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Join us weekly for this great series of short interviews with the authors who make up our collective, the Mesdames of Mayhem, and our “Coming Soon!” anthology, In the Spirit of 13. This week we feature Jane Petersen Burfield, author of numerous short stories, including “Requiem” from In the Key of 13, which was a… Continue reading S5 E108: The Mesdames of Mayhem, In the Spirit of 13, ft: Jane Petersen Burfield
Join us weekly for this great series of short interviews with the authors who make up our collective, the Mesdames of Mayhem, and our “Coming Soon!” anthology, In the Spirit of 13. This week we feature Melissa Yi, emergency physician and award winning author of the Hope Sze medical thriller series. Look for Melissa’s latest… Continue reading S5 E107: The Mesdames of Mayhem, In the Spirit of 13, ft: Melissa Yi
Join us weekly for this great series of short interviews with the authors who make up our collective, the Mesdames of Mayhem, and our “Coming Soon!” anthology, In the Spirit of 13. This week we feature Marilyn Kay, author of many short stories, including “Rise Up”, which will appear in In the Spirit of 13,… Continue reading S5 E106: The Mesdames of Mayhem, In the Spirit of 13, ft: Marilyn Kay
Join us weekly for this great series of short interviews with the authors who make up our collective, the Mesdames of Mayhem, and our “Coming Soon!” anthology, In the Spirit of 13. This week we feature Donna Carrick, author The First Excellence, Gold And Fishes, and The Noon God, as well as numerous short stories,… Continue reading S5 E105: The Mesdames of Mayhem, In the Spirit of 13, ft: Donna Carrick
Join us weekly for this great series of short interviews with the authors who make up our collective, the Mesdames of Mayhem, and our “Coming Soon!” anthology, In the Spirit of 13. This week we feature Rosalind Place, author of many short stories, including “A Faint Disturbance of Hope”, which will appear in In the… Continue reading S5 E104: The Mesdames of Mayhem, In the Spirit of 13, ft: Rosalind Place
Join us weekly for this great series of short interviews with the authors who make up our collective, the Mesdames of Mayhem, and our “Coming Soon!” anthology, In the Spirit of 13. This week we feature cover designer Sara Carrick and author M.H. Callway (Windigo Fire) who will share their insights on the creation of… Continue reading S5 E103: The Mesdames of Mayhem, In the Spirit of 13, Sara Carrick & M.H. Callway on cover design
Join us weekly for this great series of short interviews with the authors who make up our collective, the Mesdames of Mayhem, and our “Coming Soon!” anthology, In the Spirit of 13. This week we feature Blair Keetch, author of many short stories, including “To Catch a Kumiho”, which will appear in In the Spirit… Continue reading S5 E102: The Mesdames of Mayhem, In the Spirit of 13, ft: Blair Keetch
Join us weekly for this great series of short interviews with the authors who make up our collective, the Mesdames of Mayhem, and our “Coming Soon!” anthology, In the Spirit of 13. This week we feature Melodie Campbell, author of the Goddaughter series of light-hearted mysteries. Melodie will talk about her story “The Kindred Spirits… Continue reading S5 E101: The Mesdames of Mayhem, In the Spirit of 13, ft: Melodie Campbell
Join us weekly for this great series of short interviews with the authors who make up our collective, the Mesdames of Mayhem, and our “Coming Soon!” anthology, In the Spirit of 13. This week we feature Cheryl Freedman, a 25-year veteran of the Canadian crime-writing scene and a long-time freelance editor of crime fiction, Jewish… Continue reading S5 E100: The Mesdames of Mayhem, In the Spirit of 13, ft: Cheryl Freedman
Join us weekly for this great series of short interviews with the authors who make up our collective, the Mesdames of Mayhem, and our “Coming Soon!” anthology, In the Spirit of 13. This week we feature Rosemary Aubert, author of the Ellis Portal mystery series as well as countless poems and short stories. Rosemary tells… Continue reading S5 E99: The Mesdames of Mayhem, In the Spirit of 13, ft: Rosemary Aubert
Join us weekly for this great series of short interviews with the authors who make up our collective, the Mesdames of Mayhem, and our “Coming Soon!” anthology, In the Spirit of 13. This week we feature Catherine Astolfo, author of the Emily Taylor mystery series as well as countless other novels and short stories. Catherine… Continue reading S5 E98: The Mesdames of Mayhem, In the Spirit of 13, ft: Catherine Astolfo
Join us weekly for this great series of short interviews with the authors who make up our collective, the Mesdames of Mayhem, and our “Coming Soon!” anthology, In the Spirit of 13. This week we feature Madona Skaff, author of Shifting Trust, as well as the Naya Investigates series. Madona offers insight into her character’s… Continue reading S5 E97: The Mesdames of Mayhem, In the Spirit of 13, ft: Madona Skaff
Join us weekly for this great series of short interviews with the authors who make up our collective, the Mesdames of Mayhem, and our “Coming Soon!” anthology, In the Spirit of 13. This week we feature M.H. (Madeleine) Callway, author of Windigo Fire, Glow Grass and Other Tales, as well as numerous short stories. Madeleine… Continue reading S5 E96: The Mesdames of Mayhem, In the Spirit of 13, ft: M.H. (Madeleine) Callway
Meet the Mesdames and Messieurs of Mayhem! Join us weekly for this great series of short interviews with the authors who make up our collective, the Mesdames of Mayhem, and our “Coming Soon!” anthology, In the Spirit of 13. This week we feature Rosemary McCracken, author of the Pat Tierney mystery series, including: Safe Harbor,… Continue reading S 5, E 95: The Mesdames of Mayhem, In the Spirit of 13. Ft: Rosemary McCracken
