{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Intelligence Advantage  ","title":"From Barrister to Bestselling Author: Journey Through Law, Corruption, and Crime Fiction with Simon Michael","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c5bcdcfe\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3720,"description":"Welcome to The Intelligence Advantage podcast. \nIn this episode, Gary Miller sits down with acclaimed crime fiction author and former barrister Simon Michael to explore the riveting world of criminal law and storytelling. Simon shares his journey from an aspiring playwright to a seasoned barrister, revealing how his experiences in the courtroom, ranging from navigating legal aid cases to uncovering police corruption, inspired the gripping plots of his novels. Together, they dive into memorable cases, the realities of the criminal bar, and the art of cross-examination.\nThe conversation also delves into the creative process behind Simon Michael’s acclaimed books, discussing the challenges of adapting real-life legal drama into fiction and the intriguing differences between British and American courtrooms. From anecdotes about early courtroom victories to behind-the-scenes insights about audiobook narration and future projects set in Cape Cod, this episode offers a unique peek into the intersection of legal careers and creative writing.\nTimestamps:\n00:00:00 Introduction\n00:07:39 Balancing work and personal life\n00:11:40 Unexpected turn in court hearing\n00:19:40 Impact of PACE on police procedures\n00:24:29 Disbarred barristers and legal issues\n00:29:25 Differences in legal questioning methods\n00:36:43 Rewriting the series beginning\n00:43:04 Detecting deception and medical cover-ups\n00:46:45 Writing books as a lawyer\n00:54:34 Turning book into screenplay\n00:57:07 Studying law remotely from UK\nIf you’re captivated by true crime, legal intrigue, or storytelling, this episode is for you! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Intelligence Advantage podcast for more fascinating discussions with industry leaders and to stay updated on future episodes!\nVideo Production & Editing: PodLab\nhttps://www.podlab.agency/\n#IntelligenceAdvantage #TheIntelligenceAdvantagePodcast #GaryMiller #SimonMichael #CrimeFiction #LegalThriller #BarristerLife #TrueCrimeStories #CourtroomDrama...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/v_jBTvX5YoCWjZ7lVo4y9I96BPnwxLLX_WeNocfaTvI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81OGM0/M2Y5M2M5MzNkYmYw/ZjQxOGI0NDUzYzM5/ZWJkYS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}