Podcast appearances and mentions of Robert Crais

Screenwriter and novelist, Robert Crais, joins Simon and Matt for a chat about his processes, favourite authors, screen adaptations - and who he'd invite to his fantasy dinner party. We also hear from fellow crime author, Steve Cavanagh, who is a huge Robert Crais fan - and - put him on our radar in the first place! (so it seemed apt) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

International bestselling author and screenwriter, Robert Crais, joins Simon and Matt for a chat about his new novel 'The Big Empty'. They chat about his inspirations for the story and characters, and how the classic TV shows he worked on in the 70s and 80s have influenced his writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Only one other author has made more appearances on the program.

Traci Beller was thirteen when her father disappeared in the sleepy town of Rancha, not far from Los Angeles. The evidence says Tommy Beller abandoned his family, but Traci never believed it. The police couldn't find her dad and neither could the detectives hired by her mother, but now, ten years later, Traci is a super-popular influencer with millions of followers and the money to hire the best detective she can find: Elvis Cole.   A ten-years-cold missing person case is almost always a loser, but Elvis heads to Rancha where an ex-con named Sadie Givens and her daughter, Anya, might have a line on the missing man.  But when Elvis finds himself shadowed by a gang of brutal criminals, what began as a simple missing persons case becomes far more sinister, and Elvis calls in his ex-Marine, ex-cop friend, Joe Pike, to even the odds.   As Elvis and Joe follow Tommy Beller's trail into the depths of a monstrous, hidden evil, the case flips on its head.  Victims become predators, predators become prey, and when everyone is a victim, can Elvis Cole save them all?  The truth must come out no matter the cost, so Elvis must face the big empty to see justice done.   ABOUT THE AUTHOR Robert Crais is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-four novels, twenty of them featuring private investigator Elvis Cole and his enigmatic partner, Joe Pike. Crais was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America  and has received numerous awards, among them an Anthony Award from the World Mystery Convention, multiple Shamus and Barry Awards, and a Falcon Award from the Maltese Falcon Society of Japan. His novels have been translated around the world. A native of Louisiana, he lives in Los Angeles. For more info on the book click HERE  

Host Diana Korte speaks with Crime Writer Robert Crais, whose books have been translated into 42 languages, about his private investigator Elvis Cole and his enigmatic partner Joe Pike who race to find a terrifying, unidentified killer in this unpredictable thriller, THE BIG EMPTY.   Traci Beller was thirteen when her father disappeared in the sleepy town of Rancha, not far from Los Angeles. The evidence says Tommy Beller abandoned his family, but Traci never believed it. Now, ten years later, Traci is a high-profile influencer with millions of followers and the money to hire the best detective she can find: Elvis Cole. Elvis heads to Rancha where an ex-con named Sadie Givens and her daughter, Anya, might have a line on the missing man.  But when Elvis finds himself shadowed by a gang of vicious criminals, the missing persons cold case becomes far more sinister. He calls his ex-Marine friend, Joe Pike, for help, and they follow Tommy Beller's trail into the depths of a monstrous, hidden evil.     

Robert Crais, author of "The Forgotten Man: An Elvis Cole Novel," talks about what happened when the main character ran away as a young boy and the unlikely father figure he found in his life. The full interview from a 2005 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts. Photo: robertcrais.com

Award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author, Robert Crais, returns to talk with me about the destruction of the recent LA fires, writing “enlightened” crime fiction, and the 20th in his Elvis Cole and Joe Pike series THE BIG EMPTY. Robert Crais is the author of 24 novels, 20 featuring private investigator Elvis Cole and his laconic ex-cop partner, Joe Pike. The first in the series, The Monkey's Raincoat, won the Anthony and Macavity Awards and was nominated for the Edgar Award. The 20th in the series, THE BIG EMPTY, is described as an unpredictable and powerful thriller, and "Cole and Pike's toughest case yet, testing their loyalty to their clients and themselves in ways they've never been tested before.” #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson said of the book, “Elvis Cole and Joe Pike are right up there with Harry Bosch and Reacher as must reads….It's close to flawless. Robert Crais has mastered the fine art of storytelling.” In a previous life Robert Crais was an Emmy-nominated TV writer/producer and spent several years writing scripts for classic television series like Hill Street Blues, Cagney & Lacey, and Miami Vice. 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 Part Two of this file Robert Crais and I discussed: What writing 20 novels for the same hit series means to him How he became a master of LA detective fiction Why every novel gets harder than the last The catharsis of storytelling for both writer and reader How to keep going  And a lot more! Show Notes: How #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Robert Crais Writes: Part One robertcrais.com Racing the Light (An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel Book 19) by Robert Crais (Amazon) Robert Crais Author Page on Amazon Robert Crais on Facebook Robert Crais on Instagram Robert Crais on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Crais is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-four novels, twenty of them featuring private investigator Elvis Cole and his enigmatic, ex-Marine partner, Joe Pike. Before writing novels, Crais spent several years writing for such major television series as Hill Street Blues, Cagney & Lacey, and Miami Vice. Visit his website at https://www.robertcrais.com/ Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley #terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #Chicago63 #RobertCrais #TheBigEmpty

#1 New York Times Bestselling author and Mystery Writers of America Grand Master, Robert Crais returns with the twentieth novel in the Elvis Cole & Joe Pike series. THE BIG EMPTY is a rapid fire story centered on a social media influencer's search for her missing father. The police have long believed the man ran away from his family ten years ago. The daughter isn't easily convinced and calls on Elvis Cole to uncover the truth. Few characters have the following and rabid fan support after a twenty book run. Crais tells us why (it's amazing) and how Elvis and Joe have endured. Fans of the series will love the return to the relationship of two very different men. New readers could jump into the series now and become hooked just as easily. Do yourself a favor and snag a copy of THE BIG EMPTY.

Robert Crais is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-four novels, twenty of them featuring private investigator Elvis Cole and his enigmatic, ex-Marine partner, Joe Pike. Before writing novels, Crais spent several years writing for such major television series as Hill Street Blues, Cagney & Lacey, and Miami Vice. Visit his website at https://www.robertcrais.com/ Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley #terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #Chicago63 #RobertCrais #TheBigEmpty

#1 New York Times Bestselling author and Mystery Writers of America Grand Master, Robert Crais returns with the twentieth novel in the Elvis Cole & Joe Pike series. THE BIG EMPTY is a rapid fire story centered on a social media influencer's search for her missing father. The police have long believed the man ran away from his family ten years ago. The daughter isn't easily convinced and calls on Elvis Cole to uncover the truth. Few characters have the following and rabid fan support after a twenty book run. Crais tells us why (it's amazing) and how Elvis and Joe have endured. Fans of the series will love the return to the relationship of two very different men. New readers could jump into the series now and become hooked just as easily. Do yourself a favor and snag a copy of THE BIG EMPTY.

#1 New York Times bestselling author ROBERT CRAIS joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss THE BIG EMPTY, the latest thriller in the Elvis Cole/Joe Pike series! Robert shared fantastic insights about the heart of this enduring and beloved character, Elvis. We talked about his strong sense of right and wrong, his deep father wound, and his ability to bring empty people together in ways that we may not have expected – a father figure, a friend, and much more. How does he walk that line between being stealthy and being a man of his word? We talked about the enigmatic “kill car” and what it represents … or provides. As a special treat – Robert shared from the heart how he views his relationship with readers! Poignant and beautiful! You'll be so glad you tuned in!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

NOTE: Preface to Part Two of this prescient interview with a master of the craft: “[Crais is] an enlightened crime writer.”—New York Times Book Review Award-winning and #1 NY Times bestselling author, Robert Crais, spoke to me about breathing life into the ur detective novel, the legacy of Raymond Chandler, his love of LA, and his latest, "Racing the Light." Robert Crais is the author of 23 novels, 19 of which feature private investigator Elvis Cole and his laconic ex-cop partner, Joe Pike. The first in the series, The Monkey's Raincoat, won the Anthony and Macavity Awards and was nominated for the Edgar Award. The latest is Racing the Light, described as "... a pulse-pounding read and Elvis Cole's most dangerous case yet." Bestselling author David Baldacci called it "... another grand slam for the master storyteller Robert Crais. If there's a better dynamic duo than Elvis Cole and Joe Pike in all of crime fiction, I'm not aware of it.” On Reader's Digest's list of "30 new books we can't wait to read in 2022," Kirkus Reviews said that, "... [Crais] keeps the traditional detective novel alive and well." In a previous life Robert Crais was an Emmy-nominated TV writer/producer and spent several years writing scripts for classic television series like Hill Street Blues, Cagney & Lacey, and Miami Vice. Stay calm and write on ... Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please "Follow" us to automatically see new interviews. In this file Robert Crais and I discussed: Burning out as a TV writer and chasing the dream of becoming a novelist Why he never anticipated fame How his novel LA Requiem changed the trajectory of his career When your author name gets bigger than the title Why he'll always be a meticulous outliner And a lot more! Show Notes: robertcrais.com Racing the Light (An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel Book 19) by Robert Crais (Amazon) Robert Crais Author Page on Amazon Robert Crais on Facebook Robert Crais on Instagram Robert Crais on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A vanished father. A TikTok star desperate for answers. And a cold case that's about to explode. Legendary crime writer Robert Crais joins us to crack open "The Big Empty," where Elvis Cole and Joe Pike slam headfirst into their darkest case yet. What starts as a desperate daughter's search for truth spirals into a deadly game of predator and prey on the savage streets of LA. In this no-holds-barred interview, Crais reveals how he transforms a simple missing persons case into a nightmare that will push his iconic detective duo to their absolute limits. When victims become hunters and justice comes at a brutal price, who's really hunting whom? Get ready - this conversation hits every nerve that makes Crais the undisputed master of Los Angeles noir. Learn more about Robert visit: https://www.robertcrais.com/ Purchase your copy of THE BIG EMPTY https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/589944/the-big-empty-by-robert-crais/ _________________________________________ 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/ Don't forget to subscribe to The Crew Reviews, hit the "LIKE" button, and leave a comment.

Listen to Robert Crais discuss his latest book. Allison Brennan chats with Robert Crais about THE BIG EMPTY which is arguably his best book to date -- and Allison has read them all. You don't want to miss this! "Private investigator Elvis Cole and his enigmatic partner, Joe Pike, face a cryptic case and a terrifying, unpredictable killer in this twisty, satisfying thriller (the 20th in the series) from #1 New York Times bestselling author Robert Crais." Check out Robert's social media: Website: http://robertcrais.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealRobertCrais Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertcrais X: https://x.com/robertcrais Allison on social media: Website: http://allisonbrennan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllisonBrennan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abwrites/ X: https://x.com/Allison_Brennan Substack: https://murdershewrites.substack.com

Listen to Robert Crais discuss his latest book. Allison Brennan chats with Robert Crais about THE BIG EMPTY which is arguably his best book to date -- and Allison has read them all. You don't want to miss this! "Private investigator Elvis Cole and his enigmatic partner, Joe Pike, face a cryptic case and a terrifying, unpredictable killer in this twisty, satisfying thriller (the 20th in the series) from #1 New York Times bestselling author Robert Crais." Check out Robert's social media: Website: http://robertcrais.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealRobertCrais Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertcrais X: https://x.com/robertcrais Allison on social media: Website: http://allisonbrennan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllisonBrennan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abwrites/ X: https://x.com/Allison_Brennan Substack: https://murdershewrites.substack.com

Elvis Cole and his enigmatic partner, Joe Pike, race to find a terrifying, unidentified killer in this twisting, unpredictable thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Robert Crais.Traci Beller was thirteen when her father disappeared in the sleepy town of Rancha, not far from Los Angeles. The evidence says Tommy Beller abandoned his family, but Traci never believed it. Now, ten years later, Traci is a high-profile influencer with millions of followers and the money to hire the best detective she can find: Elvis Cole.Elvis heads to Rancha where an ex-con named Sadie Givens and her daughter, Anya, might have a line on the missing man. But when Elvis finds himself shadowed by a gang of vicious criminals, the missing persons cold case becomes far more sinister.Elvis calls his ex-Marine friend, Joe Pike, for help, and they follow Tommy Beller's trail into the depths of a monstrous, hidden evil. The case flips on its head, victims become predators, predators become prey, and the question becomes: Can Elvis Cole save them all from this nightmare?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.

