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Lauren Willig reveals all to BookArmy
Lauren Willig - bestselling author of The Secret History of the Pink Carnation series - talks about her writing, her inspirations and the fact that most of her books were written when she should have been doing something else...
Getting to know Zoë Foster
Sassy Minx blogger gets the low down on Zoë Foster - author of Air Kisses ('one the best chicklit novel [she's] ever read') - as she quizzes her on beauty, books, mottos and must-haves...
INTERVIEW: Jack Ludlow chats to BookArmy
Jack Ludlow, author of the bestselling Roman Republic trilogy talks to BookArmy about becoming a novelist (out of desperation), being cursed with ideas, writing history from a fresh angle, his thoughts on ebooks, and his new Norman trilogy.
RACHEL CAINE TALKS TO LOVEVAMPIRES
Bestselling author of the hit Morganville Vampire series, Rachel Caine, talks to LoveVampires.com about her books, her experience with breast cancer, who her favourite vampire character is, and all those little things people don't know about her...
INTERVIEW WITH DR DALE
The creator of the hit comedy show How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse, and author of Dr Dale's Zombie Dictionary shares his thoughts on the birth, success and future of the show with Bloodsprayer.com
David Donachie on Historic Naval Fiction
David Donachie, master of high-seas adventures, talks to Historicnavalfiction.com about his John Pearce series including Blown Off Course.
Interview with Ruth Silvestre
Ruth Silvestre was interviewed this month by The Connexion magazine about moving with her family to south-west France, and how she came to write about it in her Sunflowers books. Read the full article by clicking the link above.
Q&A with Jim Eldridge
Click the link to read an interview with Jim Eldridge, author of the Museum Mysteries series.
Meet the Author Video
Zoë Sharp talks about her thriller Second Shot, featuring the kick-ass female bodyguard Charlie Fox.
Thank You For Smoking Film Trailer
Twentieth Century Fox Film turned Christopher Buckley 's brilliant comic satire Thank You For Smoking into an acclaimed movie. You can watch the movie trailer here, but as you know, the book is always better than the film...
Podcast: George Friedman introduces his new book The Next 100 Years
The founder of the world's leading global forecasting company Startfor gives you a little taste of what's in store for the reader in his book The Next 100 Years.
Martin Edwards on Legal TV
Martin Edwards, author of the hugely popular Lake District mystery series, talks about his books, including The Arsenic Labyrinth, on Legal TV's Crime Writers show.
INTERVIEW ON ASIAN STAR RADIO
Author Sangeeta Bhargava is interviewed on Asian Star Radio about her debut novel, The World Beyond, a moving and exotic love story set in Lucknow, India, during the Sepoy Mutiny.
Tim's Blog Tour - 1st Extract from Fallen
The starting excerpt from Fallen, by Tim Lebbon, and the first in the series of exclusive extracts from the the Tim Lebbon Blog Tour.
Free recipes for your next dinner party
Enjoy these free recipes, carefully selected from The Lazy Cook's Family Favourites, for a three-course feast. To start off: Fresh Figs in Little Bread Baskets; then, tuck into a main of Crown of Lamb with a Red Wine and Pesto Sauce, coupled with a choice of Dijon Mustard or Spicy Mash and Carrots Roasted with Dried Oregano, and finish the meal off with a moist Apple & Sultana Cake (with all those chocolate eggs about, best we get some fruit in the pudding...)
TRIBUTE TO CATHERINE AIRD
The Lady offers a comprehensive appreciation of Catherine Aird's work as a crime novelist, discussing the hallmarks of her books and including a review of Past Tense and Losing Ground
The PARROT King Art Competition
Laurie R King, author of the bestselling Mary Russell & Sherlock Holmes series has written a little piece about one of the characters (a scarlet macaw) in her upcoming book Pirate King. The piece is called Parrot King. And the competition (details here)? For you ...
FREE Victoria Gardella e-book
Enjoy author Colleen Gleason's special short story about Victoria Gardella - the heroine of her bestselling historical vampire series The Gardella Vampire Chronicles. Download it now for FREE on Kindle and all other formats.
