Episodes

  • 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
  • Connecting Trains - Character Design - A Penny for your thoughts
    Aug 14 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 last weeks theme and this week its a look at Penny Stock the computer and analytical nerd and her necessity within the team and what she brings to the investigations by the MIT Team and where their backstory comes from relative to my experiences.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 - The Pain in the Team
    Aug 7 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.

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    In this episode we continue last weeks theme and this week its a look at Steve Pain the negative socialite and his influence on the team dynamics and what he brings to the investigations by the MIT Team and where their backstory comes from relative to my experiences.

    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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    26 mins
  • Connecting Trains - Neils on Wheels
    Jul 31 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.

    Subscribe and leave a review.

    In this episode we start to explore the people I create in the MIT Team for Connecting Trains and where their backstory comes from relative to my experiences. This week is Paul Neils, Goodwins right hand man.

    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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    27 mins
  • Connecting Trains - Living on the Line
    Jul 24 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 explore when and how I lived on and used the line connecting the stations featured in Connecting Trains.

    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 @helentaylorauthorGoodreads

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    18 mins
  • Connecting Trains - Why Surrey?
    Jul 17 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.

    In this episode I go into how I ended up living in Surrey and why I chose or knew the stations where Connecting Trains is set.

    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 / helen_taylor_author

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    TikTok @helentaylorauthor

    Goodreads / 55821192.helen_taylor

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    22 mins