Los Cuentos de la Casa de la Bruja es un podcast semanal de audio-relatos de misterio, ciencia ficción y terror. Cada viernes, a las 10 de la noche, traemos un nuevo programa. Alternamos entre episodios gratuitos para todos nuestros oyentes y episodios exclusivos para nuestros fans. ¡Si te gusta nuestro contenido suscríbete! Y si te encanta considera hacerte fan desde el botón azul APOYAR y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo. Tu aporte es de mucha ayuda para el mantenimiento de este podcast. ¡Gracias por ello! Mi nombre es Juan Carlos. Dirijo este podcast y también soy locutor y narrador de audiolibros, con estudio propio. Si crees que mi voz encajaría con tu proyecto o negocio contacta conmigo y hablamos. :) Contacto profesional: info@locucioneshablandoclaro.com www.locucioneshablandoclaro.com También estoy en Twitter: @VengadorT Y en Instagram: juancarlos_locutor Música, Epidemic Sound, con licencia: Domesticated, de Bo the Drifter Ilustración, Pixabay, con licencia: https://pixabay.com/es/photos/tabl%C3%B3n-elecci%C3%B3n-en-casa-o-perdido-729442/ Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

From USA Today bestselling author Robert Swartwood comes another bone-chilling thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.While on vacation in Las Vegas, a businessman wakes up in a strange hotel room to find a dead woman in the bathtub.Panicked, he runs. But before he can get far, a pair of detectives stop him.Desperate, he tells them that he's innocent. That there's no way he killed the woman. That he'll do anything not to go to prison.That's when they offer him a way out.But there is no way out—as the detectives will soon learn.Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Michael Sloan, and Robert Crais, The Killing Room races readers from one revelation to the next at breathtaking speed.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.

Einstein Flint is an ex-rodeo rider, born in Brooklyn and raised in every other borough in the city. Now, he's banged-up, burnt out and back in NYC, bouncing at Boom Boom's. Dasha Bragin was smart, fearless and…remorseless as desert sun. But now she's dead and the cops are pretty sure Flint is their guy. Flint and Dasha had been a couple before the cops found her body, damaged in ways that don't allow the next breath. When word on the street gets out that Flint had brought somebody into town to kill her, the police are even more certain they have their man. Flint learns the street chatter is coming from people that Flint thought were his friends—he's not sure who he can trust or why he's being setup. Flint finds the first loose thread when Dasha's roommate, Mya, shows up at his door looking for help. Dasha and Mya, had taken off a private, high stakes game for almost a million dollars and then left a trail of bread crumbs. But they had picked the wrong game—these boys would kill you for insulting their sister. Take their money? They would pull you apart, one thin layer at a time…until the only thing between you and dead was that wishes don't come true. Einstein has to find a path to the real killers and take them down without becoming part of the body count.Boom Boom's Last Call is influenced by characters like James Sallis' Lew Griffin, Robert Crais's Elvis Cole and a young Dave Robicheaux—men who know that words like honor and duty have become a punch line…but they just don't get the jokeSupport 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.

Books this month: Kaya, by Craig Wes; Mouse Guard, by David Petersen; The Compleat Moonshadow, by Jean Marc DeMatteis; Marlfox, by Brian Jacques; Kitchens of the Great Midwest, by J. Ryan Stradal; Wool, by Hugh Howey; Demolition Angel, by Robert Crais; The Hunter, by Jennifer Herrera; The Great Transition, by Nick Fuller Googins; "Mall of America" by Susanne Wang; 33 1/3 Aja, by Don Breithaupt; 33 1/3 Come Away with ESG, by Sherry Percy; It Never Ends, by Tom Sharpling; Endzone, by Don DeLillo.

In this interview, C.J. and I discuss Storm Watch, weaving together two central mysteries into each book, how there is now more fiction focused on the outdoors than there used to be, the Joe Pickett TV series, incorporating a political element into his books because of the large amount of public land in Wyoming, crypto-mining, and much more. C.J.'s recommended reads are: Desert Star by Michael Connelly Napoleon by Andrew Roberts Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Robert Crais, Lucy Clarke, Katherine St. John, Joey Hartstone, and Julie Clark. Storm Watch can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Ask Me Anything question for me for April's episode? Submit it here. Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Scragg is a northerner born and bred, and has had a random mix of jobs to date, including bookseller, pizza deliverer, Karate instructor, and Football Coach. He originally intended to join the legal profession, but after getting his degree, ended up with a job in Telecoms. Writing was something he hadn't done much of since he left school, until around seven years ago when an idea for a book popped up that he found too interesting to ignore, and his lead character, Jake Porter, plus his partner Nick Styles started to nag him to write it. His first novel, What Falls Between the Cracks, is the first in the Porter & Styles series. It was pitched during the 2016 Theakston's Crime Festival at the “Dragon's Pen”, to a panel of agents and editors, managing to get four ‘yes' votes, and has since been picked up by Allison & Busby. It's due to be released in Hardback and e-book on 19th April 2018, with paperback to follow on 20th September. Robert lives in Tyne & Wear, with his wife, children and dog. Away from work and writing, he's a long-suffering follower of Newcastle United, fan of all things martial arts, scuba diving and mountain climbing, and self-confessed crime fiction junkie. His favourites in the genre include Harlan Coben, Robert Crais, Linwood Barclay, Lee Child, Michael Connelly, Sarah Hilary, Mari Hannah, Mark Billingham and Howard Linskey to name but a few. Robert is also a founding member of the North East Noir crime writers group that was born following a workshop at Newcastle Noir crime writing festival in 2015, which meets regularly to discuss each other's WIP's, offer/receive feedback & chat about all things crime fiction related. Check out Robert's blog for his latest ramblings on his journey so far into the world of crime writing. Website:https://www.robertscragg.com/books/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gemma-louise-hirst/message

Private investigator Elvis Cole and his enigmatic partner Joe Pike are back on the case in the new mystery/thriller “Racing the Light.”  We are honored to have as our guest #1 New York Times bestselling author Robert Crais.  Bob's insights on developing crime fiction are fascinating.  We'll talk with him about his career in film and television and how he has maintained a super successful franchise with characters millions of readers love!

Douglas Skeleton is one of Scotland's most celebrated crime writers with dark stories that meld history and contemporary life stretching from the tough streets of his hometown of Glasgow to the wildness of the Scottish Highlands. We're talking Where Demons Hide, Douglas's latest thriller with a supernatural edge, featuring crime reporter, Rebecca Connolly. Hi there. I'm your host, Jenny Wheeler. And in today's Binge Reading, Rebecca's skepticism is challenged after a body is found on a lonely moor in the center of a pentagram.  A woman has been frightened to death. But was she killed by supernatural means or is there a more down to earth explanation? This Week's Giveaway Our giveaway this week is a preview of my new mystery. Susannah's Secret the second book in the Home At Last series set in 1870s, California, Get the first four chapters of Susannah's Secret – download here: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/t7i1brbmtt As usual links for downloading the first four chapters of that book, plus all the links to this episode can be found in the show notes on the website www.thejoysof bingereading.com And remember if you enjoy what you hear, add a review of the show to your favorite podcast site, so others will hear about us too. Links to this episode The Ice Cream Wars: Douglas Skelton and Lisa Brownlie:  https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/1648791 BBC Documentary on the Ice Cream Wars: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001d3jv Culloden and the Jacobite Defeat:  https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/culloden James Stewart: James of the Glen:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Stewart_of_the_Glen Kidnapped, Robert Louis Stevenson; https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/325128.Kidnapped Alan Breck Stewart: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Breck_Stewart Hebrides:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hebrides Peter Williamson and Indian Peter: https://www.amazon.com/Indian-Peter-Extraordinary-Adventures-Williamson/dp/1845960327 The Earl of Mar and the Mar Rebellion:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earl_of_Mar On Douglas Skelton's reading list Ed McBain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evan_Hunter Denzil Myrick: https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/denzil-myrick Caro Ramsay: https://www.caroramsay.com/ Michael J Malone: https://booksfromscotland.com/bfs-author/michael-j-malone/ Neil Broadfoot: https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/authors/neil-broadfoot Gordon Brown: https://gordonjbrown.com/about/ Robert Crais: https://www.robertcrais.com/ Dennis Lehane: http://dennislehane.com/ S. G. MacLean: https://www.amazon.com/Bookseller-Inverness-S-G-MacLean-ebook/dp/B093VP2QXW Lin Anderson: http://www.lin-anderson.com/about.htm John Prebble Scottish histories – The Lion In The North:  https://www.amazon.com/Lion-North-Personal-Scotlands-History/dp/0140056459 Where to find Douglas online Website: https://www.douglasskelton.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/douglasskeltonauthor Twitter: @DouglasSkelton1 Instagram: @dougskelton1 Introducing author Douglas Skelton Scottish thriller author Douglas Skelton Jenny Wheeler: But now here's Douglas. Hello there Douglas, and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us. Douglas Skelton: Thanks very much. It's great to be here. Jenny Wheeler: I'm in Auckland, New Zealand and it's 8:30 pm and you are near to Glasgow and just starting your day. Have you had breakfast? Douglas Skelton: Yes, I had a very quick something to eat before we came on. Jenny Wheeler: That's great. Douglas Skelton: And now I'm now drinking a coffee, so if you hear me slurping, you'll know that's what I'm doing. Jenny Wheeler: Oh, that's wonderful. And we've already had a conversation about how we might be interrupted by your rescue dog, so we don't mind if she or he joins the show a little bit later on. Douglas, you started out writing nonfiction true crime stories,

Robert Crais returned to the show to talk about his latest Elvis Cole/Joe Pike novel. Crais is #2 on my list for the most appearances on the program.

In this interview, Elly and I discuss Bleeding Heart Yard, the inspiration for the story and title, how her writing process has changed over her career, dark academia and its appeal, how working in the publishing industry affected her writing process, her recent Miss Marple short story, and much more. Elly's recommended reads are: The It Girl by Ruth Ware The Last Party by Clare Mackintosh Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Katherine St. John, Joey Hartstone, and Robert Crais. Bleeding Heart Yard can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.        Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are over the moon to have Robert Crais in the guest chair. We discuss Cole and Pike, his newest novel - Racing The Light - and plan to go to the pub many times.

In this interview, Alice and I discuss A Ghost of Caribou, the importance of old-growth trees for mountain caribous' existence, how the loss of one species impacts an entire ecosystem, her favorite scenes to write, what surprised her the most when writing this book, her personal barren-ground caribou research, and much more. Alice's recommended reads are: Dark Passage by David Goodis Murder at the Abbey by Irina Shapiro Magic Kingdom for Sale/Sold by Terry Brooks Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Clare Mackintosh, Joey Hartstone, and Robert Crais. A Ghost of Caribou can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.        Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's 105th Episode of The Thriller Zone we welcome the legendary author and screenwriter, Robert Crais.His latest Elvis Cole & Joe Pike thriller is "Racing The Light," and it promises to jump off the shelves, as it packs all the regular punches that fans of Crais have come to admire.This is my first sit-down with Bob, but it was even more enjoyable than I could have imagined, as he offers so many Hollywood insights you can't find most anyplace else.If you like fast moving pages, full of witty and punchy dialogue, from characters you instantly love, then you're going to race through this thriller...perhaps as quickly as I did.To learn more visit RobertCrais.comAs always, follow, like, subscribe and share TheThrillerZone.com and YouTube.com/TheThrillerZone with ALL your friends.Thanks for watching and listening on ALL podcast channels and YouTube.Your host, David Temple Mentioned in this episode:Warwicks are the best!Just like professional athletes who perform on the highest level, so does Warwick's Bookstore; they perform with superior Customer Service and perks like the professionals.Authorbytes scores Big Checks!There are SO many things that Authorbytes.com gets right. Check. And services they provide. Check. So....wait for it...CHECK them out. You'll dig it. Check!

In this interview, Clare and I discuss The Last Party, setting the book on the border between Wales and England, the increased importance and focus on borders as a result of COVID, living in Wales and writing about it, choosing character names, writing a series versus a standalone novel, and much more. Clare's recommended read is Bleeding Heart Yard by Elly Griffiths. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Katherine St. John, Joey Hartstone, and Robert Crais. The Last Party can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.        Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Weekend claims to fame! LOJ Book Club: Racing the Light by Robert Crais. Robert is a New York Times best-selling author! We have a relationship debate that we need to figure out.

