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Joined each episode by special guests, British Asian authors, Vaseem Khan and Abir Mukherjee take a wry look at the world of books, writing, and the creative arts, tackling everything from bestsellers to pop culture and Big Fat Asian Weddings. Insightful, funny, packed with stellar interviews – Dean Koontz, Val McDermid, Ann Cleeves, Mike Gayle, to name a few – and the odd dose of cross-cultural confusion, they dare to explore the parts other podcasts cannot reach. Find out more: www.redhotchilliwriters.com
- 128 - Episode 126 - Claire Douglas and David McCloskey and the British Book Awards 2024
In this special episode dedicated to the British Book Awards 2024 we chat to shortlisted authors Claire Douglas and David McCloskey, discussing their thrillers, the CIA, and boy band haircuts.
Mon, 20 May 2024 - 127 - Episode 125 - Hunted and Finding Sophie, loans sharks and deadly Deliveroo drivers
In this episode we discuss new thrillers by Abir Mukherjee and Imran Mahmood, Hunted and Finding Sophie, chat about loans sharks and deadly Deliveroo drivers.
Mon, 06 May 2024 - 126 - Episode 124 -Stig Abell, Death in a Lonely Place, press complaints, and falling satellites
In this episode we talk to journalist, broadcaster and crime writer, Stig Abell, about his new novel Death in a Lonely Place, working at the Press Complaints Commission, and the phenomenon of bits falling off satellites and back to Earth.
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 125 - Episode 123 - Erin Young, gold kitchens, banned trousers, and Christianity's oldest religious book to ever go on sale
In this epside we chat to historical and thriller writer Erin Young, discuss her gold kitchen, banned trousers, and Christianity's oldest religious book to ever go on sale - the Crosby-Schøyen Codex.
Mon, 08 Apr 2024 - 124 - Episode 122 - Harriet Tyce, A Lesson in Cruelty, Chaucer's unfinished Canterbury tales
In this episode we chat to crime writer Harriet Tyce, discuss her new book A Lesson in Cruelty, and pontificate on Chaucer's unfinished Canterbury tales
Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 123 - Episode 121 - Tony Kent, The Shadow Network, great legal thrillers, and the Old Bailey
In this episode we chat to barrister and thriller writer Tony Kent, discuss great legal thrillers, and get a peek into the world's most famous courtroom at the Old Bailey
Mon, 11 Mar 2024 - 122 - Episode 120 - BA Paris, The Guest, and Arabian Noir with Michael Lynes and Alex Shaw
In this episode we chat to bestselling crime writer BA Paris about her new novel The Guest, and discuss Arabian Noir, a crime anthology set in the Gulf, curated by writers Michael Lynes and Alex Shaw.
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 121 - Episode 119 - Nita Prose, The Mystery Guest, dog poop DNA, and cold fusion powered hot baths
In this epsiode we speak to Canadian mystery writer Nita Prose, discuss the advent of dog poop DNA testing, and muse on the recent advances in cold fusion science and how many hot baths the new tech might power
Mon, 12 Feb 2024 - 120 - Episode 118 - Anna O and Matthew Blake, homicidal sleepwalking, Guy Kennaway and Good Scammer, and the best ever Caribbean books
In this bumper episode we chat to Anna O author Matthew Blake, discuss homicidal somnambulism, and then talk to Guy Kennaway, author of Good Scammer, while taking a look at some of the best books ever set in the Caribbean.
Mon, 29 Jan 2024 - 119 - Episode 117 - Chris Hammer, Scrublands, Funnel-Web Spiders, and New Year Gut Health
In this episode we chat to Australian crime writer Chris Hammer, discuss the TV adapation of his novel Scrublands, talk about deadly funnel-web spiders, and present secrets for superior gut health in the new year.
Mon, 15 Jan 2024 - 118 - Episode 116 - Fenton's ten best novels of 2023, dodgy Xmas parties, and Micky Mouse set free
In this episode prolific book blogger Tracy Fenton reviews her ten favourite novels of the past year, while we take a look at dodgy Xmas parties, and chat about Micky Mouse's original avatar arriving in the public domain.
Mon, 01 Jan 2024 - 117 - Episode 115 - Andrew Lycett and The Worlds of Sherlock Holmes - with added Cucumber Sherlock.
In this episode we talk to biographer Andrew Lycett, whose new work The Worlds of Sherlock Holmes explores anew the world's most famous detective. With added Cucumber Sherlock.
