Wrong Place, Write Crime
Books & Literature
About
A Podcast featuring crime fiction authors (mostly) in which we discuss crime fiction (theirs, ours, everyone's), and life.
Episodes
- Episode #204 Brian Brady
Brian Brady appeared on Wrong Place, Write Crime to talk about his lengthy career in law enforcement and his novels.
- Episode #203 Anthony Gedell
Anthony Gedell joins Wrong Place, Write Crime to discuss his life, his art, and his book, "Love in the Throes of Rhetoric."
- Episode #202 Dan Bronson
Dan Bronson discusses his Jack Shannon series, including the new release SHOUT AT THE DEVIL. He shares Hollywood stories, talks about writing, and names Robert Mitchum and Titus Welliver as his preferred actors to play Jack Shannon.
- Episode #201 Thomas McKinnon
Thomas McKinnon is the guest on Wrong Place, Write Crime to discuss his debut thriller, IN SPITE OF THUNDER.
- Episode #200 Tom Goodman
Tom Goodman, author of the Spur Award-winning novel Last Man Standing, shares the true and fictionalized story behind a bank robber who dressed as Santa Claus.
- Episode #199 Michael A. Black
In which Mike tells us about his career in law enforcement and his wide-ranging writing career. Plus some martial arts and a shout out to Shauna.
- Episode #198 Phillip Thompson
In which we explore the mind of Philip Thompson, rural southern noir author.
- Episode #197 Sally Barrilla
In which we hear from podcaster and mystery author, Sally Barrilla.
- Episode #196
In which you get a slew of interviews from the floor at the conference for the Public Safety Writers Association, including some award winners!
- Episode #195 Lambert & Zandri
In which Troy & Vince tell us about their upcoming anthology, TRUE PULP: A NOIR ANTHOLOGY, available for Kickstarter backing for about a week after this episode's release!
- Episode #194 Scott McCrea
In which Scott talks about old westerns, new thrillers, and a little Star Trek, too.
- Episode #193 Colleen Coble
In which Colleen discusses her Tupelo Grove mysteries series and much more!
- Episode #192 Derrick Jackson
In which Derrick talks about his new book, SHADOW ONE (and many of his experiences as an OSI agent that *aren't* in the book!).
- Episode #191 Adam Plantinga
In which Adam tells us about his new book, HARD TOWN... and two cops who are also writers talk a little bit of inside baseball about both topics.
- Episode #190 Cindy Goyette
In which Cindy talks about her career and her books, which range from parole/probation officer procedurals to cozies with dogs! Also, Frank gets an assist from Skynet.
- Episode #189 Claire Booth
In which we explore Claire Booth's background and novels, including her Sheriff Hank Worth series.
- Episode #188 DM Barr
In which DM Barr (Dawn Barclay) shares her wide range of work in crime fiction and non-fiction alike.
- Episode #187 Barbara Hodges
In which we learn much about the multiple genres of Barbara M Hodges, including crime, fantasy, paranormal, and even children's books!
- Ep #186 - Bill Powers
In which we talk to Bill Powers, fifty-year veteran of law enforcement, author, educator, and podcaster.
- Episode 185: From the PSWA Conference Floor
In which we hear micro-interviews of a slew of different authors attending the Public Safety Writers Association concert (July 11-14, 2024). Discover your new favorite author!
- Ep #184 - Adam Plantinga
Two cops walk into a podcast... and it just so happens they're both authors, too... That's what you get when Adam Plantinga, police sergeant and best-selling author of THE ASCENT (whose Twitter account is a 10/10 entertainment value) visit…
- Ep #183 - Mysteries To Die For Takeover
TG Wolff and Jack Wolff, the hosts of Mysteries To Die For Podcast, have stormed the studios and taken over for an episode. Check out their interview with a mystery guest you may know... Trust us, you are almost guaranteed to learn somethi…
- Ep #182 - Gabriel Valjan
In which Gabriel Valjan discusss his multiple series - Shane Cleary, The Company Files, and Roma - as well as his fascination with history and relationships that drive them.
- Ep #181 - Meg Gardiner
In which we learn about NYT Bestelling Thriller Author, Meg Gardiner! We talk about her time as a lawyer, her stint on Jeopardy, how Stephen King influenced her career, the three different thriller series she's written, and her experience…
- Ep #180 - 2024 Preview & Update
A quick preview of the 2024 format for the podcast and a Zafiro update!
