In Conversation with Terry Shepherd

DP Lyle turns the tables, reminiscing with Terry Shepherd about how Podcasting technology has evolved.

Live from Left Coast Crime, Outliers Writing University presents Ana Manwaring. A writer, editor, and creative writing instructor, Ana is best known for her JadeAnne Stone Mexico Adventures—a thrilling series set against the backdrop of organized crime, corruption, and danger south of the border. Her latest novel, Kickback, delivers nonstop action as hostage negotiator Dafne takes on kidnappers, c...

Live from Left Coast Crime, Outliers Writing University presents Terry Shames. Best known for her Samuel Craddock series, Terry brings small-town Texas to life with engrossing mysteries, rich character development, and an unflinching look at justice in rural America. Her debut novel, A Killing at Cotton Hill, won the Macavity Award for Best First Mystery and set the stage for a beloved series feat...

Live from Left Coast Crime, Outliers Writing University presents award-winning author, Michele Drier. A former journalist and editor, Michele has turned her passion for storytelling into a prolific writing career, crafting gripping mysteries and thrilling vampire suspense. She’s the author of the Stained Glass Mysteries and the Kandesky Vampire Chronicles, a fast-paced paranormal romance series th...

Live from Left Coast Crime, Outliers Writing University presents Harry Hunsicker, a Dallas native with deep Texas roots who has built a career writing mysteries filled with suspense, intrigue, and unforgettable characters. His latest novel, The Life and Death of Rose Doucette, continues his tradition of gripping storytelling, set against the backdrop of Texas noir. But Harry’s path to becoming a w...

Live from Left Coast Crime, Outliers Writing University presents Hal Glatzer a lifelong writer who penned his first fiction in elementary school and never looked back—moving from journalism and tech writing to crafting mysteries rich with history, music, and intrigue. His novel The Trapdoor was ahead of its time, diving into the dark side of hacking in the 1980s, while his Katy Green series blends...

Live from Left Coast Crime, Outliers Writing University presents D.P. Lyle, a co-founder of Outliers Writing University and a master of both fiction and nonfiction. We discuss the genesis of the Outliers project and how it's a perfect dovetail for conferences like Left Coast Crime.

Live from Left Coast Crime, Outliers Writing University presents Dänna Wilberg, television talk show host, movie producer-director-screenwriter and author of the paranormal Grace Simms and Suzanne Cash - Borrowed Time series. She gives us the backstories on her two protagonists, how she contributed to a pair of smash-hit Sherlock Holmes films, and the amazing non-profit that helped inspire them.

Live from Left Coast Crime, Outliers Writing University presents a collision between crime fiction, noir, and Hollywood with the legendary Craig Faustus Buck! From journalism to bestselling nonfiction, from television to Oscar-nominated screenwriting, Craig has done it all. His debut noir mystery novel, Go Down Hard, made waves in the crime fiction world, and his short stories have earned a Macavi...

Live from Left Coast Crime, Outliers Writing University presents Jeff Ayers—accomplished author, book reviewer, and former Co-Director of ThrillerFest, the ultimate gathering for thriller writers and fans. With a background as a research librarian, Jeff knows how to weave intricate, high-stakes narratives, and his latest book, Leave No Trace, co-written with Jon Land under the pen name A.J. Landau...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and we're honored to welcome back author & speaker Paul Weigel! 📖🎤 Paul’s autobiography IRON DAD inspired thousands, and today, he updates us on life after the book, his growing career as a speaker, and his ongoing mission to promote health, resilience, and early detection.

Meg Hamand weaves an unforgettable tale of survival, love, and the unbreakable human spirit. Follow Rachael, a Jewish woman imprisoned in Auschwitz, a hidden diamond ring—a small but powerful symbol of hope, and young lovers Samual and Hanna, who fight to hold onto each other as their world crumbles.

Bestselling author Nicole Maggi makes her adult fiction debut with A Murder in Zion, a thrilling mystery featuring Special Agent Emme Helliwell of the National Park Service’s Investigative Services Branch. Blending her love for National Parks with true crime, Maggi crafts a gripping tale set in Zion National Park, where a murder investigation uncovers deadly secrets beneath its breathtaking landsc...

If you loved Hollywood Hound of the Baskervilles, you're in for a treat—Elizabeth Crowens is back with Bye Bye Blackbird, a thrilling historical mystery set in 1941 Hollywood. With bodies piling up, ancient artifacts in play, and even Humphrey Bogart caught in the chaos, this noir-inspired page-turner is not to be missed.

Author Marshall Karp introduces "Don't Tell Me How To Die," discussing his career and what drives his passion.

Paranormal romance fans will love my convo with the delightful Hollie Smurthwaite about It's Raining Men, a humorous tale inspired by the iconic song. She shares insights into her writing process, the balance of humor and romance, character development, and the challenges of finding an audience in the crowded genre of paranormal romance.

Roxie Key's UK hit, DEADLY SPARK, gets its US release this week. We welcome Roxie back to dig deeper into her writing life, with some tantalizing clues to her next project.

Award-winning filmmaker Josh Mendoza, creator of What Still Remains, talks about his genre-bending debut novel, Shadow of the Eternal Watcher. his journey from screenwriting to fiction, his inspirations, and the magic of the creative process.

From art college mishaps to bestselling thrillers, Alex Pearl’s journey is as compelling as his books! We discuss One Man Down, his latest novel, plus his career in advertising, mystery writing, and more.

Dru Ann Love, award-winning author, a dedicated book reviewer, and a cornerstone of the mystery community talks reading, writing and love.

Author and consultant Christine Russ discusses how she melds the ideas of motivational philosopher Napoleon Hill with present day technology and New Age thought to change lives.

Acclaimed author and host of About Your Mother, Jennifer Griffith dives deep into the untold stories of family, identity, and resilience. Her moving memoir, Both Sides of Then: Finding Love After Abandonment, unearths generational trauma and the search for healing, offering a raw and powerful journey through love, loss, and discovery. With her signature depth and empathy, Jennifer sheds light on t...

In celebration of Black History Month, one of the most powerful interviews I've had the honor of conducting. Dr. Bettye Kearse speaks about her extraordinary life as an Oracle in "The OtherMadisons - The Lost History of a President's Black Family.

Dr. Lori Langdon recounts her path from humble beginnings to a 30 year career as a celebrated pediatrician serving rural patients from equally challenging backgrounds. An inspiring conversation with a true heroine who changes lives even as she saves them.

Beck Galli introduces Morning Fuel: Daily Inspirations to Stretch Your Mind Before Starting Your Day, and the book that inspired it, Rethinking Possible: A Memoir of Resilience.