Mon, 18 Dec 2023 - 116 - Episode 114 - Imran Mahmood and Finding Sophie, author winterwear, and the most famous tea party in fiction
In this episode we chat to barrister and author Imran Mahmood about his latest thriller, Finding Sophie; discuss the height of author winterwear, as modelled by your hosts; and dissect the most famous tea party in fiction.
Mon, 04 Dec 2023 - 115 - Episode 113 - Susi Holliday, female serial killers, and the meaning of Diwali
In this episode we talk to crime writer Susi Holliday, discuss female serial killers, before Susi takes a stab at explaining the meaning of Diwali
Mon, 20 Nov 2023 - 114 - Episode 112 - Fiona Cummins, meeting George Clooney, cats' facial expressions, and the Aussie mushroom poisoning
In this episide we chat to crime writer and former journalist, Fiona Cummins, her momentous meeting with George Clooney, discuss new research showing the range of cats' facial expressions, and dissect the case of the Aussie mushroom poisoning
Mon, 06 Nov 2023 - 113 - Episode 111 - Suk Pannu, The Kumars at No 10, and the unstoppability of Indian aunties
In this episode we talk to screenwriter turned novelist Suk Pannu, a core writer on shows such as Goodness Gracious Me and The Kumars at No 10. Suk discusses his debut novel Dead and Scone, and the unstoppability of Indian aunties.
Mon, 23 Oct 2023 - 112 - Episode 110 - Nev March, the Bombay Clocktower deaths, and the secret to happiness in orangutans
In this episose we talk to historical crime writer Nev March, discuss the unsolvled Bombay Rajabai Clocktower Deaths, and debate research about the happiest times in our lives - and in the lives of orangutans.
Mon, 09 Oct 2023 - 111 - Episode 109 - Matthew Parker, One Fine Day in the British Empire, the Booker shortlist, Seven Deadly Bins
In this episode we talk to historian Matthew Parker about his new book One Fine Day, discuss EM Forster and George Orwell in India, dissect the Booker Prize shortlist, and reflect on the British PM's Seven Deadly Bins
Mon, 25 Sep 2023 - 110 - Episode 108 - AJ West, greatest ever ghost stories, Big Brother, and the saucy ghost ape of Dorset
In this episode we talk to TV personality-turned-writer AJ West, discuss his time on Big Brother and our greatest ever ghost stories, including the one about the saucy ghost ape of Dorset
Mon, 11 Sep 2023 - 109 - Episode 107 - Evil Under the Sun, India's Moon Landing, and Hercule Poirot's bottom
In this episode we discuss summer holidays, India's moon landing, Christie's Evil Under the Sun, and David Suchet's unusual method for perfecting Hercule Poirot's walk
Mon, 28 Aug 2023 - 108 - Episode 106 - Simon Toyne, St Hilda's Crime, Bute rap battle, and how to avoid being eaten by a tiger
In this episode we talk to thriller writer Simon Toyne, discuss how to avoid wild animal attacks, and the etymology of famous phrases, aswell as reflecting on the St Hilda's Crime Weekend, and a crime writers rap battle in Bute, Scotland.
Mon, 14 Aug 2023 - 107 - Episode 105 - Sarah Hilary, Neurodiversity in fiction, a Death of a Lesser God competition, and the invention of the 'blousers'
In this episode we chat to crime writer Sarah Hilary, and discuss neurodiversity in fiction. Vaseem launches a competition to win a pair of signed books, to celebrate the upcoming publication of Death of a Lesser God, and we bear witness to the invention of the 'blousers' - the bladder trousers.
Mon, 31 Jul 2023 - 106 - Episode 104 - Karin Slaughter, remembering Cormac McCarthy, and gruesome author deaths... including death by flying tortoise
In this episode we chat to thriller-writing legend, Karin Slaughter, remember literary great Cormac McCarthy, and discuss authors whose deaths range from the gruesome to the downright bizarre... including death by flying tortoise
Mon, 17 Jul 2023 - 105 - Episode 103 - Ambrose Parry, Shakespeare's grammatical legacy, the short-sighted monster of envy, and nude 'blind date'
In this episide we chat to historical crime 'writer' Ambrose Parry, discuss Shakespeare's grammatical legacy, and briefly dissect a gameshow that is effectively a sort of nude 'blind date'
Mon, 03 Jul 2023 - 104 - Episode 102 - Mark Billingham and The Last Dance, Hitler's Nazi playground in Blackpool, and 'Broken Arse-gate'
In this episode we talk to crime fiction legend Mark Billingham about his new book The Last Dance, discuss Hitler's dream of a Nazi playground in Blackpool, England, and Abir tells us about his 'Broken Arse' hell
Mon, 19 Jun 2023 - 103 - Episode 101 - MOTIVE festival in Canada, the Joffe Books Prize, Harini Nagendra, and male trees v female trees
In this episode, we discuss the MOTIVE festival in Canada and the Joffe Books Prize, chat to crime writer and ecology professor Harini Nagendra, and examine the notion of male trees v female trees and their effect on Abir's hayfever. Meanwhile, Vaseem is elected as the first non-white chair of the 70-year-old UK Crime Writers' Association...
