On this week’s “POV – NaNoWriMo is coming, are you ready?” episode, we dive into all things NaNoWriMo, also known as National Novel Writing Month, which happens in November.  We talk prep and plans! PrepTober baby! And then during November, join us for some write-ins. Have a listen …

Episode Highlights
01:29– What is it?
03:34 – PrepTober
06:16 – Plotter prep
06:36 – Pantster prep
07:40 – The Important Stuff
09:13 – 12 week year explained
10:14 – Stephen King On Writing
11:00 – SK Movies

For Pantsers  –   5 sentences to plot a novel by Rebecca Thorne

Nano Prep – six week course on the NaNoWriMo site!

Let us know your interest in doing a Write In with us. In November we want to do write ins – where we meet on zoom to say hi, then go write for 45 minutes, then come back on to tell each other how we did. It is a fun way to make writing a more social event. Interested in GOB WriteIns with us in November? If so, click here to let us know what times are good for you!

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On this week’s POV – Best Books We’ve Just Read! episode, we share some of the best books we’ve recently read! Check out the list for tips on what you might want to read next. Add them to the list with our October GOBRecs Book of the Month:  Come With Me by Erin Flanagan. Hear and laugh along with us as we talk about reading in bed.  Have a listen …

Episode Highlights
04:40– For You and Only You by Caroline Kepnes
06:45 – After That Night by Karin Slaughter
10:00 – The Fourth Monkey by J.D. Barker
12:45 – Come With Me by Erin Flanagan – October GOBRecs Book!
14:20 – The Collector by Daniel Silva
14:26 – The Buddha and the Badass by Vishan Lakhiani – Nonfiction!

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Buy After That Night by Karin Slaughter (AMAZON.COM  or   BOOKSHOP.ORG)

Buy The Fourth Monkey by J.D. Barker (AMAZON.COM  or   BOOKSHOP.ORG)

Buy The Collector by Daniel Silva (AMAZON.COM  or   BOOKSHOP.ORG)

BuyThe Buddha and the Badass by Vishan Lakhiani  (AMAZON.COM  or   BOOKSHOP.ORG)

Buy Come with Me by Erin Flanagan (AMAZON.COM  or   BOOKSHOP.ORG)

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On this week’s Season 6 Opening episode, we’re excited to be back after a long break! And we’re happy to introduce the October GOBRecs Book of the Month:  Come With Me by Erin Flanagan! The author will join us for a Corks & Conversation episode later in the month. Read the book and send in questions/comments for Erin Flanagan that we will ask during the episode. Hear and laugh along with us as we talk about what else is coming this season.  Have a listen …

Episode Highlights
01:24 – The Wine
03:20 – New Season Ideas
05:08 – Thrillerfest
07:00 – New Episodes for Season 6
09:40 – Buy This Book!
11:30 – Read with us!
13:14 – Even more Season 6 previews!
15:40 – Merch!

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On this week’s Season 5 Finale episode, we reflect on our jam-packed Season 5 while enjoying Cardinal Rule Wine. We tried both the Cabernet Sauvignon and the Pinot Noir … what a delicious way to cheer our successful season! We started at Bouchercon 2022 and time flew with much fun had by all. Then we give a glimpse of what we plan to do in the off season and in Season 6. Have a listen …

Episode Highlights
01:13 – Cardinal Rule Wine!
03:50 – Drink what you love, love what you drink!
06:10 – We started together at Bouchercon
09:13 – Lisa Unger revisited, best combo of dark mind and enjoyable human
11:51 – Should we share the Cardinal Rule?
13:55 – Cathi gets honest about her off-season goals
15:17 – Christie learned org skills from Cathi!
18:33 – Accountability anyone?

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On this week’s Crime Book Chat – April 2023 episode, we get up close and personal with these inspirational crime fiction authors; Rick Bleiweiss (Murder in Haxford),  Kimberly G. Giarratano (Death of a Dancing Queen), Rebecca Keller (You Should Have Known), and Richard Meredith (Maskirovka). We learned the stories behind the stories and had a few laughs along the way. These generous and successful writers give writing tips and insights you won’t want to miss! Have a listen …

Episode Highlights
01:10 – Kimberly Intro
02:55 – Rick Intro
05:05 – Rebecca Intro
07:25 – Richard Intro
10:29 – Rebecca and Kimberly’s main characters
19:36 – Rick and Richard’s main characters
26:39 – Question in the Bottle: Travel the world, or use that money for something else
28:50 – What’s been great, what’s been surprising, what’s been challenging?
45:23 – Final Question

Get a copy of Rick Bleiweiss’ Murder in Haxford here: Bookshop.org  or  Amazon.com

Get a copy of Kimberly G. Giarratano’ s Death of a Dancing Queen here: Bookshop.org  or  Amazon.com

Get a copy of Rebecca Keller‘ s You Should Have Known here: Bookshop.org  or  Amazon.com

Get a copy of Richard Meredith‘s Maskirovka here:  Bookshop.org  or  Amazon.com

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Rick Bleiweiss links: 

Facebook:  @RickBleiweissAuthor

Twitter:  @RickBleiweiss

Instagram:  @rickbleiweissauthor

Website: rickbleiweiss.com

Kimberly G. Giarratano links:

Facebook:  @KGGiarratanoAuthor

Twitter:  @KGGiarratano

Instagram:  @kimgarnickgiarratano

Website:  www.kimberlyggiarratano.com

  Rebecca Keller links:

Facebook:  Rebecca Keller, writer

Twitter:  @keller_reb

Instagram:  @rebeccakeller947

Website:  www.rebeccaakeller.com

  Richard Meredith links:

