Stuart Neville

Stuart Neville joins Luca Veste to talk about his life and career to date, as we try to answer the question "How did you get here?" Stuart talks about his early days growing up in a small town in Northern Ireland, becoming passionate about storytelling at a young age, and how music became an important part of his life. His jobs before writing, before talking about his career so far - the ups and the downs, in what is an emotionally revealing discussion about the good and bad about publishing. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode! www.stuartneville.com @stuartneville on Twitter @twocrimewriters on Twitter @lucaveste on Twitter

Stuart Neville joins Luca Veste to talk about his life and career to date, as we try to answer the question "How did you get here?" Stuart talks about his early days growing up in a small town in Northern Ireland, becoming passionate about storytelling at a young age, and how music became an important part of his life. His jobs before writing, before talking about his career so far - the ups and the downs, in what is an emotionally revealing discussion about the good and bad about publishing. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode! <a href="http://www.stuartneville.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.stuartneville.com</a> @stuartneville on Twitter @twocrimewriters on Twitter @lucaveste on Twitter

Season One - Episode Five - In Conversation with Stuart Neville

Doug Johnstone

Doug Johnstone joins Luca Veste to talk about his life and career to date, as we try to answer the question "How did you get here?" Doug talks about his early days growing up in a small town, going to university to study physics, being a member of various bands, before becoming a journalist. How his love of writing started and how he became a writer... Subscribe now so you never miss an episode! www.dougjohnstone.com @doug_johnstone on Twitter @twocrimewriters on Twitter @lucaveste on Twitter

Doug Johnstone joins Luca Veste to talk about his life and career to date, as we try to answer the question "How did you get here?" Doug talks about his early days growing up in a small town, going to university to study physics, being a member of various bands, before becoming a journalist. How his love of writing started and how he became a writer... Subscribe now so you never miss an episode! <a href="http://www.dougjohnstone.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dougjohnstone.com</a> @doug_johnstone on Twitter @twocrimewriters on Twitter @lucaveste on Twitter

Season One - Episode Four - In Conversation with Doug Johnstone

SJI (Susi) Holliday joins Luca Veste to talk about her life and career to date, as we try to answer the question "How did you get here?" Susi talks about her early days in a small town outside of Edinburgh, her life as the daughter of a newsagent, reading novels taken from the shelves of that shop, and going to university. Studying science, rather than English, moving to Dublin and then London, before finding her calling as a writer of some of the most effective and dark psychological thrillers around. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode! www.susiholliday.com @sjiholliday on Twitter @twocrimewriters on Twitter @lucaveste on Twitter

SJI (Susi) Holliday joins Luca Veste to talk about her life and career to date, as we try to answer the question "How did you get here?" Susi talks about her early days in a small town outside of Edinburgh, her life as the daughter of a newsagent, reading novels taken from the shelves of that shop, and going to university. Studying science, rather than English, moving to Dublin and then London, before finding her calling as a writer of some of the most effective and dark psychological thrillers around. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode! <a href="https://www.susiholliday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.susiholliday.com</a> @sjiholliday on Twitter @twocrimewriters on Twitter @lucaveste on Twitter

Season One - Episode Three - In Conversation with SJI (Susi) Holliday

CL (Cally) Taylor joins Luca Veste to talk about her life and career to date, as we try to answer the question "How did you get here?" Cally talks about her early days moving around the country, her life in boarding school, university in Newcastle and moving to London and Brighton. Her early jobs, before moving forwards in her journey to be one of the UK's finest psychological thriller writers. Also, what is a Pink Thong award... Subscribe now so you never miss an episode! www.cltaylorauthor.com @callytaylor on Twitter @twocrimewriters on Twitter @lucaveste on Twitter

CL (Cally) Taylor joins Luca Veste to talk about her life and career to date, as we try to answer the question "How did you get here?" Cally talks about her early days moving around the country, her life in boarding school, university in Newcastle and moving to London and Brighton. Her early jobs, before moving forwards in her journey to be one of the UK's finest psychological thriller writers. Also, what is a Pink Thong award... Subscribe now so you never miss an episode! <a href="https://www.cltaylorauthor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cltaylorauthor.com</a> @callytaylor on Twitter @twocrimewriters on Twitter @lucaveste on Twitter