Mon, 05 Jun 2023 - 102 - Episode 100 - Robert Dugoni, the British Book Awards, and appropriate behaviour at literary festivals
In this epside we talk to superstar American crime writer Robert Dugoni, reflect on our visit to the British Book Awards, and discuss appropriate behaviour at literary festivals
Mon, 22 May 2023 - 101 - Episode 99 - A special episode recorded live at Malice Domestic, USA debating: Which is better? American or British Crime Writing?
A special episode recorded live at the 35th Malice Domestic crime fiction convention in Maryland, USA where we debate the eternal question... Which is better? American or British Crime Writing?
Mon, 08 May 2023 - 100 - Episode 98 - Sophie Hannah, Hercule Poirot’s Silent Night, and continuing the legacy of iconic charactersIn this episode we chat to Sophie Hannah, discuss the new Hercule Poirot novel, and talk about authors whose iconic characters have been taken up after their deathMon, 24 Apr 2023
- 99 - Episode 97 - Graham Bartlett, the world's oldest police forces, corrupt cops, and in the footsteps of Napoleon
In this episode we talk to former cop turned crime writer Graham Bartlett, investigate the world's oldest police forces, and walk in the footsteps of Napoleon
Mon, 10 Apr 2023 - 98 - Episode 96 - Alis Hawkins, A Bitter Remedy, The Rebecca Riots, and history's most infamous poisoners
In this episode we talk to crime writer Alis Hawkins, discuss the Welsh Rebecca Riots, chat about Gŵyl Crime Cymru, Wales' international crime fiction festival, and profile some of history's most infamous poisoners.
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 - 97 - Episode 95 - John Lincoln Williams, interviewing the Great American Crime Writer, and writers who were terrible people
In this episode we chat to crime writer John Lincoln Williams, discuss his new novel, punk rock, and interviewing Great American Crime Writers, as well as his biography of pop legend Shirley Bassey. We also talk about writers who were terrible people.Mon, 13 Mar 2023 - 96 - Episode 94 - Andrew Taylor, Restoration England, Poe in London, and TV crime show 'Ozark'
In this episode we speak to renowned crime writer Andrew Taylor who leads us through Restoration England, discuss Edgar Allen Poe in London, and the TV crime show 'Ozark'
Mon, 27 Feb 2023 - 95 - Episode 93 - Laura Wilson, Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, French publishing
In this episode we talk to bestselling crime writer Laura Wilson, discuss Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, and the ins and outs of French publishing
Mon, 13 Feb 2023 - 94 - Episode 92 - Peter May, crime fiction meets climate change, Friday the 13th
In this episode we talk to crime writing legend Peter May about his new novel in which crime fiction meets climate change. We also discuss Friday the 13th, the superstitions, the films, and how numerology often trumps rational decision-making
Mon, 30 Jan 2023 - 93 - Episode 91 - Helen Fields, The Institution, Prince Andrew's autobiography, and the best biographies of all time
In this episode we chat to crime writer Helen Fields, discuss her new novel The Institution, dissect Prince Andrew's autobiography, and talk about our favourite biographies, quite possibly the best biographies of all time.
Mon, 16 Jan 2023 - 92 - Episode 90 - Lisa Jewell, New Year's resolutions, books to look out for in 2023, and 101 recipes using chickpeas
In this episode we chat to thriller superstar Lisa Jewell, discuss a cunning plan to meet your New Year's resolutions, talk about books to look out for in 2023, and reveal 101 recipes using chickpeas that no one really wants to eat.
