Podcasts by Writer Types

Writer Types

Welcome to Writer Types, the thriller, crime and mystery fiction podcast hosted by Eric Beetner. Our two monthly episodes include author interviews, publishing insights from industry professionals, book reviews, convention reports, and more.
Join today's top crime and mystery authors for a few laughs and some really great reads.

Further podcasts by S.W. Lauden

Podcast on the topic Bücher

All episodes

Writer Types
Anthony Horowitz, Kimi Cunningham Grant, Ted Flanagan, Raquel Reyes from 2021-10-19T07:01:06

It's a great mix of four authors this time featuring best seller Anthony Horowitz (A Line To Kill), Kimi Cunningham Grant (These Silent Woods), Ted Flanagan (Every Hidden Thing) and Raquel Reyes (M...

Listen
Writer Types
Eric Rickstad co-host, John Copenhaver, Dennis Palumbo, Alverne Ball from 2021-10-04T23:44:27

Eric Rickstad (I Am Not Who You Think I Am) joins Eric as co-host and interviews with authors John Copenhaver (The Savage Kind) Dennis Palumbo (Panic Attack) and Alverne Ball (Blue Religion) plus S...

Listen
Writer Types
Amanda Jayatissa, Redhanded!, Tove Alsterdal, Frank Zafiro co-host from 2021-09-18T06:38:20

Eric is joined by co-host Frank Zafiro and guests Amanda Jayatissa (My Sweet Girl), Suruthi Bala&Hannah Maguire from Redhanded! the podcast and the new book, and Swedish author Tove Alsterdal (We K...

Listen
Writer Types
Matthew Fitzsimmons, Rachel Howzell Hall, Elisabeth De Mariaffi, Taylor Moore, Tessa Lunney from 2021-09-07T07:22:03

It's the end of summer and we have a super sized episode for you. 5 amazing authors including Matthew Fitzsimmons (Constance), Rachel Howzell Hall (These Toxic Things) Taylor Moore (Down Range), Te...

Listen
Writer Types
Naomi Hirahara, Andrea Bartz, SF Kosa, Claire Douglas from 2021-08-13T16:45:25

Eric is joined by co-host Naomi Hirahara (Clark and Division) and authors Andrea Bartz (We Were Never Here), SF Kosa (The Night We Burned) and Claire Douglas (Then She Vanishes) all music used by p...

Listen
Writer Types
Bracken MacLeod, Shari Lapena, Chris Offut from 2021-08-02T07:04:57

Eric talks to authors Bracken MacLeod (Closing Costs), best-seller Shari Lapena (Not A Happy Family) and Chris Offut (The Killing Hills) All music used by permission under the creative commons lic...

Listen
Writer Types
Karin Slaughter, Brad Parks, Glen Erik Hamilton from 2021-07-23T14:47:56

Eric talks with mega-bestsellers Karin Slaughter (False Witness) Brad Parks (Unthinkable) and Glen Erik Hamilton (Island of Thieves) All music used by permission under the creative commons license...

Listen
Writer Types
Tess Gerritsen, Gary Braver, Willa C Richards, Palm Springs noir: Tod Goldberg, Janet Fitch, Barbara DeMarco-Barrett from 2021-07-09T06:44:35

Accomplished authors turned co-writers Tess Gerritsen and Gary Braver talk their new collaboration, Choose Me. Willa C Richards on her debut novel The Comfort of Monsters. Also Palm Springs noir co...

Listen
Writer Types
Cate Holahan, Tracy Clark, Morgan Cry from 2021-07-02T07:48:14

Cate Holahan (Her Three Lives) joins Eric from the co host seat along with guests Tracy Clark (Runner) and Morgan Cry (Thirty-One Bones) Plus She Said/She Said reviews In My Dreams I Hold A Knife...

Listen
Writer Types
Joe R Lansdale from 2021-06-28T18:18:06

For the first time and entire episode is given over to a single author. And who else but Joe R Lansdale? His latest is Moon Lake but he has dozens of novels, hundreds of short stories, films, TV ep...

Listen
Writer Types
Laura McHugh, SA Cosby, Maureen Johnson, Greg Herren&Dharma Kelleher from 2021-06-21T06:48:06

Laura McHigh returns to the co host chair with Eric as he talks with award-winning writer SA Cosby (Razorblade Tears) Maureen Johnson (The Box In The Woods) and a discussion about LGBTQ authors wit...

