Wrong Place, Write Crime

In which Eric, a true Renaissance man, discusses his Anthony nominated works, reasonable gun laws, his distaste for revision, his job as a television editor, and how he owns a human skull. Yes, folks…a human skull.

In which Fleur discusses her midde grade adventure series DOUBLE VISION, her love of mysteries, reaching the ‘reluctant reader’, the difference between writing for children and adults, and casually admits to being from the Netherlands.

In which we discuss the fact that Seattle Mystery Bookshop is for sale and in danger of closing, why it happened, why it borders on tragic, and what you can do to help.

An interview with Sarah M. Chen, in which Sarah talks about her Anthony-nominated novella CLEANING UP FINN, why she sometimes writes male protagonists, how she met Ray Bradbury on his birthday, and how it is that she knows the value of pistachio nuts on the black market.

An interview with short story master John Floyd, in which John demonstrates the rumors about him being a true gentleman are true as he talks about the lure of the short story for him, his writing process, how he and the host first met, and when he first knew he wanted to be a writer (spoiler alert: it’s not when you think).

An interview with Steve Hamilton, in which Steve talks about his new novel EXIT STRATEGY, how THE LOCK ARTIST unlocked doors for him, some of his books becoming films (but never Alex McKnight!), getting to hang out with easily the coolest crime writers of the last two generations, and he basically he endures the full-on fanboy treatment from the host…all with considerable grace.

In which Danny talks about his new novel A NEGRO AND AN OFAY, getting bumped for Damon Wayons at stand up clubs all over Los Angeles, getting your art out there, and then gives the most eloquent and common sense explanation of how we should be dealing with race in America that you’re ever likely to hear anywhere.

In which Dave Zeltserman talks about the new Netflix film SMALL CRIMES that was based upon his novel, as well as his other works, his early days as a writer, and why he believes the days of successful self-publishing are done. Also: Danny Gardner Flash Interview, Down & Out Books update, book recommendations from bookstore folk (and mystery experts)LInda Bond and Robin Agnew, and a quick Frank Zaf...

This is a brief preview of the forthcoming podcast, Wrong Place, Write Crime hosted by Frank Zafiro. Frank lays out the show format, the different features, and previews the guests for the first two episodes, including a Flash Forward Interview with episode one guest, Dave Zeltserman.