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The Story Behind My Stories

The Story Behind My Stories

By: Helen Taylor Author
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Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are. Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey.Helen Taylor Author Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Connecting Trains - End of the Tracks
    Sep 4 2025

    Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Find this episode here @HelenTaylorAuthor Subscribe and leave a reviewIn this episode we round up the series and touch on Boleman, Goodwin and Jane's introduction through the book. The emotional dynamics and long term friendships.


    Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor on my website at www.HelenTaylorAuthor.co.uk by signing up for the newsletter or on Social Media at any of these:Website https://www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk IG https://www.instagram.com/helen_taylor_author/FB https://www.facebook.com/helen taylor authorTikTok @helentaylorauthorGoodreadshttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/55821192.Helen_Taylor

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    25 mins
  • Connecting Trains - Angela's and Devils
    Aug 28 2025

    Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Find this episode here @HelenTaylorAuthor Subscribe and leave a reviewIn this episode we take a look at the contrast between Angela Phillips and her partner, Tim, throughout the book on their visibility, working style and contribution to Goodwin's MIT Team.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor on my website at www.HelenTaylorAuthor.co.uk by signing up for the newsletter or on Social Media at any of these:Website https://www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk IG https://www.instagram.com/helen_taylor_author/FB https://www.facebook.com/helen taylor authorTikTok @helentaylorauthorGoodreadshttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/55821192.Helen_Taylor#books #crimefiction #podcast #booktok #storybehindthestory #storyinspiration #bookrecommendations

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    29 mins
  • Connecting Trains - Youth vs Experience
    Aug 21 2025

    Welcome to The story behind My stories —the video podcast where crime fiction meets authentic experience. I'm Helen Taylor, your guide through the tangled web of my crime fiction stories and my real life experiences in off the path locations. Readers of my crime fiction novels tell me 'It feels like I'm there', 'The places and spaces feel authentic'. That's because they are.Here, I will share how I ended up in the places the novels are set in, how and why I chose to use those places or experiences in one of DI Goodwin's investigations around the world and at home in Surrey. I will share the real-life inspirations and intimate stories that shaped each of my novels. You'll discover how everyday encounters, secretive motivation, and travelled journeys translate into tales as gripping as they are genuine. Find this episode here @HelenTaylorAuthor Subscribe and leave a reviewIn this episode we continue to work through the team dynamics with Horton, a young recruit on the graduate fast track and David Dean, a seasoned experienced detective in Goodwin's MIT Team.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen, read the blog that aligns with the podcast, buy author signed copies or subscribe to the audiobook.Get the latest from Helen Taylor on my website at www.HelenTaylorAuthor.co.uk by signing up for the newsletter or on Social Media at any of these:Website https://www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk IG https://www.instagram.com/helen_taylor_author/FB https://www.facebook.com/helen taylor authorTikTok @helentaylorauthorGoodreadshttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/55821192.Helen_Taylor#books #crimefiction #podcast #booktok #storybehindthestory #storyinspiration #bookrecommendations

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    24 mins
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