172. Author Interview with Sam Frances

Frankie is seeking A.C. Glass (aka Ava Glass), author of The Hiding season, to learn how she slowed the narrative pace, why she always starts with character and why she will always return to a series.Order your copy of The Hiding Season hereFollow Ava on Instagram at @avaglassbooksWant 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 off to the theatre with Jack Jewers, author of Seething Lane, to find out why writing this book took four years, the story behind the REAL Nell Gwyn, balancing fiction vs history and obstructions caused by burning pigeons. Order your copy of Seething Lane hereFollow Jack on Instagram at @jackjewers 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 living the dream with returning guest Chris Carter, author of Hide and Seek, to learn the 17 year story behind his latest book, the reader reaction to his shift in genre, how he approaches writing difficult subjects and his rule for naming characters.Order your copy of Hide and Seek hereFollow Chris on Instagram at @chriscarterbooksofficialWant 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 in the band with Sam Frances, author of One by One, to find out how chatting to a friend in lockdown led to her becoming a writer, the importance of her vomit draft and why Idris Elba should definitely call her. Order your copy of One by One hereFollow Sam on Instagram at @samfranwriterWant 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 dishing up with returning guest Suk Pannu, author of Mrs Sidhu's Just Desserts, to discuss writing sequels, the magic of the art world, the joy of a good heist and why his main character deserves a big screen. Order your copy of Mrs Sidhu's Just Desserts hereFollow Suk on Instagram at @suk.pannuWant 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 curtain-twitching with returning guest Sally Hepworth, author of Mad Mabel, to hear how the story that inspired the book become full circle, what she learned exploring the nature of good and bad, whether she'd ever write a sequel and the best parts of divorce.Order your copy of Mad Mabel hereFollow Sally on Instagram at @sallyhepworthWant 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 feeling the heat with Remi Kone, author of Just Kill, to find out why character is the most important thing, how her background as a TV producer has influenced her approach to writing and the power of a good potato.Order your copy of Just Kill hereFollow Remi on Instagram at @remikonewriterWant 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 trial with T.H. Murdock, author of The Date, to find out why he's throwing himself into social media content, his two greatest fears, his theory of twists and why cheap white wine will do as long as it's chilled.Order your copy of The Date hereFollow Tom on Instagram at @t_h_murdockWant to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered what it's like to attend a London based thriller and crime festival? Join Frankie as she reports (not at all) live from Capital Crime 2026, featuring interviews with Claire Douglas, Abir Mukherjee, Lizzie Curle, Lucy Rose, Clare Mackintosh, Jane Harper and Andi Osho. Get your ticket for Capital Crime 2027 now at www.capitalcrime.org.Apologies for the sound quality on some of the interviews! My equipment did me very dirty.Want to skip to your favourite author? (Please note that these timecodes may vary slightly due to ads):04:26 - Claire Douglas13:24 - Abir Mukherjee25:06 - Lizzie Curle39:00 - Lucy Rose54:46 - Clare Mackintosh1:09:01 - Jane Harper1:27:32 - Andi OshoA HUGE thank you to the whole team at Capital Crime and Sophie Goodfellow for having me and for such a brilliant festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is on the case with returning guest Chris McDonald, author of The Wrong Man, to learn about his publishing journey so far, how his love of music influenced his latest book, why he loves "the mix" and keeping up the Father Christmas myth. Order your copy of The Wrong Man hereFollow Chris on Instagram at @cmacwritescrimeWant to talk books? Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.