In My Good Books

94: Andrea Mara on Such a Nice Girl, Twisty Psychological Thrillers & Seeing All Her Fault on Screen

07 May 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by Sunday Times bestselling author Andrea Mara to talk about her latest psychological thriller, ...

93: Elizabeth Arnott on True Crime, Female Agency & The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives

04 May 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by Elizabeth Arnott, author of The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives, a bold, character-driven cr...

92: Charlotte Robinson on Mars One: Space Thrillers, Reality TV & Writing an Ambitious Debut

30 Apr 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by debut author Charlotte Robinson to talk about her brilliantly ambitious sci-fi thriller Mars ...

91: Stephanie Bramwell-Lawes on Thornby Manor, Gothic Fiction & Dark Victorian History

27 Apr 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by debut author Stephanie Bramwell-Lawes to talk about her gothic historical novel Thornby Manor...

90: Jane Harper on Last One Out, Grief, Community & What Happens After the Drama | In My Good Books

23 Apr 2026

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If you’re looking for a crime novel that goes beyond the mystery, this episode of In My Good Books with bestselling author Jane Harper is an abs...

89: Erin White on Like Family, Midlife Friendships, Secrets & the Complexity of Modern Relationships

20 Apr 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by author Erin White to discuss her debut novel Like Family, a beautiful story about friendship, f...

88: Angela Flournoy on The Wilderness, Friendship & Life in Your 40s | In My Good Books

16 Apr 2026

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If you’re looking for a book about friendship, identity and what life really looks like between your 20's and your 40s, this episode of In My G...

87: Hannah MacDonald from A Pair of Bookends on Podcasting Disasters, Reading Habits & Book Recommendations | In My Good Books

13 Apr 2026

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If you’re looking for a brilliant mix of book recommendations, honest chat about reading habits, and a behind-the-scenes look at book podcasting, th...

86: Kia Abdullah on What Happens in the Dark, Violence Against Women & Class | Reading Is Political

12 Apr 2026

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If you love crime fiction that makes you think as much as it thrills, this episode of In My Good Books with author Kia Abdullah is a must-listen.Kia...

86: Kia Abdullah on What Happens in the Dark, Violence Against Women & Class |

12 Apr 2026

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If you love crime fiction that makes you think as much as it thrills, this episode of In My Good Books with author Kia Abdullah is a must-listen.Kia...

85: Tiffany Crum on This Story Might Save Your Life, Genre-Blending & Podcast Fame | In My Good Books

09 Apr 2026

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If you’re looking for a brilliant new book that blends thriller and romance in a completely fresh way, this episode of In My Good Books with Tiff...

84: Anna Brook-Maxwell on MotherFaker, Fake Pregnancies & Found Family | In My Good Books

06 Apr 2026

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If you’re looking for a book that’s funny, bold, and guaranteed to spark conversation, this episode of In My Good Books with author Anna Brook-Ma...

83: Jon Doyle on Communion, Masculinity and Working-Class Identity | Reading Is Political

05 Apr 2026

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In this episode of Reading is Political I’m joined by debut novelist Jon Doyle to talk about his new book, Communion.Set in Port Talbot, Commun...

82: Louise Welsh on The Cut-Up, Rilke’s Return & Why Crime Fiction Starts with a Murder | In My Good Books

02 Apr 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by award-winning Scottish author Louise Welsh to discuss her latest novel, The Cut-Up, the long-...

81: Kelly Mullen – A Murder in Eight Cocktails | Writing Out of Order, Unconventional Processes & Midlife Reinvention

30 Mar 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m delighted to welcome back author Kelly Mullen to celebrate her second novel, A Murder in Eight Cocktails,...

80: Katie Baskerville on Gossip, Patriarchy and the Power of Women’s Voices | Beyond Belief

29 Mar 2026

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In this Reading Is Political episode of In My Good Books, Susie is joined by journalist and author Katie Baskerville to discuss her fascinating new...

79: Patrick Gale on Love Lane, Family Secrets & Writing Real Lives into Fiction

26 Mar 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by bestselling author Patrick Gale to discuss his new novel Love Lane, a story rooted in family ...

