Crime and Wine: Novelist Chats with Pamela Fagan Hutchins

Marcia Muller joins Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Wine Women & Writing to talk about her 35th Sharon McCone mystery, ICE AND STONE, the plight of missing indigenous women, writing suspense in the age of technology, Pamela's fangirl crush on Marcia, and much, much more.

Marcia Muller has written many novels and short stories. She has won six Anthony Awards, a Shamus Award, and is also the recipient of the Private Eye Writers of America's Lifetime Achievement Award as well as the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award (their highest accolade). She lives in northern California with her husband, mystery writer Bill Pronzini.

ICE AND STONE (Sharon McCone #35)

Private Investigator Sharon McCone goes undercover to investigate the murders of two Indigenous women in remote Northern California in this gripping, atmospheric mystery in the New York Times bestselling series.  

When the bodies of two Indigenous women are found in the wilderness of northern California, it is only the latest horrific development in a string of similar crimes in the area. Despite all evidence to the contrary, officials rule the deaths isolated incidents, which soon join the ranks of countless other unsolved cases quickly dismissed by law enforcement.

In a town where too many injustices are tolerated or brushed under the rug, only a few people remain who refuse to let a killer walk free. But Private Investigator Sharon McCone is one of those few. She is hired by an organization called Crimes against Indigenous Sisters to go undercover in Meruk County—a community rife with secrets, lies, and corruption—to expose the truth.

In an isolated cabin in the freezing, treacherous woods, McCone must work quickly to unravel a mystery that is rooted in profound evil—before she becomes the killer’s next target.

For more information about Pamela, her books, and the show, visit http://pamelafaganhutchins.com.

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Join Pamela Fagan Hutchins in conversation with debut novelist Gina Wilkinson as they talk about her amazing novel, WHEN THE APRICOTS BLOOM.

In this moving, suspenseful debut novel, three courageous women confront the complexities of trust, friendship, motherhood, and betrayal under the rule of a ruthless dictator and his brutal secret police. Former foreign correspondent Gina Wilkinson draws on her own experiences to take readers inside a haunting story of Iraq at the turn of the millennium and the impossible choices faced by families under a deadly regime.

For more information about Gina and her books, visit http://ginawilkinson.net

For more information about Pamela, her books, and the show, visit http://pamelafaganhutchins.com

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Join Sandra Brown in conversation with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on this episode of Wine Women & Writing as the two authors discuss Sandra's historical fiction release BLIND TIGER, 1920 as the mirror image of 2020, characters that hijack books, great female villains, and much more.

About Sandra Brown:

Sandra Brown is the author of more than sixty New York Times bestsellers, including STING (2016), FRICTION (2015), MEAN STREAK (2014), DEADLINE (2013), LOW PRESSURE (2012), LETHAL (2011), and the critically acclaimed RAINWATER (2010).

Brown began her writing career in 1981 and since then has published over seventy novels, bringing the number of copies of her books in print worldwide to upwards of eighty million. Her work has been translated into thirty-three languages.

Brown recently was given an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Texas Christian University. She was named Thriller Master for 2008, the top award given by the International Thriller Writer's Association. Other awards and commendations include the 2007 Texas Medal of Arts Award for Literature and the Romance Writers of America's Lifetime Achievement Award.

About BLIND TIGER:

With a “knack for romantic tension and page-turning suspense, this one is a winner.” The year 1920 comes in with a roar in this rousing and suspenseful New York Times bestselling novel by Sandra Brown. Prohibition is the new law of the land, but murder, mayhem, lust, and greed are already institutions in the Moonshine Capitol of Texas (Booklist, starred review).

Thatcher Hutton, a war-weary soldier on the way back to his cowboy life, jumps from a moving freight train to avoid trouble . . . and lands in more than he bargained for. On the day he arrives in Foley, Texas, a local woman goes missing. Thatcher, the only stranger in town, is suspected of her abduction, and worse. Standing between him and exoneration are a corrupt mayor, a crooked sheriff, a notorious cathouse madam, a sly bootlegger, feuding moonshiners . . . and a young widow whose soft features conceal an iron will.

