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In this episode of My Simplified Life podcast, host and podcast publicist Michelle Glogovac interviews bestselling crime fiction author turned romantic fantasy writer Rachel Howzell Hall. Rachel shares her inspiring writing journey, from her early love of storytelling to breaking barriers in the publishing industry. She discusses the challenges of being a Black female author, the impact of family support, and her bold transition from crime novels to romantic fantasy books. This episode offers valuable insight into the writing process, how to navigate the world of traditional publishing, and why following your creative passion matters. Whether you're an aspiring author, book lover, or fan of genre-blending fiction, you'll be inspired by Rachel's resilience, authenticity, and exciting upcoming projects. What We're Talking About You don't have to stick to one genre as a writer. Writing can be a therapeutic outlet during tough times. Family support is crucial in a writer's journey. No story is ever truly dead; it can be revisited later. Pursuing your passion is essential for happiness. Learning new writing techniques can enhance creativity. It's important to balance personal life with writing. The creative process can involve blending different genres. Overcoming challenges in writing can lead to growth. Regular people can achieve extraordinary things through writing. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 06:22 The Journey to Becoming a Novelist 12:04 Overcoming Challenges and Finding Voice 15:58 Balancing Writing and Life 18:59 Exploring New Genres: Romantasy 23:41 Support and Partnership in Writing 27:59 Future Projects and Reflections 29:51 Breaking Genre Boundaries 29:52 The Art of Writing and Creativity Links Mentioned Rachel Howzell-Hall's Website https://www.rachelhowzell.com/ Rachel Howzell-Hall's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rhowzellhall/ The Last One by Rachel Howzell-Hall https://bookshop.org/a/99223/9781649374400
How does unresolved trauma affect memory? In her novel WHAT FIRE BRINGS, New York Times bestselling author, Rachel Howzell Hall explores trauma, memory and loss. Hall talks with J.T. Ellison about her inspiration for the story and her new adventure co-writing fantasy.
S21 Ep3: Rachel Howzell Hall on Balancing Thrillers and Fantasy "I will try this new thing and I will learn how to do it." -Rachel Howzell Hall (This post went live for supporters on March 18, 2025. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) (recorded February) In this episode of I Should Be Writing, we dive into the chaotic world of creativity with acclaimed author Rachel Howzell Hall, thriller writer turned fantasy writer. She discusses her new romantasy book, The Last One. We delve into the importance of urgency in storytelling, the balance of world-building, and the personal experiences that shape a writer's voice. Transcript Links Rachel Howzell Hall The Last One Baldur's Gate 3 Elden Ring Thomas & Mercer Evergreen Links See all books from Season 21 Like the podcast? Get the book! I Should Be Writing. My newsletter, The Hot Mic, and the community of Fabulists over at Patreon. Supporting either of those will get you perks like access to the discord, exclusive content, and early, ad-free episodes. Socials: Bluesky, Instagram, YouTube, Focusmate Theme by John Anealio Savor I Should Be Writing tea blends Support local book stores! Station Eternity, Six Wakes, Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition and more! OR Get signed books from my friendly local store, Flyleaf Books! In case it wasn't clear: Mur and this podcast are fully supportive of LGBTQ+ folks, believe that Black Lives Matter, and trans rights are human rights, despite which direction the political winds blow. If you do not agree, then there are plenty of other places to go on the Internet. — "Balancing Thrillers and Fantasy" is brought to you in large part by my supporters, the Fabulists, who received an early, expanded version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on Patreon or Substack! Some of the links above may be affiliate, allowing you to support the show at no extra cost to you. Also consider leaving a review for ISBW, please! CREDITS Theme song by John Anealio, art by Numbers Ninja,and files hosted by Libsyn (affiliate link). Get archives of the show via Patreon. March 21, 2025 | Season 21 Ep 3 | murverse.com "Balancing Thrillers and Fantasy" by Mur Lafferty is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.Are you a fan of whodunits, suspenseful plots, and mind-bending mysteries? In this episode, we're diving into the best locked room mysteries—from Agatha Christie's timeless classics to modern thrillers and young adult suspense novels. Whether you love isolated island settings, eerie train rides, or high-stakes psychological twists, we have something for you.In This Episode, We Discuss:What defines a locked room mystery and why they're so addictiveThe classic locked room mystery that started it all: And Then There Were None by Agatha ChristieModern locked room thrillers like They All Fall Down by Rachel Howzell Hall and The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart TurtonLocked room mysteries set on trains, including Riley Sager's upcoming With a VengeanceYoung adult locked room mysteries, like Truly Devious and One of Us is LyingListener-recommended locked room mysteries, including Snowblind by Ragnar JónassonBooks Mentioned in This Episode:And Then There Were None – Agatha Christie https://rstyle.me/+fd-Ezo6vKb2-HElzw4jqXAThey All Fall Down – Rachel Howzell Hall https://amzn.to/4klgYpPThe 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle – Stuart Turton https://rstyle.me/+9tUOVL49uKF5zrYN4yuMpQWith a Vengeance – Riley Sager (Coming Summer 2025) https://rstyle.me/+5gVrhUtsDTJ1K8n6d1nFYwThe Main Character – Jaclyn Goldis https://rstyle.me/+pTJKHNmF1taQ20Pwjs66DgEveryone on This Train is a Suspect – Benjamin Stevenson https://rstyle.me/+bqUoWJi3mhHMkdXdc-WRdATruly Devious – Maureen Johnson https://amzn.to/4klmYirOne of Us is Lying – Karen M. McManus https://amzn.to/3EUtbBUSeasick – Kristin Cast & Pintip Dunn https://rstyle.me/+Uf9ytTQdpfmuXDPvMB13twSnowblind – Ragnar Jónasson https://rstyle.me/+DDn3iXOGV-7kj5g7-cpLpQJoin the Conversation:What's your favorite locked room mystery? Share your recommendations in the comments!Connect with us on Instagram & Facebook for daily bookish content.Join our Substack Aftershow for exclusive bonus recommendations!Subscribe & Follow:Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the What to Read Next Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Music from...
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Award-winning TV writer/producer turned novelist Georgia Jeffries spoke with me about why Cagney and Lacey was her film school, teaching screenwriting at USC, and the ghosts, grief, and grievance in her debut novel THE YOUNGER GIRL. Georgia Jeffries is the Emmy-nominated TV writer/producer who became the first individual female screenwriter to earn a Writers Guild Award for Episodic Drama for her work on the ground-breaking series Cagney & Lacey. Her debut is The Younger Girl: A Dark Labyrinth of Family Betrayal, based on a true crime. It was described by bestselling author Rachel Howzell Hall as “...historical fiction at its best. … [and] an eye-opening, immersive story about a family, then and now, nearly stripped bare from greed and the steadfast refusal to acknowledge a painful past.” Jeffries has written docudramas and series pilots for CBS, ABC, NBC, HBO, and Showtime and is a professor at USC's School of Cinematic Arts where she created the first undergraduate screenwriting thesis program at an American university. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Georgia Jeffries and I discussed: Her early years as a journalist How she received rave rejections on her first attempt at a novel Why she based her debut on true events from her family's past The throughline of her quest for justice and love of noir fiction Writing genre-bending historical suspense And a lot more! Show Notes: georgiajeffries.com The Younger Girl: A Dark Labyrinth of Family Betrayal by Georgia Jeffries (Amazon) Georgia Jeffries on IMDb Georgia Jeffries on Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed Rachel Howzell Hall, author of the fantasy novel The Last One. Best known for writing crime fiction, Hall was approached by a publisher to write a fantasy novel series, which resulted in her new book. In the interview, Hall discussed how writing the fantasy novel required her to build an entire world from scratch, including creating new languages, creatures, religions, and social structures. She said it was very different from writing crime fiction where she could draw from real-world events and laws.Rachel Howzell Hall is the critically acclaimed author and Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist for And Now She's Gone. A New York Times bestselling author of The Good Sister with James Patterson, Rachel is an Anthony, International Thriller Writers and Left Award nominee and the author of They All Fall Down, Land of Shadows, Skies of Ash, Trail of Echoes and City of Saviors in the Detective Elouise Norton series. Follow her on Instagram at @rhowzelllall and Twitter/X at @RachelHowzell, Diverse Voices Book Review Social Media: Facebook - @diversevoicesbookreview Instagram - @diverse_voices_book_review Twitter - @diversebookshay Email: hbh@diversevoicesbookreview.com
In this episode, we talk with author Rachel Howzell Hall, author of The Last One. BUY THE LAST ONE Follow Rachel www.rachelhowzell.com #WizardTeam is part of the Black Nerds Create collective, which provides content through the lens of critical and creative fandom. www.blacknerdscreate.com Instagram & Tumblr: @wizardteampod @blacknerdscreate Twitter: @blknerdscreate, @yanawroteit, @Robyn_Rambles, @porsheaknows SUPPORT: Become a BNC Baddie Tip Us on Patreon Tip Us on Cash App Treat Yourself PRODUCTION: Hosts: Bayana Davis, Robyn-Renee Jordan, Porshèa Patterson-Hurst Editor: Robyn-Renee Jordan Intro/Outro Music: Blackchain beats Midroll Music: Prod. by LitKidBeats, litkidbeats.com Graphics: Delia Gallegos, Bayana Davis Socials: Bayana Davis, Nicole Hill #WizardTeam is a Black magical podcast for Black magical stories. Fantasy enthusiasts Bayana Davis, Robyn Jordan, and Porshèa Patterson-Hurst do a close read of magical books written by and about Black people. Join us on #WizardTeam Wednesdays. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wizardteam/support
