Read and Buried Podcast

Frankie is on trial with T.H. Murdock, author of The Date, to find out why he's throwing himself into social media content, his two greatest fears, his theory of twists and why cheap white wine will do as long as it's chilled.Order your copy of The Date hereFollow Tom on Instagram at @t_h_murdockWant to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast

Ever wondered what it's like to attend a London based thriller and crime festival? 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. Get your ticket for Capital Crime 2027 now at www.capitalcrime.org.Apologies for the sound quality on some of the interviews! My equipment did me very dirty.Want to skip to your favourite author? (Please note that these timecodes may vary slightly due to ads):04:26 - Claire Douglas13:24 - Abir Mukherjee25:06 - Lizzie Curle39:00 - Lucy Rose54:46 - Clare Mackintosh1:09:01 - Jane Harper1:27:32 - Andi OshoA HUGE thank you to the whole team at Capital Crime and Sophie Goodfellow for having me and for such a brilliant festival.

Frankie is on the case with returning guest Chris McDonald, author of The Wrong Man, to learn about his publishing journey so far, how his love of music influenced his latest book, why he loves "the mix" and keeping up the Father Christmas myth. Order your copy of The Wrong Man hereFollow Chris on Instagram at @cmacwritescrimeWant to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast

Frankie has joined the club with V. A. Vazquez, author of The Death Row Club, to learn about the dark inspiration behind her debut novel, embracing the cringe, making characters miserable and finally getting a reservation at Dorsia.Order your copy of The Death Row Club hereFollow Victoria on Instagram at @vavazquezWant to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast

Frankie is navigating the labyrinth with the brilliant Bonnie Burke-Patel, author of We Search the Island for Grace, to discuss the many influences on her latest novel, her approach to writing male characters, using social media to self promote and the supreme storytelling that comes from wrestling.Order your copy of We Search the Island for Grace hereFollow Bonnie on Instagram at @bonnieburkepatelWant to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast

Frankie is retreating with the multi-talented Ruth Irons, author of The Family Break, to discuss her creative journey from music and acting to writing, the evolution of her process, injecting humour into thrillers and the importance of a structurally sound lasagna.Order your copy of The Family Break hereFollow Ruth on Instagram at @ruthironsauthorWant to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast

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, how to cope with putting yourself out there and underrated comfort of a McDonalds.Order your copy of Boring Asian Female hereFollow Canwen on Instagram at @canwen.xuWant to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast

Frankie is scrubbing in with Ben Giles, author of The Specialist, to learn about his fascinating life as a biohazard cleaner, the surprising emotional impact of writing his story, the stains that can't be cleaned and how he could easily get away with murder.TW: Discussion of suicide and child loss. Order your copy of The Specialist hereWant to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast

Frankie is performing a ritual with Tariq Ashkanani, author of The Hollow Boys and fellow podcaster, to hear about the journey to writing his latest book, how he balances writing time with his day job, why he puts his characters through hell and finally taking a stand against Christmas cracker prizes.Order your copy of The Hollow Boys hereFollow Tariq on Instagram at @tariqashkananiWant to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcast