences, emotional moments, and personal journey that shaped The Quiet Storm. We talk about the inspiration behind the story, the continuation into The Quiet Reckoning and how both these books and Anthony's current projects are influenced by his own experiences.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen and her books and experiences as well as the new series of books that expand on this podcast with personal photos and diary excerpts.Get the latest from Helen Taylor at https://helentaylorauthor.comOr for all links go to https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthorTo learn more about Anthony Collins head to his website at https://www.awcollinsauthor.comFollow him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/authorawcollinsTo purchase The Quiet Storm head to Amazon https://a.co/d/07wHoiHu #books #crimefiction #podcast #storybehindmystories #storyinspiration #bookrecommendations

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author.In this episode I discuss the use of my real life experience in thriller novels and how that impacts my memories. The hot springs and how the whole experience of a cattle drive across Patagonia felt for me.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.You can purchase the book based on this story at https://mybook.to/DontDie4MeArgentinaGet the latest from Helen Taylor at https://helentaylorauthor.com or https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthorI took this trip with https://www.hoovesaroundtheworld.com/The ranch I visited and rode across their land is featured here and the photo is me at the back of the pack on Fudge:https://www.plansouthamerica.com/el-morado-ranch-argentina/

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author.In this episode I discuss the real life experience when we got lost and the moment the bond of trust formed between myself and Fudge.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.You can purchase the book based on this story at https://mybook.to/DontDie4MeArgentinaGet the latest from Helen Taylor at https://helentaylorauthor.com or https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthorI took this trip with https://www.hoovesaroundtheworld.com/The ranch I visited and rode across their land is featured here and the photo is me at the back of the pack on Fudge:https://www.plansouthamerica.com/el-morado-ranch-argentina/

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author.In this episode I discuss Broken Glass Mountain - you'll need to listen to find out why I named it that!Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.You can purchase the book based on this story at https://mybook.to/DontDie4MeArgentinaGet the latest from Helen Taylor at https://helentaylorauthor.com or https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthorI took this trip with https://www.hoovesaroundtheworld.com/The ranch I visited and rode across their land is featured here and the photo is me at the back of the pack on Fudge:https://www.plansouthamerica.com/el-morado-ranch-argentina/

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author.In this episode I discuss the first lunch stop, tortillas and crisps, lamb over an open fire, trout from the stream and jumping into the unknown.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.You can purchase the book based on this story at https://mybook.to/DontDie4MeArgentinaGet the latest from Helen Taylor at https://helentaylorauthor.com or https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author.In this episode I discuss the first ride we took at the ranch. Strangers connecting over a shared dream and packing our saddle bags. How a death on that first ride made everything real.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.You can purchase the book based on this story at https://mybook.to/DontDie4MeArgentinaGet the latest from Helen Taylor at https://helentaylorauthor.com or https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthorI took this trip with https://www.hoovesaroundtheworld.com/The ranch I visited and rode across their land is featured here and the photo is me at the back of the pack on Fudge:https://www.plansouthamerica.com/el-morado-ranch-argentina/

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author.In this episode I discuss the horses - how they were the centre of my dream, fundamental to my trip in 2024 and for Penny but why they then were just a vehicle in the book - transportation and sweet Fudge who carried me and the truth behind his name.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook. You can purchase the book based on this story at https://mybook.to/DontDie4MeArgentinaGet the latest from Helen Taylor at https://helentaylorauthor.com or https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor I took this trip with https://www.hoovesaroundtheworld.com/The ranch I visited and rode across their land is featured here and the photo is me at the back of the pack on Fudge:https://www.plansouthamerica.com/el-morado-ranch-argentina/ #books #crimefiction #podcast #booktok #storybehindmystories #storyinspiration #bookrecommendations