Send us a textSurprise! The Fangirls chatted with critically acclaimed thriller author Rachel Howzell Hall about her first foray into romantasy THE LAST ONE, the first book in her highly-anticipated new series. Stay up to date with Rachel by visiting her website!List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/booksEmail us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.comVisit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.comFollow us on social media!Facebook: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/facebookInstagram: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/instagram Threads: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/threads TikTok: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/tiktok Twitter: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/twitter YouTube: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/youtube Support the show!Patreon: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/patreon PayPal: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/paypal Mandy is @mandypurv on all the things.https://theincoherentfangirl.com/mandy Karin is @msmadeinchina on all the things.https://theincoherentfangirl.com/karin Visit our internet besties!Here Comes the Nerd @ http://herecomesthenerd.com== use code FANGIRL for 20% off your first order ==Once Upon A Book Club @ https://www.onceuponabookclub.com== use code MANDY10 or KARIN10 for 10% off your order ==Amber D. Lewis @ https://www.amberdlewis.com== use code FANGIRL10 for 10% off your order ==And don't forget to go support the Show Husband!• visit the Searchers at https://searchersbelieve.com• stream The Paranormal Mind podcast wherever you get your podcasts• subscribe to their streaming service Beacon TV at https://streambeacontv.com== use code FANGIRL10 for 10% off your subscription ==• shop the merch store at http://searchersbelieve.com/shop== use code FANGIRL10 for 10% off your order ==
Stars of 'The Sex Lives of College Girls' talk new season; Winter storm brings whiteout conditions to hard-hit areas; Rachel Howzell-Hall talks new book, 'The Last One' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 017: Our new friend, Rachel Howzell Hall! ACOFAE welcomes critically acclaimed thriller author and debut Romantasy author, Rachel Howzell Hall, to the podcast! Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and Rachel dive into The Last One and discuss the fascinating jump from Crime to Romance/Fantasy and how the writing process changes with genres. Female empowerment, finding yourself, and discussions on inner strength round out a conversation filled with insight and laughter. Join ACOFAE as the welcome Rachel to the world of Romantasy and gush just a bit about a fantastic debut! Follow Rachel Howzell Hall! Instagram: @RHowzellHall (https://www.instagram.com/rhowzellhall/) https://www.instagram.com/rhowzellhall/ Twitter/X: @RachelHowzell (https://x.com/rachelhowzell) https://x.com/rachelhowzell Profile: https://www.rachelhowzell.com/ TW / CW: discussions mentioning cancer. For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: no spoilers to our awareness Mentions: The Last One by Rachel Howzell Hall, Moonlight, Cheers, The Wizard of Oz, Close Encounter to the Third Kind *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5-star review and follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/) at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura?) ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica?) (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica) Instagram: @ACOFAEpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/) https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/ @ACOFAELaura (https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/) https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/
Happy December! I had the great fortune of kicking off the month with a bang with Rachel Howzell Hall and her romantasy debut THE LAST ONE! Howzell Hall, best known for her extensive and impressive backlog of crime and mystery novels takes on a new and swoony worthy challenger with THE LAST ONE. We explore her journey from murder to magic, crafting memorable characters, and of course... what type of plate she would be. Follow Rachel Follow OTS Map of Indie Bookstores Get THE LAST ONE (out December 3rd!!!) The Book Jewel Octavia's Bookshelf Odyssey Bookshop Quail Ridge Books
Rachel Howzell Hall joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written in Melanin Podcast to discuss her journey into romantasy, the dynamics of rapid publishing, and the importance of experience in storytelling. 00:00 Welcome to the Written in Melanin Podcast 00:22 Introducing Rachel Howzell Hall 03:35 The Fast-Paced World of Publishing 08:53 The Rise of New Adult Fantasy Romance 14:22 The Importance of Parental Figures in Literature 22:03 The Craft of Storytelling 26:21 Masterclass Insights and Genre Lessons 28:03 The Importance of Diverse Reading 29:50 Teaching and Writing: Tools in Your Back Pocket 31:22 Experience and Authenticity in Writing 37:05 The Last One 49:22 Final Advice for Aspiring Authors 52:06 Conclusion and Farewell - Rachel Howzell Hall
Chelsea talks with Rachel Howzell Hall as they discuss her journey as an author, balancing a full-time job, transitioning from writing thrillers to romanticy, and the impact of life experiences on her writing. 00:00 Welcome to the Written In Melanin Podcast 00:22 Introducing Rachel Howzell Hall 01:33 Balancing Writing with a Full-Time Job 03:48 The Creative Process and Finding Time 12:04 Navigating the Publishing Industry 18:50 The Importance of Support and Community 25:00 AI as a Tool: Embracing the Future 25:25 Transitioning Genres: From Thriller to Romanticy 33:20 Personal Growth and Grief 44:08 Writing Advice and Final Thoughts - Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelhowzell.com/ What Fire Brings: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8173 The Last One: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8199 - Merch: https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/ - Chelsea's Books We Are the Origin: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/KihME We Are Dying Gods: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/wadge - Chelsea's Discord Community: https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb - The Links: https://WrittenInMelanin.com/links Melanin Library: https://MelaninLibrary.com/ Patreon: https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin Services: https://www.writteninmelanin.com/services
A writer's search for her missing friend becomes a real-life thriller in a twisting novel of suspense by the New York Times bestselling author of These Toxic Things.Bailey Meadows has just moved into the remote Topanga Canyon home of thriller author Jack Beckham. As his writer-in-residence, she's supposed to help him once again reach the bestseller list. But she's not there to write a thriller—she's there to find Sam Morris, a community leader dedicated to finding missing people, who has disappeared in the canyon surrounding Beckham's property.The missing woman was last seen in the drought-stricken forest known for wildfires and mountain lions. Each new day, Bailey learns just how dangerous these canyons are—for the other women who have also gone missing here…and for her. Could these missing women be linked to strange events that occurred decades ago at the Beckham estate?As fire season in the canyons approaches, Bailey must race to unravel the truth from fiction before she becomes the next woman lost in the forest.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.
Get ready to dive into a treasure trove of captivating stories as we unveil the most anticipated book releases of July 2024! Join Emma and Joe on a thrilling journey through the pages of upcoming novels, where every plot twist and character arc awaits discovery. Titles mentioned in this episode: July Author Interviews: Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle Loud by Drew Afualo Emma's Titles: The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Supernatural: An Official Spooky Picture Book by Micol Ostow, illustrated by Christian Cornia Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto The Wedding People by Alison Espach Beneath These Cursed Stars by Lexi Ryan Heads Will Roll by Josh Winning Dishonestly Yours by Krista Ritchie & Becca Ritchie The Last One by Rachel Howzell Hall * at the time of recording, the publication date had not yet been changed. This title now releases later in 2024. Ladykiller by Katherine Wood Such Charming Liars by Karen M. McManus Joe's Titles: Sharing Space by Cady Coleman Die Hot with a Vengeance by Sable Yong The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Miye Lee Youth Group by Jordan Morris, Bowen McCurdy A Darker Mischief by Derek Milman Cursed Boys and Broken Hearts by Adam Sass The Blonde Dies First by Joelle Wellington The Night of Baba Yaga by Akria Otani Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight The Astrology House by Carinn Jade Need a refresher on what our most anticipated books of the year are? Listen here: PBN's Most Anticipated Books of 2024 episode Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace. Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. We've got merch! Check out our two shirts in The OverDrive Shop (all profits are donated to the ALA Literacy Clearinghouse). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
It's our first repeat book of the book club, and we couldn't have chosen a better one: And Then There Were None. There are so many elements to explore about the best selling mystery novel of all time, so let's dive in. American author Rachel Howzell Hall discusses her own take on the structure They All Fall Down, as well as why Christie's book is such an enduring classic.And Then There Were None:https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780062073488See Rachel Howzell Hall's website:https://www.rachelhowzell.com/They All Fall Down:https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780765398154These Toxic Things:https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9781542027496Skies of Ash (book 2 of the Detective Lou Norton series):https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9781410490506To read for our next episode:The Mousetrap (our first play!)https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780573702440Have feedback for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow us on Instagram at @teaandmurder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed Rachel Howzell Hall, author of WHAT NEVER HAPPENED. Set on the Catalina Islands in California, the protagonist "Colette “Coco” Weber has relocated to her Catalina Island home, where, twenty years before, she was the sole survivor of a deadly home invasion. All Coco wants is to see her aunt Gwen, get as far away from her ex as possible, and get back to her craft—writing obituaries." In the interview Hall explained how her novel explored the problematic issues that can plague friendships between black and white women, and the barriers erected to keep Blacks away from Catalina Island when the Wrigley family purchased it in 1919.Diverse Voices Book Review Social Media:Facebook - @diversevoicesbookreviewInstagram - @diverse_voices_book_reviewTwitter - @diversebookshayEmail: hbh@diversevoicesbookreview.comWeb site: https://diversevoicesbookreview.wordpress.com/
Today on Killer Women our guest is Rachel Howzell Hall. Rachel is the New York Times bestselling author of We Lie Here; These Toxic Things; And Now She's Gone; and They All Fall Down; and, with James Patterson, The Good Sister, which was included in Patterson's collection The Family Lawyer. A Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist as well as an Anthony, International Thriller Writers, and Lefty Award nominee, Rachel is also the author of Land of Shadows, Skies of Ash, Trail of Echoes, and City of Saviors in the Detective Elouise Norton series. A past member of the board of directors for Mystery Writers of America, Rachel has been a featured writer on NPR's acclaimed Crime in the City series and the National Endowment for the Arts weekly podcast; she has also served as a mentor in Pitch Wars and the Association of Writers & Writing Programs. Rachel lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter. Killer Women is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #rachelhowzellhall #newyorktimesbestseller #thomasandmercer
