On this week’s Corks & Conversation II with Kris Calvin episode we meet up again with the amazing author of Under a Broken Sky. She is such an insightful person with so much to share with us and our listeners about her path to a grateful life. This has to be one of our most inspiring conversations! Have a listen …

Episode Highlights:
04:56 Writing is what makes her want to live to be 100
05:54 Just keep trying to find your thing!
07:51 Swimming in the Good!
09:07 Describe yourself in three words
14:08 Under a Broken Sky
23:51 Shout out to agent Abby Saul
25.22 Lee Child’s Advice!

Get a copy of Under a Broken Sky here:  Bookshop.org   or   Amazon.com

Kris Calvin Links:

Website:  www.kriscalvin.com

Twitter: @kcalvinaap

Facebook: @KrisCalvinAuthor

Instagram:  @kriscalvinauthor

Cardinal Rules Wine www.cardinalrulewines.com

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On this week’s GOBrecs Book Club – The House In The Pines episode we return to our roots and talk wine, food, and mysteries.  We loved talking about this thriller by Ana Reyes which is also a Reese’s Book Club pick. Check out the highlights and have a listen …

Episode Highlights:
00:48 Reese’s book club pick introduced by Christie
01:28 How many copies are we giving away?
02:10 No spoiler description of the story
04:16 What inspired Ana Reyes to write this book?
05:08 Book Club recipes from the book!

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On this week’s Corks & Conversation with Lars Emmerich episode we talk with the best-selling author of the Sam Jameson novels. His stand-alone thriller, Monarch, delves into international espionage through the mysterious Quinn. A fast-paced story that includes murder and deception, with a little love in the mix. We enjoyed every minute of this fun and informative conversation with Lars! Have a listen …

Episode Highlights
01:20 – What Should our readers know about Quinn?
03:08 – Does Quinn work for the government?
04:24 – Do you plan when you write?
05:39 – Bring together public discourse with writing
08:55 – Question in a bottle: What would you do to inconvenience the jerks of the world?
10:20 – Firing Amazon
13:24 – Do you mail the books out yourself?
18:04 – Mostly E books/ kindles
21:30 – You’re interesting history
23:35 – Final Question

Get a copy of Monarch  here:  Lars’ Bookstore    or    Amazon.com

Lars Emmerich Links:

Website:   lars.buzz

Twitter:  @Lars_Emmerich

Cardinal Rules Wine www.cardinalrulewines.com

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On this week’s Crime Book Chat – February 2023 episode, we get up close and personal with four delightful crime fiction authors, Lisa Black (Red Flags), Tammy Euliano (Misfire), Jodé Millman (Hooker Avenue), and Terri Parlato (All The Dark Places). We learned the stories behind the stories and had a few laughs along the way. These generous and successful writers give writing tips and even a creepy tale or two. You won’t be disappointed if you are looking for laughs, insights, and inspiration! Have a listen …

Episode Highlights
01:07 – Tammy Euliano Introduction
02:41 – Terri Parlato Introduction
03:43 – Lisa Black Introduction
05:59 – Jodé Millman Introduction
08:36 – Where do the characters and plot come from?
17:57 – What is your process?
25:48 – Question in the bottle: Would you rather give up cussing or ice cream
28:53 – What about the writing and publishing industry surprised and challenged you
33:10 – What is some advice and what are you working on next?
38:09 – Forming the GOB squad
40:40 – How to reach out to the authors

Get a copy of Lisa Black’s Red Flags here: Bookshop.org  or  Amazon.com

Get a copy of Tammy Euliano’s Misfire here: Bookshop.org  or  Amazon.com

Get a copy of Jodé Millman’s Hooker Avenue here:  Bookshop.org  or  Amazon.com

Get a copy of Terri Parlato’s All The Dark Places here:   Bookshop.org  or  Amazon.com

Lisa Black links: 

Facebook:  @LisaBlackAuthor

Twitter:  @LisaBlackAuthor

Instagram:  @LisaBlackAuthor

Website:  www.lisa-black.com

Tammy Euliano links:

Facebook:  @Teuliano

Twitter:  @Teuliano

Instagram:  @Teuliano

Website:  www.teuliano.com

Jodé Millman links:

Facebook: @JodeSusanMillmanAuthor

Instagram: @jodewrites

Website: www.jodemillman.com

Terri Parlato links:

Facebook:  @TerriParlatoAuthor

Twitter:  @TerriParlato

Instagram:  @TerriParlatoAuthor

Website: terriparlato.com

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On this week’s Corks & Conversation with Iris Yamashita episode we talk with the author of City Under One Roof, an atmospheric thriller that is set in Point Mettier, Alaska. A small remote town where all the residents live in one apartment building. Long winter nights, what can go wrong? Well, murder for one! Enjoy this talk with a glass of Cardinal Rule Cab like we did!  Have a listen …

Episode Highlights:
5:15 Here’s the character spark
8:04 Is it a real place?
10:35 How do you feel about cold weather?