Mon, 02 Jan 2023 - 91 - Episode 89 - Jane Harper, The Dry, Outback Noir, and sexy Christmas underwear
In this episode we chat to global crime writing superstar Jane Harper, author of The Dry, discuss Outback Noir, and pontificate on the merits of our sexy Christmas underwear
Mon, 19 Dec 2022 - 90 - Episode 88 - Peter Hains, wildlife poaching, apartheid protests, and the different forms of meditation
In this episode we speak to Lord Peter Hains, politician and thriller writer, discuss wildlife poaching, apartheid protests, and the different forms of meditation
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 - 89 - Episode 87 - Kate Mosse and Greg Mosse, historical fiction, the Cathars, climate grief, women pioneers, the Matilda Effect, and Granny Rosie
In this episode we chat to literary superstar Kate Mosse and debut thriller writer Greg Mosse, discussing historical fiction, the Cathars, climate grief, eco-terrorism, women pioneers, the Matilda Effect, the Tibetan Joan of Arc … and Granny Rosie.
Mon, 21 Nov 2022 - 88 - Episode 86 - Kellye Garrett, why women should rule the world, and strange laws in small town America
In this episode we talk to American crime writer Kellye Garrett, discuss why women should rule the world, and investigate weird and wonderful laws in small town America
Mon, 07 Nov 2022 - 87 - Episode 85 - Claire McGowan, David Beckler, The Booker Prize, and Ireland's 'vanishing triangle' disappearances
In this episode we chat to crime writers Claire McGowan and David Beckler, discuss the Sri Lankan winner of this year's Booker Prize, and reflect on Ireland's infamous 'vanishing triangle' disappearances of women in the 1990s.
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 - 86 - Episode 84 - Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall, medieval owl cures, and the Declaration of Arbroath
In this episode we pay tribute to the late Booker-winning novelist Hilary Mantel, author of Wolf Hall, discuss medieval medical cures involving baked owls, and examine the Declaration of Arbroath
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 - 85 - Episode 83 - Erin Kelly, The Skeleton Key, the Queue, and professional mourners
In this episode we interview bestselling crime writer Erin Kelly, discuss her new novel The Skeleton Key, chat about the phenomenon that was the queue for the Queen's coffin-viewing, and take a look at the world of professional mourners.
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 - 84 - Episode 82 - The Queen's passing, Anthony McGowan and Dogs of the Deadlands, canine philosophy and Fenton's Faves
In this episode we reflect on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, interview Carnegie-winning children's writer Anthony McGowan, discuss his new book Dogs of the Deadlands - as well as the best philosopher of them all, and chat to book blogger Tracy Fenton as she rounds up her favourite crime novels of the past six months.
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 - 83 - Episode 81 - Rev. Richard Coles, Murder at Evensong, St. Guinefort the greyhound, the meaning of modern faith, and the energy crisis.
In this episode, Rev. Richard Coles, former rock star and vicar turned crime author, discusses his novel Murder at Evensong, St. Guinefort the greyhound, and the meaning of modern faith, while Abir and Vaseem have a rant about the unfolding social crisis in Britain.
Mon, 29 Aug 2022 - 82 - Episode 80 - Nadine Matheson, intimacy co-ordinators, hamsters in space, and fun facts about Grease
In this episode we talk to criminal defence lawyer and crime writer Nadine Matheson, discuss the row over film 'intimacy co-ordinators', pay tribute to a pioneering hamster, and chat about iconic musical Grease
Mon, 15 Aug 2022 - 81 - Episode 79 - Mark Wightman, a potted history of Singapore, Agatha Christie and the Old Swan, and the origins of the Singapore Sling
In this episode we talk to historical crime writer Mark Wightman, who gives us a potted history of Singapore, discuss Agatha Christie's vanishing act in 1926 which inspired the world's largest crime fiction festival, and reveal the origins of the Singapore Sling.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 - 80 - Episode 78 - Luca Veste, Victoria Selman, the meaning of Scouse, and plagiarising C.S. Lewis
In this episode we chat to crime writers Luca Veste and Victoria Selman who tell us about their new crime thrillers, what Scouse actually means, and plagiarising C.S. Lewis at the age of 7...
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 - 79 - Episode 77 - Imran Mahmood and Ayisha Malik, barristers on strike, the illusion of free will, and a world that just shuts up
In this episode, writers Imran Mahmood and Ayisha Malik tell us about their latest novels, discuss the current barristers strike in the UK, consider that free will might be an illusion, and hypothesise a world where people decide to just shut up...