78: Book Reviewer What Michaela Reads on Negative Reviews, Reading 100 Books a Year & BookTok Debates | In My Good Books

23 Mar 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, Susie is joined by book reviewer Michaela from What Michaela Reads, known online for her honest and often thoug...

77: Claire Linney on Diversity in Children’s Books, Middle Grade Fiction and Why Reading Is Political

22 Mar 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, Susie welcomes children’s author Claire Linney, creator of the award-winning Time Tub Travellers series for...

76: Samantha Dooey-Miles on Under the Hammer, dark humour, the housing crisis, and writing morally questionable characters

19 Mar 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, Susie chats to debut novelist Samantha Dooey‑Miles about her brilliantly dark and funny debut, Under the Ha...

75: Rebecca Philipson on How to Get Away with Murder: Feminism, Serial Killers and Writing a Debut Crime Novel

16 Mar 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by debut crime writer Rebecca Philipson to talk about her darkly funny and thought-provoking nove...

74: Is Reading Political? Heather Parry on Carrion Crow, Economics, AI and the Books That Explain the World

15 Mar 2026

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Welcome to the first episode of the Reading Is Political mini-series on the In My Good Books podcast, where we explore the idea that the books we r...

73: Liz Nugent on The Truth About Ruby Cooper, Thriller Writing & Dark Secrets | In My Good Books

12 Mar 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, Susie is joined by bestselling Irish author Liz Nugent to talk about her latest novel, The Truth About Ruby C...

72: B A Paris on When I Kill You, Psychological Thrillers, and the success of Behind Closed Doors

09 Mar 2026

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Bestselling author B A Paris joins Susie on In My Good Books, to talk about her latest psychological thriller, When I Kill You.In this author inte...

71: Charleen Hurtubise on Saoirse: Identity, Survival, Art & BBC Radio 2 Book Club | In My Good Books

05 Mar 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by Irish author Charleen Hurtubise to talk about her powerful novel Saoirse . A story of identi...

70: Chris Bridges on Crime, Moral Dilemmas & His Books The Deathbed & Sick to Death | In My Good Books

02 Mar 2026

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In this episode Chris Bridges, bestselling author of Sick to Death, joins me again to discuss his much-anticipated second novel, The Deathbed. We d...

Episode 69: Matilda Wilding author of The Waiting List

26 Feb 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by debut author Matilda Wilding to discuss her gripping novel The Waiting List. A story built ar...

68: Catriona Ward on Nowhere Burning and the horror fiction genre

23 Feb 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by bestselling author Catriona Ward to discuss her haunting and new novel Nowhere Burning.Catrio...

Episode 67: Will Dean author of Adrift

19 Feb 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by bestselling author Will Dean to discuss his new psychological thriller, Adrift.We explore the...

Episode 66: R.S. Burnett - Author of Deception Island

16 Feb 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by author R.S. Burnett to talk about his new thriller, Deception Island ,and the real-life locati...

Episode 65: Tracy Sierra on Nightwatching and Warning Signs

12 Feb 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, Susie is joined by author Tracy Sierra to talk about her psychological thrillers Nightwatching and Warning ...

Episode 64: Helensburgh Book Festival 2026 Programme Launch

09 Feb 2026

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In this special episode of In My Good Books, I’m sharing everything you need to know about the Helensburgh Book Festival 2026 programme, a much-lo...

Episode 63: Lucy Lapinska on Some Body Like Me. Identity, Ownership and Writing a Novel in Ten Days

05 Feb 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by award-winning author Lucy Lapinska (also known as L.D. Lapinski) to talk about their debut adu...

Episode 62: Interview with author Tanya Sweeney

02 Feb 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by journalist and author Tanya Sweeney to talk about her brilliant debut novel, Esther is Now Follow...

Episode 61: Interview with author C.E Hulse

29 Jan 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by author Caroline Hulse, who writes crime fiction under the name C.E. Hulse, to talk about her b...

Episode 60: Interview with author Alexandra Potter

26 Jan 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by bestselling author Alexandra Potter to talk about her latest novel, So I Met This Guy , a smar...

Episode 59: Interview with author Sean Watkin

22 Jan 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by crime writer Sean Watkin to talk about his dark, character-driven police procedural Better Off ...

Episode 58: Interview with author Silvia Saunders

19 Jan 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, Susie is joined by debut novelist Silvia Saunders to talk about her beautifully observed first novel, Homesick....