Meet the Mesdames and Messieurs of Mayhem! Join us weekly for this great series of short interviews with the authors who make up our collective, the Mesdames of Mayhem, and our “Coming Soon!” anthology, In the Spirit of 13. This week we feature Caro Soles, author of Dancing With Chairs in the Music House, the… Continue reading S 5, E 94: The Mesdames of Mayhem, In the Spirit of 13. Ft: Caro Soles
Meet the Mesdames and Messieurs of Mayhem! Join us weekly for this great series of short interviews with the authors who make up our collective, the Mesdames of Mayhem, and our “Coming Soon!” anthology, In the Spirit of 13. This week we feature Lynne Murphy, author of Potluck and Other Stories. Lynne will discuss her… Continue reading S 5, E 93: The Mesdames of Mayhem, In the Spirit of 13. Ft: Lynne Murphy
Meet the Mesdames and Messieurs! Join us weekly for this great series of short interviews with the authors who make up our collective, the Mesdames of Mayhem, and our “Coming Soon!” anthology, In the Spirit of 13. This week we feature Lisa de Nikolits, author of Everything You Dream is Real, The Rage Room, The… Continue reading S 5, E 92: The Mesdames of Mayhem, In the Spirit of 13. Ft: Lisa de Nikolits
Join Carrick Publishing on October 31, 2020 at 2:00 pm ET for our fabulous Halloween launch bash of A Grave Diagnosis, a Carrick crime anthology! Email us at carrickpublishing @ rogers . com for your personal Zoom invitation, ID and Passcode. Meet the authors of this outstanding short story book. All music featured on Story… Continue reading Dead to Writes: S4 E92 ~ An invitation to our Halloween launch of A Grave Diagnosis
In our Season 4 finale, author J.R. (James) Mathis talks with Donna about his recent release of The Penitent Priest. Prefer to watch the interview on YouTube? Subscribe to our Dead to Writes channel, and never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRXq0Coz2TJHb71Q5n7GwMg?view_as=subscriber Are you a published author? Would you like to be featured on our podcast? Email Donna at carrickpublishing@rogers.com… Continue reading Dead to Writes: S4 E91, author J.R. Mathis
Author Jim Bottomley talks with Donna about his work and his soon-to-be-released novel Hypnotizing Lions. Prefer to watch the interview on YouTube? Subscribe to our Dead to Writes channel, and never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRXq0Coz2TJHb71Q5n7GwMg?view_as=subscriber Are you a published author? Would you like to be featured on our podcast? Email Donna at carrickpublishing@rogers.com – subject line: Schedule an… Continue reading Dead to Writes: S4 E90, author Jim Bottomley
Author Robert Crawford talks with Donna about his latest novel, The River Never Speaks. Prefer to watch the interview on YouTube? Subscribe to our Dead to Writes channel, and never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRXq0Coz2TJHb71Q5n7GwMg?view_as=subscriber Are you a published author? Would you like to be featured on our podcast? Email Donna at carrickpublishing@rogers.com – subject line: Schedule an Interview… Continue reading Dead to Writes: S4 E89, author Robert Crawford
Author Vicki Delany (also writing as Eva Gates) chats with Donna about her vast body of work including mysteries, detective novels, stand alones and cozies. Prefer to watch the interview on YouTube? Subscribe to our Dead to Writes channel, and never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRXq0Coz2TJHb71Q5n7GwMg?view_as=subscriber Are you a published author? Would you like to be featured on our… Continue reading Dead to Writes: S4 E88, author Vicki Delany, aka Eva Gates
Author Lynn Hesse joins Donna to discuss her novels, short stories and 25 years in law enforcement. Prefer to watch the interview on YouTube? Subscribe to our Dead to Writes channel, and never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRXq0Coz2TJHb71Q5n7GwMg?view_as=subscriber Are you a published author? Would you like to be featured on our podcast? Email Donna at carrickpublishing@rogers.com – subject line:… Continue reading Dead to Writes: S4 E87, author Lynn Hesse
Author Gary Phillips joins Donna to discuss his novels, graphic novels and short stories. Prefer to watch the interview on YouTube? Subscribe to our Dead to Writes channel, and never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRXq0Coz2TJHb71Q5n7GwMg?view_as=subscriber Are you a published author? Would you like to be featured on our podcast? Email Donna at carrickpublishing@rogers.com – subject line: Schedule an Interview… Continue reading Dead to Writes: S4 E86, author Gary Phillips
Author Andrew Welsh-Huggins joins Donna to share news on his Andy Hayes mystery series, his writing life and how his experience as a journalist shaped his fiction. Prefer to watch the interview on YouTube? Subscribe to our Dead to Writes channel, and never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRXq0Coz2TJHb71Q5n7GwMg?view_as=subscriber Are you a published author? Would you like to be featured… Continue reading Dead to Writes: S4 E85, Andrew Welsh-Huggins (Andy Hayes mystery series)
Author C.A. (Carolyn) Rowland joins Donna for a fun discussion on the writing life. Prefer to watch the interview on YouTube? Subscribe to our Dead to Writes channel, and never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRXq0Coz2TJHb71Q5n7GwMg?view_as=subscriber Are you a published author? Would you like to be featured on our podcast? Email Donna at carrickpublishing@rogers.com – subject line: Schedule an Interview… Continue reading Dead to Writes: S4 E84, C.A. Rowland