In this interview, Robert and I discuss Racing the Light, how Elvis and Joe have evolved over time, incorporating current events into his novels, creating new storylines over a 19-book series, whether he is a plotter or a pantser, and much more. Robert's recommended read is What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Katherine St. John, Joey Hartstone, and Julie Clark. Racing the Light can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.        Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Frankie are Racing The Light with Robert Crais, the award-winning and bestselling author of the Elvis Cole and Joe Pike series. Buy the books that Robert Crais has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-robert-crais Follow Robert on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram at @robertcrais. You can visit his website at www.robertcrais.com. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @readandburiedpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @readburiedpod We Made This on Twitter: @we_madethis wemadethisnetwork.com

Sarah and Frankie are Racing The Light with Robert Crais, the award-winning and bestselling author of the Elvis Cole and Joe Pike series. Buy the books that Robert Crais has written and recommended in this episode here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-written-and-recommended-by-robert-craisFollow Robert on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram at @robertcrais. You can visit his website at www.robertcrais.com. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @readburiedpodWe Made This on Twitter: @we_madethiswemadethisnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Private investigator Elvis Cole and his enigmatic partner Joe Pike are back on the case in RACING THE LIGHT by Robert Crais whose thrillers have been translated into 42 languages. In Bob's 23rd novel, Adele Schumacher isn't a typical worried mom. When she hires Elvis to find her missing son, a controversial podcaster named Josh Shoe, she brings a bag filled with cash, bizarre tales of government conspiracies, and a squad of professional bodyguards. Finding Josh should be simple, but Elvis quickly learns he isn't alone in the hunt. Then mix in super-secret security tech, corrupt politicians, vicious business cartels, and of course, humor and suspense. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/booktalk-diana-korte/message

We have a fun chat with Robert Crais all about his new Elvis Cole and Joe Pike novel Racing the Light,  his love of cooking, hiking the LA canyons, the best time to drive in Los Angeles, coyotes, and what his go to taco is. Plus – Dave has no time for smack talk, Laura … Continue reading Ep. 187 Mountain Lions & Coyotes & Robert Crais Oh My!

Robert Crais is the author of Racing the Light (An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel). We discuss: How the search for truth is literally a life or death situation. UFOs. […]

    Adele Schumacher isn't a typical worried mom. When she hires Elvis to find her missing son, a controversial podcaster named Josh Shoe, she brings a bag filled with cash, bizarre tales of government conspiracies, and a squad of professional bodyguards. Finding Josh should be simple, but Elvis quickly learns he isn't alone in the hunt—a deadly team of mysterious strangers are determined to find Josh and his adult film star girlfriend first.        With dangerous secrets lurking behind every lead, Elvis needs his friend Joe Pike more than ever to uncover the truth about Josh, corrupt politicians, and the vicious business cartels rotting the heart of Los Angeles from within. And when Elvis's estranged girlfriend Lucy Chenier and her son, Ben, return, he learns just how much he has to lose...if he survives.        Written with the heart, humor, and relentless suspense for which Crais is famous, Racing the Light delivers Elvis Cole's most dangerous case yet.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.

Author: Robert Crais Book: RACING THE LIGHT: An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (November 1, 2022) Synopsis (from the Publisher): *On Reader's Digest‘s list of “30 new books we can't wait to read in 2022″* Private investigator Elvis Cole and his enigmatic partner Joe Pike are back on the case […] The post ROBERT CRAIS – RACING THE LIGHT: An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

#PodcastersForJustice Award-winning and #1 NY Times bestselling author, Robert Crais, spoke to me about breathing life into the ur detective novel, the legacy of Raymond Chandler, his love of LA, and his latest, "Racing the Light." Robert Crais is the author of 23 novels, 19 of which feature private investigator Elvis Cole and his laconic ex-cop partner, Joe Pike. The first in the series, The Monkey's Raincoat, won the Anthony and Macavity Awards and was nominated for the Edgar Award. The latest is Racing the Light, described as "... a pulse-pounding read and Elvis Cole's most dangerous case yet." Bestselling author David Baldacci called it "... another grand slam for the master storyteller Robert Crais. If there's a better dynamic duo than Elvis Cole and Joe Pike in all of crime fiction, I'm not aware of it.” On Reader's Digest's list of "30 new books we can't wait to read in 2022," Kirkus Reviews said that, "... [Crais] keeps the traditional detective novel alive and well." In a previous life Robert Crais was an Emmy-nominated TV writer/producer and spent several years writing scripts for classic television series like Hill Street Blues, Cagney & Lacey, and Miami Vice. Stay calm and write on ... Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please "Follow" us to automatically see new interviews. In this file Robert Crais and I discussed: Burning out as a TV writer and chasing the dream of becoming a novelist Why he never anticipated fame How his novel LA Requiem changed the trajectory of his career When your author name gets bigger than the title Why he'll always be a meticulous outliner And a lot more! Show Notes: robertcrais.com Racing the Light (An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel Book 19) by Robert Crais (Amazon) Robert Crais Author Page on Amazon Robert Crais on Facebook Robert Crais on Instagram Robert Crais on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Master of crime fiction and #1 New York Times bestselling author Robert Crais returns with "Racing the Light," the 19th installment in his Elvis Cole and Joe Pike series. Private detective Elvis Cole may be named after "The King," but he has more in common with his enigmatic partner, former Marine Joe Pike, than with his namesake. And that's bad news for L.A.'s underworld.

An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel.

This month we are joined by debut Australian author Tania Farrelly who's story The Eighth Wonder will transport you back to New York in 1897. A story described as The Suffragette meets The Greatest Showman  Tania has weaved a tale both exciting and empowering and she chats to Janine about her journey to publication.We are also lucky enough to talk with author Kerry McGinnis about her new book The Missing Girl. Kerry has worked as a shepherd, droving hand, gardener and stock-camp and station cook on the family property, Bowthorn, north-west of Mount Isa. She is the author of two volumes of memoir, Pieces of Blue and Heart Country, and the bestselling novels The Waddi Tree,Wildhorse Creek, Mallee Sky, Tracking North, Out of Alice, Secrets of the Springs, The Heartwood Hotel and The Roadhouse.  Reviews featured in this episodeLosing Kate by Kylie KadenA Room Made of Leaves by Kate GrenvilleHeartsick by Jessie StephensThe Forgotten Sister by Caroline BondSuspect by Robert Crais

The Locked Up Festival 1 in support of the Trussell Trust The TV Heaven and Hell Panel with Mark Billingham, Megan Abbott, Jo Spain, and Robert Crais. The Locked Up Festival was a three day event, taking place 2nd July - 4th July 2020, raising money for the Trussell Trust. Over £14,000 was raised for the charity and the biggest stars of crime fiction - plus TV and comedy - appeared.  Watch the video on the YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/twocrimewritersandamicrophone

Otho Eskin’s “The Reflecting Pool” Is a Fast-Paced Crime Thriller Set in the Nation’s Capital In this episode, we visit with lawyer and diplomat turned author and playwright, Otho Eskin, author of “The Reflecting Pool,” a crime thriller starring protagonist and D.C. homicide detective Marko Thorn. New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry says: “Rough and ragged as the world it so vividly creates, The Reflecting Pool crackles with twists and turns, making for a fun and heady combination of suspense and intrigue.” Jon Land, Providence Journal, says: “Otho Eskin’s The Reflecting Pool is the kind of crime-thriller Ross McDonald would have written if he were still alive today. That’s a high bar for any author to reach, but Eskin proves more than equal to the task… The Reflecting Pool is a crime-thriller constructed along classic lines, and in Zorn, Eskin has created the best crime hero this side of Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch. Woven from the fabric of masters like John D. MacDonald and Robert Crais, this riveting page-turner is never afraid to cut its own cloth.” Engage with the show here: https://linktr.ee/CharlotteReadersPodcast Detailed show notes here: https://charlottereaderspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlottereaderspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottereaderspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlottereader Charlotte Readers Podcast is a proud member of the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network and the Queen City Podcast Network. © Charlotte Readers Podcast and Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

Otho Eskin's “The Reflecting Pool” Is a Fast-Paced Crime Thriller Set in the Nation's Capital In this episode, we visit with lawyer and diplomat turned author and playwright, Otho Eskin, author of “The Reflecting Pool,” a crime thriller starring protagonist and D.C. homicide detective Marko Thorn. New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry says: “Rough and ragged as the world it so vividly creates, The Reflecting Pool crackles with twists and turns, making for a fun and heady combination of suspense and intrigue.” Jon Land, Providence Journal, says: “Otho Eskin's The Reflecting Pool is the kind of crime-thriller Ross McDonald would have written if he were still alive today. That's a high bar for any author to reach, but Eskin proves more than equal to the task… The Reflecting Pool is a crime-thriller constructed along classic lines, and in Zorn, Eskin has created the best crime hero this side of Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch. Woven from the fabric of masters like John D. MacDonald and Robert Crais, this riveting page-turner is never afraid to cut its own cloth.” Engage with the show here: https://linktr.ee/CharlotteReadersPodcast Detailed show notes here: https://charlottereaderspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlottereaderspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottereaderspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlottereader Charlotte Readers Podcast is a proud member of the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network and the Queen City Podcast Network. © Charlotte Readers Podcast and Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

Joan West and Sherry Knowlton begin the new year on The MIlford House Mysteries by taking a look back at 2020.  On this episode, the co-hosts reflect on some of the books we that they read and enjoyed most during the past year. Note that these books may not have been published in 2020. The list includes brand new books by well-known and not-so-well known authors, some oldies but goodies, and some books that have been out for a while which they finally got a chance to read. The authors range from Della Owens to Robert Crais and include literary fiction, suspense, and true crime. Tune in to hear Sherry and Joan's take on ten fascinating books. Milford House Mysteries Hosts - Sherry Knowlton is the author of the Alexa Williams series of murder mysteries including Dead of Autumn, Dead of Summer, Dead of Spring, Dead of Winter, and Dead on the Delta (releasing February 2021). Joan (JM) West is the author of the Carlisle Crime Cases series including Dying for Vengeance, Courting Doubt and Darkness, Darkness at First Light, Had a Dying Fall and Things Strangled.

Today we’re talking about doom scrolling and sharing plenty of book recs (nonfiction, rom coms, mysteries, and more) that will keep you turning the pages instead of scrolling on your phone.    To find a list of every title we mention in today’s episode, go to hereadsheread.org/podcast for show notes.  Subscribe to our newsletter: hereadsheread.substack.com Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/hereadsheread/ Get two audiobooks for the price of one w/code HRSR: https://libro.fm/redeem/hrsr Or give the gift of audiobooks: https://libro.fm/gift?cmp=hrsr   Books mentioned:     A Deeper Darkness by JT Ellison   Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall   The Watchman by Robert Crais   Watchmen (graphic novel) One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London   The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare   Here for It by R. Eric Thomas MBS by Ben Hubbard Now That I’ve Found You by Kristina Forest   Also mentioned:   The 355 trailer The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert Doom scrolling definition Pantsuit Politics podcast What Should I Read Next Episode 164

Bestselling author Brett Battles is that kid back in 6th grade who convinces his teacher that, as an assignment, everyone should write a short story that is at least 10 pages long. He received an A- on his project, while another student (name withheld) received an A+. Brett's not bitter about this, nor does he ever think about the incident. Mostly. Since that unfortunate injustice, Brett has written over thirty-five novels, a few novellas, and several short stories, and is a USA Today bestselling author (take that unnamed 6th grade classmate!). He has been nominated for the prestigious Barry Award three times, losing once to some hack named Robert Crais ;), and winning for Best Thriller in 2009, for his novel The Deceived. The majority of his books, such as his Jonathan Quinn series, are spy and mystery thrillers. But he does dabble in sci-fi thrillers now and then, with the likes of his Project Eden series, his time bending Rewinder series, and his first contact novel Mine. He's also the coauthor, with Robert Gregory Browne, of the Alexandra Poe series.

