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Join Carol, Liz and Mike as they talk about writing in the murder mystery genre.
Episodes
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- Final Episode: We'll meet again! · 25 min · Episode 91All good things must come to an end. We here at Only Murders in my mind would like to all our listeners for tuning in over the last 90 episodes. It has been an enjoyable journey…
- Episode 90: Book festival and future projects · 28 min · Episode 90In today's episode, Liz and Carol have a chill talk about what they've been up to. From going to book festival's to up coming books and programs we're looking forward to. Carol's…
- Episode 89: Edinburgh, the city of many writers · 25 min · Episode 89In today's episode, we head Scotland way and talk about Edinburgh. We discuss the various writers that have written in Edinburgh, how it influenced their works and how it boosted…
- Episode 88: The many poisons of Agatha Christie · 27 min · Episode 88In today's episode, we once again go back to our favourite author, Agatha Christie as we discuss her knowledge on poisons were used in her books and how it influenced real word…
- Episode 87 Neurodivergent detectives: Geniuses with poor people skills. · 23 min · Episode 87In today’s episode, we talk about neurodivergent detectives. These people are great at their jobs, being able to notice details no one else would, can solve problems faster and…
- Episode 86: Animal's sued, grand theft weird and The Dingo Trial · 28 min · Episode 86Today's episode is another multi-topic discussion as we look at animals being put on trial, the theft of really odd items such as a golden toilet and part of a Paddington Bear…
- Episode 85 The Highwaymen: Gentlemen of the road or law breakers? · 33 min · Episode 85In today's episode, we walk dangerous roads as we discuss the beginnings of the Highwaymen. Were they gentlemen robbers or was that just the image media and word of mouth made…
- Episode 84: The Women of Sherlock Holmes · 34 min · Episode 84In today's episode, we talk about the various female characters that have appeared in Sherlock Holmes. The original stories introduced Mrs Hudson, the landlady of 221B Baker…
- Episode 83: Around the World with Agatha Christie · 36 min · Episode 83Today, we go back to the mind of our favourite writer Agatha Christie. We talk about how her travels and experiences helped shaped the books she wrote and the appeal of stories…
- Episode 82: What Is a Ghostwriter? Exploring the Hidden Craft Behind Famous Books · 34 min · Episode 82In todays episode we explore the world of ghost writers. We talk about the people who hire them, how companies who own the copyright to famous dead authors bring in Ghost writers…
- Episode 81 From Hospitals & Police Departments to Crime Novels: How Experts Craft Gripping Mysteries · 33 min · Episode 81In today's episode, we talk about writers who once started out working in the police force and the health service before turning their attention to the world of murder mystery…
- Episode 80: Boys Find Skeleton While Stealing Eggs | Boston Strangler & Salt Path Explained · 38 min · Episode 80It's time for another multi-topic episode! Mike talks about a skeleton that was discovered by two boys who were stealing bird eggs, Carol delves into the mystery of the Boston…
- Episode 79: What Makes a Crime or Mystery Writer Truly Successful? · 37 min · Episode 79In today's episode, we dispense wisdom on how to become a successful crime/mystery writer. We go over how we define what a success is for a writer and how it can motivate or…
- Episode 78 Crime Solving in Style: Exploring the Gentlemen Detective Trope · 34 min · Episode 78In todays episode, we take a more elegant look at the world of crime through the eyes of the gentlemen detective. Having been a popular character type in murder mystery…
- Episode 77 Forensics Through Time: History, Technology & Murder Mystery Stories · 35 min · Episode 77In todays episode, we examine the beginning of forensics science, how it's origin can be found in different countries, the methods used back then to examine a body, the…
- Episode 76: How Technology Is Changing the Way We Read, Watch, and Create Media · 36 min · Episode 76In today's episode, we talk about how advancements in technology has changes the way we consume media. Does a book need to be long or short? Is binge watching a show more…
- Episode 75: Mind over murder · 31 min · Episode 75In today's episode, we take a more introspective approach and talk about the meaning of our title, Only Murders in my Mind. What do the words mean to us specifically, how does it…
- Episode 74: Emus, Hats, and a Goat: The Weirdest Crimes Ever Reported · 36 min · Episode 74They say fact is stranger than fiction, and with these crimes, that might be the case. From The theft of some Emu's from London Zoo, a man stealing hats and opening a museum to…
- Episode 73: Can You Commit Crime in Space? + The Story of Lupin, the Thief with a Heart of Gold · 34 min · Episode 73Today, we have another double discussion! In space, no one can hear you scream, and some would say it's the perfect place to commit crime. What laws are in place when we are…
- Episode 72: Bizarre Mysteries That Still Leave Experts Stumped · 28 min · Episode 72As a species, we are always looking for answerers. It is how we make sense of the world, especially when it comes to mysteries. However, there are some mysteries that remain…
