Wine Women & Writing

Scott Graham talks about his latest National Park Mystery release, DEATH VALLEY DUEL, with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime & Wine.About DEATH VALLEY DUELIn the ninth book in Graham's National Park Mystery Series, an archeologist must stop a century-old crime to save his daughter. “Death Valley Duel is a taut, smart, and propulsive thriller that will keep you spellbound. Scott Graham has written a love letter to the California desert, and to parenthood, and to the athletes who push themselves past limits most of us cannot even imagine. This novel is a steady, dangerous, and addictive race toward justice.”—NINA DE GRAMONT, New York Times bestselling authorWhen archaeologist Chuck Bender makes a stunning discovery of a century-old crime, he believes it may be related to a series of deadly accidents plaguing the Whitney to Death 150, the world's toughest ultra trail-running race. While Chuck's teenage stepdaughter Carmelita races to win the competition, Chuck races to uncover the wicked intent lying behind the tragedies—before Carmelita becomes the next victim.About Scott GrahamScott Graham is the National Outdoor Book Award-winning author of the acclaimed National Park Mystery Series, featuring archaeologist Chuck Bender and his wife, paramedic Janelle Ortega. Scott is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys backpacking, river rafting, skiing, and mountaineering. He lives with his wife, an emergency physician, in Durango, Colorado. He has worked as a newspaper reporter, magazine editor, radio disk jockey, and coal-shoveling fireman on the steam-powered Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.Crime & Wine is a copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global Network, with viewers/listeners numbering over 4 million in 153+ countries. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Nicholas Harvey talks about his latest Nora Sommer release, RELENTLESS SOMMER, with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime & Wine.About RELENTLESS SOMMER:An inexplicable accident. A deadly price for truth. A relentless pursuit.When a heart-wrenching accident claims the life of a recently divorced woman, foul play is the last thing on anyone's mind. Until the life of another woman is lost in an equally strange incident, and Constable Nora Sommer's instincts convince her there is more to these tragedies than meets the eye.Despite her detective training being side lined after a disciplinary hearing, Nora is compelled to piece together an alternative theory for the deaths, which continue to mount. And so begins a deadly game of cat and mouse… where each new lead comes at the ultimate cost of another victim.About Nicholas Harvey:A USA Today Bestselling author, Nicholas Harvey's life has been anything but ordinary. Race car driver, adventurer, divemaster, and since 2020, a full-time novelist. Raised in England, Nick now lives next to the ocean in Key Largo with his amazing wife, Cheryl.Motorsports may have taken him all over the world, both behind the wheel and later as a Race Engineer and Team Manager, but diving inspires his destinations these days – and there's no better diving than in Grand Cayman where Nick's AJ Bailey Adventure and Nora Sommer Caribbean Suspense series are based.Drawing from his own thirst for adventure, experience underwater, and a lifetime of storytelling, Nick's novels put you right in the middle of the action. Feel the ocean breeze brushing your face, the warm water washing over your feet, and the villains chasing you across the tropical island!Crime & Wine is a copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global Network, with viewers/listeners numbering over 4 million in 153+ countries. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Paty Jager Author joins Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime and Wine to talk about her latest novel, COUGAR'S CACHE.About COUGAR'S CACHE:This double cold case and current homicide have Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Trooper Gabriel Hawke calling in favors… and exploring a childhood he shoved into the deep recesses of his mind.While patrolling on the Snake River in Hells Canyon, Gabriel Hawke's dog digs up a human bone. Hawke is confronted by an aunt he doesn't remember, and he finds a canister of film when the rest of the remains are excavated. The film shows someone being killed and a rifle pointed at the photographer.Going through missing person files, Hawke discovers the victims of the decades-old double homicide. A person connected to the original crime is murdered, giving Hawke more leads and multiple suspects.Attending a local Powwow with his family, Hawke discovers more about his childhood and realizes his suspects have been misleading him.About Paty Jager:Award-winning author Paty Jager and her husband raise alfalfa hay in rural eastern Oregon. On her road to publication, she wrote freelance articles for two local newspapers and enjoyed her job with the County Extension service as a 4-H Program Assistant. Raising hay and cattle, riding horses, and battling rattlesnakes, she not only writes the western lifestyle, she lives it.She has published 53 novels, 8 anthologies, and 9 novellas. All her work has Western or Native American elements in them along with hints of humor and engaging characters. Her penchant for research takes her on side trips that eventually turn into yet another story. Crime & Wine is a copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global Network, with viewers/listeners numbering over 4 million in 153+ countries. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Join Cara Reinard, Author as she discusses THE WIFE AT THE WINDOW with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime & Wine.About THE WIFE AT THE WINDOW:The little boy runs into the kitchen in his pajamas. He is swept up into a hug and gorgeous auburn hair falls across his face. I shiver, staring through the glass, my cheeks wet with tears as I gaze at the beautiful woman holding my son. That should be me. It will be me again.We were the perfect family once. Shep, my handsome husband. My darling little boy… and our tiny baby girl. The night she died I lost everything. I know without a shadow of a doubt that I would never, ever have hurt her. I was trying to save her. But nobody believed me.So, I can only watch through the rain-streaked window as Shep's new girlfriend plays mother to my son. Hugs him, holds him. Does he even remember me?Now I am finally out of the hospital, I will make sure everyone knows what really happened. I will get my son back. The doctors might say my nightmares are dangerous…But the woman in the window has been planning to take my place for a long time. And she doesn't know how far I will go to protect my family…An absolutely gripping psychological thriller with a killer twist that will keep you up all night! Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, A.R. Torre and The Girl on the Train.What readers are saying about The Wife at the Window:“Oh my god… I am literally in shock. My heart was pounding… What an absolutely outstanding book… hooks you in… Will be one I remember forever.” JessicasbookbizAbout Cara Reinard:Cara Reinard is an author of women's fiction and domestic suspense. She currently lives north of Pittsburgh with her husband, two children, and Bernese mountain dog.Crime & Wine is a copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global Network, with viewers/listeners numbering over 4 million in 153+ countries. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Join Author Drew Strickland as he talks about CARNAGE IN THE COUNTY with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime & Wine.About CARNAGE IN THE COUNTY:How can he fix an entire county when he's the most broken?Sheriff Elven Hallie is a shell of himself. He's lost everything. His house, his Jeep, his girl. But most of all, his reputation.When an entire library full of people is massacred, Elven is forced to pull himself together to catch the killer.To make matters worse, it's election time, and this go around, Elven's not running unopposed.Zane Rhodes is highly respected in the community. A business owner, involved in the church, and has the backing of the governor.But Elven has one thing that Zane doesn't.He's still the sheriff of Dupray.Will Elven be able to bring the mass murderer to justice, restoring the community's faith in him as sheriff? Or will he prove everyone right—that he's the county's biggest mistake?About Drew Strickland:Drew Strickland is an Amazon #1 bestselling author of the Sheriff Elven Hallie Mysteries along with other twisted crime and psychological thrillers. He resides in Arizona with his wife and kids. When he's not writing, he can be found reading, exploring new cities, spending time with his family, and of course, cuddling with his many cats (for real, cats just love him and he loves them).Crime & Wine is a copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global Network, with viewers/listeners numbering over 4 million in 153+ countries.#podcast #crimefiction #authorinterview #crimeandwine #drewstrickland #sheriffelvinhallie #carnageinthecounty #pamelafaganhutchins #mystery #policeprocedural --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Greta Boris Author talks SPLITTING HAIRS with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime and Wine.. About SPLITTING HAIRSDead Men Tell No TalesEmbalmer's assistant Imogene Lynch may or may not get the final sensations of the dead when she touches their hair. She used to, but something strange is going on.Her sixth sense disappears when the body of a local treasure hunter shows up at Greener Pastures Mortuary. But that doesn't keep her from becoming embroiled in two bone-chilling mysteries.Her boss's lover is awol, and a tipsy ghost is giving her the hiccups. Someone's obviously been murdered. She dearly hopes it's not the missing woman.All clues lead to Catalina Island where rumors of a pirate's buried treasure seem to have incited a gold rush. When Imogene stumbles into a viper's nest, she discovers the dead aren't the only ones with secrets.If you can imagine Agatha Raisin as a twenty-something, rockabilly, ex-hairstylist with a weird connection to the dead, this book is for you.About Greta BorisGreta Boris is the USA Today Bestselling author of The Mortician Murders, a paranormal suspense series, and the soon to be released Almost True Crime Series - Stories of Psychological Suspense. She hails from sunny So. Cal. where—based on her books, which are all set there—things are darker than you'd expect. Her stories have been called atmospheric and un-put-down-able. To learn more, visit her at Greta-Boris-dot-com.She's also the co-founder of The Author Wheel, publishers of books, courses and a podcast dedicated to helping writers overcome their roadblocks and keep their stories rolling.Crime & Wine is a copyrighted production of Authors on the Air. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Tammy L. Grace, Author talks DEADLY DECEPTION and more with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime & Wine.About Deadly Deception:The stage is set for murder, but the real crime will shock you to the core.In Deadly Deception, the thrilling fifth installment of the gripping private detective murder mystery series, Coop and AB find themselves immersed in a web of intrigue and danger at a glamorous charity murder mystery gala. Accompanied by Aunt Camille and Charlie, they enter the opulent Sinclair Chateau, where Nashville's elite gather to rub elbows—politicians, business magnates, and influential donors.The glitz and glamour quickly fade when the shocking discovery of a real-life corpse shatters the illusion of a staged murder. With foul play suspected, the prestigious Sinclair family urgently enlists Coop's expertise to unravel the truth and salvage their reputation tarnished by this ghastly crime.As Coop delves deeper into the labyrinthine world of high society, he uncovers a staggering array of suspects, each harboring secrets and motives. Behind the gilded facades and charitable smiles lie hidden motives and dangerous alliances. With the stakes mounting and time running out, Coop races against the clock to identify the cunning killer and expose the true motive behind the heinous act.In Deadly Deception, suspense and suspicion are woven together with masterful skill, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the final shocking revelation. Will Coop successfully navigate the treacherous waters of Nashville's elite to uncover the truth, or will the killer get away with a near perfect crime?Deadly Deception is the fifth book in the award-winning Cooper Harrington Detective Novels, featuring Coop, a Nashville lawyer turned private detective known for his love of coffee, snarky t-shirts, and talent for solving cases. He, along with his faithful dog, Gus, and his right-hand assistant, Annabelle, work together to solve murder cases full of twists and turns.About Tammy L. Grace:Tammy L. Grace is a USA Today bestselling author of women's fictions, family sagas, mysteries, and Christmas stories. She's known for writing perfect escapes, unforgettable characters, and binge-worthy stories. Readers often say her characters feel like old friends and love the dogs she weaves into all her books. She brings readers entertaining stories that take them on an emotional journey, filled with complex relationships of friendship and family in her women's fiction novels. Mystery readers delight in her fast-paced whodunits and fans of Christmas love her small town holiday stories filled with family, friendship, and furry characters.Tammy also writes under the pen name Casey Wilson and has released two emotional and heartwarming stories about the bond we have with our beloved canine companions.When Tammy isn't working on ideas for a novel, she's spending time with family and friends or supporting her addiction to books, tea, and chocolate. She and her husband make their home in Nevada and have one grown son and a spoiled golden retriever.Crime & Wine is a copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global Network, a digital media group with over 4 million viewers/listeners in 153+ countries. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Stacy Green, Author joins Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime & Wine to talk about her 9th Nikki Hunt crime thriller, STOLEN MOTHERS, and much, much more!About STOLEN MOTHERS:Children run through the streets in their Halloween costumes, giggling happily, not noticing the blood on the house is real. A baby girl is tucked up asleep in her room. Her mother's body lies motionless in the front yard, pink petals on the ground beside her…Arriving in the quiet community of Mulberry Creek, Special Agent Nikki Hunt is shocked that amongst the chaos of costumes and fake, silver spider webs, a new mother called Kiania Watson has lost her life. A blooming rare flower placed carefully in her cold, bound hands. Nikki's legs go weak: it's the mark of a serial killer she's met before.Nine years ago, Nikki fell in pursuit of a masked man who'd killed a young girl at a cabin in rural Minnesota. Seeing her cradling the bump of her pregnant belly, he'd spared her life. She was told he'd died in a shoot-out days later. But the pink flower only grows at that cabin: it's a message to Nikki.Nikki's team are quick to suspect Kiania's abusive husband. But Nikki finds two further, similar murders in other states. Flowers were left in their palms when they died. Nikki's heart breaks when she realizes all the victims were mothers to newborn babies.Digging desperately into old case files, Nikki finds blood on a rock she secured nine years ago, which has never been tested. But not before receiving a desperate call that another woman has just been taken. This twisted killer is playing a deadly game, and Nikki must risk her own life if she has any chance of returning this mother to her child alive…A dark, twisty and heart-racing thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat, reading it in one sitting. Fans of Kendra Elliot, Lisa Regan and Robert Dugoni will be addicted to the suspense in this tightly-woven page-turner.About Stacy Green:Stacy Green is a USA Today best-selling author of more than a dozen mysteries and thrillers. Her books include the award-winning Lucy Kendall series, the Cage Foster series, and the USA Today best-selling Nikki Hunt series. Stacy has bachelor's degrees in Journalism/Mass Communication and Sociology from Drake University. She's a member of Sisters in Crime, International Thriller Writers, and Mystery Writers of America. Stacy lives in Iowa with her husband, daughter, and fur babies. Crime and Wine is a copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global Network, a digital media group with over 4 million viewers/listeners in 153+ countries. