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Detective Writer

Sally Barrilladetectivewriter.com
True crime fanatic! Published author of psychological thriller novel, “The Doctor: The Toxic Combination of Love, Hatred, and Revenge is Served!” Come explore your deepest insights on real-life unsolved crimes, murder mysteries, & even a few stories of our own.
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Episodes

Meet Our Twenty First Guest: Fellow Author Trent Gander!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to introduce you all to freelance author and true crime fanatic, Trent Gander! Trent is here to discuss real life story telling techniques not only aiming to help anyone write to the best of their ability but also to help provide possible life saving techniques as well. Join us as we chat about a few actual cases and even express our mild fear of horror films. TRIGGER WARNING: we will be briefly discussing a few methods serial killers have used on vic...

Jul 10, 202359 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Meet Our Twentieth Guest: Fellow Author DeLani Bartlette!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to introduce you all to fellow true crime writer and YouTube host of a channel called "The Murder Nerd," DeLani Bartlette! Join us as we chat about a few unsolved crimes in Arkansas, USA, our love for writing, and much more! TRIGGER WARNING: we will be briefly discussing a few methods serial killers have used on victims, if anyone is uncomfortable, please feel free to skip ahead. Please feel free to check out the link below. Keep on sleuthing, DETECTI...

Jul 10, 202356 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Meet Our Nineteenth Guest: Fellow Author Armand Rosamilia!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to introduce you all to a full time author of over 13 years, Armand Rosamilia! Armand is also a live Twitch streamer who posts every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1 P.M. EST. He loves to chat about his experience writing horror, thrillers, as well as talking to other authors while writing stories online. Please feel free to check out the links below. Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES! http://armandrosamilia.com/ https://www.twitch.tv/armandrosamilia ht...

Jul 10, 202344 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Meet Our Eighteenth Guest: Fellow Author Jeffrey Kare!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to introduce you all to freelance journalist, Jeffrey Kare! Jeffrey is also a major Broadway fan and discuss his experiences writing and shares some of his favorite theater shows. Please feel free to check out the links below. Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES! https://www.karereviews.net/ Twitter https://www.youtube.com/user/jeffreykare https://www.instagram.com/jeffreykare/?hl=en

Jul 10, 202329 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Meet Our Seventeenth Guest: Fellow Author Liz Shipton!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to introduce you all to an amazing author, Liz Shipton. Liz is currently sailing full time with her boyfriend and dog but also is a freelance writer, she is the ultimate example of setting a dream or goal, having fun with it, as well as making an income. Liz describes how she didn't allow any obstacles to stop her from sailing and is able to incorporate her love of writing while constantly finding new adventures. Please feel free to check out the link...

Jul 03, 202326 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Meet Our Sixteenth Guest: Fellow Author Dr. Nicole Elaine Avery!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to introduce you all to the lovely fellow author, Dr. Nicole Elaine Avery. Nicole is a writer from NYC just like me and her novel, Beyond the Gate Your Ride Awaits (The Bronx Drama Series) has a deep connection with her childhood growing up in foster care in The Bronx as well as her love for writing. Nicole emphasizes that despite any challenges we may have or will face, the impossible is possible and it is our history that can help shape us into the ...

Jul 03, 202340 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Meet Our Fifteenth Guest: Fellow Author M.J. Foley!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to introduce you all to the talented fellow author, M.J. Foley! Fun fact: M.J. is also a New Degree Press author just like me and she is releasing her book very soon this month. After working for several years in healthcare, M.J. decided to take the plunge and become a writer, realizing it is never too late to reach for the stars. Please feel free to check out the links below. Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES! Instagram: @m.j._foley.author Facebook: M.J....

Jun 26, 202337 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Meet Our Fourteenth Guest: Fellow Author Joseph M. Lenard!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! Continue to speak with more writers, I am excited to introduce you all to fellow author, Joseph M. Lenard. Joseph strives to help transform simple words and give them a whole different meaning. He also wants to help ensure many more people learn about the healing elements that writing can bring for anyone. Please feel free to check out the links below, along with our podcast! Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES! https://linktr.ee/jlenarddetroit https://TerrorStrikes.info Joseph ...

Jun 26, 202333 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Meet Our Thirteenth Guest: Fellow Author Alexis Hollingsworth!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here meeting more writers, I am very excited to introduce you all to another fellow author, Alexis Hollingsworth. Alexis is a newly self published author who seeks to present to her daughters and to anyone else how to learn their strength and power. To fight against all who may try or have attempted to silence our voices and push past any negativity that tries to prevent us from living our dreams. Please feel free to check out the link below! Keep on sleut...

