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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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Dec 16, 2022
Dec 16, 2022
43 min
On this week’s Corks & Conversation with Yasmin Angoe episode, Christie & Cathi have a great chat with author Yasmin Angoe, where they explore the themes of wounded survivors, reclaiming power after loss, and finding family straight from her best-selling novel They Come At Knight. Never fear, they fit in lots of laughs between sips of wine, including comparing her character, Nena Knight, to the Ginger Rogers of assassins.
(11:08) Ginger Rogers of assassins
(14:29) Wounds never really leave survivors
(22:06) how to reclaim your power after loss
(22:30) Finding a new family
(31:12) Dream deferred
(35:04) 100 rejections?!!
Dec 9, 2022
Dec 9, 2022
41 min
On this week’s Corks & Conversation with Wanda M. Morris episode Christie & Cathi have a great talk about the good, bad, & ugly of the 1960s from her best-selling novel Any Where You Run. Oh also, sisterly love and mountain biking. You won’t want to miss this fun, smart, interesting conversation!
Episode Highlights:
- (10:23) Lazy women’s research
- (11:47) The playlist that goes with the book!
- (14:12) The women are flawed and the men have big issues….
- (15:10) Sisterly love and admiration
- (19:07) Running theme in both books
- (21:12) Mountain climbing for the win
- (33:09) Pinch me moment
Dec 2, 2022
Dec 2, 2022
38 min
On this week’s Corks & Conversation with Jeffery Deaver episode, Christie & Cathi talk with the Master of Ticking-Bomb Suspense about what readers want, serial killers and why plotters have it right. His latest Colter Shaw book, Hunting Time, is a page turner and the new CBS series, Never Game, based on the first in this series is sure to be a hit! With over 40 best-selling novels, Jeff knows his stuff!
Episode Highlights:
- (06:01) Jeffrey Deaver knows what his readers want!
- (09:58) It's all about the reader
- (10:20) Research!
- (13:40) What's scarier than a serial killer?
- (16:54) Which would you chose?
- (26:04) Dear Pantsers
- (30:13) Writer dodgeball
Nov 25, 2022
Nov 25, 2022
34 min
On this week’s episode, Black Friday Deals, Crime/Wine Merch, and Read Happy, Christie & Cathi discuss their favorite concerts, new Game of Books podcast merchandise, Read Happy journal, and other gift ideas for the holidays.
Episode Highlights:
(01:00) Taylor Swift tickets
(04:10) Christie’s best concerts
(04:36) Bruce Springsteen!
(08:39) Come for the Crime, Stay for the Wine!
(11:57) Gift Idea: Read Happy!
(14:50) Epic Giveaway
(17:47) Christie dancing on the beach
(21:00) Gift Idea 2: James Patterson
(23:28) Gift Idea 3: Burnout Mug
(26:45) Gift Idea 4: Heated Mittens
All the links on our website gameofbookspodcast.com
Nov 18, 2022
Nov 18, 2022
32 min
On this week’s Corks & Conversation with A.G. Riddle episode, Christie & Cathi delve into the mind of a best-selling science fiction thriller author and end up talking about wine shopping, writing, time travel, and, of course, dinosaurs! We enjoyed lots of laughs with this best-selling author of Lost in Time.
Episode Highlights:
- (03:14) Highly recommended by Anthony at Total Wine
- (04:10) Wish it got easier
- (06:39) Writing Time Travel every 7 years
- (10:49) A new twist on time travel
- (17:01) a vacation with no budget
- (26:50) not popular advice
- (31:09) dinosaurs!
Nov 11, 2022
Nov 11, 2022
38 min
On this week’s Corks & Conversation II with Lisa Unger episode, Christie & Cathi talk with the Master of Suspense who also happens to be a funny, smart, and inspiring woman! Every minute of this chat is chock full of humorous and thoughtful topics. From growing up as a book omnivore to celebrating the release of book 20, Lisa Unger shares her thoughts on DNA testing and vacation rental fears, hardwired personalities, dark thoughts on Autumn, and advice for creatives.
Episode Highlights:
- (03:00) Cheers to Book #20!
- (06:36) DNA testing
- (09:43) Rental scaries
- (16:50) Did she fight with Jeffrey Deaver??
