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We chat with J. Reuben Appelman about his book While Idaho Slept, finding meaning in the true crime genre, the heroes that came out of the case, and the influence of social media. Plus – Dave is feeling disrespected at work, Laura discovers a new (renowned) country music singer, and Andrew pulls up the rear … Continue reading Ep. 228 – True Crime In Idaho With J. Reuben Appelman

A fun chat with Beth O’Leary about her book The Wake-Up Call, being an inefficient writer, poor Scrabble play, and why she loves reality TV. Plus – Dave is puzzled by a new teacher’s shady shenanigans, Nelson the dog gets sprayed by a skunk, and Andrew undergoes needle treatment. We also recommend: Half a Soul … Continue reading Ep. 227 Losing At Scrabble With Beth O’Leary

A fun chat with Cara Hunter all about her new book Murder in the Family, her obsession with true crime, the Easy Rider soundtrack, and why she put pictures of her  friends in her book. Plus – Dave attends a Theatre teacher conference where it breaks bad in a hurry. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – STITCHER … Continue reading Once Upon A Crime With Cara Hunter

A fun chat with Lou Berney all about his new book Dark Ride, Linda Ronstadt posters, his favorite baseball movie, and the difficulties of tailing other cars. Plus – Dave does a triathlon relay, Laura has a fire alarm nightmare, and Andrew gets a shot in the neck. We also recommend: The Handyman Method by … Continue reading Ep. 226 How (Not) To Tail Someone With Lou Berney

A fun conversation with Meg Cabot all about her new book Enchanted To Meet You, her witchy relatives, running out of names, her winless trivia team, and how she wrote the book on her phone in the pool. Plus – Dave is a disaster in class, Laura’s cat sounds like an evil robot, and Andrew’s … Continue reading Ep. 225 Writing Novels In Pools On Phones With Meg Cabot

We’re joined by Yasmin Angoe for a fun chat about her new book It Ends With Knight, getting in character to write, the darker side of Charleston, and that time when she asked her daughter to hold her hostage. Plus – Dave and Laura recap their trip to Salida and Andrew’s up to his ghoulish … Continue reading Ep. 224 Pulling An All-Knighter With Yasmin Angoe

A fun chat with Samantha Young about her new book The Love Plot, line sitters, dressing her characters, and the delights of hot chocolate. Plus – Dave’s students think he looks like a crazed muppet, Laura has thoughts on Jagged Little Pill, and Andrew is busted playing possum. We also recommend: A Judgment in Stone … Continue reading Ep. 223 How To Sit In Line And Get Paid For It With Samantha Young

A fun chat with Isabel Cañas all about her new novel Vampires of El Norte, map study, book covers, and coming from a family of storytellers. Plus – Dave is in character for the first day of school, Laura has neighbor drama to report, and Andrew falls off a ladder.  We also recommend: Louisiana Longshot … Continue reading Ep. 222 Vamping It Up With Isabel Cañas

We’re joined by James Byrne for a fun chat all about his book Deadlock, showtunes, writing fan letters to authors, picking locks, and why you should always cast your manuscript. Plus – Dave is back at school and has a bout of social anxiety, Laura is puzzled by the Ziggy Marley show, and Andrew needs … Continue reading Ep 221 How To Write A Fan Letter With James Byrne

A fun chat with Mhairi McFarlane all about her new rom-com Between Us, writing about writers, David Simon, her notes & jokes file, fake clairvoyants, sealioning, and how she’s always in harvesting mode. Plus- Dave goes running in Nashville and is most displeased, Laura is taken aback at Sylvia’s new school uniform, and Andrew’s kids … Continue reading Ep. 220 Notes & Jokes With Mhairi McFarlane