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Have I Mentioned My Audiobooks?
Hi, all! 🙂 Just so you know, I'm still in the process of coming out with a print edition of my latest novel, Fatal Connections. However, I also wanted to share with you excerpts from my various audiobooks! Right at the moment, along with the audio version of my first...
S. 7, Ep. 15: Interview with Crime Writer Ellery Kane
This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Ellery Kane. Check out our interview to learn more about her work in forensic psychology and her fiction. This is the Crime Cafe, your podcasting source of great crime, suspense and...
The Crime Cafe with Thriller Writer Ellery Kane
For our first Crime Cafe episode of the new year, we have my interview with thriller writer Ellery Kane. Check out our discussion of her work as a forensic pathologist and how it's inspired her to write crime fiction. Transcript to come when the audio podcast goes up!...
My Book Review of ‘The Darkest Glare’
Hi! Today, I'm reviewing The Darkest Glare by Chip Jacobs. And I thought this was pretty interesting. I don't read a lot of true crime, but when I do, I find I'm usually very engaged in stories where I understand something about the people involved. And I think that's...
Guest Post and Book Giveaway from Ellery Kane
Hello! Happy new year! So, back to work, eh? 🙂 Our upcoming guest on Crime Cafe podcast is crime writer Ellery Kane, who has a most interesting occupation, which she'll tell you about in her guest post today. Along with said guest post, she's giving away signed...
Let’s Raise a Toast to 2021!
It's been quite a year, I must say. Even though it was hardly the perfect year, I managed to get through it in one piece, which is nothing short of amazing! In fact, I'm putting together an end-of-the-year video, which I hope to complete before the year ends. 🙂 I'll...
Interview with Crime Writer Rod Sadler: S. 7, Ep. 14
This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Rod Sadler. Check out his thoughts about the upcoming release on parole of a convicted serial killer. This is the Crime Cafe, your podcasting source of great crime, suspense and thriller...
My Book Review of ‘At the Stroke of Midnight’
Hi! Today, I'm reviewing At the Stroke of Midnight by John K. Butler. It's a collection of his pulp fiction from Dime Detective. See that there? Dime Detective. Isn't that cool? Anyway, there's a lot that's cool about this book. I mean, I just love this kind of...
The Crime Cafe Interview with Rod Sadler
In my final episode of the year, this week's Crime Cafe interview is with true crime author Rod Sadler. Check out our conversation here! If you enjoy the interviews, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon.
Interview with Crime Writer David Kushner: S. 7, Ep. 13
This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer David Kushner. Check out our discussion his nine-part series on Substack about a murder at the Texas Renaissance Fair and other writing. This is the Crime Cafe, your podcasting source of...
Guest Post and Book Giveaway from Rod Sadler
This week I have a guest post and book giveaway from true crime writer Rod Sadler. To enter the giveaway for a free signed copy of KILLING WOMEN, be the first person to email Rod at rodsadlerauthor@gmail.com and mention the Crime Cafe in the email. Include your name,...
The Crime Cafe Interview with David Kushner
In a special "nearly end of the year" episode of the Crime Cafe podcast, my interview this week is with true crime author and journalist David Kushner. Check out our discussion about the brutal murder that took place at the Texas Renaissance Fair and his nine-part...
Interview with Crime Writer John Gaspard: S. 7, Ep. 12
Debbi Mack interviews crime writer John Gaspard. This is the Crime Cafe, your podcasting source of great crime, suspense and thriller writing. I’m your host Debbi Mack. Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the...
My Book Review of ‘Divine Justice’
Hi! Today, I'm reviewing Divine Justice by Joanne Hichens. It's a Rae Valentine mystery or thriller, actually. And it deals with a group of people who are really nutty led by a guy who is really, really nutty. So, they’re kind of cult-like people in here and it's a...
The Crime Cafe Interview with John Gaspard
This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer John Gaspard. Check out our conversation about his mystery series, as well as his experiences as an indie filmmaker.
My Book Review of ‘Murder in Old Bombay’
Hi, today I'm reviewing Murder in Old Bombay. This is another one that was submitted for Hammett consideration. And it's by Nev March. And I really enjoyed this book more than I expected to. I mean, normally I do not read books with covers like this. Really. I don't...
Guest Post and Giveaway from John Gaspard
Today's Crime Cafe guest post and giveaway comes from John Gaspard. In fact, you can get a copy of the giveaway right here! I'll let John explain how. ***** In anticipation of my upcoming interview on the Crime Café Podcast, below is a short story that acts as a...
The Sisters in Crime Holiday Event!
Every year, my local chapter of Sisters in Crime holds its annual holiday Mystery Extravaganza. It's where the member authors who've published this year can talk about the book(s) and stories they've written. If I have a book out that year, I make it a point to...