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 Laury...
Sep 27, 2022•23 min•Ep. 153
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 finalize a ...
Sep 20, 2022•59 min•Ep. 152
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://amzn.to/3U...
Sep 16, 2022•10 min•Ep. 151
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 . Red As Blood by Lilja Sigurdardóttir https://amzn.to/3xdemDs Lilja's Website: www.liljawriter.com Lilja on social media: Instagram: @sigurdardottirlilja Twitter: @lilja1972 Facebook: facebook.com/liljawriter Icelandic crime-writer Lilj...
Sep 13, 2022•51 min•Ep. 150
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 . Murder in the Rue Chartres by Greg Herren https://amzn.to/3cS9m0j Brad's Website: bradshreve.com Support Requeered Tales: requeeredtales.com 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 and connect with an inter...
Sep 08, 2022•15 min•Ep. 149
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 . See Hailey's recent blog post on the Queer Writer's of Crime Website https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/blog/writing-is-chaos-are-you-by-hailey-piper/ No God's for Drowning by Hailey Piper https://amzn.to/3eosQtX Hailey's website haileypiper.com Hailey on Twitter @HaileyPiperSays Hailey Piper is the Bram Stoker Aw...
Sep 06, 2022•49 min•Ep. 148
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 . Rob Osler recommends The Savage Kind: A Mystery by John Copenhaver https://amzn.to/3qrQEzX Brad Shreve recommends Writer Murder by Eric Shaw Quinn https://amzn.to/3QtggXL Dea Poirier recommends Diary by Chuck Palahniuk https://amzn.to/3elPMde She's too Pretty to Burn by Wendy Heard https://amzn...
Sep 03, 2022•30 min
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 . Catch Cary's interesting blog post on the Queer Writers of Crime website https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/blog/mourning-in-america-cary-alan-johnson/ Desire Lines by Cary Alan Johnson https://amzn.to/3CA5Fa5 Cary's Website caryalanjohnso...
Aug 30, 2022•56 min•Ep. 146
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 . Read Neil's blog post on the sho...
Aug 23, 2022•55 min•Ep. 145
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 . Decimate by Christopher https://amzn.to/3AuF2ln Brad's Website: bradshreve.com Support Requeered Tales: requeeredtales.com Kindly give to The Trevor Project, a much-needed charity focusing not only...
Aug 18, 2022•13 min•Ep. 144
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 Queer Wri...
Aug 16, 2022•56 min•Ep. 143
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 . The Blue McCarron Mystery Series by Abigail Padgett Brad's Website: bradshreve.com Support Requeered Tales: requeeredtales.com Kindly give to The Trevor Project, a much-needed charity focusing not on...
Aug 11, 2022•12 min•Ep. 142
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 . Devil's Chew Toy by Rob Osler https://amzn.to/3Q1ZAXM Rob's Website: robosler.com Rob Osler’s debut novel, Devil’s Chew Toy , features a gay and lesbian amateur sleuth in a hilariously light-hearted mystery adventure set in present-day Seattle. His short sto...
Aug 09, 2022•57 min•Ep. 141
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 . Hold Tight by Christopher Bram https://amzn.to/3bxaMfZ Support Requeered Tales: requeeredtales.com Brad's Website: bradshreve.com Kindly give to The Trevor Project, a much-needed charity focusing not only suicide prevention for...
Aug 04, 2022•21 min•Ep. 140
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 Premonition by Wendy Whitman https://amzn.to/3Qhrfnr Wendy's Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/author/wendywhitman Wendy's Website wendywhitman.com No Dogs Left Behind Leading the way in th...
Aug 02, 2022•57 min•Ep. 139
Ep: 138 Ann Aptaker, David Domine, and Brad Shreve offer novels they believe are must reads. Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.com Ann Aptaker Recommends The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith https://amzn.to/3vhKWTP Double Indemnity by James M. Cain https://amzn.to/3PCBoLh Galileo by Ann McMan https://amzn.to/3vf9InN The Scotty Bradley Mysteries by Greg Herren https://amzn.to/3PW5adW David Domine Recommends Groundskeeping by Lee Cole https://amzn.to/3osDkdo Brad Shreve Recommends ...
Jul 26, 2022•27 min•Ep. 138
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 My name is Jimmy by Garrick Jones: https://amzn.to/3Oi36eU Garrick's Website: garrickjones.com.au Support Requeered Tales re-publishing award-winning, post-Stonewall gay and lesbian fiction — with a focus on mystery, literary and horro...
