No edits, bloopers and all the raw footage! Enjoy xoFrom Piano Teacher to Award Winning Crime AuthorWe're heading straight to Bonnie Scotland to chat with the brilliant Marion Todd, bestselling author of the DI Clare Mackay series. Marion's books have sold over half a million copies, and they are loved for their sharp plots, Scottish grit, and the unstoppable Detective Clare Mackay. As both Marion and host Rachel Lynch are published under the Canelo Publishing umbrella, this episode offers a real, behind-the-scenes insight into how successful crime authors think, operate, and prepare.Join Rachel and Kristy as they uncover Marion’s journey from lounge pianist to writing gripping police procedurals set in St. Andrews. We dive deep into her creative process, discussing:The evolution of a long-running series:

-How she keeps Detective Clare Mackay fresh over ten books...- -The power of observation: How past careers helped Marion build a "rich tapestry" of characters by becoming "more of an observer than a participator".- The future of creativity: How Marion really feels about AI "sneaking off with her words"...

Grab your coffee or a dram of whisky and settle in for this killer episode, it's brilliant! Subscribe on Spotify and YouTube so you never miss an episode. Watch on YouTube: @TheKillerStorytellerPodcast Follow us on Instagram: thekillerstoryteller_podcast Follow us on X: @TKST_podcastFind our more about Marion Todd here @mariontoddwriterThanks for listening!Rachel & Kristy & Marion