Season One - Episode Two - In Conversation with CL Taylor

Mark Billingham

Mark Billingham joins Luca Veste to talk about his life and career to date, as we try to answer the question "How did you get here?" Mark talks about his early days in Birmingham, moving to London to be an actor, his TV writing career, and his journey to being one of the finest authors of British crime fiction today. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode! www.markbillingham.com @markbillingham on Twitter @twocrimewriters on Twitter @lucaveste on Twitter

Mark Billingham joins Luca Veste to talk about his life and career to date, as we try to answer the question "How did you get here?" Mark talks about his early days in Birmingham, moving to London to be an actor, his TV writing career, and his journey to being one of the finest authors of British crime fiction today. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode! <a href="https://www.markbillingham.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.markbillingham.com</a> @markbillingham on Twitter @twocrimewriters on Twitter @lucaveste on Twitter

Season One - Episode One - In Conversation with Mark Billingham

Anthony Horowitz

Don Winslow

Phil Williams

The Locked Up Festival 1 in support of the Trussell Trust In Conversation Don Winslow and Anthony Horowitz with Phil Williams. The Locked Up Festival was a three day event, taking place 2nd July - 4th July 2020, raising money for the Trussell Trust. Over £14,000 was raised for the charity and the biggest stars of crime fiction - plus TV and comedy - appeared.  Watch the video on the YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/twocrimewritersandamicrophone

The Locked Up Festival 1 in support of the Trussell Trust In Conversation Don Winslow and Anthony Horowitz with Phil Williams. The Locked Up Festival was a three day event, taking place 2nd July - 4th July 2020, raising money for the Trussell Trust. Over £14,000 was raised for the charity and the biggest stars of crime fiction - plus TV and comedy - appeared.  Watch the video on the YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/twocrimewritersandamicrophone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/twocrimewritersandamicrophone</a>

Locked Up Festival 1 - In Conversation Don Winslow & Anthony Horowitz with Phil Williams

The Locked Up Festival 1 in support of the Trussell Trust The Domestic Noir Panel with Craig Robertson, Erin Kelly, CL Taylor, and Abir Mukherjee. The Locked Up Festival was a three day event, taking place 2nd July - 4th July 2020, raising money for the Trussell Trust. Over £14,000 was raised for the charity and the biggest stars of crime fiction - plus TV and comedy - appeared.  Watch the video on the YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/twocrimewritersandamicrophone

The Locked Up Festival 1 in support of the Trussell Trust The Domestic Noir Panel with Craig Robertson, Erin Kelly, CL Taylor, and Abir Mukherjee. The Locked Up Festival was a three day event, taking place 2nd July - 4th July 2020, raising money for the Trussell Trust. Over £14,000 was raised for the charity and the biggest stars of crime fiction - plus TV and comedy - appeared.  Watch the video on the YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/twocrimewritersandamicrophone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/twocrimewritersandamicrophone</a>

Locked Up Festival 1 - Domestic Noir Panel

The Locked Up Festival 1 in support of the Trussell Trust The TV Heaven and Hell Panel with Mark Billingham, Megan Abbott, Jo Spain, and Robert Crais. The Locked Up Festival was a three day event, taking place 2nd July - 4th July 2020, raising money for the Trussell Trust. Over £14,000 was raised for the charity and the biggest stars of crime fiction - plus TV and comedy - appeared.  Watch the video on the YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/twocrimewritersandamicrophone

The Locked Up Festival 1 in support of the Trussell Trust The TV Heaven and Hell Panel with Mark Billingham, Megan Abbott, Jo Spain, and Robert Crais. The Locked Up Festival was a three day event, taking place 2nd July - 4th July 2020, raising money for the Trussell Trust. Over £14,000 was raised for the charity and the biggest stars of crime fiction - plus TV and comedy - appeared.  Watch the video on the YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/twocrimewritersandamicrophone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/twocrimewritersandamicrophone</a>

