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Queer Writers of Crime

246 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratings

Author interviews with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer writers of mystery, suspense, and thriller novels. We also give crime genre LGBTQ book recommendations. Brad Shreve chats with authors to learn who they are as well as touching on their craft. This is the source to add to your list of must read LGBTQ books. Rated by Buzzfeed as one of the 20 Best Queer Podcasts in 2022. No new episodes are being made for this show but check out Brad's new show Queer We Are where he interviews LGBTQ celebrities, athletes, politicians, artists, and more.

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Justene Recommends A Collaboration Of Two Good Authors, And We Say Goodbye

September 27, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Ep: 153  On this, the final episode of Queer Writers of Crime, Justene recommends a book by two authors, Austin Thomas Burton & Ripley Hayes. In addition, the entire show's team comes together to say goodye to the authors and fans who've supported the show. A big thanks to all of you! Death on the Dyfi: A soft-boiled mystery with swearing  by Austin Thomas Burton & Ripley Hayes: https://amzn.to/3SuWjkp ReQueered Tales requeeredtales.com Philip's Bog: https://reelcharlie.wordpress.com L...

Jeffrey Round: The Definition of a Renaissance Man

September 20, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Ep: 152 Jeffrey Round returns to talk extensively about his writing career plus his work as a model, film maker, musician, and poet. Where does his carefree attitude come from. It was an honor to have him as the last guest on Queer Writers of Crime. Jeffrey's Website: https://jeffreyround.com/ To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and final...

Authors Recommending Authors with Hailey Piper and Lilja Sigurdardóttir

September 16, 2022 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.65 MB

Ep: 151 Hailey Piper and Sigurdardóttir are back to recommend books to you. Between the two of them you'll four novels to choose from. Plus, Brad has an announcement. To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Get a Kindle Paperwhite: https://amzn.to/3KCfUuO Hailey Piper recommends: Waif by Samantha Kolesnik https://am...

Lilja Sigurdardóttir and the Fictional Icelandic Crime Wave

September 13, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 35.1 MB

Ep: 150 Brad and Laury Egan have a conversation with Lilja Sigurdardóttir about crime in Iceland, growing up in a free-spirited globetrotting family, and financial crimes.  Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog. To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Get a Kindl...

Philip Recommends & Gushes Over a Superstar Author

September 08, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

Ep: 149 Philip, already a Greg Herren fan, believes he struck gold. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog. To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Get a Kindle Paperwhite: https://amzn.to/3KCfUuO Murder in the Rue Chartres by Greg Herren https://amzn.to/3cS9m0j ...

Hailey Piper and A Blend of Two Similar Yet Different Genres

September 06, 2022 02:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

Ep: 148 Hailey Piper and Brad discuss the horror genre and some similarities to mysteries. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog. To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Get a Kindle Paperwhite: https://amzn.to/3KCfUuO See Hailey's recent blog post on the Queer...

Authors Recommending Authors with Rob Osler, Brad Shreve, Dea Poirier, and Neil Plakcy

September 03, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Ep: 147 Authors Rob Osler, Brad Shreve, Dea Poirier, and Neil Plakcy recommend novels they think you will love.  Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog. To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Get a Kindle Paperwhite: https://amzn.to/3KCfUuO Rob Osler recommends...

Cary Alan Johnson Brings to Life a Young Black Man Coming of Age in the Early 80s

August 30, 2022 02:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

Ep: 146 Cary Alan Johnson discusses with Brad his premier novel, Desire Lines. The story of a black man coming of age in 1982 just as the AIDS crisis was on the rise. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog. To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Get a Kindle Pap...

Neil Plakcy Merges Two Worlds

August 23, 2022 02:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

Ep: 145 Neil Plakcy and Brad Shreve discuss Neil's latest book Being John Church.  He typically writes novels with gay protagonists, but he also has his Golden Retriever Series, which is written for a broader audience. In Being John Church he has both a gay protagonist and a golden retriever.  He'll also share how you can win a prize to help him celebrate his 65th birthday. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog. To cover the cost of pr...

