Writers On The Beat: Crime Writers and Crime Fighters

USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller Lisa Regan steps into the Interrogation Room to clear up a few things about her writing and craft. Lisa writes the Detective Josie Quinn series as well as several other crime fiction titles. She has a Bachelor’s degree in English and a Master of Education degree from Bloomsburg University, and Lisa's a member of Sisters in Crime, International Thriller Writers, Crime Writers Association, and Mystery Writers of America. Her first Josie Quinn novel, entitled VANISHING GIRLS, is set for re-release on November 26th.

For this episode, Lisa and Writers On The Beat host Gavin Reese discuss conflict and tension; researching cop characters; realities of big-city police agencies; and who Lisa prefers to work her own homicide.

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Author and educator Dan Petrosini steps into the Interrogation Room to clear up a few things about his writing and craft. Dan has traveled the globe extensively and plucks ideas for novels from his experiences and observations. Perpetually in the midst of another book, Dan has taught at several colleges in the Northeast and splits his time between Florida and New York City where he was born. His most recent release, UNCERTAIN STAKES, features Detective Luca of the Collier County Sheriff's Office in Southwest Florida, which is the real-life home of a portion of Everglades National Park, the city of Naples, and Marco Island. As Book 9 in that series, UNCERTAIN STAKES published on October 8.

For this episode, Dan and Writers On The Beat host Gavin Reese discussed character development; research and writing from experience; motivation and writer's block; and why Dan believes revenge is best when it's overdone.

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Acclaimed novelist Kate Kessler steps into the Interrogation Room to clear up a few things about her writing and craft. A self-confessed former juvenile delinquent, Kate grew up in a north-east rural town reading Nancy Drew and Sidney Sheldon thrillers, and she began writing her own books the following year. Kate blames a young addiction to soap operas and an overblown sense of curiosity for often landing her in trouble in her teens. She now prefers to only write about trouble and claims to spend much of her time trying to figure out why people do the things they do. Her first series about a woman named Audrey Hart explored some of the darker sides of humanity, and her latest release in a new series, entitled SEVEN CROWS, features recently released convict and parolee Killian Delaney. Having just released last month, this novel forces its protagonist into a morally impossible choice and compels her to risk everything precious in her life.

For this episode, Kate and Writers On The Beat host Gavin Reese discuss SEVEN CROWS; developing authentic, dark anti-heroes; female characters and fight scenes; John Wick; and why Sherlock Holmes won't be called to investigate Kate's murder.

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Acclaimed filmmaker, naturalist, and author Paul Rosolie steps into the Interrogation Room to clear up a few things about his writing and the experience of a life spent in the wild. Specializing in the western Amazon for nearly a decade, Paul runs a conservation project called "Tamandua Expeditions" to support rain forest conservation through tourism. His work has taken him to the last few dark places left on the globe, and Paul states his mission as an author is to blend adventure and conservation to reach a broader audience. He's previously released a nonfiction entitled MOTHER OF GOD: AN EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY INTO THE UNCHARTED TRIBUTARIES OF THE WESTERN AMAZON, and Paul just released his debut fiction, THE GIRL AND THE TIGER, to high praise in Sept-2019 as critics have proclaimed it an update to Rudyard Kipling's classic, THE JUNGLE BOOK.

In this episode, Paul and Writers On The Beat host Gavin Reese discussed writing updated classics; using fiction to raise awareness and call-to-action; the power of story and writing from experience; and how House, M.D., and Wolverine might be on the same Homicide Task Force.

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Retired police watch commander Patrick Fitzgibbons steps into the Interrogation Room to clear up a few things about his life as a cop and criminal justice advocate. Patrick holds multiple advanced degrees and has more than two decades of experience in numerous law enforcement roles. As an adjunct college professor, he instructs the next generation of police professionals in crime scene investigation, police operations, and criminal law, as well as coaching and mentoring law enforcement professionals and others to achieve maximum potential.

A former Army Paratrooper with the elite 82nd Airborne Division, Patrick is an avid supporter of active military members and veterans. He is also the creator and host of CJEvolution, a top-ranked criminal justice podcast that recently topped three hundred episodes.