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Bruce Robert Coffin chats about The General's Gold and more with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime and Wine.About Bruce Robert Coffin.Bruce is the award-winning author of the Detective Byron Mysteries, co-author of The Turner and Mosley Files along with bestselling author LynDee Walker, and author of the forthcoming Detective Justice Mysteries. A former detective sergeant with more than twenty-seven years in law enforcement, he supervised all homicide and violent crime investigations for Maine's largest city. Following the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, Bruce spent four years investigating counter-terrorism cases for the FBI, earning the Director's Award, the highest award a non-agent can receive.Winner of Killer Nashville's Silver Falchion Awards for Best Procedural and Best Investigator, and the Maine Literary Award for Best Crime Fiction, Bruce was also a finalist for the Agatha Award for Best Contemporary Novel. His Anthony nominated short fiction appears in several anthologies, including Best American Mystery Stories 2016.Bruce is a member of International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, Short Mystery Fiction Society, and the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance. He is a regular contributor to Murder Books blog.Bruce is represented by Paula Munier at Talcott Notch Literary.He lives and writes in Maine.Description of The General's GoldA treasure so priceless, it's worth killing for…When Mark Hawkins is found dead in a seedy motel, police deem it an accidental overdose. But billionaire computer genius Avery Turner suspects there might be more to the story. Her old friend was on the trail of the legendary General's Gold, and now Avery is determined to pick up where he left off...Teaming up with Carter Mosley, a deep-sea shipwreck diver and adrenaline junkie turned social media sensation, Avery embarks on a dangerous quest for the treasure—and the truth. From Florida to Maine, and from the mountains of Virginia to the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, they face treacherous gangs, man-eating sharks, and a world of deception and double-crosses.As they navigate hidden clues and uncertain allies, Avery and Carter must outwit their deadly adversaries and unravel the mystery surrounding the General's Gold. But in this high-stakes game, losing the treasure could cost them their lives.Unearth the year's most exhilarating treasure-hunting thriller. Join bestselling authors LynDee Walker and Bruce Robert Coffin in a pulse-pounding action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you love the action of Clive Cussler's Dirk Pitt series and the intrigue of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code, dive into The General's Gold today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Join Kay Bratt & BLACKBIRD with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime & Wine for a conversation about Kay's Hart Ridge series and much more! Blackbird is book 9 of the Hart's Ridge series, a runaway bestselling series in which 8 books were released all in one year, 2023.About BLACKBIRDIn the small town of Hart's Ridge, a recent tragedy leaves the tight-knit community still reeling. In the highly anticipated ninth installment of the Hart's Ridge small-town mystery series, "Blackbird," Deputy Taylor Gray finds herself supporting a colleague through a painful journey of letting go.Meanwhile, a young woman and her children must flee from her abusive ex-partner, seeking refuge and safety. Deputy Gray becomes entangled in their plight, blurring the lines between duty and personal conviction."Blackbird" masterfully intertwines these dual plot lines, exploring the complexities of small-town life and the resilience of its residents. Brace yourself for an exhilarating journey to the heart of Hart's Ridge—a ride that promises to captivate readers until the final, unforgettable page.About Kay BrattWriter, Rescuer, WandererKay Bratt is the powerhouse author behind over 30 internationally bestselling books that span genres from mystery and women's fiction to memoir and historical fiction. Her books are renowned for delivering an emotional wallop wrapped in gripping storylines. Her Hart's Ridge small-town mystery series earned her the coveted title of Amazon All Star Author and continues to be one of her most successful projects out of her more than million books sold around the world.Kay's literary works have sparked lively book club discussions wide-reaching, with her works translated into multiple languages, including German, Korean, Chinese, Hungarian, Czech, and Estonian.Beyond her writing, Kay passionately dedicates herself to rescue missions, championing animal welfare as the former Director of Advocacy for Yorkie Rescue of the Carolinas. She considers herself a lifelong advocate for children, having volunteered extensively in a Chinese orphanage and supported nonprofit organizations like An Orphan's Wish (AOW), Pearl River Outreach, and Love Without Boundaries. In the USA, Kay served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for abused and neglected children in Georgia, as well as spearheaded numerous outreach programs for underprivileged kids in South Carolina.As a wanderlust-driven soul, Kay has called nearly three dozen different homes on two continents her own. Her globetrotting adventures have taken her to captivating destinations across Mexico, Thailand, Malaysia, China, the Philippines, Central America, the Bahamas, and Australia. Today, she and her soulmate of 30 years find their sanctuary by the serene banks of Lake Hartwell in Georgia, USA.Described as southern, spicy, and a touch sassy, Kay loves to share her life's antics with the Bratt Pack on social media. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to join the fun and buckle up for the ride of a lifetime. Explore her popular catalog of published works at Kay Bratt Dot-Com and never miss a new release (or her latest Bratt Pack drama) by signing up for her monthly email newsletter.Crime & Wine is a solely owned and copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global Network, a digital communications group with over 4 million listeners/viewers in 153+ countries. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Join Dwight Holing talking about THE BROKEN BLOOD and more with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime & Wine! Dwight says, "I love to talk about writing, importance of character development, why I set the Nick Drake mysteries in eastern Oregon in the 1970s, weaving fact into fiction, and how I made the transition from nonfiction to fiction." And you're going to love hearing it--this was fun!!About THE BROKEN BLOOD:The eighth in the Nick Drake mystery series will be released in May. In "The Broken Blood," wildlife rangers Nick Drake and Loq take separate paths, but both lead to action, murder, and mystery.When his sister goes on the run with a charismatic Indian rights activist wanted for murder, Loq risks everything to find her. He teams up with a beautiful police officer tracking a member of her own tribe who joined the fugitive too. Danger, desire, and treachery test the pair as they try to stay ahead of a ruthless federal agent, solve who's responsible for leaving bodies along the trail, and corner their elusive quarry.Meanwhile, Nick Drake embarks on a hazardous undertaking of his own when his adopted son continues to be haunted by his traumatic childhood in war-torn Vietnam and a loved one is stricken with terminal cancer. Father and son go in search of healing and meaning, but deadly forces turn their quest into a fight for survival.About Dwight Holing:Dwight Holing is the award-winning author of twenty books, including two popular mystery series: the acclaimed Nick Drake Novels and the witty Jack McCoul Capers.His genre-spanning work includes stand-alone novels, short story collections, and books on natural history, conservation, wildlife, and outdoor travel. He lives beside a coastal river in California with his wife and two dogs who'd rather swim than walk.Crime & Wine is a solely owned and copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global Radio network, a digital communications group with 4 MM + listeners/viewers in 153+ countries. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Join Dana Perry - Author as he discusses THE NOWHERE GIRLS with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime and Wine.About Dana PerryDana is a New York City author who writes mystery thrillers under the pen name of Dana Perry - and also as R.G. Belsky. His new thriller for Bookouture is THE NOWHERE GIRLS, the first in a series featuring Detective Nikki Cassidy. Previous titles of mine were THE SILENT VICTIM, THE GOLDEN GIRL and HER OCEAN GRAVE.About THE NOWHERE GIRLSMy kid sister was murdered fifteen years ago. Now the killer has struck again. And this time, I'm going to take my revenge…On the anniversary of her sister's death, FBI agent Nikki Cassidy takes a call that has her heart pounding in her chest, the image of her beautiful sister Caitlin etched in her mind.Another girl has been taken.Days later, the lifeless body of twelve-year-old Natalie Jarvis is found in a remote patch of woodland, a crown of roses delicately placed on her head. Just like Caitlin.The killer is back.Nikki rushes to her small hometown of Groveton, Ohio. She will do anything to stop another young girl dying, but she soon realises that nothing is what it seems—everyone in her hometown is keeping a secret. And when a note is discovered near Natalie's body addressed to Nikki, it's clear what the murderer really wants: her…She's caught killers before, but this time it's personal. And Nikki will risk everything—even her own life—to get justice for every victim. It's time to stop this twisted killer, once and for all…If you love reading Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot, you won't be able to put down this gripping new series. Full of heart-racing twists and turns, you'll be hooked!Crime and Wine is a solely owned and copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global, a digital communication network with 4+ million listeners/viewers in 153+ countries. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Carey Baldwin chats about her new release THE WIDOW BRIDE with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime and Wine.About THE WIDOW BRIDE:As I look down to the beautiful arch set up on the beach for our wedding, I have to stop myself running into Blake's arms. He's been the only light in the darkness of my grief. I'm sure I'm making the right decision… aren't I?When Blake insisted we keep our elopement a secret, I agreed. But, now, it feels wrong to walk down the aisle between empty chairs.My first husband's last words to me echo in my head. “Find someone who loves you as much as I do when I'm gone.” I never thought I could do as he asked. Until I met Blake. He's the only one who truly understands what I've been through, soothing my pain by showering me with gifts and affection. So why do I feel so uneasy?As I step in front of my husband-to-be, I think back to my last conversation with my first husband's sister. Should I have listened when she tried to tell me about Blake's past?Maybe it's just wedding day nerves… But as Blake puts the ring on my finger, I can't tell if it's excitement or fear as a shiver runs down my spine when he says, “Finally, you're mine.”Then I remember my sister-in-law's warning. But it's too late to turn back now.Marrying him is the only option because I have secrets of my own.Blake may think he knows me, but he has no idea who he's really dealing with…A completely gripping psychological thriller which will have you reading late into the night until you reach the final shocking twist. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Wife Between Us and The Perfect Marriage.About Carey Baldwin:Carey Baldwin is a USA Today bestselling author of psychological suspense. Also a dedicated physician, she holds two doctoral degrees, one in medicine and one in psychology. Her experience in the fields of medicine and psychology often informs her writing. She loves reading and writing stories that keep you off balance and on the edge of your seat. Carey lives in the southwestern United States with her amazing family. In her spare time she enjoys hiking and chasing wildflowers.Crime and Wine is a solely owned and copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global Network, a digital communications group with over 4 million listeners/viewers in 153+ countries. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Kellie Coates Gilbert, Author talks about WHERE WE BELONG, her new Teton Mountain series, and more with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime and Wine.About Where We Belong:A powerful story of healing, new beginnings, and friendships that last a lifetime…Charlie Grace Rivers, a gutsy divorced mother, works hard at juggling life in the small town of Thunder Mountain, Wyoming, even when her cantankerous and ailing father balks at every decision she makes regarding Teton Trails Guest Ranch. Worse, he hires her philandering ex-husband.At her wit's end, she runs to her lifetime girlfriends for solace and counsel, but none of their advice compares to the wisdom of a new guy in town who is staying at Teton Trails…a good-looking producer from a popular television show being filmed in the wilds of Wyoming, a man who might be the key to the happiness she's long been missing.Charlie Grace bravely chooses to open her heart until her newfound happiness is put to the test, and she learns that her new relationship could put her at odds with much of the town—including her best friends—who worry Nick Thatcher's television show will draw unwanted attention to their secluded mountain paradise.Is the promise of love worth the upheaval it may bring, or is it merely a fleeting dream destined to vanish with Nick's inevitable departure?Join Charlie Grace on her heartwarming journey of courage, friendship, and the relentless pursuit of happiness in a tale that will resonate with every woman who has ever dared to follow her heart. Perfect for fans of Robyn Carr and Sherryl Woods.About Kellie:⭐️ USA TODAY BESTSELLER ⭐️Kellie Coates Gilbert has won readers' hearts with her compelling and highly emotional stories about women and the relationships that define their lives. A former legal investigator, she is especially known for keeping readers turning pages and creating nuanced characters who seem real. In addition to garnering hundreds of five-star reader reviews, Kellie has been described by RT Book Reviews as a “deft, crisp storyteller.” Her books were featured as Barnes & Noble Top Shelf Picks and were included on Library Journal's Best Book List of 2014. Born and raised near Sun Valley, Idaho, Kellie now lives with her husband of over thirty-five years in Dallas, where she spends most days by her pool drinking sweet tea and writing the stories of her heart. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Karen Sue Walker - author writing as KC Walker talks about OLD FASHIONED MURDER and the Arrow Investigations Mysteries with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime & Wine. About OLD FASHIONED MURDER"Funny clever murder mystery!" - Amazon Reviewer"A fun and wacky read!" - Goodreads Reviewer Whitley “Whit” Leland is an out-of-work stuntwoman with an attitude. Stuck in a sleepy mountain village with her wannabe PI grandmother, Bobbie, she's content to spend her time eating flaky pastries, mixing cocktails, and chasing after her wayward rescue dog. She also needs to keep her grandmother out of trouble, which is harder than she expects. Between rehearsals with the Ukulele Ladies, Bobbie investigates a series of seemingly unrelated accidents targeting local musicians. Whit enjoys teasing Bobbie about her true crime obsession--after all, who would go to such lengths just to win a small-town music competition? Whit gets her answer when she finds one of the Ukulele Ladies dead. Is Bobbie next on the hit list? Whit will have to use her smarts and her skills to track down the murderer before they know she's onto them.Can Whit, her grandmother, and their rogue chihuahua find the murderer before someone else turns up dead? About K.C. WalkerKC Walker does her best to avoid meaningful employment. This often conflicts with her desire for the finer things in life, such as food and shelter. Writing novels seemed to be an acceptable compromise, since making up stories can hardly be called work. One day, KC took a look at her rescue dog and thought, "Why isn't this freeloader contributing to the household coffers?" Soon, the idea of a snarky yet (hopefully) lovable stuntwoman named Whit and her tiny demon dog came to mind and the first story began to form. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