Jun 19, 202334 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Meet Our Twelfth Guest: Fellow Author Tony Viola!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! Continuing with meeting more amazing authors, I am excited to introduce you all to blogger and fellow author, Tony Viola. Tony's inspirational story blooms from spending over 10 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit but thanks to evidence that was presented at a second trial, Tony's freedom was granted. Tony's motto is to always try to remain positive even through the most challenging of times and for anyone who is a new writer, blogger, or podcaster to take chances...

Jun 12, 202351 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Meet Our Eleventh Guest: Fellow Author: Edward Moser!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! This month, I will be introducing you to plenty of authors, learning their stories, passion for writing, and much more! Please allow me to introduce you to our eleventh guest: Edward Moser. Ed is a history and nonfiction expert and offers a bunch of tips for any new authors starting out writing or publishing their books. Please feel free to check out the links to Ed's content, socials, and novels! Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES! Lafayette Sq. Tours of Scandal, Assassination...

Jun 05, 202356 minSeason 2Ep. 10

4 Tips to Write or to Publish Your First Book!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! Tune in this week to hear 4 surefire tips to begin writing or publishing your own book! Everyone's journey to becoming an author can be a challenge but the journey is worth the effort, I guarantee you. With a spoonful of hard work, a tablespoon of passion, & a teaspoon of dedication, all will fall into place. https://detectivewriter.com/buy-my-book/ Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES!

May 29, 20232 minSeason 2Ep. 9

5 Tips to Begin Your Own Podcast!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! Tune in this week to hear 5 easy tips to begin your own podcast! I promise it is a lot easier than you think - just needs a lot of passion, effort, & fun. https://detectivewriter.com/check-out-my-detective-writer-podcast/ Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES!

May 22, 20232 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Murder Mystery Storytime: The 1920 Wall Street Bombing!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! Tune in this week to hear about the unsolved bombing in Wall Street, New York on September 16th, 1920. To give you a bit of information, in this case, someone in a horse-drawn wagon had over 100 pounds of dynamite, deliberately setting a timer to detonate in 23 Wall Street, unfortunately taking and injuring many lives. To this day, the bombing has not been solved. Fascinating fact: if you ever stop by 23 Wall Street, you can actually still see a few remnants of the bombing...

May 15, 20233 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Murder Mystery Storytime: The Disappearance of Diana Lynn Harris!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! Tune in this week to hear about the unsolved mystery in Florida regarding the disappearance of Diana Lynn Harris. A fellow DETECTIVE friend had requested I speak about this case & it is my honor to bring awareness to this woman's mystery whereabouts. Here is the link to read about the case in full detail. Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES!

May 08, 20234 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Spooky + Mysterious Aspects of Life: The Voynich Manuscript!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! Tune in this week to learn about the fascinating case regarding the Voynich Manuscript. The manuscript is a historical codex - the ancestor of modern books that to this day, remains completely unknown. No one knows who wrote it, when or where it was written, what it is about, what it describes - completely a mystery. It is such a curiosity to know just what the language is or where it is from. Can you imagine? In 2020, Yale University published the entire manuscript which ...

May 01, 20232 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Spooky + Mysterious Aspects of Life: The Case of Noela Rukundo!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! Tune in this week to learn about the interesting case surrounding a woman whose husband actually hired men to kill her and how she managed to give him the surprise of his life. Turns out that she had the last laugh. Goes to show how revenge comes in many different forms, huh DETECTIVES? Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES.

Apr 24, 20234 minSeason 2Ep. 4

“The North Star Boy Murder in LA Edition Part 2”

Hey, there & welcome back, DETECTIVES! Tune in this week to hear about the long-awaited part 2 of my highly requested storytime. Yes, that's right, in my second part to "The North Star Boy Murder in LA Edition Part 2, I added a little dash of mystery and a pinch of entertainment, please let me know what you think, DETECTIVES. NSB, or as many may know them, North Star Boys are a very creative Asian American content group that has a great message to working hard for what you want & I guara...

Apr 17, 20234 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Spooky + Mysterious Aspects of Life: The Case of Jean Hilliard!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! Tune in this week to hear about the fascinating case of Jean Hilliard, a woman who survived lying in the snow for over 6 hours in 1980! Despite being literally frozen solid, thankfully she is still alive & felt normal after she warmed up. Goes to show how far warmth can truly bring us, huh? Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES!