There's a real in motion swing to "Take A Swing At This" as Dan expresses the need for writing to focus less on exposition and more on action. In "They Beat Us To The Punch", Mark revels in the villains of a Robert Crais crime thriller. (https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Crais/e/B000APA4GU) And when it comes to "Hit Us With Your Best Shot", Dan talks up the in-production of his audio mystery "The Cryptic"; and Mark reminds listeners of his fiction podcast, Grease, Grit and Crime in COVID Time. (https://anchor.fm/greasegritandcrime) How's this listen working for you, writers? Leave a review. Subscribe! And invite new writers and writing fans to join in: https://anchor.fm/streetwriters Questions, comments, whatever you got, send 'em in: streetwriters.podcast@gmail.com Rather talk about it? Record an audio message so we can get your comments in future episodes: https://anchor.fm/streetwriters/message #amwriting #writing #keepwriting #writingtips #creativity #productivity #streetwriting

On this episode, the Crew goes behind the scenes with author Robert Crais. Robert Crais is the author of the best-selling Elvis Cole and Joe Pike novels. Before becoming a novelist, Crais wrote scripts for such major television series as Hill Street Blues, Cagney & Lacey, and Miami Vice, as well as numerous series pilots and Movies-of-the-Week for the major networks. He received an Emmy nomination for his work on Hill Street Blues. The novels of Robert Crais have been published in 62 countries and are bestsellers around the world. He received the Ross Macdonald Literary Award in 2006 and was named Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America in 2014. He is a true master of the L.A. crime fiction genre. Visit www.RobertCrais.com to see all of his work. Don't forget to subscribe to the CREW's channel 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

Joe Pike didn't expect to rescue a woman that day. He went to the bank same as anyone goes to the bank, and returned to his Jeep. So when Isabel Roland, the lonely young teller who helped him, steps out of the bank on her way to lunch, Joe is on hand when two men abduct her. Joe chases them down, and the two men are arrested. But instead of putting the drama to bed, the arrests are only the beginning of the trouble for Joe and Izzy. After posting bail, the two abductors are murdered and Izzy disappears. Pike calls on his friend, Elvis Cole, to help learn the truth. What Elvis uncovers is a twisted family story that involves corporate whistleblowing, huge amounts of cash, the Witness Relocation Program, and a long line of lies. But what of all that did Izzy know? Is she a perpetrator or a victim? And how far will Joe go to find out? ABOUT THE AUTHOR Robert Crais is the author of twenty-one previous novels, seventeen of them featuring Elvis Cole and Joe Pike. He has won a Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America as well as the Anthony, Barry, Shamus, Macavity, Gumshoe, and Ross Macdonald awards. His novels have been translated into forty-two languages and are global bestsellers. A native of Louisiana, he lives in Los Angeles. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steve-richards/support

Robert Crais is the author of A Dangerous Man, the 18th book in his Joe Pike series. Crais is also a veteran TV writer with credits like Hill Street Blues, […]

Robert Crais is the author of the best-selling Elvis Cole novels. A native of Louisiana, he grew up on the banks of the Mississippi River in a blue collar family of oil refinery workers and police officers. He purchased a secondhand paperback of Raymond Chandler's The Little Sister when he was fifteen, which inspired his lifelong love of writing, Los Angeles, and the literature of crime fiction. Other literary influences include Dashiell Hammett, Ernest Hemingway, Robert B. Parker, and John Steinbeck. Elvis Cole returned in 2003 with the publication of The Last Detective, followed by the tenth Elvis Cole novel, The Forgotten Man, in 2005. Both novels explore with increasing depth the natures and characters of Elvis Cole and Joe Pike. RC's third stand-alone novel, The Two Minute Rule, was published in 2006, and was followed in 2007 by The Watchman, the first novel in the Elvis Cole/Joe Pike series to feature Joe Pike in the title role. The novels of Robert Crais have been published in 62 countries and are bestsellers around the world. Robert Crais received the Ross Macdonald Literary Award in 2006 and was named Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America in 2014. "A Dangerous Man": A brilliant new crime novel from the beloved, bestselling, and award-winning master of the genre--and Joe Pike's most perilous case to date.Joe Pike didn't expect to rescue a woman that day. He went to the bank same as anyone goes to the bank, and returned to his Jeep. So when Isabel Roland, the lonely young teller who helped him, steps out of the bank on her way to lunch, Joe is on hand when two men abduct her. Joe chases them down, and the two men are arrested. But instead of putting the drama to bed, the arrests are only the beginning of the trouble for Joe and Izzy.After posting bail, the two abductors are murdered and Izzy disappears. Pike calls on his friend, Elvis Cole, to help learn the truth. What Elvis uncovers is a twisted family story that involves corporate whistleblowing, huge amounts of cash, the Witness Relocation Program, and a long line of lies. But what of all that did Izzy know? Is she a perpetrator or a victim? And how far will Joe go to find out?

International best-selling thriller author Robert Crais stops by to talk about his latest thriller, A Dangerous Man. Source

Debbi Mack interviews crime writer Robert Crais on the Crime Cafe podcast. Check out the show notes below, or if you're in a rush, download a copy! Debbi [00:00:13]: Hi, everyone. This is the Crime Cafe, your podcasting source of great crime, suspense and thriller writing. I'm your host, Debbi Mack. Before I bring on my guest, I'll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two e-books for sale; the nine-book box set and the short story anthology. You can find the buy links for both on my website, www.debbimack.com under the “Crime Cafe” link. You can also get a free copy of either book if you become a Patreon supporter. You'll get that and much more if you support the podcast on Patreon, along with our eternal gratitude for doing so. Debbi [00:01:02]: Hi everyone, I'm pleased to have with me today an author whose books I'm quite familiar with and whose writing inspires me. His latest novel is ‘A Dangerous Man', the 18th book in the Elvis Cole/Joe Pike series. He's also written other series and non-series books. Our guest today is bestselling author, Robert Crais. Hi, Robert, thanks for being with us today. Robert [00:01:28]: Debbi, it's a pleasure to be here. Thank you. Debbi [00:01:31]: That's awesome. Well, I am thrilled to have you on. Before I get to your latest book, tell us about Elvis and Joe. Who are these guys and what brought them together as a team? Robert [00:01:42]: Well, Elvis Cole, my core character, the guy I'm known for most I guess, is a private investigator in Los Angeles. You know, when I created—I go back with crime fiction for a long time. I mean, I discovered Raymond Chandler when I was a kid and he was my gateway drug and I fell in love with this world. And I knew and always wanted to create a private investigator of my own and that was in the cards for me from early on. And when I created him, I guess you could say I took little bits and pieces—you remember Calvin and Hobbes, and Calvin had this cardboard box and he called it his transmogrifier. And he would get into the box and it would change; it would become a fighter plane or a speed boat or a motorcycle, whatever it was because it was his transmogrifier, this magical device. All writers have a transmogrifier, and I took little bits and pieces of myself and my sensibility and my worldview and I transmogrified myself very loosely into Elvis Cole. You know, he likes to talk, he's verbal, he's funny but he's so much better than me. And he's one of these people I think I aspire to be, I wish I were more like Elvis Cole. Believe me, he lives a much more adventurous life than I do; I sit in a room and type. "All writers have a transmogrifier, and I took little bits and pieces of myself and my sensibility and my worldview and I transmogrified myself very loosely into Elvis Cole. You know, he likes to talk, he's verbal, he's funny but he's so much better than me." But I have also always been a fan of buddy pictures, going back to buddy comic books, you know, and buddy stories of all kinds. I think partnership is a natural order of things. And I wanted Elvis to have a partner and I thought, well, you know, what would be the most interesting partner is a partner who was completely different from Elvis. If Elvis is verbal, then Joe Pike is going to say very little; and if Elvis is funny and wears his heart on his sleeve, Joe Pike is going to show more emotion. And I began the creation that way. But what became apparent to me after a while is that there were reasons that Joe was so silent and Joe held his emotions in check and was such an internal character. And I began to sense that there was a well of great sadness in Joe and maybe even pain, and that made him enormously fascinating and interesting to me. Because what I've done over the course of all these books, 18 books now, is explore these two characters, to try to reveal little bits and pieces of why they are the men that they are; why is Joe that way; why is Elvi...

Today’s author interview guest is Robert Crais, author of the Elvis Cole and Joe Pike series, who joins me to talk about his new thriller A Dangerous Man. A brilliant new crime novel from the beloved, bestselling, and award-winning master […]

Bill welcomes back bestselling suspense author Robert Crais to the show. Robert Crais is the author of the best-selling Elvis Cole novels. He began his creative career writing for such hit TV shows as Hill Street Blues and Miami Vice. He decided to leave the lucrative world of television to pursue his dream of writing novels. Though it took some time, he hit paydirt with first published novel: The Monkey's Raincoat, which became a smash hit and went on to win the Anthony and Macavity Awards. He has since published over twenty novels and remains one of the most read and respected suspense writers working today! Note - this week's show airs on Wednesday, not Tuesday!  

Sevin Okyay bu hafta yabancı bir polisiye romanla yayında.  Los Angeles Polis Teşkilatı'ndan Scott James'in durumu pek iyi değildir. Sekiz ay önce, kimliği belirsiz kişilerce gerçekleştirilen bir gece saldırısında ortağı Stephanie ölmüş, kendisi ölümden dönmüştür.  Ölmediği için de öfke ve utanç içinde kalmış, her an patlamaya hazır bir bomba gibi yaşamaya başlamıştır. Artık göreve devam edemeyecek durumdadır… Ta ki yeni ortağıyla tanışana dek. Sevin Okyay kitaptan bir bölüm okutuyor, romana ve yazarına ilişkin yorumlar yapıyor.

CHOMP ON THIS! This is the last episode before we dust down the format of the podcast so there's just time to discuss Jason Statham dusting down a shark in The Meg as well as other shark tales (Shark Tales not included). We also visit the Edinburgh Fringe festival, Bluedot festival and grab a soundbite with Robert Crais at his book signing. It's been a busy summer so sit back and enjoy a bit more waffle before our inevitable reboot. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soh/message

"Crais-y for books" This one is a literary ramble about novels, comic books, and in particular one series: The Elvis Cole and Joe Pike books by Robert Crais (although Bond and Batman obviously get a mention too). We also touch on the novels Armada and Ready Player One by Ernest Cline and therefore end up in movie territory territory again. If you want to hear Andy threaten his marriage with comedy anecdotes - this one is for you. And why not talk about shelving solutions whilst we're at it. Yes we're getting to that age as other discussion points will prove in this one (Mountain Warehouse receipt - we're looking at you). Some of the stuff we talk about in this episode: http://www.robertcrais.com/ http://www.ernestcline.com/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Siege-Brian-Michael-Bendis/dp/1846534526 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soh/message

Dr Gay Hendricks has reached the pinnacles of book promotion - on Oprah no less - talking about one of his thirty five personal growth best sellers Conscious Loving - so why was he inspired to create a mystery series starring a Tibetan monk turned PI called Tenzing? Hi there, I'm your host Jenny Wheeler and today Gay explains why most of us live dissatisfied lives, what he enjoys most about writing fiction, and how the radical adventures he had in Tibet as a younger man influence his work today.. Six things you'll learn from this Joys of Binge Reading episode: How a night of insomnia got him writing His remarkable mediation discipline How his collaboration on the Ten mysteries came about The Netflix deal that will bring Ten to TV The writers he most admires And the secret to a truly satisfying life Where to find Gay Hendricks  Website: http://rules-of-ten.com/ and https://www.hendricks.com/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/gayhendricks/  Twitter: @GayHendricks What follows is a "near as" transcript of our conversation, not word for word but pretty close to it, with links to important mentions. Jenny: But now, here's Gay. .  Hello there Gay and welcome to the show, it's great to have you with us. Gay: Thank you very much, it's a treat to be here with you Jenny. Gay Hendricks - The Rule of Ten mysteries Jenny: Beginning at the beginning  - Why write a detective series? You've had a such a very successful career as a psychologist, writer, and university teacher in the field of personal growth, and you've founded the  Hendriks Institute. Was there a “Once Upon a Time” catalyst that sparked five Tenzing Norbu books? (Five and a half if you include the prequel….) Gay: Well I think it really started over fifty or sixty  years ago when I first fell in love with Sherlock Holmes and the mysteries of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I read so many of them in the eighth and ninth grade- I remember my eighth and ninth grade English teacher started calling me Sherlock because I always walked into class with a copy of Sherlock under my arm! I was just totally in love with that kind of a mystery. Maybe I even started thinking back then that I wanted to start writing a mystery of my own someday. I've been a big mystery fan all my life - I don't know how many mysteries and thrillers I've read, it must be hundreds of them by now! But I always look forward to a good mystery novel. What happened was, one night I woke up one time- about seven years ago now- and I woke up in the middle of the night, just lying there trying to think of what I might do to go back to sleep. I started reading the mystery novel that was over by the side of my bed, but I didn't want to turn on the light because I didn't want to disturb my wife. The First Rule of Ten - Gay Hendricks So I decided to make up a mystery novel of my own in my head, just as a way to entertain myself. So I started doing it, and it became so fascinating to me that I just had to start writing it down! So my mystery novel career kind of came out of a night of insomnia one time, and wanting to try and get something done in the middle of the night! Jenny: It's amazing how many mystery writers I've talked to who have been inspired by reading Sherlock Holmes as a young person! Steve Hockensmith said exactly the same and he has written a number of books setting Sherlock in the West. . . . Tenzing Norbu has been described by one reader as launching a new mystery sub- genre - that of the  "Mindful PI." Did you have any models in mind for him when you started? Gay: No, actually I decided I wanted to create something brand new if possible, which was a whole new type of Private Investigator. I read Robert Crais all the time- in fact I just finished a Robert Crais novel about a week ago. I love his stuff. But it's really a different kind of genre. His hero is often a wise cracking kind of guy. My hero has a good sense of humour,

Bill welcomes bestselling suspense author Robert Crais to the show. Robert Crais is the author of the best-selling Elvis Cole novels. He began his creative career writing for such hit TV shows as Hill Street Blues and Miami Vice. He decided to leave the lucrative world of television to pursue his dream of writing novels. Though it took some time, he hit paydirt with first published novel: The Monkey's Raincoat, which became a smash hit and went on to win the Anthony and Macavity Awards. He has since published over twenty novels and remains one of the most read and respected suspense writers working today!