Facebook:  @RichardMeredithBooks

Website:  www.richardwmeredith.com

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On this week’s Corks & Conversation with Alex Kenna episode we talk with the debut author of What Meets the Eye, a mystery that dives into the Los Angeles art world and how it can intersect with the criminal world. In addition to writing novels, Alex is also a lawyer, amateur painter, and mother of a toddler. She shares some laughs about how hard it is to keep writing through it all!  Have a listen … 

Episode Highlights:
3:15 Book Nerds
11:00 More pantser/plotter discussion
13:13 Question in a bottle
17:00 How she gets it done!
24:00 Advice to self

Get a copy of What Meets the Eye  here:  bookshop.org    or    Amazon.com

Alex Kenna Links:

Website:  www.alexkenna.com

Twitter:  @AlexKenna9

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On this week’s Crime Book Chat – March 2023 episode, we get up close and personal with these inspirational crime fiction authors, T. R. Hendricks (The Instructor), Karen Odden (Under a Veiled Moon), and Gary Grossman with Ed Fuller (Red Chaos). We learned the stories behind the stories and had a few laughs along the way. These generous and successful writers give writing tips and insights you won’t want to miss! Have a listen …

Episode Highlights
01:36 – T.R. Hendricks Introduction
05:31 – Gary Grossman Introduction
11:42 – Karen Odden Introduction
16:06 – Dealing with big themes
25:27 – How these writers write
33:57 – Question in the Bottle: Would you rather run 100 mph or fly 20 mph?
35:47 – How to jump out of an airplane 5 times
40:38 – Most surprising and most challenging parts of writing life
51:18 – It’s magical to see your book on the shelf
53:22 – Final Question: Forming the GoB squad
57:35 – Contact info for the authors

Get a copy of Ed Fuller and Gary Grossman’s Red Chaos here: Bookshop.org  or  Amazon.com

Get a copy of T.R. Hendricks’ The Instructor here: Bookshop.org  or  Amazon.com

Get a copy of Karen Odden’s Under a Veiled Moon here:  Bookshop.org  or  Amazon.com

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T.R. Hendricks links: 

TikTok:  @readtrhendricks

Twitter:  @TR_Hendricks

Instagram:  @readtrhendricks

Website: trhendricksauthor.com

Karen Odden links:

Facebook:  @karenodden

Twitter:  @karen_odden

Instagram:  @karen_m_odden

Website:  www.karenodden.com

Gary Grossman links:

Twitter: @ggrossman

Instagram: @garygrossman1

Ed Fuller links:

Facebook:  @EdFullerAuthor

Twitter:  @AuthorEdFuller

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On this week’s Corks & Conversation with Ellie Marney episode we chat with the award-winning author of suspenseful historical mystery, The Killing Code. We time-traveled to talk about kangaroos, #loveozyabookclub, and the power of reading!  We loved all Ellie had to share from down under in Australia – such fun! Have a listen … 

Episode Highlights
02:05 – Time Travel and Kangaroos
06:45 – Writing about Washington D.C. from Australia
16:00 – Question in a bottle: One new hobby
21:30 – #LoveOzYAbookclub
26:00 – The Power of Reading!
31:30 – Final Question
33:57 – Contact Info

Get a copy of The Killing Code  here:  bookshop.org    or    Amazon.com

Ellie Marney Links:

Website:  elliemarney.com

Facebook:  @EllieMarneyAuthor

Twitter:  @elliemarney

Instagram:  @elliemarney

Cardinal Rules Wine www.cardinalrulewines.com

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On this week’s Corks & Conversation with Jennifer Herrera episode we talk with the debut author of the critically acclaimed thriller, The Hunter. We talked about small town crime, caves, bats and tik tok in addition to info on agents and authors. We loved all Jennifer had to share – such fun! Have a listen …

Episode Highlights
02:15 – Karin Slaughter Blurb
04:46 – Small Towns
08:30 – Copper Falls a real town?
11:17 – Caves
16:54 – Question in the bottle: Choose one chore to get done by magic
17:54 – Bat Stories
22:20 – An agent and an author
29:05 – TikTok
31:03 – Best friend is her agent
32:35 – Final Question
33:44 – Contact Info
34:19 – Christie’s Bat Story

Get a copy of The Hunter  here:  bookshop.org    or    Amazon.com

Jennifer Herrera Links:

Website:  jenniferherrerabooks.com

Twitter:  @JennyMHerrera

Instagram:  @jennifer_herrera_books

Cardinal Rules Wine www.cardinalrulewines.com

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On this week’s Corks & Conversation with Tracy Clark episode we talk with the two-time Sue-Grafton Memorial Award winning author about her new book, HIDE, among other things! Tracy gives us the low down on writing serial killers, Noir at the Bar, Broadway Baby, and her hometown Chicago. We enjoyed every minute of this fun and informative conversation with Tracy! Have a listen …

Episode Highlights
01:15 – Noir at the Bar experience
02:58 – Tracy thinks writing the demented mind is cool
03:43 – Christie agrees
07:56 – Cathi explains with the help of Stephen King
08:19 – What is Noir at the Bar anyway?
10:55 – What happens when you hand the book into the publisher?
12:07 – Tracy’s a Broadway Baby
14:19 – Cathi’s Chicago trip & tips
18:01 – Tracy puts real Chicago in her books

Get a copy of HIDE  here:  bookshop.org    or    Amazon.com

Tracy Clark Links:

Website:  tracyclarkbooks.com

Twitter:  @tracypc6161

Facebook:  @tracyclarkbooks

Cardinal Rules Wine www.cardinalrulewines.com

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