Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences that inspired them.

Readers often tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.

Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why those real experiences became part of DI Goodwin's investigations from far edges of the world to home in Surrey.

I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine.

Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author.

This episode dives into the values at the heart of the rugby world. I’m sharing that I've realised this community wasn’t just a place to play, but a place built on loyalty, belonging and tradition. You’ll hear the acknowledgements from Die Trying, and discover how those real‑life experiences shaped the emotional depth, tension and humanity in the next DI Goodwin mystery. This is the story behind why a fictitious rugby club became the perfect setting for a crime fiction novel rooted in real places, real people and real consequences.

Resources:

Please visit ⁠https://helentaylorauthor.com⁠ to to explore the DI Matthew Goodwin Detective Series, read the blog, and dive into The Story Behind My Stories nonfiction series.

This season explores the story behind Die Trying — a character‑driven crime mystery set in the fictitious Old Waltonians Rugby Club in Walton‑on‑Thames, Surrey.

Read or download the book here:

⁠https://mybook.to/DieTrying⁠

Get all the links in one place:

⁠https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor⁠

The club in the book is fictional, but the real club I play at is Esher Rugby Club. Learn more about the club and Walking Rugby here:

⁠https://www.esherrugby.com/⁠

#books #crimefiction #podcast #rugby #storybehindmystories #storyinspiration #bookrecommendations

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences that inspired them.

Readers often tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.

Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why those real experiences became part of DI Goodwin's investigations from far edges of the world to home in Surrey.

I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine.

Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author.

In this season opener, I’m sharing how I first stepped into the rugby world, why I stayed, and how a fictitious rugby club became the heart of my next crime mystery.

Resources:Please visit https://helentaylorauthor.com to to explore the DI Matthew Goodwin Detective Series, read the blog, and dive into The Story Behind My Stories nonfiction series.

This season explores the story behind Die Trying — a character‑driven crime mystery set in the fictitious Old Waltonians Rugby Club in Walton‑on‑Thames, Surrey.

Read or download the book here:

https://mybook.to/DieTryingGet all the links in one place:

https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthorThe club in the book is fictional, but the real club I play at is Esher Rugby Club. Learn more about the club and Walking Rugby here:

https://www.esherrugby.com/#books #crimefiction #podcast #rugby #storybehindmystories #storyinspiration #bookrecommendations

Welcome to The Story Behind My Stories — the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real-life experiences in off‑the‑path locations.Readers of my crime fiction novels often tell me “It feels like I'm there” and “The places and spaces feel authentic.” That's because they are.Here, I usually share how I ended up in the places my novels are set, how and why I chose to use those experiences in DI Goodwin’s investigations around the world and at home in Surrey.But in this special Author Season, I’m sitting down with authors who have their own powerful stories behind their stories whether fiction or non‑fiction. We explore the real-life inspirations, lived experiences, and personal journeys that shaped their writing.Please subscribe, follow, or comment - it means the world to an indie author.In this episode, Hansa Pankhania joins me to share the practises and methods she uses and details in her book Stress to Success in 28 days, to live a more balanced and present life.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen and her books and experiences as well as the new series of books that expand on this podcast with personal photos and diary excerpts.Get the latest from Helen Taylor at https://helentaylorauthor.comOr for all links go to https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthorTo learn more about Hansa Pankhania here are her details:Website book page- https://hansapankhania.com/book-shop/

Social media links

IG- @hansapankhaniabooks

LI- https://www.linkedin.com/in/hpankhania/

FB- https://www.facebook.com/hansapankhania

Website-

www.aumconsultancy.co.uk ( Wellbeing Services)

www.hansapankhania.com( Self - Help books)#books #domesticviolenceawareness #podcast #storybehindmystories #storyinspiration #bookrecommendations

