Read and Buried Podcast

155. The Return of Hannah King

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah King, author of Little Darlings, returns to the podcast to discuss how she approaches traumatic stories, maturing as an author, writing for a r...

154. Author Interview with Kristin Koval

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is taking the stand with Kristin Koval, author of Penitence, to discuss her personal journey with forgiveness inspired her novel, writing...

153. Author Interview with B.A. Paris

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is being watched with B.A. Paris, author of When I Kill You, to find out the true event that inspired her latest book, finding her voice as a ...

152. Author Interview with Rebecca Hannigan

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is heading into the woods with Rebecca Hannigan, author of Darkrooms, to learn about her road to writing her debut novel, why being called 'li...

151. Author Interview with Emma Simmerman

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is eulogising with Emma Simmerman, author of Here Lie All the Boys Who Broke My Heart, to find out how she wrote her first book while working ...

150. Author Interview with Sarah Vaughan

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is on the cliffs with Sarah Vaughan, author of Based on a True Story, to find out what she's learned from adapting her books for the screen, w...

149. Author Interview with Catriona Ward

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is headed Nowhere with the incredible Catriona Ward, author of Nowhere Burning, to discuss making friends with the darkness, writing through g...

148. Author Interview with M.K. Oliver

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is looking for guidance from M.K. Oliver, author of A Sociopath's Guide to Marriage, to learn how it feels to have huge buzz around his debut,...

147. Author Interview with Dean Koontz

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is making friends with Dean Koontz, the legendary and international bestselling master of suspense. They discuss his new book, The Friend of t...

146. Author Interview with C.E. Hulse

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is in a time-loop with C.E. Hulse, author of Vivian Dies Again, to learn about her complicated journey to writing this book, finding humour in...

145. Author Interview with Vaseem Khan

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is joining the Q to speak to Vaseem Khan, author of Quantum of Menace, to discuss what it was like to work with the Ian Fleming estate, writin...

144. Author Interview with Mark Edwards

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is buzzing to chat to Mark Edwards, author of The Wasp Trap, to discuss spotting psychopaths in the wild, difficult book children, climbing th...

143. Podcasting Chat with Philippa Hall of Quick Book Reviews

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is starting a podcasters support group with Philippa Hall, host of the chart-topping Quick Book Reviews, to discuss her phenomenal success, th...

142. The Return of T.M. Payne

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is back on the Wirrel with returning guest T.M. Payne, author of Count The Dead, to discuss how her career has blossomed over the last year, f...

Literary Afternoon Tea with Elly Griffiths & L.V. Matthews

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you the brilliant Elly Griffiths and L.V. Matthews in conversation, chaired by Frankie, at ...

141. Author Interview with Danielle Valentine

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is in the kitchen with Danielle Valentine, author of The Dead Husband Cookbook, to learn about writing her most personal book yet, creating he...

140. Author Interview with Matthew Blake

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie will never forget her chat with Matthew Blake, author of Anna O and A Murder In Paris, where they discussed exploring the concept of memory, t...

139. The Return of L.V. Matthews

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is undercover with LV Matthews, author of To Love a Liar, to discuss the real life events that inspired her new book, the lightening effect of...

138. Author Interview with M.W. Craven

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is caught in the cross hairs with M.W. Craven, author of The Final Vow, to discuss his 10 year publishing anniversary, being tapped to write J...

137. The Return of Will Carver

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is in the lab with Will Carver, podcaster and author of Kill Them With Kindness, to learn why he's always busting genres, his love of characte...

136. Author Interview with Adele Parks

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is cleaning up with Adele Parks, author of Our Beautiful Mess, to find out how she feels about her career 25 novels later, the 40% writing bal...

135. The Return of Hannah Richell

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is trick or treating with returning guest Hannah Richell, author of One Dark Night, to discover the real-life inspiration behind her spookiest...

134. Author Interview with Amelia Blackwell

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is time travelling with Amelia Blackwell, author of A Crime Through Time, to find out why she wanted to give Georgiana Darcy a voice, the fasc...

133. Author Interview with Caroline Corcoran

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is taking a stab at chatting to Caroline Corcoran, author of Tiny Daggers, to find out why she tells stories about the dynamics between women,...

132. The Return of Louise Candlish

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is moving in with returning guest Louise Candlish, author of A Neighbour’s Guide to Murder, to find out how the housing crisis continues to ...

