Frankie is navigating the labyrinth with the brilliant Bonnie Burke-Patel, author of We Search the Island for Grace, to discuss the many influences on her latest novel, her approach to writing male characters, using social media to self promote and the supreme storytelling that comes from wrestling.

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Frankie is retreating with the multi-talented Ruth Irons, author of The Family Break, to discuss her creative journey from music and acting to writing, the evolution of her process, injecting humour into thrillers and the importance of a structurally sound lasagna.

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Frankie is joined by the top percentile of guests, Canwen Xu, to discuss the journey to writing her debut novel Boring Asian Female, telling the emotional truth, how to cope with putting yourself out there and underrated comfort of a McDonalds.

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Frankie is scrubbing in with Ben Giles, author of The Specialist, to learn about his fascinating life as a biohazard cleaner, the surprising emotional impact of writing his story, the stains that can't be cleaned and how he could easily get away with murder.

TW: Discussion of suicide and child loss.

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Frankie is performing a ritual with Tariq Ashkanani, author of The Hollow Boys and fellow podcaster, to hear about the journey to writing his latest book, how he balances writing time with his day job, why he puts his characters through hell and finally taking a stand against Christmas cracker prizes.

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Frankie is on a Royal Assignment with the legendary Peter James, author of The Hawk is Dead, to learn about being the Queen's favourite, dealing with imposter syndrome, his best writing advice and snooping around Buckingham Palace.

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Frankie is retiring with Fergus Craig, author of I'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home, to discuss his approach to writing across various mediums, being a fair storyteller, finding joy in 'silly little lines' and the importance of a two week cooling off period.

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Frankie is getting meta with C.B. Everett, author of The Final Chapter, to learn about the challenges of writing a book within a book, managing the voices in his head, the liberation that comes with true creativity and his mirage of a last meal.

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