Michael Campling's Author Podcast: Recent Episodes
Michael Campling
I wanted to start recording these episodes as a way of saying thank you to readers and supporters.This is the first one, and I recorded the video first and then used the audio for the podcast – not an ideal way to do it. Next time I’ll be more podcast-centric,
You can listen below, download the audio, or subscribe. I’ll also share the video. Thank you for listening or watching.
Subscribe to follow my chats in a way that suits you
Launching the new Devonshire Crime Thriller and starting the next Devonshire Mystery.Chatting about the launch of the new crime thriller, Lawful Duty, and saying. a bit about the next Devonshire Mystery.Useful links:My store: mcamplingbooks.com
Find Lawful Duty online: books2read.com/lawfulduty
The Awkward Squad Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/awkwardsquadYou can listen below, download the audio, or subscribe. Thank you for listening.
Subscribe to follow my chats in a way that suits you
On finishing the next Devonshire Mystery and a brief personal update. Some sad news about our Labrador Lottie who passed away. There’s also a writing update, and I’m talking about the writing process and finishing the second draft of the next Devonshire Mystery. There’s a brief personal update too. If you have a question for […]
In this episode I talk about our Facebook Group and provide a general update. If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can. Useful links: The Awkward Squad facebook group: facebook.com/groups/awkwardsquad You can listen […]
In this episode I talk about finishing the first draft of the next Devonshire Mystery At long last we’ve reached this point, and I explain the next step. If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best […]
Today I’m talking about the process of writing the latest Devonshire Mystery.A writing update in which I chat about one of the tools I use when writing a draft.If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can.You can listen below, download the audio, or subscribe. Thank you for listening.
Subscribe to follow my chats in a way that suits you
Thoughts on writing an ending for the latest Devonshire Mystery.A writing update in which I reflect on the exciting business of writing a satisfying ending that takes the characters forward.If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can.You can listen below, download the audio, or subscribe. Thank you for listening.
Subscribe to follow my chats in a way that suits you
I’m so close to completing the next Devonshire Mystery.A writing update in which I muse on the way mysteries shine a light on the darker side of human nature and reflect on the things we did when we were young and foolish.If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can.You can listen below, download the audio, or subscribe. Thank you for listening.
Subscribe to follow my chats in a way that suits you
Approaching the finishing post of the next Devonshire Mystery.A writing update in which I talk about almost finishing the next Devonshire Mystery and an insight into deciding whodunnit.If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can.You can listen below, download the audio, or subscribe. Thank you for listening.
Subscribe to follow my chats in a way that suits you
How ideas from real life inspire my writing.In writing characters and scenes, it’s important to be inspired by real life people and events; not to copy wholesale, but to learn from them.I want there to be a seam of authenticity running through my work, so I take note of the world around me and use my observations to fire my imagination.If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can.You can listen below, download the audio, or subscribe. Thank you for listening.
Subscribe to follow my chats in a way that suits you
An update on the Upcoming Devonshire Mystery.Writing a mystery can be exciting work, especially when you’re putting the clues together alongside your detectives and amateur sleuths.Recorded outdoors in February 2023If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can.You can listen below, download the audio, or subscribe. Thank you for listening.
Subscribe to follow my chats in a way that suits you
An update on the Upcoming Devonshire Mystery.An insight into my writing process as I work on the next Devonshire MysteryRecorded outdoors in February 2023If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can.You can listen below, download the audio, or subscribe. Thank you for listening.
Subscribe to follow my chats in a way that suits you
I was recently asked if being a writer affects the way I watch a movie. My answer is in this episode of my author podcast.On being a writer, and the affect this has on my consumption of films and TV dramas.Recorded in January 2023If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can.You can listen below, download the audio, or subscribe. Thank you for listening.
Subscribe to follow my chats in a way that suits you
What are Dan and Alan from the Devonshire Mysteries doing now?An author chat recorded in November 2022If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can.You can listen below, download the audio, or subscribe. Thank you for listening.