131. Author Interview with Heather Darwent

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is getting on well(ness) with Heather Darwent, author of Sharp Scratch, as they explore manipulation, her multi-draft process, publishing tren...

Harrogate Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2025 Special

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of year again! Join Frankie as she ventures up north to bring you the best bits from the Harrogate Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing...

129. Author Interview with Dorothy Koomson

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is having a beach day with Dorothy Koomson, author of Beach Hut 512, to discuss writing short stories vs. novels, the theft of books to fuel A...

128. Author Interview with Kia Abdullah

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is investigating with Kia Abdullah, author of What Happens in the Dark, to learn about sharing lived experience with her characters, balancing...

127. Author Interview with Sarah Pinborough

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is house hunting with Sarah Pinborough, author of We Live Here Now, to learn why the ending always has to come first, expecting the unexpected...

126. Author Interview with Freya Sampson

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is being nosey with Freya Sampson, author of The Busybody Book Club, to learn about perfecting character development, reading outside of genre...

125. Author Interview with Sophie Hannah

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is going walkies with Sophie Hannah, author of No One Would Do What The Lamberts Have Done, the new Hercule Poirot Mysteries and so much more,...

124. Author Interview with Terry Deary

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is on an overnight train with Terry Deary, author of Actually, I'm A Murderer and Horrible Histories, to discuss being a jobbing writer, trans...

123. Author Interview with Matthew Sweet

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is in the woods with Matthew Sweet, author of The New Forest Murders, to discuss his move to writing fiction, the impending release of Bookish...

122. Author Interview with Ceri Jackson

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is in search of the truth with Ceri Jackson, author of The Boy from Tiger Bay: A True Story of Murder, Betrayal, and a Fight for Justice, to d...

121. Author Interview with Hazel Barkworth

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is in at the deep end with Hazel Barkworth, author of The Drownings, to discuss her writing journey, representation of feminism in literature,...

120. Author Interview with Jeffery Deaver

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is weathering the storm with the legendary Jeffery Deaver, author of South of Nowhere, to learn about creating iconic characters, his writing ...

119. The Return of Lizzy Barber

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is drinking the Kool-Aid with returning guest Lizzy Barber, author of Be Mine, to learn about her fascination with cults, motherhood, cool gir...

118. Author Interview with Anna Bailey

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is on a Jacknife's edge with Anna Bailey, author of Our Last Wild Days, to discuss their journey to book two, how their lived experience becam...

117. Author Interview with Jeremy Vine

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is freewheeling with Jeremy Vine, author of Murder on Line One, to discuss the culture wars, the importance of character, the best Agatha Chri...

116. Author Interview with Chris Bridges

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is enjoying a spot of bird watching with Chris Bridges, author Sick to Death, while learning about his journey to becoming an author, his miss...

115. The Return of TM Logan

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is on the ice with returning guest TM Logan, author of The Daughter, to discuss why he's drawn to telling family-centred stories, writing dyna...

114. Author Interview with Nita Prose

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is checking in with Nita Prose, author of The Maid's Secret, to discuss her final chapter in the Molly the Maid story, the importance of repre...

113. Author Interview with Lucy Roth

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is having a meet-cute with Lucy Roth, author of When Sally Killed Harry, to discuss the rise of the feminist revenge sub-genre, getting counci...

112. Author Interview with Jenny Morris

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is playing god with Jenny Morris, author of An Ethical Guide to Murder, while learning all about her move from academia to writing fiction, co...

111. Author Interview with AK Benedict

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is looking for a fairy tale ending as she digs up AK Benedict to discuss the genius of her marketing, her obsession with fairy tales and folkl...

110. Author Interview with Anna Sharpe

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is diving in with Anna Sharpe (aka Anna Mazzola), author of Notes on a Drowning, to discuss her move to writing political thrillers, the chall...

109. Author Interview with Jennie Godfrey

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is doing some detective work with Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things, to discuss the incredible success of her debut, her...

108. Author Interview with Amanda Brooke

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is snowed in with Amanda Brooke, author of Nightfall, to find out the inspiration behind her snowy locked room thriller, the impact of grief o...

107. Author Interview with Tom Wood

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is feeling the heat with Tom Wood, author of Firefight and the Victor the Assassin series, to learn how he keeps things fresh twelve books in,...