Debbi Mack interviews mystery author Richard Helms. To buy any of the books displayed, just click on the cover. The interview transcript is below, if you'd like to read it. Or download the PDF copy and read it later. Debbi: Hi everybody. This is the Crime Cafe. Your podcasting source of great crime, suspense and thriller writing. I'm your host, Debbi Mack. Before I introduce my guest, I'd like to remind you to please check out the Crime Cafe Nine Book Set and the Crime Cafe Short Story Anthology. Both publications you can find on my website, debbimack.com when you click on the link Crime Cafe. You can also find the podcast subscription buttons there, as well as Crime Cafe merch. And with that, I would like to introduce my good friend and a great writer who also happens to be a multi-award winning author, a retired clinical forensic psychologist, and a retired college professor, Richard Helms. Do you go by Rick or Richard? Richard: I go by Rick. Debbi: Yes, I always call you Rick [laughs]. So, very cool, Rick. Thanks for being here. I'm so glad you could be here. Richard: Well, I'm happy to be here. I appreciate you having me today. Debbi: Well, it's my pleasure and at this point, you said you have 19 published novels? Richard: Well, yeah. I have 19 that have been published. I think three of them are still in print. So, a bunch of them are available as ebooks, but most of my novels right now are out-of-print for any of a number of reasons. My own publishing company folded up back in 2011 and several of the books were on that, and Five Star (I'm one of the Five Star orphans). Some of you may not be familiar with Five Star. It was a division of Cengage Learning, which used to be Houghton Mifflin. It was Thomson-Shore and all these other, but anyway, they folded their mystery thriller line, I guess January of 2015 and I got the message on my birthday that my book publisher was going out of business. Not only that, but my books were going to be going out of print. So, the books that I had with Five Star are largely out-of-print at this point, but I have had 19 published up to this point beginning all the way back in 1980, which is probably before a lot of people watching this were born, when I had my first couple of novels published by World Karting Magazine. I was a go-cart racer back then when I was in college and Anne Bazzoli-Kugler with World Karting Magazine talked me into writing a series of stories about a driver named Karl Geary and the two books, Geary's Year and Geary's Gold were serialized over the course of about four years in World Karting Magazine. I immediately got to work and started writing an adult style thriller. At the time I was really reading a lot of Robert Ludlum and Ken Follett and David Morrell and so I decided I was going to write a Ludlum-style thriller called, The Valentine Profile because obviously getting published was so incredibly easy that all I had to do was dash it out and send it off and people would pay to publish it. I didn't see another book in print for almost 20 years [laughs]. So… Debbi: This is not a place to look for overnight success. Richard: Well, most of the overnight successes I know have been doing this for about 20 years [laughs]. Debbi: Exactly! Exactly! Richard: At one level or another. I mean [Robert] Crais was writing for TV for years; Lee Goldberg, too. You know people who've been slaving away in the salt mines of writing in the back rooms of the story-runner rooms, and a lot of them are now coming out as novelists and doing a really great job. Debbi: That's correct. That's true. I was going to ask you about stock car racing and if you'd ever considered writing a NASCAR novel. Richard: Well, I wrote a novella, which is currently…I have a book of short stories that's currently with my new book publisher. It's Clay Stafford Books out of Nashville, Tennessee. But I've sent them a short story compilation that includes an unpublis...

Mystery Writers of America Grand Master and New York Times Bestseller Robert Crais is the author of 21 novels. His books have been international bestsellers and published in 62 counries. In his early years he wrote for TV, writng for such major television series as Cagney & Lacey, Miami Vice, and Hill Street Blues, for which he recived an Emmy nomination.  Luckily for millions of mystery readers, he left Hollywood in 1985 and penned the first Elvis Cole/Joe Pike novel, THE MONKEY'S RAINCOAT, for which he won the Anthony and Macavity awards and was an Edgar and Shamus Award finalist. THE MONKEY'S RAINCOAST was later named one of the 100 Favorite Mysteries of the Century by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association. Thus began of the most iconic PI series of our time and against which all modern PI novels are judged. THE WANTED is Robert's twenty-first novel of and seventeenth Elvis Cole and Joe Pike book. Matt Coyle is the best-selling author of the Rick Cahill crime novels. His first book, YESTERDAY'S ECHO, won the Anthony Award for Best First Novel, The San Diego Book Award for Best Mystery, the IBPA Ben Franklin Silver Award for Best New Voice in Fiction, and was a Macavity finalist for Best First Novel. The second, NIGHT TREMORS, was a finalist for the Anthony, Shamus, and Lefty Awards. The third Rick Cahill crime novel, DARK FISSURES, was a finalist for the Macavity and Lefty Awards. BLOOD TRUTH, is a finalist for the 2018 Lefty Award for Best Mystery. WRONG LIGHT, the 5th Rick Cahill crime novel come out in December, 2018. Matt lives in San Diego  with his Yellow Lab, Angus.  This is a trademarked copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network LLC.

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We speak with Robert Crais about his new mystery/thriller The Wanted – an Elvis Cole and Joe Pike novel. Robert Crais is the author of 20 other novels, including The Monkey’s Raincoat, and most recently, The Promise and Suspect. He received the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award in 2014.  We also talk with Bob Gilbert about his new novel Green Goes Forth, the prequel to Mintwood Place, and a coming of age story set in the 1970s. He is also the author of The Shady Elders of Zion.

New York Times best-selling author Robert Crais talks to Sean Tuohy about his new Elvis Cole and Joe Pike novel, The Wanted. To learn more about Robert Crais, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Instagram. Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom.

We talk to Robert Crais, the author of a new book called "The Wanted." Then, we get an update from the USA Radio News room.Image credit: shutterstock.com

