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In SuspenseWriting in Two GenresWelcome to series 10, episode 7 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we’re chatting about writing in two genres with Julie Mae Cohen. Here is the link for a 20% discount for Julie’s Novel Gazing post-it or any course on Novel gazing by using the code: INSUSPENSE20 https://novel-gazing-with-julie-cohen.teachable.com/Here are the books we recommend on today’s show: Julie’s recommendations: Doppleganger by Naomi Klein Nikki...2023-11-1646 min
Crime Time FMLAUREN NORTH, LESLEY KARA & NIKI MACKAY 24-10-23Season 5 Episode 4: PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS - All in the Mind - LAUREN NORTH, LESLEY KARA & NIKI MACKAY join Victoria Selman to discuss the enduring popularity of psychological thrillers and where the future lies for the genre.Mentioned: Minette Walters The Sculptress, The Scold's Bridal, Susi Holliday The House, The Bees Laline Paul, Stephen KingVICTORIA SELMANSundayTimes bestselling author of ALL THE LITTLE LIARSAmazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3xmvMeSWebsite for news and giveaways: http://www.victoriaselmanauthor.comTwitter: @VictoriaSelmanWe love to hear...2023-10-2435 minIn SuspenseThe Importance of FestivalsWelcome to series 10, episode 5 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we’re talking about The Importance of Festivals with thriller author Alex North. Here are the books we recommend on today’s show:Alex’s recommendations:The Grief House by Rebecca ThornBlood Like Mine by Stuart NevilleAll of Us Are Broken by Fiona CumminsNikki’s recommendations: Leave No Trace by Jo CallaghanLauren’s recommendati...2023-10-1949 minIn SuspenseIn Suspense Special with Trevor WoodWelcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we have an In Suspense Special with Trevor Wood. Trevor is our first returning guest and he’s joining us again to share what he’s learnt about the publishing journey in the last three years as well as telling us about this latest novel You Can Run. Here are the books we recommend on today’s show: Trevor’s recommendations:Speak of the devil by Rose WildingLauren’s recommenda...2023-10-1541 minIn SuspenseMixing it up: how to successfully blend genresWelcome 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 ser...2023-09-2137 minIn SuspenseThrillers - How dark is too dark?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 JewellJust Between Us by Adele Parks Nikki recommendations:The Quiet Tenant by Clemence MichallonMonsters...2023-09-0748 minIn SuspenseWhat makes successful commercial fiction?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 FremlinThe House of Whispers by Anna MazzolaJust Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister Nikki recommendations:The Bab...2023-07-2053 minIn SuspenseIt's All Smoke & MirrorsWelcome 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 Mysteri...2023-07-0650 min
The Writing Community Chat ShowWriting on the darker side. Author Lauren North talks psychological thrillers.Lauren writes psychological suspense novels that delve into the darker side of relationships and families. She has a lifelong passion for writing, reading, and all things books. Lauren also writes book club thrillers as LC North.Lauren's love of psychological suspense has grown since childhood and her dark imagination of always wondering what's the worst thing that could happen in every situation.Lauren studied psychology before moving to London where she lived and worked for many years. She now lives with her family in the Suffolk countryside.This is her latest novel: My Word...2023-06-301h 13In SuspenseWriting On TrendWelcome 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...2023-06-0840 minIn SuspenseWriting for the Modern ReaderWelcome 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 doors by...2023-05-1156 minIn SuspenseDelivering A High Concept NovelWelcome 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 AgassiStation Eleven by Emily St John MandelThe Last Dance by Mark BillinghamForensic...2023-04-2744 minIn SuspenseWhat Makes A Great Book for TV?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...2023-03-2344 min