June Tate blogs for A&B
June Tate, author of The Docklands Girls, talks to us about the resources she uses to writewriting authentically about the past. Check out her blog here.
Pre-publication giveaway of The French Promise!
Head over to Goodreads where we're giving away early copies of Fiona McIntosh's latest book, The French Promise, the powerful follow-up to The Lavender Keeper. Hurry - giveaway closes Thursday, 20th March 2014.
KINDLE POST BY BRIDGET ASHER
Author Bridget Asher shares what fueled and inspired her 'emotionally honest' novel The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted in this Kindle Post (the e-book is currently available in the Kindle summer sale Read more...
Janie Bolitho - Gone Before Their time on Mystery People
Lynne Patrick recalls Cornish crime writer Janie Bolitho.
New TV drama on the life of Alexander Wilson
The extraordinary life of Alexander Wilson - author, spy, and secret service officer - will be brought to the screen in new BBC drama Mrs Wilson, which will star his granddaughter, actress Ruth Wilson, playing her own grandmother. Read the full details in the link above.
Interview
Richard Jay Parker talks to fellow author Matt Beynon Rees about his writing career and the release of his debut STOP ME.
Crime Watch's 9mm Author Interview
The Lake District mystery-writer Martin Edwards reveals such things as being mistaken for fellow crime writer Andrew Taylor, why The Serpent Pool is one of his favourite novels, and who he'd choose to play him in the movie.
Son of Spade blogger interviews Zoë Sharp
The author of the acclaimed Charlie Fox thrillers, talks about how she came up with Charlie's character, why she's different from other (unofficial) Private Investigators, and what question should be posed to every PI writer.
TOTAL SCI-FI TALKS TO DR DALE
Dr Dale, world-renowned expert in Zombology and author of Dr Dale's Zombie Dictionary, discusses matters pertaining to the walking dead with Matt McAllister from Total Sci-Fi such as whether there are any benefits to a zombie apocalypse, and where we will find him when the dead do rise…
The Good Book Guide focuses on Adrian Magson
The Good Book Guide interviews Adrian Magson and reviews the first two books in his acclaimed Lucas Rocco crime series Death on the Marais and Death on the Rive Nord.
Ask Fiona McIntosh! Q&A on Goodreads
Did you love The Lavender Keeper? Eager for The French Promise? Fiona McIntosh will be answering your questions and chatting with fans on Goodreads Friday 28th March. Join the group nowand post your query or say hello!
Mary Nichols talks to Bookist Jottings
Mary Nichols discusses the Second World War, her wonderful stories and what’s coming next
Interview with Edward Marston
Edward Marston spoke to Suffolk Libraries about his books and writing life.
YouTube interview about Sophia's Secret
Susanna Kearsley talks with broadcaster Ted Barris about her book Sophia's Secret. (Note is was published first as The Winter Sea in hardback so is referred to by this name in the clip).
In this video she talks about using real people from history as characters.
VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH RACHEL CAINE
Author Rachel Caine talks to RT Book Reviews about success, humility and her two bestselling series - the Weather Warden or Morganville Vampire series, including the latest Morganville release Ghost Town
Profile about Marshall Karp in Publishing News
It’s been a great life so far”, Marshall Karp declares on his website. Few could argue. Having carved out a successful career in advertising, overseeing contracts for the likes of Coca- Cola, Gillette and Nestlé, Karp turned to writing for TV, stage and screen. The author of the play Squabbles, and the screenwriter of the movie Just Looking, Marshall has now turned his hand to fiction. His debut, The Rabbit Factory, is 632 pages of unadulterated magic. Read on...
2nd Extract from Fallen
Read the second extract from Fallen, by Tim Lebbon as featured on My Favourite Books Blog - the first stop on the Tim Lebbon Blog Tour.
A Valentine's interview with Lauren Willig
We catch up with the queen of romance and espionage, Lauren Willig, author of the bestselling Pink Carnation series and latest release The Seduction of the Crimson Rose to talk about romance, seduction and what she will be doing this Valentine's Day...
THE NEXT 100 YEARS COVER STORY
If you think you know where the world is heading, think again. George Friedman, author of The Next 100 Years offers a taste of his predictions in the cover story for the New Statesman.