Today on Killer Women our guest is Rachel Howzell Hall. Rachel is the New York Times bestselling author of We Lie Here; These Toxic Things; And Now She's Gone; and They All Fall Down; and, with James Patterson, The Good Sister, which was included in Patterson's collection The Family Lawyer. A Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist as well as an Anthony, International Thriller Writers, and Lefty Award nominee, Rachel is also the author of Land of Shadows, Skies of Ash, Trail of Echoes, and City of Saviors in the Detective Elouise Norton series. A past member of the board of directors for Mystery Writers of America, Rachel has been a featured writer on NPR's acclaimed Crime in the City series and the National Endowment for the Arts weekly podcast; she has also served as a mentor in Pitch Wars and the Association of Writers & Writing Programs. Rachel lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter. Killer Women is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #rachelhowzellhall #newyorktimesbestseller #thomasandmercer
Today on Killer Women our guest is Rachel Howzell Hall. Rachel is the New York Times bestselling author of We Lie Here; These Toxic Things; And Now She's Gone; and They All Fall Down; and, with James Patterson, The Good Sister, which was included in Patterson's collection The Family Lawyer. A Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist as well as an Anthony, International Thriller Writers, and Lefty Award nominee, Rachel is also the author of Land of Shadows, Skies of Ash, Trail of Echoes, and City of Saviors in the Detective Elouise Norton series. A past member of the board of directors for Mystery Writers of America, Rachel has been a featured writer on NPR's acclaimed Crime in the City series and the National Endowment for the Arts weekly podcast; she has also served as a mentor in Pitch Wars and the Association of Writers & Writing Programs. Rachel lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter. Killer Women is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #rachelhowzellhall #newyorktimesbestseller #thomasandmercer
Hi, readers! We've got another fun interview for you this month. We chatted with author and self-proclaimed L.A. stan Rachel Howzell Hall about her new book, What Never Happened, and what it's like to be a Black woman in the thriller space — whether that be as an author or a main character. Learn more about the plotting process and character development of thriller characters, Rachel's philosophy on plot twists and which of her books she thinks she'd survive. (Interview begins at 12:48) Rachel Howzell Hall is the New York Times bestselling author of We Lie Here; These Toxic Things; And Now She's Gone; They All Fall Down; and, with James Patterson, The Good Sister, which was included in Patterson's collection The Family Lawyer. A Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist as well as an Anthony, International Thriller Writers, and Lefty Award nominee, Rachel is also the author of Land of Shadows, Skies of Ash, Trail of Echoes, and City of Saviors in the Detective Elouise Norton series. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter. Find her on Twitter and Instagram. As always, a very special thank you to our Patrons: Bryonna, Claire, Erica, Frank, I Found This Great Podcast, Jennifer, Kat, Martel, Montara and Noelia. If you like what you hear, be sure to rate, review and subscribe to us on iTunes, Google Play, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Special thanks to Suite45 for our theme song, Jones'n. And thanks to YOU for listeni
Episode 196 Notes and Links to Rachel Howzell Hall's Work On Episode 196 of The Chills at Will Podcast, Pete welcomes Rachel Howzell Hall and the two discuss, among other things, her devotion to reading throughout her life, her love of crime writing and thrillers, the draw of her favorite writers, and ideas raised and dealt with in her writing, including themes of loneliness, identity, racism, traumas both historical and individual, gentrification, and fear. Rachel Howzell Hall''s debut novel, A Quiet Storm, was published in 2002 by Scribner to great notice, and was chosen as a “Rory's Book Club” selection, the must-read book list for fictional television character Rory Gilmore of The Gilmore Girls. She is the critically acclaimed author and Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist for And Now She's Gone, which was also nominated for the Lefty-, Barry- and Anthony Awards. A New York Times bestselling author of The Good Sister with James Patterson, Rachel is an Anthony-, International Thriller Writers- and Lefty Award nominee and the author of They All Fall Down, Land of Shadows, Skies of Ash, Trail of Echoes and City of Saviors in the Detective Elouise Norton series as well as the author of the bestselling Audible Original, How It Ends. Rachel is a former member of the board of directors for Mystery Writers of America and has been a featured writer on NPR's acclaimed Crime in the City series and the National Endowment for the Arts weekly podcast; she has also served as a mentor in Pitch Wars and the Association of Writers Programs. She lives in L.A. with her husband and daughter. Buy What Never Happened Rachel's Website Review of What Never Happened from Kirkus Reviews At about 1:20, Rachel talks about her mindset in the days leading up to the publication of What Never Happened on August 1, 2023; she also At about 4:20, Rachel talks about the realism she seeks in her writing, particularly the book's ending At about 5:30, The two discuss the book's bold opening At about 6:15, Rachel gives background on her early reading and writing and love for LA, as well as her lifelong fascination with crime At about 8:55, Rachel talks about the power of Stephen King's work, particularly It At about 10:20, Rachel talks about her experience at UC Santa Cruz At about 11:00, Rachel discusses representation in the work she read growing up, and her desire to reflect different realities in her work in her specific way At about 13:30, Rachel cites Laura Lippman, Megan Abbott and Gillian Flynn as writers whose treatment of “complex female characters” inspires her and her own work; she also cites Dennis Lehane and his “twists”; Eric Larson (telegraphs) and Jon Krakeur, too, are nonfiction writers who have influenced her At about 16:30, Rachel responds to Pete's question about how she sees genre and she highlights “sense of place” by Jordan Harper and Tod Goldberg At about 19:20, Rachel talks in general and specifically about What Never Happened regarding writing the balance between plot/theme/allegory, etc. At about 22:05, Rachel discusses the book's setting and seeds for the book, including the draw of Catalina Island for someone who grew up in Los Angeles At about 24:15, Rachel talks about the pandemic and obituaries and their effects on the books At about 25:15, At about 26:40, Pete and Rachel discuss Southland and their shared love for the show, as Pete connects the show's in medias res to the book's beginning At about 29:00, The two discuss complications in the book and important characters in Coco's life, including her spurned and threatening ex-husband At about 31:55, Rachel talks about how the tragedies that Coco experienced affects her as a “people pleaser” At about 33:45, Rachel and Pete give a little historical background on Catalina Island, its landscape and unique social climate; Rachel shares some interesting historical anecdotes and trivia based on her research and some of her rationale in building upon themes in the book with regard to the island At about 39:50, Rachel vouches for the historical veracity of the racist wording used in the Avalon newspapers in the archives Coco searches in the book At about 42:00, The two shout out Gwen, who Rachel calls “everyone's sassy aunty” At about 43:00, Pete quotes a great line from Gwen At about 44:00, Rachel characterizes Noah, and how he views Coco At about 46:30, Pete lays out a series of crimes that terrorize the island in the book, in tandem with the beginning of the Covid epidemic; Rachel expands upon ideas of the despicable things done in quarantine At about 49:00, Pete highlights the cascading problems and scares that complicate Coco's life as the book goes on At about 50:15, Pete recounts an early scene with a cab driver that is prophetic At about 51:30, Pete outlines some key themes of the book-racism, gentrification, etc.: and Rachel expands on ideas of classicism and ideas of loneliness, as well as Garden of Eden At about 54:10, Pete and Rachel At about 55:40, Pete asks Rachel about writing in different voices-obituary, narration, etc.,-as well as the genesis of the book's title At about 58:50, Rachel imagines who would play Coco if a movie of What Never Happened took place At about 59:35, Rachel talks about exciting future projects You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. 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Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Rachel Howzell Hall to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss her literary journey and new book WHAT NEVER HAPPENED.
In this previously unpublished episode, Lissa talks with author Rachel Howzell Hall during her visit to the Loft's inaugural Wordplay Festival, exploring issues of crime and passion in her 2019 novel They All Fall Down (Forge Books). Rachel Howzell Hall is a noteworthy author from Los Angeles, The United States, who is famous for writing thriller, mystery, literature & fiction, and crime fiction novels. She has written 7 critically acclaimed novels in her career, which include the books of the Detective Elouise Norton novel series. The 3rd book of this series was the receiver of the coveted Kirkus Star. One more book from the same series was included in the list of the Los Angeles Times' top books to read in the summer. The New York Times has praised the chief protagonist of the series, Elousie Norton, by describing her as a formidable fighter and a person that everyone would want to have by their side. In addition to writing this popular book series, author Hall has collaborated with James Patterson for writing the novel, The Good Sister. Hall is known to be a featured writer on the acclaimed series of the NPR. Author Hall has also served in AWP's Writers' Program in the role of a mentor. Currently, she is serving on the panel of the board of directors of the MWA. Author Hall was born in Los Angeles, California. During her childhood days, she used to always keep a pen with her and used to write everywhere, especially the places she felt like writing on. Hall used to fill her notebooks, loose leaf papers, her brother's yearbook, and in church bulletins. She never used to write on freeway overpasses, buildings, or walls as she used to consider it as graffiti. For a period of 4 years, author Hall has lived in Santa Cruz. The episode also includes a brief conversation with founding director Steph Opitz, about the origins of the 1st Wordplay Festival.
