This week's Hobcast Book Show from Hobeck Books is packed with wisdom from one of the UK's most experienced editors and authors, Jenny Parrott. Apart from working with Hobeck on books novels by Wendy Turbin and Robert Daws, Jenny runs the Point Blank crime imprint for Oneworld, and is currently the author of three fiction series published by some of the biggest names in the industry. Presenters Adrian Hobart and Rebecca Collins also discuss a dispute between Waterstones and Penguin Random House, the pressure grammar rules are under as society changes, and how Line of Duty is a lesson in how not to satisfy your fans.

In episode 16 of the newly renamed Hobcast Book Show, we speak to Graham Bartlett, former senior officer with Sussex Police and now the go-to expert for authors to ensure they write credible crime fiction. Graham rose through the ranks to become Divisional Commander in Brighton and Hove, one of the most demanding and interesting cities in the UK. It's a fascinating interview. Plus, Adrian and Rebecca discuss WH Smith's plans for expansion into the U.S, how Kindle Vella might not be all it seems, and celebrate the lifting of Facebook's ban on their Hobeck Books advertising account.

In this episode of The Hobcast Book Show, we speak to the amazing Dr. Chris Merritt. Beginning his career as a British diplomat in the Middle East, he retrained as a clinical psychologist treating the victims and sometimes the perpetrators of crime. Now he's a published crime author, with two series to his name. Hobeck Books co-directors Rebecca Collins and Adrian Hobart find out how these different career threads are connected. They also discuss the latest service from Amazon, Vella, reveal which Hobeck title hit number one in both Canada and Australia, and they witness an attempted mass murder from the banks of their local canal.

This week, Hobeck Books directors Rebecca Collins and Adrian Hobart take advantage of the lifting of lockdown restrictions to take The Hobcast Book Show on the road to Liverpool. They speak to Hobeck author Malcolm Hollingdrake about his Merseyside Crime Series, launched this week with the first novel Catch as Catch Can. Malcolm takes us on a tour of key locations, and how the city and the neighbouring coastline has inspired him to follow up his successful Harrogate Crime Series with this new venture. There's also news of a new Hobeck signing, Sue Shepherd, and a look at the CWA Dagger awards long list.

They're the backbone of the indie publishing industry - the bloggers! Hobeck Books founders, Adrian Hobart and Rebecca Collins speak to three of the UK's most prolific book bloggers about how and why they commit so much of their time to reading and reviewing books. Also in this episode of the Hobcast, they discuss latest Hobeck signing Brian Price, memories of HRH Prince Philip, and Rebecca remembers her first books as a published author.

Hobeck Books directors Rebecca Collins and Adrian Hobart discuss another busy week for their publishing business, including details of a new author signing. We speak to thriller author Lewis Hastings in the second part of our interview, and find out how Line of Duty really matches up with the reality of modern-day law enforcement. And there's the news we've all been waiting for - who has won the Hobeck Easter Egg competition?

In the first of a two-part interview, Hobeck author Lewis Hastings joins us from New Zealand to discuss putting real life experiences in law enforcement into his fiction. The author four thrillers featuring former British cop Jake Cade, Lewis explains how a conversation with his father inspired his writing career, and how social media is a key part of his writing life. Adrian and Rebecca also reveal how they celebrated their first Hobeck number one bestseller title, and we pay tribute to two dearly missed members of the Hobeck family.

It's Episode 10 of the Hobcast! This week, publishers Adrian Hobart and Rebecca Collins are joined by Hobeck Books author Kerena Swan on the eve of the release of Blood Loss - her new psychological thriller. We talk about how illness inspired her to start writing, and how her experience in the care sector has shaped her work and her characters. Plus there's discussion of the #Audiblegate scandal that is building momentum within the indie publishing community, and we find out which modern business phrases drive the presenters crazy.

In this week's Hobcast from Hobeck Books - we speak to one of the pioneers of independent publishing, Adam Croft. He's become one of the UK's most popular crime and suspense authors, and what started as a passion and hobby, is now a full-time career for Adam and his wife Jo. Also this week, Adrian and Rebecca discuss the latest impact of Brexit on British publishing, and we find out what's been making Rebecca go gooey...

In Episode 8 of The Hobcast from Hobeck Books directors Adrian Hobart and Rebecca Collins, they speak to Matt Brolly, whose recent DI Louise Blackwell crime series has made him one of the UK's bestselling authors. Matt shares his path from working in recruitment, then coaching tennis, to full-time author, and the lessons he's learnt along the way. There's also discussion of the impact the Budget may have on UK publishing, and the joy of proofreading. Don't forget to visit our website www.hobeck.net and use the podcast discount code HOBCAST20 for 20% off our books.