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Eric Rickstad (I Am Not Who You Think I Am) joins Eric as co-host and interviews with authors John Copenhaver (The Savage Kind) Dennis Palumbo (Panic Attack) and Alverne Ball (Blue Religion) plus She Said/She Said reviews Nanny Needed by Georgina Cross. All music used by Permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes:Blueprint by JahzzarSundrops by The Polish AmbassadorModulation of the Spirit by Little Glass Men Caye caulker by KapnobataiSomething Elated by Broke For Free Mells Parade by Broke For FreeLuminous by Broke For Free The Shepherd by The Mini VandalsZodiac by JahzzarSouth Street Strut by The Great North Sound Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric is joined by co-host Frank Zafiro and guests Amanda Jayatissa (My Sweet Girl), Suruthi Bala & Hannah Maguire from Redhanded! the podcast and the new book, and Swedish author Tove Alsterdal (We Know You Remember)All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes:Blueprint by JahzzarSouth Street Strut by The Great North Sound SocietyJazz Mango by Joey PecoraroZodiac by JahzzarWarm Up Suit by Broke For FreeThe Diplomatic Scandal by The Polish AmbassadorThe Queen Will See You by The Mini Vandals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the end of summer and we have a super sized episode for you. 5 amazing authors including Matthew Fitzsimmons (Constance), Rachel Howzell Hall (These Toxic Things) Taylor Moore (Down Range), Tessa Lunney (Autumn Leaves, 1922) and Elisabeth De Mariaffi (The Retreat) All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode inclludes:Blueprint by JahzzarSunday by Otis McDonaldKnock Knock by Podington BearMagic In The Other by CruiserWarm Up Suit by Broke For FreeSomething Wobbly by Broke For FreeRamona by Macchiato Funky Boots for Seven Miles by Kielokaz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric is joined by co-host Naomi Hirahara (Clark and Division) and authors Andrea Bartz (We Were Never Here), SF Kosa (The Night We Burned) and Claire Douglas (Then She Vanishes)all music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes:Blueprint by JahzzarWarm Up Suit by Broke For Free Breakfast With Tiffany BY Broke For FreeModulation of the Spirit by Little Glass Men Something Elated by Broke For Free Oxygenating Mars by The Polish AmbassadorTime Piece by Silent PartnerBring Me The Night by Broke For Free Ramona by Macchiato Funky  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric talks to authors Bracken MacLeod (Closing Costs), best-seller Shari Lapena (Not A Happy Family) and Chris Offut (The Killing Hills)All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Blueprint by JahzzarBring Me The Night by Broke For Free Enchanter by The Polish AmbassadorSomething Elated by Broke For Free Keep It Tight by John Deley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric talks with mega-bestsellers Karin Slaughter (False Witness) Brad Parks (Unthinkable) and Glen Erik Hamilton (Island of Thieves)All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes:Blueprint by JahzzarJazz Mango by Joey PecoraroThe Queen Will See You by The Mini VandalsWarm Up Suit by Broke For FreeWalk With Me by TrackTribeLike You Mean It by Dan Lebowitz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Accomplished authors turned co-writers Tess Gerritsen and Gary Braver talk their new collaboration, Choose Me. Willa C Richards on her debut novel The Comfort of Monsters. Also Palm Springs noir contributing authors Tod Goldberg, Janet Fitch and Barbara DeMarco-Barrett. Plus reviews of Razorblade Tears and Arsenic & Adobo.All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Blueprint by JahzzarHip Bone by Quincas MoreiraCome and Get It! by Dan LebowitzMagic In The Other by Brooklyn CoolElla Vater by The Mini VandalsFinland by TrackTribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cate Holahan (Her Three Lives) joins Eric from the co host seat along with guests Tracy Clark (Runner) and Morgan Cry (Thirty-One Bones) Plus She Said/She Said reviews In My Dreams I Hold A Knife by Ashley WinsteadAll music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes:Blueprint