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This week we are reviewing Missing White Woman by Kellye Garrett. Breanna's new boyfriend, Ty, took her to a luxury rowhouse in Jersey City for the weekend. But when Bree comes downstairs their final morning, Ty is nowhere to be found and there's a stranger dead in the foyer—the missing white woman the entire Internet has become obsessed Janelle Beckett. Triggers Murder Racism Toxic Relationship Doxing As always, our episodes contain spoilers in our podcast is intended for those 18+ as it does contain mention of mature content. Please listen, like, rate, review and share our episode! Check out our website at www.booktrospective.com. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube @ Booktrospective.
Kellye Garrett's first novel, Hollywood Homicide, was named one of BookBub's Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time. In addition to receiving starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Library Journal, it won the Agatha, Anthony, Lefty, and Independent Publisher “IPPY” awards for best first novel. It was also nominated for the Macavity Award for Best First Mystery Novel and Barry award for Best Paperback Original. Kellye previously spent 8 years working in Hollywood, including a stint writing for the CBS drama Cold Case. People were always surprised to learn what she did for a living—probably because she seemed way too happy to be brainstorming ways to murder people. A former magazine editor, Kellye holds a B.S. in magazine writing from Florida A&M and an MFA in screenwriting from USC's famed film school. Having moved back to her native New Jersey, she spends her mornings commuting to Manhattan for her job at a leading media company—while still happily brainstorming ways to commit murder. Her latest novel is award-winning Like A Sister about a black woman in New York City looking into the mysterious overdose of her estranged reality star sister. In addition to being featured on the TODAY show, the suspense novel was a Book of the Month April 2022 selection, the Oxygen channel's July Book Club pick, an Edgar award finalist for Best Novel and Lefty award winner for Best Mystery. Learn more at kellyegarrett.com.Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Send us a text*The Best of Season 2 of The Conversation with Nadine Matheson - Part 2*This week, we're bringing you the best of my conversations with some of the most talented and celebrated authors in the industry. Join me as I sit down with award-winning and best-selling authors Femi Kayode (ep.41), Harriet Tyce (ep.62), Jo Callaghan (ep.68), Kellye Garrett (ep.71), Kia Abdullah (ep.36) and S.J. Watson (ep.64) What if launching your debut novel during a global pandemic turned out to be a surreal rollercoaster ride? How do repeated rejections shape resilience and career decisions in the long run? We'll share personal stories that highlight the importance of persistence and the valuable lessons learned when goals are reassessed. Together, we'll explore how these experiences ultimately pave the way for success, touching on the unexpected boosts from platforms like BBC2's "Between the Covers" and the transformative influence of BookTok in the modern publishing landscape.We also discuss the pressures authors face in a rapidly evolving industry, the value of community support, the significance of celebrating small wins and how to manage unexpected success that is more than you could imagine. Don't miss this engaging and insightful episode, showcasing the highlights of Season 2. Tune in and listen to the wisdom and experiences of these remarkable authors.The Conversation with Nadine Matheson needs your support and it would be lovely if you bought me a cup of coffee on ko-fi.comYou can also support the podcast on Patreon. Support the showThank you for joining me. Don't forget to subscribe, download and review. The Kill List (Inspector Henley - Book 3) Follow Me:www.nadinematheson.com Threads: @nadinematheson Facebook: nadinemathesonbooksInstagram: @queennadsTikTok: @writer_nadinemathesonBlueSky: @nadinematheson.bsky.social
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It’s August and in Episode 49, I have a great conversation with crime author Kellye Garrett. Out of the gate, Kellye’s first book won ALL the awards. From cozy, humorous novels, in Missing White Woman, she’s turned to a more serious book that deals with the implications social media can have on a murder investigation. […]
Frankie has found Kellye Garrett, author of Missing White Woman, live and in-person to discuss her journey through writing, why she doesn't let trauma define her characters, her secret to the best mash potatoes and so much more!Our conversation was recorded backstage at Capital Crime 2024, so please excuse the audio quality and background noise.Follow Kellye on Instagram and Twitter at @kellyekell. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @readburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week in the KPL Podcast, we have bestselling author Suzanne Park and we talke about her new book One Last Word. The main character, Sara Chae is the founder of One Last Word, an app that allows you to send a message to anyone you want after you pass. Safeguards are in place so the app will only send when you're definitely, absolutely, 100% dead, but when another Sara Chae dies and her obituary is posted online, Sara discovers that drafted messages she had drunkenly uploaded one night have been released —one each to her emotionally charged mother, to her former best friend who ghosted her, and to her unrequited high school crush.Author ReadsHappiness Falls by Angie KimMy Vampire Plus One by Jenna LevineMissing White Women by Kellye Garrett
Send us a Text Message.What does resilience in the face of rejection look like? Join me, Nadine Matheson, and award winning author, is Kellye Garrett, the acclaimed author of "Hollywood Homicide," as we discuss the emotional rollercoaster of becoming a published author. From our own experiences of facing repeated rejections to celebrating critical acclaim, our conversation offers a heartfelt glimpse into the challenges and triumphs that define a writer's path.Kellye and I delve into the contrasting worlds of TV writing and book authoring, emphasising the crucial role of community support and the often solitary journey of crafting a novel. We share insights on the pressures of producing work annually, the vital need to focus on personal growth over competitive comparisons and Kellye's new novel, Missing White Woman.Missing White Woman Beautiful. Blonde. Missing. Murdered.It was supposed to be a romantic getaway to New York City. Breanna's new boyfriend, Ty, took care of everything – the train tickets, the sightseeing itinerary, the four-story Jersey City rowhouse with the gorgeous view of the Manhattan skyline. But then Bree wakes up one morning and discovers recently missing dog-walker Janelle Beckett dead in the foyer. Ty is gone, vanished without a trace. A Black woman alone in a strange city, Bree is stranded and out of her depth. There's only one person she can turn to: her ex-best friend, a lawyer with whom she shares a very complicated past. As the police and a social media mob close in, all looking for #Justice4Janelle, Bree realises that the only way she can stay out of jail is if she finds out what really happened that night. But when people see only what they want to see, can she uncover the truth hiding in plain sight? Follow Kellye GarrettSupport the Show.Thank you for joining me. Don't forget to subscribe, download and review. The Kill List (Inspector Henley - Book 3) Follow Me:www.nadinematheson.com Threads: @nadinematheson Facebook: nadinemathesonbooksInstagram: @queennadsTikTok: @writer_nadinemathesonBlueSky: @nadinematheson.bsky.social
Ahead of her appearance at the Capital Crime Festival, David sits down with acclaimed author Kellye Garrett, a US-based expert in crafting compulsive thriller page-turners. Tune in to discover the book that sparked her passion for thriller fiction at the tender age of five, explore her favourite thriller reads, and hear her insightful views on diversity within the genre.
Perfect for fans of Elle Cosimano and Kellye Garrett, in this second Hollywood mystery, film costumer Joey Jessop discovers that Hollywood buries its secrets deep when a superstar's assistant turns up dead.Costumer Joey Jessop is working on a movie set in 1930s Hollywood and starring two of the world's biggest stars. The male lead is also a dedicated social activist, and the female lead, Gillian Best, is known for her lifestyle brand. After a hit-and-run near the set, Joey realizes that the car involved belongs to Gillian, and she begins to wonder if the actress has more to hide than her Botox appointments.Her suspicions deepen when Gillian's personal assistant, Rita, vows to get revenge for Gillian replacing her and is found dead shortly after. Gillian quickly labels Rita's death a suicide, and the police seem to agree–but Joey isn't so sure.With the police standing aside, it's up to Joey to dig up the truth—but Hollywood stars know how to keep their secrets close, and a woman like Gillian Best won't take kindly to someone sniffing around her affairs. Joey is certain that Gillian has something to hide–and she's determined to find out what.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Diverse Voices Book Review contributor Amanda Moore interviewed, Kellye Garrett, the author of Missing White Woman, her latest novel. Her new book tells the story of a young woman who becomes an unwilling participant in a mystery that not only captures the attention of the public, but also forces her to face her past while fighting for her future. Kellye Garrett is also the author of the award-winning book, Like A Sister, and the co-founder of the Crime Writers of Color. You can learn more about Kellye at www.kellyegarrett.com.Diverse Voices Book Review Social Media:Facebook - @diversevoicesbookreviewInstagram - @diverse_voices_book_reviewTwitter - @diversebookshayEmail: hbh@diversevoicesbookreview.comSign-up for the Diverse Voices Book Review email notification of interviews available to listen to at https://forms.office.com/r/NtvGUfwUgb Web site: https://diversevoicesbookreview.wordpress.com/
This week, I talk with Kellye Garrett about her writing journey and her new thriller Missing White Woman. We discuss Kellye's early interest in writing, her inspiration for her Hollywood Homicide Series, and her writing process. Kellye also shares how her experience in TV writing influenced her novel writing, particularly in creating suspenseful chapters and realistic dialogue. We dive into the themes of Missing White Woman, including true crime Internet culture and the racial dynamics explored in the story.
