This is our first straight-to-podcast show. Crossing Borders, published by Down and Out books and sponsored by Sisters in Crime, San Diego Chapter, includes my story, “Pool Fishing,” and a story by guest Kathy Krevat. Joining us is one of the anthology’s editors, Lisa Brackman. We’ll discuss the anthology, read from our stories, and talk about the art, craft, and business of crime writing.
(Recording date: July 17, 2020)
Heather Young, author of The Distant Dead, and I discuss the art, craft, and business of writing a crime novel.
(Broadcast date: July 8, 2020)
Poet Jane Hirshfield is my guest on the show to talk about her new volume of poetry, Ledger.
(Broadcast date: June 24, 2020)
Intro and outro music by Travis Barrett. Find more of my son’s work on Spotify and YouTube.
Courtney Maum, author of Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer’s Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book (Catapult), talks with me about the art, craft, and business of writing.
Intro and outro music by Travis Barrett. Find him on Spotify and YouTube.
(Broadcast date: May 27, 2020)
Novelist S.M. Hulse, author of Eden Mine, joins me on the show to talk about the art, craft, and business of writing–and why she uses initials instead of her first name.
(Broadcast date: May 11, 2020)
Intro and outdo created by Travis Barrett. Find his music on Spotify and his videos on YouTube.
Novelist Jill Ciment, author of The Body in Question and Heroic Measures (made into the film, Five Flights Up, with Morgan Freeman and Diane Keaton), and I talk about the art, craft, and business of writing.
(Broadcast date: March 11, 2020)
Musical intro and outdo by Travis Barrett. Find him on Spotify.
Palm Springs Noir, an anthology published by Akashic Books, is edited by Barbara and also features her short story “The Water Holds You Still.” Releases July 6, 2021. Pre-order now:
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