S.W. Hubbard Author chats about UNHOLY TREASURE and her very beloved and successful Palmyrton Estate Sale Mystery Series with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime & Wine. Warning: this conversation likely to go off tracks about dogs and hiking. Sorry, not sorry.UNHOLY TREASUREA holy relic of the past unleashes a deadly passion in the present.When estate sale organizer Audrey Nealon runs a small sale in conjunction with a larger one, she's stunned to learn a small knick-knack Ty sold at the sale for five bucks has been resold anonymously at Christie's auction house for half a million dollars. The little house-shaped object turns out to be a medieval reliquary, purported to hold a fragment of the bone of the Saint Benedict.With her client furious at the costly error, Audrey must discover how this precious reliquary turned up in a suburban New Jersey estate sale. Is Ty's hunt for the vandal a distraction, or is it linked to the mystery of the reliquary?Others are equally intent on finding the person who profited from the sale of the reliquary. As the forces of sin, faith, and devotion battle, Saint Benedict might not be the only one who is martyred.MEET SUSANMy addiction to mysteries followed a familiar trajectory. Innocent dabbling with the Bobbsey Twins and Nancy Drew led to a craving for stronger stuff—Christie, Conan Doyle, Poe—so that by the age of twelve I had a habit that couldn't be broken. Here's what makes a great mystery for me: plot twists that I didn't see coming, characters like real people I know, motivations that make sense, and a touch of humor. Those are the kinds of mysteries I like to read, so that's the kind of mystery I write!My first mystery novel was published way back in 2003, and I've been writing mystery novels ever since. In 2019, I expanded into women's fiction, a genre that I also enjoy reading.I live in Morristown, NJ with my husband, Kevin, and my dog, Libby. All three of us are avid hikers.Crime & Wine is a copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global Network, a digital media group with over 4 million viewers/listeners airing in 153+ countries. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Ellie Monago talks about her new release, THE CUSTODY BATTLE, with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime & Wine. About THE CUSTODY BATTLE: “What's going to happen to me?” my little girl asks, clutching her teddy bear tight. “Daddy and I love you,” I reply. “Nothing is going to change.” But I was so wrong. How far will I have to go to keep my darling daughter? When Greg and I first decided to separate, we promised to keep it civil for our daughter Lola. So when she stopped wanting to hug me, I thought Lola was just struggling with the divorce. Then she started screaming at me, calling me a liar, and I could hear Greg in her words. I'm certain he's trying to turn our baby against me. He's determined to dig up dirt on me, to make the court think I'm a terrible mother… But two can play that game. So when he reveals the worst thing I have ever done, my heart pounds in my chest. Because I know Greg's deep dark secrets, too. But the more we each try to win, the harder it is to turn back. Now I'm terrified that we've put Lola in terrible danger… By the time we realise what we've done, will it be too late for us to save her, or ourselves? A completely gripping dark domestic suspense novel about a family tearing themselves apart, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Sally Hepworth. About Ellie Monago: Ellie Monago is the pen name of an acclaimed novelist and practicing therapist. She's also a wife and mother, and when you add it all up, she doesn't wind up with much time for hobbies. But she's an avid tennis fan, a passionate reader of both fiction and nonfiction—especially memoir (nothing's as juicy as the truth!)—and she relishes a good craft cocktail. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Willow Rose discusses DON'T LET HER GO, the first book in the Detective Billie Ann Wilde series, and much more with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime & Wine!   About DON'T LET HER GO (Detective Billie Ann Wilde 1):   A missing five-year-old girl is the key to unlocking a detective's terrifying past…   When Detective Billie Ann Wilde receives a desperate call that five-year-old Emma Wilson is missing, she rushes to the family home. But inside the picture-perfect house surrounded by Florida marshlands, she finds no children's clothes or toys, no photos of the innocent child Emma's mother Marissa describes. Billie suspects Marissa Wilson is hiding from someone.   It's a race against the clock to find Emma. But Marissa refuses to tell Billie anything about her past, and before long, she also disappears…   And then Billie realizes who Marissa is.   She's the ten-year-old girl Billie failed to find in her first ever case fourteen years ago. The leads went cold because Billie made a fatal mistake.   As more bodies turn up in the same marshlands, Billie must revisit her past and face up to her demons to find Marissa and her child. But she is unknowingly putting herself in the path of a terrifying serial killer…   About Willow Rose:   Willow Rose is a multi-million-copy best-selling Author and an ALL-star Author of more than 90 novels.   She has sold more than six million books that are translated into many languages.   Willow's books are fast-paced, nail-biting pageturners with twists you won't see coming. That's why her fans call her The Queen of Plot Twists.   Willow lives on Florida's Space Coast. When she is not writing or reading, you will find her surfing and watching the dolphins play in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

A lovely interview with bestselling author Barbara Hinske about the latest release in the Rosemont Series, WHEN DREAMS THERE BE, with me.

