Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our second of seven minisodes on agents, and we’re asking Agent Assistant, Alice Hoskyns from C&W, all of your questions from submitting to agents to that author-agent relationship.  Today’s episode is on submitting to agents    You cand find out more about Alice and C&W here: https://cwagency.co.uk/agent/alice-hoskyns

Welcome to series 10, episode 2 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting Lisa Hall about her latest novel, The Mysterious Double Death of Honey Black, and the topic today is “Mixing it up: how to successfully blend genres.” Here are the books we recommend on today’s show:   Lisa’s recommendations: Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult  The Things We Left Behind by Lucy Score   Lesley’s recommendations: Mick Heron’s Slow Horses series Five Nights by...

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our first of seven minisodes on agents, and we’re asking Agent Assistant, Alice Hoskyns from C&W, all of your questions from submitting to agents to that author-agent relationship.  Today’s episode is on the role of the agent.    You cand find out more about Alice and C&W here: https://cwagency.co.uk/agent/alice-hoskyns

Welcome to series 10, episode 1 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting B.P. Water about his latest novel, Notes on a Murder, and our topic today is “Thrillers – How dark is too dark?” Here are the books we recommend on today’s show:   Barnaby: None of this is True by Lisa Jewell Just Between Us by Adele Parks    Nikki recommendations: The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon Monsters by Claire Dederer Lauren’s recommendations: The...

Welcome to series 9, episode 8 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting Holly Seddon about her latest novel, The Short Straw, and our topic today is “What makes successful commercial fiction?” Here are the books we recommend on today’s show:   Holly: Uncle Paul by Celia Fremlin The House of Whispers by Anna Mazzola Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister      Nikki recommendations: The Babysitter by Emma Curtis (Out in October...

Welcome to series 9, episode 7 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to Imran Mahmood about his latest novel, All I Said Was True, and our topic today is “It’s All Smoke and Mirrors,” which is about how far we can get away with our characters misleading the reader. Here are the books we recommend on today’s show: Imran: The Square of Sevens by Laura Shephard-Robinson (narrated by Imogen Wilde) Black Thorn by Sarah Hilary  The Mysterious...

Welcome to series 9, episode 6 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we’re chatting the rise of the feminist thriller with the amazing Natali Simmonds.  Here are the books we recommend on today’s show: Natali’s recommendations: The Short Straw by Holly Seddon (out July 2023) We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman Ghost Girl Banana by Wiz Wharton

Welcome to series 9, episode 5 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’ve got an In Suspense special today with the fabulous Sam Lloyd, author of The Memory Wood, The Rising Tide and out this week, The People Watcher. Our topic today is thrillers with a difference and quirky protagonists.  Here are the books we recommend on today’s show:   Sam’s recommendations: The Trap by Catherine Ryan Howard (August 2023) Nikki’s recommendations: Notes On A...

Welcome to series 9, episode 4 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to Ruth Kelly about her latest book, The Villa, and our topic today is Writing On Trend. Here are the books we recommend on today’s show:   Ruth's recommendations: The Hike by Lucy Clarke   Nikki’s recommendations: Reasonable People by Caroline Hulse (August 2023) The Trap by Catherine Ryan Howard (August 2023)   Lauren’s recommendations: The Vanishing of Class 3B by...

Welcome to series 9, episode 3 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to two amazing authors -Sam Holland and Alice Hunter about ‘Serial Killer dos and don’ts.  Here are the books we recommend on today’s show:   Sam Holland: Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfield Jordan Harper’s series:  The Last King of California Lessons in Violence   Alice Hunter:  The Vanishing of Class 3B by Jackie Kabler  The People Watcher by Sam Lloyd (June...

Welcome to series 9, episode 2 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to bestselling author, Amanda Reynolds, about her novel The Assistant, and our topic for today is ‘Writing for the Modern Reader’ Here are the books we recommend on today’s show:   Amanda’s books recommendations:  The Other Mothers by Katherine Faulkner (out 08 June 2023) The Vanishing of Class 3B by Jackie Kabler (out 11 May 2023)   Nikki’s recommendations: Behind these...

Welcome to series 9, episode 1 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to the amazing Will Dean about his novel The Last Passenger, and our topic for today is ‘Delivering the high concept novel.’ Here are the books we recommend on today’s show:   Will’s books recommendations:  All The Sinners Bleed by S.A. Crosby  Open by Andre Agassi Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel The Last Dance by Mark Billingham Forensics by Val...