Listen
Writer Types
Eva Björg Ægisdóttir, Sólveig Pálsdóttir, Quentin Bates, Carin Gerhardsen from 2021-06-15T07:02

It's an all Scandinavian special! Eric is joined by Icelandic authors Eva Björg Ægisdóttir (Girls Who Lie), Sólveig Pálsdóttir (Silenced) along with British author who writes about Iceland, Quentin...

Listen
Writer Types
David Swinson, Josh Malerman, Joani Elliott, Eli Cranor, Stephen Mack Jones from 2021-06-01T06:27:55

It's a full slate of authors from across genres. Crime writer David Swinson and his new coming-of-age tale, City on the Edge. Best selling horror writer Josh Malerman (BIrdbox) with his new novel, ...

Listen
Writer Types
Ellen Byron, Linwood Barclay, Mia Manansala, Jennifer J Chow, Olivia Matthews from 2021-05-17T06:09:17

Co-host Ellen Byron joins Eric to talk cozy mysteries and help introduce legendary thriller writer Linwood Barclay (Find You First) and debut author Mia Manansala (Arsenic and Adobo) Eric and Ellen...

Listen
Writer Types
Chris Whitaker, Amy Suiter Clarke, Nicci French, Manhunt from 2021-04-30T05:35:09

In a jam-packed episode Eric talks to authors Chris Whitaker (We Begin At The End) Amy Suiter Clarke (Girl, 11) and Nicci French (The Other Side Of The Door). Plus, the duo behind the Best of Manhu...

Listen
Writer Types
Jacqueline Winspear, Nadine Matheson, Elle Marr, co-host Erica Ruth Neubauer from 2021-04-12T06:37

Eric talks with three amazing authors with the help of guest co-host Erica Ruth Neubauer (Death At Wedgefield Manor) Legendary creator of Maisie Dobbs, Jacqueline Winspear, debut author and crimina...

Listen
Writer Types
Peter Robinson, Robyn Gigl, Johana Gustawsson. Co-hosts The Malmons from 2021-03-29T07:00:03

Eric springs a surprise co[hosting gig on the Malmons in this episode, then he talks with Peter Robinson, author of the long-running DCI Banks novels series. Debut author Robyn Gigl (By Way Of Sorr...

Listen
Writer Types
Indie Author Spotlight from 2021-03-22T06:55:44

Small press and self published authors are in the spotlight this week. Writers like Mick McCrary, Jonathan Brown, Delia C Pitts, Murphy Morrison and Greg Hickey all chat with Eric. Plus we hear fro...

Listen
Writer Types
Co-Host Greg Levin, authors Tammy Euliano, Rio Youers, Harold Schechter from 2021-03-15T06:18:10

Eric is joined in the co-host seat by author Greg Levin (In Wolves' Clothing, The Exit Man, Sick To Death). They talk with debut medical thriller author Tammy Euliano (Fatal Intent) Thriller writer...

Listen
Writer Types
JA Jance, Steve Berry, Daniel Pyne, co-host Lindsey Allen from 2021-03-02T02:54:29

Eric is joined by TV writer Lindsey Allen, winner of our co-host for a day contest! They speak with legendary author JA Jance, thriller writer Steve Berry and novelist and screenwriter Daniel Pyne....

Listen
Writer Types
Dana Stabenow, Paul Vidich, Jennifer Graeser Dornbush - co-host Julia Dahl from 2021-02-15T08:37:29

Author Julia Dahl (writer of the Rebekah Roberts series) joins Eric as co-host to talk with Dana Stabenow (the Kate Shugak series and Liam Campbell series), cold war spy novelist Paul Vidich and au...

Listen
Writer Types
Sebastian Fitzek, Isabella Maldonado, Fiona King Foster, Jason Pinter, Nick Petrie from 2021-02-03T08:50:03

Eric talks with German best seller Sebastian Fitzek about his new novel, The Package, then Isabella Maldonado about her new series starter The Cipher, then debut author Fiona King Foster about The ...

Listen
Writer Types
Sebastian Fitzek, Isabella Maldonado, Fiona King Foster, Jason Pinter, Nick Petrie from 2021-02-03T08:50:03

Eric talks with German best seller Sebastian Fitzek about his new novel, The Package, then Isabella Maldonado about her new series starter The Cipher, then debut author Fiona King Foster about The ...

