A chat with me, author Michael Campling, creator of the Devonshire Mysteries and other books.I’m talking about putting all my books back on all retailers and library services - a process commonly known among authors as ‘going wide‘.All my books will soon be on Kobo, Kobo+, Nook, Apple, Google Play and other retailers internationally as well as library services.The books will still be on Amazon, of course, but not in Kindle Unlimited. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vipreaders.substack.com

A chat with author Michael Campling, creator of the Devonshire Mysteries, as he walks along the lane from his very small village in the Teign Valley in Devon.Today he catches a falling oak leaf, and outlines his thoughts on the role of coincidences in the plot of a mystery novel.What more could you possibly want?He hopes you enjoy listening. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vipreaders.substack.com

A chat with me as I walk along the lane from our very small village in the Teign Valley in Devon. Some insight into how I construct what I hope will be a satisfying ending for a long mystery novel with a tangled plot.I hope you enjoy listening. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vipreaders.substack.com

A reading from the draft I'm working on today, along with some background info to give you a glimpse behind the scenes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vipreaders.substack.com

In this episode of my author podcast, I run through recent emails and messages and respond.I also include a writing update on my work in progress, then there’s a short reading from the upcoming book along with a bit of analysis into the thinking behind it. I hope you find it interesting to take a peek behind the scenes.Something you’d like me to cover in the podcast? Let me know via a comment: Or join the online chat and reply to this thread:In this podcast, I mention the substack app. You can get it here:I mention my collection of stories, Darkness Awaits. You can get it here:books2read.com/darknessawaitsIf you wish to share this with someone who might enjoy it, here’s a fancy button for doing just that:I hope you enjoy listening. If you’re not already a subscriber, here’s a handy reminder:VIP Readers Club is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.All the best and take care.Look after yourselves,Mikey This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vipreaders.substack.com

I hope you enjoy this reading. This is a dark short story which is by no means extreme, but it won't be for everybody, so please be guided by your own sensitivities.If you’re looking for the text version, it’s here:I’d be interested to hear your feedback in the comments: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vipreaders.substack.com

A chat to keep you updated about the change to the online world of me and my books, namely that I’m moving a lot of it to substack. This provides extra community features for you, and makes life a little easier for me in that I can respond to comments in a more timely way, and I don’t have to chase my tail trying to keep up with a load of websites and social media channels.I hope you enjoy this new experience, and I’d love to hear feedback from you either way. I’m always looking to deliver value to my readers, and I want to make this as smooth as possible for you.Take care and happy reading,Mikey This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vipreaders.substack.com

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, […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vipreaders.substack.com

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 You can listen below, download the audio, or subscribe. Thank you for listening. […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vipreaders.substack.com

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 […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vipreaders.substack.com

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 […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vipreaders.substack.com

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 […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vipreaders.substack.com

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 […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vipreaders.substack.com

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 […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vipreaders.substack.com

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 […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vipreaders.substack.com

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 2023 If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me know. I’ll […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vipreaders.substack.com