Novel Idea
Fiction & Audio Drama
About
Matt and Mollie are writing a Novel... together. Swapping who does the writing each chapter, they are on a quest to create a gripping murder mystery. The only problem? They have two very different visions for the book.Hosted by Matt Edmondson and Mollie King, with ever patient narrator and referee Steffan Powell, each of them have just one week to continue the story which involves reacting, sabotaging, escalating and occasionally rescuing the plot from each other. Steffan keeps order (loosely), reads the chapters aloud, and ensures the plot somehow holds together.What begins as a simple premise quickly becomes...
Episodes
- The Death of Chalk | Chapter Eleven
In Chapter Eleven of the Novel Idea podcast, Matt Edmondson and Mollie King continue their collaborative murder mystery writing experiment. This chapter features a violent turn from Matt, a visit to a crime scene by Neil Chalk, and a myste…
- The Tingle | Chapter Ten
In Chapter Ten of the collaborative murder mystery novel "The Tingle," a flashback to the All England Club reveals a new relationship, Lord Liddell has strong opinions, and Chalk faces tough questions. A mysterious tingle and a piece of fa…
- The Wrong Cave | Chapter Nine
In Chapter 9 of "Novel Idea," Matt incorporates a fight scene, an arrest, and an animal into the story. The chapter reveals the truth about Cheddar Gorge and includes a break-in at Willow Manor, leading to a confrontation and the resurfaci…
- Make It Jammy | Chapter Eight
Chapter 8 of Novel Idea sees Mollie writing as Chalk partners with a retired detective. A suspect makes a dramatic entrance, and new evidence turns the case on its head, revealing a dangerous motive.
- One Wedding and a Funeral | Chapter Seven
In Chapter 7 of the Novel Idea podcast, Matt explores the secret history between twins, revealing a family secret that leads to devastating consequences. Hosted by Matt Edmondson and Mollie King, the episode features a murder mystery narra…
- Wax Dat | Chapter Six
In Chapter 6 of Novel Idea, Chalk's secret investigation is overshadowed by a personal revelation. Meanwhile, tensions escalate at Willow Manor, hinting at dangerous actions and unexpected threats.
- Rock, Paper, Scissors | Chapter Five
In Chapter 5 of Novel Idea, Detectives Ian Chalk and D.I. Brie Rockfort investigate the suspicious details surrounding Augustus Smythe
- Mixed Doubles | Chapter Four
Chapter Four of Mixed Doubles sees Mollie take the lead, delving into romance and the lingering fallout from Augustus Smythe's death. As the mystery at Willow Manor deepens with revelations from a safe and a fresh clue, the narrative escal…
- Chalk It Up To Experience | Chapter Three
Chapter Three of the collaborative novel 'Novel Idea' sees Matt take the pen, steering the murder mystery back to Willow Manor. As detectives Ian Chalk and Brie Rockfort investigate the death of Augustus Smythe, new information about his l…
- Thirty Love | Chapter Two
In Chapter Two of Novel Idea, Mollie King takes over writing duties, introducing new suspects Antoinette Du Beke and Raffaella Ladal following the murder of Augustus Smythe. Shocking revelations about Smythe's backstory and relationships e…
- Death By Shredder | Chapter One
Matt and Mollie start their challenge to write a novel together, alternating chapters, with Steffan Powell as narrator. In Chapter One, Matt introduces Detective Ian Chalk and D.I. Brie Rockfort as they investigate the suspicious death of…
- Introducing Novel Idea
Best friends Matt and Mollie are writing a murder mystery novel together, alternating chapters and critiquing each other's work. Steffan Powell narrates and referees their competitive collaboration, resulting in an unpredictable battle of…