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author.In this episode I discuss the reason Penny stars in this book as well as Goodwin, meeting the strangers I would ride with for seven days. About living as we all do online and being wholly off grid.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.You can purchase the book based on this story at https://mybook.to/DontDie4MeArgentinaGet the latest from Helen Taylor at https://helentaylorauthor.com or https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author.In this episode I discuss the preparation for going on a cattle drive to Argentina and how I overcome the fact I hadn't been on a horse in over 20 years, MRIs, Crutches and ACLs.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.You can pre-order or purchase the book based on this story at https://mybook.to/DontDie4MeArgentinaGet the latest from Helen Taylor at https://helentaylorauthor.com or https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author.In this episode I discuss my childhood dream of a horse and whether that came true and what bought me to Argentina to enable me to set my next thriller there.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.You can pre-order or purchase the book based on this story at https://mybook.to/DontDie4MeArgentinaGet the latest from Helen Taylor at https://helentaylorauthor.com or https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author.In this episode I discuss very personally my experience, that shaped parts of this book, of domestic violence or violence in a relationship.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor at https://helentaylorauthor.com or https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author.In this episode I discuss very personally my experience, that shaped parts of this book, of an intimate encounter with a woman and the infidelity that plagued my relationships until only a few years ago.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor at https://helentaylorauthor.com or https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author.In this episode I discuss the dogs i have had throughout my life and what they have been like and their inspiration in creating Elsie in this book.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor at https://helentaylorauthor.com or https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author.In this episode I read several excerpts from a few chapters about Angela Phillips, how she has grown since Connecting Trains and the rest of the team.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor at https://helentaylorauthor.com or https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author.In this episode I read several excerpts from Chapter 1 about Angela Phillips and her training and plans for the 100 mile race, how she was taken out of the race and how I was almost taken out by Boris Johnson - neither of us for dinner!Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor at https://helentaylorauthor.com or find all links at https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author.In this episode I explain the reasoning behind having a cycle race pit stop be a part of the murder investigation. And the fun I had training with Claire Wrigley climbing and descending the rollercoaster hills of Surrey.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author.In this second episode I explain the inspiration behind me wanting to do the RideLondon-Surrey from watching the Olympic Road Race and the challenge I had taken on with realisation hitting as I approached Newlands Corner.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor at https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author.In this first episode I start with The Surrey Hills as a location and in particular Leith Hill with its lone tower.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor at https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author.In this pre-launch episode I share the start of the book before it is available on Sunday 30th November and what it is all about.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor at https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor#books #crimefiction #podcast #booktok #storybehindthestory #storyinspiration #bookrecommendations

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Subscribe and leave a reviewIn this episode I share the final musings and the reasons behind the acknowledgements in Aloha Goodbye.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor at https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Subscribe and leave a reviewIn this episode I share my heartfelt gratitude for all those have have died fighting for freedom. I personally believe I owe them all a debt of gratitude for the opportunities and life I have had and continue to have. Warning: I get emotional in this one.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor at https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Subscribe and leave a reviewIn this episode I talk about Honolulu. Touching on a city tour with Hawaii Five-0, Waikiki Beach leaving it at Pearl Harbour. With extracts from Aloha Goodbye, written from my own experience visiting Honolulu, Hawaii.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor at https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Find this episode here  @HelenTaylorAuthor  Subscribe and leave a reviewIn this episode I talk about Maui, Krispy Kreme (yes we go there) and snorkelling at the Molokini crater with murder suspects. With extracts from Chapter Twenty-Two of Aloha Goodbye, written from my own experience in Maui and why I selected them to use in the book and how......as long as it doesn't give anything away.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor at https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. In this episode I talk about arriving on Hilo, the Big Island of Hawaii. With extracts from Chapter Twenty of Aloha Goodbye, written from my own experience, of the places I and Goodwin visited. Black Sand Beaches, Waves crashing against black lava rock and the thunderous sound of Rainbow Falls.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor at https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Subscribe and leave a reviewIn this episode I talk about the characters Goodwin meets on the first night dining with strangers and a particular character on the second night. I explain where some of the traits of Simon Lisbon are drawn from my own experience of a life changing illness and how my dining options changed.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor at https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Please subscribe to this season.In this episode I talk about the dining options and experiences and the casino and how the characters you meet shape the characters in Aloha Goodbye and how those experiences are used in my book.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor Here

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Please subscribe and comment if you're enjoying the season.In this episode I talk about my own experiences and the different cruises I have done and the experience that starts the book.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor ⁠here⁠

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Please subscribe and leave a review, it really helps.In this episode we start by explaining why I set a crime fiction book on a cruise ship and why a cruise to Hawaii as we start the sail into The Story Behind Aloha Goodbye.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Subscribe and leave a review.In this episode we round up the series and touch on Boleman, Goodwin and Jane's introduction through the book. The emotional dynamics and long term friendships.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor ⁠here⁠