Welcome to Episode 56 of Thrillers by the Bookclub Podcast! Join your hosts Chelsea and Olivia as we talk about the latest in thrillers including shout outs for Pub Day and a deep dive into two books we love. Chelsea's Books: The Jigsaw Man by Nadine Matheson, When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole, Razorblade Tears by SA Cosby, We Lie Here by Rachel Howzell Hall, As The Wicked Watch by Tamron Hall Olivia's Books: All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris, Not So Perfect Strangers by LS Stratton, Missing White Woman by Kellye Garrett, Jackal by Erin E Adams, Down the River Unto the Sea by Walter Mosley Contact Us! Email: thrillersbythebookclubpod@gmail.com Instagram: @thrillersbythebookclubpod @thrillersbythebookclub Chelsea: @thrillerbookbabe Olivia: @oliviadaywallace Happy Pub Day! WHAT FEASTS AT NIGHT by T. Kingfisher THE SPLIT by Kit Frick VILLAGE IN THE DARK By Iris Yamashita THE RESORT by Sara Ochs ORIGINAL SINS by Erin Young
On this community-minded podcast, we love to host a community-focused episode from time to time. Guest Kellye Garrett shares the many ways that community has been a boon and a boost in her writing life and writing career. She shares about communities she's founded, communities she's been a part of, and the ways that community has supported her and championed her along the way. Grant and Brooke touch upon how and why building community can be hard for people, recognizing the reality that finding community can be anxiety producing, too. Brooke recalls an early She Writes mantra—“Writers don't let writers write alone”—which encapsulates the energy behind this week's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WALTER MOSLEY - CWA DIAMOND DAGGER WINNER - chats to Paul Burke about EVERY MAN A KING, his writing, his characters, personal inspiration, American politics, good thoughts for writers and hope & belief.The most prestigious Dagger of all, the Diamond Dagger is for a lifetime contribution to crime writing in the English language and is nominated by CWA members.WALTER MOSLEY was born in LA in 1952. His African-American father Leroy from Louisiana joined the great migration north. His mother Ella, of Russian Jewish descent, was politically engaged which resonates in Mosley's work. Mosley took up writing at 34 with Gone Fishin' but it was Devil in a Blue Dress that was first published to acclaim in 1990, winning the John Creasey New Blood Dagger in 1991. Set in LA in 1948, Easy Rawlins is facing a murder charge when he takes a job searching for a white woman. Then stone-cold killer Mouse arrives from Houston, he's more terrifying than any of the chiselled giants in Mosley's novels. Devil in a Blue Dress was filmed in 1995 starring Denzil Washington as Easy and Jennifer Beal as Mosley's first femme fatale Daphne Monet, Don Cheadle chills the blood as Mouse. Yet there are too few screen incarnations of Mosley books. Lawrence Fishburne played Socrates Fortlow in 1998's Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned and The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey starring Samuel Jackson appeared on Apple TV+ in 2022. Mosley has worked as a scriptwriter on, amongst other shows, Snowfall, 2018, and Star Trek Discovery, 2019. In all Mosley has written 60+ books; crime, literary, sci-fi and erotic fiction, two graphic novels, two plays, short stories and six nonfiction titles. He has often written features for the New Yorker and The Nation.Mosley's fiction centres on irresistibly engaging antiheroes, one would be an achievement but five such is remarkable - PI Easy Rawlins (15 novels), ex-con Socrates Fortlow (3), New York bad man making amends Leonid McGill (6), Fearless Jones (3) and ex-cop Joe King Oliver (2). The novels are about race, rampant capitalism and inequality in American society. Mosley lives in LA and Brooklyn and engages with the history of both places. He chronicles America, post-WWII to the present day, the story of African-American America and the lives of the poorest people in society. Mosley has received acclaim throughout his career including the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award in 2016. Down the River unto the Sea, 2018, won an Edgar the following year and Mosley was the first black male recipient of the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters in 2020. There's also the PEN America Lifetime Achievement Award, the NAACP Image Award (3 times) and a Grammy and this list is by no means exhaustive.In June 2018 Mosley with Kellye Garrett and Gigi Pandian set up Crime Writers of Color, a collective for authors from underrepresented backgrounds, now with over 350 members internationally. The organisation won the prestigious Raven Award from the Mystery Writers of America at the Edgars in April.He has no intention of putting down his pen...Recommendations Killer Of Sheep - D. Charles BurnettA Woman Under The Influence - D. John Cassavetes Paul Burke writes for Crime Time, Crime Fiction Lover and the European Literature Network. He is also a CWA Historical Dagger Judge 2023.Produced by Junkyard DogMusic courtesy of Southgate and LeighCrime TimeCrime Time FM is the official podcast ofGwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2023CrimeFest 2023&CWA Daggers 2023
Your first draft is never final. Award winning mystery author Kellye Garrett knows that all too well. But there are some things she isn't willing to change, like centering Black women characters in her lighter weight cozy mysteries. It created challenges to getting an agent and getting published, but now her work is being widely recognized. When she didn't see more people like her getting a chance in the genre, she co-founded the group Crime Writers of Color that now has hundreds of members and is helping diversify the industry.In this episode Kellye discusses her writing process while having a day job, tips for getting published, and how the community she co-founded is creating many more opportunity for others. About Kellye:https://linktr.ee/kellyekellKellye Garrett is the acclaimed author Like A Sister (Mulholland Books/Simon & Schuster UK) suspense novel in which no one bats an eye when a disgraced reality TV star is found dead in the Bronx—except her estranged half-sister, whose refusal to believe the official story leads her on an increasingly dangerous search for the truth. In addition to being featured on the TODAY show, the suspense novel was a Book of the Month April 2022 selection, the Oxygen channel's July Book Club pick, an Edgar award finalist for Best Novel and Lefty award winner for Best Mystery.She's also the author of the Detective by Day mysteries about a semi-famous, mega-broke black actress who takes on the deadliest role of her life: Private Detective. The first, Hollywood Homicide, won the Agatha, Anthony, Lefty and Independent Publisher “IPPY” awards for best first novel and was named one of BookBub's Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time. The second, Hollywood Ending, was featured on the TODAY show's Best Summer Reads of 2019 and was nominated for both Anthony and Lefty awards. Prior to writing novels, Kellye spent eight years working in Hollywood, including a stint writing for Cold Case. She is a former member of the Sisters in Crime Board of Directors and is a co-founder of Crime Writers of Color, which received the 2023 Raven Award from MWA.
Kellye Garrett chats to Craig Sisterson about her novel Like a Sister, Crime Writers of Color, winning a Lefty Award, screenwriting and writing humour. LIKE A SISTER: She found out her sister was back in New York from Instagram.She found out about her death from the New York Daily News.But she's the only one convinced it wasn't an accident . . . Desiree Pierce, a Black reality TV star, is found dead on a playground in the Bronx. Her death is quickly declared an overdose by the police and the media – tragic, but not a crime.Lena Scott, Desiree's sister, knows that can't be true. Torn apart by Desiree's partying and by their father, a wealthy and influential hip-hop mogul, the sisters haven't spoken in years. But some things about Desiree couldn't have changed, even with time.Nobody is listening to her, but Lena is determined not to let anyone brush off her sister's death. She will find justice, even if it means uncovering the family's darkest secrets – or putting her own life at risk.Because there are two sides to every story – the one being told, and the one nobody wants you to know . . . KELLYE GARRETT is the author of the upcoming suspense novel Like A Sister (Mulholland Books) and the acclaimed Detective by Day lightweight mysteries. The first, Hollywood Homicide, won the Anthony, Agatha, Lefty, and IPPY for best first novel. It's also one of BookBub's “Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time.” The second, Hollywood Ending, was featured on the TODAY show's Best Summer Reads of 2019 and was nominated for both Anthony and Lefty awards. She serves on Sisters in Crime's national board and is a co-founder of Crime Writers of Color.Winner Raven Award Mystery Writers of America Edgar 2023 -crimewritersofcolor.comRecommendations Alex Segura Rachel Howzell HallWalter MosleyNaomi Hirahara Gigi PandianStephen Mack JonesCraig Sisterson is a features writer and crime fiction expert from New Zealand who writes for newspapers and magazines in several countries. In recent years he's interviewed hundreds of crime writers and talked about the genre on national radio, top podcasts, and onstage at festivals on three continents. He's been a judge of the McIlvanney Prize and Ned Kelly Awards, and is founder of the Ngaio Marsh Awards and co-founder of Rotorua Noir. He lives in London with his daughter. He is the author of SOUTHERN CROSS CRIME: The Pocket Essentials Guide to the Crime Fiction, Film & TV of Australia & New Zealand.Produced by Junkyard DogMusic courtesy of Southgate and LeighCrime TimeCrime Time FM is the official podcast ofGwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2023CrimeFest 2023&CWA Daggers 2023
Kellye Garrett is the author of Like A Sister about a black woman in New York City looking into the mysterious overdose of her estranged reality star sister. In addition to being featured on the TODAY show, the suspense novel was a Book of the Month April 2022 selection, the Oxygen channel's July Book Club pick, an Edgar award finalist for Best Novel and Lefty award nominee for Best Mystery. The cofounder of Crime Writers of Color also wrote the Detective by Day lightweight mysteries, which have won the Anthony, Agatha, Lefty and IPPY awards.She is a co-founder of Crime Writers of Color.Website: www.KellyeGarrett.comTwitter: www.twitter.com/kellyekellThis episode was first recorded in June 2021. *****************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SINCnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrimeThe SinC Writers' Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/
KiwiCraig's World of Crime: Psychological Thrillers with Nikk Crutchley, Kellye Garrett and Liz Nugent
In this episode we talk to American crime writer Kellye Garrett, discuss why women should rule the world, and investigate weird and wonderful laws in small town America
Ep: 147 Authors Rob Osler, Brad Shreve, Dea Poirier, and Neil Plakcy recommend novels they think you will love. Podcast Website: www.queerwritersofcrime.comCheck out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog.To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.Get a Kindle Paperwhite:https://amzn.to/3KCfUuORob Osler recommendsThe Savage Kind: A Mystery by John Copenhaverhttps://amzn.to/3qrQEzXBrad Shreve recommendsWriter Murder by Eric Shaw Quinnhttps://amzn.to/3QtggXLDea Poirier recommendsDiary by Chuck Palahniukhttps://amzn.to/3elPMdeShe's too Pretty to Burn by Wendy Heardhttps://amzn.to/3q9UbCIYoung Rich Widows by Kimberly Belle, Layne Fargo, Cate Holahan and Vanessa Lilliehttps://amzn.to/3Dc1Yb1 Bath Haus by P.J. Vernonhttps://amzn.to/3wTyvi5Kismet by Amina Akhtarhttps://amzn.to/3TFjJoMLike a Sister by Kellye Garrett https://amzn.to/3Qe8jp4No Gods for Drowning by Hailey Piperhttps://amzn.to/3qff8vPNeil Plakcy recommendsLiebestrasse by Greg Lockardhttps://amzn.to/3R86dZ7Brad's Website:bradshreve.comKindly give to The Trevor Project, a much-needed charity focusing not only suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth, but also helps to get answers and information to support them and connect with an international community of LGBTQ youth aged 13 - 24.https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Summary: Grab your phones and log onto Instagram, Holly and Devin dive into social media themes today! They investigate how social media can be a hindrance and a help for protagonists in modern novels. Holly and Devin both agree that leaning on miscommunication from social media can feel lazy and frustrating, but when used well, social media accents can build intrigue and serve the plot well. Holly generally hates modern books and will avoid any book that prints text bubbles, but Devin's romances are rife with texts, emails, and DMs. Also, we have officially launched the Hearts & Daggers Online Shop on Bookshop.org! That means you can purchase books you hear us talk about on the show - or any other books you're looking to read - via our dedicated store link and your purchase will directly support our show. Topics Discussed: The Dagger (4:51): Holly discussed Like a Sister by Kellye Garrett, which follows Lena as she tries to piece together what really happened to her reality TV star and influencer sister, Desiree, after she was found dead in a playground in the Bronx, NYC. Her key takeaways were: Social media is an integral part of the novel; Garrett not only explores celebrity and the way social media allows us only small glimpses into someone's life, but also how misinterpretation can impact those closest to us. Lena and Desiree are half-sisters who could not have had more different upbringings; Lena has a graduate degree from Columbia and lives a quiet life, while Desiree was more privileged, reckless, and enjoyed time in the public eye. The book oscillates between Lena's first-person voice as she figures out her sister's death and glimpses at Desiree's recent social media posts, counting forward to the night she died. The Heart (21:26): Devin discussed Chef's Kiss by T.J. Alexander, a book that follows Simone Larkspur as she is shoved into the limelight with her outgoing coworker Ray Lyton to record videos that are designed to revitalize the old-school cookbook publisher The Discerning Chef. Her key takeaways were: While social media isn't the focal point of the book, it acts as a catalyst for the initial plot and to augment tension and call out the dynamic between Simone and Ray through youtube comments, video feedback etc. Alexander examines public vs. private life through the lens of Ray coming out as nonbinary, wanting to be open, and being silenced and mistreated by the leadership at The Discerning Chef. While the book is told from Simone's point of view, the true star and driving force behind the plot is Ray; their experience and perseverance in fighting toward the life they deserve and imagined is admirable and informative. Please note there are trigger warnings for transphobia, misgendering, and homophobia in the novel. Hot On the Shelf (43:02): Holly: The Change by Kirsten Miller Devin: Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez What's Making Our Hearts Race (47:04): Holly: Everything Everywhere All At Once starring Michelle Yeoh Devin: Twilight Films on Amazon Prime Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.
