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Book Off!Linwood Barclay and CJ TudorBestselling authors Linwood Barclay and CJ Tudor join Joe Haddow for a chat about their latest books.They discuss genre bending, horror tropes, Stephen King, rocking horses, muffins and building tension. Quite the eclectic mix!They also give us some brilliant book recommendations too.THE BOOK OFF'Long Island' by Colm ToibinVS'Altered Carbon' by Richard K MorganAnd here's more on their latest novels!'Whistle' by Linwood Barclay Celebrated children’s author and illustrator An...2025-06-1939 min
Quills and ChillsWHISTLE with Linwood BarclayIn this episode of Quills & Chills, I sit down with international bestselling author Linwood Barclay to talk about his incredible journey from journalist to master of suspense. We explore his latest novel, Whistle, a chilling dive into supernatural fiction that proves even toy trains can be terrifying. Linwood opens up about the inspiration behind the book, crafting its eerie dual timelines, and building one of his most haunting antagonists yet. We also unpack powerful themes like grief, trauma, and the emotional weight that drives his storytelling.If you love thrillers with a supernatural twist, this is one...2025-06-1242 min
Fantasy & Sci-Fi: The Author FilesFile #14 Horror, Trains & Creativity with Linwood Barclay Interview with Linwood Barclay about WhistleLinwood recommends 3 books:The Big Empty by Robert CraisLong Island by Colm TóibínTom Lake by Ann Patchett(And also mentions The Blue Hammer by Ross Macdonald)You can find the podcast on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/fantasyscifipodcast?igsh=ZHk0eGwwMjlvZWFs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-1125 min
Quick Book Reviews. Spoiler-free author interviews & book reviews.Linwood Barclay does HORRORI interview Linwood Barclay about WhistleLinwood recommends 3 books:The Big Empty by Robert CraisLong Island by Colm TóibínTom Lake by Ann Patchett(And also mentions The Blue Hammer by Ross Macdonald)You can email the podcast: quickbookreviews@outlook.comYou can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@qu...2025-06-0626 min
The Conversation with Nadine MathesonLinwood Barclay: The Pursuit of Perfection and Runaway TrainsSend us a text"I don't know what it is about writing," muses Linwood Barclay in the opening moments of this conversation. "Even when you've had success and think, 'I don't have to write anymore, I've got money in the bank,' there's always this feeling that if I could write just one more book, maybe it'll be perfect."This pursuit of the perfect novel drives our fascinating conversation with the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author, whose journey from aspiring writer facing countless rejections to international success offers a masterclass in patience...2025-06-051h 01