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S. 8, Ep. 28 – Bonus Episode with Debbi Mack
This is ad-free bonus episode to finish up Season Eight. Just a quick update on my plans (or possible plans) for the podcast. Here's a PDF copy of the episode. Hi everyone. Well, it's taken me a while to put up this particular episode, which I hadn't quite expected a...
My Book Review of ‘Age of Vice’
Hi everyone. Today I'm doing a review of this book, Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor. But first I want to tell you, yeah, you may have noticed a new setup here. It's a little different. The angle on me might be a little different. I'm on a laptop now, a MacBook,...
The Crime Cafe, Season Eight – Bonus Episode
Hi everyone. Well, it's taken me a while to put up this particular episode, which I hadn't quite expected a lot of things to happen, unfortunately. For one thing, my computer crashed. That did not help at all in terms of getting things done on this podcast or on...
S. 8, Ep. 27: Interview with Crime Writer T.W. Lawless
This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer T.W. Lawless. Check out our discussion of his Peter Clancy series … and more! Transcript now available in PDF. Debbi: Hi everyone. My final guest for this season, although actually I'm...
A Couple of Announcements
Hi everyone. Well, two great things are happening, or one great thing has happened and another great thing will be happening. The thing that will be happening is this weekend. I'll be one of the writers working on the 48 Hour Film Project with the Women in Film and...
The Crime Cafe with T.W. Lawless
Our guest for the final episode of Season Eight of the Crime Cafe podcast is crime writer Thomas Bell, who writes under the name T.W. Lawless. Check out the video interview, where we discuss his Peter Clancy series and the historical crime novel he co-authored with...
My Book Review of ‘Marple: Twelve New Stories’
Hi, today I'm reviewing Marple. It's the Twelve New Mysteries, Agatha Christie. Now, these are not written by Agatha Christie, but what they are basically is they're all short stories about Miss Marple. And I have to say that I enjoyed this very much for many reasons....
S. 8, Ep. 26: Interview with Bond novelist Kim Sherwood
This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with the first female Bond novelist, Kim Sherwood. You'll want to hear all about the latest developments in James Bond's world. Even if he is missing! And, for anyone who wants to write, this interview is...
My Book Review of ‘Double or Nothing’
Hi. Today I'm reviewing Double or Nothing by Kim Sherwood. I really love this book. It's the first James Bond novel written by a female author and she's going to be on the podcast. I've already taped the interview and so I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts....
The Crime Cafe with Kim Sherwood
This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with Kim Sherwood, the first female author to write a Bond novel. Exciting? Yes! Check out our interview here! And become a patron for access to bonus episodes and more!
S. 8, Ep. 25: Interview with Crime Writer Mark Schorr
This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer and psychotherapist Mark Schorr. Check out our discussion about his novels, as well as his other unique activities and interests, such as engaging in government-run ESP experiments. Got...
The Crime Cafe with Mark Schorr
This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer Mark Schorr. Along with writing crime fiction, Mark is a psychotherapist who provides crisis management training. He's also participated in a few unusual activities, such as being tested for ESP....
My Book Review of ‘Treachery Times Two’
Hi, today I'm reviewing Treachery Times Two by Robert McCaw. I like Robert McCaw's writing for his delightfully detailed and just eye-opening descriptions of Hawaii. I mean, I feel practically like I'm there when I'm reading his books, but I like this one because the...
An Interview with Me
In one of those odd twists of fate unexpected things that happen, Phil Shapiro, a fellow member of Women in Film & Video, interviewed me for his YouTube channel. So ... here we are, then! Hard to believe I once wrote of having a "near-panic attack" before...
S. 8, Ep. 24: Interview with Crime Writer Lorie Lewis Ham
This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer, podcaster, and journal editor/publisher Lorie Lewis Ham. Join us for a discussion of her new novel that takes place in Fresno, California! In the Tower District! 🙂 Not to mention her...
The Crime Cafe with Lorie Lewis Ham
Our guest for the next episode of the Crime Cafe podcast is the amazing Lorie Lewis Ham. Not only has she written several crime novels, including her latest book, One of Us, but she also publishes a literary journal, King's River Life, and has her own podcast,...
My Book Review of ‘Secret Lives’
Hi everyone. Today I'm reviewing Secret Lives. This is one by Mark de Castrique. Mark De Castrique, I think that's pronounced. Anyway. I love that cover, don't you? <laugh>? Isn't that nice? Yeah. I really love this book. It has an older woman in it who runs...
Guest Post and Book Giveaway by Lorie Lewis Ham
Our upcoming guest on the Crime Cafe podcast is the amazing Lorie Lewis Ham. Lorie not only writes crime fiction, but she has a podcast, Mysteryrat's Maze, and edits and publishes a weekly magazine! King's River Life! "A California magazine with local focus and global...