Frankie is in a staff meeting with the wonderful J.M. Hall, scriptwriter and author of A Clock Stopped Dead, to discuss writing through anger with tea and sponge cake, dealing with unsolicited honesty and the soothing impact of a green pen. Follow Jonathan on Instagram at @jm_hall_writer. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.c…

Frankie is backpacking through Thailand with the delightful Emily Freud, author of Her Last Summer, to discuss writing worlds that you know, the theraputic power of structuring a narrative, working "the twist" into a story and the life (and death) saving power of the Kindle. Follow Emily on Twitter at @MsEmilyFreud and Instagram at @emilyfreud_. Wa…

Frankie is exploring a remote island with Simon McCleave, author of The Drowning Isle, to discuss how his career in television and film development has influenced his approach to crime writing, what he learned from going on police ride-alongs and the iconic legacy of The Bill. Follow Simon on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @simonmccleaveauthor …

Frankie is walking the streets of Liverpool with TM Payne, author of Long Time Dead, to find out all about her journey to becoming a crime writer, the key to writing a killer epigraph, the power of poetry and just how fun vegetables can be. Follow Tina on Twitter at @Tinap66Payne. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follo…

Frankie sits down with the incredible C.L. Taylor, author of Every Move You Make, to discuss the horrors of stalking, writing about trauma, meeting your characters in real life and the best recipe for garlic bread. Follow Cally on Twitter at @callytaylor, on Instagram at @cltaylorauthor and sign up for her newsletter at www.cltaylorauthor.com. Want…

Frankie is down the rabbit hole with Abigail Dean, author of Day One and Girl A, to discuss conspiracy theories, how to write when you have a full-time job and her truly perfect hair. Follow Abigail on Twitter and Instagram at @abigailsdean. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandb…

Frankie is on the Maeve with the wonderful Jane Casey, author of A Stranger in the Family, to discuss writing a long running series, carrying books in your head and the comforting power of mac and cheese. Follow Jane on Twitter and Instagram at @janecaseyauthor. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram a…

Frankie is heading back in time with Mandy Robotham, author of The Hidden Storyteller, to discuss writing historical crime fiction, research highlights, the endless allure of spy stories and cracking knits. Follow Mandy on Twitter at @mandyrobothamuk and on Instagram at @robothammandy. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com …

Frankie is very X-cited to be joined by Gregg Hurwitz, author of the iconic Orphan X books and so much more, to discuss the latest instalment in series, the importance of reading broadly and the beauty of a dog's life. Follow Gregg on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at @GreggHurwitz. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmai…

Frankie faces down a tempest with the formidable Tina Baker, author of What We Did In The Storm, to discuss imposter syndrome, writing through trauma and the most adorable real-life meet-cute you'll ever hear. Follow Tina on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at @tinabakerbooks. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on…

Frankie is backstage with Chris MacDonald, author of The Actor, to workshop the best way to write a thriller, the most intriguing true crime stories and the flashest way to exit stage left. Follow Chris on Twitter and Instagram at @chrismacdwriter. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @r…

Frankie's moving in with Susan Allott, author of The House on Rye Lane, to discuss writing across different timelines, polishing ideas and the unexpected perks of having your phone stolen. Follow Susan on Twitter at @susanallott and Instagram at @susanallottauthor or visit her website at www.susanallott.com. Want to talk books? Email us at readandb…

Frankie is braving the elements with Hannah Richell, author of The Search Party, to discuss the power of weather, a multitude of excellent business ideas and a number of minor poisonings. Follow Hannah on Twitter and Instagram at @hannahrichell. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @read…

Frankie sits down with Araminta Hall, author of One of the Good Guys, to discuss gendered violence, the post #MeToo world and the comforting power of a tuna baked potato. Follow Araminta on Twitter and Instagram at @aramintahall. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast…

After a pretty big update, Frankie and Sarah are joined by the delightful Leonie Swann, author of The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp, to talk getting older, curious sheep, grapefruit juice and more! Follow Leonie on Instagram at @_leonieswann. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandbu…

Frankie and Sarah are rounding off the year by talking morality, murder and psychopathy with the magnificent Sarah Moorhead, author of The Treatment and Witness X! Buy the books that Sarah has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-sarah-moorhead Follow Sarah on Twitter at @semoo…