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 - 78 - Episode 76 - David Fennell and serial killer thrillers, Jaipur Lit Fest and Borders Book Fest, and the man with no opposable thumbs
In this episode we discuss serial killer thrillers with crime writer David Fennell, chat about the Jaipur Lit Fest and the Borders Book Fest, tackle the heatwave, and are rudely interrupted by a famous writer with no opposable thumbs...
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 - 77 - Episode 75 - National Crime Reading Month, Sir Ian Rankin, Vanessa O'Loughlin/Sam Blake, the Platty Joobs and fun facts about the Queen
In this episode we discuss National Crime Reading Month, talk to newly knighted British Book Awards Nibbie winner Sir Ian Rankin and bestselling Irish crime writer Vanessa O'Loughlin/Sam Blake, and chat about the Platty Joobs - the Platinum Jubilee - with some fun facts about the Queen
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 - 76 - Episode 74 - Stephanie Merritt & S.J. Parris, Storm and Giordano Bruno, and the world's worst teachers
In this episode, thriller writer Stephanie Merritt discusses her latest novel Storm, and her alter ego S.J. Parris talks us through the life of her historical crime series protagonist Giordano Bruno, philosopher and cosmologist. We also discuss the world's worst teachers.
Mon, 23 May 2022 - 75 - Episode 73 - Lord Jeffrey Archer, the Domesday Book, and the village of Great Snoring
In this episode we talk to literary titan and former deputy chairman of the Conservative Party, Lord Jeffrey Archer, investigate quaint English village names, and discuss the Domesday Book.
Mon, 09 May 2022 - 74 - Episode 72 - British Book Awards special with Val McDermid, Ian Rankin, Abigail Dean ... and Mahatma Gandhi
In this episode we chat to 2022 British Book Awards Crime and Thriller book of the year nominees Val McDermid, Ian Rankin and Abigail Dean. We also discuss Gandhi's legendary spinning wheel.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 - 73 - Episode 71 - David Baldacci and Dream Town, orang-utan blues, and the slap heard around the world
In this episode, we interview thriller-writing legend David Baldacci about his new novel Dream Town, discuss his writing journey and his fear of orang-utans, and debate the "Oscars slap"
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 - 72 - Episode 70 - The British Book Awards shortlist, Janice Hallett and The Appeal, The Dying Day paperback, and epistolary novels
In this episode we chat to British Book Awards Crime and Thriller category shortlisted Janice Hallett about The Appeal, discuss epistolary novels from Adrian Mole to Dangerous Liaisons, and Vaseem's latest paperback, The Dying Day
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 - 71 - Episode 69 - Maxim Jakubowski, The Perfect Crime, the "bad review", and 100 Shades of Brown
In this episode Vas and Abir chat to CWA Chair Maxim Jakubowski, discuss the new crime anthology 'The Perfect Crime', debate the "bad review", and consider penning a joint erotic nove...l '100 Shades of Brown' anyone?
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 - 70 - Episode 68 - Anna Mazzola and The Clockwork Girl, war in Ukraine, and pole-dancing geckoes
In this episode we chat to Anna Mazzola about her new novel, The Clockwork Girl, set in 18th century Paris; mention her pole-dancing gecko, Elektra; and Vas and Abir get serious about the war in Ukraine
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 - 69 - Episode 67 - Adele Parks and Alex Preston, Both of You and Winchelsea; from domestic noir to re-assessing the image of smugglers.
In this episode we speak to Adele Parks, bestselling author of Both of You, and Alex Preston, writer, literary critic, and author of Winchelsea; we talk domestic noir and why the Robin Hood image of smugglers needs to be re-assessed.
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 - 68 - Episode 66 - Dean Koontz and Quicksilver, dude ranches, dogs in literature, and a canine quiz
In this episode we talk to Dean Koontz about his new novel Quicksilver, discuss dogs in literature, find out what a dude ranch is, and Abir takes on Dean in a canine-inspired quiz
Mon, 31 Jan 2022 - 67 - Episode 65 - Craig Robertson and Amy McCulloch, cleaning up after dead bodies and climbing into the "death zone"
In this episode we chat to crime writers Craig Robertson and Amy McCulloch, discuss cleaning up after dead bodies, and climbing into mountain "death zones"; while Vas speculates on what he might do with Abir's ashes
Mon, 17 Jan 2022 - 66 - Episode 64 - A look back at 2021, a look forward to 2022, and a crime-writer's teapot
In this episode, we look back at 2021, take a look forward to 2022, and talk about Abir's crime-writing teapot
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 - 65 - Episode 63 - Antti Tuomainen and Finnish noir, Fenton's Faves, and the world pillow fighting championships
In this episode, we chat to Finnish crime writing superstar Antti Tuomainen, as well as talking to Tracy Fenton of The Book Club about her five favourite recent reads, discuss the world pillow fighting championships, and present a very heartfelt and candid statement from Abir about co-host Vaseem.