In this episode, I am so excited to have spoken to Debbi Mack. Debbi Mack is the New York Times bestselling author of IDENTITY CRISIS, the first book in the Sam McRae mystery series, featuring Maryland lawyer-sleuth Stephanie Ann "Sam" McRae. She has also written and published a young adult novel, INVISIBLE ME, a thriller called THE PLANCK FACTOR, and several short stories, including a Derringer nominee. Debbi's currently working on a new mystery and preparing to re-launch her Sam McRae series. She has her own podcast called The Crime Cafe, where she interviews other crime, suspense, and thriller authors. Debbi has also written two feature film screenplays, including an adaptation of her first novel, an original TV pilot and a short film script. A native of Queens, NY, Debbi currently lives in Columbia, MD, with her husband and cats. Topics Covered Her diverse background which led her from law, to working with the EPA, and ultimately how it played a crucial role in her current writing works today. The "superiority" lawyers can feel that can hinder and alienate them from others, and how to combat this with a healthy perception of self and their career. She dives into the writing process; how she puts pen to paper, who she writes for, and how her writing is an expression of her self in a way. She also talks on the "creative sprint," and how it can help spark creativity in those that don't feel they are creative. You can learn more about Debbi and her work at: Website Twitter Youtube   Questions? Comments? Email Jeena! hello@jeenacho.com. You can also connect with Jeena on Twitter: @Jeena_Cho For more information, visit: jeenacho.com Order The Anxious Lawyer book — Available in hardcover, Kindle and Audible Find Your Ease: Retreat for Lawyers I'm creating a retreat that will provide a perfect gift of relaxation and rejuvenation with an intimate group of lawyers. Interested? Please complete this form: https://jeena3.typeform.com/to/VXfIXq MINDFUL PAUSE: Bite-Sized Practices for Cultivating More Joy and Focus 31-day program. Spend just 6 minutes every day to practice mindfulness and meditation. Decrease stress/anxiety, increase focus and concentration. Interested? http://jeenacho.com/mindful-pause/ Sponsor: Spotlight Branding provides internet marketing services exclusively for solo & small law firms. Unlike most internet marketing firms, they do NOT focus on SEO. Instead, they specialize in branding their clients as trusted, credible experts, increasing referrals, and ultimately driving growth. For our listeners, Spotlight Branding is offering a complimentary website review. Go to: SpotlightBranding.com/trl Transcript Intro: [00:00:02] Today's show is sponsored by Spotlight Branding. Spotlight Branding works exclusively with solo and small law firms to brand them as trusted, credible experts and help them stand out in a crowded marketplace. Their services include web design, social media, video marketing and more. Debbi Mack: [00:00:28] Being able to effectively balance your work with your life. And that sounds a bit trite, but your work should fold in neatly with what you want to do in your life. Intro: [00:00:44] Welcome to The Resilient Lawyer podcast. In this podcast, we have meaningful, in-depth conversations with lawyers, entrepreneurs, and change agents. We offer tools and strategies for creating a more joyful and satisfying life. And now your host, Jeena Cho. Jeena Cho: [00:01:08] Hello my friends, thanks for being with us today. In this episode, I am so delighted to have Debbi Mack, who is a New York Times best-selling author of "Identity Crisis." She has also written and published a young-adult novel, "Invisible Me," and a thriller called "The Planck Factor." Debbi's currently working on a new mystery and preparing to relaunch her Sam McRae series. She has her own podcast called Crime Cafe, where she interviews other crime, suspense, and thriller authors. [00:01:38] Before we get into the interview, if you haven't listened to the last bonus episode, please go back and check it out. I shared a short, six-minute guided meditation to help you let go of stress and anxiety. It's a preview for my new course Mindful Pause, and all of the components of Mindful Pause is designed to be done in six minutes. For obvious reasons for the lawyers out there, and it's really designed to fit into your very busy schedule. So head on over to jeenacho.com to learn more. And with that, here is Debbi. Debbi welcome to The Resilient Lawyer podcast, I am so happy to have you here. Debbi Mack: [00:02:14] Well I'm thrilled to be here. Thank you so much for having me on Jeena. Jeena Cho: [00:02:17] So let's just start by having you give us a short 30-second introduction, I know you've done so much with your life. I want to dive into all of that, but just give us a little overview of who you are and what you do. Debbi Mack: [00:02:32] Who I am and what I do. My gosh, I do so much these days that I guess I'll just say that I am an author and a screenwriter; that seems to be the best definition for what I am and what I do. I blog. I have a podcast, and what I'm working on now is a few things actually; I'm going to relaunch my Sam McRae mystery series, which is four books actually, only two of them are out right now. One of them in print, but it's with a small press and I have made a decision actually to go out again as an indie author with that series. It's not that I did not like the publisher; it's more about trying to get the product out faster. I think these days you really have to be kind of attuned to that. [00:03:36] Unfortunately there's kind of a pressure on authors these days to publish fast, and I don't write particularly fast. And so I'm working on this other series that I started before I got into these discussions with the publisher. They're a really great publisher in terms of supporting their own authors, but again I just felt like you know, this is the time for me to take all the content that I have that's already been out there and get it out there again. So, but at the same time I'm also working on screen screenwriting; I have a feature-length screenplay that made the semifinals in the Scriptapalooza contest last year. Jeena Cho: [00:04:26] Oh wow. Debbi Mack: [00:04:26] Yeah that was, that felt like a real honor. I also have a TV pilot that I'm working on, and I have a short film script that I would possibly like to produce myself, with help from others who are more familiar with the techniques I guess is the right term. I mean I'm getting familiar with the industry for sure, but I have always written kind of with visuals in mind (let's put it that way), and with adaptation to the screen in mind. But screenwriting strips it down to its very essentials..storytelling. And it's caused me to exercise a whole nother set of skills, in terms of writing and editing. And looking at my work and saying okay, what can I cut here? What do I really need to tell this story and to tell you about these people? Jeena Cho: [00:05:32] Yeah, and you know it's so funny because I was kind of struck by the fact that of all the descriptors that you used to describe yourself, one of them was not an attorney. And it's so interesting because I think so many lawyers sort of identify so much of who they are with what they do. But maybe that's a good place to kind of start your journey and kind of unpack it a little bit. So you were an attorney? Debbi Mack: [00:06:00] Yes, I was. I practiced law for nine years and I was with different federal agencies. I started off with the Social Security Administration, actually. I was doing appeals to federal court. I actually got to appear before the 8th Circuit on one case, and it was like my first year practicing as a lawyer and I got to go before the 8th Circuit. [00:06:24] I was like, oh my god. And I tried not to be really nervous about it but I'll never forget; I was there and there was this water pitcher, and I poured myself a little water and somehow or other some of it was splashing all over the table. Jeena Cho: [00:06:41] Of course it did. Debbi Mack: [00:06:41] I was like, okay this is not happening. I heard somebody snickering behind me and I was just like, ahem, I'm playing it cool. I'm taking a piece of pad paper and putting it down there and going, yeah yeah okay, that didn't happen. Pay no attention to me. But it was really a unique experience. And but it kind of a grind, to do these briefs. It was during the Reagan administration. And well, what can I say? I mean Social Security during the Reagan administration. Let's just say there were a lot of appeals. [00:07:26] So I thought, I've got to do something else. I need something that I can do other than just crank out these briefs. And I went to work at a law firm. It was a local law firm in Prince George's County, Maryland. And started off in litigation and ended up going into land use. And when I was in land use I became interested in environmental law, so I thought, you know what I really want to do? I want to become an environmental lawyer. I made a decision at that point, okay let's focus on a specific niche, and I made it environmental Law. So I was looking and looking for a job, and happened to know somebody who knew someone else at EPA. And I got the job, but it was not as an attorney. It was as an Environmental Protection Specialist, which is basically fancy language for like, project manager or something. I was supposed to manage groups that were doing like rule-making, or thinking about rule-making. And I worked in the Office of Toxic Substances, where they effectuated the Toxic Substances Control Act. I don't know if you've ever heard of TOSCA. [00:08:51] Most people have not heard of TOSCA. You see, it's one of those little known environmental statutes that I always think kind of gets overlooked in the grand scheme of things. Along with FIFRA, The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act; that covers pesticides. And it used to be enabled by the Department of Agriculture. [00:09:17] So they used to do the reg-making for FIFRA, but now it's with the EPA. And so TOSCA is, well any environmental lawyer will tell you that it's a problematic statute in many ways, and difficult to write regs for. The whole area is difficult to regulate, and there was a whole nother set of issues with FIFRA. But it fascinated me because I had studied science at one point, so I was really intrigued with working with scientists while I was at the EPA. I enjoyed doing that. [00:09:56] But I will tell you, I live in Columbia, Maryland, and of course I was commuting into D.C. I was getting up at like 4:30 in the morning every single day, getting on a train, and it was taking me more than an hour to get to work every day. Also, EPA had some sick-building issues at that time, and I was just coming home exhausted at the end of the day; it was a long day. And as much as I enjoyed working at EPA and the people I worked with, I just said you know, I need a life; I need something other than being on this train, going to work every day. I hadn't imagined doing this for the rest of my life. So that's how I ended up actually opening my own office. Jeena Cho: [00:10:51] Oh okay, yeah. Debbi Mack: [00:10:56] From there I went toward opening my own office, I took a lot of Marilyn's continuing legal education courses to try to prepare me for that. I had a lot of material that really helped out, in terms of forms, and I met people; I ended up meeting two women who ended up sharing office space with. So they were there as kind-of mentors in a way, because they had started their offices right out of law school. [00:11:29] And I just thought that was the most admirable thing to be able to do, to just launch themselves out there like that. But those first couple of years that I did that were so rough financially, I was just like I can't believe I'm doing this. I wonder if I will ever make any money doing this. And it was a general practice, I was doing basically whatever came in the door; your wills, your DWI's, this that and the other. And at some point I somehow got in contact with, I think she was a lawyer and accountant who had decided to go into freelance writing. And that's when I started doing work for Matthew Bender, and at the same time I'd always been interested in writing fiction, always. There was always a part of me, like when I was doing something like making copies or faxing something, or doing something very administrative, where I would say, you know while I'm standing here doing this, I could be writing my novel. Jeena Cho: [00:12:44] Oh how interesting. Debbi Mack: [00:12:46] I mean, I kept thinking about that. I kept thinking about the time that I wasn't writing while I was doing other things. And it just spurred me at some point to say okay, I am going to sit down and I'm going to start writing something. And whether it's any good or not, we'll see. And of course, the first things I wrote were just terrible. I mean, my husband doesn't hold back when it comes to criticism; he basically said, this is just not working, it sucks, it's boring, it's not going anywhere. I said I know that, I'm just not sure how to take it anywhere else. So I mean, I took a class on mystery writing and horror writing. I started reading a lot of mysteries, and what I did is I would really read critically. I would look at what people were doing in the books that made me interested, and I thought okay, this is how it works. Jeena Cho: [00:13:56] Like I want to actually pause for a moment and just ask you, like when you wrote that first draft and it sucked and your husband told you it sucked, I feel like for so many lawyers, they would be like oh my gosh I clearly suck at this. I should just give up. Was there any part of you that thought that? Or was it just like no, this is my first draft and I'll get better through practice. What was your mindset? Debbi Mack: [00:14:20] My mindset was, I knew I could get better with practice. I just knew it, because I think it's that way with everything. I mean, when I started law school I didn't think I was going to make it as a law student. There were times when I thought I would just say, oh the hell with this I'm going to drop out because this is just so dull. briefing these cases over and over and over and over and over again. But then I thought, the subject is so interesting, every time I read a case I'm so interested in what I read. And at the same time, I also thought it was very special knowledge. [00:15:06] Now you know, it's funny that you mentioned that I didn't say I was an attorney. Because at this point I'm not practicing, so technically I'm a lawyer. And it's funny how I don't self-identify that way, because I actually feel very much like a lawyer. I mean, I still think like a lawyer. But at the same time, it's as if I want people to feel like I'm not just defined as a lawyer. Or I'm a lawyer who happens to write, or I'm a writer who happens to be a lawyer or something like that. Sometimes people are put off by that whole lawyer aura, if you know what I'm saying. Jeena Cho: [00:15:52] Oh totally, right. When you were a lawyer though, did you strongly identify yourself as a lawyer? Or did you just think, I'm a person and what I do for a living is law? Debbi Mack: [00:16:04] Well it's funny, I did actually identify very strongly as a lawyer. And this is interesting, I mean your own self-perceptions do have to change a little bit when you get into a new field. You have to stop thinking of yourself as "better" or, I don't know what the right word is without being a little insulting..I tended to notice with some attorneys there was this kind of air of, well I'm better than that person because I have a law degree. You have to kind of get away from that feeling, you know. It's kind of like being in this club or organization, where you're all members of the club and you all know the language. [00:17:05] And I mean I like that part of it, I like the part of it where you could just talk to people and they would totally get what you were saying. In fact, I recently went to my law school reunion not knowing how it was going to be, and I had a great time. I had an absolutely great time. It was so great to talk to other lawyers. Jeena Cho: [00:17:31] Yeah. Debbi Mack: [00:17:32] I don't get to have those conversations very much. And it was good to be able to tell them about what I'm doing, and they were excited by it. And I recognized people, it was just great to be there. Jeena Cho: [00:17:47] Do you not have that sense when you're hanging out with other writers? Is it different than hanging out with other lawyers? Debbi Mack: [00:17:57] It's, it's different. Hanging out with writers, you have different commonalities; you have different subjects that you share. It's a different club, so to speak; it's a different group, a different universe or something. When you're talking to other writers, we all know what a struggle it is to write and to publish and to find our readership, that sort of thing. [00:18:30] With lawyers, there's the struggle I guess to market without violating any professional responsibility rules, to handle cases properly, all of those things. I mean, I know all of those pressures. I know what all of those pressures are like. And I can appreciate them. So when anybody says something mean or wrong about lawyers, it's like I want to set them right. In fact, the Sam McRae mystery series was inspired by my desire to present a lawyer in a good light, somebody who really cared about her clients, almost to her detriment. And that to me was a challenge. It was like, okay you know a lot of times in detective fiction, detectives will lie to find things out about themselves. [00:19:44] And I thought, Sam isn't like that. Sam is not going to misrepresent herself. She will always be very above-board and ethical. Although, she has had those moments where she's had to kind of agonize over whether she was crossing the line. And that's part of the inner conflict of that character in the story, you know? So yeah, I do identify as a lawyer, but I don't do it to the exclusion of all else. It's not like being a lawyer is the be-all and end-all for me anymore. [00:20:21] I mean, at one time I felt a distinct kind of sense of loss about not being in the profession. Because I was no longer in the profession, I was no longer practicing. And it was like, gosh I'm not with them anymore. I'm just me. But then it was okay, you know it was like you know what you're getting in exchange? That's the way I had to think of it. You're getting something in exchange for letting go of that. And it's that letting go that really felt good. Jeena Cho: [00:20:57] Yeah, and so much of life is like that, right? It's a series of surrendering one thing to gain something different, or making room for something different. And it's not really clear exactly what you're giving it up for even. Debbi Mack: [00:21:14] Yeah, oh I know. And believe me, I didn't get into this with the expectation of becoming a best-selling anything. All I wanted to do was to write and make a living at it. And it's still a continuing process. Jeena Cho: [00:21:35] Yeah, yeah. So I've heard authors or writers talk about this in different ways, and I'm curious to hear what your thoughts are on it. When you write, who are you writing for? Are you writing for yourself and this is something that you do because it's a way that you're expressing yourself? Or are you writing it for your potential readers? Like when you're writing, do you have an avatar of your ideal reader in mind that you're writing for? Debbi Mack: [00:22:10] I don't think I'm writing for an avatar, but I do think I'm marketing to an avatar. When I write, I think it's really more of an expression of the things that I want to say. I know that there's an audience for this particular type of work, because I see it all the time. So, writing within a certain genre's conventions will lead you to that audience, or at some point that audience will grow interested in your work. I chose mystery because I heard somewhere (I love mysteries, I've loved them all my life) that if you can write a mystery, you can write anything. That's what I've heard anyway. Jeena Cho: [00:23:05] I think it's because you have to get everything, all those clues and everything in there and have the plot makes sense in the end; have everything tied up. And there's a lot to that, for me it's a lot of plotting. That's a tough thing. But when it comes to actually writing, I think a lot of it has to be inspired by your own desire to express something. That's what I hear from other writers too. It's like, well you know, I grew up in Brooklyn and these are the kinds of things that I experienced. Or I grew up in such and such a place, and you can hear it in what they say. [00:23:50] The things that they express, a lot of it is the kind of stories that you would like to see, that you wish you could see. For me it's like, when I was a kid there weren't very many strong female characters on TV (and I was just a compulsive TV watcher as a kid) and in the movies either. So my desire was to write strong women. And so Sam is a strong woman I think, and a lot of it is really inspired by that; the desire to see something that isn't there. [00:24:38] Or is there but it is my own