Welcome to series 8, episode 7 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to bestselling crime author, Robert Gold, about his novel Eleven Liars, and our topic for today is ‘How publishers sell books to retailers.’ This is the last episode of series 8. We’re back on the 27th April with a fantastic line up of guests and topics!   Here are the books we recommend on today’s show: Robert’s book recommendations:  Cara Hunter’s new book out next...

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our final minisode on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist and author, Zoe Lea. These minisodes are all about how authors can make the most out of social media, grow followers and sell their books. Today’s episode is on what authors need to remember   To find out more about Zoe Lea and to buy her books, follow these links:    Zoe’s website – www.zoelea.com   The Author’s Guide to on...

Welcome to series 8, episode 6 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to bestselling crime author, Simon McCleave, about his novel In To Deep, and our topic for today is ‘What Makes A Great Book for TV?’ Don’t forget to check out our minisodes for this series, which is on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist, Zoe Lea.    Here are the books we recommend on today’s show: Simon’s book recommendations:  My Dark Places by James...

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our fifth of six minisodes on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist and author, Zoe Lea. These minisodes are all about how authors can make the most out of social media, grow followers and sell their books. Today’s episode is on TikTok for Authors   To find out more about Zoe Lea and to buy her books, follow these links:    Zoe’s website – www.zoelea.com   The Author’s Guide to on...

Welcome to series 8, episode 5 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to the fabulous Louise Swanson (also known as Louise Beech) about her novel End Of Story and our topic for today is ‘The Power of Storytelling’ Don’t forget to check out our minisodes for this series, which is on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist, Zoe Lea.    Here are the books we recommend on today’s show: Louise’s book recommendations:  The...

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our fourth of six minisodes on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist and author, Zoe Lea. These minisodes are all about how authors can make the most out of social media, grow followers and sell their books. Today’s episode is on Instagram and Instagram Reels   To find out more about Zoe Lea and to buy her books, follow these links:  Zoe’s website – www.zoelea.com The Author’s Guide...

Welcome to series 8, episode 4 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to debut novelist Mira Shah about her novel Her and our topic for today is ‘Should I give up my day job now I have a book deal?’ Don’t forget to check out our minisodes for this series, which is on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist, Zoe Lea.     Here are the books we recommend on today’s show:  Mira: The Circus Train by Amita Parikh Lauren: The...

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our third of six minisodes on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist and author, Zoe Lea. These minisodes are all about how authors can make the most out of social media, grow followers and sell their books. Today’s episode is on how to sell books on social media   To find out more about Zoe Lea and to buy her books, follow these links:  Zoe’s website – www.zoelea.com The Author’s...

Welcome to series 8, episode 3 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting Stand alones to series with two authors at the top of their game - Fiona Cummins and Tim Weaver! Don’t forget to check out our minisodes for this series, which is on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist, Zoe Lea.  In Suspense is on social media. You can find us here: https://linktr.ee/insuspense

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our second of six minisodes on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist and author, Zoe Lea. These minisodes are all about how authors can make the most out of social media, grow followers and sell their books. Today’s episode is on how to grow followers on social media.    To find out more about Zoe Lea and to buy her books, follow these links:  Zoe’s website – www.zoelea.com  The...

Welcome to series 8, episode 2 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to the wonderful and phenomenally talented Louise Candlish today about her latest book, The Only Suspect, as well as our topic which is The Midas Touch – Books to TV, & Resilience.   Don’t forget to check out our minisodes for this series, which is on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist, Zoe Lea.    In Suspense is on social media. You can find us...

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is our first of six minisodes on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist and author, Zoe Lea. These minisodes are all about how authors can make the most out of social media, grow followers and sell their books. Today’s episode is on Social Media platforms explained   To find out more about Zoe Lea and to buy her books, follow these links:  Zoe’s website – www.zoelea.com The Author’s Guide...

Welcome to series 8, episode 1 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is AI & Writing – should we be worried? and we're speaking to the very talented debut author Jo Callaghan about this topic and her novel In The Blink Of An Eye.     Don’t forget to check out our minisodes this series, which is on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist, Zoe Lea. The first minisode is coming on 19th January.  In Suspense is on social...