Meet the Author

Award-winning author Alexandra Benedict talks to us about her latest title ‘The Christmas Murder Game’ and the time she was a backing dancer for The Who.

Sunday Times bestselling author Christy Lefteri talks to us about her latest novel ‘Songbirds’ and plans for her next project in Greece.

Thriller writer Alison (A.K.) Turner tells us about her first novel in a new crime series ‘Body Language’ and which famous faces she’d love to have dinner with.

Andrew Child tells us how it was agreed that he would continue the Jack Reacher series and what it’s like having Lee Child as a brother.

Award-winning crime author Chris Whitaker talks to us about his new novel, ‘We Begin at the End’, and what inspired his new coming-of-age crime story.

Isabel Allende tells us how she came to publish her first novel at the age of 40, how her success as a writer transformed her life, and what we can expect from her latest book, ‘A Long Petal of the Sea’.

Lucinda Riley tells us where she got the idea for the Seven Sisters series and why she chose to set ‘The Butterfly Room’ in Southwold, and relays a Christmas message to her many Suffolk readers.

Historical novelist Rosie Goodwin talks to us about her new novel ‘A Precious Gift’ and how her books have evolved over the span of her career.

Bestselling author Vaseem Khan tells us about the scene that ultimately inspired his ‘Baby Ganesh Agency’ series, his long path to publication, and his passion for libraries.

Author T.M. Logan tells us about his new thriller ‘The Holiday’, the art of ‘the twist’, and why he chose to become a writer rather than an astronaut.

Author Ruth Jones MBE discusses the differences between novel and TV writing and tells us what books are on her ‘to read’ pile.

Queen of Crime Val McDermid talks about the evolution of the genre and her writing process, and encourages you to say hello to her at the Slaughter in Southwold crime festival.