Listen
Writer Types
Sebastian Fitzek, Isabella Maldonado, Fiona King Foster, Jason Pinter, Nick Petrie from 2021-02-03T08:50:03

Eric talks with German best seller Sebastian Fitzek about his new novel, The Package, then Isabella Maldonado about her new series starter The Cipher, then debut author Fiona King Foster about The ...

Listen
Writer Types
Lars Kepler, Lee Goldberg, Nev March from 2021-01-21T08:15:16

We're back from hiatus and here for the new season. Eric talks with Swedish superstars Lars Kepler about their latest, Lazarus. Lee Goldberg stops by with his new Even Ronin thriller, Bone Canyon. ...

Listen
Writer Types
Dr. Ian K Smith, Dr. Joel Shulkin, Dr. John Bishop from 2020-10-13T06:39

3 authors, 3 doctors! Plus a fall book preview featuring recommended books coming out later this year. All music use by permission. Music in this episode includes:Keep It Tight by John Deley Menilm...

Listen
Writer Types
Smith Henderson&Jon Marc Smith, Heather Young, Micah Nemerever from 2020-09-28T16:11

Four authors with three books join Eric to talk abotu their latest including co-authors Smith Henderson and Jon Marc Smith (Make The Cry) Heather Young (The Distant Dead) and debut author Micah Nem...

Listen
Writer Types
Nancy Stohlman, Beau Johnson, Ryan Sayles from 2020-09-14T06:11

Eric is joined by Nancy Stohlman to talk about flash fiction and her new book Going Short. Plus authors Beau Johnson and Ryan Sayles. All music used by permission under the creative commons license...

Listen
Writer Types
David Heska Wanbli Weiden, Johnny Shaw, Joseph Reid from 2020-08-19T07:47

Three great authors this time including debut thriller writer David Heska Wanbli Weiden (Winter Counts) the amazing Johnny Shaw (The Southland) and Jospeh Reid (Departure)  All music used by permis...

Listen
Writer Types
Gigi Pandian, David Joy, Poppy Gee, Jax Miller from 2020-08-10T19:30

It's a cornucopia of accents on the show this week as four authors from all over the world discuss four very different books. With Gigi Pandian, David Joy, Poppy Gee and Jax Miller. All music used ...

Listen
Writer Types
Co-Host Halley Sutton, authors SA Cosby and SC Perkins from 2020-07-13T17:44

Co-Host Halley Sutton (The Lady Upstairs) joins Eric to chat with SA Cosby (Blacktop Wasteland) and SC Perkins (Lineage Most Lethal) All music used by permission under the creative commons license....

Listen
Writer Types
Lydia Kang, Lee Matthew Goldberg, Timothy Jay Smith from 2020-07-06T07:42

Eric is joined by three wonderful authors - Lee Matthew Goldberg (The Ancestor), Lydia Kang (Opium and Absinthe) and Timothy Jay Smith (Fire on the Island) All music used by permission under the cr...

Listen
Writer Types
Co-Host Cheryl Head, authors Steve Hockensmith and Sara Sligar from 2020-06-29T21:21

Guest co-host Cheryl Head joins Eric to chat with Steve Hockensmith (Holmes on the Range) and Sara Sligar (Take Me Apart) All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in t...

Listen
Writer Types
Michael Elias, Jennifer Chow, Richard Prosch from 2020-06-22T07:47

Eric talks with authors Michael Elias (You Can Go Home Now), Jennifer Chow (Mimi Lee Gets A Clue) and Richard Prosch (the Dan Spalding series) All music used by permission under the creative common...

Listen
Writer Types
Peter May, Jill Orr, SW Lauden from 2020-06-15T16:30

Eric talks with Scottish author Peter May (Lockdown), mystery author Jill Orr (The Full Scoop) and the triumphant return of SW Lauden (Good Girls Don't) All music used by permission under the creat...

Listen
Writer Types
Faye Snowden co-host, Nikki Dolson, Stephen Graham Jones from 2020-06-08T08:14

Author Faye Snowden joins Eric for co hosting duties this time as they talk with writers Nikki Dolson (Love and other Criminal Behavior) and Stephen Graham Jones (The Only Good Indians) Plus Staff ...

