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Michael Campling's Author PodcastBehind the Scenes Live - Writing darknessHello there,I hope you enjoy these peeks behind the curtain.If there’s anything you’d like to know, please comment or use the chat and I’ll record a video or run a livestream to answer your questions.Similarly, if you have an idea of something you’d like to see, please let me know, and I’ll see what I can do. Thank you.I hope you’re keeping safe and well.Take care and all the best,MikeyPS Join me for my next...
2025-08-0815 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastCampling, Get OutThis is a reading, performed live, of the latest post which you can read (and see the photos) here:I hope you enjoy listening and/or watching. By the way, the audio is also on the podcast feed, so you can listen and subscribe to the audio episodes in your usual podcast app. More info on the podcast page:vipreaders.substack.com/podcastHope that all makes sense.Have a lovely weekend.All the best,Mikey This is a public episode. If you would...
2025-07-2511 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastWar and Peace - No, Not the Novel Just MeA reading of the latest piece in our VIP Readers Club This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authormichaelcampling.substack.com
2025-07-1616 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastWhen your car might explodeIf you’d prefer to read it yourself, and frankly who can blame you, it’s here: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authormichaelcampling.substack.com
2025-07-0409 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastBehind the Scenes - Beta Readers and Writing ConferencesThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit authormichaelcampling.substack.comHello there,This behind-the-scenes video is for paying subscribers, but everyone gets a free preview of the first few minutes.
2025-07-0102 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastA Reading of Finishing Books, Fitness, Flapjack and the Finesse of FeedbackThis is a reading of a recent piece on my VIP Readers Club.I talk about finishing books, keeping fit, using feedback from readers to improve my books, and eating flapjack.Also, watching an amateur dramatic society putting on a play.I hope you enjoy it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authormichaelcampling.substack.com
2025-06-2109 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastBehind The Scenes Live with Michael Campling - Rules of Writing, Styles and VoicesThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit authormichaelcampling.substack.comHello there,Thank you so much to the paying subscribers - you make it possible for me to spend time going live like this, and your support also helps me to make recordings and write pieces for our newsletters which, I hope, will entertain my readers.This live session was about my self-imposed ‘rules of writing, and I talk about the way those rules vary depending on the purpose of the writing and the intended audience.’ I’...
2025-06-2003 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastReading - We Might be FriendlyMe (author Michael Campling) reading the recent piece from the In No Particular Order section of my VIP Readers Club publication.I recorded this in one take as if it were live, so there are a few missteps, but I like to think it adds to the experience - maybe that’s overoptimistic.There will be more of these, so I ought to get better as I go along. Anyway, I hope you enjoy it.Take care.A Bunch of Useful Buttons and Handy LinksThe text ve...
2025-06-1511 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastReading - The Lost Art of Getting LostIn today’s video I perform a reading of a recent piece from the In No Particular Order section called The Lost Art of Getting Lost. I recorded it in one go so it’s ‘recorded as live’.This is something new I’m trying, so I hope you enjoy it.Sorry about the gulping tea noises! I really did need that cuppa and didn't realise the mic would pick it up so well. I did say it was recorded as live, so it’s as near as you can get to visiting my writing room....
2025-06-0607 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastLive with Michael CamplingJoin me for my next live video in the app This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authormichaelcampling.substack.com
2025-01-1607 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastAuthor Podcast 21 November 2024 - Going WideA chat with me, author Michael Campling, creator of the Devonshire Mysteries and other books.I’m talking about putting all my books back on all retailers and library services - a process commonly known among authors as ‘going wide‘.All my books will soon be on Kobo, Kobo+, Nook, Apple, Google Play and other retailers internationally as well as library services.The books will still be on Amazon, of course, but not in Kindle Unlimited. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscr...
2024-11-2519 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastAuthor Podcast 12 November 2024A chat with author Michael Campling, creator of the Devonshire Mysteries, as he walks along the lane from his very small village in the Teign Valley in Devon.Today he catches a falling oak leaf, and outlines his thoughts on the role of coincidences in the plot of a mystery novel.What more could you possibly want?He hopes you enjoy listening. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authormichaelcampling.substack.com
2024-11-1213 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastAuthor Podcast 7 November 2024A chat with me as I walk along the lane from our very small village in the Teign Valley in Devon. Some insight into how I construct what I hope will be a satisfying ending for a long mystery novel with a tangled plot.I hope you enjoy listening. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authormichaelcampling.substack.com
2024-11-0718 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastBehind the Scenes - see the book as it emergesA reading from the draft I'm working on today, along with some background info to give you a glimpse behind the scenes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authormichaelcampling.substack.com
2024-10-0319 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastAuthor Podcast - 10 September, 2024In this episode of my author podcast, I run through recent emails and messages and respond.I also include a writing update on my work in progress, then there’s a short reading from the upcoming book along with a bit of analysis into the thinking behind it. I hope you find it interesting to take a peek behind the scenes.Something you’d like me to cover in the podcast? Let me know via a comment: Or join the online chat and reply to this thread:In this podcast, I ment...
