Read and Buried Podcast

Frankie found great company in a Lonely Place with Stig Abell, author of Death in a Lonely Place, as they discuss writing for the joy if it, how to fit your word count in around a very busy lifestyle, coming to terms with your writing ticks and the best Agatha Christie books.Follow Stig on Twitter at @StigAbell and on Instagram at @thestigabell. Want to talk books? Email us at

Twice upon a time, Frankie visits a whole new world with John Connolly, author of The Land of Lost Things, to learn about the personal meaning behind his writing, bring folklore to life, being constantly annoyed and the ineffable simplicity of a plain cinnamon bun.Follow John on Twitter at @jconnollybooks and on Instagram at @johnconnollybooks. Want to talk books? Email us at

Frankie is on the hunt for a killer with Helen Fields, author of Profile K, as she rises from the literary graveyard to discuss the importance of sharing the victim's story, the evolution of profiling technology and the makings of a murderer.Follow Helen on Twitter at @Helen_Fields and on Instagram at @helenfields_author, or visit her website at www.helenfields.com.Want to talk boo

Frankie is making herself at home with Caz Frear, author of Five Bad Deads, as they discuss the differences in writing domestic noir vs. police procedurals, the dangers of self-perception and how her first book changed her life. Follow Caz on Instagram at @cazzifwrites.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandbur

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 [email protected] us on Instagram and T

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_.Want to talk books? Email us at readan

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 or visit his website at www.simonmc

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 [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @reada

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 to talk books? Email us at readandb

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 [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Twitte