Recommendation: Justene Gives Thumbs Up To A Novel By A Beloved Podcaster

August 18, 2022 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.74 MB

Ep: 144 Justene and Brad are big fans of the Christopher & Eric podcast and the two funny hosts are authors. Christopher Rice published several novels this year and Justene highly recommends the scary one. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog. To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and...

Dea Poirier's Fiction Set In A Real School With A History Of 111 Years Of Horror

August 16, 2022 02:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

Ep: 143 The Dozier Schools for Boys in Florida closed in 2011 after operating for over a century. Touched by its' history where cruelty, torture, and death, occurred, Dea Poirier felt compelled to write her chilling thriller After You Died, a fictional story set at the real school where the horrific events occurred. She and Brad also chat about Godzilla, exorcism, and image free thinking. Heavy topics in a light-hearted interview. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Que...

Recommendation: Laury Talks About A Series That Doesn't Give Her The Blues

August 11, 2022 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.5 MB

Ep: 142 Agatha Award-winning author, Abigal Padget has two books in her Bue McCarron Mystery Series. Laury talks about Ultimate Blue, which is the third in the series, and comes out this month (August 2022) Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog. To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and...

Rob Osler on the Average Guy Protagonist

August 09, 2022 02:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

Ep:  141 Rob Osler discusses with Brad his cozy...err, "Quozy" novel, having diversity in story, not having a sexy torso on his cover, and much more. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog. To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Get a Kindle Paperwhite: https://...

Rob Osler on the Average Guy Protagonist

August 09, 2022 02:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

Ep:  141 Rob Osler discusses with Brad his cozy...err, "Quozy" novel, having diversity in story, not having a sexy torso on his cover, and much more. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog. To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Get a Kindle Paperwhite: https://...

Recommendation: Phillip Shares A Suspense Novel Involving Nazis And Male Prostitutes

August 04, 2022 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

Ep: 140 Phillip typically recommends mysteries but this month he makes a switch to a suspense and thriller novel that involves spies, Nazis, a male brothel, and southern prejudice. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog. To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Get...

Recommendation: Philip Shares A Suspense Novel Involving Nazis And Male Prostitutes

August 04, 2022 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

Ep: 140 Philip typically recommends mysteries but this month he makes a switch to a suspense and thriller novel that involves spies, Nazis, a male brothel, and southern prejudice. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog. To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Get ...

Recommendation: Phillip Shares A Suspense Novel With Nazis And Male Prostitutes

August 04, 2022 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

Ep: 140 Phillip typically recommends mysteries but this month he makes a switch to a suspense and thriller novel that involves spies, Nazis, a male brothel, and southern prejudice. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog. To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Get...

Wendy Whitman Brings True Crime Experience to a Fiction Novel

August 02, 2022 03:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MB

Ep: 139 Wendy Whitman's background as an executive producer for Court TV and HLN offers her a unique perspective as a crime fiction writer. In her first novel Premonition she was able to meld over twenty true crime stories seamlessly into her fiction story. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out the Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog: https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/blog/ To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate li...

Authors Recommending Authors with Ann Aptaker, David Domine, and Brad Shreve

July 26, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Ep: 138 Ann Aptaker, David Domine, and Brad Shreve offer novels they believe are must reads.  Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog. To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Get a Kindle Paperwhite: https://amzn.to/3KCfUuO Ann Aptaker Recommends The Talented Mr....

Recommendation: Justene Sings the Praises of an Author from Down Under

July 21, 2022 03:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MB

Ep: 137 Justene talks about My Name is Jimmy, a short story by an author who's shown his skill at writing a damn good novel. Now we learn he writes a damn good novella too. It's a crime story set in post WWII Australia. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog. To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through...