Locked Up Festival 1 - TV Heaven and Hell Panel

The Locked Up Festival 1 in support of the Trussell Trust The Debuts Panel with Vaseem Khan, Nadine Matheson, Lloyd Otis, and S.A. Cosby. The Locked Up Festival was a three day event, taking place 2nd July - 4th July 2020, raising money for the Trussell Trust. Over £14,000 was raised for the charity and the biggest stars of crime fiction - plus TV and comedy - appeared.  Watch the video on the YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/twocrimewritersandamicrophone

The Locked Up Festival 1 in support of the Trussell Trust The Debuts Panel with Vaseem Khan, Nadine Matheson, Lloyd Otis, and S.A. Cosby. The Locked Up Festival was a three day event, taking place 2nd July - 4th July 2020, raising money for the Trussell Trust. Over £14,000 was raised for the charity and the biggest stars of crime fiction - plus TV and comedy - appeared.  Watch the video on the YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/twocrimewritersandamicrophone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/twocrimewritersandamicrophone</a>

Locked Up Festival 1 - The Debuts Panel

The Locked Up Festival 1 in support of the Trussell Trust Am I The Ar*ehole Panel with Steve Cavanagh, Luca Veste, Alex North, Ruth Ware, and Jane Casey. The Locked Up Festival was a three day event, taking place 2nd July - 4th July 2020, raising money for the Trussell Trust. Over £14,000 was raised for the charity and the biggest stars of crime fiction - plus TV and comedy - appeared.  Watch the video on the YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/twocrimewritersandamicrophone

The Locked Up Festival 1 in support of the Trussell Trust Am I The Ar*ehole Panel with Steve Cavanagh, Luca Veste, Alex North, Ruth Ware, and Jane Casey. The Locked Up Festival was a three day event, taking place 2nd July - 4th July 2020, raising money for the Trussell Trust. Over £14,000 was raised for the charity and the biggest stars of crime fiction - plus TV and comedy - appeared.  Watch the video on the YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/twocrimewritersandamicrophone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/twocrimewritersandamicrophone</a>

Locked Up Festival 1 - Am I The Ar*ehole Panel

Two crime writers - Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste - discuss publishing news, hear reviews from bloggers, and speak to the biggest names in the book world.

I could just sit and listen to these two gents riff on any number of subjects.  The fact that they discuss crime fiction and thrillers is just the icing on the cake.  They hooked me with the giraffe episode and now I am looking forward to a deep dive through their back catalog and hopefully many new episodes to come!

Crime fiction reviews AND hilarious banter

Thoroughly enjoy the banter, laughs and discussion of crime fiction reading and writing. Please keep it up, but lay off the oysters.

The Click and Clack Bros of Crime Fiction

Two Crime Writers And A Microphone

Adrian McKinty

Kate Moloney

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present the number one podcast for readers and writers which brings you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week. On the show this week Steve and Luca discuss vandals and the idea of proscribing books in order to rehabilitate, Spike Milligan, the nostalgia of old comedy shows, and the charts. Guest reviewer this week is Kate Moloney, who recommends Dodgers by Bill Beverley. This week's star guest is Adrian McKinty. The critically acclaimed author of the Sean Duffy series talks about Daleks, Sherlock, the worst book events, and how to beat malware. In the wrap-up, Luca talks about a Stranger Things and Steve recommends Don Winslow and Steve Hamilton. Also, he lambasts the decision to remake a classic film... Credits. Produced by: Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions. Original Music by: Stuart Neville

Episode Seventeen - Adrian McKinty & Kate Moloney

Elly Griffiths

It's where it's at! In this week's episode, the two Crime Writers talk about everyone's favourite kn*bhead Will Self and answer the question so many people are asking... can you be a writer and a dog owner? Special guest this week is Elly Griffiths, who talks about her amazing Ruth Galloway series, her upcoming standalone novel, archaeology, her Italian roots and so much more. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It's where it's at! In this week's episode, the two Crime Writers talk about everyone's favourite kn*bhead Will Self and answer the question so many people are asking... can you be a writer and a dog owner? Special guest this week is Elly Griffiths, who talks about her amazing Ruth Galloway series, her upcoming standalone novel, archaeology, her Italian roots and so much more. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