Zakiya Dalila Harris is the author of the debut novel The Other Black Girl, which she is adapting into a Netflix series produced by Rashida Jones. Zakiya received her MFA in creative writing from The New School then spent nearly three years in editorial at Knopf/Doubleday. Her essays and book reviews have appeared in Cosmopolitan, Guernica, and The Rumpus. Zakiya is joined by Kellye Garrett, author of the suspense novel Like A Sister which was featured on the TODAY show and was a Book of the Month April 2022 selection. She also wrote the Detective by Day lightweight mysteries, which have won the Anthony, Agatha, Lefty and IPPY awards and have been featured on the TODAY show as a Best Summer Read. Kellye also wrote for the hit TV series Cold Case and is a co-founder of Crime Writers of Color. Speaking for the first time, Zakiya and Kellye share with each other the role TV writing has played in their book authorship, the courage it takes to write unapologetically about their experience, and how to make the current "golden age” of BIPOC mystery writing more than a trend.
Authors on the Air welcomes guest host Cheryl Head, author of the Charlie Mack Mowten Mysteries. Her books have been finalists for numerous awards including the Lambda Literary Awards and New Generation Indie Book Awards. Find out more at www.cherylhead.com Guest author Kellye Garrett's suspense novel Like A Sister released to acclaim in March 2022. Kellye won the Anthony, Agatha, Lefty, and IPPY for best first novel. The second, Hollywood Ending, was featured on the TODAY show's Best Summer Reads of 2019 and was nominated for both Anthony and Lefty awards. She serves on Sisters in Crime's national board and is a co-founder of Crime Writers of Color. Learn more at KellyeGarrett.com. This is a copyrighted podcast @authorsontheair. Visit www.authorsontheair.com. #authors #books #interviews #reading #podcast #vodcasts #suspense #mysteries #writerslife #writingcommunity
Authors on the Air welcomes guest host Cheryl Head, author of the Charlie Mack Mowten Mysteries. Her books have been finalists for numerous awards including the Lambda Literary Awards and New Generation Indie Book Awards. Find out more at www.cherylhead.com Guest author Kellye Garrett's suspense novel Like A Sister released to acclaim in March 2022. Kellye won the Anthony, Agatha, Lefty, and IPPY for best first novel. The second, Hollywood Ending, was featured on the TODAY show's Best Summer Reads of 2019 and was nominated for both Anthony and Lefty awards. She serves on Sisters in Crime's national board and is a co-founder of Crime Writers of Color. Learn more at KellyeGarrett.com. This is a copyrighted podcast @authorsontheair. Visit www.authorsontheair.com. #authors #books #interviews #reading #podcast #vodcasts #suspense #mysteries #writerslife #writingcommunity
Have you ever been so petty that you left your glass right next to the coaster, knowing that it might drive your own mother to murder? Well, our next guest wrote this exact scene for a character in her newest crime novel, Like a Sister. Author Kellye Garrett sits down with Editorial Director Brianna Goodman and Editorial Associate Jerrod MacFarlane to talk about how losing her job pushed her into a career writing books. Kellye talks about why she doesn't love the process of writing, how her single person tendencies sometimes lead to some awkward Zoom interactions, and how a Hollywood billboard gave her the idea for her first book. Listen to all of this and more on this episode of Virtual Book Tour! The only question we have left is…what is Kellye's Finsta account username? Like a Sister tells the story of Lena Scott, a NYC native who is determined to solve the mystery behind her sister's death. When her estranged sister dies under weird circumstances, Lena gets on the case. This book is perfect for someone who wants a tense, twisty whodunit novel, with a touch of pettiness and sarcasm. Get Like a Sister at bookofthemonth.com. New members get their first book for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout.Learn more about Virtual Book Tour at virtualbooktour.com
Have you ever been so petty that you left your glass right next to the coaster, knowing that it might drive your own mother to murder? Well, our next guest wrote this exact scene for a character in her newest crime novel, Like a Sister. Author Kellye Garrett sits down with Editorial Director Brianna Goodman and Editorial Associate Jerrod MacFarlane to talk about how losing her job pushed her into a career writing books. Kellye talks about why she doesn't love the process of writing, how her single person tendencies sometimes lead to some awkward Zoom interactions, and how a Hollywood billboard gave her the idea for her first book. Listen to all of this and more on this episode of Virtual Book Tour! The only question we have left is…what is Kellye's Finsta account username? Like a Sister tells the story of Lena Scott, a NYC native who is determined to solve the mystery behind her sister's death. When her estranged sister dies under weird circumstances, Lena gets on the case. This book is perfect for someone who wants a tense, twisty whodunit novel, with a touch of pettiness and sarcasm. Get Like a Sister at bookofthemonth.com. New members get their first book for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout.Learn more about Virtual Book Tour at virtualbooktour.com
CWoC co-founders Kellye Garrett, author of Like a Sister and Gigi Pandian, author of Under Lock & Skeleton Key return to discuss their new books with Robert Justice. Links Kellye's Website Gigi's Website Robert Justice's Website Crime Writers of Color Website Subscribe to the Crime Writers of Color Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeartRadio Podcast Music Provided by Chris Lang Jazz
“I found out my sister was back in New York from Instagram. I found out she'd died from the New York Daily News.”When the body of disgraced reality TV star Desiree Pierce is found on a playground in the Bronx the morning after her 25th birthday party, the police and the media are quick to declare her death an overdose. It's a tragedy, certainly, but not a crime.But Desiree's half-sister Lena Scott knows that can't be the case. A graduate student at Columbia, Lena has spent the past decade forging her own path far from the spotlight, but some facts about Desiree just couldn't have changed since their childhood. And Desiree would never travel above 125th Street. So why is no one listening to her?Despite the bitter truth that the two haven't spoken in two years, torn apart by Desiree's partying and by their father, Mel, a wealthy and influential hip-hop mogul, Lena becomes determined to find justice for her sister, even if it means untangling her family's darkest secrets—or ending up dead herself.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It's been more than two years since the first Covid-19 lockdown, so today we thought we could chat about some hobbies we picked up during those strict lockdown days! We're also admitting to what we did (and didn't) keep up as the lockdown went on, and now that things are opening up a bit more. *Disclaimer: we know Covid isn't over, and we're still wearing our masks, getting tested regularly, etc.! Then, enjoy some book talk. Today we have: investigative nonfiction and a couple of tense thrillers! Thank you so, so much for listening! You can get your BATC merch here: https://www.booksandthecitypod.com/merch. Browse and shop all the books we've discussed on this episode and past episodes at https://www.bookshop.org/shop/booksandthecity. Subscribe to our newsletter on our website, and send us an email at booksandthecitypod@gmail.com-------------> Libby's pick: The Family Roe: An American Story by Joshua Prager (13:22-34:37) https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393247718 On Libby's TBR: Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann Becky's pick: Like A Sister by Kellye Garrett (34:38-46:03) https://www.mulhollandbooks.com/titles/kellye-garrett/like-a-sister/9780316256704/ On Becky's TBR: The Vacationers by Emma Straub Kayla's pick: The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James (46:04-54:16) https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/576768/the-book-of-cold-cases-by-simone-st-james/ On Kayla's TBR: A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin Music by EpidemicSound, logo art by @niczollos, all opinions are our own.
Scott Montgomery of BookPeople, Molly Odintz of CrimeReads, and crime fiction writer Amanda Moore joined me for our monthly recommendations of books we enjoyed. They were SECRET IDENTITY by Alex Segura, LIKE A SISTER by Kellye Garrett, ONE SHOT HARRY by Gary Phillips, and THE BOOK OF COLD CASES by Simone St. James. On Twitter, follow Molly Odintz at mollsotov89, follow Amanda Moore at amoorebooks, and follow Hopeton Hay at diversebookshay. You can also follow CrimeReads at CrimeReads. Check out Scott Montgomery's western novel podcast, Talk in the Saddle on all your podcast platforms.
In this week's episode, Nicole and Gayle share their last and current reads. They also have a small discussion on the newly released series Inventing Anna, a Netflix adaptation of the book with a homonym name. They also present the four final books that you can vote to move only two to the big final. Please, send https://forms.gle/igodnMzZSRM1j9ze9 (here) your vote. #2 The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano by Donna Freitas #1 At The Wolf's Table by Rosella Postorino The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deeshaw Philyaw As usual, you'll find below a list of the relevant books mentioned during the episode: Like A Sister by Kellye Garrett | https://amzn.to/3BOyRYq (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780316256704 (Bookshop) Groundskeeping by Lee Cole | https://amzn.to/3DIz7cf (Amazon) | https://amzn.to/3DIz7cf (Bookshop) Chorus by Rebecca Kauffman | https://amzn.to/35HHBnD (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781640095182 (Bookshop) The House On Fripp Island by Rebecca Kauffmanhttps://amzn.to/3m19qNh (Amazon)https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780358041528 (Bookshop) Mercy Street by Jennifer Haighhttps://amzn.to/3fF9G08 (Amazon)https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780061763304 (Bookshop) The Fortunate Ones by Ed Tarkingtonhttps://amzn.to/3DW58xX (Amazon)https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781616206802 (Bookshop) The Love Of My life by Rosie Walsh | https://amzn.to/3u97jup (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593296998 (Bookshop) The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller | https://amzn.to/37AvO7W (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593329825 (Bookshop) The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano by Donna Freitas | https://amzn.to/3bqMO2Z (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781984880598 (Bookshop) The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deeshaw Philyaw | https://amzn.to/3fFBzFx (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781949199734 (Bookshop) Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez | https://amzn.to/3J9NMi0 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593337691 (Bookshop) The Lilfeguards by Amanda Eyre Wald | https://amzn.to/3x3pfsv (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593159446 (Bookshop) Search by Michele Huneven | https://amzn.to/3j8aUmg (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593300053 (Bookshop) Strangers on A Train by Patricia Highsmith | https://amzn.to/3r4Y5xy (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780393351934 (Bookshop) The Power Couple by Alex Berenson | https://amzn.to/3LEDkRa (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781982103699 (Bookshop) At The Wolf's Table by Rosella Postorino | https://amzn.to/2XiJO4H (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781250179166 (Bookshop) Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough | https://amzn.to/3u8vdq8 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780062856845 (Bookshop) Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough | https://amzn.to/31EJ0ZT (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781250111197 (Bookshop) I'll Be You by Janelle Brown | https://amzn.to/3x7GzN6 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780525479185 (Bookshop)
Alex Segura, author of the Pete Fernandez series, joins Daniel Ford and Kelly J. Ford on the show to chat about his new book Secret Identity. To learn more about Alex Segura, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our last chat with the author. Make sure you read his "The Delectable Neo-Noir of Taylor Swift" post on Tidal as well. To learn more about Kellye Garrett, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first interview with the author at Books on the Square in Providence, R.I. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm and Write-Off with Francesca Steele.