David Domine Tells the Tale of a Dark Room in Glitter Ball City

July 19, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

Ep: 136  In June 2019, Louisville KY police arrived at the home of jeffrey Mundt and Joseph Banis on what they expected to be routine domestic disturbance call. Events which followed, including unearthing a body buried in basement, proved anything but routine. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out the Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog: https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/blog/ To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate...

Recommendation: Laury Continues Her Tour of Nordic Noir Mysteries & Thrillers

July 14, 2022 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.22 MB

Ep: 135 This is the third in Laury's series of recommendations of Nordic crime novels. This episode she discusses the first novel in a trilogy by Lilja Sigurdardóttir. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog. To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Get a Kindle Pap...

Timothy Jay Smith: A Thriller Writers Thrilling Life

July 12, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MB

Ep:  134 Timothy Jay Smith, author of Fire on the Island and The Fourth Courier, began working on social issues in the 1970s, with a focus on poverty. His career took him to thirty-three countries where he encountered polish cops, Greek fishermen,  wanna-be terrorists,  indian chiefs, child prostitutes, mercenaries, and arms dealers.  He shares his incredible history and how he worked many of his real-life experiences into his novels. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check ou...

Recommendation: Philip Discusses One of Richard Stevenson's Final Novels

July 07, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Ep: 133 Before his death, Richards Stevenson wrote what he hoped would be the first novel in a new series Knock Off the Hat: A Clifford Waterman Gay Philly Mystery. In this episode Philip shares his thoughts about the novel, plus he and Brad chat a bit about Richard's life. Before the episode wraps up Brad shares exciting news with Philip. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog. To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, som...

Ann Aptaker Digs Deep into Hunter Gold's Personality & Philosophy

July 05, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

Ep: 132 Ann and Brad discuss her protagonist Hunter Gold's background, her life of crime, why she leads a life of crime, and lesbian life in the 1950s. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Lev on the Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog: https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/blog/ To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and f...

Ann Aptaker Digs Deep into Cantor Gold's Personality & Philosophy

July 05, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

Ep: 132 Ann and Brad discuss her protagonist Canton Gold's background, her life of crime, why she leads a life of crime, and lesbian life in the 1950s. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Ann on the Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog: https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/blog/ To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and f...

Ann Aptaker Digs Deep into Cantor Gold's Personality & Philosophy

July 05, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

Ep: 132 Ann and Brad discuss her protagonist Canton Gold's background, her life of crime, why she leads a life of crime, and lesbian life in the 1950s. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Ann on the Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog: https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/blog/ To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and f...

Authors Recommending Authors with David S Pederson, Lev Raphael, and Brad Shreve

July 01, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Ep: 131 David S. Pederson, Lev Raphael, and Brad Shreve, offer suggestions for your reading pleasure.    Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog. To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Get a Kindle Paperwhite: https://amzn.to/3KCfUuO David S. Pederson Rec...

Lev Raphael Returns with Plenty to Discuss Including Having the Entire Nick Hoffman Series Republished

June 21, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

Ep: 130 Lev Raphael returns to talk with Brad about having his full Nick Hoffman Academia Mystery Series republished, historical misquotes, research, the joy of mingling with other mystery authors, and more. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Lev on the Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog: https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/blog/ To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an...

Lev Raphael Returns with Plenty to Discuss Including the Republication of His Entire Nick Hoffman Mystery Series

June 21, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

Ep: 130 Lev Raphael returns to talk with Brad about having his full Nick Hoffman Academia Mystery Series republished, historical misquotes, research, the joy of mingling with other mystery authors, and more. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Lev on the Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog: https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/blog/ To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an...

Recommendation: Justene Gets Chills From a Diverse Novel

June 16, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

Ep: 129 Justene shares with Brad a novel by Maya MacGregor she believes is a contender for upcoming awards. A contemporary queer novel, full of diversity, a suspicious death, and a spirit who helps solve the crime.  Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog. To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through th...