Author Barry Finlay (The Vanishing Wife) joins Donna discuss his latest Marcie Kane thriller, The Burden of Darkness. Prefer to watch the interview on YouTube? Subscribe to our Dead to Writes channel, and never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRXq0Coz2TJHb71Q5n7GwMg?view_as=subscriber Are you a published author? Would you like to be featured on our podcast? Email Donna at carrickpublishing@rogers.com – subject… Continue reading Dead to Writes: S4 E83, Barry Finlay (The Burden of Darkness)
Author Jane Petersen Burfield joins Donna to talk about short stories, the writing life and a world of art. Prefer to watch the interview on YouTube? Subscribe to our Dead to Writes channel, and never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRXq0Coz2TJHb71Q5n7GwMg?view_as=subscriber Are you a published author? Would you like to be featured on our podcast? Email Donna at carrickpublishing@rogers.com –… Continue reading Dead to Writes: S4 E82, Jane Petersen Burfield
Author of the Cait Morgan mystery series, Cathy Ace, joins Donna to talk about her brand new book, The Corpse with the Crystal Skull. Prefer to watch the interview on YouTube? Subscribe to our Dead to Writes channel, and never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRXq0Coz2TJHb71Q5n7GwMg?view_as=subscriber Are you a published author? Would you like to be featured on our podcast?… Continue reading Dead to Writes: S4 E81, Cathy Ace
Author of The Boy on the Bicycle, Nate Hendley, joins Donna to discuss researching in the True Crime genre. Prefer to watch the interview on YouTube? Subscribe to our Dead to Writes channel, and never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRXq0Coz2TJHb71Q5n7GwMg?view_as=subscriber Are you a published author? Would you like to be featured on our podcast? Email Donna at carrickpublishing@rogers.com –… Continue reading Dead to Writes: S4 E80, Nate Hendley (The Boy on the Bicycle)
Author of Sweet Karoline and Legend, Catherine Astolfo, joins Donna to discuss her multiple series. Prefer to watch the interview on YouTube? Subscribe to our Dead to Writes channel, and never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRXq0Coz2TJHb71Q5n7GwMg?view_as=subscriber Are you a published author? Would you like to be featured on our podcast? Email Donna at carrickpublishing@rogers.com – subject line: Schedule an… Continue reading Dead to Writes: S4 E79, Catherine Astolfo (Sweet Karoline)
Author of the popular Inspector Green series, Barbara Fradkin, joins Donna to discuss her multiple series. Prefer to watch the interview on YouTube? Subscribe to our Dead to Writes channel, and never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRXq0Coz2TJHb71Q5n7GwMg?view_as=subscriber Are you a published author? Would you like to be featured on our podcast? Email Donna at carrickpublishing@rogers.com – subject line: Schedule… Continue reading Dead to Writes: S4 E78, Barbara Fradkin, the Inspector Green mystery series
Best-selling author of the highly-acclaimed Murdoch Mystery series, Maureen Jennings, joins Donna to discuss her new book: Heat Wave. Prefer to watch the interview on YouTube? Subscribe to our Dead to Writes channel, and never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRXq0Coz2TJHb71Q5n7GwMg?view_as=subscriber Are you a published author? Would you like to be featured on our podcast? Email Donna at carrickpublishing@rogers.com –… Continue reading Dead to Writes: S4 E77, Maureen Jennings, Heat Wave, the Murdoch Mystery series
Best-selling thriller author Rick Mofina joins Donna on the pod to discuss his up-coming release Their Last Secret as well as his expansive body of work in the crime fiction genre. Prefer to watch the interview on YouTube? Subscribe to our Dead to Writes channel, and never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRXq0Coz2TJHb71Q5n7GwMg?view_as=subscriber Are you a published author? Would… Continue reading Dead to Writes: S4 E76, Rick Mofina, author of Their Last Secret and Six Seconds
Author Joan O’Callaghan joins Donna to explore the art of the story. Thank you for joining us. Please “like” and subscribe. Prefer to watch the interview on YouTube? Subscribe to our Dead to Writes channel, and never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRXq0Coz2TJHb71Q5n7GwMg?view_as=subscriber Are you a published author? Would you like to be featured on our podcast? Email Donna at… Continue reading Dead to Writes: S4 E75, Joan O’Callaghan, Colours of Canada
Author Madona Skaff joins host Donna Carrick to share details about her new release: Death by Association. Prefer to watch the interview on YouTube? Subscribe to our Dead to Writes channel, and never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRXq0Coz2TJHb71Q5n7GwMg?view_as=subscriber Are you a published author? Would you like to be featured on our podcast? Email Donna at carrickpublishing@rogers.com – subject line:… Continue reading Dead to Writes: S3 E74, Madona Skaff, Journey of a Thousand Steps
Author Thom Bennett joins Donna to discuss his Cass Gentry mystery series. Thank you for joining us. Please “like” and subscribe. Prefer to watch the interview on YouTube? Subscribe to our Dead to Writes channel, and never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRXq0Coz2TJHb71Q5n7GwMg?view_as=subscriber Are you a published author? Would you like to be featured on our podcast?… Continue reading Dead to Writes, S3 E73, Thom Bennett, Cass Gentry mysteries