From her career as a homicide detective to writing crime thrillers... sexy romance... cozy mysteries... and her upcoming shark thriller (yes, shark thriller), Holly S. Roberts, author of PRAY FOR HER from the Detective Eve Bennett series is a great person to read or to chat with, as she puts on full display in a conversation with bestselling author Pamela Fagan Hutchins.   About the Detective Eve Bennett series (book 1):   From Book 1:  “I literally couldn't stop reading… Had shivers down my spine… Sensational… Must-read… I keep thinking about this book.” @mommy_and_books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   As day breaks over the Tanner family home, the house is deadly silent and the door is firmly closed. Upstairs, the whole family lie cold and lifeless in their beds. All with the same look of fear in their unblinking eyes…   Detective Eve Bennet takes a steadying breath as she enters the main bedroom of the Tanners' modest home in the tight-knit town of Hilldale. Mrs Tanner's high-collared nightgown and her long plaited blonde hair are soaked in blood. Next to her, Mr Tanner's hands are clasped together in a final prayer.   Filled with dread, Eve forces herself towards the children's rooms. But instead of two children, she only finds one. Where is the youngest daughter, Hannah? And why are there long scratches across the walls?  Eve tracks Hannah down to her uncle's house nearby. But he won't let her step foot in the house.  Eve knows what it's like to be held captive by a family member, and fears for Hannah's safety. What is he terrified Hannah might reveal?  Back at the Tanner home, Eve makes a shocking discovery in the dust covered attic. Mr Tanner was hiding a dark secret from the rest of the community—the kind of secret someone would kill for.   Realizing another family could be in danger, Eve runs from the house and stumbles into the path of the one man she spent years trying to forget— and he won't let her get away this time.  Can Eve escape the evil that has haunted her whole life? And will she catch the killer before another innocent family is murdered?   Fans of Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliot and Lisa Regan will be absolutely gripped by this explosive and totally unputdownable crime thriller from a USA Today bestselling author.   What readers are saying about Only Girl Alive:   “Had me hooked… Fantastic… Utterly compelling… The big reveal totally blindsided me. My jaw was on the floor.” Emma's Biblio Treasures, 5 stars   “UNPUTDOWNABLE… ADDICTIVE… Wow!!!… The hairs on my arms were standing on end and my heart was pounding… Omg, the twist!!! I DID NOT see that coming!!!… I cannot remember the last time I was so hooked… I read this in one sitting… I could not put it down!!… Absolutely hooked!!… I LOVED IT.” Bookworm86, 5 stars  “Had me gripped right from the very start. I couldn't put it down, I was hooked.” Goodreads reviewer   “Absolutely gripping… Will keep you reading late into the night, unable to put the book down for a second.” Goodreads reviewer   “I was immediately drawn in… I honestly did not want to put this book down… Edge of your seat.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Pamela Fagan Hutchins in conversation on Crime & Wine with Tonya Kappes Books about book 1 in her new Maisie Dobbs Mystery Series, SLEIGHT OF HAND. From Book 1: Maisie Doss knew the weight of secrets all too well. Once a troublemaker in her small Kentucky town near Cincinnati, she struck a dangerous bargain to become a confidential informant for the police. But when betrayal led her to send a family member behind bars, the lines between right and wrong blurred. Unable to bear the weight of her actions, she fled into the secluded heart of Appalachia, praying her past wouldn't catch up. For a time, the hills kept her secrets. Determined to atone, she tried to lead a quiet life, but old habits die hard. When Maisie stumbles upon a mystery that begs her attention, she can't resist diving in. Yet, this isn't just any crime; it's tangled with threads from her concealed past. And as fate would have it, a detective from her old life discovers her hidden refuge. Now, he presents her with a chilling ultimatum: Return to her role as a CI and face the ghosts of her past or find herself behind bars. In a game of cat and mouse, where trust is a luxury Maisie can't afford, she must use every sleight of hand she knows to outwit the law, uncover the truth, and keep her freedom. From Tonya Kappes, the Queen of Southern Charm and Whimsical Whodunits... Immerse yourself in the allure of the South, where the tea is sweet, the mysteries are deep, and the humor is downright sinful. Tonya Kappes, celebrated for her delightful mix of southern charm, captivating mysteries, and wickedly funny humor, introduces a brand-new amateur sleuth that's bound to become a reader favorite. Dive into the Maisie Doss Mysteries and get ready for a roller coaster of emotions, suspense, and laughter. If you've loved her previous series, this new addition promises all the signature Kappes charm and then some. Join Maisie as she dances on the edge of danger and digs deep into the heart of the South's most intriguing crimes. It's a journey you won't want to miss! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Join Pamela with Carolyn Ridder Aspenson as they talk about Carolyn's bestselling Rachel Ryder series, starting with the thrilling DAMAGING SECRETS. Warning: many laughs were had in the making of this podcast! About Damaging Secrets: Bestselling author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson is back—this time with a scrappy heroine whose bold detective work and well-timed one-liners will leave you riveted—and entertained—at every turn. "Detective Rachel Ryder is smart, tough, and fearless—readers will gladly follow her through every twist of Aspenson's knockout first installment in this riveting new series.” —LynDee Walker, Amazon Charts bestselling author of Fear No Truth New to town and a little rough around the edges, Detective Rachel Ryder finds herself on the receiving end of a suspicious person's call in Hamby, Georgia. When the call turns out to be a dead body, the medical examiner is quick to rule the death a suicide. But was it something more sinister? Everyone in the small department believes the case is closed—except for Rachel. The sudden passing of a local politician during the mayor's run for Congress strikes her as a little too coincidental, and Rachel is eager to follow her instincts. Her partner, Rob, a 30-year veteran, isn't the type to disobey his boss or ruffle any feathers, but he can't convince strong-willed Rachel to let it go. Obsessed with finding out the truth, Rachel begins to examine the evidence and drags her reluctant partner along for the ride. But the clues are confusing. Nothing is adding up. Puzzled and running out of time, Rachel and Rob rush to work every angle and bring the elusive killer to justice before someone else ends up dead. About Carolyn Ridder Aspenson: USA Today Bestselling Author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson writes cozy mysteries, thrillers, and paranormal women's fiction featuring strong female leads. Her stories shine through her dialogue, which readers have praised for being realistic and compelling. A multiple number one bestseller on Amazon, her first novel, Unfinished Business, was a five-star Reader's Favorite, a Rone Award finalist, as well as a number one bestseller on both Amazon and Barnes and Noble. In 2021, she introduced readers to detective Rachel Ryder in Damaging Secrets, also a number one bestseller on Amazon. Overkill, the third book in the Rachel Ryder series, was one of Thrillerfix's best thrillers of 2021.Reviews have praised her work as ‘compelling, and intense,' and ‘read through the night, edge of your seat thrillers. Carolyn's most recent Rachel Ryder novel, Deadly Means, has been submitted for an Edgar Award by her publisher, Severn River Publishing. Prior to publishing, she worked as a journalist in the suburbs of Atlanta where her work appeared in multiple newspapers and magazines. She wrote a monthly featured column in Northside Woman magazine. Writing is only one of Carolyn's passions. She is an avid dog lover and currently spoils an American Staffordshire terrier boxer mix. She lives in the mountains of North Georgia as an empty nester (who misses her kids terribly but loves having a lower grocery bill) with her husband, a cantankerous cat, and her very spoiled pup. Crime and Wine is a solely owned and copyrighted production of the Authors on the Air Global Network, an international digital media corporation with over four million listeners in 143 countries and over one million social media friends. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Join Pamela Fagan Hutchins in conversation with Danielle Stewart, the author of THE GIRL AT THE PARTY, on Crime & Wine. About Danielle Stewart: Danielle Stewart is a USA Today Best Selling Author of over thirty books. Her series include The Piper Anderson Series, The Edenville Series, The Clover Series, The Piper Anderson Legacy Mystery Series, The Rough Waters Series & The Barrington Billionaire's Series. She has had more the 3 million books downloaded and held the number one book rank on Apple Books, Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Danielle currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with her husband and son. She works hard to perfect the ability to write in a noisy house and create story lines while folding laundry. She loves hearing from readers so please find her on social media! About THE GIRL AT THE PARTY: Slamming the door shut behind her, Stephanie takes one last look at the party where her best friends are busy celebrating. As the drinks are poured and music blasts, she disappears into the darkness alone. Some say she was crying. Others think they heard an argument that night. But we never saw her alive again… Ever since our best friend Stephanie was found murdered four years ago, I've been haunted by the feeling that I should have done more. The eight of us at the party were inseparable—and we always thought she was the perfect one. The one who stayed out of trouble. The one who always looked out for us… But when we discover more about the events leading up to that fateful night, I realise that our friend was far from perfect. The golden girl was keeping secrets. Secrets that someone would kill to keep quiet. The more I learn about that night, I realise I never really knew her at all. And as we get closer to the truth of what happened, the threats start. A warning message is keyed onto my car. Then the house is broken into, and my belongings are destroyed. The killer is watching us, and they are coming out of the shadows… But when I find out that Stephanie knew her killer, my blood runs cold. Are they closer to me than I could have ever imagined? And just how far will they go to make sure the truth stays buried forever? This addictive and gripping psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Megan Miranda, Lisa Jewell and Laura Marshall. Crime and Wine: Novelist Chats with Pamela Fagan Hutchins was selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 30 Crime Fiction Podcasts on the web. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Join this multi-continent chat between L.A. Larkin, author of NEXT GIRL MISSING, with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime & Wine. About L.A. Larkin: L.A. Larkin's crime and psychological thrillers have won her fans all over the world. Described as a superb “chiller thriller” writer by Marie Claire magazine, and praised by the king of crime, Lee Child, for her “fast and immersive” thrillers, Louisa's novels will keep you reading all night. Her new Sally Fairburn series kicks off with Next Girl Missing (book 1) and Her Deadly Truth (book 2), available from all online bookstores from June 16, 2023. About NEXT GIRL MISSING: The little girl fidgets in her seat, wringing the ends of her scarf in a rush of panic. She tugs at the car door handle but it doesn't open. Tears well in her eyes. “I want my mommy.”Four years ago, six young girls were snatched from the streets of quiet, suburban Pioneer Heights—chilling, fake “missing” posters of each victim hung around town just before they were taken. Ex-police officer Sally Fairburn has always been haunted by the case and their inability to bring the girls home. Having lost her own daughter, she knows only too well the pain it brings…Four years on, the wide brown eyes and neat braids of twelve-year-old Anna Moorhouse—the last girl to disappear—still plague Sally's dreams. She has never stopped fighting to bring the devastated families back together, but all leads have gone cold. Until Sally receives a chilling call out of the blue: their former main suspect, in prison for another crime, wants to talk to her… alone.Desperate for answers, Sally races to interview him. But a horrifying discovery stops her in her tracks: a missing poster—on her daily running route, in the same style used four years ago—with Sally's own face on it…Not only is Sally in grave danger, but the more threats she receives, the more convinced she becomes that the killer is a lot closer to home than she ever could have imagined… But can Sally finally catch him before any more innocents disappear—and before Sally herself becomes his next victim…? Fans of Lisa Regan, Greg Olsen and Melinda Leigh will love this gripping new crime thriller series. Prepare to stay up all night! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Join Pamela Fagan Hutchins with NYT-bestseller Allison Brennan talking about her new Amazon Editors' May mystery/thriller suspense pick, her new release SEVEN GIRLS GONE, and much more, on Crime & Wine. About SEVEN GIRLS GONE:“Set among Louisiana's swamps and brooding atmosphere, 'Seven Girls Gone' is a complex mystery whose characters are as intriguing as the storyline.” —The Denver Post When nobody will talk and corruption runs deep, turning to outsiders is the only way to make sure women stop disappearing…For three years, women have been going missing—and eventually turning up dead in the small bayou town of St. Augustine, Louisiana. Police detective Beau Hebert is the only one who seems to care, but with every witness quickly silenced and a corrupt police department set on keeping the cases unsolved, Beau's investigation stalls at every turn.With nobody else to trust, Beau calls in a favor from his friend on the FBI's Mobile Response Team. While LAPD detective Kara Quinn works undercover to dig into the women's murders and team leader Matt Costa officially investigates the in-custody death of a witness, Beau might finally have a chance at solving the case. But in a town where everyone knows everyone, talking gets you killed and secrets stay buried, it's going to take the entire team working around the clock to unravel the truth. Especially when they discover that the deep-seated corruption and the deadly drug-trafficking ring at the center of it all extends far beyond the small-town borders. About ALLISON BRENNAN: Allison Brennan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling and award winning author of three dozen thrillers and numerous short stories. She was nominated for Best Paperback Original Thriller by International Thriller Writers, had multiple nominations and two Daphne du Maurier Awards, and is a five-time RITA finalist for Best Romantic Suspense. Allison believes life is too short to be bored, so she had five kids and spends all her non-writing time as a sports spectator, chauffeur, and short-order cook for her munchkins. She has a dog and two cats. Allison and her family live in Arizona. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