Episode Sixty Eight - Elly Griffiths

Tim Weaver

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present a brand new podcast for readers and writers which will bring you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week.  This week, it's post Harrogate come down. The crime writerly duo discuss playing football with England stars, Amazon award winners, Hilary Clinton's new memoir, morality clauses for authors, and how to stay the richest person in the world. In reviewer's corner, it's Noelle Holten from crimebookjunkie.co.uk! She gives 5 star reviews to Girl Zero by A.A. Dhand and Reported Missing by Sarah Wray. Special guest is Tim Weaver. In a wide-ranging and incredibly interesting interview, Tim talks missing people, never giving up, football, and writing. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present a brand new podcast for readers and writers which will bring you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week.  This week, it's post Harrogate come down. The crime writerly duo discuss playing football with England stars, Amazon award winners, Hilary Clinton's new memoir, morality clauses for authors, and how to stay the richest person in the world. In reviewer's corner, it's Noelle Holten from <a href="http://crimebookjunkie.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">crimebookjunkie.co.uk</a>! She gives 5 star reviews to Girl Zero by A.A. Dhand and Reported Missing by Sarah Wray. Special guest is Tim Weaver. In a wide-ranging and incredibly interesting interview, Tim talks missing people, never giving up, football, and writing. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

Episode Forty One - Tim Weaver & Noelle Holten

James Oswald

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present a brand new podcast for readers and writers which will bring you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week.  This week, the crime writers discuss wisdom tooth extraction, the shock results of the election, what they mean for the publishing world, and the first appearance of our Northern Ireland political correspondent Mickey. In other news, there's prize winners and a brand new podcast that may be of interest to book fans. In Critics Corner, it's a Harlan Coben special! Listen to two reviews which will make you go huh?! as someone questions the hairability of the awesome bestselling author. Star guest this show is James Oswald. The Sunday Times bestseller discusses his latest book Written in Bones, how his career started, making a success of self-publishing, having a fantastic agent, being a farmer by day, and much more. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville Episode sponsored by SCRIVENER - To receive 20% off your order, go to literatureandlatte.com/scrivener and enter the code MICROPHONE.

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present a brand new podcast for readers and writers which will bring you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week.  This week, the crime writers discuss wisdom tooth extraction, the shock results of the election, what they mean for the publishing world, and the first appearance of our Northern Ireland political correspondent Mickey. In other news, there's prize winners and a brand new podcast that may be of interest to book fans. In Critics Corner, it's a Harlan Coben special! Listen to two reviews which will make you go huh?! as someone questions the hairability of the awesome bestselling author. Star guest this show is James Oswald. The Sunday Times bestseller discusses his latest book Written in Bones, how his career started, making a success of self-publishing, having a fantastic agent, being a farmer by day, and much more. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville Episode sponsored by SCRIVENER - To receive 20% off your order, go to <a href="http://literatureandlatte.com/scrivener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">literatureandlatte.com/scrivener</a> and enter the code MICROPHONE.

Episode Thirty Four - James Oswald

Jay Stringer

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present the number one podcast for readers and writers which brings you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week. It's a new dawn, it's a new day... a new year! The boys discuss best/worst bookshop owner in the UK, being scared to enter shops in France, goats, and the charts. Noelle Holten from CrimeBookJunkie reviews Cut to the Bone by Alex Caan and Deep Down Dead by Steph Broadribb. She also shares her most anticipated reads of 2017 including Sarah Pinborough, Michael Wood, and Liz Nugent. This week's special guest is Jay Stringer. A wide ranging discussion about dyslexia, comic books, Batman vs Superman, swearing in novels, and opening lines. There's also a bonus competition this week, as one lucky listener can win an advanced copy of Here and Gone by Haylen Beck! Credits. Produced by: Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions. Original Music by: Stuart Neville

Episode Twelve - Jay Stringer & Noelle Holten

Tracy Mearns

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present a brand new podcast for readers and writers which will bring you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week. This week Steve and Luca talk Shakespeare and Marlowe, library closures and a surprise news item (hint – it has something to do with pigs). Tracy Mearns, from book group Tequila Mockingbird, provides some filthy book recommendations for your delight. Star guest this week is bestselling author CL Taylor. Steve and Luca chat to Cally about psychological thrillers, unusual places to write, and the best trashy TV. Steve and Luca’s recommendations this week are Steve Mosby and the hit UKTV podcast hosted by the amazing Mark Billingham – A Stab In The Dark. Credits: Produced by: Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions. Original Music by: Stuart Neville

