Read and Buried Podcast

Twice upon a time, Frankie visits a whole new world with John Connolly, author of The Land of Lost Things, to learn about the personal meaning behind his writing, bring folklore to life, being consta…

Frankie is on the hunt for a killer with Helen Fields, author of Profile K, as she rises from the literary graveyard to discuss the importance of sharing the victim's story, the evolution of profilin…

Frankie is making herself at home with Caz Frear, author of Five Bad Deads, as they discuss the differences in writing domestic noir vs. police procedurals, the dangers of self-perception and how her…

Frankie is in a staff meeting with the wonderful J.M. Hall, scriptwriter and author of A Clock Stopped Dead, to discuss writing through anger with tea and sponge cake, dealing with unsolicited honest…

Frankie is backpacking through Thailand with the delightful Emily Freud, author of Her Last Summer, to discuss writing worlds that you know, the theraputic power of structuring a narrative, working "…

Frankie is exploring a remote island with Simon McCleave, author of The Drowning Isle, to discuss how his career in television and film development has influenced his approach to crime writing, what …

Frankie is walking the streets of Liverpool with TM Payne, author of Long Time Dead, to find out all about her journey to becoming a crime writer, the key to writing a killer epigraph, the power of p…

Frankie sits down with the incredible C.L. Taylor, author of Every Move You Make, to discuss the horrors of stalking, writing about trauma, meeting your characters in real life and the best recipe fo…

Frankie is down the rabbit hole with Abigail Dean, author of Day One and Girl A, to discuss conspiracy theories, how to write when you have a full-time job and her truly perfect hair. 

Follow Abigail …

Frankie is on the Maeve with the wonderful Jane Casey, author of A Stranger in the Family, to discuss writing a long running series, carrying books in your head and the comforting power of mac and ch…

Frankie is heading back in time with Mandy Robotham, author of The Hidden Storyteller, to discuss writing historical crime fiction, research highlights, the endless allure of spy stories and cracking…

Frankie is very X-cited to be joined by Gregg Hurwitz, author of the iconic Orphan X books and so much more, to discuss the latest instalment in series, the importance of reading broadly and the beau…

Frankie faces down a tempest with the formidable Tina Baker, author of What We Did In The Storm, to discuss imposter syndrome, writing through trauma and the most adorable real-life meet-cute you'll …

Frankie is backstage with Chris MacDonald, author of The Actor, to workshop the best way to write a thriller, the most intriguing true crime stories and the flashest way to exit stage left.

Follow Chr…

Frankie's moving in with Susan Allott, author of The House on Rye Lane, to discuss writing across different timelines, polishing ideas and the unexpected perks of having your phone stolen.

Follow Susa…

Frankie is braving the elements with Hannah Richell, author of The Search Party, to discuss the power of weather, a multitude of excellent business ideas and a number of minor poisonings.

Follow Hanna…

Frankie sits down with Araminta Hall, author of One of the Good Guys, to discuss gendered violence, the post #MeToo world and the comforting power of a tuna baked potato.  

Follow Araminta on Twitter …

After a pretty big update, Frankie and Sarah are joined by the delightful Leonie Swann, author of The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp, to talk getting older, curious sheep, grapefruit juice and more!

Foll…