What a treat — enjoy a delightful conversation between aspiring writer and high school student Ian, award-winning thriller and former teacher Ken Oder, and me, on Crime & Wine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Last summer, I had the pleasure of brunching with Matty Dalrymple, where we bonded over the fact that she put up with three wild and wooly Hutchins dogs, regaled me with stories of her own, and shared some about her writing with me. I went home and started reading the Ann Kinnear and the Lizzy Ballard series immediately, and I've been hooked ever since. I cannot wait to have her on the show and share her latest, BE WITH THE DEAD, with you. I think you're going to love her and her writing. Join us! About BE WITH THE DEAD: An invitation to speak at the Gotham Crime Fiction Conference draws Ann Kinnear into a mystery within a mystery, where the stakes are not just reputation and riches--they're life and death. ★★★★★ "A riveting, fast-paced, intriguing read with a colorful cast of characters who pull you in and don't let go!" —Lisa Regan, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Crime Fiction Author Ann Kinnear has been invited to the Gotham Crime Fiction Conference to give a talk on "Making the Supernatural Super in Your Novel," but she isn't enthusiastic about adding public speaking to the offerings of Ann Kinnear Sensing.Ann's conference liaison, editor Darren Van Osten, has problems of his own. His client, bestselling thriller author Jock Quine, was killed during a burglary at his Princeton mansion, and Darren is despairing of being able to coach Jock's bookish son Alec to pick up the authorial torch from his larger-than-life father. Darren's best hope of staying solvent is to capitalize on his most mysterious client, Lara Seaford, whose debut novel is sweeping the thriller awards.Meanwhile, cozy mystery author Marilee Forsythe is demanding that her son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Jeanette, provide the money she needs to buy out her cozy contract and switch to her true calling: thriller novels. When Marilee is attacked at an author event and refuses to leave her Ocean City, Maryland, condo, the couple entertains guilty visions of a life without her disparaging comments and unreasonable demands.As Ann's involvement in Darren and Jeanette's dilemmas deepens, she finds the cases have more in common than mere authorial posturing ... and that the stakes are life and death. About MATTY DALRYMPLE: Matty Dalrymple is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers ROCK PAPER SCISSORS, SNAKES AND LADDERS, and THE IRON RING; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels THE SENSE OF DEATH, THE SENSE OF RECKONING, THE FALCON AND THE OWL, A FURNACE FOR YOUR FOE, A SERPENT'S TOOTH, and BE WITH THE DEAD; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts, including CLOSE THESE EYES and WRITE IN WATER. Matty lives with her husband, Wade Walton, and their dogs in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and enjoys vacationing on Mount Desert Island, Maine, and Sedona, Arizona, and these locations provide the settings for her work. Matty is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Join these two Wyoming authors as they talk about C.J. Box's #1 NYT-bestselling novel, STORM WATCH, and his feelings about being named National Guest of Honor for Bouchercon San Diego 2023. About C.J.: C. J. Box is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 30 novels including the Joe Pickett series. He won the Edgar Alan Poe Award for Best Novel (Blue Heaven, 2009) as well as the Anthony Award, Prix Calibre 38 (France), the Maltese Falcon Award (Japan), the Macavity Award, the Gumshoe Award, two Barry Awards, and the 2010 Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association Award for fiction. He was recently awarded the 2016 Western Heritage Award for Literature by the National Cowboy Museum as well as the Spur Award for Best Contemporary Novel by the Western Writers of America in 2017. Over ten million copies of his books have been sold in the U.S. and abroad and they've been translated into 27 languages. Two television series based on his novels are in production (BIG SKY on ABC and JOE PICKETT on Spectrum Originals). About STORM WATCH: Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett investigates a mysterious death at a secret remote high-tech facility in this riveting new novel from #1 New York Times bestseller C.J. Box. When a prominent University of Wyoming professor goes missing, authorities are stumped. That is, until Joe Pickett makes two surprising discoveries while hunting down a wounded elk on his district as an epic spring storm descends upon him. First, he finds the professor's vehicle parked on a remote mountainside. Then Joe finds the professor's frozen and mutilated body. When he attempts to learn more, his investigation is obstructed by federal agents, extremists, and Governor Colter Allen. Nate Romanowski is rebuilding his falconry company—and financing this through crypto mining with the assistance of Geronimo Jones. He's then approached by a shadowy group of local militant activists that is gaining in power and influence, and demanding that Wyoming join other western states and secede from the union—by force, if necessary. They ask Nate to throw in with them, but he's wary. Should he trust them, or is he being set up? As a storm of peril gathers around them, Joe and Nate confront it in different ways—and maybe, for the first time, on opposite sides. About Bouchercon: The World Mystery Convention is a nonprofit, organization which holds an annual convention in honor of Anthony Boucher, the distinguished mystery fiction critic, editor and author. ​ It is the world's premier event bringing together all parts of the mystery and crime fiction community, and is pronounced [bough'•chur•con]. ​ Bouchercon® is the annual world mystery convention where every year readers, writers, publishers, editors, agents, booksellers and other lovers of crime fiction gather for a 4-day weekend of education, entertainment, and fun! The first Bouchercon took place in 1970 in Santa Monica, California. Subsequent Bouchercons have been held in many cities across the United States, as well as in Toronto and the UK, and in 2023 San Diego. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Roger Stelljes discusses his 5th Tori Hunter thriller, THE SNOW GRAVES, and much more with Pamela Fagan Hutchins, on Crime & Wine. About Roger Stelljes: A proud native of Minnesota and a voracious reader of novels, Roger is also an avid sports fan, particularly of the Minnesota Golden Gopher hockey team as well as the Minnesota Twins, Vikings and the Wild. If you can't find him at a game, you might find him on one of Minnesota's lakes, golf courses, or at a local hockey rink. He became a fan of Michael Crichton, David Baldacci, W.E.B. Griffin, Robert Ludlum, James Patterson, Michael Connelly, Tami Hoag, John Sandford and Vince Flynn. All of them in one way, shape or form have influenced his writing. About THE SNOW GRAVES: The young couple lies still on the snow-covered sidewalk, their gloved hands tightly linked as though they could save each other. But flashing blue lights illuminate the quiet street, and drops of blood scatter the pure white ground… Agent Tori Hunter is heartbroken at the murders of Cam and Gracie, two college students dating for just a few months, shot dead outside his aunt's home. With witnesses in this once-peaceful neighborhood saying they saw a black car speed away, Tori is desperately tracking it down when a nine-year-old girl is found sitting alone on a park bench, refusing to speak. No-one in this small community knows who she is… is she somehow linked to the murders? Visiting little Alisha as she huddles in her pink coat, Tori quickly realises she is deaf. As her hands move in sign language Tori makes out her message: We had to run from the lady in the black car. I want to go home. Did Alisha witness Cam and Gracie's killer? Tori is racing to follow her directions to a lonely cabin deep in the pine forest when she gets an anonymous call from a female voice that makes her blood run cold. “Hello, Tori. To keep Alisha safe you need to do exactly as I say…” Is Tori speaking to the killer, or is putting her trust in this mysterious woman her one hope of catching the true perpetrator? As more phone calls come, it's clear the voice knows all about a cold case from Tori's past—and that Tori must confront this twisted mind, and her own darkest demons before more innocent lives are lost. An absolutely unputdownable read that will have you gasping at the twists and turns. Perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Gregg Olsen and Melinda Leigh. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Join Pamela for a very funny chat with the woman who took two books to the top of both the Amazon and Wall Street Journal charts with the release of THE HOUSEMAID'S SECRET, Freida McFadden. About Freida: #1 Amazon, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author Freida McFadden is a practicing physician specializing in brain injury who has penned multiple bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humor novels. Freida's work has been selected as one of Amazon Editors' best books of the year and she has been a Goodreads Choice Award nominee. Her novels have been translated into over 30 languages. Freida lives with her family and black cat in a centuries-old three-story home overlooking the ocean, with staircases that creak and moan with each step, and nobody could hear you if you scream. Unless you scream really loudly, maybe. About THE HOUSEMAID'S SECRET: “Don't go in the guest bedroom.” A shadow falls on Douglas Garrick's face as he touches the door with his fingertips. “My wife… she's very ill.” As he continues showing me their incredible penthouse apartment, I have a terrible feeling about the woman behind closed doors. But I can't risk losing this job—not if I want to keep my darkest secret safe… It's hard to find an employer who doesn't ask too many questions about my past. So I thank my lucky stars that the Garricks miraculously give me a job, cleaning their stunning penthouse with views across the city and preparing fancy meals in their shiny kitchen. I can work here for a while, stay quiet until I get what I want. It's almost perfect. But I still haven't met Mrs Garrick, or seen inside the guest bedroom. I'm sure I hear her crying. I notice spots of blood around the neck of her white nightgowns when I'm doing laundry. And one day I can't help but knock on the door. When it gently swings open, what I see inside changes everything… That's when I make a promise. After all, I've done this before. I can protect Mrs Garrick while keeping my own secrets locked up safe. Douglas Garrick has done wrong. He is going to pay. It's simply a question of how far I'm willing to go… This absolutely explosive and shockingly twisty sequel to international bestseller The Housemaid will keep you racing through the pages late into the night. Anyone who loves The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose, The Woman in the Window and Gone Girl will be totally hooked! This book can also be enjoyed as a standalone. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Join Pamela Fagan Hutchins with B.R. Spangler in discussion about his 8th Detective Casey White crime thriller, THEIR RESTING PLACE... and more! B.R. Spangler is a USA TODAY Bestselling Author of Mysteries and Crime Thrillers. A resident of Virginia with a wonderful family, including five cats, two birds and a lizard. During the day, the hours are filled with engineering work. Off hours, time is spent writing, editing, and thinking up the next great story. With too many stories to write, books are split across pen names, writing crime thrillers, science fiction, horrors, paranormal and contemporary fiction. About THEIR RESTING PLACE Out in the field the tall stalks sway in the breeze, hiding a girl lying on the ground as if asleep. But she doesn't stir when rain falls from the gray sky and lands on her soft cheeks. Her beautiful dark eyes stare up, unseeing, as her blood mingles with the rich brown earth. When a member of Detective Casey White's team turns up at her door begging for help, Casey races to find the broken body of twenty-year-old Charlie Robson abandoned in a sunflower field. Yellow petals and broken stalks scatter the ground—and Casey immediately recognizes the red markings all over Charlie's body as arrow wounds. Heartbroken, Casey vows to find the monster who would hunt Charlie down like this. Interviewing Charlie's distraught mother, Casey's blood turns to ice when she learns about a tightknit group of Charlie's best friends who once called themselves The Sunflower Girls. They met in archery club and have drifted apart since high school. Casey knows the killer is sending a message with arrows… could the other girls be next? But as Casey instructs her colleagues to track down the five remaining friends, another girl's body is found, shot with arrows in her own home. Clutched in her hand is a broken sunflower petal. Turning the house upside down Casey finds a bone-chilling, one-word note: Guilty. Someone is picking off The Sunflower Girls one by one. But why? Interviewing the four remaining girls, Casey is certain they are hiding a dark secret that stretches back to their school days. Trusting no-one, Casey will have to risk everything to track down a deadly killer… but with her own team keeping secrets too, could the real danger be much closer to home? An unbelievably twisty rollercoaster ride that will have fans of Robert Dugoni, Kendra Elliot and Lisa Regan totally hooked until the last explosive page! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Join Pamela Fagan Hutchins in a chat with Jennifer Chase about THE ROSE GIRLS, her latest Detective Katie Scott crime thriller. Like a precious doll, the girl leans against the towering pine tree with her long bare legs stretched out and her hands folded neatly in her lap. Her head tilts towards the sky, but this innocent child will never feel the warm glow of morning sun again; her fragile little body is cold, her tender heart is still. When Detective Katie Scott receives a plea from neighboring Coldwater Creek to help with a tragic murder, she doesn't hesitate. Fifteen-year-old Ivy Miller's naked body was found tied to a tree, a freshly inked pink rose tattoo on her arm. The word “MORE” carved into her back means sweet Ivy could be the first of many… Katie's heart aches for the young girl whose life ended before it had even begun. But she has her work cut out with the inexperienced police department fumbling the case at every turn. There hasn't been a murder in this small town for as long as anyone can remember, but why will none of the locals cooperate? Katie's only lead is a blurry photograph of Ivy's long-missing mother found in Ivy's bedroom. If she can find out where it was taken, Katie knows she'll have the first clue in a mystery that has been haunting Coldwater Creek for years. But Katie's world crashes down when Ivy's two best friends are found murdered in the same woods days later. Inked with the same pretty flower, the rose girls were keeping a deadly secret. Katie will never forgive herself for not making the connection in time. As mothers cling to their daughters, terrified to let them out of their sight, Katie's search leads her to an abandoned building deep in the forest where the last photo of Ivy's mother was taken. But will she survive long enough to stop more heart-shattering tragedies? A totally nail-biting, keep-you-up-all-night crime thriller from a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author. Prepare to pick your jaw up from the floor at that final twist! Fans of Lisa Regan, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh will be absolutely gripped! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Pamela Fagan Hutchins chats with Shannon Hollinger, Author about new release BEST FRIENDS FOREVER as well as the super creepy secret career goal Shannon has, the best happy hour drink, characters who misbehave, and much more! With degrees in Crime Scene Technology & Physical Anthropology, Florida author Shannon Hollinger hasn't just seen the dark side of humanity - she's been elbow deep inside of it! She finds writing to be a much cleaner way to spend her time than the autopsy suite. Most days it smells better, too. An excerpt from BEST FRIENDS FOREVER: I emerge from the trees, drenched in sweat, my voice lost as I take in the scene in front of me. The blood. The body. Emma's eyes meet mine for a second. “It was an accident,” she whispers. Emma and I were childhood best friends. We did everything together. Until that terrible night in the woods. I couldn't tell anyone what I'd seen. We never discussed it, but our bond was too strong; I could never betray my best friend. Even if she had killed someone. But I also couldn't stay in town and watch her live a normal life, knowing what she'd done. So I left. Now, ten years later, I'm back. The guilt and the fear have stayed with me. And I have realized I need to reveal the truth if I'm ever going to move on. But I never get the chance. Because the day I turn up, Emma is found dead, and the way she died means I start to doubt everything I thought I knew about that night all those years ago. As my grief turns to anger at all those lost years of friendship, I realise with horror that Emma might not have been the only killer. Someone else is out there. Someone who was close to us both, someone who knew the smallest details of what had happened back then. Who from our small town could have murdered not once, but twice? And who's next…? An utterly gripping and compelling psychological thriller with twists and turns to die for. If you love Karin Slaughter, Paula Hawkins and Freida McFadden, you'll love Best Friends Forever. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Join Pamela Fagan Hutchins in conversation with Holly S. Roberts about ONLY GIRL ALIVE, her first Detective Eve Bennett crime thriller! As day breaks over the Tanner family home, the house is deadly silent and the door is firmly closed. Upstairs, the whole family lie cold and lifeless in their beds. All with the same look of fear in their unblinking eyes… Detective Eve Bennet takes a steadying breath as she enters the main bedroom of the Tanners' modest home in the tight-knit town of Hilldale, Utah. Mrs Tanner's high-collared nightgown and her long plaited blonde hair are soaked in blood. Next to her, Mr Tanner's hands are clasped together in a final prayer. Filled with dread, Eve forces herself towards the children's rooms. But instead of two children, she only finds one. Where is the youngest daughter, Hannah? And why are there long scratches across the walls? Eve tracks Hannah down to her uncle's house nearby. But he won't let her step foot in the house. Eve knows what it's like to be held captive by a family member, and fears for Hannah's safety. What is he terrified Hannah might reveal? Back at the Tanner home, Eve makes a shocking discovery in the dust covered attic. Mr Tanner was hiding a dark secret from the rest of the community—the kind of secret someone would kill for. Realizing another family could be in danger, Eve runs from the house and stumbles into the path of the one man she spent years trying to forget— and he won't let her get away this time. Can Eve escape the evil that has haunted her whole life? And will she catch the killer before another innocent family is murdered? Fans of Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliot and Lisa Regan will be absolutely gripped by this explosive and totally unputdownable crime thriller from a USA Today bestselling author. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

