Exclusive Interview with Sarah Hilary by Joined Up Writing Podcast for #BritCrime Festival

Sarah Hilary has recorded an exclusive interview with authors Leah Osbourne and Wayne Kelly over at the Joined Up Writing Podcast as part of the BritCrime Festival.

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Sarah writes crime thrillers that have been described as ‘superbly disturbing’, ‘stunning’ and ‘meaty, dark and terrifying’. They all feature the central character of DI Marnie Rome. Sarah’s debut novel, ‘Someone Else’s Skin’ won the 2015 Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime Novel of The Year Award and she already has three books in the series with a fourth due in 2017.

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#BritCrime Festival Special: Extended Interview with MJ McGrath

Don't miss this special BritCrime Festival edition extended interview with MJ McGrath from our friends at the Joined Up Writing Podcast. 

Here's the introduction from hosts Wayne and Leah:

This week we talk to The Bone Seeker author, MJ McGrath about her work and process as well as being a panelist at the online Crime Fiction festival, BritCrime. The festival runs from July 11th to 13th and features more than 40 Crime Authors, online panels, inside knowledge, book giveaways and opportunities for aspiring writers too. Check out the #BritCrime hashtag, follow on Twitter and scoot over to the website for more info.

Melanie McGrath is a successful journalist and writer with two CWA Gold Dagger nominations to her name. In addition to her Arctic crime series, Melanie has written several non-fiction books, some based on her world travels to places like Iceland, Madagascar, Mali, Namibia, Ethiopia, Malaysia, Russia, China, Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico and, of course the Canadian Arctic, which is where her Edie Kiglatuk series takes place.

Melanie has some fascinating insights in to her research and writing life, including a traumatic real-life experience that shaped the way she views the Crime genre.

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♠ Melanie McGrath is a journalist and author of bestselling nonfiction. As MJ McGrath, she writes the Edie Kiglatuk series of Arctic mysteries.The series has been translated into 18 languages. The Bone Seeker has been long listed for the 2015 CWA Gold Dagger and is a Financial Times crime pick of the year.

♠ Wayne Kelly is editor and soundman for MGL Media (@mglmedia) He loves writing, running, and co-hosting The Joined Up Writing Podcast. Follow Wayne on Twitter @MrKelly2u and say hello.

♠ Leah Osborne writes as Ileandra and Raven. Find her on Twitter @ileandraXraven

♠ Joined Up Writing Podcast Episode 23: Helen Smith talks about BritCrime

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BritCrime Festival Preview on the Joined Up Writing Podcast

by Helen Smith

I appeared on Episode 23 of the Joined Up Writing Podcast  talking about BritCrime and how much I have enjoyed the world building involved in creating the virtual venues for our online crime fiction festival, 11-13 July.

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Thanks to Wayne Kelly and Illeandra Young for hosting.

Please look out for next week's BritCrime Festival special Joined Up Writing Podcast. Wayne and Illeandra will be talking to MJ McGrath, author of The Bone Seeker.

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♠ Helen Smith is a novelist and playwright who lives in London. She is the author of the Emily Castles Mysteries and other books. More about Helen Smith here

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