Listen
Writer Types
Kimberly McCreight, Tom Pitts, Mary Keliikoa from 2020-05-22T05:28

Eric talks with Kimberly McCreight (A Good Marriage) Tom Pitts (Cold Water) and Mary Keliikoa. All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes:Dollar...

Listen
Writer Types
Co-Host Jennifer Hillier, authors Sara Paretsky, Reece Hirsch from 2020-05-11T07:57

Co-Host Jennifer Hillier joins Eric for talks with legendary Sara Paretsky and thriller writer Reece Hirsch. Plus Staff Picks from Left Bank Books and Mysterious Galaxy All music use by permission ...

Listen
Writer Types
Co-host Erica Ruth Neubauer, authors Marcia Clark, Jason Pinter, Andrew Mayne from 2020-05-04T07:00

Special guest co-Host Erica Ruth Neubauer (Murder at the Mena House) joins Eric to talk with Marcia Clark (Final Judgement) Jason Pinter (Hide Away) and Andrew Mayne (The Girl Beneath The Sea) All ...

Listen
Writer Types
Co-Hosts E.A. Aymar&Sarah Chen, authors Sheena Kamal, Matthew Quirk from 2020-04-27T06:55

Special guets co-hosts E.A. Aymar and Sarah Chen (The Swamp Killers) talk with Sheena Kamal (Never Go Back) and Matthew Quirk (Hour of the Assassin) All music used by permission under the creative ...

Listen
Writer Types
Amy Engel, Michael Ledwidge, ML Huie from 2020-04-20T17:57

Eric talks with authors Amy Engel (The Familiar Dark), Michael Ledwidge (Stop At Nothing) and ML Huie (Spitfire) Plus a visit from the Malmons for some new book recommendations All music used by pe...

Listen
Writer Types
Co-host Laura McHugh, Peter Swanson, Maxine Mei-Fung Chung from 2020-04-06T05:56

Special guest co-host Laura McHugh joins Eric to talk with authors Peter Swanson (Eight Perfect Murders) and Maxine Mei-Fung Chung (The Eighth Girl) Plus a talk with the Malmons. All music used by ...

Listen
Writer Types
Scott Phillips, James Queally&indie bookstores from 2020-03-30T07:17

Eric talks with author Scott Phillips (That Left Turn at Albuquerque) James Queally (Line of Sight) Plus we highlight indie bookstores and publishers still open for business during the lockdown. Al...

Listen
Writer Types
Elizabeth Little, Scott Carson (Michael Koryta)&Sarah Pinborough from 2020-03-23T07:08

Eric is on his own this time out while everyone else is hiding in their virus bunkers, but he managed to get great interviews with authors Elizabeth Little (Pretty As A Picture) Scott Carson (who i...

Listen
Writer Types
Co-Host Alison Gaylin, LC Shaw, Hilary Davidson, Suzanne Redfearn from 2020-02-27T07:42

Special guest co-host Alison Gaylin joins Eric to talk with LC Shaw (The Network), Hilary Davidson (Don't Look Down) and Suzanne Redfearn (In An Instant) Plus a visit from the Malmons and Staff Pic...

Listen
Writer Types
Co-Host Meg Gardiner, Brad Taylor, Dana Haynes from 2020-02-12T07:08

Special guest co-host Meg Gardiner (the Unsub thrillers) joins Eric to talk with thriller writers Brad Taylor (Hunter Killer) and Dana Haynes (St. Nicholas Salvage and Wrecking). Plus an Elevator P...

Listen
Writer Types
Lori Rader-Day co-host, Kate Kessler, Kim Taylor Blakemore from 2020-01-25T19:55

Special guest co-host Lori Rader-Day joins Eric to talk with Kate Kessler and Kim Taylor Blakemore. Plus, the Malmons with book reviews.  This episode sponsored by Sisters In Crime. Visit sistersin...

Listen
Writer Types
Alex Segura co-host, Steph Post, Bryan Gruley from 2020-01-12T18:45:49

Alex Segura joins Eric as guest co-host as they welcome authors Steph Post and Bryan Gruley to talk about their latest books. Also the debut of a new segment, Staff Picks, where bookstores share th...