On today's 138th episode of The Thriller Zone, now in our FIFTH SEASON, we welcome the smart, engaging, and incredibly talented New York Times Bestselling Author, Rachel Howzell Hall.Rachel joins me today to discuss her latest thriller WHAT NEVER HAPPENED. It's murder in paradise as a woman uncovers a host of secrets off the rocky California coast in a gripping novel of suspense by New York Times and Wall Street Journal-bestselling author Rachel Howzell Hall.Colette “Coco” Weber has moved to her Catalina Island home, where, twenty years before, she was the sole survivor of a deadly home invasion. All Coco wants is to see her aunt Gwen, get as far away from her ex as possible, and get back to her craft—writing obituaries. Thankfully, her college best friend, Maddy, owns the local paper and has a job sure to keep Coco busy, considering the number of elderly folks who are dying on the island.But as Coco learns more about these deaths, she quickly realizes that the circumstances of them are remarkably similar…and not natural. Then Coco receives a sinister threat in the mail: her own obituary.As Coco draws connections between a serial killer's crimes and her own family tragedy, she fears that the secrets on Catalina Island might be too deep to survive. Because whoever is watching her is hell-bent on finally putting her past to rest.Rachel has a certifiable hit on her hands, and as you read, you'll quickly see just how she skyrocketed to the top of her genre, making her a New York Times bestselling author.On today's show we discuss a multitude of issues: race, respect, honoring family, and of course, we have to inject some humor from time to time; just wait until you hear about one of our favorite snacks!To learn more about the lovely and talented Rachel, visit: RachelHowzell.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter @RachelHowzellBe sure to FOLLOW, LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to our website: TheThrillerZone.com, on Twitter @thethrillerzone
David Corbett is the author of seven critically acclaimed novels and has been nominated for numerous awards, including the Edgar. He is also a monthly contributor to Writer Unboxed, an award-winning blog dedicated to the craft and business of fiction. For more, go to https://davidcorbett.com Guest host Rachel Howzell Hall is a New York Times bestselling author and Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist, as well as an Anthony, International Thriller Writers and Left Award nominee For more information, visit www.rachelhowzell.com #authorsontheair #authorinterview #davidcorbett #rachelhowzell #thrillerbooks
David Corbett is the author of seven critically acclaimed novels and has been nominated for numerous awards, including the Edgar. He is also a monthly contributor to Writer Unboxed, an award-winning blog dedicated to the craft and business of fiction. For more, go to https://davidcorbett.com Guest host Rachel Howzell Hall is a New York Times bestselling author and Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist, as well as an Anthony, International Thriller Writers and Left Award nominee For more information, visit www.rachelhowzell.com #authorsontheair #authorinterview #davidcorbett #rachelhowzell #thrillerbooks
Oline Cogdill in conversation with Laurie R. King, Alex Segura, Peng Shepherd, Rachel Howzell Hall, and Tracey Lien
This special episode gathers the best 'What Are You Reading?' segments from 2022 into a comprehensive summary of book recommendations from Australian and international authors. These well-informed highlights will give you plenty of last-minute gift solutions and ideas for how to spend your Christmas gift cards! Plus, James and Ashley each declare their book of the year for 2022. Books discussed in this episode: From episode 48, with Shankari Chandran: Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell; Song of the Crocodile by Nardi Simpson (from ep 18); Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie; They All Fall Down by Rachel Howzell Hall; Soul Mountain by Gao Xingjian translated by Mabel Lee From episode 49, with Jacinta Dietrich: Certain Prey by John Sandford; Mortal Prey by John Sandford From episode 50, with Sarah Sentilles: Bewilderment by Richard Powers; A Children's Bible by Lydia Millet The Rabbits by Sophie Overett; This Accident of Being Lost by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson From episode 51, with Dinuka McKenzie: Her Pretty Face by Robyn Harding; How to End a Story: Diaries 1995-1998 by Helen Garner; Theft by Finding by David Sedaris; A Carnival of Snackery by David Sedaris From episode 55, with Katherine Collette: Found, Wanting by Natasha Sholl; Love Stories by Trent Dalton; After Story by Larissa Behrendt From episode 56, with Ellis Gunn: The Writing Life by Annie Dillard; The Luminous Solution by Charlotte Wood; How to Be Australian by Ashley Kalagian Blunt; Outline by Rachel Cusk; The Break by Katherena Vermette From episode 57, with Yumna Kassab: Blindness by Jose Saramago; The Autumn of the Patriarch by Gabriel Garcia Marquez; Ducks, Newburyport by Lucy Ellmann; The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enríquez Divorce Is in the Air by Gonzalo Torne; Cold Enough for Snow by Jessica Au From episode 56, with Rae Cairns: Autumn by Ali Smith; The Children's Bible by Lydia Millet; Negative Space by BR Yeager; Goat Mountain by David Vann; Black and Blue by Veronica Gorrie From episode 63, with Bronwyn Birdsall Indelible City by Louisa Lim; The Writer Laid Bare by Lee Kofman; A Kind of Magic by Anna Spargo-Ryan From episode 65, with Al Campbell The Signal Line by Brendan Colley; Denizen by James McKenzie Watson; The Writer Laid Bare by Lee Kofman (who we spoke to back in ep 4); Curlews on Vulture Street by Darryl Jones From episode 67, with Darryl Jones: The Writer Laid Bare by Lee Kofman (featured in ep 3); One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez; Auē by Becky Manawatu James' novel 'Denizen' is out now! Learn more about it and buy your copy here. Make 2023 the Year You Write Your Book! Monday 30 January 2023, 7:45-9pm AEDT. Online via Zoom. Tix $9-14. Launch of Taken with Dinuka McKenzie in conversation with Ashley Sunday 5 February, 4pm. Better Read Than Dead, Newtown (in person). Free, RSVP required. Get in touch! Ashley's website: ashleykalagianblunt.com Ashley's Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt Ashley's Instagram: @akalagianblunt James' website: jamesmckenziewatson.com James' Twitter: @JamesMcWatson James' Instagram: @jamesmcwatson
This episode begins with an author interview, Rachel Howzell Hall, is today's guest. Immediately following is The guide to some of the new books coming out the week of August 30, 2022. You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: http://anchor.fm/book-bistro
Hello Everyone!Thanks for joining us again for the third episode! We love recording together, chatting about the books in our lives, and having you with us! Below, you'll find a list of the books we've brought up throughout this episode! You'll also find random mentions of films and/or apps! Brooke had a teeny book haul, Beck is still digging in The Wizarding World, and…wait…what's this? Brooke is going to read a popular book??? It's about time, honestly. Email: happilybookedpodcast@gmail.com (Anything non-podcast related and/or inappropriate will be reported)Instagram: happilybookedpodcastFacebook: Happily Booked PodcastTik Tok: To Be Determined…Patreon: To Be Determined…1:40 - Budgies in parakeet family - https://www.thesprucepets.com/facts-about-budgies-390923Fairly Odd Parents - https://fairlyoddparents.fandom.com/wiki/Cosmo_and_Wanda3:45 - Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling11:35- Thriftbooks.com11:54 - Vicky Bliss Mysteries Series by Elizabeth Peters12:15 - Amelia Peabody Series by Elizabeth Peters12:30 - Borrower Of The Night by Elizabeth Peters13:35 - Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens14:00 - Colleen Hoover Books - https://www.colleenhoover.com/books/ 15:08 - Where The Crawdads Sing Movie Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRXAYFfRs4M17:00 - Alien: Isolation by Keith R. A. DeCandidoVideo game trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h0cgmvIrZw18:35 - Scribd App/ Scribd.com19:45 - Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania Movie22:43 - Eclipse The Moon by Jessie Mihalik23:42 - Hunt The Stars by Jessie Mihalik24:33 - See How They Run by Rachel Howzell Hall, Narrated by Imani Parks28:27 - The Blair Witch Project 1999 Film29:52 - Anne Of The Island by L. M. Montgomery31:17 - W. Bruce Cameron, A Dogs Purpose Series35:02 - Pizza, Love, And Other Stuff That Made Me Famous by Kathryn Williams 35:50 - Deadly Brew by Karen MacInerney35:59 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 36:17 - Stranger Things Netflix Original Series37:32 - The Wolf And The Woodsman: A Novel by Ava Reid 38:40 - The Shadow and Bone Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo 39:07 - Kafka On The Shore by Haruki Murakami
Recorded Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Book talk starts at 25:00 2022 MOTHER BEAR KAL Mother Bear Chatter Thread Mother Bear FO Thread 12 in 22 Chatter Thread Lambtown 2022 Virtual get-together Zoom KNITTING Tracie finished: Leave Gnome Stone Unturned by Sarah Schira Mother Bears 279-286 Lihan Sweater by Imke von Nathausius in Berroco Pure Pima Barb finished: Mother Bear #255 - 260 Ribs and Wave Poncho by Great Yarns! Using Cascade Superwash Wave in the 106 Blue colorway Irma Hat by Aneta Gasiorowksa using blue Moon Fiber Arts Gaea in the Falcon's Eye colorway - left over from my May(be) Queen pullover Tracie continues to work on: Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer in Color Notes Yarn Pure Sport in Clear Red, Western Sky Knits Willow Superwash Sport, and madelinetosh Pashmina in Jasper Zephyr Mark II by Celia Cahill test knit in Malabrigo Susurro in Teal Feather Moon of My Life by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne adapted by Celia McAdam Cahill for a man in worsted weight yarn - in Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted in Granite and Berroco Vintage in Cotton Candy Barb continues to work on: That's My Jam by Steve Fegert - using a kit from Leading Men Fiber Arts Venturer's Vest by Knitwise Design in Cloudborn Fibers Superwash Merino Worsted Twist in the Taupe Heather colorway She has cast on: Mother Bear #261 Goth Kitty Socks, using Knitpicks Felici in the Goth Kitty colorway Zephyr Mark II Test knit by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Knit Picks Hawthorne Kettle Dye in the Springfield colorway BOOKS Tracie read: The Dearly Departed by Elinor Lipman - 3 stars God's Nobodies: Misguided Faith and Murder in the Life of One American Family by Mark Obbie - 2 1/2 stars Heart Seizure by Bill Fitzhugh - 3 stars Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris - 4 stars The Disappearance of Trudy Solomon by Marcy McCready - 4 stars An Unfinished Canvas: A True Story of Love, Family, and Murder in Nashville by Michael Glasgow - 3 stars Skies of Ash by Rachel Howzell Hall - 4 stars Barb read: The Other Mrs. by Mary Kubica - 3 stars The Night She Went Missing by Kristen Bird - 3 stars The Familiar Dark by Amy Engel - 3 stars Mortal Fall (Glacier Mystery #2) by Christine Carbo - 4 stars Cross Her Heart (Bree Tagert #1) by Melinda Leigh - 3 stars The Good Son by Jacquelyn Mitchard - 3 stars The House Across the Street by Melanie Jones Brownrigg - 3 stars Cul de sac by Joy Fielding - 3 stars The Second Life of Mirielle West by Amanda Skenandore - 4 stars Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day by Peter Zuckerman - 4 stars The Long Weekend by Gilly Macmillan - 4 stars Barb talked about her diagnosis and treatment for microscopic colitis
Stories we can't get enough of: Liza Minnelli wows crowd at recent surprise concert appearance! What is happening over at Lady Gaga's Camp! All her dancers are out for her upcoming world tour! LOJ Book Club: We Lie here by Rachel Howzell Hall!