Mon, 20 Dec 2021 - 64 - Episode 62 - Stuart Turton and Seven Deaths, Imran Mahmood and BBC's You Don't Know Me, and where does the word 'tomfoolery' come from?
In this episode we talk to Stuart Turton, author of the mind bending The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, quiz Imran Mahmood on his adapted BBC show You Don't Know Me, and discuss where the word 'tomfoolery' comes from.
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 - 63 - Episode 61 - Mikhail Sen and an actor's life, The Shadows of Men, and the Hollywood great quotes quiz
In this episode Mikhail Sen, star of the recent A Suitable Boy adaptation, talks to us about his acting life, and the audiobook of The Shadows of Men; we then put him to the test with a Hollywood great quotes quiz
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 - 62 - Episode 60 - Charles Cumming and spy fiction, Bay Tales, and how to reduce your carbon footprint
In this episode we interview spy thriller writer Charles Cumming and discuss his latest book Judas 62, chat to Vic Watson and Simon Berwick about the upcoming Bay Tales festival, and do our bit for climate change by reducing our podcast's carbon footprint
Mon, 08 Nov 2021 - 61 - Episode 59 - Clare Whitfield, Jack the Ripper, the PG Tips tea chimps, and awkward plurals
In this episode we interview Goldsboro Books Glass Bell-winning author Clare Whitfield, whose debut re-imagines the Jack the Ripper murders, discuss the fate of the PG Tips tea chimps, and investigate awkward plurals.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 - 60 - Episode 58 - Elodie Harper, The Wolf Den, ancient Pompeii, French literature and Abir's French junket
In this episode we talk to historical novelist Elodie Harper about The Wolf Den, set in the brothels of ancient Pompeii; discuss French literature and Abir's trip to France
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 - 59 - Episode 57 - Tim Marshall and The Power of Geography, the best ever literary Scottish fiction, and a Bloody Scotland round-up
In this episode we interview author and journalist Tim Marshall and discuss how geography influences modern politics, discuss some of the best ever literary novels set in Scotland, and offer a round-up from the Bloody Scotland festival.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 - 58 - Episode 56 - Ann Cleeves & The Heron's Cry, Bloody Scotland live podcast, and wearing sliders and socks in public places
In this episode we talk to crime fiction superstar Ann Cleeves & her latest book The Heron's Cry, we discuss our upcoming live podcast event at Bloody Scotland and your chance to win a set of signed bestsellers, and Vas gets his grump on about people wearing sliders and socks in public places
Mon, 13 Sep 2021 - 57 - Episode 55 - Orenda Books special with Karen Sullivan, Awais Khan, Will Carver and Lilja Sigurdardottir
In this episode, partly recorded in the beautiful Coles Books in Bicester, we speak to indie publisher Orenda Books with founder Karen Sullivan and authors Awais Khan, Will Carver and Lilja Sigurdardottir and their terrific new novels
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 - 56 - Episode 54 - S.A. Cosby, Razorblade Tears, a new Writing Crime Fiction course, and events that shouldn't be at the Olympics
In this episode we interview US crime fiction sensation S.A. Cosby, author of Razorblade Tears, discuss a new 'Writing Crime Fiction' course, and review the Tokyo Olympics - including taking certain Olympic events to task.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 - 55 - Episode 53 - Mark Billingham and Steve Cavanagh, Theakston Old Peculiar Crime Writing Festival, and the meaning of altruism
In this episode we talk to crime writing superstars Mark Billingham and Steve Cavanagh, discuss the return of the Theakston Old Peculiar Crime Writing Festival, and ponder the meaning of altruism and simple acts of kindness (including swimming with sharks)
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 - 54 - Episode 52 - The Dying Day, racism in sports films, and Fenton's Favourites
In this episode, Vaseem introduces his new book, The Dying Day, we discuss racism in sports films, and Tracy Fenton of TBC - The Book Club - tells us about her favourite novels of the past six months.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 - 53 - Episode 51 - Amit Dhand, the horrors of Partition, Tariq Ashkanani, and the Capital Crime New Voices
Episode 51 - In this episode we talk to regular contributor Amit Dhand about his new book The Blood Divide, and Tariq Ashkanani about his thriller Welcome to Cooper. Tariq also tells us about the Capital Crime New Voices Award - open to anyone who wants to write a crime novel.