Laury A. Egan Sees Writing As Serious Business

June 14, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.5 MB

Ep: 128 Laury A. Egan, and Brad Shreve discuss the diversity in the type of stories she writes, her passion for the visual arts, writing both psychological suspense and humor, and being a humanist.  she doesn't write a series, and her latest novel Doublecrossed. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog: https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/blog/ To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate...

Recommend: Philip Praises A Police Procedural That Passes An Important Test

June 09, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

Ep: 127 Philip's June book recommendation is a book by Catherine Maiorisi that passes The Shreve Test. A High Standard Brad Insists in All Series novels. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog. To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Get a Kindle Paperwhite: https...

Recommendation: Philip Praises A Police Procedural That Passes An Important Test

June 09, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

Ep: 127 Philip's June book recommendation is a book by Catherine Maiorisi that passes The Shreve Test. A High Standard Brad Insists in All Series novels. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog. To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Get a Kindle Paperwhite: https...

David S. Pederson: An Appreciation Of Life

June 07, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

Ep: 126 David S. Pederson and Brad discuss the love of writing dialogue, Phoenix life in the 1940s, and having a zest for life despite a series of disturbing events. Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out blog posts by guests on the website: https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/blog/ Disclosure: To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if yo...

Authors Recommending Authors with Dharma Kelleher, Bud Gundy, Anthony Bidulka, and Meredith Doench

May 31, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Ep: 125 Dharma Kelleher, Bud Gundy, Anthony Bidulka, and Meredith Doench give suggestions for readers. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog. To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Get a Kindle Paperwhite: https://amzn.to/3KCfUuO Dharma Kelleher Recommends Roby...

Brad Gives You A Taste Of What's To Come

May 26, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Ep: 124 Brad Shreve had planned to give a book recommendation but decided to offer a sample of his current work in progress. He's having great fun writing the novel and hopes that comes through when you listen in. Feel free to leave a voice message or send an email and let him know what you think. Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out blog posts by guests on the website: https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/blog/ Disclosure: To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of ...

Meredith Doench Advocates for Disability Representation in Crime Fiction

May 24, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

Ep 123:  Meredith Doench talks with Brad about being a nice person with a dark side, being a skilled literature and writing instructor, and her latest grim and gripping novel. Read the Queer Writers of Crime Guest Blog for her post on Disability and Crime Fiction. Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out blog posts by guests on the website: https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/blog/ Disclosure: To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are...

Meredith Doench Advocates for Disability Representation in Crime Fiction

May 24, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

Ep 123:  Meredith Doench talks with Brad about being a nice person with a dark side, being a skilled literature and writing instructor, and her latest grim and gripping novel. Read the Queer Writers of Crime Guest Blog for her post on Disability and Crime Fiction. Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out blog posts by guests on the website: https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/blog/ Disclosure: To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are...

Recommendation: Laury Presents a Dark Thriller by a Master of "Tartan Noir"

May 19, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

Ep: 122 Laury recommends the first novel in a grim psychological series by Val McDermid. Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out blog posts by guests on the website: https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/blog/ To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Get a Kindle Paperwhite: https://amzn.to/3KCfUuO The M...

Anthony Bidulka Left And Came Back. Why?

May 17, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

Ep: 121 Anthony Bidulka discusses why it was time for him to return to crime fiction, his co-founding a leadership retreat for LGBTQ+ youth, and what it's like to have a geographic location named after him.  As if that's not enough, somehow the sneaky devil turned the tables on Brad and the guest interviewed the host. Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.com Sign up for the show's newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/qworcrimenewsletter Check out blog posts by guests on the website: https:/...

Anthony Bidulka Came Back. Why?