What was supposed to be a fresh start for Laurel Plummer turns to tragedy. Left destitute but determined to dictate her own future, Laurel plunges into the lucrative regional industry, much to the dislike of the good ol’ boys, who have ruled supreme. Her success quickly makes her a target for cutthroat competitors, whose only code of law is reprisal. As violence erupts, Laurel and—now deputy—Thatcher find themselves on opposite sides of a moonshine war, where blood flows as freely as whiskey.

For more information about Sandra Brown, Blind Tiger, and her other books, visit sandrabrown.net.

For more information about Pamela, Wine Women & Writing, and her books, visit pamelafaganhutchins.com.

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Join Pamela Fagan Hutchins and Mary Keliikoa in conversation about basset hounds, the atmospheric Pacific Northwest, father-daughter relationships, modern motherhood, Mary's new release, DENIED, and more.

For more information about Mary and her books, visit http://marykeliikoa.com.

For more information about Pamela, the show, and her books, visit http://pamelafaganhutchins.com.

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NYT bestseller Mary Burton on Wine Women & Writing Radio with USA Today bestseller Pamela Fagan Hutchins, Author, talking about Mary's newest thriller, NEAR YOU, as well as arson, groupies, the Mountain west states, and small dogs that steal our hearts.

For more info on Mary and her books, visit http://maryburton.com

For more info on Pamela, her books, and the show, visit http://pamelafaganhutchins.com

Pamela Fagan Hutchins and Jeff Carson chat about panedemic home schooling, his real life and fictional Colorado, cheating on your current series, the joys of old school cassette tape and CD audiobooks, and IN THE GROUND, his latest David Wolf novel, on this special Mescal Men & Mystery edition of Wine Women & Writing Radio.

For more information about Jeff and his books: http://jeffcarson.co

For more info on Pamela, the show, and her books: http://pamelafaganhtchins.com

T. J. Brearton's books have been Top 100 Amazon Kindle bestsellers in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada.

Brearton lives in the Adirondacks with his wife and three children where he writes full time, takes out the trash, and competes with his kids for his wife's attention. If you'd like to see what he's up to next, visit tjbrearton.net.

His stories are often told from the perspective of both the police and victims of crimes. He's talking with Pamela about SIGN OF EVIL, his latest Shannon Ames thriller.

About SIGN OF EVIL:

“Yesterday morning, I sat down to read Sign of Evil by T. J. Brearton. Only an hour, I told myself, then I’ll get to work. I should’ve known better. After all, I had devoured Into Darkness (stopping only to sleep and eat) and Road to Mercy (ditto) after similar promises to myself. Sure enough, one hour slipped away . . . then two . . . Once I started reading, I didn’t want to stop.I couldn’t stop.” -Goodreads reviewer

“Very entertaining and well written book with great characters.” -Netgalley reviewer

“T.J Brearton delivers a fast-paced psychological thriller with “Sign of Evil”. This page turner will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.” -Booksprout reviewer

“The story is fast paced and addictive and it brilliantly picks up pace as the hunt for the killer intensifies near the end. The writing is really edgy giving a dark and gritty feel to the story which are the best elements of any crime thriller.” -Atomic Books

For more info on T.J. & his books: http://tjbrearton.net

For more info on Pamela, this show, & her books: http://pamelafaganhutchins.com

Iris Johansen—a #1 New York Times bestselling author—joins Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Wine Women & Writing to talk about her 27th Eve Duncan novel, THE BULLET, as well as rescue dogs, kids, and the inspiration for her characters and books.

Johansen began writing after her children left home for college. She first achieved success in the early 1980s writing category romances. In 1991, Johansen began writing suspense historical romance novels, starting with the publication of The Wind Dancer. In 1996 Johansen switched genres, turning to crime fiction, with which she has had great success. She now has over 30 consecutive New York Times bestsellers.

Johansen divides her time between Florida and Georgia.  Her son (and frequent collaborator) Roy Johansen is an Edgar Award-winning screenwriter and novelist. Her daughter, Tamara, serves as her research assistant.