Get a copy of City Under One Roof  here:  Bookshop.org    or    Amazon.com

Iris Yamashita Links:

Website: www.irisyamashita.com

Facebook:  @IrisYamashitaAuthor

Instagram:  @IrisYamashita

Cardinal Rules Wine www.cardinalrulewines.com

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On this week’s Corks & Conversation with Elle Grawl episode we talk with the author of One of Those Faces, a creepy thriller that involves murder among dopplegangers. We loved the book! Such an insightful and funny conversation, including discovering Elle’s favorite dinosaur! Have a listen …

Episode Highlights:
5:45 Doppelgangers
13:17 Who doesn’t love J.T. Ellison?
21:04 Dinosaur awards
24:11 Don’t give up!

Get a copy of One of Those Faces  here:    Bookshop.org   or    Amazon.com

Elle Grawl Links:

Website:  ellegrawl.com

Twitter:  @ellegrawl

Instagram: @ellegrawl

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On this week’s Corks & Conversation with Matt Witten episode we talk with the author of Killer Story, a thrilling novel about a true-crime podcaster whose investigative methods might be criminal. Very interesting and as podcasters we, of course, think Matt has a very active imagination! You’ll love our insightful and often funny conversation about journalism and the ethics of spending money from questionable sources! Have a listen …

Episode Highlights:
2:20 Dry January
5:40 Journalism is having a tough time
13:57 Losing a job
19:46 What would you do?
31:13 Project Runway

Get a copy of Killer Story here:  Bookshop.org  or  Amazon.com

Matt Witten Links:

Website:  mattwittenwriter.com

Twitter:  @MattZWitten

Facebook: @WittenMatt

Instagram:  @mattwitten22

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On this week’s Crime Book Chat – January 2023 episode, we get up close and personal with four delightful crime fiction authors, Mindy Carlson (Her Dying Day), Meredith Hambrock (Other People’s Secrets), Raquel V. Reyes (Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking), and M. E. Roche (A Haunting on Dunbar Lane). We learned the stories behind the stories and had a few laughs along the way. These generous and successful writers give writing tips and even a creepy tale or two. You won’t be disappointed if you are looking for laughs, insights, and inspiration! Have a listen …

Episode Highlights:
11:20 Halloween décor turned deadly
12:45 Dumpster baby embraces her identity
14:55 Agatha Christie’s disappearance
16.16 Chardonnay to the rescue
18:37 Ghosts appear (seriously)

Get a copy of Mindy Carlson’s Her Dying Day here: Bookshop.org  or  Amazon.com

Get a copy of Meredith Hambrock’s Other People’s Secrets here: Bookshop.org  or  Amazon.com

Get a copy of Raquel V. Reyes’ Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking here:  Bookshop.org  or  Amazon.com

Get a copy of M. E. Roche’s A Haunting on Dunbar Lane here:   Amazon.com

Mindy Carlson links:

Facebook:  @AuthorMindyCarlson

Twitter:  @MindyRCarlson

Instagram: @MindyCarlsonAuthor

Website: mindycarlson.com

Meredith Hambrock links:

TikTok:  @meredithhambrockbooks

Twitter:  @meredithambrock

Instagram:  @meredithhambrockbooks

Website:  meredithhambrock.com 

Raquel V. Reyes links:

Facebook: @LatinaSleuths

Twitter: @LatinaSleuths

Instagram: @LatinaSleuths

Website:  rvreyes.com

E. Roche links:

Facebook:  @norabrady2021

Instagram:  @meroche_author

Website:  meroche.com

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On this week’s Corks & Conversation with James Byrne episode we talk with the elusive author of the thrilling novel, The GateKeeper. This fun talk was full of wit, insights and inspiration. We get to the bottom of using pseudonyms and casting book characters for the screen. You’ll love this last chat of 2022 as much as we did! Have a listen …

Episode Highlights:
14:26 cheers to Lionel Messi!
15:09 apartment dweller
17:43 Luckiest Guy in the World
21:55 Ever wondered about using a pseudonym?
24:24 Cast your book!

Get a copy of The GateKeeper here:  Bookshop.org  or  Amazon.com

James Byrne Links:

Website:  jamesbyrnethriller.com

Twitter:  @JByrnemystery

Facebook:  @jamesbyrnemystery  

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On this week’s GOBrecs Book Club – Lessons in Chemistry and Maid for Love episode we return to our roots and talk wine, food, and mysteries.  Wait, no! We diverged to historical fiction and romance! But still enjoyed some wine and food … or cranberry margaritas! And it was so much fun! Have a listen …

Episode Highlights:
2:07 Christie’s gift from Korea
3:10 Marie Force Romance Writer
4:10 Why we love romance (in addition to crime fiction!)
9:35 Cranberry Margaritas!
10:40 Lessons in Chemistry
16:15 Christie’s book club
18:09 Read Happy!

Get a copy of Lessons in Chemistry here:  Bookshop.org  or  Amazon.com

Get a copy of Maid for Love here:  Bookshop.org  or  Amazon.com

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