106. Author Interview with Will Dean

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is ice cold with Will Dean, author of the Tuva Moodyson mysteries and so much more. Wrap up warm and join them as they discuss the inspiration...

105. The Return of Ian Moore

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is au français with returning guest Ian Moore, author of Follet Valley series, the Juge Lombard and so much more, to discuss friendship, how ...

104. And Then There Were None Special with Jane Casey

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie welcomes the brilliant Jane Casey back to celebrate the genius of great Christie classic, And Then There Were None, and to discuss Jane's late...

103. Author Interview with C. M. Ewan

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is on the road with C. M. Ewan, author of One Wrong Turn, to learn about his journey from becoming a Good Thief to a thriller writer, the horr...

102. Author Interview with Gareth Rubin

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The game is afoot for Frankie as she meets with Gareth Rubin, author of Holmes and Moriarty, to find out how he came to write the latest Sherlock Holm...

101. Author Interview with Jamie West

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is enjoying some golden age drama with Jamie West, author of Murder at the Matinee, to find out how his career and love for the theatre have i...

100. Author Interview with Simon Kernick

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is locked in a house with Simon Kernick, author of You All Die Tonight, to find out why this book was so hard to write, how to make trauma pro...

99. Author Interview with David Goodman

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is in right place at the right time with David Goodman, author of A Reluctant Spy, to discuss his journey into writing spy fiction from sci-fi...

98. Author Interview with Clea Koff

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is putting the pieces together with Clea Koff, author of Silent Evidence, to learn all about how her incredible career as a forensic anthropol...

97. Author Interview with Emma Bamford

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is going under the knife with Emma Bamford, author of Eye of the Beholder, to find out about the influence of Hitchcock's Vertigo on the book,...

96. Author Interview with Stuart Neville

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The stakes are high as Frankie chats to Stuart Neville, author of Blood Like Mine, about why everything always comes down to character and emotion, th...

95. Author Interview with Bella Mackie

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is next in line with Bella Mackie, author of What a Way to Go, to discuss the importance of laughing at your misfortunes, why we're always roo...

94. Author Interview with Charlotte Philby

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is laying out with Charlotte Philby, author of The End of Summer, to discuss flattering literary comparisons, how her family history has influ...

93. Author Interview with Dan Malakin

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is searching the woods with Dan Malakin, author of The Wreckage of Us, to find out his approach to writing about complex subjects such as coer...

92. Author Interview with Sam Holland

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is going to dark places with Sam Holland, author of The Puppet Master, to discuss what makes a psychopath, the importance of dogs in her new s...

91. Author Interview with Trevor Wood

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is stalking the Newcastle streets with Trevor Wood, author of The Silent Killer, to find out how Nadina Matheson inspired his latest book, lea...

Harrogate Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2024 Special

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is heading up north to bring you all of the best bits from the Harrogate Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2024.A HUGE thank you t...

89. Author Interview with Kate Foster

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is on trial with Kate Foster, author of The King's Witches, to discuss the real history at the heart of her fiction, why stories of "witchcraf...

88. Author Interview with Kellye Garrett

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie has found Kellye Garrett, author of Missing White Woman, live and in-person to discuss her journey through writing, why she doesn't let trauma...

87. Author Interview with Jo Callaghan

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is future-gazing with Jo Callaghan, author of In the Blink of an Eye and Leave No Trace, to discuss how much "luck" can play a part in publish...

86. Author Interview with Sally Hepworth

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is going down under with Sally Hepworth, author of Darling Girls, to discuss the importance of positive representation of neurodivergence in l...

85. Author Interview with Kate Mosse

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is setting sail with the iconic Commander Kate Mosse, author of The Ghost Ship and so many more incredible books, to find out the inspiration ...

84. The Return of Karin Slaughter

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie will trent carefully as the legendary Karin Slaughter returns to discuss her latest book, This is Why We Lied, the art of creating complex cha...

83. Author Interview with Ellery Lloyd

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is painting the town dead with Ellery Lloyd (aka Collette Lyons and Paul Vlitos), authors of The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby, as they dis...

82. Author Interview with Suk Pannu

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is cooking up a storm with Suk Pannu, author of Mrs Sidhu’s ‘Dead and Scone’, as they discuss developing a beloved character across mult...