take on it. It's there now more because a lot of authors started doing strong women before I got involved. But now it's my own take on that. Jeena Cho: [00:24:52] Yeah, and to me it sounds like there's some level of actually validating your life experience by sharing and saying, this is my story. And even though it's in a fictional form, it's an expression of who you are and what you want to say. And I would imagine that's really just comforting to be able to tell your story. Debbi Mack: [00:25:21] It is in a sense. But I like to make sure that people know that I'm not Sam, because Sam is so different from me. Sometimes I actually look to other attorneys that I knew who were strong women, and thought what would she do in this circumstance? Because I found I had to get outside myself a little bit, you know? I had to come up with a snappier, more sarcastic answer than even I would even do to somebody, or a thought. You know it's like, I can't just write about me, I have to write about this person Sam. She's different, she's stronger, she's better. I like to think of her as a stronger, better version of myself. The person I would be if I were a stronger attorney, or a stronger person and wanted to be an attorney. Jeena Cho: [00:26:16] So did writing that book and having to imagine a better, stronger version of you, did that change you in some way? Debbi Mack: [00:26:31] Gosh I don't know. I hadn't really thought about that. I think that if anything, exploring the relationships between Sam and the various people who end up becoming recurring characters have spurred the additional ideas I've gotten for more books and sequels. Because I've always wanted to make it a series, I've wanted to make it the Sam McRae mystery series. And I had ideas for at least three books. And actually, the first book in the series, the one that made the New York Times bestseller list, was the second book that I wrote. The first book that I wrote, which needed a lot of work, ended up becoming the fourth book. [00:27:25] And there is a reader of mine and a friend, who is very honest (he wouldn't hold back if he didn't like it), he said, I think this fourth one might be the best one in the series. And I was like, oh my god it's come a long way from those first drafts. So you see, there's hope. Jeena Cho: [00:27:49] Yeah, yeah. So you wrote the first book and you showed it to your husband and he said it was terrible. How long did it take you before you felt like it was better? Debbi Mack: [00:28:06] You know, I don't remember exactly how long it took, but I know that it didn't take long for me to make the decisions that needed to be made to turn it around. Let's put it that way. You see, when I was writing it I knew in the back of my mind this is not going anywhere, but I showed it to him anyway. And he said, this is not doing it. And so it's as if I had a sixth sense about it. It's like, okay I know I'm not doing this right, I know I can do something to fix it. It's just a matter of doing it, of sitting down and figuring out the problem and getting it fixed. And I think anybody who practices law, I know attorneys who practice law who write extremely well, who are doing wonderful work and are getting published. And I've had them on my own show, I mean think of John Grisham or Scott Turow. Look at these people, Lisa Scottoline. These are lawyers who write fiction. Jeena Cho: [00:29:19] Yeah and I think you know, there is a certain mindset that has to shift to say I am more than just a lawyer, that I can do these things and that I can have interests outside of the office. Debbi Mack: [00:29:33] Oh you can, yes yes yes. Jeena Cho: [00:29:35] But you know, I don't think it comes naturally for most lawyers. We're kind of taught or trained to have this very singular focus. And also, it seems like the messaging is that if you divert your attention and do anything different, then that's going to end up hindering your ability to be an excellent lawyer. Debbi Mack: [00:29:59] I hear completely what you're saying. And it's funny how this starts in law school, it's a terrible thing. But I think a lot of it is old type thinking, because when I went back to the law school, I've been doing moot court, I've been doing these mock trials actually, regional mock trials. I'll show up and be a judge. So, it's interesting to see the kinds of posters that I see now around the law school. I see posters for mindfulness and all this kind of stuff. I remember when I was at, my first year in law school was at GW and I couldn't afford it. So I ended up transferring to the University of Maryland. [00:30:49] But while I was at GW, I remember distinctly somebody coming by and talking about if you ever need stress relief, we do art therapy. And there were these two guys sitting nearby, and they were in front of me and they looked at each other and just sort of snickered. And I was like, hello! I mean, this person is trying to help you, and you're snickering. Don't be snickering at art therapy, dude. [00:31:23] I think what lawyers are afraid of is that feeling of letting go, that feeling of just allowing their minds to wander a bit off of the logic path. Now, you're not going to stop being logical simply because you do this. Seriously. Especially if you write something like crime fiction, because you have to have the story make sense. I mean, if you're writing something along the lines of, who is that guy, Burroughs? Or some of these beat poets or whatever. Okay that's wild stuff, okay if you do something that's really far out, out there. Yeah, sure. I mean you get a little crazy, but that's not going to change your ability to think. Even if you do that, it's all about what you want to express. And a lot of times that expression can come out of the very thing that you're doing. Let's say your own day-to-day frustrations as a lawyer. I certainly see my own frustrations as a lawyer expressed in Sam. I mean, there were times when I would just shake my head at some of the things that I saw. Where I said, this is unjust, this is wrong. And I see lots of things in the news now where I just say, oh my god I know Sam would be appalled. [00:33:00] I see so many ideas out there that I can't begin to write all the stories that I could write about them. And it's a matter of queuing them up, like planes waiting to take off, you know? They're just there, waiting to be written about. Jeena Cho: [00:33:28] Getting a new website design can be a huge pain. But what if I told you that building a new website for your law firm didn't have to suck? My friends at Spotlight Branding pride themselves on their responsiveness, on great communication, and on delivering results for their clients. And Spotlight Branding doesn't lock their clients into long-term contracts. In fact, they offer a no risk, money-back guarantee on their work, so that you can have total peace of mind while you work with them. Spotlight Branding will help you stand out from the competition, drive more referrals, and ultimately achieve the growth you're looking for. Their team is currently offering a special, complimentary website review for our listeners. Visit spotlightbranding.com/trl to learn more. Jeena Cho: [00:34:23] Yeah I love that, that you gave yourself the permission to explore and do things. I felt this way at certain points in my life, like I remember being younger and loving to draw. But then I graduated from law school and I felt like, well I don't have the permission to do that. Like no one gave me permission so I can write fiction or draw or paint or sew, or do all of these things. And I don't know where that idea came from, but it was just so strong inside of me. Debbi Mack: [00:35:01] Oh my gosh, well I have a recommendation for anybody such as yourself. It's called "the creative sprint," and it's something that I have taken up actually. Noah Scalin, and his last name is spelled "S-C-A-L-I-N," Noah is the first name. And there's a book called "Creative Sprint." [00:35:24] And the thing is, if you sign up for the emails, every now and then they do this thing called "creative sprint," where if you want to participate, you make something based on a prompt that they give you every day for a month or so, and then you post it on social media somewhere. Jeena Cho: [00:35:48] I love this. Debbi Mack: [00:35:50] It's great, it's fantastic. And, so I've been doing it every now and then. In fact, I want to put together a video of what I did. Jeena Cho: [00:35:59] Oh, that'd be so awesome. Debbi Mack: [00:36:02] I'm going to have to do that, because some of the stuff I did was pretty wild. I did a video of me singing the lyrics to the Star Trek theme as William Shatner would do it. I was using a William Shatner style, you know. Have you ever heard him do "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds?" Jeena Cho: [00:36:26] No, I'm going to have to look this up. Debbi Mack: [00:36:28] Oh my god. You haven't lived until you've heard William Shatner singing "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds." Jeena Cho: [00:36:35] Okay, I'm going to look this up. Debbi Mack: [00:36:39] Look it up on YouTube, William Shatner singing "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds." You will die. So I decided to do the lyrics to the Star Trek original theme as William Shatner would do it. Jeena Cho: [00:36:54] That's awesome. Debbi Mack: [00:36:56] Give yourself permission to do things like that, and you'll be on your way toward doing fun stuff. Jeena Cho: [00:37:04] It's okay to do it. Yeah. So I want to shift gears a little bit, so think you have sort of hit that benchmark that I think every writer aspires to, which is to hit the New York Times Best Sellers List. So I'm curious, how did that happen? And tips or suggestions do you have for other aspiring authors? Debbi Mack: [00:37:30] Get in a time machine, go back to 2009. Self-publish your book and offer it for 99 cents on Kindle and Nook. And oh, and have five blogs while you're at it. Jeena Cho: [00:37:49] Wow. Debbi Mack: [00:37:49] At the time, I had five blogs. I was reviewing books; I was doing reviews for Mystery Scene magazine. I was blogging like crazy, like I said. I was tweeting like crazy. I had these 99 cent books, and I was making more money with 99 cent books than I was making pricing them at $2.99 or higher, with the higher royalty rate, because of the sheer volume. So I thought, why would I want to raise the price and have this income drop? And then of course, when Nook came along, that was another platform. So I was on Kindle and Nook, and being on Kindle and Nook qualified me for consideration on the list. And then I made enough sales, simply by sheer volume. I think there was some kind of promotion that Nook did at one time, and I was just picked out. It was not even something I asked for, me and another author's book were featured, and I think that must have boosted my Nook sales. And the combination of great Kindle sales and Nook sales together caused my book to peak in late March early April. So I made the list twice. And I was like, wow, oh my god. Jeena Cho: [00:39:22] So you didn't write the book thinking, this is going to be a New York Times Bestseller and have some grand scheme for making it there? Debbi Mack: [00:39:28] No, I had no grand scheme whatsoever. I had no idea what I was doing half the time. I was just essentially, I was blogging about my life as a writer. In fact, my blog at that time was called "My Life on the Midlist." "Debbi Mack, My Life on the Midlist," something like that. It was kind of a take-off of "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List" because I always felt like I was pretty much a nobody. And I still feel like nobody, which is good. I don't want to be a famous writer or anything, that would be like.. no, no, no. Jeena Cho: [00:40:10] I don't know, I feel like once you make The New York Times Bestseller's List it's hard to say that you're not a famous writer. Debbi Mack: [00:40:15] But I'm not! That's the funny part. Unless you're in stores, you know what I mean? Unless you're in stores, if you're on the New York Times List as an e-book writer, it's very different than being on the New York Times List as a print book author. So I don't know, I don't think I'm famous so much as I've had some financial success, and I have had some marketing success. I think that's really the thing, I'm still in the process of what I would call "putting my tribe together." You know, my real big fans. Jeena Cho: [00:41:01] What does that process look like to you, put your tribe together? What does that look like sort of on a day-to-day basis? And let's say a month-to-month and year-to-year basis? Debbi Mack: [00:41:14] I would say on the day-to-day basis, what I like to do is try to blog on my author blog at least once a week. And that doesn't count my Crime Cafe posts, I like to have something up there that's mine. And often it's a book review, or I've started something I call "Myths About the Law." And I try to dispel what people think about lawyers. Like for instance, I had one post that said, I had read this book by a comedy writer. I won't say his name, but he's a wonderful comedy writer. But he said something about the movie "Liar Liar." And he said, "This guy can't lie because his kid wishes for it. How's he going to do his job, because he's a lawyer. He has to lie, right? And I'm like, ahem no. [00:42:17] So I said, no this is wrong. This is not what lawyers do for a living. In fact, if you watch the movie you'll see that he learns how to become a better lawyer by not lying. That's actually the message in the movie. And it's also an extremely funny movie. It's a great movie. Jeena Cho: [00:42:37] Yeah, yeah. And I think that's the thing that's hard. You have to put in that persistent and consistent effort and that building or finding your tribe doesn't happen overnight, obviously. Debbi Mack: [00:42:54] I kind of like the idea of joint efforts, of joint marketing efforts, because the more we can help each other the better off we are. And that's something about the legal profession that people don't appreciate either. They don't realize how collegial it is. I mean, there's of course conflict between people when there is litigation or a situation where there's something that needs to be negotiated. There can be a degree of conflict of course. But at the same time, the legal profession I have always found was very collegial. [00:43:34] I've worked in remarkably collegial circumstances, I guess. I've been very fortunate to work with people who work together well and share advice, that kind of thing. I know that there are probably law firms and things out there, places where people aren't like that. But I would say if that's the kind of place where you're working, maybe it's not the best place to be if it's causing you stress. Because you should be able to be happy with what you're doing with your life, not doing something that stresses you out. Jeena Cho: [00:44:17] Yeah. And also it seems like there are attorneys who just don't see an alternative. They are at a law firm, they're making a great salary. They have a mortgage or they have kids in college and this just feels like, yeah yeah. And I think it's kind of hard to make space for a different possibility. And that's just a possibility that you are not aware of in this moment. But it doesn't mean that those possibilities don't exist. Debbi Mack: [00:44:50] I think that's absolutely true. And I think if you want something badly enough, you can make it happen. It's just a matter of learning how to make it happen, and preparing for that. And I feel like right now I'm at the point in my life where I'm still learning all the different ways that I can make the things that I want to make happen. Jeena Cho: [00:45:17] Yeah, although it's really weird for me to hear you say that, because when I look at you and all that you've accomplished. I feel like, wow, she checked off all the boxes and she's there. Wherever that there might be, but yeah. Debbi Mack: [00:45:37] That's the thing, even the successful authors who are kind of famous, you'll always hear them say you're never quite there. Writing is a profession where you're always an apprentice. It's not just the writing process itself, there's also the unfortunately or fortunately, I don't know, it's easy to get yourself out there in the sense of, we have the Internet. We have blogs, we have social media. But knowing which thing to use and how to use it, these are all tools. Social media is a tool, you have to think of it that way. And how do you use it most wisely to get the most out of it, that's the trick. And like I say, I'm honestly still in the process of learning these things. [00:46:29] I'm always in the process of trying to hone my skills at various different levels. I am teaching courses on Yudami now, and I'm actually uploading some of those courses to Teachable, if people do online courses and they're writing oriented. I'm thinking about adding some more courses on other life topics, because I have a condition called dystonia. It developed secondary to a stroke I had several years ago. I mean this was in the early 00's. It's more of an annoying condition than anything, it is constant and there's no cure for it. But the thing of it is, in or to deal with it you have to do things like exercise and make time for yourself. [00:47:30] And so I'm thinking, there's a whole community of people out there who have chronic illnesses of various types. And I think there's a lot of advice I could give people on how to how to deal with that. Because I have had to deal with it out of necessity if I wanted to keep writing. I think if anything, this has really helped me to empathize more with people, and even just sympathize with them because some of them have the same problem I do. All I can say is, it's amazing what you can do even when you have a problem like this one. So I hope in that sense, I can serve as some sort of inspiration not only to lawyers, but to people who are struggling with chronic conditions. Jeena Cho: [00:48:22] Yeah, and it almost sounds like you've sort of had to learn to treat yourself more kindly and say you know what, I'm tired, I need rest. And not feel like you should feel guilty for taking a nap because you're really tired. Debbi Mack: [00:48:41] Exactly, right. It's kind of like learning to, there's a kind of a Buddhist concept to this sort of forgiving yourself and accepting, kind of all goes together. Jeena Cho: [00:48:55] Yeah. And it sounds like it's a little bit of room just for you to digest and see what comes of it. Debbi Mack: [00:49:04] Exactly right. Jeena Cho: [00:49:06] Yeah. Debbi, it's just been so wonderful talking to you. One final question before I let you go. So the name of this podcast is called The Resilient Lawyer. What does it mean to be a resilient lawyer to you? Debbi Mack: [00:49:25] Being able to effectively balance your work with your life. And that sounds a bit trite, but when I say that I mean your work should fold in neatly with what you want to do in your life. The kind of work you do, is in a sense a byproduct of yourself. It's like, you do the things that you do because you care about them. And if you don't care about what it is you're doing, you should be doing something else. Don't be afraid to make a change. [00:50:13] The way I see it, if you're going down the wrong road, you need to turn around at some point. And continuing down the wrong road will not take you to where you want to go. So it just doesn't make sense. It makes more sense to think about what you can do to change your situation to make it better and more in touch with your inner needs, your desires. Jeena Cho: [00:50:46] And I think it takes courage to make space for that voice that's longing to be expressed in the world. Debbi Mack: [00:50:56] Well thank you. Jeena Cho: [00:51:00] Debbi, for the listeners out there that want to learn more about you or your work, what are some places where they can find out? Debbi Mack: [00:51:09] Well you can find me at my website, which is debbimack.com. And you can find a link there for The Crime Cafe podcast, it's right there on my website. You can also find my Twitter link, my Facebook link, and my Google Plus link. I'm pretty sure they're all on there. [00:51:38] I'm also on YouTube. I do a lot of book reviews on YouTube I've become something of a "booktuber." I'll put in a plug for two writers whose books I just finished reading, who I absolutely love. Robert Crais and Terry Pratchett. Jeena Cho: [00:52:03] Alright, so I will put all of those in the show notes. Debbi, thank you so much for joining me today. I certainly enjoyed our conversation. Debbi Mack: [00:52:12] It was a pleasure. I'm very happy that you invited me on. Thank you so much. Closing: [00:52:23] Thanks for joining us on The Resilient Lawyer podcast. If you've enjoyed the show, please tell a friend. It's really the best way to grow the show. To leave us a review on iTunes, search for The Resilient Lawyer and give us your honest feedback. It goes a long way to help with our visibility when you do that, so we really appreciate it. As always, we'd love to hear from you. E-mail us at smile@theanxiouslawyer.com. Thanks and we look forward to seeing you next week.    