Frankie and Sarah are Chateauing the line with Ruth Kelly, author of The Escape, to discuss influencers, ghostwriting and the murder-inducing power of sour sweets. Buy the books that Ruth has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-ruth-kelly Follow Ruth on Twitter and Instagram a…

Frankie and Sarah are ready to puzzle solve AND start a whole new business with the wonderful Alexandra Benedict, author of The Christmas Jigsaw Murders. Buy the books that Alexandra has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-alexandra-benedict Follow Alexandra on Twitter at @ak_…

Frankie chills out with the ultra-cool Chris Frost, author of the new festive crime thriller The Killer's Christmas List! Buy the books that Chris has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-chris-frost Follow Chris on Twitter and Instagram at @cmacwritescrime. Want to talk books?…

Frankie and Sarah enjoy a spot of subCULTure, Irn-Bru pizza and brilliant book chat with the wonderful Cailean Steed, author of Home! Buy the books that Cailean has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-cailean-steed/ Follow Cailean on Twitter at @CaileanSteed or on Instagram at…

Something important happened today - Frankie and Sarah checked-in with Will Carver, author of Upstairs at the Beresford, for a refreshingly open conversation about his approach to writing, being qUiRkY and committing mass houmouscide. Buy the books that Will has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-writt…

Frankie and Sarah are feeling festive with the lovely S.J.I. Holliday and her new book, The Party Season, and they are LOVIN' IT. Also, we didn't say the name outloud for some reason (helpful in an audio medium!) but the book Susi would be buried with is Blood Like Mine by Stuart Neville. Buy the books that Susi has written and recommended in this …

Frankie and Sarah are getting spoooooky with the delightful Louise Davidson, author of the chilling Victorian Gothic ghost story The Fortunes of Olivia Richmond. Buy the books that Louise has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-louise-davidson Follow Louise on Twitter and Inst…

Frankie and Sarah get two for the price of one from a delightful chat with Lizzy Barber, author of Nanny Wanter, AND Charlotte Duckworth, author of The Wrong Mother. Buy the books that Lizzy and Charlotte have written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-lizzy-barber-and-charlotte-duck…

Frankie and Sarah are joined en français by the brilliant Ian Moore, author of The Man Who Didn't Burn and the Val de Follet series, to discuss the horrors of travel, writing processes across genres and the enduring power of a piña colada. Buy the books that Ian has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-w…

Frankie and Sarah are joined in the interrogation room by the Great British Police Advisor himself, Graham Bartlett, to discuss the power of quiet voices, his editing style and the paperback release of his latest book, Force of Hate. Buy the books that Graham has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-writ…

Frankie goes for a delightful dip with the ever-so-lovely L.V. Matthews to discuss her new book, Silent Waters, the publishing industry and the enduring power of marmite. Buy the books that Liv has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-lv-matthews/ Follow Liv on Twitter at @lv_m…

Sarah and Frankie are joined by the wonderful Heleen Kist, author of Killer Bodies, to discuss the horrors of exercise, a higher level of plotting and the good bits of Goodreads. Buy the books that Heleen has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-heleen-kist/ Follow Heleen on Tw…

Sarah and Frankie are joined by Kate London, author of The Misper, to discuss writing compelling police procedurals, the seismic impact of modern culture wars and Finding Nemo. Buy the books that Kate has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-kate-london/ Follow Kate on Twitter …

In this special episode, Frankie goes off piste and on a wild and rambling road to report from the Harrogate Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2023. Buy the books mentioned in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/frankie-s-harrogate-2023-reading-list Find out more about the Festival here: https://harrogateinternationalfestiv…

Sarah and Frankie are disappearing into the woods with the magnificient - and not to mention suave - Simon Toyne to discuss his new book, The Clearing, the power of a cravatte and a whole lot more. Buy the books that Simon has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-simon-toyne/ F…

Sarah and Frankie are joined in a dark, dark wood by the bestselling author and IT girl, Ruth Ware, to discuss her new book, Zero Days, writing crime stories in the face of emerging technologies and the benefits of a tasting menu. Buy the books that Ruth has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-a…

A Sarah-free Frankie is joined by the delightful Kate Gray to discuss her crime debut, The Honeymoon, the pressure of a "twist" and the magic of a "picky tea". Buy the books that Kate has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-kate-gray Follow Kate on Twitter at @KateGrayAuthor, …