81. Author Interview with Katy Massey

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is exploring 70s Leeds with Katy Massey, author of All Us Sinner, to discuss moving from memoirs to crime fiction, how her mother inspired her...

80. Author Interview with Chris Carter

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is stumbling upon a series of murders with Chris Carter, author of The Death Watcher, to find out how becoming a writer saved his life, the re...

79. Author Interview with Tim Weaver

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie says her first hello to Tim Weaver, author of The Last Goodbye, as they discuss adapting books for the screen, the discipline of writing const...

78. Author Interview with Stig Abell

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie found great company in a Lonely Place with Stig Abell, author of Death in a Lonely Place, as they discuss writing for the joy if it, how to fi...

77. Author Interview with John Connolly

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Twice upon a time, Frankie visits a whole new world with John Connolly, author of The Land of Lost Things, to learn about the personal meaning behind ...

76. The Return of Helen Fields

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is on the hunt for a killer with Helen Fields, author of Profile K, as she rises from the literary graveyard to discuss the importance of shar...

75. Author Interview with Caz Frear

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is making herself at home with Caz Frear, author of Five Bad Deads, as they discuss the differences in writing domestic noir vs. police proced...

74. Author Interview with J.M. Hall

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is in a staff meeting with the wonderful J.M. Hall, scriptwriter and author of A Clock Stopped Dead, to discuss writing through anger with tea...

73. Author Interview with Emily Freud

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is backpacking through Thailand with the delightful Emily Freud, author of Her Last Summer, to discuss writing worlds that you know, the thera...

72. Author Interview with Simon McCleave

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is exploring a remote island with Simon McCleave, author of The Drowning Isle, to discuss how his career in television and film development ha...

71. Author Interview with TM Payne

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is walking the streets of Liverpool with TM Payne, author of Long Time Dead, to find out all about her journey to becoming a crime writer, the...

70. Author Interview with C.L. Taylor

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie sits down with the incredible C.L. Taylor, author of Every Move You Make, to discuss the horrors of stalking, writing about trauma, meeting yo...

69. Author Interview with Abigail Dean

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is down the rabbit hole with Abigail Dean, author of Day One and Girl A, to discuss conspiracy theories, how to write when you have a full-tim...

68. Author Interview with Jane Casey

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is on the Maeve with the wonderful Jane Casey, author of A Stranger in the Family, to discuss writing a long running series, carrying books in...

67. Author Interview with Mandy Robotham

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is heading back in time with Mandy Robotham, author of The Hidden Storyteller, to discuss writing historical crime fiction, research highlight...

66. Author Interview with Gregg Hurwitz

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is very X-cited to be joined by Gregg Hurwitz, author of the iconic Orphan X books and so much more, to discuss the latest instalment in serie...

65. Author Interview with Tina Baker

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie faces down a tempest with the formidable Tina Baker, author of What We Did In The Storm, to discuss imposter syndrome, writing through trauma ...

64. Author Interview with Chris MacDonald

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is backstage with Chris MacDonald, author of The Actor, to workshop the best way to write a thriller, the most intriguing true crime stories a...

63. Author Interview with Susan Allott

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie's moving in with Susan Allott, author of The House on Rye Lane, to discuss writing across different timelines, polishing ideas and the unexpec...

62. Author Interview with Hannah Richell

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie is braving the elements with Hannah Richell, author of The Search Party, to discuss the power of weather, a multitude of excellent business id...

61. Author Interview with Araminta Hall

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie sits down with Araminta Hall, author of One of the Good Guys, to discuss gendered violence, the post #MeToo world and the comforting power of ...

60. Author Interview with Leonie Swann

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a pretty big update, Frankie and Sarah are joined by the delightful Leonie Swann, author of The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp, to talk getting old...

59. Author Interview with Sarah Moorhead

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie and Sarah are rounding off the year by talking morality, murder and psychopathy with the magnificent Sarah Moorhead, author of The Treatment a...

58. Author Interview with Ruth Kelly

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie and Sarah are Chateauing the line with Ruth Kelly, author of The Escape, to discuss influencers, ghostwriting and the murder-inducing power of...

57. Author Interview with Alexandra Benedict

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie and Sarah are ready to puzzle solve AND start a whole new business with the wonderful Alexandra Benedict, author of The Christmas Jigsaw Murde...