I'm re-vamping my Substack. It's time for Listening In, Mark II. Now just audio. I'm really excited to get this going. (some old essays to begin with, then all new). open.substack.com/pub/barnab…

With Guillermo del Toro’s recommendation, I started watching Apple TV ‘s “Widow’s Bay.” It’s so incredibly good that I couldn’t stop, so I binged through Episode 9 in one go. This horror-comedy, executive produced by Hiro Murai, is set in a cursed island town 40 miles off the coast of New England. Dense fog, violent storms, and all kinds of supernatural phenomena descend upon the town. It’s packed with horror elements, one after another. Fans of Stephen King and horror in general will love it. The pacing is excellent, and the balance between horror and humor is just right. Ironically, the mayor’s tireless efforts to attract tourists reminded me of Mayor Vaughn from “Jaws.” The townspeople are wonderfully eccentric as well, with personalities straight out of “Twin Peaks.” It’s been a long time since a series pulled me in this completely. I can’t wait for next Wednesday’s final episode.

I am SO excited to announce that The Quiet has been shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award 2026! This was such a surprise. I can't wait to visit Harrogate in July. More info here: bit.ly/TheakstonsAwards #TheakstonsAwards #TheakstonsCrime

LOOK WHAT JUST ARRIVED IN THE POST! Paperback out 26 March!

The Quiet paperback is coming out on March 26! Over the next three days, you can get 25% off a pre-order if you buy it from Waterstones using code FEB26 (UK only): waterstones.com/book/the-qui…. Also, look how pretty the cover is!

New episode / Substack just posted! 'The music of George Orwell's 1984' open.substack.com/pub/barnab…

New Substack in which I'm finally honest about how much I like James Horner's score for Titanic. open.substack.com/pub/barnab…

Latest Substack/Podcast posted! 'The true story of Carol of the Bells'. I really enjoyed researching and writing ( recording) this one. Merry Christmas you filthy animals. barnabymartin.substack.com/p…

New Substack just posted! 'The dark side of the Nutcracker' Full article here: open.substack.com/pub/barnab…

Thank you so much for the fantastic review @Bookreporter! (glad you didn't see the twist coming).

This was such a lovely conversation! It was great meeting you Chloe. Thank you so much for taking to time to chat with me about The Quiet. p.s. I'm really enjoying The Seawomen.

Great, confident debut by Barnaby Martin. Eerie, unsettling atmosphere isn't a good thing in a military parade but is perfect in a novel. Loved it. Check out this book 'The Quiet' by @BarnabyMartin goodreads.com/book/show/2091…

Wow! Thank you so much for the review. I'm really pleased you enjoyed it.

I'm in the Guardian! theguardian.com/books/2025/j…

Looking forward to this discussion on Saturday with @BarnabyMartin @NolanDom and @CBEverettAuthor at the wonderful @CapitalCrime1 👇

Wow! Thank you so much for this review Emma! I'm so glad you enjoyed the book. You captured it perfectly (both the picture and your writing).

#BookList: If you’re looking to dive into captivating new worlds this spring, our curated list of the Best SciFi and Fantasy Books to Read in May 2025 has you covered. storizen.com/books/9-best-sc… @gracechanwrites @johnpalisano @BarnabyMartin @joeabercrombi11

Thank you so much for having me on Philippa! It was so much fun talking to you about The Quiet. Also, love your bookshelf.

It was so much fun answering these questions about 'The Quiet'. Some interesting ones in there. Hopefully some interesting answers too.

Happy Publication day THE QUIET! To mark the occasion, @TOMunro interviews debut author @BarnabyMartin: "Other writers have said this – that the story is guided by the characters – and it’s very true. Her behaviour and character led me." More: tinyurl.com/3rzu5bmf