Subscribe to follow my chats in a way that suits you
A trip to one of Agatha Chrsitie’s Inspirations and the woes of typos. I’m talking about my trip to a Devon beach that faces Burgh Island, a location that inspired Agatha Christie to write And Then There Were None and Evil Under the Sun. I also discuss my frustration at some errors that slipped into […]
Today I’m talking about the launch of the latest Devonshire Mystery, Accomplice to Murder. Where can you get it? All the main stores as an ebook, and as a paperback on Amazon (other stores to follow). When is it launched? It’s on pre-order now, and goes live on 1 August, 2022. Alternatively, you can buy […]
I attended the Self Publishing Show Live in London, and that was an excellent and inspiring event. There are pictures on the site for members to enjoy. Life has been busy, and I’ve been rejigging the Devonshire Mysteries. So if you’re wondering what has happened to A Study in Stone, it’s still available from me […]
Today, I’m chatting about my next writing project as I walk through the Devonshire fields with Lottie. Will it be a Devonshire Mystery or a spin-off story? My ideas are at an early stage, so you’re getting a sneak peek into the process right from the ground up. If you have a question for me, […]
A glimpse behind the scenes in this informal chat, in which I let you know how the latest Devonshire Mystery is going. I talk about my writing and editing process, discuss plans for the future, and I also drink a mug of tea. What kind of tea? You’ll have to listen to find out. If […]
An attempt at going live with an Ask Me Anything video. As predicted, it went terribly wrong, but here is the chat, in which I discuss my editing and writing processes, the Devonshire Mysteries, and plans for the future. If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me […]
Another chat, this one about my process and the progress of the upcoming Devonshire Mystery. I recorded this while walking through the Devonshire countryside with our Labrador, Lottie. If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best […]
A chat recorded as I walk through the Devonshire countryside with our Labrador, Lottie, and in this episode I’m answering a listener’s question. If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can. You can […]
Indoors for today’s chat, in which I reveal the title of the new Devonshire Mystery, and I ask a lot of questions, hoping for your feedback. If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I […]
Once again I’m outside for today’s chat, marching up a hill with Lottie. Today’s chat includes an update on the new mystery novel plus a bit about my editing process. If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it […]
Out and about for today’s chat which includes a chat about my writing process and a progress update about my upcoming mystery. If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can. You can listen […]
Chatting indoors about new ways to get my books as paperbacks. If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can. You can listen below, download the audio, or subscribe. Thank you for listening. Find […]
In today’s chat, I ramble about my news, libraries, beta reads and Kindle Unlimited, and I recommend Kobo as a great place to buy ebooks. If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can. […]
Indoors for today’s chat. If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can. You can listen below, download the audio, or subscribe. Thank you for listening. Subscribe to follow my chats in a way […]
A chat apropos of nothing much, plus a brief cameo from Mrs C, properly known as Sue, all recorded while walking with Lottie through the Devonshire fields. If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as […]
A chat recorded while walking with Lottie through the Devonshire fields. If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can. You can listen below, download the audio, or subscribe. Thank you for listening. Subscribe […]
Back to the chats, and as usual, I’m walking with Lottie through the Devonshire fields. And yes, I checked and it is the ides of March. If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I […]
Today, as I walk through the fields with Lottie, I’m talking about the slightly different way I handle characters in the Devonshire Mysteries, so I hope you find this type of background information interesting. It would be great to hear your thoughts. If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment […]
A chat with me (and Lottie) as I stride over the rolling Devon hills. This is a catch-up and a ramble while I ramble. If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can. You […]
Another chat, and this time I talk a bit about how I use dictation software. I also mention the current special offer on my mystery, Valley of Lies. The video version of this chat is on Youtube and on my Facebook page. As ever, the audio of this chat is available as a podcast which […]
Here’s another chat with an accompanying video, and this time there’s a reading from my work in progress, which is the next Devonshire Mystery.
I also remind you all about the free mystery story, Death at Blackingstone Rock.
The video is on Youtube and on my Facebook page. As ever, the audio of this chat is available as a podcast which you can play below, download or subscribe. It’s entirely up to you.
If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can.
You can listen below, download the audio, or subscribe.
Subscribe to follow my chats in a way that suits you
Here’s another chat with an accompanying video, in which I chat about my upcoming audiobook and mention the thank you videos I’m posting on Instagram to acknowledge the kind people who’ve sent me mugs of tea via ko-fi.com.
I also uploaded the video to my Facebook page. Essentially, there’s no getting away from me.
I jest. Please feel free to ignore anything that doesn’t take your fancy. As ever, the audio of this chat is available as a podcast which you can play below, download or subscribe. It’s entirely up to you.
If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can.
You can listen below, download the audio, or subscribe.
Subscribe to follow my chats in a way that suits you
Here’s a chat with an accompanying video, in which I read a couple of snippets from my work in progress, the upcoming Devonshire Mysteries novel.
I hope you enjoy it, and yes, I do look scruffy, but it’s cold outside and my little writing room is a bit chilly, hence the two fleeces and the fingerless gloves.
I’ll try better next time, and wear a jacket or something.
If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can.
You can listen below, download the audio, or subscribe.
Subscribe to follow my chats in a way that suits you
I made a recording at home this week, and I’m asking lots of questions!
Feedback from listeners is very useful, so please let me know what you’d like to hear and/or see in these podcast episodes.
I can perform readings of your favourite part of a book, or let you into the secrets of my work in progress. It’s up to you.
I’d also like to know how you feel about the police aspects of the Devonshire Mysteries. Too much or not enough? Just right?
If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can.
You can listen below, download the audio, or subscribe.
Subscribe to follow my chats in a way that suits you
Chatting about the upcoming Devonshire Mystery as I walk over the hills.
If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can.
You can listen below, download the audio, or subscribe.
Subscribe to follow my chats in a way that suits you
This chat was recorded in my writing room at home as I’ve pulled a muscle in my leg, and it’s hard to record while limping along the lanes.
I’m answering a question that was kindly suggested by a reader in a comment on this site.
Do I actually like Dan Corrigan? That’s the topic I explore in this chat, so I hope you find it interesting.
If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll answer it as best as I can.
You can listen below, download the audio, or subscribe.
Subscribe to follow my chats in a way that suits you
A chat as I march over the Devonshire hills with our Labrador, Lottie.
Today, I let you know about an upcoming audiobook in the Devonshire Mysteries series.
I also share an insight into my writing process.
I hope you find it interesting, and if you’d like your questions answered, please let me know by commenting or dropping me a line, and I’ll do my best.
You can listen below, download the audio, or subscribe.
Subscribe to follow my chats in a way that suits you
In this chat, I discuss the fact that my work is spread across several genres. I also mention reviews, and I hope I don’t sound too sniffy. Of course, people are perfectly entitled to express their opinions, and not everyone will enjoy my work. That said, I think it’s important to remember that reviews of […]
Getting back into the groove of writing, and once more able to march over the Devonshire hills in the sunshine. In this chat, I talk about using authentic dialogue in my writing. I hope you find it interesting, and if you’d like your questions answered, please let me know by commenting or dropping me a […]