Material Witness blogger interviews Marshall Karp
Crime blogger Material Witness talks to crime-writer Marshall Karp about his loveable characters Lomax and Biggs, living life with optimism, his charity work with Vitamin Angels and why he thinks 'irreverence is a quality'.
INTERVIEW WITH RICHARD JAY PARKER
BFKBooks (which helps raise awareness and funds for adults with Autism) interviews Richard Jay Parker about his book Stop Me.
INTERVIEW WITH MARTIN EDWARDS
The author of the acclaimed Lake District series visits the Mysterious Writers blog for a quick chat
ZOË SHARP ON CRIME FICTION
'Crime fiction often gets a serious message across in the guise of entertainment - a sugared pill that’s more easily swallowed. I have, on occasion, had critics reading subtext into my work that was, quite simply, never intentionally put there.' Zoë Sharp shares her thoughts about the genre of crime fiction at The Crime of It All
Shots Magazine interviews Adrian Magson
Shots Magazine puts Adrian Magson under the spotlight and asks him about his France-set Lucas Rocco crime series, what he does to relax, what advice does he have for aspiring writers, and more...
Peter Laws speaks to BBC Radio Sheffield
Peter Laws talks to Rony Robinson on BBC Radio Sheffield about why people are drawn to crime fiction and films about murder and mayhem. Peter joins the show at the 10 minute mark.
THESE PODCASTS MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE
Dr Dale and his team (from the hit show How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse) offer key tips on zombie survival through a series of podcasts - covering vital issues like Weaponry and cheese sandwiches. It will keep you safe until the release of Dr Dale's Zombie Dictionary: The A-Z Guide to Staying Alive (out Aug 2010).
INTERVIEW WITH GEORGE FRIEDMAN
If you've ever wondered how our world will change over the next century, you may get a glimpse of the future here. George Friedman talks to Paul Barclay on Australia's ABC Fora, and takes questions from the audience, about his new book The Next 100 Years.
3rd Extract from Fallen
Read the thirdexcerpt from Fallen - part of the Tim Lebbon Blog tour. You can catch him on our A&B Blog, the second stop on his tour!
Material Witness interviews Marshall Karp
About his book Flipping Out, his top six dinner guests, his experience of Hollywood and whether he's more like Lomax or Biggs...
Susanna Kearsley talks to Word Wenches
Historical novelist Susanna Kearsley - author of acclaimed books such as Mariana, Every Secret Thing and Sophia's Secret (aka The Winter Sea) - talks about her books and writing, her love of geneology and how she ended up climbing down a holy well in the name of research...
RICHARD JAY PARKER DANCES WITH HIMSELF
Ever been caught talking to yourself? Well it could end up being an interesting conversation... Thriller writer Richard Jay Parker, author of STOP ME, interviews himself over coffee on Sea Minor Blog
Q&A WITH MARTIN EDWARDS
With two careers under his belt, as a practicing solicitor and successful crime writer, Martin Edwards talks about the ins and outs of the legal world in reality and in fiction, on You're Booked.
4th Extract from Fallen
Read the fourth excerpt from Fallen - part of the Tim Lebbon Blog Tour as featured on Highlanders Books Review.
DR DALE'S ZOMBIE QUIZ APP
Puts your zombie survival skills to the test with the new app by Dr Dale (author of Dr Dale's Zombie Dictionary). Covering all important subjects from weapons and safe houses to dental floss and skipping... how will you fare in the Scool of Survival? Download the Quiz App now!
Adrian Magson on Death on the Marais
Crime-writer Adrian Magson sums up his first book in the new Lucas Rocco series, Death on the Marais, for Crime Time and shares why he chose rural France of the 1960s as his backdrop.
ZOE SHARP GETS IN TOUCH
Thriller writer Zoë Sharp talks about receiving death threats, challenging stereotypes the possibility of her heroine, Charlie Fox, hitting the silver screen and more, in this interview with In Touch magazine.