Listen
Writer Types
Wendy Heard co-host, John Vercher, Tori Eldridge from 2019-12-17T08:07

My special guest co-host this time is Wendy Heard, author of The Kill Club. Joining us is John Vercher (Three-Fifths) and Tori Eldridge (The Ninja Daughter) Plus, a meeting of the Writer Types book...

Listen
Writer Types
Guest co-host Alafair Burke Kate White, Steph Cha, Emma Viskic, Sulari Gentill, Jock Serong, Robert Gott from 2019-12-05T07:21

Special guest co-host Alafair Burke joins Eric to talk with Kate White and Steph Cha. Eric talks with four Australian authors on a tour of the U.S. - Emma Viskic, Sulari Gentill, Jock Serong and Ro...

Listen
Writer Types
Nicci French, Trey R Barker, Nick Kolakowski from 2019-11-18T07:03

The return of Nicci French to the show as well as a three-way interview with Nick Kolakowski and Trey R Barker. Plus, the authors of Pa'que Tu Lo Sepas.  All music is used by permission under the c...

Listen
Writer Types
Halloween special with John Hornor Jacobs, Alma Katsu and Daniel Kraus from 2019-10-29T07:20

It's that time of year when we talk to horror writers just in time for Halloween. We talk all things scary and spooky (like best and worst costumes) with John Hornor Jacobs, Alma Katsu and Daniel K...

Listen
Writer Types
Wendy Corsi Staub, Jake Hinkson, Matthew Mather from 2019-10-15T05:54

Three great authors: Wendy Corsi Staub, Jake Hinkson and Matthew Mather, plus a report from the Men Of Mystery conference featuring Howard Michael Gould, Brett Battles, Jack Carr, Paddy Hirsch, Pho...

Listen
Writer Types
Laura Benedict, J Todd Scott, Catherine Ryan Howard from 2019-09-24T05:57

Three outstanding authors this time including Laura Benedict (The Stranger Inside) J Todd Scott (This Side Of Night) and Catherine Ryan Howard (Rewind). Plus the Malmons with some fall recommendati...

Listen
Writer Types
Laura McHugh, Reece Hirsch, Agora Books from 2019-09-06T06:07

We're back from a long summer with authors Laura McHugh, Reece Hirsch and a trio of authors from the new imprint Agora Books from Polis. All music used by permission under the creative commons lice...

Listen
Writer Types
What I Read This Summer from 2019-08-01T05:44

We have 9 authors here to tell you what they've been reading this summer. Some great recommendations but the first place to start is with these nine authors themselves. Join Alison Gaylin, David Be...

Listen
Writer Types
Owen Laukkanen, Stephanie Gayle, Greg Herren, Carter Wilson from 2019-07-02T06:30

It's out summer kickoff show and it's SUPERSIZED. Interviews with Owen Laukkanen, Stephanie Gayle, Greg Herren and Carter Wilson. Plus summer book recommendations from the Malmons (and Steve&Eric) ...

Listen
Writer Types
Blake Crouch&Brian Panowich from 2019-06-12T06:27

We're back with two of our favorite writers. Blake Crouch has just released his new novel, Recursion, and it's something really special. And Brian Panowich finally release his follow up to Bull Mou...

Listen
Writer Types
Susanna Calkins, Harry Hunsicker, Sherry Harris from 2019-05-28T06:01

This time out we talk with Susanna Calkins, author of Murder Knocks Twice, Harry Hunsicker with his new Arlo Baines thriller, Texas Sicario. And cozy author Sherry Harris is here to school us on wh...

Listen
Writer Types
Sophie Hannah, Angie Kim, Crime Writers of Color from 2019-05-01T06:36

Steve and Eric talk to author Angie Kim about her debut novel, Miracle Creek. Eric heads to Chicago for Murder&Mayhem and comes back with an interview with Sophie Hannah, as well as chats with Brya...

Listen
Writer Types
David Swinson, E.A. Aymar, Michele W. Miller from 2019-04-16T04:24

Another great episode filled with top crime writers including David Swinson with the conclusion of his Frank Marr series with the latest, Trigger. E.A. Aymar with his new novel, The Unrepentant. Mi...

Listen
Writer Types
Wendall Thomas, Alfred Gough&Miles Millar, Jeffrey Fleishman from 2019-03-14T05:15

Another great batch of conversations with crime and mystery authors this time featuring writing team Alfred Gough&Miles Millar with their debut novel Double Exposure. Wendall Thomas, author of the ...

