The Story Behind My Stories

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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.

  1. 3d ago

    Die Trying - Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum

    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 that inspired them. Readers often 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 those real experiences became part of DI Goodwin's investigations from far edges of the world to 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. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author. In this episode ten strangers head out to Grenada in the Caribbean to introduce Walking Rugby at the Caribbean World 7s finals. Resources: Please visit ⁠https://helentaylorauthor.com⁠ to to explore the DI Matthew Goodwin Detective Series, read the blog, and dive into The Story Behind My Stories nonfiction series. This season explores the story behind Die Trying — a character‑driven crime mystery set in the fictitious Old Waltonians Rugby Club in Walton‑on‑Thames, Surrey. Read or download the book here: ⁠https://mybook.to/DieTrying⁠ Get all the links in one place: ⁠https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor⁠ The club in the book is fictional, but the real club I play at is Esher Rugby Club. Learn more about the club and Walking Rugby here: ⁠https://www.esherrugby.com/⁠ #books #crimefiction #podcast #rugby #storybehindmystories #storyinspiration #bookrecommendations

    Die Trying - Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum

  2. Sep 24

    Die Trying - Are football Fans Hooligans?

    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 that inspired them. Readers often 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 those real experiences became part of DI Goodwin's investigations from far edges of the world to 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. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author. In this episode I talk about life behind the bar. Observing people and how the bar and match day experience is the setting for so much of Die Trying. I mention other festivals, events and the Football World Cup 2026 fan zones Esher hosted and the stark contrast of the behaviour of football fans over rugby fans. Resources: Please visit ⁠https://helentaylorauthor.com⁠ to to explore the DI Matthew Goodwin Detective Series, read the blog, and dive into The Story Behind My Stories nonfiction series. This season explores the story behind Die Trying — a character‑driven crime mystery set in the fictitious Old Waltonians Rugby Club in Walton‑on‑Thames, Surrey. Read or download the book here: ⁠https://mybook.to/DieTrying⁠ Get all the links in one place: ⁠https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor⁠ The club in the book is fictional, but the real club I play at is Esher Rugby Club. Learn more about the club and Walking Rugby here: ⁠https://www.esherrugby.com/⁠ #books #crimefiction #podcast #rugby #storybehindmystories #storyinspiration #bookrecommendations

    Die Trying - Are football Fans Hooligans?

  3. Sep 17

    Die Trying - Ben's Birthday Tour

    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 that inspired them. Readers often 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 those real experiences became part of DI Goodwin's investigations from far edges of the world to 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. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author. In this episode it's Ben's Birthday Tour - the organisation and day of my partner Ben's 60th surprise tour. Resources: Please visit ⁠https://helentaylorauthor.com⁠ to to explore the DI Matthew Goodwin Detective Series, read the blog, and dive into The Story Behind My Stories nonfiction series. This season explores the story behind Die Trying — a character‑driven crime mystery set in the fictitious Old Waltonians Rugby Club in Walton‑on‑Thames, Surrey. Read or download the book here: ⁠https://mybook.to/DieTrying⁠ Get all the links in one place: ⁠https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor⁠ The club in the book is fictional, but the real club I play at is Esher Rugby Club. Learn more about the club and Walking Rugby here: ⁠https://www.esherrugby.com/⁠ #books #crimefiction #podcast #rugby #storybehindmystories #storyinspiration #bookrecommendations

    Die Trying - Ben's Birthday Tour

  4. Sep 10

    Die Trying - Miniatures, funnels and my first rugby tour

    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 that inspired them. Readers often 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 those real experiences became part of DI Goodwin's investigations from far edges of the world to 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. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author. This week we take a look at how Walking Rugby allowed me to play with a torn ACL and my first experience of a rugby tour at Kingswood Festival in 2024. Resources:Please visit https://helentaylorauthor.com to to explore the DI Matthew Goodwin Detective Series, read the blog, and dive into The Story Behind My Stories nonfiction series.This season explores the story behind Die Trying — a character‑driven crime mystery set in the fictitious Old Waltonians Rugby Club in Walton‑on‑Thames, Surrey.Read or download the book here: https://mybook.to/DieTryingGet all the links in one place:https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthorThe club in the book is fictional, but the real club I play at is Esher Rugby Club. Learn more about the club and Walking Rugby here:https://www.esherrugby.com/#books #crimefiction #podcast #rugby #storybehindmystories #storyinspiration #bookrecommendations

