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Crime Time FMDONNA MORFETT In Person With PaulDonna Morfett chats to Paul Burke about THE MASQUERADE OF MURDER, Luton & Dunstable, revenge on the page, misogyny and self publishing.THE MASQUERADE OF MURDER DI Cora Snitton is barely catching her breath after the last case when another body turns up - this time, a suspected junkie dumped in an abandoned quarry.Her team is pulled into the chaos of the Luton Carnival, a vibrant event with a dark reputation for gang violence and drug deals.Amid the crowds, noise, and flashing lights, a ruthless gangster sees his...
2025-09-0633 min
The Hobcast Book Show206: The state of the crime fiction nation - with Donna MorfettAs we start 2025's run of shows, we thought we'd catch up with one of UK crime fiction's biggest champions, Donna Morfett, who returns to the show for the third time. Donna is a prolific blogger, the founder of The Dark Side of Brighton weekend crime festival, and an author in her own right. In recent weeks though, she's revealed how she's become embroiled in a dispute with a well-known fiction editor who she offered to help by lending her PayPal account. The act, made in good faith, left Donna owing a debt recovery company £1000. Encouraged by many members o...
2025-01-301h 08
Criminally InspiredCriminally Inspired Episode 14 - Donna Morfett“I wrote all the fun bits – the torture – first.” Donna Morfett joins Ben Bruce to talk about her new novel, blogging, and finding inspiration in the writing community.
2024-07-2056 min
The Hobcast Book Show146: The state of British Crime - with Donna MorfattOn this week's episode we ask - how healthy is British crime fiction? Who better to ask than prolific reviewer and crime festival organiser, Donna Morfett, who returns to The Hobcast Book Show for a second time. A week after hosting her event, The Dark Side of Brighton, which featured some of the biggest names in UK crime fiction, Donna explains that whilst the genre remains hugely popular, new entrants to the industry are finding it harder than ever to find their way in.Also this week, Adrian bemoans KDP's announcement to begin beta-testing AI narrated...
2023-11-061h 14
Motivation & Mindsets Show#140 Guest Speaker - DONNA FRANKLIN - "Developing Your Kick A** Mindset"How Donna Franklin developed My Kick-A** Mindset - I went from extreme poverty to making 6 figures - I have a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do - I work with Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi My Accolades A little bit about meTop realtor in Keller Williams I love my family & friends & animalsTwo Best Selling Books I love working & helping othersOne amazing daughter My positivity is who I am!Two amazing grandchildren I absolutely love to smile!!(ages 5 and 6)Donna has been in real estate for many years in San Antonio and Denver, Colorado. She worked for the United States Government for several years before dec...
2022-12-2230 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsChris McDonaldAuthor of the Stonebridge mysteries and cozy crime novellas.
2021-12-2044 min2021-12-2036 minLittle Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsKJ Ellis TOTRomance author Katrina popped by to introduce herself to Tales on Trent next May.
2021-12-1911 min2021-12-1943 minLittle Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsMartin Ferguson TOTMartin came by to chat about his books and introduce himself for the Tales on Trent event next May.
2021-12-1515 min2021-12-1427 minLittle Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsML Rayner Tales on TrentMatt came to introduce himself for Tales on Trent in Stoke next May.
2021-12-1212 minLittle Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsPeter BoonCozy Crime author and all round lovely guy came by to chat.
2021-12-1035 minLittle Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsJennie EnsorJennie came by to chat about her new book Silenced and her prevoius three releases.
2021-12-0957 minLittle Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsJessica Ames Tales on TrentJessica Ames came to introduce herself in advance of the Tales on Trent event in Stoke on May 14th 2022
2021-12-0915 min2021-12-061h 012021-12-0437 min2021-12-0337 min2021-12-0336 min2021-11-2937 minLittle Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsRachel ParsonageAuthor of three books in a fictional hospital detailing their experiences during the pandemic.
2021-11-2922 min2021-11-2530 minLittle Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsSally Rigby and Amanda AshbySally and Amanda joined together to write a book and came to tell me about it.
2021-11-2547 min2021-11-2538 minLittle Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsAdrian and Rebecca of Hobeck BooksThe owners of Hobeck books came and chatted about setting up a publishers in lockdown why they did and who they would like to have on as a guest.
2021-11-1558 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsLouisa LA LarkinCrime, thriller and cozy mystery writer Louisa came by to chat to me about her new book and lots of other varied and interesting things.
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Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsCharlie GallagherCrime fiction writer Charlie came by to chat about his new book Lethal Game, the second in his current series, but 16th or 17 overall (he couldnt remember!!)