Episode 57: Interview with author Caroline Mitchell

15 Jan 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by bestselling author and former police detective Caroline Mitchell to talk about her remarkable ...

Episode 56: Interview with author Laura Pearson

12 Jan 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by bestselling author Laura Pearson to talk about her latest novel, What Happened That Summer. We ...

Episode 55: Interview with author Carole Hailey

08 Jan 2026

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In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by novelist Carole Hailey to talk about her gripping debut novel, Scenes From A Tragedy.We discu...

Episode 54: Interview with author D.V. Bishop

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by award-winning author D.V. Bishop to talk about his brilliant historical crime series set in R...

Episode 53: What's Hot for 2026 with Philippa Hall of Quick Book Reviews!

01 Jan 2026

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What happens when two book podcasters try to narrow the entire publishing world down to just ten books? In this episode, Susie is joined by Philippa H...

Episode 52: Interview with author Abigail Dean

29 Dec 2025

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In the final episode of the year, Susie is joined by one of her all-time favourite writers: Abigail Dean, the internationally bestselling author of ...

Episode 51: Interview with author Anna Bailey

22 Dec 2025

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In this week’s episode, Susie sits down with bestselling author Anna Bailey to talk about their novel, Our Last Wild Days. Set in the humid, eeri...

Episode 50: The Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize 2026

20 Dec 2025

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In this special episode of In My Good Books, Susie shines a spotlight on the Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize, a writing competition that has become genu...

Episode 49: Interview with author G.D. Wright

15 Dec 2025

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In this episode of In My Good Books, Susie talks with author G.D. Wright about his turbulent year, his creative resilience, and the release of his ...

Episode 48: Interview with author Emma Steele

11 Dec 2025

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In this episode of In My Good Books, Susie is joined by author Emma Steele to talk about her deeply moving novel The Love of Our Lives, a story th...

Episode 47: Interview with author Natasha Siegel

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Susie sits down with author Natasha Siegel to dive into her dark, atmospheric, and deeply thought-provoking gothic fantasy novel, ...

Episode 46: Interview with author J.M. Simpson

04 Dec 2025

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In this episode of In My Good Books, Susie sits down with crime fiction author J.M. Simpson to talk about her new novel The Ophelia Murders, the f...

Episode 45: Interview with The Anonymums authors Emilie Castera & Eve Goodfellow

01 Dec 2025

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In this episode of In My Good Books, Susie chats with authors Emilie Castera and Eve Goodfellow about their witty and fast-paced crime novel, A B...

Episode 44: Bay Tales 2026 - Crime Fiction Festival Preview with Organiser Vic Watson

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of In My Good Books, Susie sits down with Vic Watson, the organiser of the hugely popular Bay Tales crime fiction festival,...

Episode 43: Interview with author Tariq Ashkanani

27 Nov 2025

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In this episode of In My Good Books, Susie sits down with crime writer Tariq Ashkanani to talk about his new thriller, The Night Watcher - the fir...

Episode 42: Interview with author Emma Christie

24 Nov 2025

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In this episode of In My Good Books, Susie sits down with author Emma Christie to discuss her tense and emotional psychological thriller, Watch Yo...

Episode 41: Interview with author Alison Stockham

20 Nov 2025

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In this episode of In My Good Books, Susie chats with Alison Stockham, author of the gripping psychological thriller Let Her Go. Together, they exp...

Episode 40: Interview with author Zoe Rankin

17 Nov 2025

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In this episode of In My Good Books, Susie chats with author Zoe Rankin about her stunning debut novel, The Vanishing Place - a haunting literary...

Episode 39: Interview with author Lisa Timoney (AKA Kate Storey and Naomi Williams)

13 Nov 2025

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In this episode, Susie chats with Lisa Timoney, who also writes as Kate Storey and Naomi Williams, about the creative juggling act of writing acro...

Episode 38: Interview with book reviewer Susan Lobban

10 Nov 2025

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In this episode, Susie chats with book reviewer Susan Lobban, known on Instagram as @uptoolatereading, about the irresistible joy of staying up late...

Episode 37: Interview with author Sam Frances

06 Nov 2025

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In this episode of In My Good Books, Susie chats with Sam Frances, crime writer and author of One By One. Drawing on her real-life experience in p...