For more information about Iris and her books, visit http://irisjohansen.com

For more information about the show, Pamela, and her books, visit http://pamelafaganhutchins.com

About the Bullet: Eve Duncan and Joe Quinn must protect the life of a brilliant scientist so that she can live long enough to bring her discovery to the world, in this fast-paced thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen. 

Diane Connors is a dedicated doctor with the world’s biggest secret, a discovery that could have shocking global ramifications.  But while conducting private research trials, word has gotten out. The wrong people have heard the news and now want to hide Diane’s achievement for their own ends.

With nowhere else to turn, Diane finds herself on the doorstep of the last man she wants to ask for help: her ex-husband, Joe Quinn. Joe has remarried, and he and his wife, Eve Duncan, seem blissfully happy in their quiet, rural life until they are faced with the challenge of risking it all—even their marriage itself—for the greater good …

Now Eve is trapped in a web of murder and deceit as powerful enemies rush to cover up the truth, determined that Diane’s discovery goes with her to the grave—even if Eve and Joe get buried with her.

This woman can flat out write! True story: when she pitched for the show, I was like, nah, I don't read her genre. But her email was so great. And her darn bio on Amazon was so funny. I decided to try the novel—no promises. AND I LOVED IT. I booked her and did something I NEVER do: I read the other books in her series (I usually just don't carve out that time). So, trust me, if you like to read good books about humans and their relationships as they battle tough situations, and you don't mind grit and realism (yep, sex and F bombs), you're going to love this series.

Even if you don't, I'll be you love this conversation... give us a watch/listen 🙂

A.M. Geever, Author has been an avid reader of science fiction and fantasy from an early age, the only job she ever wanted--besides being a writer--was to be a Star Fleet Officer. She credits her love of all things zombie to her older brothers, whose influence in books, music, and film continues to this day, although her tolerance for puns and movies that are "so bad they're good" is a whole lot lower than theirs. The idea of becoming a zombie because her car runs out of gas gets her to the gas station when she would rather not bother.

Trained as a theologian, her work often explores the role of religious belief in post-apocalyptic/dystopian societies. Her award-winning debut novel, Love in an Undead Age, was released in August 2019, followed by Damage in an Undead Age in June 2020. The third installment of the Undead Age trilogy is slated for release Spring 2021. She is developing a second series set in the Undead Age universe.

About LOVE IN AN UNDEAD AGE:

A ruthless governing council controls the cure for the zombie virus. When Miranda joins a plot to steal it, the ghosts of her past collide with the present. Will the vaccine continue to be used for political advantage, or can Miranda survive long enough to usher in a new age of civilization? It's only the fate of humanity that's suddenly resting on her shoulders. If she can bring her love life back from the dead, how tough can saving the world be?

For more info about Annie and her books, visits amgeever.com

For more info about Pamela, the show, and her books, visit pamelafaganhutchins.com

Lisa Regan is an Amazon bestselling suspense novelist. She'll be joining Pamela to talk about HUSH LITTLE GIRL, her 11th Josie Quinn book. Lisa lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the U.S. with her husband, daughter, and Boston Terrier named Mr. Phillip.

HUSH LITTLE GIRL: Dressed in pajamas covered with stars, the little girl’s body is perfectly still, her arms folded neatly over her chest. The wildflowers decorating her hair scatter across the grass in the sharp breeze. Her lips are parted slightly, as if to whisper goodnight for the very last time…

An absolutely gripping rollercoaster ride of a crime thriller from an Amazon, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine.

Everyone is talking about Hush Little Girl:

‘I. Don’t. Know. How. She. Does. It… My heart pounded in my chest, my pulse raced, I shed some tears, and my hands shook… absolutely incredible.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Mind-blowingly brilliant!! I read it in a day… just blew me away!!... Worth 10 stars if possible. A must read for everyone.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

For more info about Lisa and her books, visit http://lisaregan.com.

For more info about Pamela, her books, or the show, visit http://pamelafaganhutchins.com.