The most dangerous adversary has nothing left to lose... Join Pamela Fagan Hutchins in conversation with crime thriller author Terry Shepherd talking about his new Jessica Ramirez release CHASING KARMA, and much more! Jess feels Karma's sting in the third entry in Terry's Jessica Ramirez Thriller series. Here's what advance readers are saying... Jessica Ramirez's past catches up with her in Chasing Karma. A deadly assassin is on her trail and everyone she cares about is a target. There's only one way to save them—Jessica must die. Shepherd ramps up the tension as the chase ensues and not even Jessica's closest friends know if she can survive. She risks it all. These are characters you want to spend time with, just don't get Jessica's bad side. Fans of Jason Bourne and Jack Reacher will enjoy this kick-ass heroine. — James L'Etoile, author of Dead Drop, Black label, and the Detective Penley series Thriller writers love putting their protagonists in corners with no way out. Terry Shepherd proves he's one of the more underrated practitioners of popcorn prose with this rocket ride of an adventure. Jessica Ramirez returns with a target on her back, the same supporting cast we've come to love and more twists than Chubby Checker could ever imagine. Need a cardiovascular escape from reality? Let Jess raise your heart rate. — Lyle Cunningham Reviews Fast paced and fun! Caused my heart to pound. Unputdownable. — S.M. Freedman, author of The Day She Died and Faithful --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Lisa Regan is back with THE INNOCENT WIFE, and she's talking with Pamela Fagan Hutchins about it on Crime & Wine. That and the Phillies, her status as a converted plotter, and what's up next for Josie... with a surprise guest appearance from Mr. Phillip, her Boston terrier! Candles are lit and their rich vanilla scent twists its way through the cabin. The table is set for a romantic anniversary dinner with fresh roses dropping crimson petals on crisp white linen. But the woman seated at the table is cold to the touch, and there's blood trickling down her neck… --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crime-and-wine/support