Episode Three - CL Taylor & Tracy Mearns

Miranda Dickinson

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present the number one podcast for readers and writers which brings you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week. In the show this week, Luca and Steve discuss easter eggs (and not receiving any), the longlist announcement for the Theakstons Old Peculiar Novel of the Year award, St Bernard dogs and the myth of the brandy barrel, where our listeners are from, charts round up, and crap statues. Special guest this week, is our first non-crime writer! Miranda Dickinson joins us to talk about genre, crossover between romance and crime, her publishing journey, and reveals big news for her future... Recommended reads this episode are everything on the Theakstons longlist! Credits. Produced by: Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions. Original Music by: Stuart Neville

Episode Twenty Six - Miranda Dickinson

Denise Mina

Liz Barnsley

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present a brand new podcast for readers and writers which will bring you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week. This week, up for discussion is reading on holiday, how many books to take with you, James Patterson writing books with Bill Clinton, the boys' lack of geography skills, and Paula Hawkins taking over the charts. In reviewer's corner, Liz Barnsley from LizLovesBooks recommends The Mayfly by James Hazel, All The Wicked Girls by Chris Whitaker, and The Boy On The Bridge by M.R. Carey. This week's special guest is the incredible Denise Mina! She talks about her latest book The Long Drop, winning awards, Glasgow, bad events being actually good, telling off audiences, and writing challenging fiction. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present a brand new podcast for readers and writers which will bring you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week. This week, up for discussion is reading on holiday, how many books to take with you, James Patterson writing books with Bill Clinton, the boys' lack of geography skills, and Paula Hawkins taking over the charts. In reviewer's corner, Liz Barnsley from LizLovesBooks recommends The Mayfly by James Hazel, All The Wicked Girls by Chris Whitaker, and The Boy On The Bridge by M.R. Carey. This week's special guest is the incredible Denise Mina! She talks about her latest book The Long Drop, winning awards, Glasgow, bad events being actually good, telling off audiences, and writing challenging fiction. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

Episode Thirty - Denise Mina & Liz Barnsley

Gerard Brennan

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present a brand new podcast for readers and writers which will bring you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week.  This week, the crime writerly duo discuss publishing summer parties, the Scouse Baldwin brothers, which McGann is which, Super Thursday, 505 hardbacks in one day, Famous Five legal wrangles, and have some fun with the oddest book title of the year award. Warning - the word "nipples" features heavily. In reviewer's corner, it's the return of Craig Sisterson! He gives sterling reviews for The Late Show by Michael Connolly and Trust No One by Paul Cleave. Special guest this week is Gerard Brennan! He talks about becoming a doctor, writing short stories and how they differ to novels, shares an exclusive audio extract, talks about his work being published in Germany before the UK, McGregor vs Mayweather, and whether a MMA star has any chance against an elite boxer in the ring. In the wrap-up, upcoming events starring the two crime writers are shared... Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present a brand new podcast for readers and writers which will bring you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week.  This week, the crime writerly duo discuss publishing summer parties, the Scouse Baldwin brothers, which McGann is which, Super Thursday, 505 hardbacks in one day, Famous Five legal wrangles, and have some fun with the oddest book title of the year award. Warning - the word "nipples" features heavily. In reviewer's corner, it's the return of Craig Sisterson! He gives sterling reviews for The Late Show by Michael Connolly and Trust No One by Paul Cleave. Special guest this week is Gerard Brennan! He talks about becoming a doctor, writing short stories and how they differ to novels, shares an exclusive audio extract, talks about his work being published in Germany before the UK, McGregor vs Mayweather, and whether a MMA star has any chance against an elite boxer in the ring. In the wrap-up, upcoming events starring the two crime writers are shared... Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

Episode Thirty Eight - Gerard Brennan & Craig Sisterson

Casey Kelleher

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present the number one podcast for readers and writers which brings you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week. In this week's show, Luca and Steve talk about a new book deal announcement for one of the duo, George Galloway, children's books and the writers that write them, YouTube Celebs, new book releases and the charts. Reviews this week come from debut reviewer Craig Sisterson, who recommends The Last Act of Hattie Hoffman by Mindy Mejia and Dead Lemons by Finn Bell. This week's special guest is Casey Kelleher, who talks about her books, how she started out, her love for Martina Cole, reality TV, and much more. In the wrap up, the boys answer more of your questions! Credits. Produced by: Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions. Original Music by: Stuart Neville