Rachel Jois the show to talk about her new book! lori and Julai loved it!
Rachel Howzell Hall is the critically acclaimed author of the Amazon Charts bestseller These Toxic Things and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize-nominated And Now She's Gone, which was also nominated for the Lefty-, Barry-, Shamus- and Anthony Awards. Also author of the Audible Originals bestseller How It Ends, Rachel is a New York Times bestselling author of The Good Sister with James Patterson, She's received nominations and acclaim for They All Fall Down, an homage to Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, and for Land of Shadows, Skies of Ash, Trail of Echoes and City of Saviors in the Detective Elouise Norton series.Rachel is a former member of the board of directors for Mystery Writers of America and has been a featured writer on NPR's acclaimed Crime in the City series and the National Endowment for the Arts weekly podcast; she has also served as a mentor in Pitch Wars and the Association of Writers Programs. Rachel lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter. For more information, visit www.rachelhowzell.comFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/rachel.h.hallTwitter @RachelHowzellInstagram @rhowzellhallWebsite www.rachelhowzell.com*****************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/sistersincrime
Rachel Howzell Hall is an American author. Her latest book is These Toxic Things.
WAPL librarians Sarah and Desirae discuss fabulous fiction by Black authors for Black History Month. They chat about Brit Bennett's The Vanishing Half, as well as other novels they recommend. Plus, they talk about why some audiobooks delight them and others annoy them, as well as why they aren't put off by unlikable characters. Titles and authors discussed in this episode include: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett, The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton, These Toxic Things and Land of Shadows by Rachel Howzell Hall, and Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid. Also mentioned: Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid and the films Passing and Imitation of Life. Music: Tim Moor via Pixabay
You might be surprised how Rachel Howzell Hall uses longhand to spur her writing! She's the critically acclaimed author of the Amazon Charts bestseller These Toxic Things and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize-nominated And Now She's Gone, which was also nominated for the Lefty-, Barry-, Shamus- and Anthony Awards. Also author of the Audible Originals bestseller How It Ends, Rachel is a New York Times bestselling author of The Good Sister with James Patterson, and is a former member of the board of directors for Mystery Writers of America. She has been a featured writer on NPR's acclaimed Crime in the City series and the National Endowment for the Arts weekly podcast; she has also served as a mentor in Pitch Wars and the Association of Writers Programs. Rachel lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter. How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing. Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How do we build community and a sense of self after loss, especially the kind of loss that echoes for generations? James and Ashley speak with Australian Sri Lankan author Shankari Chandran about her new novel, Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens, and how her efforts to find connection in the writing community echo her Tamil family's work to build community after being dispossessed from their homeland in the Sri Lankan civil war. Shankari discusses writing from a place of anger and love, the changing Australian publishing landscape, and how literature creates an archive of the dispossessed. This episode connects to our conversations with previous guests Nardi Simpson (ep 18), Luke Stegemann (ep 26), David Heska Wanbli Weiden (ep 40), in which we explore the legacy of mass traumatic events on the health of communities and society. Shankari Chandran was raised in Canberra, Australia. She spent a decade in London, working as a lawyer in the social justice field, before returning to Australia, where she now lives with her husband and children. She is the author of two previous novels, Song of the Sun God, and The Barrier, and has been shortlisted for the Fairway National Literary Award and the Norma K Hemming Award for speculative fiction. Learn more about Shankari on her website, and buy a copy of Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens from your local bookshop, Booktopia or wherever else books are sold. Books and authors discussed in this episode: A Brief Marriage by Anuk Arudpragasam; Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell; Song of the Crocodile by Nardi Simpson (from ep 18); Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie; They All Fall Down by Rachel Howzell Hall; David Heska Wanbli Weiden (from ep 40); Soul Mountain by Gao Xingjian translated by Mabel Lee; Amnesia Road by Luke Stegemann (from ep 26) Check out Shankari's essay on writing and resilience published by Writing NSW. Plus, join Ashley for her Laneway Learning online workshop, The Joy of Creative Writing (Monday 31 January, 7:45-9pm AEDT) and her upcoming online event with Anna Downes (Thursday 3 Feb, 11am AEDT). Get in touch! Ashley's website: ashleykalagianblunt.com Ashley's Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt Ashley's Instagram: @akalagianblunt James' website: jamesmckenziewatson.com James' Twitter: @JamesMcWatson James' Instagram: @jamesmcwatson
Rachel Howzell Hall—author of These Toxic Things—is interviewed by Robert Justice. Links Rachel's Website Robert Justice's Website Crime Writers of Color Website
In the summer of 1975, Amity Island was terrorized by a serial killer...who happened to be a shark. That's how Rachel Howzell Hall, author of These Toxic Things, sees it. In this episode, she explains how Jaws, Steven Spielberg and Peter Benchley's classic tale of a shark running amok is, at its heart, a crime story. I gotta say, I was moved. https://www.rachelhowzell.com (Connect with Rachel Howzell Hall) Olivia Rutigliano, LitHub, July, 2020 - https://lithub.com/on-the-endless-symbolism-of-the-best-summer-movie-ever-made-jaws/ (On the Endless Symbolism of the Best Summer Movie Ever Made: Jaws (And How It Owes Its Dark Soul to Moby Dick)) Jessica Beebe, ScreenRant, September, 2020 -https://screenrant.com/jaws-movie-biggest-differences-peter-benchley-book/ ( Jaws: The Biggest Differences Between the Book and Steven Spielberg's Movie) Chris Morgan, Yardbarker, November, 2021 - https://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/20_facts_you_might_not_know_about_jaws/s1__35148047#slide_1 (Twenty Facts You Might Not Know About Jaws) (This one's a bit shaky) Maria Puente, USA Today, August, 2018 - https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2018/08/07/jaws-mystery-did-unidentified-cape-cod-murder-victim-appear-scene/923860002/ (Jaws Mystery: Did Long Unknown ‘Lady of the Dunes' Murder Victim Appear in Movie Scene?) https://www.thelongshadowpodcast.com (TLS on the web) https://twitter.com/LongShadowPod (TLS on Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/longshadowpod/ (TLS on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/longshadowpod/ (TLS on Facebook) https://ginnyrobbins.square.site (Ginny Robbins (original artwork)) https://ryanculwell.com/home (Ryan Culwell (theme music))
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Patrick Millikin and Barbara Peters in conversation with Yasmin Angoe and Rachel Howzell Hall
October is here, and we're ready to get creepy. This episode, we read These Toxic Things by Rachel Howzell Hall. It was full of creepy stalkers, ruthless serial killers, explosive family secrets and ... one big dummy of a main character. (Mickie, girl, here's some advice: don't sleep with dudes you suspect may have killed their own mother.) We also chat about getting into the holiday spirit, that L.A. life and Rachel's expanded KU universe. If you wanna be part of the cool kids club, head over to Pateron and sign up. You'll also get access to bonus materials including video and podcast outtakes. As always, a very special thank you to our Patrons: Ali, Andrea, Brittney, Bryonna, Catherine, Claire, Ellen, Emily, Erica, Frank, Heather, I Found This Great Book, Jennifer, Kat, Katie, Lauren, Martel, Melissa, Sylvia, Therese, Whitney and YM. We also love it when you rate, review and subscribe to us on iTunes, Google Play, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Special thanks to Suite45 for our theme song, Jones'n. And thanks to YOU for listening!