Adrian Magson visits Col Bury's New Crime Fiction Blog
Adrian Magson, a man with the 'reputation of being one of the nicest and most supportive authors around' talks about his writing career and books, including the first in a new series, Death on the Marais on Col Bury's New Crime Fiction Blog
BORDERS TV INTERVIEWS SUSANNA KEARSLEY
Award-winning novelist Susanna Kearsley talks to Borders UK about her book Sophia's Secret which was nominated for the RNA's Best Romantic Novel of the Year.
5th Extract from Fallen
Read the fifth excerpt from Fallen as featured on Falcata Times as part of the Tim Lebbon Blog Tour.
Chelsea Clinton loves the Maisie Dobbs series
In the link below, Chelsea Clinton talks to Entertainment Weekly about her favourite books, and mentions our own Maisie Dobbs series by Jacqueline Winspear!
Adrian Magson chats to Mystery Women
Crime-writer Adrian Magson talks to Mystery Women about juggling between two very different crime series - his Harry Tate and Lucas Rocco series - launched at the same time.
The Thames Valley History Festival Interview
Victorian crime writer D E Meredith talks to Glow Magazine about her books and influences, why she is 'knee-deep in corpses', what today's politicians could learn from the past and much more...
6th Extract from Fallen
Read the sixth excerpt from Fallen as featured on Speculative Horizons as part of the Tim Lebbon Blog Tour.
SUSANNA KEARSLEY WEEK
The Historical Tapestry Blog celebrates Susanna Kearsley Week (27 Nov - 3 Dec 2010) including an interview with the author and a guest post on why she loves time-slip. For more reviews and discussions about her books during Susanna Kearsley week, go to our Read more...
Adrian Magson talks about crime fiction
Crime-writer Adrian Magson, author of Death on the Marais, shares his views on crime fiction and his approach to the genre on The Crime of it All.
7th Extract from Fallen
Seventh excerpt from Fallen, by Tim Lebbon as featured on Fantasy Book Spot (BSC Review) - the 6th stop on the Tim Lebbon Blog tour.
Help Kickstart The Morganville Vampires Web TV Series!
Want to see The Morganville Vampires series turned into a TV series? You can help make it happen! Author Rachel Caine has partnered with award winning producer/director Blake Calhoun (Loud Pictures) to launch a Kickstarter iniative to adapt the books into a web TV series. Read more about the project and how you can help here!
In Conversation with a Writing Powerhouse
Strange Alliances enjoys an indepth interview with international bestseller author Rachel Caine as she talks about reinventing herself as a writer, her views on ebooks, her writing process, looking forward to a new chapter in her life, and more...
8th Extract from Fallen
The eighth extract from Fallen, by Tim Lebbon, as featured on Graemes Fantasy Book Review (7th blog stop) as part of the Tim Lebbon Blog Tour.
Adrian Magson on BBC Radio Oxford - Part 1
Listen to the interview with Adrian Magson on BBC Radio Oxford (Part 1 of 2) as he talks at length about his career and new crime series.
9th Extract from Fallen
The 9th Extract from Fallen, by Tim Lebbon as featured on Mad Hatters Bookshelf and Book Review as part of the Tim Lebbon's Blog Tour (8th Stop).
Adrian Magson on BBC Radio Oxford - Part 2
Listen to Part 2 of the interview with Adrian Magson on BBC Radio Oxford as he talks at length about his career and new crime series.
SPECIAL PODCASTS WITH ADRIAN MAGSON (4-Part Interview)
Enjoy four Special Episode podcasts with crime writer Adrian Magson, author of the new Lucas Rocco series set in France in the 1960s as well as the Harry Tate spy series. Blogger Morgen Bailey chats to Adrian about his two heroes, e-books and much more. Download Parts 1, 2 , 3 and 4 (BWT special episode 028, 029, 030 and 031) on iTunes for free.
REVIEW AND Q&A WITH ADRIAN MAGSON
Crimesquad picks Adrian Magson as their Author of the Month. Enjoy an interview with Adrian and a review of his second book in the Lucas Rocco series Death on the Rive Nord.
ADRIAN MAGSON ON THE BRITISH THRILLER
Adrian Magson, author of the Lucas Rocco crime series, shares his personal thoughts on the term 'thriller', including the different kinds of thrillers and his favourite reads, in an article for Shots Magazine.
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