Cathi and Christie talk to J.D. Allen, author of the Sin City Investigation Series. As they drink 19 Crimes, the group discuss murderabilia, accidental romance novels, and the wide world of writer conferences.

Cathi and Christie talk to Katie Lattari about her book “Dark Things I Adore.” The group drink Castello del Poggio Moscato as they discuss synesthesia, tattoos, and Katie’s famous neighbor.

Cathi and Christie share their recommendations for April. Christie chose “The Survivors” by Jane Harper, and Cathi chose “Run Rose Run” by Dolly Parton and James Patterson. They give their food and wine picks for each book.

Christie and Cathi are joined by Daisy Bateman as they discuss Daisy's new book "A Dismal Harvest." No wine this week, instead Cathi tries her first hard cider as the group drinks Ace Cider. They also talk about their shared love of cheese and traveling for the best food.

Christie and Cathi are joined by Veronica Gutierrez, author of “As You Look.” Despite drinking a zinfandel this week, the group talks about Veronica’s love of mixology. They also discuss Veronica’s book and the career that came before it.

Christie and Cathi are joined by women's fiction author, Maggie Smith. They discuss her debut novel "Truth and Other Lies" and her podcast Hear Us Roar. The wine this week is Butter Chardonnay.

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Cathi and Christie share their recommendations for March. Christie chose “The Violin Conspiracy” by Brandon Slocumb, and Cathi chose “The Christie Affair” by Nina de Gramont. They give their food and wine picks for each book.

Christie and Cathi talk to Liz Milliron about the new book “The Lessons We Learn” from her Home Front Mystery Series. They discuss Buffalo and researching 40’s movies and slang. Liz also gives valuable advice for first time writers. The wine this week is Seaglass Pinot Grigio.

Cathi and Christie talk to Mariko Tamaki about her new book “Cold.” Mariko tells us about her inspiration for her book, the collaboration she does for her graphic novel work, and whether she’d pick invisibility or x-ray vision as a superpower. The wine this week is red wine with seltzer.

Christie and Cathi are joined by Laurie Stevens, author of “In Twilight’s Hush.” They discuss her latest book, psychological suspense, and being a hybrid author. The wine this week is Tapiz Malbec.