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Subscribe and leave a review please. It really helps.In this episode we take a look at the contrast between Angela Phillips and her partner, Tim, throughout the book on their visibility, working style and contribution to Goodwin's MIT Team.Resources:Please visit ⁠www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk⁠ to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor ⁠⁠here⁠

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Please subscribe and leave a review.In this episode we continue to work through the team dynamics with Horton, a young recruit on the graduate fast track and David Dean, a seasoned experienced detective in Goodwin's MIT Team.Resources:Please visit ⁠www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk⁠ to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor ⁠⁠here⁠

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Subscribe and leave a review please.In this episode we continue last weeks theme and this week its a look at Penny Stock the computer and analytical nerd and her necessity within the team and what she brings to the investigations by the MIT Team and where their backstory comes from relative to my experiences.Resources:Please visit ⁠www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk⁠ to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor ⁠⁠here⁠

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Subscribe and leave a review.In this episode we continue last weeks theme and this week its a look at Steve Pain the negative socialite and his influence on the team dynamics and what he brings to the investigations by the MIT Team and where their backstory comes from relative to my experiences.Resources:Please visit ⁠www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk⁠ to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor ⁠⁠here⁠

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Subscribe and leave a review.In this episode we start to explore the people I create in the MIT Team for Connecting Trains and where their backstory comes from relative to my experiences. This week is Paul Neils, Goodwin's right hand man.Resources:Please visit ⁠www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk⁠ to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor ⁠⁠here⁠

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Please subscribe.In this episode we explore when and how I lived on and used the line connecting the stations featured in Connecting Trains.Resources:Please visit ⁠www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk⁠ to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor ⁠⁠here⁠

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are. Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. In this episode I go into how I ended up living in Surrey and why I chose or knew the stations where Connecting Trains is set.Resources:Please visit ⁠www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk⁠ to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor ⁠⁠here⁠

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. In this episode I go into the second six months of my year in Thailand after writing Thai Die and my travels before returning to the UK.Resources:Please visit ⁠www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk⁠ to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor ⁠⁠here⁠

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. In this episode I go into the amazing event that is the Full Moon Party which occurs every full moon on Koh Pha Ngan and read a short (no spoiler) excerpt from Thai Die.Resources:Please visit ⁠www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk⁠ to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor ⁠⁠here⁠

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. In this episode I pack up and head to Thailand for a year! Settling in and starting to write.Resources:Please visit ⁠www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk⁠ to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor ⁠⁠here⁠

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. In this episode I tell my story while walking my dog Rupert again and reading excerpts from Thai Die enjoying a roast beef dinner in Thailand, visiting the Koh Pha Ngan police station and then SARS hit as we were planning to get the horses.Resources:Please visit ⁠www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk⁠ to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor ⁠⁠here⁠

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. In this episode I tell my story while walking my dog Rupert briefly through some woods in the UK contrasting with talking about my first walk into the Jungle that covered the centre of Koh Pha Ngan for the pony trekking routes.Resources:Please visit ⁠www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk⁠ to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor ⁠⁠here⁠

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. In this episode we find out why I went back to Thailand and how that trip changed my life as it was then. How I felt and what I experienced that has ended up in Thai Die, my first novel and the first in the DI Matthew Goodwin Detective Series.Resources:Please visit ⁠www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk⁠ to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor ⁠⁠here⁠

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. In this episode we meet the team at Charm Beach and dress Paul's wounds and start the healing journey with him using natural remedies. This episode includes pictures of Charm and the friends I made and how I drew on my week there for Goodwin's arrival in Thai Die. How I felt and what I experienced that has ended up in Thai Die, my first novel and the first in the DI Matthew Goodwin Detective Series.Resources:Please visit ⁠www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk⁠ to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor ⁠⁠here⁠

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. In this episode we head to Thailand and the journey there, how I felt and what I experienced that has ended up in Thai Die, my first novel and the first in the DI Matthew Goodwin Detective Series and start to explore Charm Beach Resort.Resources:Please visit ⁠www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk⁠ to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor ⁠⁠here⁠

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Please subscribe and follow.In this episode we explore the two pieces of advice I was given in my life that led me to write my first novel Thai Die, the first in the DI Matthew Goodwin Detective Series and start to explore how I came to be in Thailand and started writing.Resources:Please visit ⁠www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk⁠ to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor ⁠⁠here⁠