by Jahzzar Breakfast With Tiffany BY Broke For FreeSan Fran Interlude by StrobotoneFuck It by Broke For FreeLuminous by Broke For Free Mells Parade by Broke For FreeHindsight by Ian SutherlandBoots for Seven Miles by KielokazModulation of the Spirit by Little Glass Men  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time and entire episode is given over to a single author. And who else but Joe R Lansdale? His latest is Moon Lake but he has dozens of novels, hundreds of short stories, films, TV episodes and more. Eric and Joe engage in a wide-ranging conversation about his storied career.All music is used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Blueprint by JahzzarWell And Good by Podington BearReckoning by Podington BearLock and Key by Silent PartnerSkuba Drive by Quincas Moreira Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura McHigh returns to the co host chair with Eric as he talks with award-winning writer SA Cosby (Razorblade Tears) Maureen Johnson (The Box In The Woods) and a discussion about LGBTQ authors with Greg Herren and Dharma Kelleher.All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes:Blueprint by JahzzarMells Parade by Broke For FreeJazz Mango by Joey PecoraroSlotcar by Podington BearThe Collector by Broke For Free Bring Me The Night by Broke For Free  Breakfast With Tiffany By Broke For Free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an all Scandinavian special! Eric is joined by Icelandic authors Eva Björg Ægisdóttir (Girls Who Lie), Sólveig Pálsdóttir (Silenced) along with British author who writes about Iceland, Quentin Bates (the office Gunnhilder series), who also translates many books into English. And from Sweden, Carin Gerhardsen (Black Ice, the Hammarby series)All music used by permission. Music in this episode includes:Blueprint by JahzzarSelf Driving by SroBoots for Seven Miles by KielokazHindsight by Ian Sutherland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a full slate of authors from across genres. Crime writer David Swinson and his new coming-of-age tale, City on the Edge. Best selling horror writer Josh Malerman (BIrdbox) with his new novel, Goblin. Joani Elliott and her humorous novel, The Audacity of Sara Grayson. Eli Cranor and his upcoming novel, Don't Know Tough. And Stephen Mack Jones with his latest August Snow novel, Dead of Winter.All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes:Blueprint by JahzzarZodiac by JahzzarWarm Up Suit by Broke For FreeThe Collector by Broke For Free Quit Bitching by Broke For Free Doomflaffsonoria by Ars SonorBring Me The Night by Broke For Free Hindsight by Ian_SutherlandLike You Mean It by Dan Lebowitz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-host Ellen Byron joins Eric to talk cozy mysteries and help introduce legendary thriller writer Linwood Barclay (Find You First) and debut author Mia Manansala (Arsenic and Adobo)Eric and Ellen are joined by Jennifer J Chow and Olivia Matthews to discuss the origins of the cozy mystery as we know it today. Plus a visit from resident reviewers The Malmons who talk up The Wild by Owen Laukkanen and the latest Eric Carter Urban Fantasy Thriller by Stephen Blackmoore.All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Blueprint by JahzzarFinland by TrackTribeJazz Mango by Joey PecoraroSouth Street Strut by The Great North Sound SocietyThe Bywater by The Mini VandalsThe Shepherd by The Mini VandalsMagic In The Other by CruiserWalk With Me by TrackTribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a jam-packed episode Eric talks to authors Chris Whitaker (We Begin At The End) Amy Suiter Clarke (Girl, 11) and Nicci French (The Other Side Of The Door). Plus, the duo behind the Best of Manhunt collections and She Said/She Said reviews Don't Turn Around by Jessica BarryAll music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes:Blueprint by JahzzarThe Bywater by The Mini VandalsSlynk & Mr Stabalina by The JamThe Queen Will See You by The Mini VandalsThe Shepherd by The Mini VandalsThen A Left Turn by Jeremy KorpasWalk With Me by TrackTribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Jacqueline 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