For this episode, Patrick and Writers On The Beat host Gavin Reese discussed the nature of cop work; caustic work environments; the importance of a positive mentor; and why Sipowicz gets the nod to investigate Patrick's murder.

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Communications and behavioral expert Richard Spitzer steps into the Interrogation room to clear up a few things about his debut work. Rich has over 45 years' experience in communications and behavioral research and was Executive VP of one of the world's largest marketing research firms. After retirement, Rich pursued his interest in macro-trends, but also considered laws of attraction, manifestation and metaphysical concepts in his research. He applied his expertise to pursue and identify practical, modern methods to both the macro and the personal, such as manifesting thoughts and ideas to achieve our goals and remedy the convergence of global trends with potentially irreversible consequences. His debut novel, entitled The Margin of Error War, just released this past June.

For this episode, Rich and Writers On The Beat host Gavin Reese spoke about the origins of cyberwarfare; our current enemies' advantages over us; the impact of social media on our trust and distrust of news; and how Rich balanced this fact-based political science fiction.

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Andreas Norman steps into the Interrogation Room to answer a few questions about his writing, craft, and real-life experiences. Andreas is a former diplomat who worked for the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs for ten years on security issues and counterterrorism. Norman's debut novel, INTO A RAGING BLAZE, anticipated the Edward Snowden revelations, received international acclaim, and was shortlisted for the CWA International Dagger Award. His latest release, THE SILENT WAR, explores the personal lives and suspicions of covert operatives amid tremendous international cover-ups and betrayal.

For this episode, Andreas and Writers On The Beat host Gavin Reese discuss writing authentic spies and diplomats; the importance of humanity in characters; the real daily work of intelligence services and the double-life necessary for such agents; and who should investigate Andreas' murder.

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Perennial NYT bestseller JA Jance steps into the Interrogation Room to clear up a few things about her writing and craft. JA started writing in the 60's when women were supposed to be teachers and nurses. In 1968, a publisher expressed interest in a children's story she'd written, but the public didn't read her novels until 1985 with the release of her first JP Beaumont story, entitled UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY. Since the beginning of that series, JA's released 70 fictions in 4 series and a book of autobiographical poetry. Her latest Beaumont release is entitled SINS OF THE FATHERS and releases on 24-Sept.

For this episode, JA and Writers On The Beat host Gavin Reese discussed her lifelong intent to write; the terrifying inspiration for her novels; how she met "Homicide Hunter" LT Joe Kenda; and keeping her aging characters authentic for the times and their personalities.

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Attorney and bestselling author Jode Millman steps into the Interrogation Room to answer a few questions about her craft and writing. Jode earned a BA and JD from Syracuse University and an MA in English Literature from Eastern Michigan. She's since been recognized for her expertise and professional contributions to the legal and broadcasting fields, and she's served on the Adjunct Faculty at the University of Detroit Mercy Law School and Marist College. She founded the Hudson Valley Fiction Writers Workshop in 2011 and served as a Thrillerfest 19 panelist in 2017. Jode regularly contributes to Sisters In Crime's quarterly newsletter, called "InSinC."

For this episode, Jode and Writers On The Beat host Gavin Reese discussed her recent debut fiction release, THE MIDNIGHT CALL; writing legal thrillers; the guidance and help of writing mentors; the original insanity defense case that inspired her debut fiction novel; and the influence of Louise Penny and Robert Galbraith.

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Attorney Cara Robertson steps into the Interrogation Room to answer a few questions about her writing and craft. Cara began researching the Lizzie Borden case in 1990 as a Harvard undergrad. She's since earned a Ph.D. in English from Oxford and a JD from Stanford Law. Cara clerked at the US Supreme Court, served as a legal adviser to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia at The Hague, and has contributed to numerous publications. Her debut work, entitled THE TRIAL OF LIZZIE BORDEN: A TRUE STORY, just released from Simon & Schuster.

For this episode, Cara and Writers On The Beat host Gavin Reese discussed this historical "trial of the century;" criminal psychology and public perception; researching and writing about true crime; who Cara would trust to investigate her own murder.

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