- (17:13) Hardwired personalities
- (21:58) Literary Omnivore
- (23:08) dark thoughts on Autumn
- (28:04) Wise advise for creatives
- (34:30) Kayak analogy
Get a copy of Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six here: Bookshop.org or Amazon.com
Nov 4, 2022
Nov 4, 2022
1hr 4 min
On this week’s Crime Book Chat - November 2022 episode, Christie & Cathi get up close and personal with four wonderful crime fiction authors, Steve Stratton (Shadow Tier), Deborah Levison (A Nest of Snakes), Marco Carocari (Blackout), and Joel Shulkin (Toxic Effects). They shared some great stories about life and writing books! You won’t be disappointed if you are looking for laughs, insights, and inspiration!
Highlights
- (02:48) Debut: Shadow Tier is a revenge book from Steve Stratton
- (04:07) Debut: A Nest of Snakes from Deborah Levison about abuse at a school
- (07:00) Marco Carocari’s debit Blackout features an unrealiable naratator turned suspect
- (08:34) Joel Shulkin’s sequel Toxic Effects is the 2nd in Memory Thief series
- (13:09) Joel: too close for comfort bus ride
- (17:14) Steve: his book started in real life in the drug war in Mexico
- (28:02) What’s the most useful thing you own?
- (39:15) Debbie: Lee Child story
- (48:14) Marco: Authenticity
Get a copy of Steve Stratton’s Shadow Tier here: Bookshop.org or Amazon.com
Get a copy of Deborah Levison’s A Nest of Snakes here: Bookshop.org or Amazon.com
Get a copy of Marco Carocari’s Blackout here: Bookshop.org or Amazon.com
Get a copy of Joel Shulkin’s Toxic Effects here: Bookshop.org or Amazon.com
Oct 28, 2022
Oct 28, 2022
13 min
On this week’s GOBrecs Book Club episode, Christie tells a scary story to get us ready for Halloween. Then we recommend Stephen King's latest book, "Fairy Tale."
Highlights
- (03:10) A ghost story
- (07:36) Gotcha!
- (08:37) Battle between good and evil
- (09:30) What would you write to make you happy?
- (11:54) Chucky beer
Oct 21, 2022
Oct 21, 2022
35 min
On this week’s Corks & Conversation with Zac Bissonnette episode Christie & Cathi talk with Zac Bissonnette about Hollywood memorabilia, celebrity stories from Bette Davis to Bette Midler, and the popularity of cozy mysteries like his latest book, A Killing in Costumes.
Highlights:
- (03:13) The best cozies out there
- (03:36) Tea on the mind
- (07:28) Agatha Christie festival rules
- (09:03) “That is totally realistic”
- (11:58) Perry Como
- (13:33) Joan Crawford and Bette Davis stories
- (19:18) Barry Manilow and Bette Midler stories
- (23:37) The reason we all love cozies
- (27:46) Procrastination
Get a copy of A Killing in Costumes here: Bookshop.org or Amazon.com
Zac Bissonnette Links:
website: www.zacbissonnette.com
Twitter: @ZacBissonnette
Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea: https://www.harney.com/
Crimson Ranch Red Blend: https://www.crimsonranchwines.com/
Oct 14, 2022
Oct 14, 2022
39 min
On this week’s Corks & Conversation II with Ashley Winstead episode we have such fun, again, one year later and two books later! Yes, Ashley wrote both a romance and a dark thriller, The Last Housewife, since our last chat. This time we loved how our conversation flowed from straws, to writing for the mood, to creative process, to No Doubt. Lots of laughs and wine in between.
Highlights
- (04:14) Teeth whitening tips
- (06:46) “I just can’t contain my brain.”
- (07:46) Mood reading and writing
- (09:16) Pandemic author dreams come true on book tour
- (11:15) Where the magic happens
- (16:39) Creative Freedom with book #2
- (23:35) Donny Osmond
- (34:30) author brand; pseudonym or no?
Get a copy of The Last Housewife here: Bookshop.org or Amazon.com
Ashley Winstead Links:
website: ashleywinstead.com
Twitter: @AshleyWinstead
Instagram: @ashleywinsteadbooks