James and Ashley interview David Heska Wanbli Weiden about his multi-award-winning debut novel 'Winter Counts.' In it, they discuss the shocking American laws that let crimes on Native American Reservations go unpunished, the importance of food in cultural reclamation, and the marvel of Carhenge. Learn more about David on his website, and buy a copy of Winter Counts from your local bookshop, Booktopia or wherever else books are sold. 'Winter Counts' is a contemporary thriller about Virgil Wounded Horse, a hired vigilante on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Through it, Weiden reveals the profoundly broken criminal justice system on American reservations. David Heska Wanbli Weiden is an enrolled citizen of the Sicangu Lakota nation and the author of Winter Counts. His debut novel, Winter Counts was the winner of the 2021 Thriller Award for Best First Novel, the Spur Awards for Best Contemporary Novel and Best First Novel, the Barry Award for Best First Novel, the Lefty Award for Best Debut Novel, and the Tillie Olsen Award for Creative Writing. He lives in Colorado. Books and authors discussed in this episode: Jim Thompson, US noir author; Don Becker, Denver comedian; Razorblade Tears by SA Cosby; These Toxic Things by Rachel Howzell Hall; They Can't Take Your Name by Robert Justice; The House of Ashes by Stuart Neville; The Shadow House by Anna Downes (our guest from episode 5); The Looming Tower by Lawrence Wright; Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk Get in touch! Ashley's website: ashleykalagianblunt.com Ashley's Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt Ashley's Instagram: @akalagianblunt James' website: jamesmckenziewatson.com James' Twitter: @JamesMcWatson James' Instagram: @jamesmcwatson
Mystery phenom Rachell Howzell Hall is the pen behind the four-volume Elouise “Lou” Norton series. Readers and critics laud Hall's intrepid and memorable lead as “a strong and likeable African […]
In this episode, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Rachel Howzell Hall joins The Crew Reviews to discuss her latest must-read thriller, THESE TOXIC THINGS. “This cleverly plotted, surprise-filled novel offers well-drawn and original characters, lively dialogue, and a refreshing take on the serial killer theme. Hall continues to impress.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “The mystery plots are twisty and grabby, but also worth noting is the realistic rendering of a Black L.A. neighborhood locked in a battle over gentrification.”—Los Angeles Times Rachel is a past member of the board of directors for Mystery Writers of America and has been a featured writer on NPR's acclaimed Crime in the City series and the National Endowment for the Arts weekly podcast; she has also served as a mentor in Pitch Wars and the Association of Writers Programs. Don't forget to subscribe to The Crew Reviews, hit the "LIKE" button, and leave a comment. And if you want to learn more about the guys from The Crew or see additional author interviews, visit us at http://www.thecrewreviews.com Follow us on social media Twitter | https://twitter.com/CREWbookreviews Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thecrewreviews Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/thecrewreviews/
This week on the podcast I read and discussed "These Toxic Things" by Rachel Howzell Hall. Next week I'll be reading "Black Buck" by Mateo Askaripour.
It's the end of summer and we have a super sized episode for you. 5 amazing authors including Matthew Fitzsimmons (Constance), Rachel Howzell Hall (These Toxic Things) Taylor Moore (Down Range), Tessa Lunney (Autumn Leaves, 1922) and Elisabeth De Mariaffi (The Retreat) All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode inclludes: Blueprint by Jahzzar Sunday by Otis McDonald Knock Knock by Podington Bear Magic In The Other by Cruiser Warm Up Suit by Broke For Free Something Wobbly by Broke For Free Ramona by Macchiato Funky Boots for Seven Miles by Kielokaz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the podcast I discuss Stanley Crouch's 1995 collection of essays "The All-American Skin Game." Next week I'll be talking about Rachel Howzell Hall's "These Toxic Things." Stay safe, stay Black and keep reading! Crouch talking about 50 Cent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-st9gbEHDc
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Today I am happy to welcome back to the show Rachel Howzell Hall to talk about her...
This week I feature mystery author Rachel Howzell Hall. An award-winning mystery author. https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/132
Rachel Howzell Hall, one of the amazing keynote speakers coming to Colorado Gold this October, is the critically acclaimed author and Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist for And Now She's Gone. A New York Times bestselling author of The Good Sister with James Patterson, Rachel is an Anthony, International Thriller Writers and Lefty Award nominee. She's also the author of They All Fall Down, and four novels in a series featuring detective Elouise Norton: Land of Shadows, Skies of Ash, Trail of Echoes and City of Saviors. She is a past member of the board of directors for Mystery Writers of America and has been a featured writer on NPR's acclaimed Crime in the City series and the National Endowment for the Arts weekly podcast.. Rachel has served as a mentor in Pitch Wars and the Association of Writers Programs. Rachel lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter. For more information, visit www.rachelhowzell.com Intro Music by Moby Gratis: https://mobygratis.com/ Outro Music by Dan-o-Songs: https://danosongs.com/
Join us for a modern-day forensic thriller - Land of Shadows by Rachel Howzell Hall. Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen. There is discussion of our first in-person recording in Mystery Business, and Hannah meets another member of the team in Purrcule Pawrot. We also discuss 90s snacks, Line of Duty and the correct pronunciation of Colin. Next book: Booked for Murder by Val McDermid. In the mood for more mystery? Then check out Episode 10 - If I should Die - Grace F. Edwards, also starring a female detective in the modern day. Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Send us a show highlight: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.
In this episode, Linda Hengerer talks with Shawn Reilly Simmons about culinary cozy mysteries, Malice Domestic and 2021's More Than Malice, and writing. Shawn Reilly Simmons is the Agatha and Anthony Award-winning author and editor of The Red Carpet Catering Mysteries and of twenty short stories appearing in various anthologies. She serves on the Board of Malice Domestic, is an editor at Level Best Books and a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, the Crime Writers' Association, and International Thriller Writers. She lives in historic Frederick, Maryland, with her husband and son. Visit Shawn at www.shawnreillysimmons.com.Find out more about Malice Domestic and More Than Malice at www.malicedomestic.org.Podcast: Five Compelling Questions with ShawnFacebook: ShawnReillySimmonsAuthorTwitter: ShawnRSimmonsInstagram: ShawnRSimmonsGet to know Shawn - The Tart Words Baker's Dozen:1. Plotter or Pantser? Combo? I'm a pantser for sure. I'd like to be more of a plotter, but for some reason it doesn't stick with me. 2. Tea or Coffee? Coffee in the morning, and tea later on (in colder months).3. Beer, Wine, or Cocktails? All of the above! I'm taking a break from wine right now, so I'm drinking more vodka and soda with my own mixers (fresh herbs and citrus). This is my usual spring/summer routine, when I'm out running more in the sun. 4. Snacks: Sweet or Savory? Savory. I love a good dessert, but can go months without sweets. Chips on the other hand…I'll eat the whole bag and look for more. 5. Indie Published, Traditionally Published, or Hybrid? Traditionally published. 6. Strict Writing Schedule: Yes or No. Yes. When I'm on top of my game or on deadline, I write for 2-3 hours early mornings. The rest of the day is for working on my other jobs (Malice and Level Best)7. Strictly Computer or Mix It Up? Computer, although I always have a journal with me to jot quick notes. I also use Google Keep and Notes for random thoughts when I'm away from my desk. And Pinterest to save articles that have kernels of inspiration in them. 8. Daily Goal: Yes or No. Yes, although I've been working on putting less pressure on myself in all areas of life. 9. Formal Track Progress: Yes or no. Yes, I use Scrivner which keeps my goals in front of me. 10. Special Writing Spot? If it's dark out and everyone is asleep still, I'll write in bed, or on the couch under a blanket. I love my desk but spend a lot of time there on other work that I try to mix it up during my creative hours. Coffee shops are good for me too (when we can do that again!)11. Writer's Block? This hasn't been a challenge for me (thank goodness). I have too many ideas. My challenge is managing time and accomplishing everything. 12. File of Ideas: Yes or No Yes (see Pinterest comment above, and journal notes)13. Favorite Author(s)? Oooh….that's a really long list, and I'll forget some folks I'm sure but off the top of my head now: Louise Penny, Ann Cleeves, Martin Edwards, Jennifer Hillier, SA Cosby, Stephen King, Megan Abbott, Sherry Harris, Bruce Coffin, Tana French, Gillian Flynn, Agatha Christie, Ruth Ware, Laura Lippman, Rachel Howzell Hall, Lori Rader-Day, Edwin Hill, Walter Mosley.
On this very special "Jaime's Birthday Episode" of Make That Paper, hosts Jaime Parker Stickle and Jason Beeber talk to one of Jaime's literary heroes, Rachel Howzell Hall about writing for work and writing as art, being able to afford a block of parmesan (the lambo of cheeses), and getting tongue-lashed by the one and only Gene Simmons. Find all things Rachel, including her current projects at: https://www.rachelhowzell.com/ Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RachelHowzell And buy ALL her books on Amazon (or wherever you like to buy your books): https://smile.amazon.com/Rachel-Howzell-Hall/e/B001H6IFS0%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share?sa-no-redirect=1 Follow the show on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/make_that_paper_podcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/makethatpaperpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/makethatpaperpc/ Follow Jaime on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaimeparkerstickle/ Twitter: twitter.com/JaimeStickle Follow Jason on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/jjbeebstagram/ Twitter: twitter.com/jasonjackbeeber --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/makethatpaperpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makethatpaperpodcast/support
It's Laura's turn to shout from the roof about one of her favourite genres! Today we discuss closed circle mysteries and locked room mysteries AKA mysteries that there's a set amount of suspects, and they're stuck in a location trying to figure out who the killer is!
