How to Survive an Agatha Christie Novel, with Author Kate Jackson
Release Date: 12/16/2023
Interview with Lucy Foley, Author of The Midnight Feast (and Other Mysteries)
All About Agatha Christie
Chances are you know exactly who Lucy Foley is, and have read one of her bestselling mystery thrillers, all of which have been compared to Agatha Christie. Lucy is also a massive Christie fan herself, and it was such a joy to speak with her about her work, and our shared love of Dame Agatha (and in particular Miss Marple!). Here are a few organizations to contribute to, in L.A.'s ongoing effort to combat and recover from these devastating fires. You can now buy Loose Lips, the second book in my Ghostwriter Mysteries series, ! And you can now buy The Busy Body, the first book in...
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Special Announcement: I Am Okay, But Next Episode Delayed Due to L.A. Fires
All About Agatha Christie
Thank you to everyone for understanding. As I mentioned, here are a few organizations you can contribute to, if you are so inclined. Stay safe, everyone.
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A Special Christmas Episode: Promotion in the Highest by Agatha Christie Mallowan (with Rev. Dr. Sarah Hinlicky Wilson). . . and Some Holiday Poems, Too!
All About Agatha Christie
It's always a joy to have the Reverend Doctor Sarah Hinlicky Wilson on the show to explain to us what the heck Agatha Christie Mallowan is getting at in the extremely personal and extremely Christian short stories she wrote within her Star Over Bethlehem and Other Stories collection. Happy holidays to all who celebrate; we certainly know that Agatha Christie did! Please note there are a few minor spoilers for Passenger to Frankfurt littered throughout our discussion, which I did not note at the top of the episode. But there is an argument to be made that this novel is un-spoilable, since...
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Beware Poppy and Mandragora: Within a Wall by Agatha Christie (with Guest Co-Host Michelle Kazmer)
All About Agatha Christie
It was a joy to welcome Dr. Michelle Kazmer back on the podcast to discuss an early and unusual Christie short story that contains echoes of so much of what we love about Christie overall. For those in the United States who may be feeling a bit fatigued from all the tryptophan consumed this holiday weekend, just be thankful it's nothing compared to the "sleepytime" embrace of one Isobel Loring.... You can pre-order Loose Lips, the second book in my Ghostwriter Mysteries series, . To visit and subscribe to the podcast's Patreon page, click . Visit the podcast on and . Visit me personally on...
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Interview with Maureen Johnson, Author of Death at Morning House
All About Agatha Christie
Take comfort, for Maureen Johnson is back on the podcast to talk about her newest (standalone) YA mystery novel, and to talk about the nature of YA mystery itself! You can find out more about Maureen and check out all her brilliant books at . You can pre-order Loose Lips, the second book in my Ghostwriter Mysteries series, . To visit and subscribe to the podcast's Patreon page, click . Visit the podcast on and . Visit me personally on Facebook at , or at my . You can buy my debut mystery novel, The Busy Body, at your bookseller of choice (make it an indie if you possibly can) in the...
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A Special HALLOWE'EN SPOOKTACULAR Episode: The Fourth Man by Agatha Christie
All About Agatha Christie
We've got strange goings-on in this early, supernatural Christie short story. What happened to poor Felicie Bault? Could it be a multiple personality disorder? A body swap?! Or something even WEIRDER? You be the judge... but first, delight with me in heaps upon heaps of listener correspondence. Happy Hallowe'en, everyone! For U.S. listeners: pre-order Loose Lips, the second book in my Ghostwriter Mysteries series, at . Check out this Monsieur Poirot/Miss Marple spoof, , courtesy of The Two Ronnies. To visit and subscribe to the podcast's Patreon page, click . Visit the podcast on and ....
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*Crossover Episode* with The Swinging Christies (!!): Ranking the 1960s Novels of Agatha Christie
All About Agatha Christie
Did you know that Superman's appearance on I Love Lucy is considered by some to be the first crossover episode of television? In that case, I was blessed with the appearance of *TWO* supermen on this crossover episode of All About Agatha and The Swinging Christies, in which I sat down (in Agatha Christie's birthplace and on Agatha Christie's birthday, no less!) with co-hosts Mark Aldridge and Gray Robert Brown. Together, we discussed--and debated--the ranking of Christie's novels from the 1960s, which they've spent the past year considering in glorious detail. I couldn't think of a better way...
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Interview with Marci Kay Monson, Author of the New Children's Book, Agatha Christie's The Mysterious Affair at Styles
All About Agatha Christie
Marci Kay Monson has created something very interesting in this children's picture-book version of The Mysterious Affair at Styles. I can't think of a better way to start off what I hope is a long-running discussion of YA mystery, here on the podcast. You can check out Marci's book . You can pre-order Loose Lips, the second book in my Ghostwriter Mysteries series, . To visit and subscribe to the podcast's Patreon page, click . Visit the podcast on and . Visit me personally on Facebook at , or at my . You can buy my debut mystery novel, The Busy Body, at your bookseller of choice...
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*LIVE!* Episode: Agatha Christie's Greatest Screen Adaptation? (Recorded at the 2024 Agatha Christie Festival)
All About Agatha Christie
It's time for another live episode from the Agatha Christie Festival in Torquay, with a to-die-for panel of Agathologists! And guess what? The sound quality of this one is SUPERB, thanks to the presence of an on-site technician. Thank you to the Festival for making this happen! I hope you all enjoy; I know we did.... I'm appearing at tomorrow, Saturday 14 September, and hope to see some listeners there! You can currently pre-order , the second book in my Ghostwriter Mysteries series, in the United States. To visit and subscribe to the podcast's Patreon page, click . Visit the podcast on ...
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Summer Rerun: All About the Adaptations of And Then There Were None (with guest Mark Aldridge)
All About Agatha Christie
I hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane, especially since it will help prepare you for my upcoming live episode at the , concerning which among the many (many!) screen adaptations of Christie's work is the best.... To find out more and purchase tickets for my appearance at the festival on Saturday, 14 September at 11:30am, please click . To visit and subscribe to the podcast's Patreon page, click . Visit the podcast on and . Visit me personally on Facebook at , or at my . You can buy my debut mystery novel, The Busy Body, at your bookseller of choice (make it an indie if you...
info_outlineKate Jackson knows her stuff when it comes to classic crime, and then some. I had such a good time talking to her about non-Christie authors of the Golden Age, and then engaging in a choose-your-own-adventure-style exercise that took us through various plot points she meticulously pulled from scores of Christie novels, short stories, and plays. What fun!
To buy Kate's book How to Survive a Classic Crime Novel in the U.S., click here. In the UK, click here.
To check out Kate's blog, click here.
To visit and subscribe to the podcast's Patreon page, click here.
To pre-order a copy of my upcoming mystery novel The Busy Body in the U.S., click here. In the UK, click here. And in Australia and New Zealand, click here.