Writers On The Beat: Crime Writers and Crime Fighters

USA Today bestselling author Cate Holahan stepped into the Interrogation Room to clear up a few things. Kirkus Reviews named Cate’s first book, The Widower’s Wife, among the best of 2016. She’s additionally penned Lies She Told and Dark Turns, and her latest release, which just came out yesterday, is entitled One Little Secret. Prior to becoming an author, Cate graduated from Princeton University in 2002 and was an award-winning journalist and television producer. Her articles have appeared in BusinessWeek, The Boston Globe, The Record newspaper, and on numerous web sites.

In this episode, Cate and Writers On The Beat host Gavin Reese discuss researching and writing psychological thrillers; series versus standalones; varying points of view; and why Jack Reacher should investigate Cate's murder.

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International bestselling author Sheryl Browne stepped into the Interrogation Room to answer some questions. Sheryl writes dark psychological thriller and contemporary fiction, and her works include two short stories in Birmingham City University anthologies and nine novels, the newest release of which is called THE BABYSITTER.  She’s a member of the Crime Writers' Association and the Romantic Novelists' Association. Sheryl also graduated from Birmingham City University with an MA in Creative Writing.

In this episode, Sheryl and host Gavin Reese discuss point of view, writing psychological thrillers, and why writers have to be readers.

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Veteran police sergeant, technical adviser, and author Patrick O'Donnell returns to the Interrogation Room to discuss his newest non-fiction release, called COPS AND WRITERS. Patrick has served more than two decades as a cop, 17 of them on night shift, and he's worked a number of specialty assignments along the way.

In this episode, Patrick and Writers On The Beat host Gavin Reese discuss his technical advisement; the bittersweet joys of a Pig Roast; the realities of a patrol supervisor; and how the greatest cops among us live forever.

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Critically acclaimed international bestselling author CJ Box steps into the Interrogation Room to answer a few questions about his writing. CJ’s authored twenty-four novels, including the Joe Pickett series, and has sold more than 6 million books in 27 languages. He's won nearly a dozen literary awards, including an Edgar Alan Poe, an Anthony, and a Macavity. Just this past March, he released WOLFPACK, a Joe Pickett novel, and this August, THE BITTERROOTS continues the Cassie Dewell series.

In this episode, CJ and Writers On The Beat host Gavin Reese discuss authentic characters; the creative process and editing; his background in journalism; and what's next for Joe Pickett in 2020.

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Award-winning author Hilary Davidson steps into the Interrogation Room to clear a few things up. Hilary's a former journalist who started her writing career with Harper’s Magazine before joining the editing staff at Canadian Living. She became a freelance writer, composed 18 nonfiction books, and her articles appeared in a wide array of international publications. Hilary has served on the National Board of the Mystery Writers of America, as well as that organization’s New York State board.

Her award-winning short fiction appears in a number of publications, anthologies, and a collection called "The Black Widow Club: Nine Tales of Obsession and Murder." Her 2011 debut novel, "The Damage Done," won the Anthony and Crimespree Awards for Best First Novel and launched the Lily Moore series. Her latest novel, entitled "One Small Sacrifice," published on June 1 and begins a detective new series.

In this episode, Hilary and Writers On The Beat host Gavin Reese discuss ONE SMALL SACRIFICE; her own traumas, recovery, and their inclusion in this work; and the craft and obstacles of writing cross-genre novels.

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US Army veteran and international bestselling author Jason Kasper stepped into the Interrogation Room to clear a few things up. Jason enlisted in the Army in 2001, became a Ranger, and ended his military career as a Special Forces captain and team commander. Along the way, he graduated from West Point, and served in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. He's an avid ultramarathon runner, skydiver, and BASE jumper, all of which inspire his fiction.

In this episode, Jason and Writers On The Beat host Gavin Reese discussed his first-hand authenticity, their shared loves of dumpster fires and military acronyms, and crafting relatable protagonists and three-dimensional villains.

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International bestselling author and publisher JT Ellison stepped into the Interrogation Room to answer a few questions about her latest releases and her craft. J.T. began her career as a presidential appointee in the White House, where a nuclear physicist taught her how to obsess over travel itineraries and make a seriously good pot of Earl Grey, which spawned a love of loose leaf and a desire for control of her own destiny. Jaded by the political climate in D.C., she returned to her first love, creative writing. More than 20 novels later, she is an award-winning New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with thrillers published in 27 countries and 15 languages. She is also the EMMY-award winning cohost of A WORD ON WORDS, a literary interview television show.

In this episode, J.T. and Writers On The Beat host Gavin Reese discuss her releases, LIE TO ME and GOOD GIRLS LIE; her creative process and crafting stories; coauthor partnerships; the current publishing world; and writing psychological thrillers that resonate with readers.

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Laura Elliot stepped into the Interrogation Room to answer a few questions about her latest novel, GUILTY. Laura has written seven novels, including THE BETRAYAL and THE WIFE BEFORE ME, and previously authored twelve children's books under the alter-ego June Considine. Her works have appeared in a number of teenage anthologies and broadcast on radio. Prior to becoming a full-time author, Laura worked as a journalist and editor.

For this episode, Laura and Writers On The Beat host Gavin Reese discuss GUILTY, her choice to standalone books, writing in differing points of view, and her intent to expose domestic abuse through her writing.

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International bestselling author Mike Maden stepped into the Interrogation Room to clear up a few things about new release, TOM CLANCY ENEMY CONTACT. Mike launched his critically acclaimed DRONE Series in 2014 and joined the Tom Clancy universe in 2017. His first effort, TOM CLANCY POINT OF CONTACT, hit #3 on the NYT bestsellers list, and he released TOM CLANCY LINE OF SIGHT in 2018 to rave reviews and adoration from Clancy fans. On 11-June-19, Mike's third Clancy novel, entitled TOM CLANCY ENEMY CONTACT, lands in the public space. Prior to becoming a successful novelist, Mike grew up in California’s San Joaquin Valley, attended college and earned a PhD in PoliSci, and has extensively studied conflict and technology in international relations.

In this episode, Mike and host Gavin Reese discussed the noble and spiritual aspects of entertainment, the need for authors' unique voices, and writing for intrinsic fulfillment.

"It is your substance and value that inform your writing, not the other way around...You don't write for affirmation. You're writing because you have something to say."--Mike Maden, Ph.D.

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Bestselling thriller author, US Army vet, and "Literary Rebel" William Miller steps into the Interrogation Room to clear up a few things about his craft and writing. William joined the Army after 9/11, and has since traveled the world, taught English in China, and studied creative writing at Eckerd College. He wrote four hard-boiled novels for Delight Games before publishing the first novel in his wildly successful Jake Noble series.

In this episode, William and host Gavin Reese discuss human trafficking, crafting gripping scenes and characters, finding expert technical advice, and why his wife should investigate his murder.

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