This week's episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Len Joy.Get to know Len and his books, as well as his interest in athletics and how it has inspired his writing.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remi

Philip Marlowe in ‘The Black Halo’ – S. 9, Ep. 25

25 days ago 32m 27s

This week’s episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features another great story from The Adventures of Philip Marlowe.Feel free to check out the video version, too.Check us out on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimecafeWhere ad-free episode

Interview with Amanda Lamb – S. 9, Ep. 24

Mar 17th, 2024

Our guest for this episode of the Crime Cafe podcast is crime fiction and true crime writer Amanda Lamb.Join us as we discuss her career in journalism and how close she came to going to law school! Yikes! :) Good call, BTW.Before I bring on

Interview with Faye Snowden – S. 9, Ep. 23

Mar 3rd, 2024

Our guest for this episode of the Crime Cafe podcast is Southern Gothic mystery writer Faye Snowden.Check out our discussion of her Killing Series and what inspires her to write.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crim

Interview with Leanne Kale Sparks – S. 9, Ep. 22

Feb 18th, 2024

Our guest for this episode is thriller author Leanne Kale Sparks.Check out the podcast to hear more about her Kendall Beck series and the authors who inspire her, amongst other things.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the

Interview with Melissa Yi – S. 9, Ep. 21

Feb 4th, 2024

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer Melissa Yi.Don't miss our discussion of her Dr. Hope Sze series and the Seven Deadly Sins!And the play Terminally Ill!Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you t

Interview with Laurie Buchanan – S. 9, Ep. 20

Jan 21st, 2024

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer Laurie Buchanan.Among other things, we talk about her (planned) nine-book Sean McPherson series.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has t

Interview with Crime Writer Jason Kapcala – S. 9, Ep. 19

Jan 7th, 2024

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer Jason Kapcala.Check our discussion about his novel, Hungry Town, along with his other writing.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two

Interview with Crime Writer Kim Hays – S. 9, Ep. 18

Dec 31st, 2023

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer Kim Hays.Learn all about her Linder and Donatelli mysteries here.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine bo

Interview with Crime Writer F.R. Jameson – S. 9, Ep. 17

Dec 24th, 2023

Listen to the podcast on Substack.This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer and cinephile F.R. Jameson.Plans are afoot for you to see more of us here and here!Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you tha

Interview with Crime Writer Jeremy Scott – S. 9, Ep. 16

Dec 17th, 2023

Listen to the podcast on Substack.This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer and CinemaSins co-creator Jeremy Scott.Learn more about how he became a comic film commentator and about his debut novel, When the Corn

Interview with Crime Writer S.J. Rozan – S. 9, Ep. 15

Dec 10th, 2023

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer S.J. Rozan.Learn more about her life as an architect and writer, as well as her book about the real mayors of New York!Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you th

Interview with Crime Writer Michael Farris Smith – S. 9, Ep. 14

Dec 3rd, 2023

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer Michael Farris Smith.Check out his story! From award-winning author to screenwriter-producer!Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two

Interview with Crime Writer Liz Alterman – S. 9, Ep. 13

Nov 26th, 2023

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer Liz Alterman.Don't miss her book giveaway! Liz is giving away a signed copy of her novel The Perfect Neighborhood. To enter, just subscribe to her Substack newsletter.Bef

Interview with Crime Writer David Swinson – S. 9, Ep. 12

Nov 19th, 2023

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer David Swinson.Learn all about David's latest release, Sweet Thing, and some of his other work. Not to mention that the guy's met Hunter S. Thompson and Timothy Leary. Now,

Interview with Crime Writer Kathleen Kaska – S. 9, Ep. 11

Nov 12th, 2023

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer Kathleen Kaska.Check out how she got the inspiration to write the Sydney Lockhart mysteries. It all started with the thing at the hotel ... but I can't tell you what that

Interview with Crime Writers David Bushman and Mark T. Givens – S. 9, Ep. 10

Oct 29th, 2023

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writers David Bushman and Mark T. Givens.Check out our discussion of the fascinating true story that inspired the show Twin Peaks.Before I bring on my guests, I’ll just remind y

Interview with Crime Writer Kristen Bird – S. 9, Ep. 9

Oct 15th, 2023

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer Kristen Bird.Check out our discussion of her latest novel Watch it Burn, along with the book she’s giving away I Love it When You Lie.Remember to leave a comment here to

Interview with Crime Writer Brian Lebeau – S. 9, Ep. 8

Oct 1st, 2023

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer Brian Lebeau.Check out our discussion of his debut novel A Disturbing Nature and how he's expanding the story into a series.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind y

Interview with Crime Writer Matt Witten – S. 9, Ep. 7

Sep 17th, 2023

This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Matt Witten.Check out our discussion of the writing life and writing for television. Not to mention his latest book, Killer Story.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll

S. 9, Ep. 6: Interview with Crime Writer Naomi Hirahara

Sep 3rd, 2023

This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Naomi Hirahara.Check out our discussion about her latest work: a series of historical novels, as well as her inspiration for writing them.Before I bring on my gue

S. 9, Ep. 5: Interview with Crime Writer Verónica Gutiérrez

Aug 20th, 2023

This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Verónica Gutiérrez.Verónica has had an inspiring career. Learn more about that, as well as how she’s used her experiences to inform her first novel, As You Look.B

S. 9, Ep. 4 – Philip Marlowe in ‘The Restless Day’

Aug 6th, 2023

This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features another entry in the Adventures of Philip Marlowe entitled “The Restless Day.” I've had a few of those.Feel free to check out the video version, too.Check us out on Patreon: https://www.patreo

S. 9, Ep. 3: Interview with Crime Writer Nicholas Chiarkas

Jul 23rd, 2023

This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Nicholas Chiarkas.Check out our discussion of his Weepers series!Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the

S. 9, Ep. 2: Interview with Crime Writer Addison McKnight

Jul 9th, 2023

This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Addison McKnight, the pen name for co-authors Nicole Moleti and Krista Wells.Check out our discussion of how they got started and their process as collaborators.B