Join D.K. Hood in conversation with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime & Wine talking about new crime thriller CHASE HER SHADOW, her endless ideas, writing outfit, and the silliest thing she keeps in her office (it will surprise you!). D.K Hood is THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, USA TODAY, and AMAZON Bestselling Author of the Montana-based Detective Kane and Alton Series, with over one million copies sold. "She wakes suddenly. Dawn is still hours away, but through the window of her log cabin in the woods, something moves in the distance. A lone figure in the forest. Her blood runs cold as the shadow begins to walk slowly toward her…" “I'd give it ten stars, if I could.” CHASE HER SHADOW (Kane & Alton #17)... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crime-and-wine/support

Fun conversation wtih M.M. Chouinard about her latest Jo Fournier crime thriller, WHAT THEY SAW, which may or may not include creepy feet washing up on a beach, pizza & sushi dinners, and the ghost of Ernest Hemingway haunting Michelle's office. Stay tuned to the end for the hilarious speed round...oh my! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crime-and-wine/support

Million+ seller Angela Marsons talks with Pamela Fagan Hutchins about the release of HIDDEN SCARS, the 17th DI Kim Stone crime thriller, plus Golden Retriever hugs, naughty protagonists, and how she overcomes the nerves she gets when writing every one of her fantastic books. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crime-and-wine/support

Elena Hartwell was born in Bogota, Colombia, while her parents were in the Peace Corps. Her first word was "cuidado." At the age of nine months, she told two men carrying a heavy table to be careful in their native tongue. She's been telling people what to do ever since. After almost twenty years in the theater, Elena turned her playwriting skills to novels About Three Strikes, You're Dead: Private investigator Eddie Shoes heads to a resort outside Leavenworth, Washington, for a mother-daughter getaway weekend. Eddie's mother Chava wants to celebrate her new job at a casino by footing the bill for the two of them, and who is Eddie to say no? On the first morning, Eddie goes on an easy solo hike, and a few hours later, stumbles upon a makeshift campsite and a gravely injured man. A forest fire breaks out and she struggles to save him before the flames overcome them both. Before succumbing to his injuries, the man hands her a valuable rosary. He tells her his daughter is missing and begs for her help. Is Eddie now working for a dead man? Barely escaping the fire, Eddie wakes in the hospital to find both her parents have arrived on the scene. Will Eddie's card-counting mother and mob-connected father help or hinder the investigation? The police search in vain for a body. How will Eddie find the missing girl with only Eddie's memory of the man's face and a photo of his daughter to go on? Book 3 in the Eddie Shoes Mystery Series, which began with One Dead, Two to Go. Follow Pamela Fagan Hutchins, Author and Wine Women & Writing Radio, at pamelafaganhutchins.com, for more real women, kicking ass and writing books. This is a copyrighted podcast owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. authorsontheair.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wine-women-writing/support

Linda Rae is one of the architects behind reader/author getaway experience, Wild Deadwood Reads, which in turn led to the spin off WILD DEADWOOD TALES ANTHOLOGY, from bestselling Wild Deadwood Reads authors, benefitting Western Sports Foundation. Wine Women & Writing Radio with Pamela Fagan Hutchins is serving Calamity Jane red table wine from Black Hills' Prairie Berry Winery. "Calamity Jane is an Old West legend who lived and died in SD. Visit her grave in Deadwood and hear stories (true or not) about her in the local lore.This wine is a salute to the women who dare to write their own stories, whether in Deadwood in the 1800s, or in Hill City in the 2000s." Follow Pamela Fagan Hutchins, Author and Wine Women & Writing Radio, at pamelafaganhutchins.com, for more real women, kicking ass and writing books. This is a copyrighted podcast owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. authorsontheair.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wine-women-writing/support

Mary Alice Monroe and BEACH HOUSE REUNION have inspired us to pour Magnolia from Deep Water Vineyard in South Carolina for this episode of Wine Women & Writing. Magnolia is a sweet white that's like kicking your shoes off and enjoying an endless summer. It pairs well with the BEACH HOUSE REUNION, a novel beautifully wrought and rich with keen insight; an illuminating tale of new beginnings, resilience, and one family's enduring love. NYT bestseller Monroe is known for her intimate portrayals of women's lives and keen eye to setting. She writes richly textured books that delve into the complexities of interpersonal relationships and the parallels between the land and life. Monroe found her true calling in environmental fiction when she moved to coastal South Carolina. Already a successful author, she was captivated by the beauty and fragility of her new home. Her experiences living in the midst of a habitat that was quickly changing gave her a strong and important focus for her novels. Follow Pamela and Wine Women & Writing Radio at pamelafaganhutchins.com for more real women, kicking ass and writing books. This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. authorsontheair.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wine-women-writing/support

In honor of C.C. Hunter and THIS HEART OF MINE, Wine Women & Writing Radio is serving up a Lewis Wines 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon-Tempranillo from Texas's Newsom Vineyards. NYT-bestseller C.C.—aka Christie Craig—calls this haunting, poignant novel "the book of her heart." C.C. grew up in Alabama, where she caught lightning bugs, ran barefoot, and regularly rescued potential princes, in the form of Alabama bullfrogs, from her brothers. Today, she's still fascinated with lightning bugs, mostly wears shoes, but has turned her focus to rescuing mammals. She now lives in Texas with her four rescued cats, one dog, and a prince of a husband, who for the record, is so not a frog. When she's not writing, she's reading, spending time with her family, or is shooting things-with a camera, not a gun. Follow Pamela at pamelafaganhtuchins.com for more real women, kicking ass and writing books. This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. authorsontheair.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wine-women-writing/support

Jaye Viner, debut author of JANE OF BATTERY PARK, joins Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Wine Women & Writing as the two women chat about the flyover states, terrorism, religious extremism, disabilities, celebrity, and women. Yeah, all of that. And you don't want to miss it! Jaye Viner lives on what used to be the plains of eastern Nebraska with two feline fur bombs and a very tall man. She knows just enough about a wide variety of things to embarrass herself at parties she never attends. She holds an MFA and MA from the University of Nebraska. Her writing has been published in Drabblecast, Brevity, and Everyday Fiction. Jane of Battery Park, is her first (published) novel. Find her on Twitter @JayeViner or Instagram @Jaye_Viner JANE OF BATTERY PARK Jane is a Los Angeles nurse who grew up in a Christian cult that puts celebrities on trial for their sins. Daniel is a has-been actor whose career ended when the cult family members nearly killed him for flirting with her. Eight years after a romantic meet-cute in Battery Park, both search for someone to fill the gap they imagine the other could've filled if given the chance. Jane compulsively goes on dates with every self-professed expert in art, music, and food hoping they will teach her the nuances of the culture she couldn't access in her youth. Daniel looks for a girlfriend who will accept the disabilities left from the cult attack. A loving woman will prove to Daniel's blockbuster star brother, Steve, that he's capable of a supporting role in Steve's upcoming movie and relaunching Daniel's career. When a chance encounter unexpectedly reunites them, Jane and Daniel not only see another chance at the love they lost, but an opportunity to create the lives they've always wanted. The only question is whether their families will let them. For more information about Jaye and the book, visit http://jayeviner.com For more information about Pamela, her show, and her books, visit http://pamelafaganhutchins.com Wine Women & Writing is a solely owned and copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wine-women-writing/support

Join the chat as the very funny Cherie Priest visits Wine Women & Writing with Pamela Fagan Hutchins to discuss her new release, GRAVE RESERVATIONS, along with dogs, cats, and comfort TV. A psychic travel agent and a Seattle PD detective solve a murder in this quirky mystery in the vein of Lisa Lutz's The Spellman Files and Charlaine Harris's Aurora Teagarden series. About Cherie: I write novels. I mean, I do other things too – but the books are probably the reason you're reading this. So here goes. To date, I've had 24 full-length projects published. My most recent books are The Toll, The Agony House, and The Family Plot. My best-known book is probably Boneshaker (2009) – which was nominated for a Nebula Award and a Hugo Award. Boneshaker also won the PNBA Award, as well as the Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel. On a more personal note – in 2006 I moved from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Seattle, Washington. Then in 2012, I moved back to Tennessee. In 2017, I moved back to Seattle – where I live at present with my husband, two dogs, and a very large cat we call the House Yeti. It's kind of a long story. I was born in Tampa, Florida, on the day Jimmy Hoffa disappeared. I'm inordinately fond of zombies, trashy goth music, and cheap red wine. I have a phobic aversion to unfinished ceramics, an allergy to yellow dye #7, and a morbid fear of sloths. For further stats, check my Wikipedia entry. It's mostly correct, though often at least partially wrong – and routinely out of date. Wikipedia won't let me fix anything, even my occupations, publications, or graduation years. Apparently I'm not qualified to address such matters of hearsay. GRAVE RESERVATIONS: Meet Leda Foley: devoted friend, struggling travel agent, and inconsistent psychic. When Leda, sole proprietor of Foley's Flights of Fancy, impulsively re-books Seattle PD detective Grady Merritt's flight, her life changes in ways she couldn't have predicted. After watching his original plane blow up from the safety of the airport, Grady realizes that Leda's special abilities could help him with a cold case he just can't crack. Despite her scattershot premonitions, she agrees for a secret reason: her fiancé's murder remains unsolved. Leda's psychic abilities couldn't help the case several years before, but she's been honing her skills and drawing a crowd at her favorite bar's open-mic nights, where she performs Klairvoyant Karaoke—singing whatever song comes to mind when she holds people's personal effects. Now joined by a rag-tag group of bar patrons and pals alike, Leda and Grady set out to catch a killer—and learn how the two cases that haunt them have more in common than they ever suspected. For more info on Cherie, visit http://cheriepriest.com For more info on Pamela, visit http://pamelafaganhutchins.com Wine Women & Writing is a solely owned and copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wine-women-writing/support

Lisa Unger and Pamela Fagan Hutchins talk about LAST GIRL GHOSTED, online dating, ghosting, and the ageless pursuit of relationships on Wine Women & Writing. Lisa Unger is a New York Times and internationally bestselling author. With books published in thirty languages and millions of copies sold worldwide, she is widely regarded as a master of suspense. Her latest novel is LAST GIRL GHOSTED. LAST GIRL GHOSTED: "A five-alarm fire of a situation…the surprises keep coming." —The New York Times Secrets, obsession and vengeance converge in this riveting thriller about an online dating match turned deadly cat-and-mouse game, from the New York Times bestselling author of Confessions on the 7:45 She met him through a dating app. An intriguing picture on a screen, a date at a downtown bar. What she thought might be just a quick hookup quickly became much more. She fell for him—hard. It happens sometimes, a powerful connection with a perfect stranger takes you by surprise. Could it be love? But then, just as things were getting real, he stood her up. Then he disappeared—profiles deleted, phone disconnected. She was ghosted. Maybe it was her fault. She shared too much, too fast. But isn't that always what women think—that they're the ones to blame? Soon she learns there were others. Girls who thought they were in love. Girls who later went missing. She had been looking for a connection, but now she's looking for answers. Chasing a digital trail into his dark past—and hers—she finds herself on a dangerous hunt. And she's not sure whether she's the predator—or the prey. For more info on Lisa and her books, visit http://lisaunger.com where you can also learn about her show, THREE GOOD THINGS For more info on Pamela, this show, and her books, visit http://pamelafaganhutchins.com Wine Women & Writing is a solely owned and copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wine-women-writing/support

