Game of Books

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!

 

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!

 

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

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

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?

 

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!

On this week’s Corks & Conversation with Matt Witten episode Christie & Cathi talk with the author of Killer Story, a thrilling novel about a true-crime podcaster whose investigative methods might be criminal. Very interesting and as podcasters we, of course, think Matt Witten has a very active imagination! You’ll love our insightful and often funny conversation about journalism and the ethics of spending money from questionable sources!

Episode Highlights:

(02:20) Dry January

(05:40) Journalism is having a tough time

(13:57) Losing a job

(19:46) What would you do?

(31:13) Project Runway

On this week’s Crime Book Chat - January 2023 episode, Christie & Cathi get up close and personal with four delightful crime fiction authors, Mindy Carlson (Her Dying Day), Meredith Hambrock (Other People’s Secrets), Raquel V. Reyes (Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking), and M. E. Roche (A Haunting on Dunbar Lane). 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!

Episode Highlights:

(11:20) Halloween décor turned deadly

(12:45) Dumpster baby embraces her identity

(14:55) Agatha Christie’s disappearance

(16.16) Chardonnay to the rescue

(18:37) Ghosts appear (seriously)

 

On this week’s Corks & Conversation with James Byrne episode Christie & Cathi talk with the elusive author of the thrilling novel, The GateKeeper. This fun talk was full of wit, insights and inspiration. They get to the bottom of using pseudonyms and casting book characters for the screen. You’ll love this last chat of 2022!

Episode Highlights:
(14:26) cheers to Lionel Messi!
(15:09) apartment dweller
(17:43) Luckiest Guy in the World
(21:55) Ever wondered about using a pseudonym?
(24:24) Cast your book!

On this week’s GOBrecs Book Club - Lessons in Chemistry and Maid for Love episode Christie & Cathi return to their roots and talk wine, food, and mysteries.  Wait, no! They diverged to historical fiction and romance! But still enjoyed some wine and food ... or cranberry margaritas! And it was so much fun!

Episode Highlights:
(02:07) Christie’s gift from Korea
(03:10) Marie Force Romance Writer
(04:10) Why we love romance (in addition to crime fiction!)
(09:35) Cranberry Margaritas!
(10:40) Lessons in Chemistry
(16:15) Christie’s book club
(18:09) Read Happy!