Narrator Joniece Abbott-Pratt’s warm and vibrant voice embodies Marti Greenwood in Rachel Howzell Hall’s chilling and fast-paced suspense novella. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss this new audiobook that is perfect for your weekend listening. Marti, a writer, is trying to carve out a new life for herself away from her ex-husband, Emery. She’s just moved into a new home in L.A. with fresh oranges and cheerful neighbors—mostly. When she’s attacked in her home, Abbott-Pratt has listeners sharing Marti’s terror and her lingering trauma afterwards. Listeners won’t want to put the audiobook down while Marti is determined to find her attacker. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. Published by Audible, Inc. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com The Lyrids meteor shower can be seen April 16 -25, great family fun! In Jen Green’s The Planets and The Solar System, narrator Ruth Sillers treats young listeners and their families to an impressive scope of space information. “Given Sillers’s lively sense of wonder, the listener can’t help but be impressed by the vastness of the universe and our newfound knowledge of it.” (AudioFile) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode, KP sits down to talk to a young entrepreneur, Haley Baas. They talk about how her past has played a role in her choices today, how she is building for the future, and how a simple review of a soap on TikTok landed her a job opportunity. Listen in to hear how Haley is leveraging her social media platforms to share the knowledge she has about skin care, with sights to provide solutions to problems faced by millions. To get the Soap: Noble Formula Emu Soap ---- https://amzn.to/3finqPp Noble Formula Mango and Cocoa Butter Soap ---- https://amzn.to/3lY8uaE Noble Formula Argan Oil --- https://amzn.to/39gPtLh Get the book, And Now She's Gone by Rachel Howzell Hall, here --- https://amzn.to/31gGfds Facts Checked: -- Bajillion is an informal number, representing a large unspecified number. -- The original black and red Air Jordans were released in 1985.
Thriller author, Rachel Howzell-Hall, is interviewed by Robert Justice. Links Rachel Howzell-Hall’s Website Robert Justice’s Website Crime Writers of Color Website Podcast Music Provided by Chris Lang Jazz
Rachel Howzell Hall joins us for an awesome evening discussing our February book of the month "And Now She's Gone." Listener beware: SPOILERS! Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our book of the month, "And Now She's Gone," in our 'Book of the Month' shop!
Join Alyssa and Corban as they dive into their favorite psychological mystery novels. Books discussed are: “A Simple Favor” by Darcey Bell, “I Know Who You Are” by Alice Feeney, “The Death of Mrs. Westaway” by Ruth Ware, “One by One” by Ruth Ware, “They All Fall Down” by Rachel Howzell Hall, “The Black Jersey” by Jorge Zepeda Patterson.
This episode features an interview with Rachel Howzell Hall, author of the acclaimed Lou Norton series, as well as the standalone thrillers And Now She's Gone and They All Fall Down. But first, play another round of Author or Killer? with Amy and Bethany C. Morrow, and get the latest updates about Girl, 11.Read the full episode notes on www.asuiterclarke.com/podcast.
This is the forty-third episode of "Talking with Authors" by HEC Media and HEC Books. We're a program dedicated to speaking with some of the best selling authors around, covering many different genres.Today, our guest is Rachel Howzell Hall. We spoke with her via Zoom in September of 2020 about her newest book "And Now She's Gone" by publisher Macmillan.Rachel Howzell Hall is based in Los Angles and the author of 9 novels and many short stories and essays. She’s written science fiction, mystery, and crime stories featuring the character Lou Norton. But the story in “And Now She’s Gone” is one that really began a long time ago for her. We’ll find out more about the mix of magic, intrigue, and abuse in this latest work. And we’ll her about the literary volunteer efforts and very busy life outside of the page of author Rachel Howzell Hall on this edition of Talking With Authors from HEC Media and HEC Books.Our host and interviewer this time, Heather Ash.HEC Media is a production company out of St. Louis, Missouri. With the help of independent bookstore Left Bank Books and St. Louis County Library, we are able to sit down with these amazing writers and thought leaders to discuss their work, their inspiration, and what makes them special. You can watch video versions of most of our interviews at hecmedia.org.Host of this episode - Heather AshVideo Editor - Kerry MarksSupervising Producer - Julie WinkleProduction Support - Jayne Ballew & Christina ChastainHEC Media Executive Director - Dennis RiggsTalking with Authors Podcast Executive Producer - Christina ChastainPodcast Audio Editing - Ben SmithPodcast Producer - Rod MilamPodcast Host - Rod MilamYou can follow us on all social media platforms. Just search for "Talking with Authors":Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/talkingwithauthorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithauthorsTwitter: https://twitter.com/TalkingwAuthors
Narrator Je Nie Fleming’s soft voice is a good match for this mystery audiobook. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Michele Cobb discuss a story about Grayson Sykes, a new private eye excited for her first serious case finding a doctor’s missing ex-girlfriend. Fleming highlights Gray’s frustrations at making rookie mistakes, her growing suspicion of foul play, and her conflicted feelings for her male boss. Fleming adds intensity to the dialogue as Gray gets closer to the truth. The story deals with tough themes, which are thoughtfully woven into the fast-paced mystery, making the experience of listening to the audiobook even stronger. Published by Macmillan Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE AUDIO, dedicated to producing top-quality fiction and nonfiction audiobooks written and read by the best in the business. Visit penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/audiofile now to start listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Katie and Rincey appreciate talking about some good news and get into the fall spirit with some dark, creepy campus novels. This episode is sponsored by TBR, And Now She’s Gone by Rachel Howzell Hall and Chaos by Iris Johansen. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter! Show Notes Jordan Harper, author of She Rides Shotgun, tweeted that he’s turned in the manuscript for his second novel Layne Fargo’s novel They Never Learn is being adapted for TV Zac Efron is going to star in the new adaptation of Firestarter [Deadline] Amazon is adapting the forthcoming Jo Nesbo book, The Jealousy Man [Deadline] James Patterson donates $2.5 million to teachers to help them create classroom and at-home libraries for students [Publisher’s Weekly] Books Mentioned Dead Scared by Sharon Bolton Long Black Veil by Jennifer Finney Boylan Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam Snow by John Banville They Never Learn by Layne Fargo In the Study with the Wrench by Diana Peterfreund Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden Vera Kelly is Not a Mystery by Rosalie Knecht See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At the beginning of Rachel Howzell Hall’s latest crime novel, AND NOW SHE’S GONE, a fledgling black female private investigator, Gray Sykes, is trying to find a client’s girlfriend who has disappeared. The client, an arrogant doctor, seems more concerned about Gray retrieving his dog who disappeared with his girlfriend, than the girlfriend. But as the novel progresses it weaves a second storyline of another young woman that disappeared. With these two storylines, Hall weaves a tale of secrets, fear, and violence while sprinkling her protagonist with small flaws that makes Gray an endearing character that lightens the mood of the novel at times. Rachel Howzell Hall, author of the bestseller THEY ALL FALL DOWN and writes the acclaimed Lou Norton series which features a black female Los Angeles homicide detective. She is also the co-author with James Patterson of the novel The Good Sister.
At the beginning of Rachel Howzell Hall's latest crime novel, AND NOW SHE'S GONE, a fledgling black female private investigator, Gray Sykes, is trying to find a client's girlfriend who has disappeared. The client, an arrogant doctor, seems more concerned about Gray retrieving his dog who disappeared with his girlfriend, than the girlfriend. But as the novel progresses it weaves a second storyline of another young woman that disappeared. With these two storylines, Hall weaves a tale of secrets, fear, and violence while sprinkling her protagonist with small flaws that makes Gray an endearing character that lightens the mood of the novel at times. Rachel Howzell Hall, author of the bestseller THEY ALL FALL DOWN and writes the acclaimed Lou Norton series which features a black female Los Angeles homicide detective. She is also the co-author with James Patterson of the novel The Good Sister.
Isabel Lincoln is gone. Did she leave of her own volition or was she “disappeared” by, maybe, her jerk of a boyfriend? And where’s the labradoodle? That’s what Grayson Sykes, the protagonist in Rachel Howzell Hall’s latest thriller, And Now She’s Gone, is determined to find out
Patrick Millikin in conversation with Rachel Howzell Hall
Listen to these two leading ladies of suspense as they crack the case of how to write spine-tingling, sophisticated thrillers. Meg Gardiner specializes in heroines with big brains, from FBI agents to forensic psychiatrists to firecracker. And Rachel Howzell Hall, author of the Detective Elouise Norton series, has created an unforgettable protagonist. Moderated by Edgar Award winner Laurie King.
While this might not be the most stimulating of our podcasts, we didn't want to disappoint and not produce at all! Rebekah recommends the book Afterland by Lauren Beukes. Ing recommended Land of Shadows by Rachel Howzell Hall.
RACHEL HOWZELL HALL is the author of eight novels, including the critically-acclaimed Detective Elouise Norton series. Her standalone thriller THEY ALL FALL DOWN which came out in April pays homage to Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None. The third in her Lou Norton series, Trail of Echoes, received a Kirkus Star and was one of Kirkus Reviews 'Books That Kept Us Up All Night.' Land of Shadows and Skies of Ash (Forge) were included on the Los Angeles Times' "Books to Read This Summer" for 2014 and 2015, and the New York Times called Lou Norton "a formidable fighter--someone you want on your side." Lou was included in The Guardian's Top 10 Female Detectives in Fiction." Rachel also collaborated with James Patterson and BookShots on "The Good Sister" in the New York Times bestselling The Family Lawyer. A featured writer on NPR's acclaimed 'Crime in the City' series and the National Endowment for the Arts weekly podcast, Rachel has also served as a mentor in AWP's Writer to Writer Program and is currently on the board of directors of the Mystery Writers of America. She was named one of Apple iBooks' "10 Authors to Read in 2017." She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter. Matt Coyle is the author of the award-sinning Rick Cahill crime series.