Listen
Writer Types
Samuel Gailey, Jessica Barry, Angel Luis Colon from 2019-02-26T06:48

Three great authors join us this time for some fun interviews. Samuel Gailey is back after 5 years with his new novel (which we love!) The Guilt We Carry. Jessica Barry's debut novel Freefall is a ...

Listen
Writer Types
Gregg Hurwitz, Steph Post, SA Cobsy from 2019-02-12T06:11

We're back with best sellers Steph Post, Gregg Hurwitz and debut author SA Cosby. Plus, why do comics make great crime stories.  All music is used by permission under the creative commons license. ...

Listen
Writer Types
Mini Episode - Eric Beetner Interview! from 2019-01-16T07:17

Taking a brief break from our two month break. Steve asks Eric 21 Questions about his 21st novel, All The Way Down. New shows begin Feb 12th!  Music used by permission under the creative commons li...

Listen
Writer Types
Bryan Gruley, Terry Shames, Scott Von Doviak from 2018-12-11T06:33

Our final episode of 2018 (and last before a bit of a hiatus) brings you authors Bryan Gruley, Terry Shames and Scott Von Doviak. Plus, some of our favorite books of 2018 and favorite picks from th...

Listen
Writer Types
Ian Rankin, Nancy Rommelmann, Crime writing 101 from 2018-11-28T07:14

After too much pie at Thanksgiving we're back with more interviews including our chat with Ian Rankin from Bouchercon including a listen to his band, Best Picture, and their first single Isabelle. ...

Listen
Writer Types
Lee Child, Sara Gran, Peter Leonard from 2018-11-13T05:16

We're joined by legendary thriller writer Lee Child, creator of the Jack Reacher series as well as Sara Gran with her new Claire DeWitt novel, The Infinite Blacktop. Also Peter Leonard keeps his fa...

Listen
Writer Types
Paul Tremblay&Amy Lukavics from 2018-10-23T05:15

It's our Halloween episode with horror writers Paul Tremblay (The Cabin At The End of the World) and Amy Lukavics (Nightingale). Plus, some scary book recommendations from the Malmons. All music is...

Listen
Writer Types
Lawrence Block, Karen Olson, Stephen Jay Schwartz from 2018-10-09T05:30

The legendary Lawrence Block stops by and we are geeking out. Also Karen Olson sits down for a chat and we ask five questions with Stephen Jay Schwartz. Plus an Unpanel of award winners Meg Gardine...

Listen
Writer Types
Bouchercon 2018 Pt. 2 from 2018-09-27T05:44

We're back with even more from Bouchercon 2018 in St. Petersburg, FL. It wouldn't all fit into one episode so we give you two.  All music is used by permission through the creative commons license....

Listen
Writer Types
Bouchercon 2018 Pt. 1 from 2018-09-25T07:42

Eric and Steve hit St. Petersburg FL. for the annual Bouchercon mystery convention. Over the next two episodes we interview dozens of authors and get very little sleep. All music is used by permiss...

Listen
Writer Types
Aaron Philip Clark, Nick Kolakowski, Eva Montealegre from 2018-09-04T06:48

We're back with a second episode in less than a week! We originally set out to feature 6 short interviews in our first-ever "Author Speed Dating" show, but the conversations were all too good to cu...

Listen
Writer Types
David Gordon, Nikki Dolson, Terrence McCauley from 2018-09-01T05:48

We originally set out to feature 6 short interviews in our first-ever "Author Speed Dating" show, but the conversations were all too good to cut short—so we split it in two. Episode 23 features Dav...

Listen
Writer Types
Ted Bell, Victoria Helen Stone, Martin Jay Weiss from 2018-08-16T06:40

Best selling thriller writer Ted Bell joins us along with romance writer turned suspense novelist Victoria Helen Stone. Plus, we ask 5 questions with Martin Jay Weiss and an Unpanel of contributors...

Listen
Writer Types
Nicci French, Stephen Mack Jones from 2018-07-24T07:06

Writing duo Nicci French checks in from their home in England and Stephen Mack Jones discusses his award-winning debut novel, August Snow. Plus a chance for listeners to name Laura McHugh's next bo...

