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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is tackling the big issues with returning guest Trevor Wood to learn why he's so proud of his latest book, how he balances complex issues with the beats of a crime thriller and why he likes to be fussed over. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podfollow.com/1598530780

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

NEW EPISODE! 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. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podfollow.com/1598530780

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is off to the theatre with Jack Jewers, author of Seething Lane, to find out why writing this book took four years, balancing fiction vs history and obstructions caused by burning pigeons. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podfollow.com/1598530780

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

NEW EPISODE! 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 and his rule for naming characters. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podfollow.com/1598530780

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

NEW EPISODE! 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 call her. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podfollow.com/1598530780

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is dishing up with returning guest Suk Pannu 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. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podfollow.com/1598530780

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Frankie @frankieisswell.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Please tell me it gets easier 😅

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

NEW EPISODE! 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, whether she'd ever write a sequel and the best parts of divorce. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts: podfollow.com/1598530780

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is feeling the heat with Remi Kone 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. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts: podfollow.com/1598530780

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is on trial with @thmurdock.bsky.social, author of The Date, to find out why he's throwing himself into social media content, his two greatest fears, his theory on twists and why cheap white wine will do. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podfollow.com/1598530780

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Out of Order Book Club @outoforderbookclub.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

I've never actually been to Capital Crime, but I've just finished listening to this (not at all live!) episode and that's been a nice replacement. Lovely interviews with authors throughout! It just goes to show crime fiction authors + crime fiction events = really good time.

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

NEW EPISODE! 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. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podfollow.com/1598530780

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is on the case with @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social, author of The Wrong Man, to learn about his publishing journey so far, how his love of music influenced his latest book & keeping up with Father Christmas. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts podfollow.com/1598530780

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Matthew Sweet @drmatthewsweet.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Banana is a red herring here

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

NEW EPISODE! Frankie has joined the club with @vavazquezwrites.bsky.social, author of The Death Row Club, to learn about the dark inspiration behind her debut novel, embracing the cringe and finally getting a reservation at Dorsia. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podfollow.com/1598530780

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

NEW EPISODE! Frankie chats to Bonnie Burke-Patel, author of We Search the Island for Grace, to discuss the influences on her latest novel, using social media to self promote and the supreme storytelling that comes from wrestling. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podfollow.com/1598530780

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Tom Murdock @thmurdock.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

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Tom Murdock @thmurdock.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Wonderful to see so many readers have downloaded the ebook in the last fortnight. The Kindle version is available at a discounted price throughout June via an Amazon promotion

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is retreating with Ruth Irons, author of The Family Break, to discuss her creative journey from music and acting to writing, the evolution of her process and the importance of a structurally sound lasagna. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podfollow.com/1598530780

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is joined by the top percentile of guests, Canwen Xu, to discuss the journey to writing her debut novel Boring Asian Female, telling the emotional truth and underrated comfort of a McDonalds. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podfollow.com/1598530780

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is scrubbing in with Ben Giles, author of The Specialist, to learn about his life as a biohazard cleaner, the surprising emotional impact of writing his story and how he could easily get away with murder. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podfollow.com/1598530780

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

NEW EPISODE! Frankie chats to Tariq Ashkanani, author of The Hollow Boys, to hear about the journey to writing his latest book, how he balances writing time with his day job and taking a stand against Christmas cracker prizes. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podfollow.com/1598530780

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is on a Royal Assignment with the legendary Peter James, author of The Hawk is Dead, to learn about being the Queen's favourite, his best writing advice and snooping around Buckingham Palace. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podfollow.com/1598530780

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is retiring with Fergus Craig, author of I'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home, to discuss his writing process, finding joy in 'silly little lines' and his two week cooling off period. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podfollow.com/1598530780

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is getting meta with C.B. Everett, author of The Final Chapter, to learn about the challenges of writing a book within a book, managing the voices in his head and his mirage of a last meal. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podfollow.com/1598530780

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is waiting on the platform with Ilona Bannister, author of Five, to find out what inspired her move to writing thrillers, finding the voices of her characters and the supportive joy of bookstagram. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podfollow.com/1598530780

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is taking the stand with Kristin Koval, author of Penitence, to discuss her personal journey with forgiveness inspired her novel, writing cross-genre and with love and what it means to be a "garbage can reader". Listen now wherever you get your podcasts podfollow.com/1598530780

