S16 Ep7: From Police Officer to Thriller Writer & more than 3 million books sold: Clare Mackintosh

What happens when you reach a point in life where the path you’re on no longer feels like the right one? In this powerful and uplifting episode of The Next Chapter, TV Journalist Ellie Barker talks to Clare Mackintosh — former police officer turned internationally bestselling author, whose novels have sold more than three million copies worldwide. Clare shares her extraordinary journey from policing the streets to writing page-turning crime fiction. A chance wrong turn at university led her into the police force, where she spent twelve years witnessing both the best and worst of life. But when her life wasn't suiting Clare and her family, she made the brave decision to step away In this conversation, they discuss: Finding courage to start again How going through the wrong door lead her to a whole new worldHow grief and love sit side by side — and why storytelling helps her make sense of bothThe power of curiosity, creativity, and self-belief in building a new lifeWhat it really means to “write your own narrative” If you’ve ever wondered how to begin again, pivot your career, or rediscover who you are after change, this episode will leave you feeling inspired and hopeful. Clare’s warmth, honesty, and humour shine through as she reminds us that the next chapter often begins when we least expect it. 🎧 Listen now to The Next Chapter with Clare Mackintosh — a story of resilience, reinvention, and the courage to turn the page. To learn more about Clare and her brilliant books you can find her here: https://claremackintosh.com/ To download your ABSOLUTELY FREE heartwarming, romantic novella click here : https://www.elliebarkerwrites.com/ And to sign to Ellie's 3 pieces of Next Chapter Inspiration click here: https://www.elliebarkerwrites.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.