Kellye Garrett discussed her latest novel LIKE A SISTER. In this twisty, voice-driven thriller, no one bats an eye when a Black reality TV star is found dead—except her estranged half-sister, whose refusal to believe the official story leads her on a dangerous search for the truth. Her web site is Home - Kellye Garrett.Kellye Garrett's first novel, Hollywood Homicide, was released in August 2017 and was named one of BookBub's Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time. It won the Agatha, Anthony, Lefty, and Independent Publisher “IPPY” awards for best first novel. Hollywood Ending, the second book in her Detective by Day mystery series, was chosen a best mystery of 2018 by Suspense Magazine, Book Riot, and CrimeReads, which called it the most fun book of the yearThis is what New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman said about LIKE A SISTER. Kellye Garrett, a break-out star in crime fiction since her debut, has upped the ante with her latest, Like a Sister. A traditional mystery set in the world of reality television and Instagram influencers, it is equal parts charm and heartbreak, with razor-sharp insights on class, race, and family. I'm happy to know that Kellye Garrett is just getting started. I can't wait to see what she does next.” ―Laura Lippman, New York Times bestselling author of Lady in the LakeWhen the body of disgraced reality TV star Desiree Pierce is found on a playground in the Bronx the morning after her 25th birthday party, the police and the media are quick to declare her death an overdose. It's a tragedy, certainly, but not a crime.But Desiree's half-sister Lena Scott knows that can't be the case. A graduate student at Columbia, Lena has spent the past decade forging her own path far from the spotlight, but some facts about Desiree just couldn't have changed since their childhood. And Desiree would never travel above 125th Street. So why is no one listening to her?Despite the bitter truth that the two haven't spoken in two years, torn apart by Desiree's partying and by their father, Mel, a wealthy and influential hip-hop mogul, Lena becomes determined to find justice for her sister, even if it means untangling her family's darkest secrets—or ending up dead herself.
Kristen and Layne welcome THE Kellye Garrett to discuss her new domestic suspense novel LIKE A SISTER, dish about reality shows they love to judge, and pour one out for the mentoring program that brought them all together. Pick up a copy of LIKE A SISTER or any of the other books mentioned in this episode at the official Unlikeable Female Characters Bookshop, and don't forget to check out Kellye's amazing organization Crime Writers of Color too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Author Kellye Garrett returns to the show and chats with Daniel Ford and special guest host Kelly J. Ford about her new book Like a Sister. To learn more about Kellye Garrett, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first interview with the author at Books on the Square in Providence, R.I. To learn more about Kelly J. Ford, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Listen to our first chat with the author in Episode 402. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm.
Kellye Garrett is an award-winning, critically acclaimed author, National Board member of Sisters in Crime, and co-founder of Crime Writers of Color. Her novels include Hollywood Homicide, the sequel Hollywood Ending and her latest release Like A Sister. We discussed her writing process, authors that inspire her, writing for Cold Case, why she doesn't read reviews, the importance of representation for people of color, racism in the publishing world, and why she only writes crime fiction. We also get a preview of her upcoming novel.For more information on Kellye Garrett click on the link below.https://kellyegarrett.com/Kellye's novels Hollywood Homicide, Hollywood Ending and Like a Sister are available on http://www.Amazon.com
Nicole and Gayle do a recap of what they are currently reading or have finished reading. Then, they jump to present the new Paperbacks that just came out or are about to be! As always you can find below the whole booklist they run through during the episode: Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez | https://amzn.to/34pDmfX (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781250786173 (Bookshop) Vladimir by Julia May Jonas | https://amzn.to/3LpocYB (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781982187637 (Bookshop) The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen | https://amzn.to/3M0l6KM (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781250273208 (Bookshop) Leave The World Behind by Rumaan Alam | https://amzn.to/35rLM6g (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780062667632 (Bookshop) The Push by Ashley Audrain | https://amzn.to/3t1kSc9 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781984881663 (Bookshop) The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett | https://amzn.to/3HjqDJ0 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780525536291 (Bookshop) Too Good To Be True by Carola Loverin | https://amzn.to/3gEYO39 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781250271372 (Bookshop) Educated by Tara Westover | https://amzn.to/3j60nHU (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780399590504 (Bookshop) Geography of an Adultery by Agnes Riva | https://amzn.to/35rOw3y (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781590511107 (Bookshop) Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro | https://amzn.to/33tNGmF (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593318171 (Bookshop) Find Me by Alafair Burke | https://amzn.to/33LWbcC (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780062853363 (Bookshop) True Crime Story by Joseph Knox | https://www.amazon.com/True-Crime-Story-Joseph-Knox-ebook/dp/B08HGMDNP2/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=True-Crime-Story&qid=1644519273&sr=8-1 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781728245867 (Bookshop) Like A Sister by Kellye Garrett | https://amzn.to/3BOyRYq (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780316256704 (Bookshop) The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict | https://amzn.to/3yLs7by (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781492682721 (Bookshop) Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel | https://amzn.to/350kgxd (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780804172448 (Bookshop) Whereabouts by Jhumpa Lahiri | https://amzn.to/3lZe1Qh (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593318317 (Bookshop) The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton | https://amzn.to/2VU2XIY (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781982140168 (Bookshop)
Author Mia Manansala joins me in the Corner to chat about Homicide and Halo-Halo, her second Tita Rosie's Kitchen mystery. Tune in to find out how Mia develops her delicious recipes. Hear beauty pageant secrets and learn why pageants are important to the Filipino community. Congratulate Mia on her nomination as one of Chicago's best! Find Mia at https://www.miapmanansala.com/. Sign up for her newsletter and get recipes. Buy Homicide and Halo-Halo at: Bel Canto Books https://shopthehangout.com/collections/bel-canto-books/signed-books Murder by the Book https://www.murderbooks.com/book/9780593201695 The Book Table https://www.booktable.net/book/9780593201695 Centuries and Sleuths https://www.centuriesandsleuths.com/book/9780593201695 Signed books or bookplates may be available at these indies! On Friday, February 11, 2022, watch Mia in conversation with Kellye Garrett at a Murder by the Book event. More details at the bookstore's website: https://www.murderbooks.com/manansala Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out on The Cozy Corner. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordon and thank you for your support. Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiagordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov
Author Mia Manansala joins me in the Corner to chat about Homicide and Halo-Halo, her second Tita Rosie's Kitchen mystery. Tune in to find out how Mia develops her delicious recipes. Hear beauty pageant secrets and learn why pageants are important to the Filipino community. Congratulate Mia on her nomination as one of Chicago's best! Find Mia at https://www.miapmanansala.com/. Sign up for her newsletter and get recipes. Buy Homicide and Halo-Halo at: Bel Canto Books https://shopthehangout.com/collections/bel-canto-books/signed-books Murder by the Book https://www.murderbooks.com/book/9780593201695 The Book Table https://www.booktable.net/book/9780593201695 Centuries and Sleuths https://www.centuriesandsleuths.com/book/9780593201695 Signed books or bookplates may be available at these indies! On Friday, February 11, 2022, watch Mia in conversation with Kellye Garrett at a Murder by the Book event. More details at the bookstore's website: https://www.murderbooks.com/manansala Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out on The Cozy Corner. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordon and thank you for your support. Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiagordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov
Author Mia Manansala joins me in the Corner to chat about Homicide and Halo-Halo, her second Tita Rosie's Kitchen mystery. Tune in to find out how Mia develops her delicious recipes. Hear beauty pageant secrets and learn why pageants are important to the Filipino community. Congratulate Mia on her nomination as one of Chicago's best! Find Mia at https://www.miapmanansala.com/. Sign up for her newsletter and get recipes. Buy Homicide and Halo-Halo at: Bel Canto Books https://shopthehangout.com/collections/bel-canto-books/signed-books Murder by the Book https://www.murderbooks.com/book/9780593201695 The Book Table https://www.booktable.net/book/9780593201695 Centuries and Sleuths https://www.centuriesandsleuths.com/book/9780593201695 Signed books or bookplates may be available at these indies! On Friday, February 11, 2022, watch Mia in conversation with Kellye Garrett at a Murder by the Book event. More details at the bookstore's website: https://www.murderbooks.com/manansala Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out on The Cozy Corner. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordon and thank you for your support. Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiagordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov
Author Catriona McPherson returns to the Corner to chat about Scot Mist, her newest Last Ditch/Lexie Campbell mystery. Tune in to learn the difference between a locked room and a closed circle, who Catriona credits for setting her straight on the difference (hint: it's Gigi Pandian), and why a lockdown lends itself to the latter. Hear what Kellye Garrett thinks of Catriona's uber-germ-conscious character. Find out how the Last Ditch mysteries got their titles. And more!* Listen to the Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon wherever you listen to podcasts. (*So much more, in fact, I couldn't fit it all in this episode. Catriona and I tend to forget we're recording when we chat. Our conversation was almost 2 hours long. I hated to cut out so much great material. If you want to hear the full-length version of this podcast episode—of course you do—become one of my patrons on Patreon. I'll post the whole chat there as a patron-exclusive. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordonand thank you for your support.) Find Catriona at http://catrionamcpherson.com/ Cocktail hour listening idea: Enjoy my chat with Catriona with a Scotch Mist. Pour 2 ounces of Scotch whisky into a tall glass over crushed ice and add a lemon twist. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out on The Cozy Corner. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordon and thank you for your support. Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiagordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov
Author Catriona McPherson returns to the Corner to chat about Scot Mist, her newest Last Ditch/Lexie Campbell mystery. Tune in to learn the difference between a locked room and a closed circle, who Catriona credits for setting her straight on the difference (hint: it's Gigi Pandian), and why a lockdown lends itself to the latter. Hear what Kellye Garrett thinks of Catriona's uber-germ-conscious character. Find out how the Last Ditch mysteries got their titles. And more!* Listen to the Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon wherever you listen to podcasts. (*So much more, in fact, I couldn't fit it all in this episode. Catriona and I tend to forget we're recording when we chat. Our conversation was almost 2 hours long. I hated to cut out so much great material. If you want to hear the full-length version of this podcast episode—of course you do—become one of my patrons on Patreon. I'll post the whole chat there as a patron-exclusive. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordon and thank you for your support.) Find Catriona at http://catrionamcpherson.com/ Cocktail hour listening idea: Enjoy my chat with Catriona with a Scotch Mist. Pour 2 ounces of Scotch whisky into a tall glass over crushed ice and add a lemon twist. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out on The Cozy Corner. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordon and thank you for your support. Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiagordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov
Author Catriona McPherson returns to the Corner to chat about Scot Mist, her newest Last Ditch/Lexie Campbell mystery. Tune in to learn the difference between a locked room and a closed circle, who Catriona credits for setting her straight on the difference (hint: it's Gigi Pandian), and why a lockdown lends itself to the latter. Hear what Kellye Garrett thinks of Catriona's uber-germ-conscious character. Find out how the Last Ditch mysteries got their titles. And more!* Listen to the Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon wherever you listen to podcasts. (*So much more, in fact, I couldn't fit it all in this episode. Catriona and I tend to forget we're recording when we chat. Our conversation was almost 2 hours long. I hated to cut out so much great material. If you want to hear the full-length version of this podcast episode—of course you do—become one of my patrons on Patreon. I'll post the whole chat there as a patron-exclusive. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordon and thank you for your support.) Find Catriona at http://catrionamcpherson.com/ Cocktail hour listening idea: Enjoy my chat with Catriona with a Scotch Mist. Pour 2 ounces of Scotch whisky into a tall glass over crushed ice and add a lemon twist. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out on The Cozy Corner. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordon and thank you for your support. Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiagordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov
In this episode, I speak with author Kellye Garrett about her novel Hollywood Homicide. We talk about her inspiration for the novel, how she creates her characters, her journey into being a hybrid author, and the joys of cursing. ***Kellye Garrett is the acclaimed author of the upcoming Like A Sister (Mulholland Books) suspense novel in which no one bats an eye when a disgraced reality TV star is found dead in the Bronx—except her estranged half-sister, whose refusal to believe the official story leads her on an increasingly dangerous search for the truth.She's also the author of the Detective by Day mysteries about a semi-famous, mega-broke black actress who takes on the deadliest role of her life: Private Detective. The first, Hollywood Homicide, won the Agatha, Anthony, Lefty and Independent Publisher “IPPY” awards for best first novel and was named one of BookBub's Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time. The second, Hollywood Ending, was featured on the TODAY show's Best Summer Reads of 2019 and was nominated for both Anthony and Lefty awards. Prior to writing novels, Kellye spent eight years working in Hollywood, including a stint writing for Cold Case. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Sisters in Crime and is a co-founder of Crime Writers of Color. Learn more at KellyeGarrett.com.----Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29642304)
Happy New Year! Author Kellye Garrett joins me in the Corner for the first episode of 2022. We chat about her multi-award-winning cozy Detective by Day mysteries, Hollywood Homicide and Hollywood Ending, and her new highly anticipated suspenseful traditional mystery, Like A Sister. Tune in to learn how Kellye dismantles stereotypes while telling the best story she can tell. Hear how writing suspense differed from writing cozy mysteries—and how humor operated in both subgenres. And find out what happens when you read Kellye's books on public transportation. Find Kellye at https://kellyegarrett.com/ And find the Crime Writers of Color book database at https://www.crimewritersofcolor.com/books Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out on The Cozy Corner. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordon and thank you for your support. Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiagordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov
Happy New Year! Author Kellye Garrett joins me in the Corner for the first episode of 2022. We chat about her multi-award-winning cozy Detective by Day mysteries, Hollywood Homicide and Hollywood Ending, and her new highly anticipated suspenseful traditional mystery, Like A Sister. Tune in to learn how Kellye dismantles stereotypes while telling the best story she can tell. Hear how writing suspense differed from writing cozy mysteries—and how humor operated in both subgenres. And find out what happens when you read Kellye's books on public transportation. Find Kellye at https://kellyegarrett.com/ And find the Crime Writers of Color book database at https://www.crimewritersofcolor.com/books Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out on The Cozy Corner. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordonand thank you for your support. Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiagordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov
Happy New Year! Author Kellye Garrett joins me in the Corner for the first episode of 2022. We chat about her multi-award-winning cozy Detective by Day mysteries, Hollywood Homicide and Hollywood Ending, and her new highly anticipated suspenseful traditional mystery, Like A Sister. Tune in to learn how Kellye dismantles stereotypes while telling the best story she can tell. Hear how writing suspense differed from writing cozy mysteries—and how humor operated in both subgenres. And find out what happens when you read Kellye's books on public transportation. Find Kellye at https://kellyegarrett.com/ And find the Crime Writers of Color book database at https://www.crimewritersofcolor.com/books Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out on The Cozy Corner. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordon and thank you for your support. Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiagordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov
Mystery Author Kellye Garrett joins Queries, Qualms, & Quirks this week to discuss getting an agent offer at a bar, Pitch Wars, when your publisher abruptly shuts down, writing a book because of a headline, selling a book after a year versus five days, waiting ten months to announce a book deal, and never winning NaNoWriMo. ✦ Kellye Garrett is the author of the upcoming suspense novel Like A Sister and the Detective by Day lightweight mysteries. The first, Hollywood Homicide, won the Anthony, Agatha, Lefty, and IPPY for best first novel. She serves on Sisters in Crime's national board, is a former Pitch Wars Managing Director and is a co-founder of Crime Writers of Color. ✦ Kellye: Query Text | Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Goodreads | Bookshop | Libro.fm | Amazon | Indiebound ✦ QQQ Home Base | Support on Patreon ✦ If links aren't clickable, find them here: https://bit.ly/qqqkellye
Kellye Garrett is the author of the upcoming suspense novel Like A Sister (Mulholland Books) and the acclaimed Detective by Day lightweight mysteries. The first, Hollywood Homicide, won the Anthony, Agatha, Lefty, and IPPY for best first novel. It's also one of BookBub's “Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time.” The second, Hollywood Ending, was featured on the TODAY show's Best Summer Reads of 2019 and was nominated for both Anthony and Lefty awards. She serves on Sisters in Crime's national board and is a co-founder of Crime Writers of Color. Learn more at KellyeGarrett.com.Website: www.KellyeGarrett.comTwitter: www.twitter.com/kellyekellSisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SINCnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime
We’re kicking off the TSHE Book Club with a discussion of Hollywood Homicide, by Kellye Garrett. We liked the diversity and the accuracy of the LA setting, but had a few burning questions that needed answers. Did we find our heroine endearingly daffy, or irritatingly incompetent? Was all the textspeak really necessary? Does a certain type of pornography referenced actually exist? (“Bobby, is that a thing?”) How many sweet potato cupcakes did we each give it, and which host felt differently than everybody else? Tune in to find out! In other news, Bobby’s waiting for his race car bed to arrive, Hillary questions the entire premise of 101 Dalmatians, Ann’s already chosen our next book, Meredith has yet another Big Life Update, and Christy makes an amazing contribution to waterbed talk.TSHE Recommends:Anything Goes performance at the 2011 Tony AwardsSlow Burn: The Road to the Iraq WarConnect with the show!This is your show, too. Feel free to drop us a line, send us a voice memo, or fax us a butt to let us know what you think.Facebook group: This Show Has EverythingFeedback form: throwyourphone.comEmail: tshe@tenseventen.comTwitter: @tsheshow
84: Maybe We are a Pyramid Scheme?As Mother’s Day looms, we have happily reconvened the council of Moms (™) and wow do we have a business opportunity for you!! Get in our downline! This episode we’re tackling a subject near and dear to our hearts - MLMs (otherwise known as Multi-Level Marketing)! From your Rodan & Fields to your LulusRoe, we have you covered on all the dumb tactics, terrible products, recovered memories, dangerous advice (hello, essential oils), and invites to awkward parties we’ve grown to loathe.Some other momversations include the exhausting nature of both Teacher Appreciation Week (teachers deserve money, not plants) and the Scholastic Book Fair. We’re here to tackle all the capitalistic and sexist issues at your elementary school!TSHE Moms are InfluencedThis is a RobberyYoungerGrande Cosmetics LASH-LIFT Heated Lash CurlerShadow and BoneThe Irregulars Book Club Reminder:TSHE Book Club selection - Hollywood Homicide by Kellye Garrett. Join us in a discussion on May 17! Check it out at some of the purveyors below (any place but Amazon, if you can): https://www.indiebound.org/ https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/ Connect with the show!This is your show, too. Feel free to drop us a line, send us a voice memo, or fax us a butt to let us know what you think.Facebook group: This Show Has EverythingFax Bobby Your Opportunity: 617-354-8513 Feedback form: www.throwyourphone.com Email: tshe@tenseventen.comTwitter: @tsheshow
In this episode, Linda Hengerer talks with Mia P. Manansala about her debut novel Arsenic and Adobo, Filipino cooking - lumpia! - and how the pandemic affected her routine.Mia P. Manansala (she/her) is a writer and certified book coach from Chicago who loves books, baking, and bad-ass women. She uses humor (and murder) to explore aspects of the Filipino diaspora, queerness, and her millennial love for pop culture. Her debut novel, ARSENIC AND ADOBO, comes out May 4, 2021, with Berkley/Penguin Random House.A lover of all things geeky, Mia spends her days procrastibaking, playing JRPGs and dating sims, reading cozy mysteries, and cuddling her dogs Gumiho, Max Power, and Bayley Banks (bonus points if you get all the references). Find her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @MPMtheWriterOr check out her website: www.miapmanansala.comGet to know Mia - The Tart Words Baker's Dozen:1. Plotter or Pantser? Combo? Light plotter2. Tea or Coffee? Tea3. Beer, Wine, or Cocktails? Cocktails4. Snacks: Sweet or Savory? Both!5. Indie Published, Traditionally Published, or Hybrid? Traditionally published6. Strict Writing Schedule: No7. Strictly Computer or Mix It Up? Computer and Alphasmart8. Daily Goal: No, but I'm trying9. Formal Track Progress: Sometimes10. Special Writing Spot? I love the Winter Garden at the Harold Washington Library11. Writer’s Block? Yes12. File of Ideas: Yes13. Favorite Author(s)? Currently, Sherry Thomas, Alyssa Cole, Talia Hibbert, and Kellye Garrett
Rob and Michelle are issuing a retraction on their February Book Club pick after discovering that the author was not only posing as a Black author to reach what they saw as an "untapped market". In Lieu of reading that original pick, here are 5 other cozy mystery series you can find on Hoopla that are written by Black authors. Gethsemane Brown mystery series by Alexia Gordon ebooks on hoopla The Plot is Murder by VM Burns ebook on hoopla Audiobook on hoopla Detective by Day series by Kellye Garrett audiobooks on hoopla Blanche White series by Barbara Neely audiobooks on hoopla Sophie Katz murder mystery series by Kyra Davis ebooks on hoopla Movies Rob Recommends featuring favorite Black actors: Mean Johnny Barrows ft Fred Williamson Jackie Brown ft Pam Grier Shaft 2019 ft Richard Roundtree Escape from New York ft Isaac Hays Cleopatra Jones ft Tamara Dobson Enter the Dragon ft Jim Kelly Blacula and Scream Blacula Scream ft William Marshall 3 From Hell ft Austin Stoker John Henry ft Ken Foree Sharky's Machine ft Bernie Casie Candyman Ft Tony Todd Night of the Living Dead ft Duane Jones hoopla New Jack City ft Mario Van Peebles Fantastic4 ft Reg E Cathey Music - Story has Begun (Kielokaz 156)by KieLoKazis licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.