Episode 36: Interview with author Chloe Michelle Howarth on Writing Queer Identity and Family in 1960s Ireland

03 Nov 2025

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In this episode of In My Good Books, Susie chats with Chloe Michelle Howarth, author of the novel Heap Earth Upon It. Set in 1960s rural Ireland, C...

Episode 35: Interview with author Ross Montgomery - from Children’s Books to Crime Fiction

30 Oct 2025

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In this episode of In My Good Books, Susie chats with Ross Montgomery about his bold leap from writing award-winning children’s books to crafting...

Episode 34: Interview with author Nikki Allen on Wellness Culture, Vulnerability, and Destination Thrillers

27 Oct 2025

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In this episode of In My Good Books, host Susie Green sits down with Nikki Allen, a therapist turned novelist, to discuss her debut thriller The ...

Episode 33 with author Vaseem Khan on Reinventing Q and Writing Quantum of Menace for the Ian Fleming Estate

23 Oct 2025

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In this episode of In My Good Books, bestselling author Vaseem Khan joins Susie to discuss his thrilling new novel Quantum of Menace - the first book ...

Episode 32: Inverview with author James Robert Moore on his novel ‘Not Good Enough’, Self-Discovery, and the Power of Chosen Family

20 Oct 2025

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In this episode, debut author James Robert Moore joins Susie to talk about his uplifting and emotional novel Not Good Enough. A story about self-disco...

Episode 31: Interview with Jo Morey author of The Night Lagoon: Family Secrets, Belize, and the Art of the Unreliable Narrator

16 Oct 2025

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In this episode of In My Good Books, Susie talks to Jo Morey, author of the captivating literary suspense novel The Night Lagoon (published in the...

Episode 30: Interview with Emily Buchanan on grief and climate activism in her novel Send Flowers

13 Oct 2025

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Author Emily Buchanan joins In My Good Books to talk about her debut novel Send Flowers, a powerful story that blends grief, climate activism, a...

Episode 29: Interview with author Hannah Brennan

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of In My Good Books, debut author Hannah Brennan talks about her gripping crime thriller No Safe Place, a story that blends psycholo...

Episode 28: Interview with author Celia Silvani

06 Oct 2025

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Susie interviews Celia Silvani, the author of 'Baby Teeth', a psychological suspense novel that delves into themes of motherhood, online commu...

Episode 27: Interview with author Cailean Steed

02 Oct 2025

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Author and podcaster Cailean Steed discusses the intricacies of balancing a creative career with personal life, the challenges of the publishing indus...

Episode 26: Interview with author Holly Seddon

29 Sep 2025

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Holly Seddon discusses her latest novel, 59 Minutes, a gripping thriller that explores the emotional and psychological impacts of a nuclear strike. Sh...

Episode 25: Interview with author Callum McSorley

25 Sep 2025

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Buy Callum's books here:Squeaky Clean: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/squeaky-clean-callum-mcsorley/4fca7b74d38472dd?ean=9781782278382&next=t...

Episode 24: Interview with book reviewer Kevin Woolard

22 Sep 2025

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In this episode Susie and guest Kevin Woolard explore the world of book reviewing, the impact of AI on literature, and the nuances of graphic design i...

Episode 23: Interview with author L.V. Matthews

19 Sep 2025

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L.V. Matthews, a psychological thriller author, discusses her latest novel 'To Love a Liar', which delves into the complexities of marriage, secrets, ...

Episode 22: Bloody Scotland Book Festival 2025

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I take you behind the scenes at the Bloody Scotland Crime Writing Festival 2025 in Stirling, one of the most exciting weekends in the boo...

Episode 21: Interview with author Amy Jordan

12 Sep 2025

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Irish crime writer Amy Jordan discusses her latest novel, The Dark Hours, which features Julia Hart, a retired detective drawn back into a missing per...

Epidsode 20: Bloody Scotland Debut Author Interview - Foday Mannah

11 Sep 2025

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This episode is part of a five-episode series where Susie chats to the authors shortlisted for the 2025 Bloody Scotland Debut prize.Foday Mannah discu...

