Sam Holland is the award winning author of 'The Echo Man' and the soon to be released 'The Twenty'. Having always been fascinated with the dark and macabre, Sam Holland studied psychology at university then spent the next few years working in HR, before quitting for a full-time career in writing. The Twenty The countdown has begun. Who will die next? A shocking crime scene… DCI Adam Bishop has never seen anything like it. Five murder victims – all with numbers written above. And the spray-painte...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Dreda Say Mitchell MBE is an award-winning and internationally bestselling author, campaigner, broadcaster and journalist. Dreda's first novel was the acclaimed and award winning Running Hot and to date she she written 20 books. Her books have been translated into 14 languages and she's been collaborating with her partner, Ryan Carter, since her fifth book. Dreda Say Mitchell & Ryan Carters latest novel is ' Believe Me' which is available to order now. In this gripping thriller from the best...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Lia Middleton is a barrister and author. Her debut novel, When they Find Her was published in 2021. Her second novel, Your Word or More was published in 2022. Lia's third novel, The Confession , will be published on 31 August 2023. WELCOME TO THE CONFESSION ROOM: An online forum for anonymous atonement. Some people confess to affairs, others to stealing. Some admit deep, dark wishes. But one day, a confession is posted that nobody expects: murder. And not just one named victim, but two. As more ...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Christie J Newport is the winner of the first Joffe Books Prize for Crime Writers of Colour. Her debut, which was unanimously received by the judges, was published in 2022. Since developing a rare illness as a child, Christie found reading and creating stories to be an escape. Writing crime and psychological thrillers set in her home city is her passion. It’s always been her dream to witness someone lost in the pages of her creation. *TW: Todays episode includes a discussion of debilitating illn...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Simon Toyne is an author, tv producer and screenwriter. His debut novel Sanctus was the biggest selling debut in 2011. His sixth novel, Dark Objects, was published in 2022. Count to three,’ her mother told her, the last words she would ever speak. An Impossible Crime Scene A wealthy woman is found brutally murdered in the locked fortress of her London mansion. Surrounding her are four mysterious objects, including a book on forensics by Dr Laughton Rees. An Inescapable Past As a teenager, Laught...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Ratchel Faturoti is a British-Nigerian author, editor, screenwriter and poet. She believes it’s important for readers to see themselves represented well in stories. Her first YA novel, Sade and her Shadow Beasts was published in 2022. Her second novel, Finding Folkshore , will be published on 6 April 2023. When 16-year old Fola, struggling to deal with her brother’s cancer diagnosis and impending surgery, follows a motley crew along the Victoria Line and past its final Brixton stop, she discover...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Leodora Darlington is the publishing director at Orion Books and the founder of the Owned Voice. The aim of Owned Voices is to help nurture the talent of under-represented writers and demystify the way the publishing industry works. Leodora was named a Bookseller Rising Star in 2021 and her expertise has resulted in her producing best-selling commercial fiction and authors. Follow Leodora Darlington Twitter: Leodora_ Send us a text Support the show "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podca...
Mar 27, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Mark Stay is a novelist and screenwriter. His Witches of Woodville series is published by Simon & Schuster, and his new film Unwelcome premiered at the Sitges Festival recently , and was released by Warner Bros. in 2023. The Guardian said , “This is Straw Dogs by way of Fraggle Rock, essentially; but the script by Wright and Mark Stay weaves in enough anxieties, both contemporary and primal, to sustain suspense even amid the silliness. It adds up to an enjoyably unpretentious Irish-ish folk ...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 10
Graham Bartlett a former detective and now a crime fiction and police advisor to authors and TV writers as well as a Sunday Times best selling crime writer. His latest novel, Force of Hate , is released on 23 March 2023. "When a firebomb attack at a Brighton travellers’ site kills women and children, Chief Superintendent Jo Howe has strong reason to believe the new, dubiously elected, far-right council leader is behind the murders. Against the direct orders of her chief constable, Jo digs deeper...