Corene, Fiona, Liz, Sadie, and Virginia suggest graphic novels, mystery, science fiction, and fantasy books by black authors. Books mentioned in this episode: March by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, Hollywood Homicide by Kellye Garrett, The Prey of Gods by Nicky Drayden, A Blade So Black by L.L. McKinney, and Check, Please by Ngozi Ukazu. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keepitfictional/message
This week's featured author is Kellye Garrett. Kellye Garrett is the creator of the " A Detective by Day" mystery series. https://kellyegarrett.com/ https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/104
On today's episode, your host Cari Dubiel is joined by Kellye Garrett, Mia P. Manansala, and Manju Soni to discuss PitchWars - what it is, how you enter, and the benefits of being selected! Resources Mentioned: https://pitchwars.org/ Connect with Our Guests: https://kellyegarrett.com/ https://www.miapmanansala.com/ https://manjusoni.com/ _________________ Check out the following books by our Indie Writer Podcast Patrons! Proliferation by Erik Otto Mission 51 by Fernando Crôtte Want to see your book listed? Become a Patron! __________________________ We want to thank all of the wonderful members of our writing bloc community. You can find us on Twitter or Facebook, or online at WritingBloc.com.
This is a first for It's a Mystery podcast! Award-winning mystery author Kellye Garrett reads to us from a work-in-progress, which is a first for this show. When the publisher of her first two mysteries shuttered their doors, Kellye pivoted and began working on this domestic thriller. You'll hear her read from that book and then we discuss her two Detective By Day books and how they are still impacting readers, the #ownvoices movement, and how writing for the TV show Cold Case helped Kellye when it came to writing fiction. This week's mystery author Kellye Garrett’s Hollywood Homicide, about a semi-famous, mega-broke black actress, won the Anthony, Agatha and Lefty for best first novel. It’s also one of BookBub’s “Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time.” The second, Hollywood Ending, was featured on the TODAY show’s Best Summer Reads of 2019 and was nominated for both Anthony and Lefty awards. She serves on Sisters in Crime’s national board and is a co-founder of Crime Writers of Color. To learn more about Kellye and her books visit KellyeGarrett.com Press play (above) to listen to the show, or read the transcript below. Remember you can also subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts. And listen on Stitcher, Android, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, and Spotify. Interview transcript with Kellye Garrett Alexandra: Kellye Garrett's mystery, Hollywood Homicide, about a semi-famous mega broke Black actress won the Anthony, Agatha and Lefty for best first novel. It's also one of BookBub's top 100 crime novels of all time. The second in the series, Hollywood ending was featured on Today Show's best summer reads of 2019 and was nominated for both the Anthony and lefty awards. Kelly serves on Sisters In Crime's national board, and is cofounder of Crime Writers of Color. Welcome to the show. Kellye. Kellye: Thank you so much for having me, Alexandra. Alexandra: Oh, it's my pleasure. So you're going to read to us today. This is kind of unusual and I'm so excited. You're going to read to us from a work in progress. Do you want to set it up for us? Kellye: Sure. It's a bit more serious than my other books, but it's a stand alone. It's like a Lori Raider day or a Megan Miranda type book. Still very much about a woman, first person narrative, looking into a mystery. Alexandra: As we mentioned in your bio, you've got two books in the Detective by Day series. Tell us why you've switched to do this book about different characters. Kellye: For two reasons. First, my publisher closed, Midnight Ink, before my third book came out. And they still have the rights for the first two. So, for right now I can't write any more of those books. And although I've always loved cozies, I started reading a lot more domestic suspense, domestic thriller type books, like I was saying, Megan Miranda, Lloyd Raider Day. I really fell in love with the genre. But one thing I realized that there aren't really any Black women in those books. And I think there's certain reasons why. And so I wanted to write a book like that, but how Black woman would have it happen to her. Alexandra: That brings me to my next question then. Tell us about the hashtag #ownvoices movement. I don't know anything about it. I did a little bit of research when I was preparing for our interview. Why don't you tell us about it? Kellye: Sure. A few years ago, maybe like five or six, there was a big push, especially in for stories of more diverse, main characters. And, what happened is a lot of straight CIS white people started writing books with more diverse, main characters, which is a great, nothing wrong with that. But what happens is that they would sell the book, their book and then went to an actual person who was of that group tried to sell it they were told we already have a book like that. So the idea of #ownvoices - people of their own culture, writing about their culture - grew out of that.
For Flashback Friday Sarah revisits her first interview with Kellye Garrett, author of Hollywood Homicide, the first of 3 books in the Detective by Day Mystery Series. Dayna Anderson is a retired actress in need of money to help save her parents house. She sees a billboard offering a reward for a hit and run case in Los Angeles and realizes she was there when it happens. She decides to attempt to help solve the case so she will get the reward, but ends up in over her head. Along the way she is helped by a group of friends and acquaintances who only add to the craziness.As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you’ll always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Book Review Podcasts.We would like to thank our Sponsor: GSMC Podcast NetworkAdvertise with US: http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/advertise-with-us.htmlWebsite: http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/book-review-podcast.htmlITunes Feed: https://itunes.apple.com/…/gsmc-book-review-po…/id1123769087GSMC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-EKO3toL1ATwitter: https://twitter.com/GSMC_BookReviewFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GSMCBookReview/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsmcbookreviewDisclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC Book Review Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying, or redistribution of The GSMC Book Review Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.
We're not experts on advising which books will make you antiracist (please seek those experts out!), but we can use our platform to promote the works of black authors that we've enjoyed. We're committed to reading and talking about more books by diverse authors, and we hope you'll do the same. As always, we end with what we're reading this week. Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson (buy from Bookshop)How We Fight for Our Lives by Saeed Jones (buy from Bookshop) Ann’s picks: The Sellout by Paul Beatty (buy from Bookshop) - Booker Prize- The Little Rascals (film series)- Song of the South (film) Passing by Nella Larsen (buy from Bookshop) Hollywood Homicide by Kellye Garrett (buy from Bookshop)- The Bling Ring (film)- Janet Evanovich books- Raymond Chandler books- Detective by Day series by Kellye Garrett Halle’s picks: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones (buy from Bookshop)- Southern Festival of Books- Celeste Ng books- Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones (buy from Bookshop)- Tayari Jones books Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid (buy from Bookshop) Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi (buy from Bookshop)- Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi (releases September 8) (buy from Bookshop) What We’re Reading This Week: Ann: Lorraine: The Girl Who Sang the Storm Away by Ketch Secor and Higgins Bond (buy from Bookshop)- Old Crow Medicine Show Halle: The Deep by Rivers Solomon (buy from Bookshop)- This American Life (podcast)- Drexciya (techno group)- "The Deep" (song by clipping.)- An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon (buy from Bookshop) Well-Read on FacebookWell-Read on TwitterWell-Read on BookshopWell-Read on Instagram
This episode of PubTalk Live features Guest Co-Host author Kellye Garrett and Interview Guest Amanda Nelson, Executive Editor of Book Riot. Kellye Garrett https://kellyegarrett.com @kellyekell on Twitter Amanda Nelson www.bookriot.com Your Host, Sarah Nicolas: www.sarahnicolas.com @sarah_nicolas on Twitter @presidentSarah on Instagram Become a PubTalk Live patron: https://www.patreon.com/pubtalklive Subscribe via email: http://eepurl.com/gE3ahb Streamed live with StreamYard: https://streamyard.com?pal=5638890381639680 PubTalk Live Logo adapted from art from freepik.com. --News Links-- Interabang bookstore tornado damage: https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/books/2019/10/21/interabang-books-takes-a-direct-hit-in-sundays-storm/ Their website is at https://www.interabangbooks.com/ 40% rise in self-published books: http://www.bowker.com/news/2019/Self-Publishing-Grew-40-Percent-in-2018-New-Report--Reveals.html PEN America opens regional chapters: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/81474-pen-america-launches-six-regional-chapters.html Houghton Mifflin Harcourt slashing its workforce by 8%: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/houghton-mifflin-to-cut-workforce-by-8-provide-sales-outlook-that-is-below-expectations-2019-10-17 Naomi Wolf's OUTRAGES cancelled in US: https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/naomi-wolf-and-publisher-part-ways-amid-delay-of-new-book/2019/10/18/ae360cea-f205-11e9-bb7e-d2026ee0c199_story.html Patricia Highsmith's diaries to be published: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/25/books/patricia-highsmith-diaries.html King County Library's response to Macmillian ebook embargo: https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2019/10/22/41762476/king-county-public-library-will-boycott-macmillan-ebooks-seattle-public-library-will-not The American Library Association's report for the House Judiciary Committee's antitrust subcommittee: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/81549-congress-investigating-anticompetitive-behavior-in-the-digital-library-market.html Drew Barrymore to produce two Middle Grade book adaptations: https://deadline.com/2019/10/drew-barrymore-to-produce-two-ya-projects-for-eone-the-mother-company-as-part-of-first-look-deal-1202761490/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Kellye Garrett, author of The Detective by Day Mysteries and co-founder of the Crime Writers of Color, is interviewed by Robert Justice. Links Kellye's Website Kellye's Books Robert Justice's Books CrimeWritersofColor.com
Barbara Neely's page on her publisher's site A great interview with Barbara Neely conducted by mystery author Kellye Garrett in May 2019. Today I am featuring the Mystery Writers of America's 2020 Grand Master Award recipient, Barbara Neely. Barbara Neely is the author of the Blanche White mystery series. Her series features Blanche White, a smart and brave black woman who works as a maid who takes on the role of amateur detective to solve murders that occur in the homes she is working in. Set in a time when the main work that was available for black people and especially black women was to work as domestic servants. Blanche lives in a world where safety and meeting your basic needs is always a challenging trek. Plus, Blanche must deal with other difficult issues and on top of all that, she must help solve a murder. Blanche is the classic amateur detective who is often the smartest person in the room who everyone overlooks and underestimates. Barbara Neely's four books in this wonderful series will easily feed your need for a good cozy / amateur sleuth mystery. The books in the series are: Blanche on the Lam Blanche Among the Talented Tenth Blanche Cleans Up Blanche Passes Go Barbara Neely is a lifelong activist. She designed and directed the first community-based corrections facility for women in Pennsylvania and was the director of Women for Economic Justice, a Boston-based women's advocacy organization. She also produced radio programs for Africa News Service and was the host of Commonwealth Journal, an award-winning weekly interview program on the radio station of the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Ms. Neely also wrote many other short stories that were published in various anthologies and magazines. I reviewed Blanche on the Lam and I am including a link to that episode here. It was a wonderful read and for audio book fans, all the books in the series are available as audio books. I am including links to Barbara Neely's publishers, some other interesting articles and a great video where Ms. Neely was at Book World Praque 2012 signing copies of her book Blanch on the Lam that was recently published in Czech. In the video she states that fiction was a good place to do activism and Blanche was the perfect character to help people examine the issues that were important to her. https://youtu.be/62wGFRzYS9s Sadly, Barbara Neely passed away last week. We lost a great woman and artist, but we are blessed by her works. I am so happy she was able to receive the MWA Award. And true to her spirit, when she heard that she won the award she said: "MWA Grand Master! I hope this doesn't mean I have to relinquish my position as Empress Regnant of the Multiverse." So, we celebrate the life and work of our Empress Regnant of the Multiverse and creator of the Blanche White mystery series, Barbara Neely.