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

NEW EPISODE! Frankie chats to B.A. Paris, author of When I Kill You, to find out the true event that inspired her latest book, finding her voice as a writer and why you should NEVER kill a dog in your novel! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podfollow.com/1598530780

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is heading into the woods with Rebecca Hannigan, author of Darkrooms, to learn about her road to writing her debut novel, why being called 'literary' is the ultimate compliment and more! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podfollow.com/1598530780

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is eulogising with Emma Simmerman, author of Here Lie All the Boys Who Broke My Heart, to find out how she wrote her first book while working full-time, the beneficial cringe of keeping a diary and more. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podfollow.com/1598530780

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is on the cliffs with Sarah Vaughan, author of Based on a True Story, to find out what she's learned from adapting her books for the screen, her top tips for battling imposter syndrome and more! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podfollow.com/1598530780

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is headed Nowhere with the incredible @catrionaward.bsky.social, author of Nowhere Burning, to discuss making friends with the darkness, writing through grief, cult criteria & eating cold, dead things. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podfollow.com/1598530780

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

NEW EPISODE! Frankie chats to M.K. Oliver, author of A Sociopath's Guide to Marriage, to learn how it feels to have huge buzz around his debut, falling on a voice & whether the world is ready for a two meat roast. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts podfollow.com/1598530780

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is making friends with Dean Koontz, the international bestselling master of suspense. They discuss his new book, The Friend of the Family, how publishing has changed and why dog people are the best people. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. podfollow.com/1598530780

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Jane Thurber @thurberteam.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Only out in the UK right now, but you can order from Waterstones or Blackwell's or Bookshop.org.UK

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is joining the Q to speak to @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social 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. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. linktr.ee/readandburie...

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is buzzing to chat to @markedwardsauthor.bsky.social to discuss spotting psychopaths in the wild, difficult book children, climbing the first draft mountain and shocking karaoke performances. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. linktr.ee/readandburie...

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Jane Casey @janecasey.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

I just loved listening to this, not just because Philippa and Frankie are a delight, but to get the inside track on what it's like to have a busy books podcast. Spoiler: you don't want to start a podcast, guys. But you DO want to listen to the good ones!

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Frankie @frankieisswell.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Want to hear me talking about my love of crime and my various podcasts on BBC Upload? I’m on from 1:39:43ish: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Quick Book Reviews Podcast @quickbookreviews.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Look it’s meeeeee!

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is at podcasters anonymous with Philippa Hall, host of @quickbookreviews.bsky.social, to discuss her phenomenal success, the highs and lows of podcasting, editing & admin anxiety and, of course, biscuits. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. linktr.ee/readandburie...

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Quick Book Reviews Podcast @quickbookreviews.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

For the first time, I’ve been interviewed! It was very weird and very lovely, I really appreciated being on the splendid book podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social You can listen here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...

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David (W) Goodman @davegoodman.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

A very fun episode of @readandburiedpod.bsky.social with TM Payne!

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is back 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, future book plans and chocolate-covered acorns. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. linktr.ee/readandburie...

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

NEW EPISODE! We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you @ellygriffiths.bsky.social & @lvmatthews.bsky.social in conversation, chaired by Frankie, at a Literary Afternoon Tea, organised by Blue Bear Bookshop. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/readandburie...

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Viper Books @viperbooks.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Here's a pre-dinner snack for you all: a delicious interview on the @readandburiedpod.bsky.social with #TheDeadHusbandCookbook author Danielle Valentine 🍽️ Tuck in here 👇

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is in the kitchen with Danielle Valentine, author of The Dead Husband Cookbook, to discuss her most personal book yet, the truth about publishing and what it was like working with Ryan Murphy! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. linktr.ee/readandburie...

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

NEW EPISODE! Frankie will never forget her chat with Matthew Blake, author of Anna O and A Murder In Paris, where they discuss the concept of memory, the importance of character in crime stories and his advice for screenwriting. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. linktr.ee/readandburie...

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Read and Buried Podcast @readandburiedpod.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

NEW EPISODE! Frankie is undercover with @lvmatthews.bsky.social, author of To Love a Liar, to discuss the real life events that inspired her new book, preferred burial methods and the importance of reading with empathy. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. linktr.ee/readandburie...

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