Jul 21, 2022•20 min•Ep. 137
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 A Dark Room in Glitterball City by David Domine https://amzn.to/3uTTr7r David's Website https://www.daviddomine.com/ Brad's Website: bradshreve.com Check Out Requeered Tales: requeeredtales.com K...
Jul 19, 2022•54 min•Ep. 136
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 Snare by Lilja Sigurdardóttir: https://amzn.to/3NJGWSq Lilja's website: http://www.liljawriter.com Brad's Website: bradshreve.com Kindly give to The Trevor Project thetrevorproject.org a much-needed charity focusing not only suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth, but also helps to get answ...
Jul 14, 2022•13 min•Ep. 135
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 Timothy Jay Smith's ...
Jul 12, 2022•56 min•Ep. 134
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 Knock Off the Hat by Richard Stevenson https://amzn.to/3yMTg0h Amble Press Website https://www.bywaterbooks.com/a...
Jul 07, 2022•26 min•Ep. 133
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 Hunting Gold by Ann Aptaker On Bywater Books http://tinyurl.com/hunting-gold On Amazon https://amzn.to/3NG4vvB On Barnes & Noble http://tinyurl.com/Aptaker-Barnes-Noble Ann's Website http://www.annaptaker.com/ Ann Aptaker’s Cantor Gold crime/mystery series has been the recipient of Lambda Literary ...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 132
Ep: 131 David S. Pederson, Lev Raphael, and Brad Shreve, offer suggestions for your reading pleasure. Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.com David S. Pederson Recommends Somewhere Over Lorain Road by Bud Gundy https://amzn.to/3bCLPiW Lev Raphael Recommendations By Justin Evans https://amzn.to/3I3LiTg Brad Shreve Recommends Dead Letters from Paradise by Ann McMan https://amzn.to/3OwoyxE Brad's Website: bradshreve.com ReQueered Tales e-publish award-winning, offer post-Stonewall gay and lesb...
Jul 01, 2022•29 min•Ep. 131
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 Get a Kindle Paperwhite: https://amzn.to/3KCfUuO Burning Down the House by Lev Raphael: https://amzn.to/3QAIm4s Lev's Website: levraphael.com ReQueered Tales requeeredtales.com Quote Investigator: quoteinvestigator.com Lev Raphael is the author of...
Jun 21, 2022•55 min•Ep. 130
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 The Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester by Maya MacGregor: https://amzn.to/3Qibhdv Brad's Website: bradshreve.com Support Requeered Tales re-publishing award-winning, post-Stonewall gay and lesbian fiction — with a focus on mystery, lite...
Jun 16, 2022•19 min•Ep. 129
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 Doublecrossed by Laury A. Egan https://amzn.to/3zuOTrs Laury's website: http://www.lauryaegan.com/ Laury's Blog: https://lauryaeganblog.wordpress.com/ Laury A. Egan is the author of (fiction) ...
Jun 14, 2022•53 min•Ep. 128
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 Legacy in the Blood by Catherine Maiorisi https://amzn.to/3simUXy Brad's Website: bradshreve.com Support Requeered Tales re-publishing award-winning, post-Stonewall gay and lesbian fiction — with a focus on mystery, literary and horror/sci-fi genres. requeeredtales.com Kindly give to The Trevor Proje...
Jun 09, 2022•18 min•Ep. 127
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 Murder on Monte Vista by David S. Pederson https://amzn.to/3P3z6F8 Detective Heath Barrington Mystery Series by David S. Pederson https://amzn.to/3Pd61r2 David's website: davidspeterson.com David S. Pederson lives in the southwest with his husband Alan and two sweet cats. A film noir and ...
Jun 07, 2022•49 min•Ep. 126
Ep: 125 Dharma Kelleher, Bud Gundy, Anthony Bidulka, and Meredith Doench give suggestions for readers. Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.com Dharma Kelleher Recommends Robyn Gigl - Survivor's Guilt by Robyn Gigl https://amzn.to/3kRNWRu Bud Gundy Recommends A Body in a Bathhouse by Brad Shreve https://amzn.to/3kRNWRu Anthony Bidulka Recommends These Canadian Authors The Joanne Kilbourn series by Gail Bowen https://amzn.to/3P5bBeU The Detective Paul Lane Series by Gary Ryan https://amzn.to/...
May 31, 2022•26 min•Ep. 125
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 The Mitch O'Reilly Mystery Series by Brad Shreve https://amzn.to/3vZd92u Attitude Magazine Article on gay bears https://bit.ly/3P9Jknr Brad's Website: brads...
May 26, 2022•21 min•Ep. 124