Welcome to The Story Behind My Stories — the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real-life experiences in off‑the‑path locations.Readers of my crime fiction novels often tell me “It feels like I'm there” and “The places and spaces feel authentic.” That's because they are.Here, I usually share how I ended up in the places my novels are set, how and why I chose to use those experiences in DI Goodwin’s investigations around the world and at home in Surrey.But in this special Author Season, I’m sitting down with authors who have their own powerful stories behind their stories whether fiction or non‑fiction. We explore the real-life inspirations, lived experiences, and personal journeys that shaped their writing.Please subscribe, follow, or comment - it means the world to an indie author.In this episode, Kirsty Judd joins me to share the real-life experience as a victim survivor of domestic abuse and how her personal journey let to a career in helping others in similar situations. How horses, specifically Cairo, helped her and her daughter and how that led to her initiative The Bridlepath. It's a powerful listen with lots of information.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen and her books and experiences as well as the new series of books that expand on this podcast with personal photos and diary excerpts.Get the latest from Helen Taylor at https://helentaylorauthor.comOr for all links go to https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor

Listen to Season 4 Episode 8 - This Charming Man (not) of this podcast for the episode where I speak of my experience of domestic violence. https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/R7Y6mwALn5bTo learn more about Kirsty Judd and her experiences, initiatives and books connect with her or buy the book here:

Wild to Wonderful on Amazon:

https://amzn.eu/d/02mwkWbx

Amazon Author Page: www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B0FL1XXK71?ingress=0&visitId=3e94c0f8-6d7b-42c2-aca6-b154adb4aff7

The Bridle Path Initiative:

https://thebridlepath.co.uk

Substack:

https://substack.com/@kirstymartine

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-judd-thebridlepath

#books #domesticviolenceawareness #podcast #storybehindmystories #storyinspiration #bookrecommendations #thebridlepath

Welcome to The Story Behind My Stories — the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real-life experiences in off‑the‑path locations.

Readers of my crime fiction novels often tell me “It feels like I'm there” and “The places and spaces feel authentic.” That's because they are.

Here, I usually share how I ended up in the places my novels are set, how and why I chose to use those experiences in DI Goodwin’s investigations around the world and at home in Surrey.

But in this special Author Season, I’m sitting down with authors who have their own powerful stories behind their stories whether fiction or non‑fiction. We explore the real-life inspirations, lived experiences, and personal journeys that shaped their writing.

Please subscribe, follow, or comment - it means the world to an indie author.

In this episode, Mark Hall joins me to share the real-life experiences, emotional moments and personal journey that shaped Seasons of Smoke. We talk about the inspiration behind the story, how Mark is now developing a methodology to teach in schools.

Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen and her books and experiences as well as the new series of books that expand on this podcast with personal photos and diary excerpts.

Get the latest from Helen Taylor at https://helentaylorauthor.comOr for all links go to https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor

To learn more about Mark Hall head to his website at https://fivekindsofsmoke.com

Follow him on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5kindsofsmoke/ Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/5.kinds.of.smokeLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hall-53624923/Goodreads: 69989641.Mark_Hall

To purchase the book:Amazon US here: https://a.co/d/0eM9Jruf UK here: https://amzn.eu/d/07u6k86z

#books #crimefiction #podcast #storybehindmystories #storyinspiration #bookrecommendations

Welcome to The Story Behind My Stories — the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real-life experiences in off‑the‑path locations.

Readers of my crime fiction novels often tell me “It feels like I'm there” and “The places and spaces feel authentic.” That's because they are.

Here, I usually share how I ended up in the places my novels are set, how and why I chose to use those experiences in DI Goodwin’s investigations around the world and at home in Surrey.

But in this special Author Season, I’m sitting down with authors who have their own powerful stories behind their stories whether fiction or non‑fiction. We explore the real-life inspirations, lived experiences, and personal journeys that shaped their writing.

Please subscribe, follow, or comment - it means the world to an indie author.