Sevin Okyay bu hafta yabancı bir polisiye romanla yayında.  Los Angeles görünüşte sıradan günlerinden birini yaşamaktadır ama özel dedektif Joe Pike için şehir bir daha asla eskisi gibi olmayacaktır. Pike'ın eski sevgilisi Karen Garcia kayıptır ve kızın babası onu bulmaları için Pike ve ortağı Elvis Cole'den yardım istemiştir.  Sevin Okyay kitaptan bir bölüm okutuyor, romana ve yazarına ilişkin yorumlar yapıyor.

Rodger Nichols connects with author Glen Erik Hamilton about HARD COLD WINTER and his debut, PAST CRIMES. About the book HARD COLD WINTER: ”Hamilton renders the ample violent action effectively, but the best parts of the story are the vignettes he intersperses depicting Van and Elana’s criminal exploits when they were 17.” (Publishers Weekly) “Hamilton skillfully creates a well-oiled situation with a direct writing style... brimming with action, conflict, and realistic and compelling characters. Readers of the first book will be delighted with the backstory, and aficionados of the genre will eat this one up.” (Library Journal (starred review) Get his books:  http://bit.ly/20tiFAB Glen Erik Hamilton Book List His website: www.glenerikhamilton.com Similar authors: Harlan, Coben, Robert Crais, Dennis Lehane, Lisa Gardner Follow him on Facebook Follow him on Twitter Watch Videos

Elvis Cole and Joe Pike are joined by Suspect heroes LAPD K-9 Officer Scott James and his German shepherd, Maggie, in the new heart-stopping thriller from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Robert Crais. Loyalty, commitment, and the fight for justice have always driven Elvis Cole and Joe Pike. If they make a promise, they keep it. Even if it could get them killed. When Elvis Cole is secretly hired to find a grief-stricken mother, he's led to an ordinary house on a rainy night in Echo Park. Only the house isn't ordinary, and the people hiding inside are a desperate fugitive and a murderous criminal with his own dangerous secrets. As helicopters swirl overhead, Scott and Maggie track the fugitive to this same house, coming face-to-face with Mr. Rollins, a killer who leaves behind a brutally murdered body and enough explosives to destroy the neighborhood. Scott is now the only person who can identify him, but Mr. Rollins has a rule: Never leave a witness alive. For all of them, the night is only beginning. Sworn to secrecy by his client, Elvis finds himself targeted by the police even as Mr. Rollins targets Maggie and Scott. As Mr. Rollins closes in for the kill, Elvis and Joe join forces with Scott and Maggie to follow a trail of lies where no one is who they claim -- and the very woman they promised to save might get them all killed.

Beyond The Cover has returned, well almost, for 2016.  To kick off the New Year, we thought we would play you a couple of great interviews by Robert Crais and Craig Johnson.  Both are powerhouse authors and continue to help fans lose sleep with each new release.  The show will return on January 18th live. All shows are brought to you by Suspense Magazine. You can visit suspensemagazine.com for more information. If you have any questions please email us at editor@suspensemagazine.com.  

Robert Crais on The Promise; Doug Green on The Teachings of Shirelle; Brian Bailey on Embracing the Wild

Marking my 100th episode on Pet Life Radio, my special guest is #1 New York Times best-selling author Robert Crais. Robert and I talked about his latest novel, The Promise. During the interview, we discussed the premise behind his latest novel, the introduction of a new canine character Maggie, the impact of adding a dog to the mix and how Robert keeps the story and characters fresh after writing 20 novels. You’ll definitely want to listen to this special 100th episode and learn from a master mystery writer. Questions or Comments? Send them to: tim@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Promise with Tim Link

Hey there Word Nerds. I’m so excited to bring you this interview today with Robert Crais, a #1 New York Times bestselling author of crime fiction. In this episode, we talk about how to persevere as a writer, and let me tell you, if anyone can speak to this subject it's Robert Crais. He began his career as a TV writer, working on some of the biggest crime dramas. This experience has shaped his perspective on writing novels, and has taught him numerous writing skills. Listen in hear Robert's insights about what you can learn from writing outside your comfort zone. You'll hear about his journey from writing for TV to writing novels, and what writing for the screen taught him about crafting stories for the page. Plus, animal lovers (especially dog-lovers) will get a kick out of this this episode because you'll hear Robert talk about how captured the POV of Maggie, the K9 hero in his latest book The Promise. Unlike other books that anthropomorphize animals, making them seem like humans in an animal body, Maggie feels very real. The sections in her point of view are quite true to how you would imagine a dog perceives the world. I think Office Cat could sense the animal-friendly vibe during this interview, because she cuddled up to the mic while we were recording this episode. (Bonus points to anyone who can hear her purring in the background.) In this episode, Robert and I discuss: Capturing animal characters’ perspectives in your writing. The process of optioning the film rights for your writing. How writing for TV prepared Robert for writing novels. The challenges of writing a novel versus writing for the screen. Plus Robert's #1 Tip for Writers. About the Author Robert Crais is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of nineteen previous novels, fifteen of them featuring private investigator Elvis Cole and his ex-cop, ex-Marine partner Joe Pike. His novels have been translated into more than forty languages and are global bestsellers in more than sixty nations. Nominated for every major crime-writing award (for a total of twenty nominations), Robert has won the Anthony, Barry, Shamus, Macavity, Gumshoe, and Ross Macdonald awards, among others. In 2014, he received a Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America, which represents the pinnacle of achievement in mystery writing. A native of Louisiana from a family of police officers and oil refinery workers, he lives in Los Angeles with his wife, three cats, and many thousands of books.  If you want to learn more about Robert and his amazing books, follow him on Facebook and Instagram, or visit his website. For more info and show notes: DIYMFA.com/070

New York Times bestselling author Robert Crais joins us in this episode of CrimeFiction.FM to discuss his new book, the 16th in his Elvis Cole series, THE PROMISE. Show Notes Robert describes the challenges of writing THE PROMISE, which included the need for a believable storyline that would necessitate Elvis Cole, Joe Pike, K-9 Maggie and […] The post The Promise, by Robert Crais appeared first on CrimeFiction.FM.

Guest host John sits down with Robert Crais to discuss his newest novel, THE PROMISE. Book Page: http://bit.ly/1SgAmQS

"Beyond the Cover" is hosted by John Raab and Jeff Ayers. You will hear guests that range from magazine editors, book publishers, bestselling authors and so much more. We bring you book reviews, marketing tips, how to get reviewed, how to get published, and you will hear bestselling authors tell you the steps to take to make sure your manuscript is the best it can be. Tonight's guest: Neil Nyren is the Senior Vice-President, Publisher, and Editor in Chief Neil S. Nyren came to Putnam in 1984 from Atheneum, where he was Executive Editor. Before that he held editorial positions at Random House and Arbor House. Among the writers he edits are Clive Cussler, W.E.B. Griffin, John Sandford, Robert Crais, C.J. Box, Randy Wayne White, Jack Higgins, Frederick Forsyth, Dave Barry, A. Scott Berg, Jeff Greenfield, Bob Schieffer, and Maureen Dowd. www.suspenseradionetwork.com

Ever wondered what goes into writing a book? You'll find out in this episode! An avid crime fiction reader, Patrick was inspired by writers such as Agatha Christie & Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Current authors such as Michael Connelly, Lee Child, Jonathan Kellerman, Robert Crais and Stephen King have been equally inspirational. A gentle prod from friends and family convinced him to pursue writing his first novel, Varied Traits. In this episode you will learn: Patrick’s back story and what life was like for him growing up. Why Patrick started writing his first novel. How he creates & outlines his story. How Patrick was able to let go of what other’s think. The lessons he learned about himself while writing the book.  What advice he would give to aspiring writers. The lessons he learned about a book writing process.  Patricks advice on the difference between failing & being a failure.      For links and more info visit: www.teenpodcast.com/34

The Novel Ideas discussion group will be discussing the book Suspect by Robert Crais. This novel is available on Bookshare and BARD, and the DB number is 76115.

For 25 years, Robert Crais has written extraordinary novels of crime and suspense. He is “a master of crime fiction” (Associated Press); “his novels get better with every new book” (Portland Oregonian); “Crais is hands-down the world’s greatest crime writer” (The Huffington Post). But in Suspect, he may have written his most remarkable novel of all.

This week: Musical duo Chairlift offers us a martini (and some music)…Megadeth politely shreds our etiquette questions…Author-du-jour Ben Marcus says words CAN break your bones…Antonio Banderas plays kitty and creepy…A soldier lost and found – 28 years later…Plus, the latest in men’s fashion, epic Sundance flops, and a joke from crime writer Robert Crais.

Tim Maleeny's second Cape Weathers mystery, BEATING THE BABUSHKA, is nearly impossible to pigeonhole. Its literary predecessors run the gamut form Walter Gibson and Dashiell Hammett to Robert Crais and Elmore Leonard, and it seems to draw in equal measure on movies the likes of THE THIN MAN and THE BIG LEBOWSKI. That this multifarious, madcap pulp romp works at all owes much to Maleeny's craft: he has a gift for re-mastering old tunes, an almost cinematic economy to his crafting of scenes, and a knack for piling up plot complications. That the novel manages to deliver characters of some depth and poignancy amidst such madness is nothing short of amazing. This podcast is brought to you by Clute and Edwards of www.noircast.net. To leave a comment on this episode, or make a donation to the podcast, please visit "Behind the Black Mask: Mystery Writers Revealed" at btbm.libsyn.com.