In My Good Books

Bestselling author B A Paris joins Susie on In My Good Books, to talk about her latest psychological thriller, When I Kill You.
In this author interview, B A Paris shares the inspiration behind the novel and gives a fascinating insight into her writing process. From how she develops memorable characters to the importance of a powerful hook that keeps readers turning pages.
We also talk about her extraordinary publishing journey. Before becoming a global bestseller, B A Paris worked in banking, and it was encouragement from her daughter that first pushed her to pursue writing seriously. That decision led to the phenomenal success of her debut novel, Behind Closed Doors, which became an instant international hit.
Find B.A Paris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baparisauthor/
Buy When I Kill You: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/when-i-kill-you-b-a-paris/7873918?ean=9780008788575&next=t
Books recommended in this episode:
https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/greedy-callie-kazumi/7887927?ean=9781529972788&next=t
https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/find-me-the-gripping-new-search-and-rescue-thriller-from-the-bestselling-author-of-the-shallows-holly-craig/2198e42a471d23aa?ean=9781398555785&next=t

In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by Irish author Charleen Hurtubise to talk about her powerful novel Saoirse . A story of identity, survival, reinvention and the transformative power of art.
Charleen shares the inspiration behind Saoirse, exploring how her protagonist must first survive and then learn how to truly thrive. We talk about what it means to rebuild yourself after trauma, the emotional complexity of starting again, and why creativity can be a lifeline.
We also discuss Charleen’s experience of having her work selected for the BBC Radio 2 Book Club, and why the fact that books are chosen by librarians made the moment even more meaningful.
From the writing process and naming characters, to the shift in setting from America to Ireland, this conversation dives into Irish literature, the creative process, and the emotional truth behind storytelling.
Find Charleen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charleen_hurtubise/
Buy Saoirse here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/saoirse-a-bbc-radio2-bookclub-pick-charleen-hurtubise/0876f9513db5403d?ean=9781804441954&next=t
Books recommended on this episode:
https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/everything-that-is-beautiful-louise-nealon/cc5e8acb9ccc99f5?ean=9781786581365&next=t

In this episode Chris Bridges, bestselling author of Sick to Death, joins me again to discuss his much-anticipated second novel, The Deathbed. We dive deep into the writing process, the pressure of following up a successful debut, and what it really feels like when awards recognition is both validating and daunting.
Chris shares how living with chronic illness has shaped not only his writing routine but also the promotional side of being an author. We talk candidly about the expectations that come with a second book and the challenge of pushing yourself creatively while managing your health.
Our conversation explores the darker themes at the heart of The Deathbed  - moral ambiguity, friendship dynamics, and the unsettling power of an unreliable narrator. Chris also discusses how nursing is portrayed in his fiction, focusing on its complexity, ethical grey areas, and emotional intensity.
We also chat about the 90s setting in Sick to Death, and how Chris accidentally wrote what now feels like historical fiction. From pre-mobile phone communication challenges to cultural nostalgia, the era adds an unexpected layer to the story.
Find Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisbridgeswriter/
Buy The Death Bed: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-death-bed-chris-bridges/7852349?ean=9780008698171&next=t
Books recommended:
https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/witch-trial-don-t-miss-the-extraordinary-brand-new-thriller-from-the-sunday-times-million-copy-bestselling-author-available-to-pre-order-now-harrie/d50dd98898dbdd03?ean=9781035411917&next=t
https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/a-judgement-in-stone-a-chilling-and-captivatingly-unsettling-thriller-from-the-award-winning-queen-of-crime-ruth-rendell-ruth-rendell/14018?ean=9780099171409&next=t

In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by debut author Matilda Wilding to discuss her gripping novel The Waiting List. A story built around moral dilemmas, parenting, and an impossible question: not who is the murderer… but who will be murdered?
The Waiting List explores the emotional and ethical complexity faced by a new mother whose child desperately needs a heart transplant. As the tension builds, the novel forces readers to confront uncomfortable truths about love, survival, and the lengths a parent might go to for their child.
Matilda also chats about the realities of publishing a debut novel - from the overwhelm of publicity to the surreal thrill of hearing The Waiting List transformed into an audiobook.
If you’re interested in moral dilemmas in fiction, emotionally complex stories about parenting, or hearing about the writing and publishing process from a debut novelist, this episode is for you.
Matilda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matildawildingauthor/
Buy The Waiting List: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-waiting-list-matilda-wilding/7956705?ean=9781526692184&next=t
Books recommended in this episode:
https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/abigail-dean-novel-2025-abigail-dean/7681254?ean=9780008625610&next=t
https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/alys-always-harriet-lane/680056?ean=9781848428409&next=t
https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/her-many-faces-nicci-cloke/7730200?ean=9781787304796&next=t

In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by bestselling author Catriona Ward to discuss her haunting and new novel Nowhere Burning.
Catriona shares the real-life inspiration behind Nowhere Burning, the complex family dynamics at its heart, and why horror is so often misunderstood as being purely about gore. We also discuss cults, celebrity culture, loneliness, childhood imagination, and the darker undercurrents of stories we think we know, including the shadowy inspiration she drew from the original Peter Pan myth!
We dive into her writing process, the balance between structure and spontaneity, and how her own upbringing and literary influences shaped her distinctive voice within the horror genre.
If you love psychological thrillers, literary fiction that pushes boundaries, or horror that lingers long after the final page, this conversation is for you.
Follow Catriona on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catward66/
Buy Nowhere Burning: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/nowhere-burning-catriona-ward/294c43f2b65ba50f?ean=9781800811010&next=t
Books recommended in this episode:
https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/echo-from-the-author-of-hex-thomas-olde-heuvelt/5072854?ean=9781529331790&next=t
https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/victorian-psycho-virginia-feito/7713441?ean=9780008739638&next=t
https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-five-hallie-rubenhold/5256453?ean=9781784162344&next=t