Episode Twenty One - Casey Kelleher & Craig Sisterson

Jordan Harper

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present a brand new podcast for readers and writers which will bring you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week.  This week the boys discuss half-term and 'freakshakes', the origin of Nutella, talk trees and the possibility they may be more social than we think - according to a German author. The publishing world's polling on the election and what a left leaning publishing industry looks like. In Critics Corner, there are four classic reviews, with varying degrees of 'huh?!'. This week's special guest is author and screenwriter Jordan Harper.  He's worked on The Mentalist, Gotham, and his debut novel - She Rides Shotgun - is one to watch out for. We talk movies, Stephen King, Samurai assassins and more.   In the wrap up, both crime writers discuss new releases and compliment Mark Billingham. Again. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville Episode sponsored by SCRIVENER - To receive 20% off your order, go to literatureandlatte.com/scrivener and enter the code MICROPHONE.

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present a brand new podcast for readers and writers which will bring you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week.  This week the boys discuss half-term and 'freakshakes', the origin of Nutella, talk trees and the possibility they may be more social than we think - according to a German author. The publishing world's polling on the election and what a left leaning publishing industry looks like. In Critics Corner, there are four classic reviews, with varying degrees of 'huh?!'. This week's special guest is author and screenwriter Jordan Harper.  He's worked on The Mentalist, Gotham, and his debut novel - She Rides Shotgun - is one to watch out for. We talk movies, Stephen King, Samurai assassins and more.   In the wrap up, both crime writers discuss new releases and compliment Mark Billingham. Again. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville Episode sponsored by SCRIVENER - To receive 20% off your order, go to <a href="http://literatureandlatte.com/scrivener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">literatureandlatte.com/scrivener</a> and enter the code MICROPHONE.

Episode Thirty Three - Jordan Harper

Ruth Ware

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present a brand new podcast for readers and writers which will bring you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week. This week Steve and Luca discuss Donald Trump and how the book trade and everyone else is reacting to his election, Nanowrimo (national novel writing month), Brookside, Jeffrey Archer, how Steve and Luca write and more. The guest reviewer this week is Kate Moloney of Bibliophilebookclub and her recommended reads are Pendulum by Adam Hamdy and Ragdoll by Daniel Cole. Steve and Luca’s recommendations are the Carter Blake series by Mason Cross, and Stav Sherez’s new novel The Intrusions. Stay tuned to the end for listeners questions and more Inspector Mallard. Credits. Produced by: Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions. Original Music by: Stuart Neville

Episode Five - Ruth Ware & Kate Moloney

Lee Child

Andy Martin

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present the number one podcast for readers and writers which brings you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week. A pre-Christmas gift of an episode this week, as the boys are joined by an extra special pair of guests. First, they discuss the new entries into the Oxford English Dictionary. What does Brexit really mean? Is YouTuber a secret insult? And tell tales of old people swearing. Also up for discussion, Amazon Drones and what it means for book sizes, leaving the house, and small children and pets being squashed by technology. Kate Moloney of Bibliophile Book Club joins us to discuss her two books of the week. She recommends Six Stories by Matt Wesolowski and Rupture by Ragnar Jonasson. She also gives us a preview of her books of the year. Star guests this week are Andy Martin (of Reacher Said Nothing fame) and the incredible Lee Child. They discuss being watched as you write, whether Lee feels it is different experience, and the sexual proclivities of famous writers. Also, Lee talks about Reacher's upcoming twentieth anniversary of being published, only writing a single draft, and Tom Cruise playing a tall bloke. Finally, it's a preview of the Christmas number one, and the possible books in contention. Also, whether Santa should be taken to an employment tribunal. Credits. Produced by: Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions. Original Music by: Stuart Neville