Listen
Writer Types
Caroline Kepnes, Rob Hart, Ronald Colby from 2018-07-10T06:37

Authors Caroline Kepnes and Rob Hart drop by the studio. And we bring back our "5 Questions With..." segment featuring Ronald Colby, author of Night Driver. Plus an Unpanel of current and former la...

Listen
Writer Types
Joe Clifford, Lisa Brackmann, Eryk Pruitt from 2018-06-26T06:23

We talk with authors Joe Clifford (the Jay Porter series), Lisa Brackmann (the Ellie McEnroe series) as well as an exclusive sneak peek at the new true crime podcast, The Long Dance, from Eryk Prui...

Listen
Writer Types
Jeffrey Deaver, Jennifer Hillier from 2018-06-12T06:15

Writer Types is back for June with our new shorter format—and the first of two episodes this month. Stopping by the studio is Jennifer Hillier, best-seller Jeffrey Deaver and Adam Walker Phillips. ...

Listen
Writer Types
Kellye Garrett, Alex Segura, Naomi Hirahara from 2018-05-18T06:40:17

Our last long form episode features Kellye Garrett, Alex Segura and Naomi Hirahara. The Unpanel features comedic crime writers Bill Fitzhugh, Ellen Byron, Mike McCrary and Alex Shaffer. Plus an exc...

Listen
Writer Types
Gillian Flynn, Michael Kardos, John Shepphird from 2018-04-26T15:14:22

Episode 16 features megastar Gillian Flynn, Michael Kardos and his new novel Bluff, John Shepphird with his new novel Bottom Feeders, a dispatch from the LA Times festival of books, Bob Hartley, an...

Listen
Writer Types
Special Episode—Crime Quiz Live 4! from 2018-04-10T07:15:36

Crime Quiz is back! This time live from Anne's Book Carnival in Orange County with panelists Sue Ann Jaffarian, Rochelle Staab and Tyler Dilts. More questions to stump the experts and a lot of laug...

Listen
Writer Types
Alison Gaylin, Owen Laukkanen, Peter Swanson, Dharma Kelleher from 2018-03-15T06:44:20

Another episode of crime and mystery authors galore!. This time featuring Alison Gaylin, Owen Laukkanen, Peter Swanson and Dharma Kelleher. Our Unpanel features contributors to Night of the Flood A...

Listen
Writer Types
Hilary Davidson, Andrew Nette, Ivy Pochoda, Scott Adlerberg from 2018-02-26T08:25:41

Episode 14 is here with Hilary Davidson, Andrew Nette, Ivy Pochoda and Scott Adlerberg. With special visits from Hollie Overton and Tod Goldberg. Plus, the Malmons go to Planet ComicCon in Kansas C...

Listen
Writer Types
Alafair Burke, Nick Petrie, CJ Tudor, Frank Bill from 2018-01-17T07:02

Our first show of Season 2—2018! We're joined by best sellers Alafair Burke, Nick Petrie, debut author CJ Tudor, and the incomparable Frank Bill. Debut author Unpanel: Aimee Hix, Michael Pool, Tess...

Listen
Writer Types
Special Episode - Crime Quiz 3 from 2017-12-28T08:29:40

Recorded live at Bouchercon in Toronto with one microphone and an iPhone (apologies for the sound quality) this fast and funny crime quiz features panelists Jess Lourey, Jay Stringer and Owen Laukk...

Listen
Writer Types
Zoe Sharp, Matthew Fitzsimmons, Sheena Kamal, Chuck Caruso + Best Reads of 2017 from 2017-12-11T08:38:41

Our year end wrap up with book picks from a whole host of reviewers and interviews with authors Zoe Sharp, Matthew Fitzsimmons, Sheena Kamal and Chuck Caruso. Best Reads of 2017 from a few of our f...

Listen
Writer Types
Blake Crouch, Jamie Mason, Dietrich Kalteis, Murder&Mayhem in Milwaukee from 2017-11-19T08:05:36

Featuring interviews with Blake Crouch, Jamie Mason and Dietrich Kalteis. A story by Travis Richardson. A report from Murder&Mayhem in Milwaukee. Unpanel: What makes a great editor with Chantelle A...

Listen
Writer Types
Live From Bouchercon 2017 from 2017-10-25T07:11:14

Steve and Eric (and a few hundred other crime writers) descended on Toronto, Canada recently for the annual Bouchercon mystery convention. We talk to 25 authors in the hallways and book room all le...