2024-09-1028 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastIn Front of the Mirror AloneI hope you enjoy this reading. This is a dark short story which is by no means extreme, but it won't be for everybody, so please be guided by your own sensitivities.If you’re looking for the text version, it’s here:I’d be interested to hear your feedback in the comments: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authormichaelcampling.substack.com
2024-09-0633 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastA Chat With Mikey - Author Podcast 19 Aug 2024A chat to keep you updated about the change to the online world of me and my books, namely that I’m moving a lot of it to substack. This provides extra community features for you, and makes life a little easier for me in that I can respond to comments in a more timely way, and I don’t have to chase my tail trying to keep up with a load of websites and social media channels.I hope you enjoy this new experience, and I’d love to hear feedback from you either way. I’m always...
2024-08-1922 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastMikey’s Mailbox – A New Feature for the PodcastI wanted to start recording these episodes as a way of saying thank you to readers and supporters. This is the first one, and I recorded the video first and then used the audio for the podcast – not an ideal way to do it. Next time I’ll be more podcast-centric, You can listen below, […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authormichaelcampling.substack.com
2024-07-3016 min
Clearance Rack Classics Retro 80s and 90s Dance Mix by DJ TintinCRC Retro Mix #581. Age Of Consent - New Order2. (It's Not Me) Talking - A Flock Of Seagulls3. Careless Memories - Duran Duran4. Sleepwalk - Ultravox5. New Life (Remix) - Depeche Mode6. Go! (Club Mix) - Tones On Tail7. Dancing With Myself - Generation X8. Disorder - Joy Division9. Bates Motel - The Hitmen10. Chamber Of Hellos - Wire Train11. The Noah Plan - Peter Schilling12. Infected (12" Mix) - The The13. Close To Me - The Cure14. Modern Love - David Bowie15. Late Show - Book Of Love
2024-05-2857 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastA Writing Update – A Devonshire Crime Thriller and moreLaunching the new Devonshire Crime Thriller and starting the next Devonshire Mystery. Chatting about the launch of the new crime thriller, Lawful Duty, and saying. a bit about the next Devonshire Mystery. Useful links: My store: mcamplingbooks.com Find Lawful Duty online: books2read.com/lawfulduty You can listen below, download the audio, or subscribe. Thank you for listening. […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authormichaelcampling.substack.com
2024-04-2527 min
Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaRudy’s Rare Records: The Complete Series 1-4: A BBC Radio Comedy by Danny RobinsPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/734624 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Rudy’s Rare Records: The Complete Series 1-4: A BBC Radio Comedy Author: Danny Robins Narrator: Joe Jacobs, Larrington Walker, Lenny Henry, Full Cast Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 20 minutes Release date: March 14, 2024 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: Lenny Henry stars in this family comedy set in the finest, feistiest old reggae record shop in Birmingham ‘A joy’ Chris Campling, The Times Rudy Sharpe is the irrepressible owner of a tiny, ramshackle record store, stacked from floor to ceiling with piles of vinyl. It’s a place with real soul, wh...
2024-03-1405 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastA Writing Update and Advance Notice of a Beta Reading Opportunity
On finishing the next Devonshire Mystery and a brief personal update.
Some sad news about our Labrador Lottie who passed away.
There’s also a writing update, and I’m talking about the writing process and finishing the second draft of the next Devonshire Mystery.
There’s a brief personal update too.
If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can.
