Frankie is making friends with Dean Koontz, the legendary and international bestselling master of suspense. They discuss his new book, The Friend of the Family, how publishing has changed, how his characters speak to him and why dog people are the best people.

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Follow Dean on Instagram at @deankoontzofficial or visit his website at www.deankoontz.com.

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Frankie is in a time-loop with C.E. Hulse, author of Vivian Dies Again, to learn about her complicated journey to writing this book, finding humour in your own work, combating the loneliness of a solitary job and why Poirot is the greatest comfort show of all-time.

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Follow Caroline on Instagram at @carolinehulse1 or visit her website at www.carolinehulseauthor.com.

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Frankie is joining the Q to speak to Vaseem Khan, author of Quantum of Menace, to discuss what it was like to work with the Ian Fleming estate, writing standalones vs serieseses, tricking readers and his camel-based escape plan.

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Follow Vaseem on Instagram at @vaseemkhanwriter or visit his website at www.vaseemkhan.com.

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Frankie is buzzing to chat to Mark Edwards, author of The Wasp Trap, to discuss spotting psychopaths in the wild, difficult book children, climbing the first draft mountain and shocking karaoke performances.

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Follow Mark on Instagram at @markedwardsauthor.

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Frankie is starting a podcasters support group with Philippa Hall, host of the chart-topping Quick Book Reviews, to discuss her phenomenal success, the highs and lows of podcasting, editing and admin anxiety and, of course, biscuits.

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Follow Philippa everywhere at @quick_book_reviews.

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Frankie is back on the Wirrel with returning guest T.M. Payne, author of Count The Dead, to discuss how her career has blossomed over the last year, finding the perfect partner in writing and in life, future book plans and chocolate-covered acorns.

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Follow Tina on Instagram at @tmpayneauthor.

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We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you the brilliant Elly Griffiths and L.V. Matthews in conversation, chaired by Frankie, at a Literary Afternoon Tea at Victoria Hall in Hartley Wintney.

The event was organised by the amazing Blue Bear Bookshop. Visit their online Bookshop here.

A HUGE thank you to Elly Griffiths, LV Matthews, Khira at Blue Bear Bookshop, the incredible volunteers at Victoria Hall and everyone who attended!

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Frankie is in the kitchen with Danielle Valentine, author of The Dead Husband Cookbook, to learn about writing her most personal book yet, creating her shadow-self, the truth about publishing and what it was like working with Ryan Murphy!

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Follow Danielle on Instagram at @daniellevalentinebooks.

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