2021-11-0933 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsAnn BloxwichDebut novelist, whose first book came out in the summer, and featured at Bloody Scotland as a new voice.
2021-11-081h 04
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsGary DobbsGary is the author of Westerns, non-fiction books and a new crime series, the first of which was Down Among the Dead.
2021-11-0738 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsMichelle Kidd Tales on TrentMichelle popped by to introduce herself to the Tales on Trent event for next year.
2021-11-0708 min
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Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsDeborah WhiteAuthor of childrens fairy stories, and adult psychological thrillers. Her first author interview.
2021-11-0327 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsML KacyToday ML Kacy popped by to introduce herself ready for Tales on Trent next year.
2021-11-0311 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsWendy H JonesScottish writer of crime, childrens and young adult books.
2021-11-0234 min
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Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsJuliana WeberAuthor of historical fiction, set during the Irish Famine.
2021-11-0116 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsRob Shephard TOTRob popped by to introduce himself to Tales on Trent.
2021-10-3117 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsFiona LeitchAuthor of cosy mysteries set in Cornwall, Fiona came to chat to me ahead of the launch of her first christmas release.
2021-10-3058 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsEsther ChiltonEsther popped by to tell me a little bit more about herself in preparation for Tales on Trent next year.
2021-10-2712 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsLouisa MaeLouisa popped by to introduce herself to Tales on Trent
2021-10-2615 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsKeira GarnerKeira popped by to introduce herself to Tales on Trent.
2021-10-2610 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsElizabeth Morgan TOTElizabeth popped by to quickly introduce herself for the Tales on Trent event in Stoke next May.
2021-10-1715 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsAlistair BirchCame to chat to me ahead of the release of his debut novel Shadow Pursuit.
2021-10-1555 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsOlly JarvisAuthor of newly released and incredible book The Genesis Inquiry, along with other crime/legal/history thriller books.
2021-10-1534 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsHarry FisherCrime Author of Be Sure your Sins, book one in the DS Mel Cooper series. Book 2 due in November
2021-10-1550 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsCraig RobertsonScottish crime author came by to chat about his books and Bloody Scotland, speaking to Stephen King.
2021-10-1237 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsLewis Mountford TOTThe Lord of Lust introduces himself in advance for the event next year
2021-10-1215 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsChris BrookmyreScottish Crime author and member of the Fun Lovin' Crime Writers. Author of the Jasmine Sharp series, Jack Parlabane series, and some fantasy, and books with his wife.
2021-10-0738 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsTony ForderOne of my favourite people and authors came to chat to me aboiut his new book The Huntsmen, new Bliss and was asked some quickfire questions and whether hes ever had a secret admirer.
2021-10-041h 02
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsNathan ScammellNathan is a fantasy author, who is attending the Tales on Trent book signing next year, so done a joint chat.
2021-10-0331 min
2021-09-2847 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsOwen MullenAuthor of the Scotland based Charlie Cameron series and London based Glass family series came to take the piss out of me for a bit, and chat about his new book.
2021-09-2729 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsKC PoitrasAmerican romance author came by to chat about her two books that are already released, and the two which are coming up.
2021-09-2723 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsCrystyna BergerHistorical Fiction writer, based on family stories
2021-09-2747 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsSophia AnyanwuBritish Nigerian author of Christian fiction, romance and historical fiction.
2021-09-2424 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsStuart JohnstoneA Scottish writer who got a huge career boost from none other than Stephen King. Find out how here.
2021-09-241h 06
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsDavid MarkDavid has written a tell all, no holds barred memoir of his mental health struggles throughout his life. He came to chat to me about it, and his reasons for doing it, and it was one of the most open yet funny interviews I have done to date.
2021-09-241h 02
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsOwen MullenAuthor of the Charlie Cameron and Glass family series'. Came by to chat to me about his new book.
2021-09-2429 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsGraeme CummingA short interview to introduce himself to Tales on Trent
2021-09-2322 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsValerie KeoghValerie Keogh, author of 20 psychological thrillers came back to chat.
2021-09-2235 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsCarol MathewsAuthor of paranormal books and looks at a different way of writing.
2021-09-2228 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsJane BuckleyNorthern Irish Author writing about her experiences of the Troubles but a fictional account.
2021-09-2230 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsChris WhitakerAuthor of multi award winning We Begin at the End, and other novels including Tall Oaks.
2021-09-2144 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsMaggie JamesAuthor of 8 psychological thrillers, the newest one, out 31st August, She'll Never Tell.