Episode Ten - Lee Child, Andy Martin, & Kate Moloney

Steve Mosby

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present the number one podcast for readers and writers which brings you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week. In the show this week, Steve and Luca discuss the paperback release for The Plea, burning your fingers whilst cooking, the nefarious past of Cadbury's chocolate, indignant clowns and film adaptations, the charts, and celebrate Mark Billingham and CL (Cally) Taylor being number 1 and 2! Special guest this week is Steve Mosby. He talks about his brand new book You Can Run, his career so far, the dark side of crime fiction, being embarrassed by superfan Luca Veste, whether beards have more fun, and breaking his glasses...twice. Recommended reads this week are The Long Drop by Denise Mina and A Game of Ghosts by John Connolly. Credits. Produced by: Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions. Original Music by: Stuart Neville

Episode Twenty Five - Steve Mosby

Brian McGilloway

Tracy Fenton

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present a brand new podcast for readers and writers which will bring you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week. This week the boys talk about supernatural and its relation to crime fiction, being tagged in bad reviews on social media, and whether it's rude or not, how to take criticism, and how authors would like to respond to bad reviews.  This week sees the launch of a new segment in the show - Critics Corner or Reviews That Make You Go Huh? Tracy Fenton of compulsivereaders.com and THE Facebook Book Club reviews Valentina by S.E. Lynes and Exquisite by Sara Stovell. They also discuss the popularity of psychological thrillers. Star guest this week is New York Times Bestselling author Brian McGilloway, who talks about his stunning new book Bad Blood. The boys also talk about childhood reading in which Brian and Luca share a dark secret... Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present a brand new podcast for readers and writers which will bring you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week. This week the boys talk about supernatural and its relation to crime fiction, being tagged in bad reviews on social media, and whether it's rude or not, how to take criticism, and how authors would like to respond to bad reviews.  This week sees the launch of a new segment in the show - Critics Corner or Reviews That Make You Go Huh? Tracy Fenton of <a href="http://compulsivereaders.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">compulsivereaders.com</a> and THE Facebook Book Club reviews Valentina by S.E. Lynes and Exquisite by Sara Stovell. They also discuss the popularity of psychological thrillers. Star guest this week is New York Times Bestselling author Brian McGilloway, who talks about his stunning new book Bad Blood. The boys also talk about childhood reading in which Brian and Luca share a dark secret... Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

Episode Thirty One - Brian McGilloway & Tracy Fenton

Howard Linskey

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present a brand new podcast for readers and writers which will bring you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week. This week, the guys discuss choking versus etiquette, kindness, the Swedish craze Lagom that will soon be sweeping across the nation's bookshops, evil and Jeffrey Archer. In reviewer's corner we have Kate Moloney of BibliophileBookClub who reviews Ice Cold Alice by CP Wilson, and The Liar by Steve Cavanagh (we didn't pay her to say nice things - we promise). The star guest this week is Howard Linskey who discusses his new novel, The Search, celebrity chefs, Nazis, football, and the correct pronunciation of Herts.  Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present a brand new podcast for readers and writers which will bring you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week. This week, the guys discuss choking versus etiquette, kindness, the Swedish craze Lagom that will soon be sweeping across the nation's bookshops, evil and Jeffrey Archer. In reviewer's corner we have Kate Moloney of BibliophileBookClub who reviews Ice Cold Alice by CP Wilson, and The Liar by Steve Cavanagh (we didn't pay her to say nice things - we promise). The star guest this week is Howard Linskey who discusses his new novel, The Search, celebrity chefs, Nazis, football, and the correct pronunciation of Herts.  Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

Episode Twenty Nine - Howard Linskey & Kate Moloney

Rowan Coleman

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present a brand new podcast for readers and writers which will bring you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week.  This week, the crime writerly duo discuss starting new books and how it's like school, the 225th anniversary of WH Smith, the greatest books ever, the inaugural Glass Bell award, and translating Harry Potter into Scots. In Critics Corner, it's the one sterling bewildering review this week, for the awesome Liz Nugent. Reviewer's Corner makes a welcome return, with Tracy Fenton recommending The Child by Fiona Barton and You Don't Know Me by Imran Mahmood. Special guest this week is the awesome Rowan Coleman! She talks about her latest book, how she started writing, growing up with dyslexia, time travel, and interrupting dogs. In the wrap up, it's a tribute to the amazing Helen Cadbury after her incredibly sad passing this week. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville Episode dedicated in loving memory of Helen Cadbury.

