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 Whereabouts Unknown by Meredith Doench https://amzn.to/3ygwnCq Meredith's Website meredithdoench.com Meredith's article about disability and crime fiction on CrimeReads crimereads.com/represe...
May 24, 2022•53 min•Ep. 123
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/ The Mermaid's Singing by Val McDermid https://amzn.to/3w9xCk9 The Tony Hill/Carol Jordan series by Val McDermid on Amazon https://amzn.to/3P5EnvN Brad's Website: bradshreve.com Support Requeered Tales: requeeredtales.com Kindly give to The Trevor Project, a much-needed charity...
May 19, 2022•16 min•Ep. 122
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 Going to Beautiful by Anthony Bidulka: https://amzn.to/3LRUwmH Anthony's website: anthonybidulka.com In 1999, with three degrees from th...
May 17, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 121
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When ReQueered Tales obtained the rights to Grant Michael's Stan Kraychik series, they never expected to come upon an unpublished 7th novel in the series.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 A Do-Si-Do With Death by Grant Michaels: https://a...
May 12, 2022•20 min•Ep. 120
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 Bud Gundy's Website: www.budgundy.com Purchase Inherit the Lightening https://www.boldstrokesbooks.com/books/inherit-the-lightning-by-bud-gundy-3866-b Find Bud on Facebook www.facebook/budgundyauthor Bud on Twitter ...
May 10, 2022•56 min•Ep. 119
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 Murder Under Her Skin by Stephen Spotswood: https://amzn.to/377xnxp Coming from ReQueered Tales: Burning Down the House by Lev Raphael https://amzn.to/3s8j6rw The Ultimate Exit Strategy by Nikki Baker https://amzn.to/3vYMIcf A Do-Si-Do With Death by Grant Michaels htt...
May 05, 2022•17 min•Ep. 118
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, and con...
May 03, 2022•53 min•Ep. 117
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 The Nameless Ones by Jonh Connelly https://amzn.to/3EMYWZk A Queer Kind of Death by George Baxt https://amzn.to/3vfh3UH Relative Justice by Gregory Ashe https://amzn.to/3rSFAgb markmcnease.com jeffreyround.com mikeljwilson.com Brad's Website: bradshreve.com ...
Apr 26, 2022•20 min•Ep. 116
Ep: 115 Author Laury A. Egan is new to the Queer Writers of Crime team offering book recommendations. She starts with a thriller by Anne Holt who Val McDermid says, "...is the latest crime writer to reveal how truly dark it gets in Scandanavia." Podcast Website: https://tinyurl.com/qworcrimenewsletter Punishment by Anne Holt. https://amzn.to/36BXKvk Blind Goddess by Anne Holte https://amzn.to/3L694i6 Mark McNease's website where you can read Groomed, check out his books, and his podcast. markmcn...
Apr 21, 2022•17 min•Ep. 115
Ep: 114 Mikel J. Wilson chats with Brad about the unusual methods he uses to kill his victims, going from destitute to world traveler, and even gets into skydiving. Mikel also wrote a blog post for the website regarding unique methods of murder. Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.com Mikel's Website MikelJWilson.com Mikel J. Wilson's Amazon Page https://amzn.to/3EsfGF8 Mikel on Facebook AuthorMikelJWilson Mikel on Instagram @mikeljwilson Mikel on Twitter @mikeljwilson Mikel on Youtube http...
Apr 19, 2022•47 min•Ep. 114
Ep: 113 Philip recommends a book by an author Justene talked about before, but this is the first in a new series. Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.com Murder on Monte Vista by David S. Pederson https://amzn.to/3uEegE3 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 The three year run of Queer Writers of Crime was fantastic but no new ...
Apr 14, 2022•16 min•Ep. 113
Ep: 112 Jeffrey Round reads from Threads, a poetry collection. In addition, he discusses with Brad Jeffrey's four Bradford Fairfax Murder Mysteries, Murder in P-Town, Death in Key West, Vanished in Vallarta, and Bon Ton Roulet. Plus, they talk about Jeffrey's career as not only an author, but a poet, a playwright, a musician, a stage director - Is there anything Jeffrey Round hasn't done? Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.com Threads: A Poetry Collection by Jeffrey Round https://amzn.to/3...
