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A podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Hosted by @lesleykara.bsky.social and @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social. https://linktr.ee/insuspense

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We’re wrapping this series of In Suspense with none other than Jeremy Vine β€” talking Murder on Line One, local radio nostalgia, Agatha Christie, and the lost art of the handwritten letter. πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈπŸ“»βœοΈ We also have a long list of book/author recommendations. πŸ’™πŸ“š

#podcast #jeremyvine #murderonlineone

24.04.2025 07:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today, we talk to Anna Bailey about cats, alligators, Louisiana graveyards and their new book, Our Last Wild Days. Have a listen at podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...

17.04.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today, we answer some of our listeners’ brilliant questions. We had such fun recording this episode so do have a listen! πŸ’™πŸ“š

#podcast #podcastlife #listenersquestions #publishing #readersquestions #podcastlovers #authors

27.03.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What she said ⬇️

19.03.2025 06:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Final shout out for any questions! DM myself or @lesleykara.bsky.social or @insuspensepodcast.bsky.social as we’ll be recording a session to go out next Thursday (27 March) on the podcast with our thoughts & answers!

18.03.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Photo of Lesley Kara and Andrea Stewart recording a podcast episode for The Novelry entitled β€˜Put Pressure On Your Hero’

Photo of Lesley Kara and Andrea Stewart recording a podcast episode for The Novelry entitled β€˜Put Pressure On Your Hero’

Have you listened to The Novelry β€˜On Writing’ podcast yet? #amwriting #writingtips πŸ’™πŸ“š

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11.03.2025 23:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Get in touch at @insuspensepodcast.bsky.social on here, or any of our social media channels. We want to know your questions!!

06.03.2025 09:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Today, we talk to the fabulous Mari Hannah about her latest book, Her Sister’s Killer, and about making a career out of crime (crime WRITING, that is!) πŸ’œπŸ’™πŸ“š#podcast #crimefiction #policeprocedurals

www.in-suspense.co.uk

06.03.2025 08:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our topic today is The Art of the Psychological Thriller, so who better to talk to than the mega-bestselling author, Claire Douglas! Claire tells us all about her forthcoming novel, #thenewneighbours, and her incredible success over the last few years.

www.in-suspense.co.uk

20.02.2025 08:28 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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🎧The latest episode of my Substack podcast’The Pivot’ is available now πŸŽ™οΈ
open.substack.com/pub/nadinema...

07.02.2025 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here’s an excerpt from our interview with the wonderful and inspirational @robparkerauthor.bsky.social about his new book, The Troubled Deep, and about juggling multiple roles. πŸ’™πŸ“š #booksky #crimefiction #podcast #writingpodcast

Full interview here: www.in-suspense.co.uk

07.02.2025 07:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Today we talk to Tom Hindle about his latest book, Death in the Arctic, and why whodunnits never go out of fashion. We also talk about Scooby Doo! Anyone else used to love that? πŸ’™πŸ“š #booksky #podcasts

23.01.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
Me signing books while looking slightly awkward.

Me signing books while looking slightly awkward.

Get yer signed copies down @goldsborobooks.bsky.social

(The first copies I’ve signed as Anna Sharpe)
goldsborobooks.com/collections/... @orionbooks.bsky.social

18.01.2025 08:52 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Series 13! Unlucky for some, but not for us as we have Tom Hindle as our first guest! We’ll be chatting to him about his new book, Death in the Arctic, and why whodunnits never go out of fashion! πŸ’™πŸ“šπŸŽ€ #podcast #crimefiction

17.01.2025 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

If you listen to the podcast, you’ll find out! πŸ˜‰

21.12.2024 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today, we talk to Alex Dahl, author of GIRL FRIENDS and PLAY DATE, about what it’s like when your book gets picked up by Disney + and turned into a screenplay. We also discuss the sub-genre of GLAM NOIR! Alex was a lovely guest and we think you’ll really enjoy this episode.

#podcast #glamnoir

19.12.2024 07:35 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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On the podcast this week I interview @ellygriffiths.bsky.social about her new book out in February 2025 called #TheFrozenPeople. On the Quick Book Reviews podcast now #Booksky

17.12.2024 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
A pile of finished copies of the debut novel The Cleaner by Mary Watson. Out January 2025. Bespoke chocolate keys. All for giveaways for influencers.

A pile of finished copies of the debut novel The Cleaner by Mary Watson. Out January 2025. Bespoke chocolate keys. All for giveaways for influencers.

Look at these beauties, just in!
πŸ“š πŸŽ‰Am having an office sort out (clean up?!) before the holidays - so any UK booksellers & book bloggers like to get your hands on this taut, twisty read for the holidays... Follow & RT by 12 noon 19/12/24 so I can pop in the post #Giveaway

17.12.2024 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 3
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Hands up who is ready to hibernate for Christmas with blankets, books and hot chocolates πŸŽ„πŸ“šβœ¨

18.12.2024 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Read my full article about completing edits and the reality of rejection as a writer open.substack.com/pub/nadinema...

18.12.2024 11:58 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic showing In Suspense as being in the top 25% of all Buzzsprout podcasts!

Graphic showing In Suspense as being in the top 25% of all Buzzsprout podcasts!

Well, will you look at this!! Thank you to all our listeners. You are The Best! πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œ

13.12.2024 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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This week on the podcast I interview Dan Malakin about #TheWreckageOfUs published by @viperbooks.bsky.social

10.12.2024 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We had a Very Important Meeting today. Series 13 starts late Jan 2025. Seven dates. Seven amazing guests! But we still have one more episode before Christmas when we’ll be chatting to Alex Dahl about what it’s like when your book gets picked up by Disney+!! πŸ’™πŸ“šπŸŽ¬ Tune in next Thursday!

11.12.2024 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Oh this episode is giving me so much JOY - @orlandomurrin.bsky.social is such an astute and generous writer - this is a glorious chat!

07.12.2024 19:15 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Finding the recipe for writing success with Orlando Murrin Podcast Episode Β· In Suspense Β· 05/12/2024 Β· 1h

Well this was a wonderfully honest, informative and entertaining interview with @orlandomurrin.bsky.social - and I am so with you on the dinners and canapΓ©s! @insuspensepodcast.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...

07.12.2024 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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08.12.2024 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Alex!

08.12.2024 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great to be on the hands of such professional podcasters.

05.12.2024 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today we talk to the fabulous @orlandomurrin.bsky.social about his Paul Delamare cosy culinary crime series! Orlando is a hoot! #cosycrime #murderbelowdeck #writingpodcast πŸ’™πŸ“š

05.12.2024 08:29 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3

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