Are you a published author? Would you like to be featured on our podcast? Email Donna at carrickpublishing@rogers.com – subject line: Schedule an Interview on Dead to Writes. All music featured on Dead to Writes is brought to you courtesy of songwriter, composer and performer Ted Carrick. Keep up with all of his new music… Continue reading Dead to Writes: S3 E72, author Lynne Murphy
Author and very funny lady Melodie Campbell (the Goddaughter mystery caper series) joins Donna for a great conversation about honing the writing craft. Carrick Publishing is still accepting short crime story submissions for their Fall 2020 anthology: A Grave Diagnosis. Find submission guidelines at www.carrickpublishing.com.
Author M.H. Callway visits Donna to talk about books, stories and the crime writing scene. Carrick Publishing welcomes short crime story submissions for our Fall 2020 anthology: A Grave Diagnosis.
Author Blair Keetch joins Donna to share news about his upcoming thriller: Flight Risk. Carrick Publishing welcomes short crime story submissions for our Fall 2020 anthology: A Grave Diagnosis. Submission guidelines at our site, www.carrickpublishing.com.
Author Caro Soles (the Merculian mystery series) joins Donna to discuss her up-coming 2020 releases. Carrick Publishing welcomes short crime story submissions for our Fall 2020 anthology: A Grave Diagnosis. Visit our site for submission guidelines: www.carrickpublishing.com.
Author Rosemary McCracken of the Pat Tierney mystery series joins host Donna Carrick to discuss her up-coming release: Uncharted Waters, the fourth installment in the Pat Tierney mystery series. Carrick Publishing is welcoming short story submissions for our Fall 2020 crime anthology: A Grave Diagnosis. Visit www.carrickpublishing.com for submission guidelines. Deadline: June 1.
July 14: Interview with author and historian Dr. Gregory Cumming, The Synbionese Liberation Army and Patricia Hearst, Queen of the Revolution (Gregory Cumming/Stephen Sayles, Great Oak Press, 2019)
Happy Pride Weekend, everyone! June 23: Interview with thriller writer Jim Bottomley (Hypnotizing Lions)
In this week’s episode: April 21: Interview with memoir author Gail Sharpe Kelly (Beyond My Understanding)
In this week’s episode: April 20: Interview with author Vanessa Westermann (An Excuse for Murder)
In this week’s episode: March 31: Interview with author D.J. McIntosh (The Witch of Babylon, The Book of Stolen Tales, The Angel of Eden) Short Story reading of “The Twin” by D.J. Mcintosh, from Thirteen by the Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing, 2013. Read by Donna Carrick Our March, 2019 Line-up: March 3: Interview M.H.… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S3, E61: The Witch of Babylon
In this week’s episode: March 24: Interview with author Howard Levine (Last Gasp) Short Story reading of “The Bench Rests” by Rosemary Aubert, from 13 O’Clock by the Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing, 2015. Read by Donna Carrick Our March, 2019 Line-up: March 3: Interview M.H. Callway (Windigo Fire). March 10: Interview with author Lanna… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S3, E60: The Bench Rests
In this week’s episode: March 17: Interview with author Former Special FBI Agent Barbara Van Driel (It Never Happened) Our March, 2019 Line-up: March 3: Interview M.H. Callway (Windigo Fire). March 10: Interview with author Lanna Webb (Lonesome Wolf). March 17: Interview with former FBI Special Agent Barbara Van Driel (It Never Happened). March 24:… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S3, E59: Former Special FBI Agent Barbara Van Driel (It Never Happened)
In this week’s episode: March 10: Interview with author Lanna Webb (Lonesome Wolf). Our March, 2019 Line-up: March 3: Interview M.H. Callway (Windigo Fire). March 10: Interview with author Lanna Webb (Lonesome Wolf). March 17: Interview with former FBI Special Agent Barbara Van Driel (It Never Happened). March 24: Interview with Howard Levine (Last Gasp).… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S3, E58: Lonesome Wolf
In this week’s episode: March 3: Interview M.H. Callway (Windigo Fire). Discussion of soon-to-be-released crime anthology In the Key of 13, by the Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing, October, 2019. Our March, 2019 Line-up: March 3: Interview M.H. Callway (Windigo Fire). March 10: Interview with author Lanna Webb (Lonesome Wolf). March 17: Interview with former… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S3, E57: In The Key of 13
In this week’s episode: Interview: author Lisa de Nikolits (Rotten Peaches). Reading: Donna Carrick reads short story “Troubled Times” by Lisa de Nikolits, from 13 O’Clock, by the Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing, 2015 February Line Up: February 3: Interview with author Michael Poeltl, A.I. Insurrection; The General’s War. Reading by Donna Carrick of story “The Test of Time”… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S3, E56: Troubled Times
In this week’s episode: Interview: author Michael Poeltl, A.I. Insurrection, The General’s War. Reading: Donna Carrick reads short story “The Test of Time” by Melodie Campbell, from 13 O’Clock, by the Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing, 2015 February Line Up: February 3: Interview with author Michael Poeltl, A.I. Insurrection; The General’s War. Reading by Donna Carrick of story… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S3, E55: The Test of Time
In this week’s episode: Interview: author Brenda Chapman (The Stonechild and Rouleau mystery series). Reading: Donna Carrick reads short story “Not My Body”, from Thirteen by the Mesdames of Mayhem , Carrick Publishing, 2013.