Join Pamela Fagan Hutchins for Part 2 of a hilarious "Micki says, Pamela says" segment in her chat with ME "Micki" Browning, author of the Jo Wyatt series and new release MERCY CREEK, as the two Mountain West mystery writers go head to head on "Confidential Never Asked Questions." M.E. BROWNING writes the Jo Wyatt Mysteries. The first in the series, Shadow Ridge, won the Colorado Book Award for Mystery and the silver medal in the popular fiction category of the Florida Book Awards. The adventures continue in Mercy Creek, which launches in October 2021. Writing as Micki Browning, she penned the Agatha-nominated and award-winning Mer Cavallo mysteries, Adrift and Beached, and her short stories and nonfiction have appeared in anthologies, textbooks, diving and mystery magazines. Micki's novels draw on her twenty-two years of experience in law enforcement. An FBI National Academy graduate, she retired as a captain before turning to a life of crime…fiction. Visit http://mebrowning.com to learn more. MERCY CREEK: In an idyllic Colorado town, a young girl goes missing—and the trail leads into the heart and mind of a remorseless killer. The late summer heat in Echo Valley, Colorado turns lush greenery into a tinder dry landscape. When a young girl mysteriously disappears, long buried grudges rekindle. Of the two Flores girls, Marisa was the one people pegged for trouble. Her younger sister, Lena, was the quiet daughter, dutiful and diligent—right until the moment she vanished. Detective Jo Wyatt is convinced the eleven-year-old girl didn't run away and that a more sinister reason lurks behind her disappearance. For Jo, the case is personal, reaching far back into her past. But as she mines Lena's fractured family life, she unearths a cache of secrets and half-lies that paints a darker picture. As the evidence mounts, so do the suspects, and when a witness steps forward with a shocking new revelation, Jo is forced to confront her doubts, and her worst fears. Now, it's just a matter of time before the truth is revealed—or the killer makes another deadly move. For more info on Pamela, the show, and her books, visit http://pamelafaganhutchins.com Wine Women & Writing is a solely owned and copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wine-women-writing/support

Join Pamela Fagan Hutchins as she chats with ME "Micki" Browning about Jo Wyatt in MERCY CREEK, what is and is not borrowed from Micki's own 22 years as a police officer, becoming a dive master in her "retirement," and learning to write police procedurals. This is Part 1 of a 2 part series with Micki. M.E. BROWNING writes the Jo Wyatt Mysteries. The first in the series, Shadow Ridge, won the Colorado Book Award for Mystery and the silver medal in the popular fiction category of the Florida Book Awards. The adventures continue in Mercy Creek, which launches in October 2021. Writing as Micki Browning, she penned the Agatha-nominated and award-winning Mer Cavallo mysteries, Adrift and Beached, and her short stories and nonfiction have appeared in anthologies, textbooks, diving and mystery magazines. Micki's novels draw on her twenty-two years of experience in law enforcement. An FBI National Academy graduate, she retired as a captain before turning to a life of crime…fiction. Visit http://mebrowning.com to learn more. MERCY CREEK: In an idyllic Colorado town, a young girl goes missing—and the trail leads into the heart and mind of a remorseless killer. The late summer heat in Echo Valley, Colorado turns lush greenery into a tinder dry landscape. When a young girl mysteriously disappears, long buried grudges rekindle. Of the two Flores girls, Marisa was the one people pegged for trouble. Her younger sister, Lena, was the quiet daughter, dutiful and diligent—right until the moment she vanished. Detective Jo Wyatt is convinced the eleven-year-old girl didn't run away and that a more sinister reason lurks behind her disappearance. For Jo, the case is personal, reaching far back into her past. But as she mines Lena's fractured family life, she unearths a cache of secrets and half-lies that paints a darker picture. As the evidence mounts, so do the suspects, and when a witness steps forward with a shocking new revelation, Jo is forced to confront her doubts, and her worst fears. Now, it's just a matter of time before the truth is revealed—or the killer makes another deadly move. For more info on Pamela, the show, and her books, visit http://pamelafaganhutchins.com Wine Women & Writing is a solely owned and copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wine-women-writing/support

Join Pamela Fagan Hutchins in conversation on Wine Women & Writing with Marcie Maxfield about her novel, EM'S AWFUL GOOD FORTUNE—with cameos by their French bulldog and Boston terrier! Marcie Maxfield's voice is fierce, authentic, and personal. Her debut novel, Em's Awful Good Fortune, is based on her experiences living overseas as a tagalong wife. Her play Girls Together Always—a collection of coming-of-age stories about “growing up girl”—won the ENCORE! Producer's Award at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Maxfield lives in Los Angeles where she volunteers for WriteGirl, a non-profit organization that mentors underserved youth through creative writing. She is married with two kids, a French bulldog, and two rescue cats named Hunky and Dory. Marcie is available for readings and book clubs. ABOUT EM'S AWFUL GOOD FORTUNE: Part dysfunctional marriage, part global romp, this is not your typical expat story. Em's Awful Good Fortune is a deeply personal, marriage coming-apart-at-the-seams look at the struggle between a woman's desire for partnership and her need for identity. Fueled by twin demons, love and rage, Em stomps her way around the world coming to terms with the fantasy of having it all: husband, kids, and a career. Em is not just married; it's more like being handcuffed to her husband's international career. Her life reads like a fantasy, bouncing between Los Angeles, Paris, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Seoul. But—the good fortune is all her husband's: Em is just the tagalong wife. Maxfield's compelling, non-linear story explores the expatriate lifestyle through the lens of a crumbling marriage, while at the same time tracing the lasting impact of sexual assault and PTSD. Em's journey exposes the dark corners of this seemingly privileged world: loneliness, depression, infidelity, and loss of career. An empowering, uncomfortably funny narrative about compromise that every woman should read. As Em begins to value her needs before those of her husband's career, she stops letting herself be dragged along for the ride—and ultimately emerges triumphant. For more info on Marcie and her work, visit http://marciemaxfield.com For more info on Pamela, her books, and the show, visit http://pamelafaganhutchins.com Wine Women & Writing is a solely owned and copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wine-women-writing/support

Join friends Kerry Anne King and Pamela for what is always a lively, laughter-filled, and thoughtful discussion, on Wine Women & Writing. Pamela's rating for OTHER PEOPLE'S THINGS 5 enthusiastic stars! Kerry Anne King (who also writes as Kerry Schafer) is a Washington Post and Amazon charts bestselling author who writes compelling and transformational stories about family and personal growth. She loves to add in mystery, humor and an undercurrent of romance, and celebrates when she succeeds in making readers both laugh and cry. Kerry Anne has been chosen as the 2020 Writer of the Year by the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Association. Her most recent novel, Everything You Are, is a finalist in the Nancy Pearl Awards hosted by the Pacific Northwest Writers Association. In addition to writing, she is enthusiastic about encouraging and supporting other writers and is the host of Tell Me Your Secrets, a videocast/podcast featuring lively, informal interviews with authors and other people involved in bringing books into the world. When not absorbed in creative pursuits, you'll find Kerry Anne hanging out with her real life Viking on their little piece of heaven in rural northeastern Washington. From the Amazon Charts bestselling author of Whisper Me This comes a witty, magical story about improbable connections, difficult gifts, and the unexpected events that heal us and bring us together. Jailbird. Klepto. Spectacular failure to launch. Nicole Wood's sticky fingers have earned her many names, but it's not that she's stealing—some objects just need to be moved elsewhere, and the universe has chosen her to do it. Still, being a relocator of objects isn't easy. With her marriage on the rocks, no real-world skills, and the threat of prison hanging over her head, Nicole is determined to change her ways. Things seem to be looking up, thanks to a godsent job with her sister's housecleaning business—until she encounters a seemingly harmless paperback that insists on moving from one client's home to another's. Nicole hopes no one will notice, but the action stirs up long-hidden secrets and triggers a series of fateful events that threatens to destroy the life she's creating and hurt those closest to her. She'll need to embrace her unwieldy gift and take a chance on love in order to unravel the mystery and fix what's gone wrong. Wine Women & Writing is solely owned and copyright by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. For more information about Kerry Anne and her books, visit http://allthingskerry.com. For more information about Pamela, the show, and her books, visit http://pamelafaganhutchins.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wine-women-writing/support

Marcia Muller joins Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Wine Women & Writing to talk about her 35th Sharon McCone mystery, ICE AND STONE, the plight of missing indigenous women, writing suspense in the age of technology, Pamela's fangirl crush on Marcia, and much, much more. Marcia Muller has written many novels and short stories. She has won six Anthony Awards, a Shamus Award, and is also the recipient of the Private Eye Writers of America's Lifetime Achievement Award as well as the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award (their highest accolade). She lives in northern California with her husband, mystery writer Bill Pronzini. ICE AND STONE (Sharon McCone #35) Private Investigator Sharon McCone goes undercover to investigate the murders of two Indigenous women in remote Northern California in this gripping, atmospheric mystery in the New York Times bestselling series. When the bodies of two Indigenous women are found in the wilderness of northern California, it is only the latest horrific development in a string of similar crimes in the area. Despite all evidence to the contrary, officials rule the deaths isolated incidents, which soon join the ranks of countless other unsolved cases quickly dismissed by law enforcement. In a town where too many injustices are tolerated or brushed under the rug, only a few people remain who refuse to let a killer walk free. But Private Investigator Sharon McCone is one of those few. She is hired by an organization called Crimes against Indigenous Sisters to go undercover in Meruk County—a community rife with secrets, lies, and corruption—to expose the truth. In an isolated cabin in the freezing, treacherous woods, McCone must work quickly to unravel a mystery that is rooted in profound evil—before she becomes the killer's next target. For more information about Pamela, her books, and the show, visit http://pamelafaganhutchins.com. Wine Women & Writing is a solely owned and copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wine-women-writing/support