- Ep #179 - Alec Cizak
A special episode of the podcast as we move toward a new format in 2024! This time out we talk to ALEC CIZAK, whose new short story collection "Nobody's Coming Home" drops on Halloween 2023. Also, a brief Zafiro update and a tease about th…
- Episode 178: A Grifter's Song Retropective #12 - Books 33, 34 & 35
Celebrating the crime noir series A GRIFTER'S SONG by reviewing books 33, 34, 35 (Setting the Record Straight by Patrick H. Moore, Stealing Paradise by Curtis Ippolito, and Into the Dying Sun by Frank Zafiro), with insight from series edit…
- Episode 177: A Grifter's Song Retropective #11 - Books 30, 31 & 32
Celebrating the crime noir series A GRIFTER'S SONG by reviewing books 30, 31, 32 (Good For It by TG Wolff, Outfoxed by Jeffery Hess, and Somewhere Outside Salvation by James DF Hannah), with insight from series editor/creator Frank Zafiro…
- Episode 176: A Grifter's Song Retropective #10 - Books 27, 28 & 29
Celebrating the crime noir series A GRIFTER'S SONG by reviewing books 27, 28, 29 (The Low White Plain by Trey R. Barker, Dangerous to Know by Vincent Zandri, and Madam Tomahawk by Nick Kolakowski), with insight from series editor/creator F…
- Episode 175: A Grifter's Song Retropective #9 - Books 24, 25 & 26
Celebrating the crime noir series A GRIFTER'S SONG by reviewing books 24, 25, 26 (Dusty and Bent by Trey R. Barker, Concrete and Cocaine by Vincent Zandri, and Ghost Image by Kat Richardson), with insight from series editor/creator Frank Z…
- Episode 174: A Grifter's Song Retropective #8 - Books 21, 22 & 23
Celebrating the crime noir series A GRIFTER'S SONG by reviewing books 21, 22, 23 (The Alpha Whisperer by Frank Zafiro, Dracula Wine by David Housewright, and Diamond Dogs by Gabriel Valjan), with insight from series editor/creator Frank Za…
- Episode 173: A Grifter's Song Retropective #7 - Books 18, 19 & 20
Celebrating the crime noir series A GRIFTER'S SONG by reviewing books 18, 19, and 20 (Rocky Mountain Lie by Michael Pool, Open Up Your Heart by Carmen Jaramillo, and Ride Like Hell by SA Cosby) with insight from series editor/creator Frank…
- Episode 172: A Grifter's Song Retropective #6 - Books 15, 16 & 17
Celebrating the crime noir series A GRIFTER'S SONG by reviewing books 15, 16, 17 (The Rule of Thirds by Matt Phillips, The Down and Out by Lawrence Maddox, and Travel Money by Jonathan Brown) with insight from series editor/creator Frank Z…
- Episode 171: A Grifter's Song Retropective #5 - Books 12, 13 & 14
Celebrating the crime noir series A GRIFTER'S SONG by reviewing books 12, 13 and 14 (Still Life with Suitcase by Scott Eubanks, and Down Comes the Night and The Reckoner by Frank Zafiro) with insight from series editor/creator Frank Zafiro…
- Episode 170: A Grifter's Song Retropective #4 - Books 9, 10 & 11
Celebrating the crime noir series A GRIFTER'S SONG by reviewing books 9, 10, and 11 (Upgrade by Asa Maria Bradley, The Money Block by Holly West, and The Sound of Breaking Bones by Eric Beetner) with insight from series editor/creator Fran…
- Episode 169: A Grifter's Song Retropective #3 - Books 6, 7 & 8
Celebrating the crime noir series A GRIFTER'S SONG by reviewing books 6, 7, and 8 (Losing Streak by Jim Wilsky, Come the Apocalypse by Frank Zafiro, and Gone Dead on You by Eryk Pruitt) with insight from series editor/creator Frank Zafiro…
- Episode 168: A Grifter's Song Retropective #2 - Books 3, 4 & 5
Celebrating the crime noir series A GRIFTER'S SONG by reviewing books 3, 4, and 5 (The Whale by Lawrence Kelter, The Movie Makers by Gary Phillips, and Lost in Middle America by Colin Conway) with insight from series editor/creator Frank Z…
- Episode 167: A Grifter's Song Retropective #1 - Books 1 & 2
The launch of a mini-series celebrating A GRIFTER'S SONG, featuring the origin story of the series from series creator and editor, Frank Zafiro, and reviewing book 1 (The Concrete Smile by Frank Zafiro) and book 2 (People Like Us by JD Rho…
- Episode 166: Mark Bergin w/ special guest co-host Colin Conway, Part II
In which special guest co-host Colin Conway and Frank finish interviewing Mark Bergin, who talks about his short story work and his stint at teaching. Also, book recommendations for your summer reads from a number of previous guests. (AND…
- Episode 165: Mark Bergin (w/ special guest host Colin Conway), Part I
In which special guest co-host Colin Conway and Frank interview Mark Bergin, who discusses his time as a law enforcement officer, as well as his excellent novel, Apprehension. Also, a June update from Lance at Down and Out Books.
- Episode #164: Jeffery Hess
In which Jeffery talks about his Beachhead Trilogy, short stories, and his new book!
- Episode #163: Jamie Mason
In which Jamie discusses her suspense novels, secret talents, and philosophical approach to storytelling.
- Episode #162: Greg Levin
In which Greg talks about his dark novels (tinged with humor), including THE EXIT MAN, SICK TO DEATH, and IN WOLVES CLOTHING.
- Episode 161: Jill Maser / Jamie Lee Fry
In which Jill Maser discusses her eclectic catalog and Jamie Lee Fry talks about her psychological thrillers.
- Episode #160: Neely Tucker (w/ Special Guest Co-Host Dana King)
In which Neely talks about his Sully Carter novels and his career as a journalist.
- Emmeline Duncan
In which Emmeline discusses her Portland-based cozies.
- Stephen Burdick
In which Stephen discusses his novellas set in Florida
- Gavin Reese
In which Gavin talks about his thrillers, procedurals, his podcast, and some about contemporary policing.
- Libby Fischer Hellman
In which Libby discusses her mystery novels AND historical novels!
- Episode #155: Christie Bunting & Cathi Twitero
In which the authors and podcast co-hosts talk about Game of Books podcast, writing lessons learned, motivation, other authors, and, of course, wine. Also, book recs from Dan Bronson, Bryan Collins, Susan Wingate, Kevin Tipple, and David P…