Apr 12, 2022•57 min•Ep. 112
Ep: 111 Justene has a list of murders she prefers, and one is when they occur at a famous landmark. This week she recommends a novel where the mystery gets rolling after someone finds something they weren't shopping for in an iconic store in New York City. Queer Writers of Crimes is rated by Buzzfeed as one of the 20 Best Queer Podcasts to Tune in to While Going About Your Daily Queer Life. Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.com Twelve Days of Murder by Jason Wrench Brad's Website: bradshr...
Apr 07, 2022•8 min•Ep. 111
Ep: 110 Brad talks with Mark McNease about what makes his Marshall James series thrillers compared to his Kyle Callahan series which are mysteries. They also discuss Mark's preference to write about older characters, plus the different points of view he uses with his different characters, and more. Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.com Marshall James Thrillers on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3LFHI2f Mark's website for his books, LGBTSR, and all three podcasts: https://markmcnease.com/ Mark on ...
Apr 05, 2022•58 min•Ep. 110
Ep:109 In the first of a new monthly segment, three authors who were guests on the podcast, give book recommendations for others to enjoy. This episode includes guests featured in March 2022. They are Marshall Thornton, Barbarba Wilson, and Elizabeth Sims. Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.com Lightning Strikes by William Kent Krueger: https://amzn.to/3DmTD1X A Queer History of the United States by Michael Bronski: https://amzn.to/3iO2XTc Thus Was Adonis Murdered by Sarah Caudwell: https:...
Mar 31, 2022•23 min•Ep. 109
Ep: 108 Lambda Literary Award and Goldie Award winner Elizabeth Sims talks with Brad about balancing being both a writer and an editor, how her writing voice reflects her personality, working on a sheep ranch, and the experiences that shaped her outlook on life. Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.com Elizabeth Sims Website: elizabethsims.com Elizabeth's Amazon Author Page Tight Race by Elizabeth Sims: amzn.to/3tOelEI Left Field by Elizabeth Sims: https://amzn.to/3tLqIS4 Elizabeth Sims on F...
Mar 28, 2022•50 min•Ep. 108
Ep:107 Queer Writers of Crime is excited to add Philip to the team. Once each month he'll give you a book recommendation and in his premier episode his suggestion is a novel by a new author. Queer Writers of Crimes is rated by Buzzfeed as one of the 20 Best Queer Podcasts to Tune in to While Going About Your Daily Queer Life. Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.com Devil's Chew Toy by Rob Osler Brad's Website: bradshreve.com Support Requeered Tales re-publishing award-winning, post-Stonewal...
Mar 24, 2022•17 min•Ep. 107
Ep:106 Author Barbara Wilson, recipient of the Golden Crown Literary Society 2020 Trailblazer Award discusses with Brad what it means to be a trailblazer, the spinster sleuth and having series characters grow older, and diverse types of lesbian love. In addition, Barbara describes the Beguines who were women living in communities of up to 60 or 70 mostly supporting themselves and spent time in religious contemplation. Queer Writers of Crimes is rated by Buzzfeed as one of the 20 Best Queer Podca...
Mar 22, 2022•50 min•Ep. 106
Ep:105 Richard Stevenson Lipez, 83, of Becket, died peacefully in his sleep on March 16, 2022, after a long exceptional life, and then an all-too-quick cancer. He would have liked to have lived longer, but considered himself lucky, nonetheless. - The opening above ccomes from an obituary written by Richard's son Zach for The Berkshire Eagle. A link to the full obituary is below. Queer Writers of Crimes is rated by Buzzfeed as one of the 20 Best Queer Podcasts to Tune in to While Going About Your...
Mar 19, 2022•33 min•Ep. 105
Ep:104 Justene visits to launch or new format which offers one shorter episode each week which be for book recommendations. Author interviews will be separate. In this episode, Justene discusses Steve Neil Johnson's The Red Raven: Book 4: The LA After Midnight Quartet. Steve published this novel, the final in his series, a few months before his death. Justene shares her thoughts about the novel. Queer Writers of Crimes is rated by Buzzfeed as one of the 20 Best Queer Podcasts to Tune in to While...
Mar 17, 2022•12 min•Ep. 104
Ep: 103 Marshall Thornton and Brad discuss writing multiple series at once, where have the gay hangouts gone, and the different settings for each series. Queer Writers of Crimes is rated by Buzzfeed as one of the 20 Best Queer Podcasts to Tune in to While Going About Your Daily Queer Life. Marshall Thornton writes several popular mystery series, most notably the B oystown Mysteries and the Pinx Video Mysteries . He has won the Lambda Award for Gay Mystery three times. HIs books Femme and Code Na...
