Charles Harris in conversation TV, radio, podcast, print and web interviews on crime fiction, satire, screenwriting, adaptation, pitching and the craft of storytelling. Explore radio & podcasts Explore print & web Stories move between page,…
I don’t usually read cozy-crime. To be honest, I’m usually allergic to it. But No Oil Painting is a jolly cozy-crime that lives up to its promise of odd-ball fun. Genevieve Marenghi takes her personal…
Today I chat with successful crime author Vaseem Khan about India, the craft of writing and his highly personal approach to avoiding DIY. Vaseem is the author of two award-winning crime series set in India.…
This week I’m talking to bestselling author Sam Blake. Originally from St. Albans in Hertfordshire, Sam has two teenagers, three cats and lives in a 200-year-old cottage at the foot of the Wicklow mountains with…
Louise Doughty is one of the most interesting authors today. Refusing to be pigeon-holed, every book breaks new ground. Her novels have been shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award and longlisted for the Orange Prize…
African Docs “Yet again we have the chance to talk to a great writer with a strong passion for his writing…” Bewley Books “After my first visit to London Book Fair, around ten years ago,…
JLife gets to know Charles Harris, a best-selling author, educator and film and TV director, ahead of his forthcoming talk at Milim, the Jewish literary festival. Hi Charles, tell us about your debut novel, The…
The Breaking of Liam Glass – trailer – 1 min The Breaking of Liam Glass – double award-nominated bestselling political thriller Interviews – radio and podcasts Author Media: Novel Marketing Podcast – From Page to…
LATEST ARTICLE Not the Oscars 2026 – Part Deux For the second time this year, we trip down the digital red carpet to deliver the final 7-12 of Not The Oscars 2026 – part deux.…
Have a question for Charles Harris? Send a message Explore events Books, movies, people and crime. Charles Harris Get in touch Send a message or join the readers’ list Feel free to say hi, ask…
Stories that travel from page to screen to stage Explore film & TV Invite Charles Overview Film & TV Reviews Theatre Teaching Interviews Gallery Contact Creative range Stories that move between page, screen, stage &…
Charles Harris speaking Invite Charles to speak Explore topics Stories. Questions. Laughter. Useful ideas. For live audiences Invite Charles Experience Featured events Speaking topics Book an event Speaking engagements Storytelling for readers, writers and screen…
Crime writer. Filmmaker. Storyteller. Read why I write Explore books Charles Harris Author · Filmmaker · Journalist “A natural story-teller” Ian St James Awards Bio Why I write Gallery Books Film & TV Teaching &…
About Charles Harris Charles Harris: bestselling author, award-winning filmmaker and screenwriting teacher Charles Harris writes crime fiction, comedy crime, psychological thrillers, satirical novels and practical screenwriting books. He is also an award-winning filmmaker, journalist and…
Crime fiction – thrillers and satires Discover bestselling novels and original writing about crime, books and film. Get The Cupboard, my acclaimed book of short stories, plus a novella for free Explore Books Charles Harris…
Thriller writer Oliver Johnson speaks to me about writing, editing and dreams TEN MINUTE READ Listen to the full interview or read the edited transcript below. I was looking forward greatly to interviewing Oliver Johnson.…
I asked in a blog some years ago if satire worked. If it does, why is the world in such a shitty place? But then, perhaps we’re misunderstanding. Perhaps satire was never intended to improve…
My bestselling novel Room 15 is about to be reissued in a second edition by Blue Coast Publishing. Help me choose the cover.