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Mystery writers Cathi, in the North, and Christie, in the South, bring together wine, food and books in a mysteriously funny way.
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On this week’s Crime Book Chat - March 2023 episode, Christie & Cathi get up close and personal with these inspirational crime fiction authors, T. R. Hendricks (The Instructor), Karen Odden (Under a Veiled Moon), and Gary Grossman with Ed Fuller (Red Chaos). We learned the stories behind the stories and had a few laughs along the way. These generous and successful writers give writing tips and insights you won't want to miss! Episode Highlights
(01:36) - T.R. Hendricks Introduction
(05:31) - Gary Grossman Introduction
(11:42) - Karen Odden Introduction
(16:06) - Dealing with big themes
(25:27) - How these writers write
(33:57) - Question in the Bottle: Would you rather run 100 mph or fly 20 mph?
(35:47) - How to jump out of an airplane 5 times
(40:38) - Most surprising and most challenging parts of writing life
(51:18) - It's magical to see your book on the shelf
(53:22) - Final Question: Forming the GoB squad
(57:35) - Contact info for the authors
Friday Mar 17, 2023
Friday Mar 17, 2023
On this week’s Corks & Conversation with Ellie Marney episode Christie & Cathi chat with the award-winning author of suspenseful historical mystery, The Killing Code. We time-traveled to talk about kangaroos, #loveozyabookclub, and the power of reading! We loved all Ellie had to share from down under in Australia - such fun! Episode Highlights
(02:05) - Time Travel and Kangaroos
(06:45) - Writing about Washington D.C. from Australia
(16:00) - Question in a bottle: One new hobby
(21:30) - #LoveOzYAbookclub
(26:00) - The Power of Reading!
(31:30) - Final Question
(33:57) - Contact Info
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
On this week’s Corks & Conversation with Jennifer Herrera episode, Christie & Cathi talk with the debut author of the critically acclaimed thriller, The Hunter. We talked about small town crime, caves, bats and tik tok in addition to info on agents and authors. We loved all Jennifer had to share - such fun!
Episode Highlights
Episode Highlights
(02:15) - Karin Slaughter Blurb
(04:46) - Small Towns
(08:30) - Copper Falls a real town?
(11:17) - Caves
(16:54) - Question in the bottle: Choose one chore to get done by magic
(17:54) - Bat Stories
(22:20) - An agent and an author
(29:05) - TikTok
(31:03) - Best friend is her agent
(32:35) - Final Question
(33:44) - Contact Info
(34:19) - Christie's Bat Story
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Friday Mar 03, 2023
On this week’s Corks & Conversation with Tracy Clark episode, Christie & Cathi talk with the two-time Sue-Grafton Memorial Award winning author about her new book, HIDE, among other things! Tracy gives us the low down on writing serial killers, Noir at the Bar, Broadway Baby, and her hometown Chicago. We enjoyed every minute of this fun and informative conversation with Tracy!
Episode Highlights
(01:15) - Noir at the Bar experience
(02:58) - Tracy thinks writing the demented mind is cool
(03:43) - Christie agrees
(07:56) - Cathi explains with the help of Stephen King
(08:19) - What is Noir at the Bar anyway?
(10:55) - What happens when you hand the book into the publisher?
(12:07) - Tracy’s a Broadway Baby
(14:19) - Cathi’s Chicago trip & tips
(18:01) - Tracy puts real Chicago in her books
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
On this week’s Corks & Conversation II with Kris Calvin episode Christie & Cathi meet up again with the amazing author of Under a Broken Sky. She is such an insightful person with so much to share with us and our listeners about her path to a grateful life. This has to be one of our most inspiring conversations!
Episode Highlights:
(04:56) Writing is what makes her want to live to be 100
(05:54) Just keep trying to find your thing!
(07:51) Swimming in the Good!
(09:07) Describe yourself in three words
(14:08) Under a Broken Sky
(23:51) Shout out to agent Abby Saul
(25.22) Lee Child’s Advice!
Friday Feb 17, 2023
Friday Feb 17, 2023
On this week’s GOBrecs Book Club - The House In The Pines episode Christie & Cathi return to our roots and talk wine, food, and mysteries. We loved talking about this thriller by Ana Reyes which is also a Reese's Book Club pick. Check out the highlights and have a listen!
Episode Highlights:
(00:48) Reese's book club pick introduced by Christie
(01:28) How many copies are we giving away?
(02:10) No spoiler description of the story
(04:16) What inspired Ana Reyes to write this book?
(05:08) Book Club recipes from the book!
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Friday Feb 10, 2023
On this week’s Corks & Conversation with Lars Emmerich episode Christie & Cathi talk with the best-selling author of the Sam Jameson novels. His stand-alone thriller, Monarch, delves into international espionage through the mysterious Quinn. A fast-paced story that includes murder and deception, with a little love in the mix. We enjoyed every minute of this fun and informative conversation with Lars!
Episode Highlights
(01:20) - What Should our readers know about Quinn?
(03:08) - Does Quinn work for the government?
(04:24) - Do you plan when you write?
(05:39) - Bring together public discourse with writing
(08:55) - Question in a bottle: What would you do to inconvenience the jerks of the world?
(10:20) - Firing Amazon
(13:24) - Do you mail the books out yourself?
(18:04) - Mostly E books/ kindles
(21:30) - You’re interesting history
(23:35) - Final Question
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
On this week’s Crime Book Chat - February 2023 episode, we get up close and personal with four delightful crime fiction authors, Lisa Black (Red Flags), Tammy Euliano (Misfire), Jodé Millman (Hooker Avenue), and Terri Parlato (All The Dark Places). We learned the stories behind the stories and had a few laughs along the way. These generous and successful writers give writing tips and even a creepy tale or two. You won’t be disappointed if you are looking for laughs, insights, and inspiration!
(01:07) - Tammy Euliano Introduction
(02:41) - Terri Parlato Introduction
(03:43) - Lisa Black Introduction
(05:59) - Jodé Millman Introduction
(08:36) - Where do the characters and plot come from?
(17:57) - What is your process?
(25:48) - Question in the bottle: Would you rather give up cussing or ice cream
(28:53) - What about the writing and publishing industry surprised and challenged you
(33:10) - What is some advice and what are you working on next? (38:09) - Forming the GOB squad
(40:40) - How to reach out to the authors
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
On this week’s Corks & Conversation with Iris Yamashita episode, Christie & Cathi talk with the author of City Under One Roof, an atmospheric thriller that is set in Point Mettier, Alaska. A small remote town where all the residents live in one apartment building. Long winter nights, what can go wrong? Well, murder for one! Enjoy this talk with a glass of Cardinal Rule Cab like we did!
Episode Highlights:
(05:15) Here’s the character spark
(08:04) Is it a real place?
(10:35) How do you feel about cold weather?
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
On this week’s Corks & Conversation with Elle Grawl episode, Christie & Cathi talk with the author of One of Those Faces, a creepy thriller that involves murder among dopplegangers. We loved the book! Such an insightful and funny conversation, including discovering Elle’s favorite dinosaur!
Episode Highlights:
(05:45) Doppelgangers
(13:17) Who doesn’t love J.T. Ellison?
(21:04) Dinosaur awards
(24:11) Don’t give up!