Hey Storytellers! Here's a bonus episode to fill you in on all the details about Pitch Wars. This episode features Brenda Drake (founder), Sarah Nicolas (managing director), Kellye Garrett (board member), Adalyn Grace, Graci Kim, and Susan Lee. The shownotes page for this episode will be available in a few hours, please check back for quotables, highlights throughout the episode with time markers, the guests' biographies, and the list of resources mentioned throughout! 88CUPSOFTEA.COM/PODCAST/PITCH-WARS
Alison von Rosenvinge, author (as D.A. Bartley) of the Abish Taylor Mysteries from Crooked Lane, joins me in the Cozy Corner. We discuss how an empty house leads to a compelling murder mystery that examines the consequences of a community's refusal to disavow violent doctrine, whether it's harder to come up with a blog post or a way to murder someone, and what Kellye Garrett, Richie Narvaez, and Lee Child have in common. Tune in and find out what fields (yes, plural) Alison holds doctoral degrees in and what the D in her pen name stands for. Don't miss Alison at the first meeting of the NYC/Tristate Chapter of Sisters in Crime: Bold Voices Expanding Horizons in Crime Fiction with Cate Holahan, Richie Narvaez, Laura Joh Rowland, and Catherine Maiorisi on Thursday, September 19th (moderated by Alison von Rosenvinge, President of NYC Chapter of SinC). The meet-and-greet starts at 6:00 pm Eastern, and the panel starts promptly at 6:30 pm at the Jefferson Market Public Library, 425 6th Avenue. https://dabartley.com/ https://www.facebook.com/dabartleyauthor Twitter: @DA_Bartley https://www.instagram.com/alisonvonr/ https://www.missdemeanors.com/
Steve and Eric talk to author Angie Kim about her debut novel, Miracle Creek. Eric heads to Chicago for Murder & Mayhem and comes back with an interview with Sophie Hannah, as well as chats with Bryan Gruley, Julie Hyzy, Jess Lourey, Mindy Mejia, Cheryl Head, Tim Hennesy, David Hagerty, Tracy Clark and Amelia Brunskill. Plus an UnPanel segment featuring Kellye Garrett, Frankie Bailey, Alex Segura and Gigi Pandian of Crime Writers of Color. All Music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Ground Cayenne by Good Lawdz Dollar Dub by Midnight North Reckoning by Podington Bear Grand Navy Plaza by Silent Partner Palmtrees by The Brothers Records Sunday by Otis McDonald Once by Silent Partner Companheir by A Magnifique Bande dos Homes sen Medo Pomade by Silent Partner
Linda chats with Kellye Garrett about writing, her two novels, and her experience writing for the CBS crime series Cold Case. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LindaRiesenbergFisler)
We focus on two books this week the first is HOLLYWOOD HOMICIDE by Kellye Garrett. Kellye's first novel, Hollywood Homicide, won Agatha, Anthony, Lefty and IPPY awards for best first novel. It was also nominated for Macavity and Barry awards. Hollywood Ending, her second book in the Detective by Day mystery series, was chosen a best mystery of 2018 by Suspense Magazine, Book Riot and CrimeReads, which called it the most fun book of the year. In addition to writing, she currently serves on the national Board of Directors of Sisters in Crime as its Publicity Liaison. Then we highlight KINFOLK KILLERS by L.V. Nield. Prior to retiring with her husband to Vancouver Island, Canada, L.V. Nield practiced law for many years in New York State. Working primarily in Elder Law, Laura was always aware of the vulnerability of seniors. KINFOLK KILLERS - An Olive Reader Mystery, while a work of pure fiction, incorporates potential abuses of the old and frail.
Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes the 2018 Anthology award winner Kellye Garrett to the show. About Kellye: Kellye Garrett’s first novel, Hollywood Homicide, was released by Midnight Ink in August 2017. In addition to receiving starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Library Journal, it won the Agatha, Anthony, Lefty and Independent Publisher “IPPY” awards for best first novel. It was also nominated for the Macavity Award for Best First Mystery Novel and Barry award for Best Paperback Original. Hollywood Ending, won the 2018 Anthony Award.
Check out our sponsors! * Today's Episode Sponsor - The Shelf Addiction Merch Store! Buy your next favorite bookish t-shirt!: http://www.shelfaddiction.com/merch.html* As of January 2019, use our NEW prom code! Try audiobooks! New audiobooks.com customers get a FREE 30-day membership and your first audiobook FREE! Use our promo code SHELFADDICTION when you sign up at https://ca.audiobooks.com/signupTonight on BOOK CHAT, I'm interviewing author Kellye Garrett about her series Detective by Day. Be sure to check out the coordinating blog post! - https://tinyurl.com/y8tnynz5Pick up copies of the book(s) mentioned during the interview!Hollywood Homicide: https://amzn.to/2PwD4riHollywood Ending: https://amzn.to/2whZovOConnect with Kellye Garrett:Twitter: https://twitter.com/KellyeKell/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyekellInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KellyeKell/Website: https://kellyegarrett.com/***********************************Find Tamara on social media!Website | shelfaddiction.comTwitter & Instagram | @ShelfAddiction (https://twitter.com/shelfaddiction / Instagram.com/shelfaddiction)Email me: info (at) shelfaddiction.comWant to share a comment? Have a question you'd like answered on air? Call into Shelf Addiction and leave a Speakpipe voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/shelfaddiction***********************************Want to contribute to PCS and Book Chat? Help the Shelf Addiction Podcast pay for the hosting and editing of the podcast by becoming a patron! Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/shelfaddictionIf Patreon isn't your thing, you can also show your support by using out sponsored links or buying me a coffee (ko-fi.com/shelfaddiction) to help me with my early mornings and late nights spent editing. ***********************************Blog Updates: Join the 3 book bloggers, 1 series read-along!! Get more info here: http://www.shelfaddiction.com/read-along.html**********************************Are you an author or audiobook narrator and would like to be featured on Book Chat? Apply here: http://www.shelfaddiction.com/author-feature-policy--request-form.htmlPodcast and Blog advertising opportunities available here: http://www.shelfaddiction.com/advertising.html***********************************Produced with GarageBand- Ad Music | Sweet Success on Purple Planet is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.purple-planet.com/upbeat/4593380163- Intro/Outro Music created by Samone Ward- Background Intro/Outro music from album Music for Podcasts 4, Southside by Lee Rosevere and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: Artist: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/ FTC Disclaimer: The show notes may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I receive a small commission if you purchase using my link(s). If you purchase using my link(s), you will be supporting the Shelf Addiction website and podcast. This is NOT a sponsored podcast. All opinions are genuinely my own.**This audio podcast shall not be reproduced, sampled or uploaded elsewhere without my written consent.
Check out our sponsors! * Today's Episode Sponsor - The Shelf Addiction Merch Store! Buy your next favorite bookish t-shirt!: http://www.shelfaddiction.com/merch.html* As of January 2019, use our NEW prom code! Try audiobooks! New audiobooks.com customers get a FREE 30-day membership and your first audiobook FREE! Use our promo code SHELFADDICTION when you sign up at https://ca.audiobooks.com/signupTonight on BOOK CHAT, I'm interviewing author Kellye Garrett about her series Detective by Day. Be sure to check out the coordinating blog post! - https://tinyurl.com/y8tnynz5Pick up copies of the book(s) mentioned during the interview!Hollywood Homicide: https://amzn.to/2PwD4riHollywood Ending: https://amzn.to/2whZovOConnect with Kellye Garrett:Twitter: https://twitter.com/KellyeKell/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyekellInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KellyeKell/Website: https://kellyegarrett.com/***********************************Find Tamara on social media!Website | shelfaddiction.comTwitter & Instagram | @ShelfAddiction (https://twitter.com/shelfaddiction / Instagram.com/shelfaddiction)Email me: info (at) shelfaddiction.comWant to share a comment? Have a question you'd like answered on air? Call into Shelf Addiction and leave a Speakpipe voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/shelfaddiction***********************************Want to contribute to PCS and Book Chat? Help the Shelf Addiction Podcast pay for the hosting and editing of the podcast by becoming a patron! Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/shelfaddictionIf Patreon isn't your thing, you can also show your support by using out sponsored links or buying me a coffee (ko-fi.com/shelfaddiction) to help me with my early mornings and late nights spent editing. ***********************************Blog Updates: Join the 3 book bloggers, 1 series read-along!! Get more info here: http://www.shelfaddiction.com/read-along.html**********************************Are you an author or audiobook narrator and would like to be featured on Book Chat? Apply here: http://www.shelfaddiction.com/author-feature-policy--request-form.htmlPodcast and Blog advertising opportunities available here: http://www.shelfaddiction.com/advertising.html***********************************Produced with GarageBand- Ad Music | Sweet Success on Purple Planet is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.purple-planet.com/upbeat/4593380163- Intro/Outro Music created by Samone Ward- Background Intro/Outro music from album Music for Podcasts 4, Southside by Lee Rosevere and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: Artist: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/ FTC Disclaimer: The show notes may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I receive a small commission if you purchase using my link(s). If you purchase using my link(s), you will be supporting the Shelf Addiction website and podcast. This is NOT a sponsored podcast. All opinions are genuinely my own.**This audio podcast shall not be reproduced, sampled or uploaded elsewhere without my written consent.