Happy August, readers! This month, we wanted a light beach read to help us make it through these remaining dog days of summer. Instead, we got a wild And Then There Were None-inspired murder fest where a man gets boiled alive in a hot tub. Fun. We read They All Fall Down, by Rachel Howzell Hall, and it's full to the brim of assholes. We read as an equally asshole-y lawyer lures them to a tropical paradise where they're cut down one by one. There are guns, cocaine, poisonous sushi and, deadliest of all, the world's longest silk scarf. Listen in as we discuss this motley crew of murderers and bandits and decide who had the best (worst?) death. No BCLChat question this time! In our next episode, we’re trying something new. Instead of asking you guys a question and sharing your answers, we’re going to pick a topic or issue to discuss and have more structured (read: researched lol) conversations about them. More episodes like our #RITASsoWhite discussion, for example. Next chat, we’re discussing black booktubers and discuss the issues they face on the platform. Thanks for listening and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to us on iTunes. As always, thank you to Suite45 for our theme song, Jones’n.
In Rachel Howzell Hall’s new novel THEY ALL FALL DOWN, the protagonist Miriam Macy, is a 40 something year divorced mother of a teenaged daughter who has seen better days. She has legal problems, anxiety issues, and a contentious relationship with her exhusband and daughter. When she is invited to participate in a reality show on an island in Mexico, she hopes that the magic missing in her life will return with this adventure. Instead she finds she, along with six other people, were invited to the island to under false pretenses. THEY ALL FALL DOWN is a contemporary morality play that examines the wages of sins from from the perspective of a black woman who once thought she had it all.
Happy July! It's a chattier chat than usual as we dig into some book news from around Twitter and the business pages. Angie Thomas kicks off Twitter controversy by ... asking not to be tagged in reviews? Microsoft shut down its ebook service, meaning customers who bought books through that service lost them. This is a good reminder to us all that we don’t actually own our ebooks. Loud, ignorant people on the internet are mad that Halle Bailey got a job as Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid remake. We also asked you all what upcoming releases you're most looking forward to. You gave us some great titles to add to our TBR. Thanks to @curvyblackgeek, @almost_esq, @IamTammiJ and @charelliam for sending us their picks! As always, thanks for listening and be sure to check out our next episode when we read and discuss They All Fall Down by Rachel Howzell Hall.
Kristen chats with Rachel Howzell Hall about her new novel THEY ALL FALL DOWN (which features not just one but SEVEN unlikeable characters!), why unlikeability is in the eye of the beholder, and what it's like to write unlikeable female characters as a woman of color.
Today's episode is an interview Jill did with suspense writer Rachel Howzell Hall, author of the new book They All Fall Down. Jill and Rachel discuss Agatha Christie, seven deadly sins, and locked room mysteries. Interview was recorded live at ALA Midwinter 2019 Music: Provided royalty free from www.bensound.com Podcast Overview: We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter. We are proud to be an Evergreen Podcast Signature Program. For more information visit www.evergreenpodcasts.com
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Today’s author interview guest is Rachel Howzell Hall, author of They All Fall Down. For fans of thrilling contemporary suspense, Rachel Howzell Hall’s brilliant stand-alone novel brings seven sinners to a private island for a reckoning that will leave you breathless. […]
Check out our sponsors! * The Shelf Addiction Merch Store! Buy your next favorite bookish t-shirt!: http://www.shelfaddiction.com/merch.html* 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/signupEp 259Tonight on BOOK CHAT, I'm interviewing author Rachel Howzell Hall. She shares her new stand-alone mystery, They All Fall Down. Don't forget to check out Rachel's lightning round Q&A at the end of the interview!Pick up copies of the book(s) mentioned during the interview!They All Fall Down | https://amzn.to/2HY5olI (available now for preorder, available on Tuesday April 9, 2019)Land of Shadows (Detective Elouise Norton #1) | https://amzn.to/2K0gCb4Connect with Rachel Howzell Hall!https://twitter.com/RachelHowzellhttps://www.facebook.com/LouNortonNovelshttp://www.rachelhowzell.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***********************************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/ -Lightning Round: Zencastr standard background music -- licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)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! * The Shelf Addiction Merch Store! Buy your next favorite bookish t-shirt!: http://www.shelfaddiction.com/merch.html* 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/signupEp 259Tonight on BOOK CHAT, I'm interviewing author Rachel Howzell Hall. She shares her new stand-alone mystery, They All Fall Down. Don't forget to check out Rachel's lightning round Q&A at the end of the interview!Pick up copies of the book(s) mentioned during the interview!They All Fall Down | https://amzn.to/2HY5olI (available now for preorder, available on Tuesday April 9, 2019)Land of Shadows (Detective Elouise Norton #1) | https://amzn.to/2K0gCb4Connect with Rachel Howzell Hall!https://twitter.com/RachelHowzellhttps://www.facebook.com/LouNortonNovelshttp://www.rachelhowzell.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***********************************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/ -Lightning Round: Zencastr standard background music -- licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)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.
Well, any day is a good day to profess affection… so—I admit—I’m in love. With books written by today’s guest! There’s this character named Elouise Norton who has captured my heart! Why? Because she’s so human… It’s like I know her. So I’m stoked that I got to interview her creator during a visit to Los Angeles! Critically acclaimed crime fiction writer Rachel Howzell Hall is the author of several books, including the Lou Norton series, and another title, They All Fall Down, which will be released on April 9. We discuss a range of things from her origins as a writer, how she explores through her characters, the dualities and unexpected realities of her page people (her characters), and more! Take a listen to Rachel Howzell Hall, critically acclaimed author and guest for Planet Noun Episode 15! Read more at https://planetnoun.com. ==== Part 1—00:00-08:10 Where it all started Part 1a—08:16-17:07—How a character, Detective Elouise Norton, was a tutor to Howzell Hall Part 2—17:04-29:02 Characters you don’t expect… dualities and unexpected realities. Part 3—29:05-36:20 Rachel’s journey toward crime fiction Part 4—36:28-42:37 Reconciling characters and subject matter with a churchy upbringing Part 5—42:40-end Most gratifying moments as an author, and maximizing her time as an author who also has a family and a full time job
Hey hey! This episode is a special one because we got to talk about and to one of our favorite writers, Rachel Howzell Hall. We speak about her creative process, the dearth of Black female crime writers, and her love of Prince!Links to news discussed in show:Lambda Literary Awardshttps://themillions.com/2018/06/2018-lambda-literary-awards-honor-lgbtq-literature.htmlLaundromat Bookshttp://www.dailylocal.com/general-news/20180519/nonprofit-creates-libraries-at-laundromats18 Black Music Month Readshttps://bookriot.com/2018/06/07/must-read-books-about-black-music/
Today our podcast connects with Rachel Howzell Hall, author of A Quiet Storm (Scribner), The View from Here, No One Knows You’re Here, and the Detective Elouise Norton series (Forge Books). She serves on the Board of Directors for the Mystery Writers of America, and has participated as a mentor in the Association of Writers & Writing Programs’ Writer-to-Writer program. Producer: Jon-Barrett Ingels and Kevin Staniec Manager: Sarah Becker Host: Jon-Barrett Ingels Guest: Rachel Howzell Hall
Establishing your creative identity while balancing essential elements of emotion and style with William M. Brandon III, Rachel Howzell Hall, and Yi Shun Lai. Recorded live on Saturday, July 9 at the Orange Public Library & History Center in Orange, California. Throughout the month of July, during the Summer Writing Project, 1888 and JukePop present a series of free educational essays, lectures, and podcast episodes produced for the community and available to support our Top 25 with advancing their stories. We have branded July the Summer Writing Project: Workshop Session. For more information about Summer Writing Project 2016 please visit 1888.center/swp. For more details on our free Summer Writing Project events please visit 1888.center/swp16-events. Producer: Jon-Barrett Ingels and Kevin Staniec Manager: Sarah Becker Host: Jon-Barrett Ingels Guest: William M. Brandon III, Rachel Howzell Hall, and Yi Shun Lai
Welcome to episode 8 featuring interviews with Rachel Howzell Hall, James Ziskin, Ryan Gattis and Erik Storey. With special appearances by: Rob Hart, Todd Robinson, Jake Hinkson, Brad Parks, Brain Panowich, Joe Clifford and Val McDermid. All music used by permission of the creative commons license. Music featured in this episode: Real Swing Shet by Menage Quad Ground Cayenne by The Good Lawdz Swing 39 by Latche Swing Devil on my Shoulder by The Underscore Orkestra A Lil Something Somethin by The Good Lawdz Super Bubbly by Jesse Spillane Mr Trumpet by Ketsa Bonbon by Hicham Chahidi All Hot Lights by Podington Bear Buddy Guy by Podington Bear The Itis by Polyrhythmics Hungaria by Latche Swing
With her character Lou Norton, Hall creates one of the few African American female detectives.
With her character Lou Norton, Hall creates one of the few African American female detectives.
With her character Lou Norton, Hall creates one of the few African American female detectives.
With her character Lou Norton, Hall creates one of the few African American female detectives.
Show's a bit different this week. Tahmeka's traveling for work, so I'm (Jeanette) manning it solo. I'm speaking with Léonicka Valcius about Canadian literature, working for Scholastic Book Fair and also the Festival of Literary Diversity that we talked about briefly in the last show. Léonicka also provides a reading list of excellent Canadian books/authors to check out. Show rounds out with a solo "What Are You Reading?" because I'm newly obsessed with Rachel Howzell Hall and needed to fangirl.
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