Sarah and Frankie welcome back their first guest to return from the literary graveyard, Greg Mosse, to discuss his new cosy crime series (as well as his MANY other projects), writing across time periods and the power of stink. Buy the books that Greg has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-r…

Sarah and Frankie are joined in the literary graveyard by none other than internationally bestselling author and thriller sensation, Karin Slaughter! Join us as we discuss the importance of writing honesty, what makes a good biscuit and her latest book, After That Night. Buy the books that Karin has written and recommended in this episode here: htt…

Sarah and Frankie are getting all dark and mysterious with Sam Ripley, author of the new book The Rule of Three. Buy the books that Sam has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-sam-ripley Follow Sam on Twitter and Instagram at @samripleybooks Want to talk books? Email us at rea…

Sarah and Frankie chat moral dilemmas, how to tackle the complex world of publishing and three-layer cakes with bestselling author, Jack Jordan. Buy the books that Jack has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-jack-jordan/ Follow Jack on Twitter at @JackJordanBooks, Instagram a…

Sarah and Frankie are joined by THE MOTHER of all authors, T.M. Logan, to discuss serial killers, writing to a schedule and the perils of Pictionary. Buy the books that Tim has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-t-m-logan/ Follow T.M. Logan on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram …

Sarah and Frankie are headed state-side to talk writing, unfortunate endings and pizza with brilliant Chris Hauty, author of The Devil You Know. Buy the books that Chris has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-chris-hauty Follow Chris on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at @Chr…

Sarah and Frankie are getting Scilly with Kate Rhodes, the wonderful writer of The Isles of Scilly Mysteries and a whole lot more. Buy the books that Kate has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-kate-rhodes/ Follow Kate on Twitter at @K_RhodesWriter. Want to talk books? Email …

Sarah and Frankie get more gravy than of grave with the wonderful Alice Bell, author of Grave Expectations! Buy the books that Alice has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-alice-bell/ Follow Alice on Twitter at @ABeeWords and on TikTok at @abeewords. You can visit her website…

Sarah and Frankie are off to the fair ground to talk Agatha Christie, representation and History teachers with William Hussey, author of Killing Jericho. Buy the books that Wiliam has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-william-hussey Follow William on Twitter at @WHusseyAutho…

Sarah and Frankie go for some just desserts and talk debuts with Hannah King, the wonderful author of She and I! Buy the books that Hannah has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-hannah-king Follow Hannah on Twitter at @_HanKing and on Instagram at @_hanking7. Want to talk boo…

Sarah and Frankie talk writing process, unique mushrooms and new book, The Favour, with Nicci Gerard and Sean French, the brilliant writing team behind Nicci French. Buy the books that Nicci French have written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-nicci-french/ Follow Nicci French on T…

Sarah and Frankie are getting committed with bestselling crime, thriller and historical fiction author, Helen Fields! Buy the books that Helen has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-helen-fields/ Follow Helen on Twitter at @Helen_Fields and on Instagram at @helenfields_author…

Sarah and Frankie brighten up their day by chatting with the delightful Lexie Elliott, author of Bright and Deadly Things and many more! Buy the books that Lexie has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-lexie-elliott Follow Lexie on Twitter at @elliott_lexie and on Instagram at…

Frankie gets suspicious with Louise Candlish, the award-winning and bestselling author of The Only Suspect, Our House, The Other Passenger and a whole lot more! Buy the books that Louise has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-louise-candlish Follow Louise on Twitter at @louis…

Sarah and Frankie are partaking in some Bad Fruit with the delightful author Ella King! TW: discussion of domestic abuse and child abuse/paedophilia Buy the books that Ella has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-ella-king Follow Ella on Twitter and Instagram at @TheRealEllaKi…

**This month's theme: CHRISTMAS COSY CRIME** Sarah and Frankie are getting into the Christmas spirit with Murder Most Festive by Ada Moncrieff and Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie. Buy Murder Most Festive by Ada Moncrieff: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9450/9781529113297 Buy Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie: https://uk.booksho…

Frankie is joined for an enlightening conversation with Greg Mosse, author of The Coming Darkness. Buy the books that Greg has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-greg-mosse Follow Greg on Twitter and Instagram at @GregMosse. You can visit his website at www.gregmosse.com. Wan…