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2023-08-2540 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastOur Private Facebook Group and other newsIn this episode I talk about our Facebook Group and provide a general update. If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can. Useful links: The VIP Readers Club on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/vipreadersclub You can […] This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vipreaders.substack.com/subscribe
2023-06-3016 min
Writing Talk PodcastWriting Conferences and taking the next steps in your author careerBeat the post-conference blues and set your writing career on a sustainable path. Writing conferences are wonderful, but it can be hard to know what to do afterwards. Should you change direction, start something new, or compile a massive to-do list and then have a little cry? I’m suggesting a more positive approach that gives […] Get full access to Writing Talk Podcast at www.writingtalkpodcast.com/subscribe
2023-06-2252 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastFinishing the First Draft of the next Devonshire MysteryIn this episode I talk about finishing the first draft of the next Devonshire Mystery At long last we’ve reached this point, and I explain the next step. If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authormichaelcampling.substack.com
2023-06-1512 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastWriting and Organising the Devonshire MysteriesToday I’m talking about the process of writing the latest Devonshire Mystery. A writing update in which I chat about one of the tools I use when writing a draft. If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authormichaelcampling.substack.com
2023-05-3012 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastEnding a Mystery – A Writing Update on the upcoming Devonshire MysteryThoughts on writing an ending for the latest Devonshire Mystery. A writing update in which I reflect on the exciting business of writing a satisfying ending that takes the characters forward. If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authormichaelcampling.substack.com
2023-05-2214 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastRed Herrings and the Darker Side of Mysteries – A Writing Update on the upcoming Devonshire MysteryI’m so close to completing the next Devonshire Mystery. A writing update in which I muse on the way mysteries shine a light on the darker side of human nature and reflect on the things we did when we were young and foolish. If you have a question for me, please pop it in a […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authormichaelcampling.substack.com
2023-04-1815 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastA Writing Update on the upcoming Devonshire MysteryApproaching the finishing post of the next Devonshire Mystery. A writing update in which I talk about almost finishing the next Devonshire Mystery and an insight into deciding whodunnit. If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authormichaelcampling.substack.com
2023-04-0514 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastReal Life Inspiring FictionHow ideas from real life inspire my writing. In writing characters and scenes, it’s important to be inspired by real life people and events; not to copy wholesale, but to learn from them. I want there to be a seam of authenticity running through my work, so I take note of the world around me […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authormichaelcampling.substack.com
2023-03-0710 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastPutting the clues together for the next Devonshire MysteryAn update on the Upcoming Devonshire Mystery. Writing a mystery can be exciting work, especially when you’re putting the clues together alongside your detectives and amateur sleuths. Recorded outdoors in February 2023 If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authormichaelcampling.substack.com
2023-03-0112 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastA Writing Update and Thoughts on the Writing ProcessAn update on the Upcoming Devonshire Mystery. An insight into my writing process as I work on the next Devonshire Mystery Recorded outdoors in February 2023 If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authormichaelcampling.substack.com
2023-02-2512 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastDoes Being a Writer Affect How I Read or Watch Movies?I was recently asked if being a writer affects the way I watch a movie. My answer is in this episode of my author podcast. On being a writer, and the affect this has on my consumption of films and TV dramas. Recorded in January 2023 If you have a question for me, please pop […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authormichaelcampling.substack.com
2023-01-2517 min
Writing Talk PodcastShould you switch to writing in a new genre?When should you ditch the genre you’re writing in and try something new? Here’s the full podcast I hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, please share it with your friends. You can also support the show by subscribing and leave a review and a rating: Your ratings and reviews will enable the podcast […] Get full access to Writing Talk Podcast at www.writingtalkpodcast.com/subscribe
2021-12-1744 min
Writing Talk PodcastHow to Develop an Idea into a Great Book with Guest Andrew HastieHaving a good idea for a novel is the first step, but how do you develop your concept into a great book? Here’s the full podcast Episode Notes This was a wide-ranging discussion, but here are some of the main points: Research genres before you begin, and try to find out where your book would […] Get full access to Writing Talk Podcast at www.writingtalkpodcast.com/subscribe
2020-10-161h 00
Writing Talk PodcastShould You Start an Author Podcast?Getting started with podcasting as an author Here’s the full podcast Episode Notes The main resource you’ll need is time – figure on two or three hours (or more) to put each episode together – be realistic! Will your podcast be aimed at readers or other writers – decide this early. Does your idea have […] Get full access to Writing Talk Podcast at www.writingtalkpodcast.com/subscribe
