In Suspense

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. This is the first of our minisodes with psychologist and author Philippa East. 

The minisodes will run in between our regular shows for series 5 and will cover issues on author wellbeing. Today we’re talking about staying calm during the submissions process.  

Philippa East is the author of psychological suspense novels Little White Lies - which was shortlisted for the CWA “New Blood” Dagger Award - and her latest release, Safe and Sound. Alongside her writing, Philippa works as a Clinical Psychologist. 

Here’s a link to both of her amazing books: 

Safe and Sound:
Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3zPxqba
Amazon.co.uk - https://amzn.to/3GjXQEr

Little White Lies:
Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3I1zmQR
Amazon.co.uk - https://amzn.to/3r78BUh

Welcome to series 5, episode 1 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Putting the Thrill in Thrillers. We're chatting to the phenomenal C.L. Taylor about this as well as her latest book HER LAST HOLIDAY, which is out in paperback on 20th January.

Welcome to series 4, episode 9 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. It's our Christmas special!!!! Our topic today is Why author events are so important. We're chatting to Bay Tales duo Vic Watson and Simon Bewick, who share their experience of running author events throughout lockdown and why they believe it's so important for authors to connect with readers.

Welcome to series 4, episode 8 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is When to give up on your book. We're chatting to psychological suspense author, Emma Curtis on when to power through that tricky middle and when to ditch the idea completely, and if there are any steps we can do to prevent our books from being ditched. 

Welcome to series 4, episode 7 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is How to be a Literary Power House. We're joined by the hugely successful Sophie Hannah, who in addition to sharing her experiences and advice, also gives up two exclusives!

Welcome to series 4, episode 6 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is So You Want To Write A Police Procedural? We're joined by best selling author Olivia Kiernan who shares her expertise as well as some top tips. 

Welcome to series 4, episode 5 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Submissions and the Long Road to Success, and we're joined by best selling author and winner of the 2020 CWA New Blood Dagger award, Trevor Wood. 

Welcome to series 4, episode 4 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Working with an independent publisher and we're joined by  Emma Christie  and Louise Mango who give us some fascinating insights into their experiences working with The Welbeck Publishing Group and Red Dog Press. 

Welcome to series 4 episode 3 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In today's episode we're discussing author wellbeing. Our guest today is the wonderful Philippa East, who as both an author and a clinical psychologist gives some very helpful and easy steps authors can take to reduce their stress levels and improve their concentration.

Welcome to a special edition of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. In today's episode Lauren and Lesley talk about mentoring, and an opportunity for a writer to be mentored by them. If you write psychological suspense or thrillers and you're interested in being mentored by Lauren and Lesley then listen to the show for the details and email [email protected] by the 7th October 2021.