    Die Trying - Miniatures, funnels and my first rugby tour

  5. Sep 3

    Die Trying - Meet the Suspects

    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 that inspired them. Readers often 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 those real experiences became part of DI Goodwin's investigations from far edges of the world to 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. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author. This week we take a short dive into the suspects of Die Trying, with character excerpts read straight from the book. Meet the people at the heart of the mystery. Resources:Please visit https://helentaylorauthor.com to to explore the DI Matthew Goodwin Detective Series, read the blog, and dive into The Story Behind My Stories nonfiction series. This season explores the story behind Die Trying — a character‑driven crime mystery set in the fictitious Old Waltonians Rugby Club in Walton‑on‑Thames, Surrey. Read or download the book here: https://mybook.to/DieTrying Get all the links in one place:https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor The club in the book is fictional, but the real club I play at is Esher Rugby Club. Learn more about the club and Walking Rugby here:https://www.esherrugby.com/

    Die Trying - Meet the Suspects

  6. Aug 27

    Die Trying - Inside the Rugby Family

    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 that inspired them. Readers often 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 those real experiences became part of DI Goodwin's investigations from far edges of the world to 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. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author. This episode dives into the values at the heart of the rugby world. I’m sharing that I've realised this community wasn’t just a place to play, but a place built on loyalty, belonging and tradition. You’ll hear the acknowledgements from Die Trying, and discover how those real‑life experiences shaped the emotional depth, tension and humanity in the next DI Goodwin mystery. This is the story behind why a fictitious rugby club became the perfect setting for a crime fiction novel rooted in real places, real people and real consequences. Resources: Please visit ⁠https://helentaylorauthor.com⁠ to to explore the DI Matthew Goodwin Detective Series, read the blog, and dive into The Story Behind My Stories nonfiction series. This season explores the story behind Die Trying — a character‑driven crime mystery set in the fictitious Old Waltonians Rugby Club in Walton‑on‑Thames, Surrey. Read or download the book here: ⁠https://mybook.to/DieTrying⁠ Get all the links in one place: ⁠https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthor⁠ The club in the book is fictional, but the real club I play at is Esher Rugby Club. Learn more about the club and Walking Rugby here: ⁠https://www.esherrugby.com/⁠ #books #crimefiction #podcast #rugby #storybehindmystories #storyinspiration #bookrecommendations

    Die Trying - Inside the Rugby Family

  7. Aug 20

    Die Trying - From Sidelines to Storylines

    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 that inspired them. Readers often 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 those real experiences became part of DI Goodwin's investigations from far edges of the world to 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. Please subscribe, follow or comment - it means the world to an Indie Author. In this season opener, I’m sharing how I first stepped into the rugby world, why I stayed, and how a fictitious rugby club became the heart of my next crime mystery. Resources:Please visit https://helentaylorauthor.com to to explore the DI Matthew Goodwin Detective Series, read the blog, and dive into The Story Behind My Stories nonfiction series. This season explores the story behind Die Trying — a character‑driven crime mystery set in the fictitious Old Waltonians Rugby Club in Walton‑on‑Thames, Surrey. Read or download the book here: https://mybook.to/DieTryingGet all the links in one place: https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthorThe club in the book is fictional, but the real club I play at is Esher Rugby Club. Learn more about the club and Walking Rugby here: https://www.esherrugby.com/#books #crimefiction #podcast #rugby #storybehindmystories #storyinspiration #bookrecommendations

    Die Trying - From Sidelines to Storylines

  8. Aug 13

    Hansa Pankhania - Stress to Success in 28 days

    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 often tell me “It feels like I'm there” and “The places and spaces feel authentic.” That's because they are.Here, I usually share how I ended up in the places my novels are set, how and why I chose to use those experiences in DI Goodwin’s investigations around the world and at home in Surrey.But in this special Author Season, I’m sitting down with authors who have their own powerful stories behind their stories whether fiction or non‑fiction. We explore the real-life inspirations, lived experiences, and personal journeys that shaped their writing.Please subscribe, follow, or comment - it means the world to an indie author.In this episode, Hansa Pankhania joins me to share the practises and methods she uses and details in her book Stress to Success in 28 days, to live a more balanced and present life.Resources:Please visit www.helentaylorauthor.co.uk to learn more about Helen and her books and experiences as well as the new series of books that expand on this podcast with personal photos and diary excerpts.Get the latest from Helen Taylor at https://helentaylorauthor.comOr for all links go to https://linktr.ee/helentaylorauthorTo learn more about Hansa Pankhania here are her details:Website book page- https://hansapankhania.com/book-shop/ Social media links IG- @hansapankhaniabooks LI- https://www.linkedin.com/in/hpankhania/ FB- https://www.facebook.com/hansapankhania Website- www.aumconsultancy.co.uk ( Wellbeing Services) www.hansapankhania.com( Self - Help books)#books #domesticviolenceawareness #podcast #storybehindmystories #storyinspiration #bookrecommendations

    Hansa Pankhania - Stress to Success in 28 days
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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.

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  • Creator
    Helen Taylor Author
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Helen Taylor Author
  • Show Website
    The Story Behind My Stories