Happy New Year to our listeners! Thank you for joining us for a full 52 episodes in 2018!Our January, 2019 Line-up: In this week’s episode: Interview: author V.V. Drummond (In Extremis). Reading: Donna Carrick reads short story “The Right Light”, Part I of a Serenity Walker mystery January Line up: January 6: Interview with… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S3, E53: The Right Light
Dead to Writes ~ S1, E52: Thrice the Brinded Cat In this week’s episode: Interview: author Joan O’Callaghan (Colours of Canada, Amazing Days). Reading: Donna Carrick reads short story “Thrice the Brinded Cat” by Joan O’Callaghan, from 13 O’Clock, by the Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing, 2015 December 2: Interview with author Rosemary McCracken (Safe Harbor, Raven Lake,… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S3, E52: Thrice the Brinded Cat
In this week’s episode: Interview: author Marilyn Kay (“That Damn Cat”, “Journey into the Dark”). Reading: Donna Carrick reads “That Damn Cat” by Marilyn Kay, from 13 Claws by the Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing, 2017 December 2: Interview with author Rosemary McCracken (Safe Harbor, Raven Lake, Black Water). Reading by Donna Carrick of story “Antonia” by Rosemary… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S3, E51: That Damn Cat
In this week’s episode: Interview: author E.C. Frey (Entangled Moon). Reading: Donna Carrick reads “Kitty Claws to the Rescue” by Rosemary Aubert, 13 Claws by the Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing, 2017 December 2: Interview with author Rosemary McCracken (Safe Harbor, Raven Lake, Black Water). Reading by Donna Carrick of story “Antonia” by Rosemary McCracken, from World Enough and… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S2, E50: Kitty Claws to the Rescue
In this week’s episode: This week: Donna reads her poem titled Hung. Feel free to send your analysis as a listener to us, or to request an analysis from Donna. Interview: author Marta Moran Bishop (Emotions, Dinky the Nurse Mare’s Foal, The Void.) Reading: Donna reads “Belief” by Jane Petersen Burfield, from World Enough and Crime, Carrick Publishing, 2014. December… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S2, E49: Belief
In this week’s episode: This week: We send our condolences to the family of President George H.W. Bush as the world mourns his passing. This week: Michael Cohen surprises the media with revelations that cut close to home. Review: Donna prepares to review Becoming, the new best-selling biography by former First Lady Michelle Obama. Interview:… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S2, E48: Antonia
In this week’s episode: This week: Our best wishes go out to the many who have suffered loss due to the November fires raging in California. Review: Donna discusses the podcast “Case File”, a weekly True Crime show presented by the Anonymous Host. Reading: Donna reads “The Legend of the Corkscrew Swamp”, story by Dayna… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S2, E47: The Legend of the Corkscrew Swamp
In this week’s episode: Reading: Donna reads In Flanders Fields by Canadian physician Lt. Col. John McCrae Interview: Helen Burke (Today the Birds Will Sing, Collected Poems). Reading: Donna reads “Dover Beach” by Matthew Arnold Our November, 2018 Line-up: November 1: Interview with Alison Bruce, (Ghost Writer). Reading of “Family Values” by Sylvia Maultash Warsh, from… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S2, E46: Remembrance Day
In this week’s episode: Review: Donna recommends the Real Time podcast with Bill Maher Mid-term election day, November 6. Interview: author Joseph Mark Glazner, (Murderland, Life After America). Story Reading: “The Battle of Beavercoat by Melodie Campbell, from EFD1: Starship Goodwords, Carrick Publishing. Our November, 2018 Line-up: November 1: Interview with Alison Bruce, (Ghost Writer). Reading… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S2, E45: The Battle of Beavercoat
In this week’s episode: Review: Donna reviews a fantastic true crime podcast hosted by Kristi Lee, titled Canadian True Crime. This week: 11 worshipers are killed and more wounded at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh in the worst anti-Semitic hate crime perpetrated in the history of the United States of America. Interview: author… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S2, E44: Family Values
In this week’s episode: Review: Donna reviews the Audible edition of All You Can Ever Know, a memoir by Nicole Chung, narrated by Janet Song. This week: A missing Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi citizen and US Resident, may have recorded his own brutal murder at the hands of the Saudi regime by activating… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S2, E43: Leverage
In this week’s episode: Review: Donna reviews the Audible edition of Full Disclosure, by Stormy Daniels (Macmillan Audio, narrated by Kate Burton. This week: Donna talks about the weekly SCOTUS news and the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh despite credible allegations of sexual misconduct by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. This week: A missing Washington Post… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S2, E42: Ghost Protocol
In this week’s episode: Review: Donna reviews the Audible edition of On Writing, by Stephen King, the master of horror. Donna talks about the weekly SCOTUS news and allegations of sexual misconduct against Judge Brett Kavanaugh by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Interview with true crime author Nate Hendley (The Boy on the Bicycle). About Ron Moffatt… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S2, E40: Ron Moffatt – A Case of Wrongful Conviction
