Meet the Author

Bury St Edmunds-born author Kate Sawyer talks to us about her debut novel ‘The Stranding’ and gives us a sneak peek at her next project set in Suffolk.

Author Neil Lancaster talks to us about his latest novel ‘The Night Watch’ and how a mysterious grave in the Scottish Highlands inspired his first DS Max Craigie novel.

Author and comedian Ian Moore talks to us about his latest novel ‘Death and Papa Noel’ and the success of his murder-mystery novels set in France.

Crime author James Henry talks to us about his latest title ‘Whitethroat’, set in Colchester, and the inspiration for setting his crime novels in the 80s.

Internationally bestselling author Monica Ali talks to us about her latest title ‘Love Marriage’ and shares the best writing advice she’s ever received.

Author Charlotte Philby talks to us about her latest novel ‘Edith and Kim’ and her childhood memories of being the granddaughter of infamous double-agent Kim Philby.

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.