Apr 10, 20233 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Meet Our Tenth Guest: Arvyn Gutierrez!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! Welcome to SEASON 2 & please allow me to introduce you to our tenth guest: Arvyn Gutierrez. A very intuitive individual who has plenty of advice for anyone struggling to communicate in their personal or professional lives, tips on emphasizing inner self-love, & just learning that nothing is impossible. Feel free to follow him on Instagram!

Apr 03, 202356 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Meet Our Ninth Guest: Voice of Garcia!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! Our new guest for today's episode is my good friend from college & motivation to begin DETECTIVE WRITER is Voice of Garcia, A.K.A Mike Garcia! He is an extremely talented voice-over artist & also just great to talk to in case you need a pal. He gives tips on self-confidence, going after what you want, & how to learn to realize that life is full of possibilities & we just need to be open to them. That's the beauty of it. Feel free to follow him on Instagram ...

Mar 27, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Meet Our Eighth Guest: Laura Macaddino

Hey there, DETECTIVES! Our new guest for today's episode is my sweet friend, Laura! Join us as we talk about our past histories of being introverted but slowly trying to bring ourselves out of our shells to demonstrate our unique selves to the world. If you have ever felt alone or misunderstood, we know how you think, & we stand with you. Plus, this is also the first episode that will not have any background sounds or music in general per Laura's request so that you can hear us fully! But no...

Mar 20, 20231 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 40

15 Tips to Combat Writer's Block

Hey there, DETECTIVES! A few of you have asked me how I tackle writer's block, how I get the motivation to write anything after procrastination, or just whenever I feel really lazy so here are some tips/advice I've learned through the years to write. Hope it helps you lovely DETECTIVES out there. Please feel free to check out the blog post I wrote some time ago if you wish to read instead or want more insight, DETECTIVES. Just keep writing!...

Mar 13, 20236 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Murder Mystery Storytime: Theresa Carol Richardson!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! Tune in this week to hear about the unsolved mystery in North Carolina regarding Theresa Carol Richardson. Here is the link to read about the case in full detail. If anyone has any information, here is the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation's number, (800)334-3000. Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES!

Mar 06, 20232 minSeason 1Ep. 38

How Writing Can Be Therapeutic!

Hey there! Tune in this week to listen to me reading to you all about why I am a big advocate for writing and hear all about how writing saved my life. I always say, "If you can't say it, write it down!" Writing is my passion through & through. If you would like to access the links to the original articles, click below! Medium.com Detective Writer Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES!...

Feb 27, 20238 minSeason 1Ep. 37

The Case of the Mysterious Poe Toaster!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! Tune in this week to hear about the interesting topic of the mystery about the anonymous Poe Toaster. Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES!

Feb 20, 20233 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Meet Our Seventh Guest: Erin Eskoff

Hey there, DETECTIVES! Our new guest for today's episode is my talented friend, Erin! Join us as we talk about our mutual interests, especially in the Asian American content group, North Star Boys (NSB), similarities in college life, starting out as content creators, & much more! I can promise you, that you will not miss this absolutely hilarious chat. Erin has a YouTube channel, feel free to follow her here! Feel free to follow her on Instagram or Twitter!

Feb 13, 20232 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Meet Our Sixth Guest: Xavier Rolando!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! Our new guest for today's episode is my new friend Xavier! Join us as we talk about our early interests in writing, our passion for writing anything that sparks our minds, and what motivates us to write moving forward. Whether you wish to become an author, just starting out, or are unsure what your goal is, we discuss the importance of never giving up on your goals because one day your dreams can become a reality, especially when least unexpected. If you would like to foll...

Feb 06, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Meet Our Fifth Guest: Mikedharma!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! We have a brand new guest for today's episode: my fantastic friend Mikedharma also known as Mike! Join us as we chat about the importance of following your dreams, staying solid and confident in seeking what you want, introductions to our early and current lives, and much more excitement to share! Mike also works with the awesome Asian American content group I've mentioned before, the North Star Boys and I am so happy to present to all of you my great friend set to return ...

Jan 30, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Unsolved Spooky Mysteries: The Salish Sea Human Foot Discoveries!

Hey there, DETECTIVES! Tune in this week to hear about the fascinating case of various feet discovered in areas such as British Columbia and Washington, USA. It is quite spooky & a bit freaky. Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES!

Jan 23, 20234 minSeason 1Ep. 32
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