In this week’s episode: Review: Donna reviews the Audible edition of A Noise Downstairs, the latest thriller by bestselling international crime writer and former columnist Linwood Barclay. Coming up next week: Donna will review On Writing, the Audible edition, written and narrated by Stephen King. Donna talks about the weekly SCOTUS news and allegations of… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S2, E39: Runaway
In this week’s episode: Review: Donna reviews the Audible edition of Fear, the latest presidential study by renowned political and journalist Bob Woodward of Watergate fame. (See All the President’s Men, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, Simon & Schuster re-release 2014 Coming up next week: Donna will review A Noise Downstairs by Linwood Barclay, Audible Edition,… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S 2 E38: Axe Husband
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Cover Girl” by Melodie Campbell, from World Enough and Crime, Carrick Publishing, 2014, read by Donna Carrick Release: Donna discusses the release on Monday of Fear, the latest presidential study by renowned political and journalist Bob Woodward of Watergate fame. (See All the President’s Men, bob Woodward… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S2, E37: Cover Girl
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Invasion – from the Point of View of a Journal” by Donna Carrick, North on the Yellowhead, Carrick Publishing, read by Donna Carrick Current: This week mourned the passing of legends Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul and Sen. John McCain, lion of the US Senate, former candidate for… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S2, E36: Invasion
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Family Recipe” by Catherine Astolfo from EFD1: Starship Goodwords, Carrick Publishing, read by Donna Carrick Donna reviews The Boy on the Bicycle, new True Crime book by author Nate Hendley Interview with Michelle Cox, author of A Girl Like You and A Ring of Truth Our September Line-up:… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S2, E35: Family Recipe
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “The Right Choice” by Donna Carrick, from 13 Claws by the Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing, read by Donna Carrick Interview with author Mike Rubin (The Cottoncrest Curse, Cashed Out) Our August Line-up: August 1: Interview with literary author Jen Knox (The Glass City, After the Gazebo). #ReadersOnTheRun… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S2, E34: The Right Choice
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “The Peace of Mind Thief” by Alex Carrick, from World Enough and Crime, Carrick Publishing, read by Donna Carrick Macavity and Agatha-nominated author of Quaker Midwife Mysteries, Edith Maxwell joins Donna on the Pod. Our August Line-up: August 1: Interview with literary author Jen Knox (The Glass City, After the… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S2, E33: The Peace of Mind Thief
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Snake Bit” by Ed Piwowarczyk, from 13 Claws by the Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing 2017. Read by Donna Carrick Crime writer and professional editor Ed Piwowarczyk joins Donna on the Pod. Current: Donna introduces the Mesdames of Mayhem, part of the fabric of Canadian Crime writing. Our August… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S2, E32: Snake Bit
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Bullet Proof” by Alex Carrick, “Five Scoops” Is An Addiction, Carrick Publishing 2014. Read by Donna Carrick Literary author Jen Knox (The Glass City, After the Gazebo) joins Donna on the Pod. Current: Donna talks about Life Imitating Art Imitating Life in the age of lies. Reviews: Donna reviews… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S2, E31: Bullet Proof
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Easter Aches” by Jayne Barnard, World Enough and Crime, Carrick Publishing 2014. Read by Donna Carrick YA, Steampunk and Crime author Jayne Barnard joins Donna on the Pod. Current: The Summit from Helsinki and Verbal Scrabble (Watch those n’t s people!) Reviews: Donna reviews It Can’t Happen Here by… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S2, E30: Easter Aches
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “The Size of the Skip” by Alex Carrick, from “Three Scoops” Is A Blast, Carrick Publishing Humor author Perry Block, Nouveau Old, Formerly Cute joins Donna on the Pod, sharing his wit and tips for writers. Current: The rescue of 12 teenage soccer players and their 25-year-old coach… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S2, E29: The Size of the Skip
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Triskaidekaphobia” by Jane Petersen Burfield, from Thirteen, Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing 2013 Self-help author Iris Waichler (Role Reversal: How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging Parents) joins Donna on the Pod, sharing her experiences as a caregiver Current: The on-going rescue operation of 13… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S2, E28: Triskaidekaphobia
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Spartacus the Kite” by Alex Carrick Donna discusses the recent Maryland shooting deaths of 5 staff (4 journalists and a sales staff) at the Capital Gazette. Donna prepares to review The Outsider by Stephen King in next week’s episode. Donna announces the recent launch of People Like… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S2, E27: Spartacus the Kite