May 17, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

Ep: 121 Anthony Bidulka discusses why it was time for him to return to crime fiction, his co-founding a leadership retreat for LGBTQ+ youth, and what it's like to have a geographic location named after him.  As if that's not enough, somehow the sneaky devil turned the tables on Brad and the guest interviewed the host. Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out blog posts by guests on the website: https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/blog/ Disclosure: To cover the cost of produc...

Anthony Bidulka Came Back. Why?

May 17, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

Ep: 121 Anthony Bidulka discusses why it was time for him to return to crime fiction, his co-founding a leadership retreat for LGBTQ+ youth, and what it's like to have a geographic location named after him.  As if that's not enough, somehow the sneaky devil turned the tables on Brad and the guest interviewed the host. Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out blog posts by guests on the website: https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/blog/ Disclosure: To cover the cost of produc...

Recommendation: Philip Gives a Thumbs Up to a Story Which Could Have Been Lost Forever

May 12, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

Ep: 120 When ReQueered Tales obtained the rights to Grant Michael's Stan Kraychik series, they never expected to come upon an unpublished 7th novel in the series. That novel, Do-Si-Do with Death publishes in May 2022. Ep: 118 Brad has interviewed three of the 2022 Lambda Literary Award nominees for Best LGBTQ Mystery. Now, it's Justene's Turn to say a Word About One of the Novels We Haven't Discussed. Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out blog posts by guests on the websi...

Bud Gundy On His Newest Release, The History Of Alcatraz, And Working In Public Broadcasting

May 10, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

Ep: 119: How risqué was Tales of the City and was there male nudity? This isn't the primary topic but one of the many Bud Gundy discusses with Brad, including Bud's latest novel Inherit the Lightening, and even some history about Alcatraz. Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out blog posts by guests on the website: https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/blog/ Disclosure: To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. This mea...

Recommendation: Justene Gives Her Seal of Approval To a Lambda Literary Award Nominee

May 05, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

Ep: 118 Brad has interviewed three of the 2022 Lambda Literary Award nominees for Best LGBTQ Mystery. Now, it's Justene's Turn to say a Word About One of the Novels We Haven't Discussed. Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out blog posts by guests on the website: https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/blog/ Disclosure: To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affi...

Recommendation: Justene Gives Her Seal of Approval To a Lambda Literary Award Nominee

May 05, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

Ep: 118 Brad has interviewed three of the 2022 Lambda Literary Award nominees for Best LGBTQ Mystery. Now, it's Justene's Turn to say a Word About One of the Novels We Haven't Discussed. Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out blog posts by guests on the website: https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/blog/ Disclosure: To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affi...

Recommendation: Justene Gives Her Seal of Approval on a Lambda Literary Award Nominee

May 05, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

Ep: 118 Brad has interviewed three of the 2022 Lambda Literary Award nominees for Best LGBTQ Mystery. Now, it's Justene's Turn to say a Word About One of the Novels We Haven't Discussed. Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.com Sign up for the show's newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/qworcrimenewsletter Check out blog posts by guests on the website: https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/blog/ Chip in and help support this podcast: buymeacoffee.com/queerwriters    Disclosure: To cover the ...

Dharma Kelleher Offers an Exclusive, Talks about her new Shea Stevens Novel, & a New Series on it's way.

May 03, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

Ep: 117 Dharma Kelleher converses with Brad about books 1 - 4 in her Shea Stevens Series. The 4th book "Road Rash" is coming soon. They also talk about marginalized people, primarily transgender, representation in the media and especially in books. plus, the novel idea that maybe we should all be kind to one another. Kindly give to The Trevor Project, a much-needed charity focusing not only suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth, but also helps to get answers and information to support them, a...

Authors Recommending Authors with Jeffrey Round, Mark McNease, and Mikel J. Wilson

April 26, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Ep: 116 Jeffrey Round, Mark McNease, and Mikel J. Wilson have brief chats with Brad about books they recommend. Listen in and you'll hear how you can get three books signed by outstanding authors. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.com Check out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog. To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize ...

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