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present a brand new podcast for readers and writers which will bring you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week.  This week, the crime writerly duo discuss starting new books and how it's like school, the 225th anniversary of WH Smith, the greatest books ever, the inaugural Glass Bell award, and translating Harry Potter into Scots. In Critics Corner, it's the one sterling bewildering review this week, for the awesome Liz Nugent. Reviewer's Corner makes a welcome return, with Tracy Fenton recommending The Child by Fiona Barton and You Don't Know Me by Imran Mahmood. Special guest this week is the awesome Rowan Coleman! She talks about her latest book, how she started writing, growing up with dyslexia, time travel, and interrupting dogs. In the wrap up, it's a tribute to the amazing Helen Cadbury after her incredibly sad passing this week. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville Episode dedicated in loving memory of Helen Cadbury.

Episode Thirty Seven - Rowan Coleman & Tracy Fenton

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present the number one podcast for readers and writers which brings you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week. It’s our New Year’s Special. Luca and Steve reflect on 2016, the big books, the bestsellers, Brexit, author pay, and all the stories that made a big splash in the book world in 2017. The boys also pick their reads of the year and look forward to 2017. Credits. Produced by: Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions. Original Music by: Stuart Neville

Episode Eleven - The New Year Special

Clare Mackintosh

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present a brand new podcast for readers and writers which will bring you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week.  This week, Steve's back! He talks about his travels to America and France, bringing a fantastic tale about ducks, which you will have to Google to believe. Also up for discussion, the new unpronounceable trends, which publishing is betting will be this year's Hygge sensation, twenty years of Harry Potter, and which famous faces end up in Slytherin. In Critics Corner, it's the one sterling bewildering review this week, for the awesome James Oswald. Special guest this week is the amazing Clare Mackintosh! She talks about her incredible bestseller I Let You Go, ditching the difficult second book, twists and reveals, pressure, reviews, and so much more. Added bonus this week... Luca providing bloopers galore. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville Episode sponsored by SCRIVENER - To receive 20% off your order, go to literatureandlatte.com/scrivener and enter the code MICROPHONE.

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present a brand new podcast for readers and writers which will bring you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week.  This week, Steve's back! He talks about his travels to America and France, bringing a fantastic tale about ducks, which you will have to Google to believe. Also up for discussion, the new unpronounceable trends, which publishing is betting will be this year's Hygge sensation, twenty years of Harry Potter, and which famous faces end up in Slytherin. In Critics Corner, it's the one sterling bewildering review this week, for the awesome James Oswald. Special guest this week is the amazing Clare Mackintosh! She talks about her incredible bestseller I Let You Go, ditching the difficult second book, twists and reveals, pressure, reviews, and so much more. Added bonus this week... Luca providing bloopers galore. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville Episode sponsored by SCRIVENER - To receive 20% off your order, go to <a href="http://literatureandlatte.com/scrivener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">literatureandlatte.com/scrivener</a> and enter the code MICROPHONE.

Episode Thirty Six - Clare Mackintosh

Craig Robertson

It’s where it’s at! Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste present a brand new podcast for readers and writers which will bring you the latest news in the book world, interviews with the best writers, agents, publicists, editors, and literary agents in the business. Also, each week we'll hear from some of the best book reviewers around, who'll give us their reads of the week. This week Steve and Luca discuss an article examining the use of the word “girl” in book titles, the Collins dictionary words of 2016, Donald Trump, and more. Noelle Holton of Crimebookjunkie fame gives this week’s recommendations including I Know Your Secret by Graham Smith, and Exclusion Zone by JM Hewitt. Sunday Times Bestselling author and all round legend Craig Robertson is the star this week. He chats to Steve and Luca about Murderabalia, his brand new thriller, and gives us an intriguing insight into his past as a journalist. This is a fantastic interview which swings from laugh-out-loud stuff to quiet moments of real emotion. Steve and Luca’s recommendations this week are Hitchcock/Truffaut, and Story Of Your Life by Ted Chiang. Stay tuned to the end for an Inspector Mallard update. Credits. Produced by: Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions. Original Music by: Stuart Neville

Episode Four - Craig Robertson & Noelle Holten

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