126. Author Interview with Freya Sampson

Frankie is house hunting with Sarah Pinborough, author of We Live Here Now, to learn why the ending always has to come first, expecting the unexpected, balancing several writing projects at once, and the comforting nostalgic power of a McDonalds.Order your copy of We Live Here Now here.Follow Sarah on Instagram at @sarahpinboroughbooks. Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on BlueSky: @readandburiedpod.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is being nosey with Freya Sampson, author of The Busybody Book Club, to learn about perfecting character development, reading outside of genre, why it's good to say no more and the horrors of Amazon reviews.Order your copy of The Busybody Book Club here.Follow Freya on Instagram at @freyasampsonauthor. Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is on an overnight train with Terry Deary, author of Actually, I'm A Murderer and Horrible Histories, to discuss being a jobbing writer, transcending time with his readers, how times have changed and what's in his favourite sausage.Actually, I'm A Murderer is out NOW. Order your copy here. Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is in search of the truth with Ceri Jackson, author of The Boy from Tiger Bay: A True Story of Murder, Betrayal, and a Fight for Justice, to discuss her multimedia approach to storytelling, the importance real and honest relationships with subjects, and how can journalism can be a force for good in true crime stories. The Boy from Tiger Bay: A True Story of Murder, Betrayal, and a Fight for Justice is out NOW. Order your copy here.Follow Ceri on Twitter at @CeriDawnJackson.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is weathering the storm with the legendary Jeffery Deaver, author of South of Nowhere, to learn about creating iconic characters, his writing formula, the value of his "give me a break" standard, his connection to the UK and prospective punning over a pint!South of Nowhere is out NOW. Order your copy here.Follow Jeffery at @officialjefferydeaver or visit his website at www.jefferydeaver.com. Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @readburiedpodFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is drinking the Kool-Aid with returning guest Lizzy Barber, author of Be Mine, to learn about her fascination with cults, motherhood, cool girls and writing twists. Follow Lizzy on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter at @bylizzybarber. Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @readburiedpodFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is on a Jacknife's edge with Anna Bailey, author of Our Last Wild Days, to discuss their journey to book two, how their lived experience became character research and why you should always hold on to everything you write.Follow Anna on Instagram at @annabaileywrites. Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @readburiedpodFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is freewheeling with Jeremy Vine, author of Murder on Line One, to discuss the culture wars, the importance of character, the best Agatha Christie books and the longest list of book recommendations the podcast has ever had!Follow Jeremy on Instagram at @thejeremyvine.  Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @readburiedpodFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is enjoying a spot of bird watching with Chris Bridges, author Sick to Death, while learning about his journey to becoming an author, his mission to change the representation of disability in fiction and the horror of badly-behaved theatre goers.Follow Chris on Instagram at @chrisbridgeswriter or subscribe to his Substack at https://substack.com/@sickwords. Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @readburiedpodFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is on the ice with returning guest TM Logan, author of The Daughter, to discuss why he's drawn to telling family-centred stories, writing dynamic characters, the upcoming #TM10 and his not-so-secret musical theatre experience.Follow Tim everywhere at @tmloganauthor or visit his website at www.tmlogan.com.Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @readburiedpodFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.