In this episode, A.W. Collins shares the real-life experiences, emotional moments, and personal journey that shaped The Quiet Storm. We talk about the inspiration behind the story, the continuation into The Quiet Reckoning and how both these books and Anthony's current projects are influenced by his own experiences.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen and her books and experiences as well as the new series of books that expand on this podcast with personal photos and diary excerpts.Get the latest from Helen Taylor at https://helentaylorauthor.com

Or for all links go to https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor

To learn more about Anthony Collins head to his website at https://www.awcollinsauthor.com

Follow him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/authorawcollins

To purchase The Quiet Storm head to Amazon https://a.co/d/07wHoiHu

#books #crimefiction #podcast #storybehindmystories #storyinspiration #bookrecommendations

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations.

Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.

Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey.

I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine.

Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author.

In this episode I discuss the use of my real life experience in thriller novels and how that impacts my memories. The hot springs and how the whole experience of a cattle drive across Patagonia felt for me.

Resources:

Please visit ⁠⁠https://helentaylorauthor.com⁠⁠ to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.

This season is the story behind Don't Die For Me, Argentina. If you want to read the book that this season inspired go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mybook.to/DontDie4MeArgentina⁠⁠ to purchase or read on Amazon

Get the latest from Helen Taylor at ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor⁠⁠

I took this trip with ⁠https://www.hoovesaroundtheworld.com/⁠The ranch I visited and rode across their land is featured here and the photo is me at the back of the pack on Fudge:⁠https://www.plansouthamerica.com/el-morado-ranch-argentina/ ⁠

#books #crimefiction #podcast #booktok #storybehindthestory #storyinspiration #bookrecommendations

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations.

Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.

Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey.

I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine.

Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author.

In this episode I discuss the real life experience when we got lost and the moment the bond of trust formed between myself and Fudge.

Resources:

Please visit ⁠⁠https://helentaylorauthor.com⁠⁠ to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.

This season is the story behind Don't Die For Me, Argentina. If you want to read the book that this season inspired go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mybook.to/DontDie4MeArgentina⁠⁠ to purchase or read on Amazon

Get the latest from Helen Taylor at ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor⁠⁠

I took this trip with ⁠https://www.hoovesaroundtheworld.com/⁠The ranch I visited and rode across their land is featured here and the photo is me at the back of the pack on Fudge:⁠https://www.plansouthamerica.com/el-morado-ranch-argentina/ ⁠

#books #crimefiction #podcast #booktok #storybehindthestory #storyinspiration #bookrecommendations

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations.

Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.

Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey.

I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine.

Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author.

In this episode I discuss Broken Glass Mountain - you'll need to listen to find out why I named it that!

Resources:

Please visit ⁠⁠https://helentaylorauthor.com⁠⁠ to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.

This season is the story behind Don't Die For Me, Argentina. If you want to read the book that this season inspired go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mybook.to/DontDie4MeArgentina⁠⁠ to purchase or read on Amazon

Get the latest from Helen Taylor at ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor⁠⁠

I took this trip with ⁠https://www.hoovesaroundtheworld.com/⁠The ranch I visited and rode across their land is featured here and the photo is me at the back of the pack on Fudge:⁠https://www.plansouthamerica.com/el-morado-ranch-argentina/ ⁠

#books #crimefiction #podcast #booktok #storybehindthestory #storyinspiration #bookrecommendations

Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations.

Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.

Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey.

I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine.

Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author.

In this episode I discuss the first lunch stop, tortillas and crisps, lamb over an open fire, trout from the stream and jumping into the unknown.

Resources:

Please visit ⁠⁠https://helentaylorauthor.com⁠⁠ to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.

This season is the story behind Don't Die For Me, Argentina. If you want to read the book that this season inspired go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mybook.to/DontDie4MeArgentina⁠⁠ to purchase or read on Amazon

Get the latest from Helen Taylor at ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor⁠⁠

I took this trip with ⁠https://www.hoovesaroundtheworld.com/⁠The ranch I visited and rode across their land is featured here and the photo is me at the back of the pack on Fudge:⁠https://www.plansouthamerica.com/el-morado-ranch-argentina/ ⁠

#books #crimefiction #podcast #booktok #storybehindthestory #storyinspiration #bookrecommendations