Listen
Writer Types
Special Episode—CRIME QUIZ LIVE 2! from 2017-10-12T02:18

Steve and Eric are at it again, pretending to be game shows hosts as they put a panel of crime writers to the test in the second Crime Quiz Live! Play along at home or just sit in silent judgement....

Listen
Writer Types
Attica Locke, Mark Haskell Smith, Frank Zafiro, Emma Viskic, Iain Ryan and Andrew Nette from 2017-09-24T06:13:42

Guests include Attica Locke, Mark Haskell Smith, Frank Zafiro, Emma Viskic, Iain Ryan, Andrew Nette with a story by Gary Duncan. Books reviewed: Wonderland by Jennifer Hillier. March of Crime by Je...

Listen
Writer Types
Rachel Howzell Hall, James Ziskin, Ryan Gattis&Erik Storey from 2017-08-23T15:38

Welcome to episode 8 featuring interviews with Rachel Howzell Hall, James Ziskin, Ryan Gattis and Erik Storey. With special appearances by: Rob Hart, Todd Robinson, Jake Hinkson, Brad Parks, Brain ...

Listen
Writer Types
Laura Lippman, Brett Battles, Richard Lange&Sam Wiebe from 2017-07-09T18:44:38

Our biggest episode yet features authors Laura Lippman, Brett Battles, Richard Lange, Sam Wiebe. A short story by Holly West. Our Unpanel with Nik Korpon, Maria Alexander and Keiran Shea. 6 Shot wi...

Listen
Writer Types
Meg Gardiner, John Rector, Jordan Harper&Thomas Pluck from 2017-06-12T05:47:51

Episode 6 features interviews with Meg Gardiner, Jordan Harper, John Rector, Thomas Pluck. Book recommendations from indie booksellers, a short story by Angel Luis Colon. Music used by permission v...

Listen
Writer Types
Special Episode—CRIME QUIZ LIVE! from 2017-05-30T05:54:16

In this unique episode of Writer Types, Steve and Eric get to be game shows hosts for a day as they put a panel of crime writers to the test in the first Crime Quiz Live! Play along at home or just...

Listen
Writer Types
Catriona McPherson, Dave Zeltserman, Tom Pitts&Eddie Muller from 2017-05-15T05:56:22

Guests include Catriona McPherson, Tom Pitts, David Zeltserman, Eddie Muller and Shaun Harris. A short story by Sarah M. Chen from the vaults of Shotgun Honey. And a very special Austin edition of ...

Listen
Writer Types
Sara Paretsky, William Kent Krueger, Lori-Rader Day, Marcus Sakey&Sean Chercover from 2017-04-17T03:21:17

This time around, we went to Chicago to catch up with some talented crime and mystery writers including Sara Paretsky, William Kent Krueger, Lori-Rader Day, Marcus Sakey, Sean Chercover, Jon and Ru...

Listen
Writer Types
Special Episode—Noir at the Bar from 2017-04-03T07:25:22

An extended version of our Noir at the Bar special featuring interviews and talks with Glen Erik Hamilton, John Lansing, Nolan Knight, Travis Richardson, Sarah M. Chen, Jordan Harper, Josh Stalling...

Listen
Writer Types
Johnny Shaw, Sue Ann Jaffarian&Noir at the Bar from 2017-03-19T06:28:39

Episode 3 of Writer Types featuring interviews with Johnny Shaw, Sue Ann Jaffarian and a special audio documentary from the latest Noir at the Bar in L.A. featuring Glen Erik Hamilton, John Lansing...

Listen
Writer Types
Joe R Lansdale, Jess Lourey&Reed Farrel Coleman from 2017-02-13T07:02

Episode 2 of the Writer Types podcast with guest authors Joe R. Lansdale, Jess Lourey and Reed Farrel Coleman. A short story by Erik Arneson. Special guests Amy Moore-Benson, Danny Gardner, Kris Ca...

Listen
Writer Types
Megan Abbott, Lou Berney&Steph Post from 2017-01-15T23:25

Episode 1 of the Writer Types Podcast. Interviews with authors, industry professionals, book reviews, short fiction and more from the crime and mystery world. Ep 1 features Megan Abbott, Lou Berney...

Listen