https://deadtowrites.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Dead-to-Writes-S1-E26-Denise-Wilson-JULY-IS-HELL-06-24-18_mixdown.mp3 In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “July is Hell”, a flash fiction short by Canadian Crime Writer Melodie Campbell. Our story first appeared in Thirteen, Carrick Publishing Donna reviews Kitchen Confidential, adventures in the Culinary Underbelly, a rollicking exposé of some of today’s hottest kitchens, by Anthony Bourdain, the star of the award-winning travelogue… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S2, E26: July is Hell
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Delights in Novelty”, a diabolical tale of infidelity and reconditioning by Brad Ling. Our story first appeared in World Enough and Crime, Carrick Publishing Donna reviews Trumpocracy, the Corruption of the American Republic, a hard-hitting warning for the future of democracy by best-selling author, former White House speechwriter,… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E25: Delights in Novelty
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Appearances”, a chilling look at surface judgements by Donna Carrick, which appeared in North on the Yellowhead, and other crime stories, Carrick Publishing Donna reviews The Restless Wave: Good Times, Just Causes, Great Fights, and Other Appreciations, a political memoir by Sen. John McCain, former candidate for U.S.… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E24: Appearances
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Corner Store”, a crime thriller/family drama by Donna Carrick, which first appeared in North on the Yellowhead, and other crime stories, Carrick Publishing. Donna reviews Safe, an a British crime series on Netflix, written by Harlan Corben, starring Michael C. Hall and Amanda Abbington Donna interviews Lizbeth… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E23: Corner Store
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Watermelon Weekend”, a crime thriller/family drama by Donna Carrick, which first appeared in Thirteen, an anthology of crime stories by the Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing. Nominated for the 2014 Arthur Ellis Award for Best Short Story, 2014 Dead to Writes and Carrick Publishing send congratulations to all… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E22: Watermelon Weekend
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Doctor Shediac”, a crime thriller/family saga by Donna Carrick, which first appeared in World Enough and Crime, an anthology of crime stories, Carrick Publishing, 2014 Dead to Writes and Carrick Publishing send congratulations to all of the Arthur Ellis 2018 nominees Donna reviews The Bootlegger’s Goddaughter, a… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E21: Doctor Shediac
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Live Free or Die”, a fantastic short crime story by Judy Penz Sheluk, which first appeared in World Enough and Crime, an anthology of crime stories, Carrick Publishing, 2014 Dead to Writes and Carrick Publishing send congratulations to all of the Arthur Ellis 2018 nominees Donna reviews… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E20: Live Free or Die
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “The Grief Machine”, a SciFi Fantasy tale of comic woe by Alex Carrick from “Five Scoops” is an Addiction (Carrick Publishing, 2012) Dead to Writes and Carrick Publishing send congratulations to all of the Arthur Ellis 2018 nominees We talk about the multiple earthquakes and lava eruptions forcing… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E19: The Grief Machine
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Prepared”, a flash crime drama by Donna Carrick from North on the Yellowhead (Carrick Publishing, 2018) Dead to Writes and Carrick Publishing send congratulations to all of the Arthur Ellis 2018 nominees Donna reviews A Higher Loyalty by former FBI Director James Comey Donna addresses the artistry of… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E18: Prepared
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Dog Trap”, a flash mystery by author Melodie Campbell, which first appeared in the 4-time Arthur Ellis Award nominated anthology 13 Claws by the Mesdames of Mayhem (Carrick Publishing, 2017) Dead to Writes and Carrick Publishing send congratulations to all of the Arthur Ellis 2018 nominees Donna… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E17: Dog Trap
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “The Seagull Poet of Butter Bay”, a tale about the love of life as poetry by Alex Carrick. Donna focuses attention on the use of poetic prose to lend cadence to our stories. Donna interviews Jon Strother, author, storyteller and the founder of the Twitter Collective #FridayFlash… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E16: The Seagull Poet of Butter Bay
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “The Monkey, the Croc and the T-Rex”, a visionary tale about how various characters confront the inevitable sweep of change. Story appeared in “Five Scoops” Is An Addiction by Alex Carrick (Carrick Publishing 2012) Donna discusses the need for authors to embrace changes in our industry and find… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E15: The Monkey, The Croc and the T-Rex
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Pretty Sure What Done Him In”, a truly weird and wonderful tale about the criminality of words by Alex Carrick. Story appeared in “Five Scoops” Is An Addiction by Alex Carrick (Carrick Publishing 2012) Donna discusses the need to find joy in our art Donna interviews John Rakestraw… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E14: Pretty Sure What Done Him In
