172. Author Interview with Sam Frances

Frankie conducts the flash-est of chats with returning guest Sam Ripley (aka Tom Wood), author of The Lightning Girl, to find out all about his upcoming film adaptation, how inspiration strikes him and why he will always love a spreadsheet.Order your copy of The Lightning Girl hereFollow Sam on Instagram at @samripleybooksWant 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 tackling the big issues with returning guest Trevor Wood, author of The Angel of Death, to learn why he's so proud of this book, how he balances complex issues with the action beats of a crime thriller and why he likes to be fussed over.Order your copy of The Angel of Death hereWant 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 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.