Mar 14, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Lauren North is an author. She has written four psychological thrillers. Lauren is also the co-host of the 'In Suspense Podcast'. Lauren's pen name is L.C. North. 'The Ugly Truth', a book club thriller, will be published on 16th March 2023. Melanie Lange has disappeared. Her father, Sir Peter Lange, says she is a danger to herself and has been admitted to a private mental health clinic. Her ex-husband, Finn, and best friend, Nell, say she has been kidnapped. The media will say whichever gets the...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Part Two Nicola Williams is a Barrister, Judge and Author. 26 years after the release of her debut crime novel, Without Prejudice , her second novel, Until Proven Innocent will be released on 16 March 2023 . " Spectacular! British crime fiction has a dazzling new voice in Nicola Williams' Tony Parsons The gripping new courtroom thriller following barrister Lee Mitchell in her most controversial case yet Lee Mitchell is a young barrister from a working-class Caribbean background: in the cut-throa...
Mar 02, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Part One Nicola Williams is a Barrister, Judge and Author. 26 years after the release of her debut crime novel, Without Prejudice , her second novel, Until Proven Innocent will be released on 16 March 2023 . " Spectacular! British crime fiction has a dazzling new voice in Nicola Williams' Tony Parsons The gripping new courtroom thriller following barrister Lee Mitchell in her most controversial case yet Lee Mitchell is a young barrister from a working-class Caribbean background: in the cut-throa...
Feb 28, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Alex Call is the owner of Bert's Books , an independent bookshop in Swindon, UK. You can visit Bert's Books online, subscribe to one of the monthly bundles or visit the shop and pick out some of the great books already selected. If you can’t find what you’re looking for then use the contact page to send your request. www.Bertsbooks.co.uk Bert's Books 54 Godwin Court, Swindon, SN1 4BB. Follow Bert's Books Twitter: @bertsbooks Instagram: @bertsbooks Facebook: BertsBooks Email: bert@bertsbooks.co.u...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Carolynn Bain - Afrori Books This is a bonus episode to save Afrori Books . Afrori Books is an independent bookshop in Brighton, UK owned by Carolynn Bain and is the biggest supplier of books by Black Authors. Afrori Books is at risk of closure. Four days before Christmas they found out that on 1st April their monthly payment to their landlord will quadruple and in addition they expected to pay hire fees for any events in the shop, like book clubs, author events and workshops. Afrori Books is mo...
Feb 16, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Amen Alonge is an author and solicitor. His debut thriller, A Good Day to Die , was released in 2022. 'Action-packed, gripping, and wildly entertaining . . . Amen Alonge is a powerful new voice in thriller writing and a talent to watch' ADAM HAMDY Meet Pretty Boy. Vengeance is on his mind. His real name: unknown His code of conduct: don't be a pawn in someone else's game. Never underestimate the enemy. Above all, survive. There is no glory in death. His mission: it's been 10 years since Pretty B...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 3
Anna Caig works with The Society of Authors, Jericho Writers,The Literary Consultancy, Tŷ Newydd Writing Centre and The Romantic Novelists' Association, as well as one-to-one with many writers. She has worked in communications for 20 years, specialising in media relations and strategic marketing campaigns, and is an experienced and engaging public speaker. Anna also writes historical crime fiction and her debut novel was shortlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger prize. She reviews books for The Shef...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to Episode One of 'The Conversation'. My first guest is author Scarlett Brade. Scarlett's debut thriller, The Hive , was published in July 2022 and will be published in paperback on 25 May 2023. The Hive explores our darkest fears of the relationship between social media and mental health, but, most importantly, the strength of sisterhood against all the odds. The Guardian described The Hive as 'Lively, shocking ... A fresh, modern take on the revenge story’. " Charlotte Goodwin looks di...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 1
The Conversation podcast will be launching in seven days. Don't forget to subscribe and follow so that you don't miss out on 'The Conversation.' Episode One: Tuesday 31 January 2023 Email or send a WhatsApp message if you'd like to be a guest or have any questions. theconversation@nadinematheson.com WhatsApp: +44 7831 128 739 Send us a text Support the show "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. https://ko-...
Jan 24, 2023•2 min0
Introducing The Conversation with bestselling author Nadine Matheson. Nadine lives in London and is a lawyer and author. Her bestselling crime novel, The Jigsaw Man, was published by HQ in 2021, has been sold in 15 territories to date and will be translated into 14 languages. Her second novel in the Detective Inspector Anjelica Henley series, The Binding Room, is out now. Nadine will be in conversation every Tuesday with a new guest. Episode One will be available on Tuesday 31 January 2023. Emai...
Dec 22, 2022•2 min0