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “There’s No Such Thing as Time”, a whimsical approach to the passage of time and our understanding of memory by Alex Carrick. Story appeared in “Two Scoops” Is Just Right by Alex Carrick (Carrick Publishing 2010) Donna also reads a moving and insightful poem by Karl Bimshas Donna… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E13: There’s No Such Thing as Time
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “The Outlier”, a twisted tale from the edge of the world by Catherine Astolfo. Story appeared in 13 Claws by the Mesdames of Mayhem (Carrick Publishing 2017) Donna briefly explores the value of story outlines, more to come in later episodes Donna interviews Catherine Astolfo, author of… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E12: The Outlier
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Dancing With Carole”, a dark tale of a teenager’s realization that her world may be even more troubled than she thinks. Story by Donna Carrick, from the collection North on the Yellowhead and other Crime Stories, Carrick Publishing, 2016 Donna discusses the need to learn our craft… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E11: Dancing With Carole
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “The Melancholy Fog Harvester”, a haunting and beautiful story of whimsy by Alex Carrick, from the collection “Four Scoops” Is Over The Top, Carrick Publishing, 2011 Donna offers tips on honing the craft of writing Donna interviews #DeadlyFriend author and professional editor Toni Rakestraw of Rakestraw Book Designs… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E10: The Melancholy Fog Harvester
In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Writer’s Block”, a comical crime caper by Kevin P. Thornton that first appeared in World Enough and Crime, Carrick Publishing, 2016 Donna discusses the dreaded writer’s block and offers tips on how writers can overcome the scourge Donna interviews #DeadlyFriend and crime writer Kevin Thornton. Kevin shares everything… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E9: Writer’s Block
In this Valentine’s Week episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “The 14th of Forever”, a Detective Mallory Tosh mystery by Donna Carrick. What happens when “forever” turns out to be over-rated? Detectives Mallory Tosh and Jerome Christie solve the case of the woman in the white coat. Story first appeared in 13 O’Clock by the Mesdames of… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E8: The 14th of Forever
In this episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Low Roller”, a Penelope Canon mystery by Donna Carrick. What happens when a loving stepmother finds herself unable to save her troubled stepson? Desperate widow Mattie Oaks turns to our petite private eye when Jordan goes missing over the holidays. Story first appeared in Knowing Penelope, Carrick Publishing,… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E7: Low Roller
In this episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Spring’s Last Skate”, a haunting mystery by Donna Carrick involving two young girls on a brilliantly beautiful late winter day that ends in horror. Story first appeared in Sept-Iles and other places, Carrick Publishing, 2011 Donna interviews #DeadlyFriend freelance journalist and True Crime author Nate Hendley about his work… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E6: Spring’s Last Skate
In this episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Danger by Moonlight”, a taught and suspenseful YA story by Anne Barton, read by host Donna Carrick. Story first appeared in World Enough and Crime, an anthology of Crime Stories, Carrick Publishing, 2014 Donna interviews #DeadlyFriend author Anne Barton about her work, featuring her Robin Carruthers series and her… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E5: Danger by Moonlight
In this episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features a beautiful and haunting short story titled “The Twin”, by D.J. McIntosh and read by host Donna Carrick. Story first appeared in Thirteen, an anthology of crime stories by the Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing, 2014 Donna interviews #DeadlyFriend author Dorothy McIntosh about her work, featuring her Witch… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E4: The Twin
In this episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “The Case of the Carriageless Horse”, story by Steven M. Moore, first appearing in World Enough and Crime, an anthology by Carrick Publishing, 2014 Donna interviews author Steven Moore about his work, his former career in research and development, his passion for SciFi Thrillers and his take on… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E3: The Case of the Carriageless Horse
In this Episode: * Donna interviews Deadly Friend author M.H. Callway (Windigo Fire, Seraphim Editions, 2014) * Tips for authors courtesy of Madeleine Harris-Callway * #ReadersOnTheRun short story feature: “Snake Oil”, by M.H. Callway, 13 Claws (Carrick Publishing, 2017) * Contest prizes include an Amazon Gift Certificate and an author-signed copy of 13 Claws, an… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E2: Snake Oil
In this Episode: * Donna interviews #DeadlyFriend Toronto author Joan O’Callaghan * #ReadersOnTheRun story “Sugar ‘N’ Spice” by Joan O’Callaghan, featured in Thirteen, an anthology of crime stories by the Mesdames of Mayhem (Carrick Publishing 2013) * Contest Prizes include: Amazon Gift Certificate; Smashwords Gift Certificate; Print edition of Thirteen, an anthology of crime stories … Continue reading Dead to Writes, S1 E1, Sugar ‘N’ Spice