Game of Books

S2E4 - Corks & Conversation with Lisa Unger

Christie and Cathi interview award winning author Lisa Unger. As they sip on Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, they discuss Lisa Unger's latest book "The Stranger Inside" as well as Lisa's writing process.

S2E3 - The Stranger Inside & FitVine Sauvignon Blanc

Christie and Cathi discuss "The Stranger Inside" by Lisa Unger while sipping from FitVine Sauvignon Blanc. Discussions include vigilantes and how to name your characters.

S2E2 - Corks & Conversation with Hank Phillippi Ryan

This week, Cathi and Christie have an insightful conversation with Hank Phillippi Ryan ("The Murder List", "Trust Me"). They drink Llama Malbec and talk with Hank about her career and approaches to writing.

S2E1 - The Murder List & Girl and Dragon Cabernet

We start out Killer Season 2 with Hank Phillippi Ryan's book "The Murder List." Christie and Cathi try Girl and Dragon Cabernet while discussing deadly spaghetti and how to approach writing a book.

Episode 23 - Trivento Malbec and Into the Black Nowhere

In the finale of our first season, Cathi and Christie taste Trivento Malbec as they discuss the book "Into the Black Nowhere" by Meg Gardiner. The conversation this week is centered around serial killers.

Episode 22 - Karin Slaughter, Lee Child, and Moscato!

Christie and Cathi drink Seven Daughters Moscato as they talk about Lee Child and Karin Slaughter's short story "Cleaning the Gold." They also discuss skittles and how to write character's voices.

Corks and Conversation #9 - Carla Norton

This week, Christie and Cathi interview Carla Norton, author of "What Doesn't Kill Her" and "The Edge of Normal." The conversation encompasses Carla's journey from editing in Japan, to true crime writing, to novel writing. As they discuss, they sip a couple of California red blends; Once Upon a Vine, and The Dreaming Tree.

Episode 21 - Clos du Bois Pinot Grigio and Run Away

Cathi and Christie drink Clos du Bois Pinot Grigio this week as they discuss Harlan Coben's "Run Away." This week's topics are graduation ceremonies and the varying names for Mahi Mahi.

Corks and Conversation #8 - Elaine Viets

Cathi and Christie are joined by award winning author, Elaine Viets at Sleuthfest 2019. From teddy bears to Mexican food to organizational skills, they cover many topics in this fun and enjoyable conversation. Elaine has written the Dead-End Job series, and her latest mystery is "Ice Blonde" from the Angela Richman, death investigator series. This week's wine is Fat Bastard.

Episode 20 - Alamos Malbec and Saving Meghan

Christie and Cathi discuss D.J. Palmer's "Saving Meghan." Additionally, our hosts discuss querying and their experiences sending letters and manuscripts to agents. For the food and wine portion of the conversation, they share their thoughts on chicken soup as they taste Alamos Malbec.