Game of Books

Christie and Cathi look back at the past 45 podcast episodes and reflect on their favorite wines, foods, and books. Includes clips from interviews with How to Feed a Loon, Cindy Callaghan, Tom Straw, Alexia Gordon, and T Jefferson Parker. 

Cathi and Christie have a conversation about Stephen King and his new book "The Institute." The wine of the week is a champagne; Domaine Ste Michelle Brut. In their Writer's Perspective, they discuss King's other book "On Writing."

Christie and Cathi prepare for the holiday season with their book club gift ideas. Wines can be gifts too! This week, they taste Embrazen Red Blend and Mad Genius Cuvée Red. Books and other gifts are also discussed.

Christie and Cathi record together while at the She Podcasts conference in Atlanta. They discuss Daniel Silva's book "The New Girl" and drink Les Volets Pinot Noir. This week's writer's perspective is all about researching.

Cathi and Christie go to ThrillerFest in New York City to interview as many authors as they can! In Part 3, they interview Gary Grossman, Reagan Keeter, and William Miller. Wines are Nine Lives Reserve Sauvignon Blanc and Love Noir Pinot Noir.

Christie and Cathi prepare for Thanksgiving this week by offering safe dinner table conversation starters. Clips from past episodes are included featuring Elaine Viets, Brad Parks, and Hank Phillippi Ryan. They also discuss cooking ahead of Thanksgiving day. The wine this week is the brand new Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2019.

Cathi and Christie go to ThrillerFest in New York City to interview as many authors as they can! In Part 2, they interview Jon Land, Elena Hartwell Taylor, Jack Soren, and Alexia Gordon. Wines are Nine Lives Reserve Sauvignon Blanc and Love Noir Pinot Noir.

We call Kris and Wesley from "How To Feed A Loon" blog to ask all our Pecan Pie related questions! The rest of the episode, Cathi and Christie sip Jam Jar Shiraz and discuss Karin Slaughter's latest book "The Last Widow." Our writer's perspective focuses on pacing.

Cathi and Christie go to ThrillerFest in New York City to interview as many authors as they can! In Part 1, they interview K.J. Howe, David Albertyn, Cate Holahan, and Elizabeth Wilkerson. Wines are Nine Lives Reserve Sauvignon Blanc and Love Noir Pinot Noir.

Christie and Cathi discuss tips for writing a mystery series, their writing progress, and cannibalism. This week's book is "Neon Prey" by the prolific author, John Sandford, and they sip Carnivor Zinfandel.

Christie and Cathi interview award winning author Lisa Unger. As they sip on Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, they discuss Lisa Unger's latest book "The Stranger Inside" as well as Lisa's writing process.

Christie and Cathi discuss "The Stranger Inside" by Lisa Unger while sipping from FitVine Sauvignon Blanc. Discussions include vigilantes and how to name your characters.

This week, Cathi and Christie have an insightful conversation with Hank Phillippi Ryan ("The Murder List", "Trust Me"). They drink Llama Malbec and talk with Hank about her career and approaches to writing.

We start out Killer Season 2 with Hank Phillippi Ryan's book "The Murder List." Christie and Cathi try Girl and Dragon Cabernet while discussing deadly spaghetti and how to approach writing a book.

In the finale of our first season, Cathi and Christie taste Trivento Malbec as they discuss the book "Into the Black Nowhere" by Meg Gardiner. The conversation this week is centered around serial killers.

Christie and Cathi drink Seven Daughters Moscato as they talk about Lee Child and Karin Slaughter's short story "Cleaning the Gold." They also discuss skittles and how to write character's voices.

This week, Christie and Cathi interview Carla Norton, author of "What Doesn't Kill Her" and "The Edge of Normal." The conversation encompasses Carla's journey from editing in Japan, to true crime writing, to novel writing. As they discuss, they sip a couple of California red blends; Once Upon a Vine, and The Dreaming Tree.

Cathi and Christie drink Clos du Bois Pinot Grigio this week as they discuss Harlan Coben's "Run Away." This week's topics are graduation ceremonies and the varying names for Mahi Mahi.

Cathi and Christie are joined by award winning author, Elaine Viets at Sleuthfest 2019. From teddy bears to Mexican food to organizational skills, they cover many topics in this fun and enjoyable conversation. Elaine has written the Dead-End Job series, and her latest mystery is "Ice Blonde" from the Angela Richman, death investigator series. This week's wine is Fat Bastard.

Christie and Cathi discuss D.J. Palmer's "Saving Meghan." Additionally, our hosts discuss querying and their experiences sending letters and manuscripts to agents. For the food and wine portion of the conversation, they share their thoughts on chicken soup as they taste Alamos Malbec.

Cathi and Christie have a conversation with the Sleuthfest guest of honor, T Jefferson Parker. They drink Chateau de Camarsac Bordeaux while discussing Parker's latest book "Swift Vengeance" and the upcoming "The Last Good Guy." He also provides advice and insight from his successful writing career.

Cathi and Christie taste Starborough Sauvignon Blanc and discuss New Orleans Po Boys. The book of the week is "The Chef" by James Patterson and Max DiLallo.

Tom Straw joins Christie and Cathi at Sleuthfest 2019 for a conversation and glass of Voga Pinot Grigio. Tom discusses his work in TV and his transition to mystery author, as well as his experiences writing books under TV show character pseudonym, Richard Castle. His new book "Buzz Killer" is out now!

Christie and Cathi discuss Brad Parks's latest book "The Last Act" while drinking Menage A Trois Decadence Cabernet Sauvignon. Their conversation goes from talking about the thunder and pollen storms to trading mackerel for prison hooch.

At Sleuthfest 2019, Cathi and Christie got to speak to author Alexia Gordon. She discusses her cozy mystery series and most recent release "Fatality in F." As they talk about Ireland, representation in mystery books, and the recent college admissions scandal, they drink Apothic Inferno (a red bled aged in whiskey barrels).