Sarah chats with Kellye Garrett about the second book in her Detective by Day series, Hollywood Ending. The series features actress-turned-investigator Dayna Anderson and is hilarious and so much fun to read.As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you’ll always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Book Review Podcasts.We would like to thank our Sponsors: GSMC Podcast NetworkAdvertise with US: http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/advertise-with-us.html Website: http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/book-review-podcast.html ITunes Feed: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gsmc-book-review-podcast/id1123769087 GSMC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-EKO3toL1ATwitter: https://twitter.com/GSMC_BookReviewFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GSMCBookReview/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Blog: https://gsmcbookreview.blogspot.com/ Disclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC Book Review Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying, or redistribution of The GSMC Book Review Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.
We’re joined by Kellye Garrett, of ALL OF THE AWARD NOMINATION fame. We talk about screenwriting, story structure, Cozies, series characters, and diversity in publishing. https://kellyegarrett.com Kellye recommended Broken Places by Tracy Clark: https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Places-Chicago-Mystery-Tracy-ebook/dp/B075C4KDLT/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527633031&sr=8-1&keywords=broken+places **This show is brought to you in association with The Margins, an original graphic novel from Fanbase Press, written By David Accampo and Paul Montgomery, with art by Amanda Donahue. Released July 24th, and orders placed before June 30th will get cool extra goodies.** http://www.fanbasepress.com/index.php/publishing/comics/the-margins We also see the return of Sam and Todd Robinson, who join us to talk about The Name of This Book is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch https://www.facebook.com/Todd-Robinson-A-VERY-Serious-Writer-112338762752334/ https://www.amazon.com/Name-this-Book-Secret/dp/0316113697/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527632661&sr=8-1&keywords=the+name+of+this+book+is+secret&dpID=51hDyaXJHjL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch Theme to “Todd and Sam’s Very Important Opinions” is “Heart Quake” by Dan-O http://www.danosongs.com The Crime Friction Official Theme is “Book ‘Em” by Karl Ove Sneezegård, Commander of the Dark Hordes, Herald of the Red Wolf, wielder of the axe of Hrim, night manager of the 7-Eleven on Church St, and Ting. Contact us on Twitter @DefectivesPod or via e-mail at CrimeFriction@gmail.com
Our last long form episode features Kellye Garrett, Alex Segura and Naomi Hirahara. The Unpanel features comedic crime writers Bill Fitzhugh, Ellen Byron, Mike McCrary and Alex Shaffer. Plus an excerpt from "May" by Marietta Miles. All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Real Swing Shet by Menage Quad Swing 39 by Latche Swing Ground Cayenne by The Good Lawdz I Found a New Baby by Underscore Orkestra Bonbon by Hicham Chahidi Super Bubbly by Jesse Spillane Hungaria by Latche Swing Lostfrevr by Ars Sonor Smooth Actor by Podington Bear Violet by Podington Bear All Hot Lights by Podington Bear
I peeked over the stairs and saw my sister Jenna's reflection in the glass. I considered ignoring it and sneaking back into my office until my cell phone started vibrating in my pocket. My family and the Borg from Star Trek had a lot in common. Both demanded complete assimilation and resistance was definitely futile. -- V.M. Burns, The Plot is Murder I am so excited to interview debut author V.M. Burns. Her new cozy series begins with The Plot is Murder, as her protagonist, Samantha, starts a new chapter in her own life and opens a mystery bookstore. Valerie herself is starting a new chapter as a published author with this book, and she's taking the publishing world by storm. Four books in this series are slated for publication over the next two years. In addition to that, she's launching a second series about murders in the dog club arena through Kensington's e-book imprint. In the Dog House, the first in the series, comes out in August of 2018. And if you, like me, did not know what Conformation is, the American Kennel Club is happy to tell you. Not content with two series, Valerie has a third one coming from Camel Press in July of 2018. Travellin’ Shoes is the first in a series of cozy mysteries where all the titles are from Negro Spirituals. Each book includes unique and original soul food recipes that provide a taste of the African American culture depicted in each book. Oh, be still my heart -- and tummy! You don't have to wait to find recipes from Valerie: her website already features several recipes, and more are to come. The Plot is Murder also has an eccentric community and Valerie talks about developing the characters, especially Nana Jo, a vibrant woman of a certain age with a circle of equally-intrepid older women friends. Finally, Valerie gives a shout out (in both The Plot is Murder and in the interview) to her favorite writers: Rex Stout, Agatha Christie, and Dorothy Gilman. There's just so much to love here. We also both give a big squee of love to Kellye Garrett's debut, Hollywood Homicide. You can check out my interview with Kellye here. As I write this, Hollywood Homicide has just been named one of BOLO Books Top Reads of 2017. Woot! As always, if you'd rather read than listen, the transcript is below. Enjoy! -- Laura *********************************************************************************************** Transcript of interview with V.M. Burns Laura Brennan: My guest today is author V.M. Burns, whose debut cozy, The Plot is Murder, launches a wonderful new series about starting over, chasing dreams, and -- of course -- murder. Valerie, thank you for joining me. V.M. Burns: Thank you so much for having me. I'm excited to be here. LB: How did you get started writing? VMB: I think it just came naturally from my love of cozy mysteries. I think for anybody who reads cozy mysteries as much as I do, you probably start thinking, boy, it would be really great if there was a series about -- blah, blah, blah. Or, boy, I wish that series had ended differently and it had gone in this other direction. And then you just start going there. And eventually, you just sit down and say, well, you know what? Maybe I could write that. And then you do. LB: So, The Plot is Murder is the first in your Mystery Bookshop Series. VMB: Yes. LB: For someone who hasn't yet had the pleasure of picking it up, what would we need to know about it in order to follow our conversation? VMB: This first book,The Plot is Murder, introduces the reader to the protagonist, Samantha Washington. Samantha is in her mid-30s and she has been a hard-working individual her whole life, her and her husband, Leon. He was a cook and she was a high school English teacher. But they always had this dream of opening a mystery bookstore. One day, Leon dies. He's diagnosed with a terminal illness and he dies. And they realize that life is short, and it's too short not to follow your dreams.
Mystery author Kellye Garrett introduced her new book Hollywood Homicide last Saturday night at Books on the Square in Providence, R.I. While attendees sipped on wine from bin 312 and indulged in cupcakes from Sin Desserts, actress Mia Ellis read the first chapter of Hollywood Homicide. Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy then asked Garrett about her origins as a storyteller and what inspired her character Dayna Anderson. (Special thanks to Vanessa Lillie for organizing the event!) To learn more about Kellye Garrett, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter @kellyekel. Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom.
Sarah interviews Kellye Garrett, author of Hollywood Homicide, the first of 3 books in the Detective by Day Mystery Series. Dayna Anderson is a retired actress in need of money to help save her parents house. She sees a billboard offering a reward for a hit and run case in Los Angeles and realizes she was there when it happens. She decides to attempt to help solve the case so she will get the reward, but ends up in over her head. Along the way she is helped by a group of friends and aquaintances who only add to the craziness.Follow the GSMC Book Review Podcast at: http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/book-review-podcast.html
The copy was straight to the point. Wanted: Information on the hit-and-run murder of Haley Joseph. Tuesday, August 18th, 11:30 p.m., Vermont Ave near Hillside St. And across the bottom, right over her press-on French manicure, $15,000 reward. I peered closer at the billboard, looking for a hint that this was a brilliant marketing scheme for some new movie. I was tempted to call the number, sure I'd hear some prerecorded message letting me know what time and day it would be airing on Lifetime. But I realized this was real. The address was right up the block. They wouldn't put the cross streets on there if it was for some silly movie. Haley Joseph had died. -- Kellye Garrett, Hollywood Homicide Such a delight to chat with Kellye Garrett, whose marvelous debut, Hollywood Homicide, launches the investigative career of Dayna Anderson, a semi-famous, mega-broke black actress. A cozy sensibility combines with a fresh voice and an insider's look at Hollywood to create a terrific new series. Kellye will, in the near future, be giving away an annotated copy of the novel -- and in the meantime, she's posting the annotations online. So if you needed another reason to visit her website, well, that's a fun one. ;) We talk about a lot of authors we like, including Alexia Gordon, whom I had the pleasure of interviewing. You can find our chat right here. Kellye gives a shout out to her fellow Chicks on the Case, where she blogs, including Ellen Byron (whose Destination Mystery interview you can listen to here), Cynthia Kuhn, Vickie Fee, Lisa Q. Mathews, and Marla Cooper. She also admires Sue Grafton and Janet Evanovich, and one she terms "an old-school favorite," the beloved Joan Hess. Me, I give a shout out to Steph Cha, who also has a series about a woman who grows into being a private eye, and set in Los Angeles, although her series has a far more Noir sensibility, as does Danny Gardner's debut novel. Kellye also mentions V.M. Burns, whose book is not yet out (though you can pre-order) and I am thrilled to say that I have an interview scheduled with her for her launch day in November, so stay tuned! So many books! So little time! As always, if you'd rather read than listen, the transcript is below. Enjoy! -- Laura Transcript of Interview with Kellye Garrett Laura Brennan: My guest today is Kellye Garrett, whose debut mystery, Hollywood Homicide, is the first in a cozy series featuring Dayna Anderson, a former actress hot on the trail of a hit-and-run driver. Library Journal’s August Debut of the Month, and full of warm friendships and quirky characters, Hollywood Homicide is a lighthearted mystery that delivers surprises, twists, and an insider’s view of Hollywood. Kellye, thank you for joining me. Kellye Garrett: Thank you for having me. LB: Hollywood Homicide is your first novel, but being a novelist is not your first writing career. KG: Right. I've been writing professionally my whole career. I started off as a magazine editor for a publication called Vibe Magazine. And then I wasn't really happy just writing about people doing cool stuff, I wanted to do cool stuff myself. So I went to film school at USC, and then I spent eight years in Hollywood working in television, I did some developing, and I also was staff for the TV show Cold Case for a year. After that, you know, Hollywood is not the most secure place, for job security -- LB: No, I tell people that if they want job security, Hollywood is not the place to be because your contract in television, your contract is actually in weeks. KG: Yes, it's one of those things where you could, your show could be canceled tomorrow and you could not work again for years. And so when I turned 30, I wanted more job security so I came back home to New Jersey and I started over into more corporate writing. And so now I'm a communications writer for a media company in New York. LB: I remember Cold Case. I loved Cold Case. KG: People,
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