“Inside Chat” edition in which we talk to the engaging J Todd Scott all about his new novel Lost River, seeing the origins of the opioid crisis firsthand, embarrassing his kids, and the part of his book that had his mother furiously phoning him.      HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!You can find any of the … Continue reading Wanted: Dead or Alive – with J. Todd Scott

Chanel Cleeton joins us for a chat about her new book The Last Train to Key West, hurricanes, WWI vets turned railroad workers living in camps, her Cuban heritage, and conch fritters. We also recommend: Vanishing in the Haight by Max Tomlinson, The Lost Starship by Vaughn Hepner, and Where the Lost Wander by Amy Harmon. Audiobook … Continue reading Ep 81- Weathering the Storm with Chanel Cleeton

On this week’s “Inside Chat” Edition of the podcast, we talk Elizabeth Kay  about her thrilling debut novel Seven Lies, sinister female friendships, giving herself pep talks, and the influence of Gone Girl.  We also play a rousing edition of two truths and a lie.      HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!You can find any of … Continue reading Two Truths & One Lie with Elizabeth Kay

Author Emily Temple joins us for a chat about her debut novel The Lightness, growing up in a Buddhist household, and embracing Wikipedia rabbit holes. We also recommend: Blackwood by Michael Farris Smith and Gravity Dreams by L.E. Modesitt, Jr.  Audiobook of the week is Joe by Larry Brown narrated by Tom Stechschulte.  Plus – Dave protests, Laura is … Continue reading Ep. 80 Down the Rabbit Hole with Emily Temple

Author Kristan Higgins joins us for a fun chat about her new book Always the Last to Know, the fine and fun art of changing people, being isolated from her family for six weeks, and eating too much chocolate and ice cream!      HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!You can find any of the books we … Continue reading Ice Cream & Chardonnay with Kristan Higgins

Author David Pepper joins us for a fun chat about his new book The Voter File, election meddling, and casually chatting with Bill Clinton. We also recommend: Another Brooklyn by Jaqueline Woodson, The Great American Deception by Scott Stein and The Threshold Child by Callie Kanno.  Audiobook of the week is Line of Sight by James Queally narrated by Keith … Continue reading Ep. 79 Author David Pepper

Author Max Allan Collins joins us for a fun chat about his new book Girl Can’t Help It, how he got his start writing the Dick Tracy comic strip, his Zeligesque character Nate Heller,  and JFK. We also recommend: In the Dark by Loreth Anne White, Sister Dear by Hannah Mary McKinnon and Pandora’s Star by Peter F. … Continue reading Ep. 78 JFK & Rock and Roll with Max Allan Collins

An “Inside Chat” edition with author Jeffery Deaver! We chat about speed walking, his excellent new book The Goodbye Man, the Deaver formula, and that time his hot date turned out to be a cult recruiter.       HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!You can find any of the books we recommend at any of the … Continue reading Joining Cults with Jeffery Deaver

Author Laura Hankin joins us for a fun chat about her new book Happy and You Know It, Mommy blogs, unboxing crying, and auditioning to read her own book.  We recommend: Happy and You Know It by Laura Hankin, Rain Will Come by Thomas Holgate and Body Suit by Suzanne Hagelin.  Audiobook of the week is We Ride Upon Sticks by … Continue reading Ep. 77 Laura Hankin is Haunted by The Wheels On The Bus

An “Inside Chat” edition with author Susan Allott who talks with us about her debut novel The Silence, Australia’s stolen generation, overcoming self-consciousness while writing, and her disdain for both magic and junk food.      HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!You can find any of the books we recommend at any of the fine booksellers  below. … Continue reading Murder Down Under with Susan Allott