Mon, 05 Jul 2021 - 52 - Episode 50 - Alex Michaelides, The Maidens, Imran Mahmood, I Know What I Saw, and judges with a sense of humour
In this episode we talk to Alex Michaelides, author of the global hit The Silent Patient about his new book The Maidens, and barrister-writer Imran Mahmood, whose new book, I Know What I Saw, is now out. Imran delves into the realities of the court system including judges with a wicked sense of humour.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 - 51 - Episode 49 - Laura Shepherd-Robinson, Will Shaw, Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, and why Truman Capote was jealous of Harper Lee
In this episode we interview historical crime author Laura Shepherd-Robinson, crime novelist Will Shaw, and discuss the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, disappearances from trawlers, and why Truman Capote was jealous of Harper Lee
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 - 50 - Episode 48 - Richard Osman & The Thursday Murder Club, Rahul Raina & How to Kidnap the Rich, Ajay Chowdhury & The Waiter
In this episode we interview The Thursday Murder Club author and Pointless star Richard Osman, quizzing the quizmaster with a quiz about quizzes. We also chat to Rahul Raina, author of How to Kidnap the Rich, and Ajay Chowdhury, author of The Waiter.
Mon, 24 May 2021 - 49 - Episode 47 - British Book Awards special with Lee Child & Andrew Child, Ian Rankin, Oyinkan Braithwaite, and Joy Ellis
In this special episode we chat to some of the shortlisted nominees for Crime and Thriller Book of the Year at the British Book Awards. Ian Rankin tells us about his white flared trousers, Lee Child & Andrew Child about their complete lack of sibling rivalry, Oyinkan Braithwaite about the amazing meaning of her name and winning the award last year, and Joy Ellis about her Imperial throne chair. Oh and of course they talk about their wonderful books.
Mon, 10 May 2021 - 48 - Episode 46 - Mike Gayle, The British Book Awards and Count Binface
In this episode we make a very special announcement about the British Book Awards 2021, interview bestselling contemporary writer Mike Gayle, and discuss Count Binface's pledges for the London mayoral campaign
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 - 47 - Episode 45 - Felicia Yap, Godzilla v King Kong, a race report bombshell, and talking apes
In this episode we interview Felicia Yap, author of techno-thriller Future Perfect, review the monster smash hit Godzilla v King Kong, discuss the recent race report, and chat about primate-based fiction. With talking apes.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 - 46 - Episode 44 - Dean Koontz, The Other Emily, the biggest selling authors of all time, and a brief history of the Bible
In this episode we chat to fiction legend Dean Koontz as he discusses his incredible career, review some of the others in the 'biggest selling authors of all time' club, and run through a brief history of the creation of the Bible.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 - 45 - Episode 43 - Saima Mir, The Khan, royal shenanigans, Craig Sisterson, Australian & NZ crime fiction
In this episode we'll be talking to Saima Mir and her debut crime novel The Khan, discussing THAT royal interview, and chatting to Craig Sisterson about Southern Cross Crime, his guide to Australian & New Zealand crime fiction
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 - 44 - Episode 42 - Chris Brookmyre, weird titles, the celeb writer phenomenon, and sci-fi film trivia
In this episode we chat to Chris Brookmyre about his new book The Cut, discuss the phenomenon of celebrity authors, and talk sci-fi film trivia
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 - 43 - Episode 41 - Val McDermid, busted boilers, the Tebbit test, and the Great Scottish-India quiz-off
In this episode we speak to crime writing legend Val McDermid, talk about busted boilers and the Tebbit test, before Val and Abir face off in the Great Scottish-India quiz helmed by Quizmaster Vas
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 - 42 - Episode 40 - Ausma Zehanat Khan, the Bosnian conflict, human rights law, and the strange animal facts quiz
In this episode we talk to Canadian fantasy and crime author Ausma Zehanat Khan, discuss the Bosnian conflict and the workings of human rights law, and pose a weird and wonderful animal facts quiz
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 - 41 - Episode 39 - Frank Zafiro, American crime, Idi Amin and other coups, and ruined sleep cycles
In this episode we talk to American crime author Frank Zafiro, discuss Idi Amin's coup, and chat about ruined sleep cycles
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 - 40 - Episode 38 - New Year 2021, Putting 2020 on trial, Calendars from around the world and New Years resolutions,
In this episode we look forward to the new year, put 2020 on trial, discuss different calendars from around the world, and make some New Years resolutions
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 - 39 - Episode 37 - Sadsacks Assemble, Books and TV of the year, and Brown Christmas shenanigans
In this episode, all six of the Red Hot Chilli Writers return for a special Christmas episode to discuss how Asians do Christmas, our best books and TV series of the year, what we're looking forward to in 2021, and a truly toe-curling rendition of The Twelve Days of Christmas.