2020-06-2848 min
Writing Talk PodcastHow Do We Address the Issues of Inclusion, Equality and Diversity in Writing Fiction?Here’s the full podcast Episode Notes We need to do a lot more to address the issues of inclusion, equality and diversity. Too many voices are under-represented. We need to make sure our characters represent the real world and include people from a diverse range of backgrounds. We want to avoice tokenism, stereotypes and cliches. […] Get full access to Writing Talk Podcast at www.writingtalkpodcast.com/subscribe
2020-06-1731 min
Writing Talk PodcastEpisode 38 – How Can We Improve our Amazon Product Descriptions (blurbs)?Here’s the full podcast Episode Notes Publishing your book – How can we make your book description work? Today we’re looking at the perennial problem of writing product descriptions (sometimes called blurbs) for our books on Amazon and other stores. Let’s take a step back and think in terms of strategies. Product descriptions are sales […] Get full access to Writing Talk Podcast at www.writingtalkpodcast.com/subscribe
2020-06-0930 min
Writing Talk PodcastEpisode 37 – Publishing your book – Should You Go Wide or into Kindle Unlimited (KU)Here’s the full podcast Episode Notes Publishing your book – Should You Go Wide or into Kindle Unlimited (KU)? Today we’re looking at the pros and cons of putting your book into KDP select (often referred to as Kindle Unlimited or KU since this is what it’s called for participating readers) and comparing it to […] Get full access to Writing Talk Podcast at www.writingtalkpodcast.com/subscribe
2020-06-0141 min
Writing Talk PodcastEpisode 36 – Write the first draft of your novel (in lockdown or not)Here’s the full podcast Episode Notes Write the first draft of your lockdown novel So at long last, we’re digging into your draft and thinking about how you can best get going with it. By now you should have a place for notes and some form of plan, however simple it may be. You should […] Get full access to Writing Talk Podcast at www.writingtalkpodcast.com/subscribe
2020-05-2428 min
Writing Talk PodcastEpisode 35 – How to Write a Great Story – Writing Your Novel (in lockdown or not)Here’s the full podcast Episode Notes How to write a novel with a great story In this episode, it would be very tempting to talk about getting cracking with your draft. However, I want to hold back a little bit because I want to do one more bit of thinking before we dive headfirst into […] Get full access to Writing Talk Podcast at www.writingtalkpodcast.com/subscribe
2020-05-1623 min
Writing Talk PodcastEpisode 34 – How to Outline Your Novel – A Simple Method (in lockdown or not)Here’s the full podcast Episode Notes How do I outline my novel in lockdown? In the previous episode, we talked about the basic setup that will get you going with your lockdown novel. If you haven’t tried episode yet, you might want to go back and check it out. I talked about having a basic […] Get full access to Writing Talk Podcast at www.writingtalkpodcast.com/subscribe
2020-05-0928 min
Writing Talk PodcastEpisode 33 – How Can I Write a Novel During The Lockdown?Here’s the full podcast Episode Notes We won’t call this a relaunch but a new beginning. Can you write a novel during lockdown? People often think that period of isolation would be the ideal environment for finally getting down to writing or completing that novel. But the truth is that writing anything much longer than […] Get full access to Writing Talk Podcast at www.writingtalkpodcast.com/subscribe
2020-05-0328 min
Writing Talk PodcastEpisode 32 – How Do I Stay Motivated to Write?Here’s the full podcast Episode Notes In this episode, we’re how to maintain the motivation you need to finish your writing projects. There are three prongs of attack! Pairing Match an activity that you enjoy with your writing, e.g. listening to a favourite soundtrack. It’s important that the enjoyable activity is one that you are […] Get full access to Writing Talk Podcast at www.writingtalkpodcast.com/subscribe
2019-05-0525 min
The Filmmakers PodcastLIVE from the London Independent Film FestivalHost Giles Alderson (The Dare) heads to the the London Independent Film Festival and chats to the filmmakers attending including the team behind Winter Ridge, Dom Lenoir, Matt Hookings, Michael McKell, Hannah Waddingham, Alistair Ager and Ian Pirie as well as filmmakers and actors Jon Campling, Simeon Willis, Toby Osmond, Ben Richards, Andromeda Godfrey, the team behind short film Stationary and the festival director Natasher Marberger.NEW WINTER RIDGE TRAILER https://vimeo.com/267988Natasha Marberger starts off by telling us that to get selected film entrants just need good stories.Stars of Winter...
2018-05-041h 09
The Filmmakers PodcastBONUS Ep: LIVE from the LONDON INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVALHost Giles Alderson (The Dare) heads to the the London Independent Film Festival and chats to the filmmakers attending including the team behind Winter Ridge, Dom Lenoir, Matt Hookings, Michael McKell, Hannah Waddingham, Alistair Ager and Ian Pirie as well as filmmakers and actors Jon Campling, Simeon Willis, Toby Osmond, Ben Richards, Andromeda Godfrey, the team behind short film Stationary and the festival director Natasher Marberger.
NEW WINTER RIDGE TRAILER https://vimeo.com/267988
Natasha Marberger starts off by telling us that to get selected film entrants just need good stories.
Stars of Winter Ridge Hannah Waddingham and Michael McKell talk...
2018-05-041h 07
The Limehouse Podcast*Michael Heseltine time*William travels to meet Lord Heseltine and why not? There is chat about Patel/Johnson, Brexit and a look back into the earlier years of his political and personal life. Enjoy! Hello to Sam Campling, Steve Little, Mary Woodruff and Tom Turtle!
P.s Those of you that are in the know....The Limehouse Podcast will soon have another four legged friend!
2017-11-1548 min