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Author Kris Calvin joins Eric as guest co host. Featuring interviews with Alma Katsu (Red Widow) Peter Swanson (Every Vow You Break) and Wallace Stroby (Heaven's A Lie).All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes:Blueprint by JahzzarBlue Break by Silent PartnerDowntown by Podington BearHungaria by Latche SwingJazz In Paris by Media Right ProductionsKeep It Tight by John DeleyReckoning by Podington Bear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric talks with three amazing authors with the help of guest co-host Erica Ruth Neubauer (Death At Wedgefield Manor) Legendary creator of Maisie Dobbs, Jaqueline Winspear, debut author and criminal defense attorney Nadine Matheson and thriller writer Ell Marr all discus their latest books.All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes:Blueprint by JahzzarBoots for Seven Miles by KielokazWarm Up Suit by Broke For FreeThe Diplomatic Scandal by The Polish AmbassadorDevil on my Shoulder by The Underscore OrkestraEvidence Song by The Good Lawdz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric springs a surprise co[hosting gig on the Malmons in this episode, then he talks with Peter Robinson, author of the long-running DCI Banks novels series. Debut author Robyn Gigl (By Way Of Sorrow) and French author Johana Gustawsson (Blood Song)All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes:Blueprint by JahzzarFeeling Like A Delicate Cookie by Captive Portal Something Elated by Broke For Free Magic In The Other by CruiserSwing 39 by Latche Swing Songe D'Automne by Latche SwingRamona by Macchiato Funky  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Small press and self published authors are in the spotlight this week. Writers like Mick McCrary, Jonathan Brown, Delia C Pitts, Murphy Morrison and Greg Hickey all chat with Eric. Plus we hear from Gabriel Valjean, Mark Atley, Eric Dezenhall and Sandra Wells.All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes:Blueprint by JahzzarModulation of the Spirit by Little Glass MenLuminous by Broke For Free Blue Highway by Podington BearRhythm Changes by John Deley and the 41 PlayersKnock Knock by Podington BearRythme Gitan by Latche SwingSouth Street Strut by The Great North Sound SocietyKnockOut by TrackTribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric is joined in the co-host seat by author Greg Levin (In Wolves' Clothing, The Exit Man, Sick To Death). They talk with debut medical thriller author Tammy Euliano (Fatal Intent) Thriller writer Rio Youers (Lola On Fire) and true crime author Harold Schechter (Maniac)All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes:Blueprint by Jahzzar Enchanter by The Polish AmbassadorBoots for Seven Miles by KielokazSomething Elated by Broke For Free Give by Silent PartnerLuminous by Broke For Free Now Son by Podington BearReckoning by Podington Bear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric is joined by TV writer Lindsey Allen, winner of our co-host for a day contest! They speak with legendary author JA Jance, thriller writer Steve Berry and novelist and screenwriter Daniel Pyne. Plus Eric is joined to answer A Question by author Jake Hinkson and the team behind Renee Patrick, Rosemarie and Vince Keenan.All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes:Blueprint by Jahzzar Ramona by Macchiato Funky  Breakfast With Tiffany BY Broke For FreeBrooke's Dream by Dan LebowitzSouth Street Strut by The Great North Sound SocietySkuba Drive by Quincas Moreira800 Lives by Everet Almond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Julia Dahl (writer of the Rebekah Roberts series) joins Eric as co-host to talk with Dana Stabenow (the Kate Shugak series and Liam Campbell series), cold war spy novelist Paul Vidich and author and forensics expert Jennifer Graeser Dornbush (Hole In The Woods). Plus the Malmons review the latest from Jess Lourey and Matthew IdenAll music used by permission under creative commons license. Music in this episode includes:Blueprint by Jahzzar Sundrops by The Polish AmbassadorMells Parade by Broke For FreeCome and Get It! by Dan LebowitzBotanic Garden by JahzzarWarm Up Suit by Broke For FreeHang for Days by Silent PartnerZodiac by Jahzzar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric talks with German best seller Sebastian Fitzek about his new novel, The Package, then Isabella Maldonado about her new series starter The Cipher, then debut author Fiona King Foster about The Captive. Plus, a new segment - A Question - with Jason Pinter and Nick Petrie discussing long running series and how they keep up the quality.All music used by permission under the creative common license. Music in this episode includes:Blueprint by Jahzzar The Queen Will See You by The Mini VandalsSlynk & Mr Stabalina by The JamSomething Elated by Broke For FreeLike You Mean It by Dan LebowitzHip Bone by Quincas Moreira Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back from hiatus and here for the new season. Eric talks with Swedish superstars Lars Kepler about their latest, Lazarus. Lee Goldberg stops by with his new Even Ronin thriller, Bone Canyon. And debut author Nev March is here with her mystery Murder In Old Bombay.Plus a visit from resident book reviewers The Malmons.Music used by permission under the creative commons agreement. Music in this episode includes: Blueprint by Jahzzar Ella Vater by The Mini VandalsCruiser by Magic In The OtherThe Shepherd by The Mini VandalsThen A Left Turn by Jeremy KorpasJazz Mango by Joey PecoraroWalk With Me by TrackTribeSouth Street Strut by The Great North Sound SocietyA Year by Broke For FreeKnockOut by TrackTribe

