138. Author Interview with M.W. Craven

Frankie is joining the Q to speak to Vaseem Khan, author of Quantum of Menace, to discuss what it was like to work with the Ian Fleming estate, writing standalones vs serieseses, tricking readers and his camel-based escape plan.Order your copy of Quantum of Menace hereFollow Vaseem on Instagram at @vaseemkhanwriter or visit his website at www.vaseemkhan.com.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 buzzing to chat to Mark Edwards, author of The Wasp Trap, to discuss spotting psychopaths in the wild, difficult book children, climbing the first draft mountain and shocking karaoke performances. Order your copy of The Wasp Trap here.Follow Mark on Instagram at @markedwardsauthor.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 starting a podcasters support group with Philippa Hall, host of the chart-topping Quick Book Reviews, to discuss her phenomenal success, the highs and lows of podcasting, editing and admin anxiety and, of course, biscuits.Subscribe to Quick Book Reviews here.Follow Philippa everywhere at @quick_book_reviews.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 back on the Wirrel with returning guest T.M. Payne, author of Count The Dead, to discuss how her career has blossomed over the last year, finding the perfect partner in writing and in life, future book plans and chocolate-covered acorns.Order your copy of Count The Dead hereFollow Tina on Instagram at @tmpayneauthor.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.

We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you the brilliant Elly Griffiths and L.V. Matthews in conversation, chaired by Frankie, at a Literary Afternoon Tea at Victoria Hall in Hartley Wintney.The event was organised by the amazing Blue Bear Bookshop. Visit their online Bookshop here.A HUGE thank you to Elly Griffiths, LV Matthews, Khira at Blue Bear Bookshop, the incredible volunteers at Victoria Hall and everyone who attended!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 in the kitchen with Danielle Valentine, author of The Dead Husband Cookbook, to learn about writing her most personal book yet, creating her shadow-self, the truth about publishing and what it was like working with Ryan Murphy! Order your copy of The Dead Husband Cookbook here.Follow Danielle on Instagram at @daniellevalentinebooks.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 will never forget her chat with Matthew Blake, author of Anna O and A Murder In Paris, where they discussed exploring the concept of memory, the importance of character in crime stories, using research as flavour and his advice for getting into screenwriting. Order your copy of A Murder in Paris here.Follow Matthew on Instagram at @matthewblakewriter or subscribe to his Substack at https://substack.com/@matthewblakewriter. 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 undercover with LV Matthews, author of To Love a Liar, to discuss the real life events that inspired her new book, the lightening effect of dogs, preferred burial methods and the importance of reading with empathy.Order your copy of To Love a Liar hereFollow Liv on Instagram at @l_v_matthews_author.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 caught in the cross hairs with M.W. Craven, author of The Final Vow, to discuss his 10 year publishing anniversary, being tapped to write James Bond books, making band t-shirts "his brand" and how it feels to know that someone was buried with HIS book.Order your copy of The Final Vow here.Follow Mike on Instagram at @m.w.craven or visit his website at www.mwcraven.com.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 in the lab with Will Carver, podcaster and author of Kill Them With Kindness, to learn why he's always busting genres, his love of character vignettes, compassion fatigue and going out on a killer line.Order your copy of Kill Them With Kindess here.Follow Will on Instagram at @will_carver or visit his website at www.willcarver.co.uk.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.