In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by bestselling author and former police detective Caroline Mitchell to talk about her remarkable writing career and her latest psychological thriller, The Ice Angels.

Caroline has published an astonishing 23 novels since leaving the police, and in this conversation she shares how her background in law enforcement shapes her crime writing, from authentic investigative detail to the emotional realities behind the cases. We discuss her writing process, including her hybrid approach to plotting, and why strong character development sits at the heart of everything she writes.

We also talk about the challenges of the publishing journey, the importance of resilience, and why writing has been such a therapeutic outlet for Caroline after her time in the police. She offers honest and encouraging author advice, especially for writers facing rejection or self-doubt, and explains why simply refusing to give up has been key to her success.

A must-listen for fans of psychological thrillers, crime writing, and anyone curious about what it really takes to build a long-term writing career.

You can find Caroline here: https://www.instagram.com/caroline_writes/

You can buy The Ice Angels here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-ice-angels-caroline-mitchell/7869999?ean=9781804955284&next=t