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We chat with Mark Greaney about his new Gray Man thriller Burner, how he plans out and writes his action scenes, sailboat names, learning when to leave out the details, watching the Gray Man movie, and why he won’t approach someone if he spots them reading one of his books. Plus – Laura takes Sylvia to a … Continue reading How To Rescue A Porsche With Mark Greaney

A fun chat with J.T. Ellison all about her new novel It’s One of Us, the trouble with the sperm-donation industry, interior design, ghostwriters, and why she loves polling her readers. Plus – Dave builds a revolving stage, Laura’s car reeks of old yogurt, and Andrew spots a celebrity on his flight. We also recommend: … Continue reading Ep. 200 The Trouble With Sperm Donors With J.T. Ellison

Dave’s belt is too tight, Laura burns herself on a chocolate chip, and Andrew loses at Monopoly. Our book recommendations include: The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton, Meru by S.B. Divya, and Cinema Speculation by Quentin Tarantino.  Audiobook of the Week is The Devil Himself by Peter Farris. HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW! For all … Continue reading Ep. 199 Burning On Chocolate

We’re joined by Deborah Crombie for a fun chat all about her new book A Killing of Innocents, the tricks to writing a long running series, and Jungle Red – her crime writers group. Plus – Dave can’t get over the guy at the car detailing shop. HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW! For all your … Continue reading Running Long With Deborah Crombie

We chat with Deepti Kapoor all about her novel Age of Vice, getting comparisons to The Godfather, her time as a journalist, an insane bidding war, and how she can’t write without cats. Plus – Dave has a disastrous cold weather run, Laura spots a bizarre hat, and Andrew breaks down the library’s Meth situation. … Continue reading Ep. 198 Writing With Cats With Deepti Kapoor

We’re joined by Robert Justice for a fun chat all about his novel They Can’t Take Your Name, wrongful convictions, the historic Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Langston Hughes, podcasting, and a stinky corpse flower. Plus – Dave’s students get stuck in the school elevator and can’t stop screaming, Laura can’t keep the family together … Continue reading Ep. 197 How To Stop And Smell The Corpse Flowers With Robert Justice

A fun chat with Grady Hendrix about his new book How to Sell a Haunted House, his experiences with radical puppet collectives, not knowing if a book is working while writing, and the reason he hated The Velveteen Rabbit. Plus – Dave can’t escape his students. HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW! For all your shopping … Continue reading Puppetry Of The Panicked With Grady Hendrix

We’re joined by Michael Ledwidge for a fun chat about his new novel Hard To Break, working as a doorman, Star Trek, baseball, and how he got his start writing with James Patterson. Plus – Dave runs rehearsal with a very loose hand, Laura takes umbrage with the trash service, and Andrew gets a big … Continue reading Ep. 196 The Life Of A Doorman With Michael Ledwidge

We chat with New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz all about her new novel Sleep No More, the creative process, how we all have a core story, and why she won’t read time travel books. Plus – Dave is THAT GUY hitting the gym after New Year’s. HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW! For … Continue reading Jayne Ann Krentz Doesn’t Read Time Travel

We chat with Maureen Johnson about her new Truly Devious mystery Nine Liars, her love of classic mysteries, hide and seek, putting clues in maps, comedy troupes, and how she makes procrastination work for her. Plus- Dave battles the local King Soopers, Laura gets injured playing a card game, and Andrew’s pipes freeze.  Merry Christmas! … Continue reading Ep. 195 How To Be A Productive Procrastinator With Maureen Johnson