Genre Fiction Podcast

Crime writer Graham Bartlett episode 3

Graham Bartlett returns for episode 3 of his chat with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer to discuss how his 30+ years policing experience influenced his fiction writing. The guys chat about common mistakes writers make when it comes to referencing police and paramedic procedures in crime fiction. Graham, Jack and Harry all offer services to writers to help ensure authenticity and accuracy for their manuscripts. Check out this episode to find out how they can help you.

See Graham's website for more information.

Crime writer Graham Bartlett episode 2

Graham Bartlett returns for episode 2 of his chat with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer to discuss how his 30+ years policing experience influenced his fiction writing. Graham also explains the services he offers to support crime writers.

See Graham's website for more information.

Crime writer Graham Bartlett episode 1

This is the first of three episodes featuring UK crime author Graham Bartlett.

Graham is a former detective and now a crime fiction and police advisor to authors and TV writers as well as a Sunday Times best selling crime writer. He delivers programs to help writers create authentic plots, police characters, procedures and scenes, sharing his 30+ years experience as a detective, firearms commander and city police chief. Graham and his network of experts take writers behind the curtain to show how crimes are investigated and solved, form the corpse to the courtroom.

In this episode, Graham chats with Harry Colfer and Jack Roney about his transition from police officer to writer, and how he teamed up with prominent author Peter James to write two true crime books based on intriguing real cases.

Michael Bracken episode 2

In episode 2 of the interview with award winning author Michael Bracken, he explains the many options for getting your short stories published and ways in which you can graft out a career in writing short stories. He discusses how to find markets, turning sales into multiple sales, maintaining career momentum, moving from the slush pile to an editor's invitation list and building networks that will provide short-term and long-term career benefits.

Interview with award winning author Michael Bracken

Michael Bracken is an award winning author of novels and short stories, based out of Texas USA. In this episode he chats with Jack and Harry about the craft of writing short stories and ideas to inspire and elevate your own writing. 

T.M.CLARKE episode 3

In this episode, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer continue their chat with author T.M.CLARKE about how her African upbringing influenced her writing as well as the research she did to raise the authenticity of her writing to another level. Tina also candidly discusses her decision to move away from traditional publishing to publishing under her own imprint.

Introducing author T.M.CLARK

Zimbabwean-born T.M. Clark now calls Australia home. Tina weaves her fascination for diverse cultures, wildlife, and storytelling into her literature. She has published seven adult novels as well as three children's books and been nominated for a Queensland Literary Award and is a Children's Book Council Notable. Tina is the winner of the 2022 Killer Nashville, Claymore Award for Best Action Adventure. She coordinates the CYA Writers and Illustrators Conference and also co-hosts the Writers At Sea retreat onboard cruise ships.

In this first episode, Tina chats with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer about her publishing journey and writing inspirations.

Jason Fischer episode 2

Jason Fischer returns for part 2 to tell Harry and Jack all about Spectrum Writing and the programs and services available for writers who have various intellectual disabilities or challenges (such as ASD spectrum and acquired brain injury). As CEO of Spectrum Writing, Jason and his team of highly dedicated professionals have designed a program to help them achieve their writing goals. You'll be inspired by this episode.