Mon, 21 Dec 2020 - 38 - Episode 36 - Martin Edwards and Golden Age Crime Fiction, Great Christmas Novels, and the Great Craisin Controversy
In this episode we interview CWA Diamond Dagger winning Martin Edwards and discuss the resurgence of Golden Age Crime Fiction, talk Great Christmas Novels, and debate the Great Craisin Controversy
Mon, 07 Dec 2020 - 37 - Episode 35 - Ragnar Jónasson, Icelandic crime fiction, fun facts about Iceland, and political chicanery on screen
In this episode we interview Ragnar Jónasson, Icelandic crime fiction superstar, run a fun facts quiz about Iceland, and discuss political chicanery depicted on screen
Mon, 23 Nov 2020 - 36 - Episode 34 - Dan Smith, a political scandal from the sixties, How to Tame a Lion, and a tribute to Sean Connery
In this episode we speak to prolific non-fiction author Dan Smith, discuss a political scandal from the sixties, discover how to tame a lion, and offer a quiz tribute to the late Sean Connery.
Mon, 09 Nov 2020 - 35 - Episode 33 - C.J. Tudor, The Chalk Man, In the Heat of the Night, and the greatest ever movie quotes
In this episode we speak to C.J. Tudor, author of creepy thrillers in the vein of Stephen King, discuss the seminal film 'In the Heat of the Night', and present a quiz based on the greatest ever movie quotes
Mon, 26 Oct 2020 - 34 - Episode 32 - Antonia Hodgson, Georgian smut, whisky investing, and the curious relationship between authors and alcohol
In this episode we talk to Antonia Hodgson, bestselling author of the Tom Hawkins Georgian-era crime novels, learn about whisky investing, and examine the relationship between authors and alcohol.
Mon, 12 Oct 2020 - 33 - Episode 31 - Lucy Foley and The Guest List, David Headley and Goldsboro Books, This Green and Pleasant Land
In this episode we speak to Lucy Foley, author bestsellers The Hunting Party and The Guest List; chat to David Headley co-owner of the world's finest first-editions bookshop, Goldsboro Books, and speak to Ayisha Malik about her new book 'This Green and Pleasant Land'
Mon, 28 Sep 2020 - 32 - Episode 30 - Aziz Ibrahim & The Stone Roses, BBC radio broadcaster Amanny Mohamed, Farhana Shaikh… and our Desert Island Discs
In this episode we take a look at the music biz. We chat to rock legend Aziz Ibrahim, guitarist with the Stone Roses, and Amanny Mohamed, BBC radio broadcaster. We also list our favourite songs, with some revealing back stories. Finally, we meet Farhana Shaikh, organiser of the Home by 10 festival
Mon, 14 Sep 2020 - 31 - Episode 29 - Tracy Fenton, The Book Club, great historical fiction, Waverley, Wolf Hall, & Shogun
In this episode we celebrate great historical fiction and discuss classics of the genre such as Waverley, Wolf Hall, & Shogun. We also speak to Tracy Fenton, owner and organiser of one of the biggest book clubs on Facebook.
Mon, 31 Aug 2020 - 30 - Episode 28 - Sanjida Kay, Naked Lunch, how to catch bees, and the world's worst poet
In this episode we interview literary and crime writer Sanjida Kay, discuss some truly awful writing including William S. Burroughs' NAKED LUNCH and the world's worst poet, and present techniques on how to safely catch and release bees.
Mon, 17 Aug 2020 - 29 - Episode 27 - Career Criminals at Theakston Old Peculier Festival, Literary festivals, Mud Festivals, Phallic Festivals
In this episode we discuss festivals, the good, the bad and the plain weird. We also have a special segment from the world's biggest crime festival, Theakston Old Peculier at Harrogate, where we interviewed four brilliant crime authors: Mark Edwards, Susi Holliday, Claire McGowan, and Dreda Say Mitchell.
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