2021-09-1549 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsGail OlmstedAuthor of contemporary fiction and a historical novel based on a family link to the Olmsted who created landscape gardening in America.
2021-09-1442 min
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Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsRos RendleThe lovely Ros came to chat to me to introduce herself for the Tales on Trent book signing event next year.
2021-09-1210 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsAshley BeeganDebut author Ashley, came to chat about her thriller based on her work in mental heatlh.
2021-09-1144 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsElizabeth CoffeyOn suicide prevention day, Liz came to chat to me about the tragedy that plagued her family for nearly 9 years, starting with the suicide of her sister. She has written a memoir, and came to chat to me abouit it.
2021-09-1043 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsBrian PriceFormer scientist and advisor to the crime writing community, turned to novel writing, and his first book Fatal Trade is out next week, and came by to chat to me about it.
2021-09-1056 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsVictoria DowdAuthor of classic Agatha Christie style who dunnits.
2021-09-0939 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsKerry KM HardingKerry released her debut romantic suspense novel in May.
2021-09-0821 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsL G Campbell Tales on TrentLauren Campbell came to chat to give a brief intro for her appearance at Tales on Trent next year.
2021-09-0812 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsMick ArnoldMick Arnold, aiuthor of the saga series set in World War 2, featuring The Auxillary air service.
2021-09-0641 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsWill DeanAuthor of Standalone thrillers such as The Last Thing to Burn, and the Tuva Moodyson series came to chat to me today.
2021-09-0351 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsMartin TraceyAttending author at Tales on Trent came to introduce himself.
2021-09-0115 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsLisa CuttsEx police officer turned writer came to tell me about her police procedural books, and her turn to cosy crime.
2021-08-2936 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsHolly J GillAuthor of a multi genre series of books including romance and F/F romance
2021-08-2914 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsZoe-Lee O‘FarrellZoe came to chat to me just before the release of her debut novel, Ouija.
2021-08-2841 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsBC HarrisBeverley came to chat about the release of her debut novel, Conspiracy of Cats
2021-08-2744 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsMartin TraceyAuthor of the Judd Stone series came by to chat to me.
2021-08-2656 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsJohn NichollAuthor of 10 psychological thrillers to date, including the most recent Killing Evil. Using his work in child protection to inspire these books, they have a very strong element of truth to them.
2021-08-261h 16
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsSharon DempseyCrime writer Sharon, came to chat to me about her books today.
2021-08-2630 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsLeigh Russell2 million books sold, 16 Geraldine Steel novels, a phenomenol author, came to chat today.
2021-08-2546 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsIsobelle CateParanormal Romance author introduces herself for Tales on Trent
2021-08-2513 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsCallie TrautmillerAmerican author of a WW II ya novel focusing on the Japanese contribution to the American war effort.
2021-08-2331 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsColette DavisonColette is an attending author at Tales on Trent next year, and came by to give a short intro to what she does.
2021-08-2213 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsJames P Sumner introduces himself ready for Tales on TrentTales on Trent is an author signing event taking place in Stoke on May 14th 2022.
2021-08-1813 minThe Hobcast Book ShowEpisode 31: Supporting authors through Facebook - with Donna MorfettThe UK Crime writing scene is the envy of the world. No other country can boast the range of talented crime authors that the UK does, and that's not least down to the incredible support the reading community offers them. Donna Morfett is at the vanguard of this support. Her Facebook group, Donna's Interviews, Reviews and Giveaways has grown in recent months to become one of the most influential pages on the UK crime scene. Featuring almost daily in-depth interviews with authors, from the big names to first-time indie writers, Donna's group is recognised as one of the best...
2021-08-161h 14
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsSean CampbellAuthor of The Grifter, which is out today and his DCI Morton series.
2021-08-1538 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsMichelle KiddAuthor of Guilt, the first book in a new series, and 4 other crime thrillers.
2021-08-1226 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsJames P. SumnerAuthor of 2 thriller series, 21 books to date, came to tell me about them.
2021-08-1129 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsStuart JamesAward Winning author of The Hosue on Rectory Lane, Apartment Six, Turn the Other Way, Stranded, and new book, Selfie.
2021-08-1032 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsPenny BatchelorAuthor of Her New Best Friend and My Perfect Sister.
2021-08-0441 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsImran MahmoodCriminal Barrister turned novelist, with 2 incredible books to date, one of which has been turned into a tv series.
2021-08-0444 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsPaul FinchSuper interesting guy who has had an incredible life, who writes crime fiction amongst other things.
2021-08-0455 min
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