Episode 19: Bloody Scotland Debut Author Interview - Richard Strachan

10 Sep 2025

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This episode is part of a five-episode series where Susie chats to the authors shortlisted for the 2025 Bloody Scotland Debut prize.Debut author Richa...

Episode 18: Bloody Scotland Debut Author Interview - Natalie Jayne Clark

09 Sep 2025

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Natalie Jayne Clark discusses her debut novel, 'The Malt Whisky Murders,' which blends dark humor, queer storytelling, and whisky into a unique crime ...

Episode 17: Bloody Scotland Debut Author Interview - Claire Wilson

08 Sep 2025

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This episode is part of a five-episode series where Susie chats to the authors shortlisted for the 2025 Bloody Scotland Debut prize.Claire Wilson disc...

Episode 16: Bloody Scotland Debut Author Interview - David Goodman

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is part of a five-episode series where Susie chats to the authors shortlisted for the 2025 Bloody Scotland Debut prize.Author David Goodm...

Episode 15: Interview with author Julie Mae Cohen

05 Sep 2025

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Bestselling author Julie Mae Cohen discusses her latest novel, Body Count, which features Saffy, a serial killer with a unique moral code. The discuss...

Episode 14: Interview with author Kathryn Sharman

02 Sep 2025

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Kathryn Sharman discusses her debut psychological thriller, 'The Family at Number 23', exploring themes of motherhood, class, and the complexi...

Episode 13: Who is Evelyn Clarke?

29 Aug 2025

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In this episode, join Susie and her friends as they delve into the mystery surrounding the Evelyn Clark, the pen name of two established, but unnamed ...

Episode 12: Interview with author Louise Hegarty

26 Aug 2025

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Louise Hegarty discusses her debut novel 'Fair Play', a unique murder mystery that intertwines themes of grief and friendship. The novel's...

Episode 11: Interview with author Kingsley Pearson

22 Aug 2025

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In this episode, Kingsley Pearson discusses his debut novel, Flat 401, a psychological thriller that explores themes of guilt, shame, and identity. As...

Episode 10: Author Spotlight

19 Aug 2025

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This episode of In My Good Books features four incredible writers. Non-fiction author Sacha Coward, and poets Mae Diansangu, Rhian Elizabeth, and Rob...

Episode 9: Interview with author Kate Kemp

12 Aug 2025

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In this episode, award-winning author Kate Kemp discusses her debut novel 'The Grapevine,' which explores the intricacies of community life in...

Episode 8: Interview with Independent Bookshop Owner Elaine Sinclair

08 Aug 2025

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Elaine Sinclair, owner of Daydreams Bookshop, shares her journey from being a lawyer to opening her own independent bookshop. She discusses the challe...

Episode 7: Interview with Author Steph McGovern

05 Aug 2025

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Broadcaster and author Steph McGovern discusses her journey from journalism to writing fiction, focusing on her debut novel 'Deadline'. She sh...

Episode 6: Interview with author Kelly Mullen

01 Aug 2025

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Kelly Mullen discusses her debut novel 'This Is Not a Game', a locked room mystery featuring a grandmother and granddaughter detective duo. Sh...

Episode 5: Interview with Book Reviewer Stu Cummins

29 Jul 2025

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Book reviewer Stu Cummins shares his journey into the world of book reviewing, discussing his love for crime fiction and the importance of community i...

Interview with author Daniel Aubrey

22 Jul 2025

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Daniel Aubrey discusses his latest novel, 'The Dying Light', the challenges of writing a second book in a series, and the impact of his experiences wi...

Interview with author Chris Bridges

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Susie interviews Chris Bridges, the author of 'Sick to Death', a psychological thriller that explores themes of invisible illness and moral complexity...

Interview with author Emma Cowing

08 Jul 2025

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Award-winning journalist turned historical fiction author Emma Cowing discusses her debut novel, 'The Show Woman,' which is inspired by her family's h...

I'm A Book Reviewer, Ask Me Anything with Fran Woodrow

08 Jul 2025

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In this episode of 'In My Good Books', Susie Green chats with Fran McBookface about the world of book reviewing. They discuss Fran's journey into book...

Welcome to In My Good Books

15 Jun 2025

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In this short intro episode, I’m sharing what you can expect from the podcast - weekly conversations with authors, reviewers and fellow readers abou...