Mar 15, 2022•51 min•Ep. 103
Ep:102 In 1970, Joseph Hansen's landmark novel Fadeout was published, launching his twelve-book series featuring Dave Brandstetter, an insurance investigator and gay man. Crime and mystery fiction publisher Syndicate Books is republishing all twelve novels throughout 2022. Syndicate's Paul Oliver discusses the series, and the impact of Fadeout's release during an era when homosexuality was classified a mental illness and was illegal in forty-nine, out of fifty states. Joseph Hansen's Amazon Page...
Feb 22, 2022•34 min•Ep. 102
Ep:101 There are two things that make this episode special. First, this is the second Interview After the Interview episode where Brad runs through a series of quick questions from eight previous guests. In addition, Brad will inform you of Cupid Shot Me, an anthology of short stories by eleven authors who all have been guests on this show. Each spins a tale of murder, horror, and suspense all during a Valentine’s Day you won’t soon forget. Preorder Cupid Shot Me on Amazon Sign up for the podcas...
Jan 25, 2022•26 min•Ep. 101
Ep:100 Michael Craft was in episode #1 and returns for #100. He is the author of seventeen novels, four of which have been honored as finalists for Lambda Literary Awards. His 2019 mystery, ChoirMaster , was a Gold Winner of the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award. His prize-winning short fiction has appeared in British as well as American literary journals. He holds an MFA in creative writing from Antioch University, Los Angeles, and now lives in Rancho Mirage, California, near Palm Springs, which pro...
Sep 07, 2021•46 min•Ep. 100
Ep:099 Award-winning author, C. L. Brees, was born and raised in rural Indiana, a place where the environment was a bit too restrictive to contain his overactive imagination. He needed a place where he could expand his horizons. In 2011, after relocating to Maryland, he followed his passion for forensics and law enforcement and enrolled at the University of Baltimore. Four years later he earned not only a B.S. in Police Studies but also an M.S. in Cyber Forensics. C.L. Brees Website C.L. Brees A...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 99
Ep:098 Garrett Hutson writes upmarket mysteries and historical spy fiction, driven by characters who are moving and unforgettable. He lives in Indianapolis with his husband, four adorable dogs, two odd-ball cats, and more fish than you can count. You can usually find him reading about history, and day-dreaming about being there. This is where his stories are born, and he hopes they transport you the way his imagination transports him. Garret Hutson's Website No Accidental Death by Garrett Hutson...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 98
Ep:097 Lucy Sussex is a New Zealand-born writer living in Australia. Her award-winning work covers many genres, from children’s books to horror. She began in science fiction, and has published internationally and in translation. She has worked as a librarian, researcher, editor and weekly review columnist for newspapers. Her literary archaeology (unearthing unjustly forgotten writers) work includes Women Writers and Detectives in C19th Crime Fiction: the mothers of the mystery genre (Palgrave). ...
Aug 17, 2021•57 min•Ep. 97
Ep:096 John Copenhaver’s historical crime novel, Dodging and Burning , won the 2019 Macavity Award for Best First Mystery Novel and garnered Anthony, Strand Critics, Barry, and Lambda Literary Award nominations. His second novel, The Savage Kind , arrives in October 2021. Copenhaver writes a crime fiction review column for Lambda Literary called “Blacklight,” cohosts on the House of Mystery Radio Show, and is the six-time recipient of Artist Fellowships from the D.C. Commission on the Arts and H...
Aug 10, 2021•58 min•Ep. 96
Ep:095 Marko Realmonte spent more than 20 years working in the film and television industry working as a writer, publicist, and photographer. His writing credits include working on the Academy Awards for ABC and being the head writer on game shows including High Rollers and dozens of TV pilots for all the major studios. He is currently a professional script reader for several production companies and A-list film directors. In 2019 he wrote a sequel script to “Call Me By Your Name” titled “Elio’s...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 95
Ep:094 From the outback to the opera. After a thirty year career as a professional opera singer, performing as a soloist in opera houses and in concert halls all over the world, Garrick took up a position as lecturer in music in Australia in 1999, at the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music, which is now part of CQUniversity. Brought up in Australia, between the bush and the beaches of the Eastern suburbs, he retired in 2015 and now lives in the tropics, writing, gardening, and finally fin...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 94