3 authors, 3 doctors! Plus a fall book preview featuring recommended books coming out later this year. All music use by permission. Music in this episode includes: Keep It Tight by John Deley Menilmontant by Latche Swing The Diplomatic Scandal by The Polish Ambassador Boots for Seven Miles by Kielokaz They Went Shopping by Captive Portal Luminous by Broke For Free Richard's Stuff by Otis McDonald Palmtrees by The Brothers Records Super Bubbly by Jesse Spillane Songe D'Automne by Latche Swing

Four authors with three books join Eric to talk abotu their latest including co-authors Smith Henderson and Jon Marc Smith (Make The Cry) Heather Young (The Distant Dead) and debut author Micah Nemerever. All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: I Found a New Baby by Underscore Orkestra A Lil Somethin Somethin BY The Good Lawdz Evidence Song by The Good Lawdz Hungaria by Latche Swing

Eric is joined by Nancy Stohlman to talk about flash fiction and her new book Going Short. Plus authors Beau Johnson and Ryan Sayles. All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: The Diplomatic Scandal by The Polish Ambassador Urchins by Rondo Brothers You Like It by Vibe Tracks Chuuch BY The Good Lawdz Grassy Hill by Huma-Huma

Three great authors this time including debut thriller writer David Heska Wanbli Weiden (Winter Counts) the amazing Johnny Shaw (The Southland) and Jospeh Reid (Departure)  All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes:   Skuba Drive by Quincas Moreira Breakfast With Tiffany by Broke For Free Fuck It by Broke For Free Luminous by Broke For Free Something Elated by Broke For Free Pomade by Silent Partner Keep It Tight by John Deley

It's a cornucopia of accents on the show this week as four authors from all over the world discuss four very different books. With Gigi Pandian, David Joy, Poppy Gee and Jax Miller. All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Rocker Chicks by Audionautix Soma by teeho x VYVCH Enchanter by The Polish Ambassador Oxygenating Mars by The Polish Ambassador Self Driving by Sro Ramona by Macchiato Funky They Went Shopping by Captive Portal Sunday by Otis McDonald

Co-Host Halley Sutton (The Lady Upstairs) joins Eric to chat with SA Cosby (Blacktop Wasteland) and SC Perkins (Lineage Most Lethal) All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Boots for Seven Miles by Kielokaz El Fuego BY Polyrhythmics Sundrops by The Polish Ambassador Feeling Like A Delicate Cookie by Captive Portal I'se a Muggin by The Underscore Orkestra Ramona by Macchiato Funky San Fran Interlude  by Strobotone

Eric is joined by three wonderful authors - Lee Matthew Goldberg (The Ancestor), Lydia Kang (Opium and Absinthe) and Timothy Jay Smith (Fire on the Island) All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Caye caulker by Kapnobatai Fake by EME HACHE Feeling Like A Delicate Cookie by Captive Portal Luminous by Broke For Free Fuck It by Broke For Free

Guest co-host Cheryl Head joins Eric to chat with Steve Hockensmith (Holmes on the Range) and Sara Sligar (Take Me Apart) All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: ChaCha Fontanez by Jimmy Fontanez I Don't Know Why by Pimpstrut Local 13 Hungaria by Latche Swing Keep It Tight by John Deley Liam Rides A Pony by Polyrhythmics  

Eric talks with authors Michael Elias (You Can Go Home Now), Jennifer Chow (Mimi Lee Gets A Clue) and Richard Prosch (the Dan Spalding series) All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Right Place, Right Time by Silent Partner Reckoning by Podington Bear Uptown by Podington Bear Violet by Podington Bear Now Son by Podington Bear Keep It Tight by John Deley

Eric talks with Scottish author Peter May (Lockdown), mystery author Jill Orr (The Full Scoop) and the triumphant return of SW Lauden (Good Girls Don't) All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Cockpit by Silent Partner Dollar Dub by Midnight North Rocker Chicks by Audionautix Time Piece by Silent Partner Friction Looks by Silent Partner

Author Faye Snowden joins Eric for co hosting duties this time as they talk with writers Nikki Dolson (Love and other Criminal Behavior) and Stephen Graham Jones (The Only Good Indians) Plus Staff Picks from Book People in Austin, TX. All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: All Hot Lights by Podington Bear Chuuch BY The Good Lawdz Companheir by A Magnifique Bande dos Homes sen Medo Sunday by Otis McDonald Seven Twenty by Diamond Ortiz Mob Battle by Silent Partner