Murder, Mystery and Mayhem Laced with Morality

In this episode, I sit down with Josh Bates , a retired United States Marine Corps officer whose career spanned infantry, counterintelligence, and human intelligence operations. Josh served combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan , as well as additional operational assignments across the Indo-Pacific . Josh is a graduate of: • University of San Diego (BA, Political Science) • Marine Corps University...

🎙️ She’s Back! Jayna Breigh Returns to the Podcast ✨ I had the absolute joy of reconnecting with Jayna Breigh at Reader Rendezvous 2025 , and now she’s back on the podcast to celebrate the release of her most recent novel, An Appearance of Impropriety 📚💫 Jayna is an award-winning author and attorney , best known for her romantic legal dramas —stories that seamlessly blend faith, justice, suspen...

After a successful career in the U.S. Navy, Wendy Gee now channels her boundless energy into community volunteering, leaving no stone unturned—or unpainted—at the Charleston Fire Department, Friends of the Lewes Public Library Board of Directors, and Sussex County Habitat for Humanity. A proud graduate of the University of Michigan, University of Arizona, Naval War College, and Old Dominion Univer...

Michael G. Colburn has spent decades studying and writing about the creative process. An inventor, entrepreneur, and former president of the Food Service Consultants Society International, he’s authored over twenty patents and multiple books, including the bestselling His books include the bestselling Invent, Innovate & Prosper, and How Julia Found Happiness and Financial Success Now devoted t...

Get ready for a gripping conversation with J. Lee (@j.leeauthor) , the award-winning author behind The Hubley Case, The Silent Cardinal, The Deadly Deal, and The Reluctant Reckoner . With dual degrees in Engineering and Sociology from Duke University , J. Lee brings a rare blend of analytical precision and deep insight into human behavior to his thrillers—creating stories packed with suspense, mor...

Author Lou Pugliese is retired from two careers: a senior manager at Toyota Motors with national (US) and international experience, and a business professor at a small, liberal arts college in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. Lou and his wife, Kathy (and their dog Mitch), are now settled in Green Cove Springs, Florida. His writing influence comes from both careers, extensive travel, and a passion...

With over 400 jury trials under his belt, Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for 30 years, and recognized as a Super Lawyer over 10 consecutive years, Tad Nelson is a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. His reputation for aggressive representation, combined with an unparalleled level of expertise, has made him the go-to criminal defense attorney in G...

Over the past several years, Tristan K. Hodges has found herself planted in cities all across the country—New Orleans, New York City, Ann Arbor, Houston, Malibu, Philadelphia, Santa Barbara, Boston, Washington D.C., and Jacksonville. She also spent a year studying abroad in Florence, Italy. Whether she stayed for years or only a few months, each place left its own distinct imprint on her life, sha...

Karen Griffin is an engaging, practical teacher who has spent years helping people of all ages grow, find clarity, and live more meaningful lives. She’s known for her relatable, “tell-it-like-it-is” style that makes people feel seen, encouraged, and empowered. A regular contributor to Refresh online magazine, Karen’s writing has also been featured in several inspirational collections, including He...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Billie Corley—author, speaker, and founder of Billie Corley Ministries—whose voice and vision are helping countless people win the battle over self-doubt. Billie’s debut book, Winning the War Over What Ifs: A Practical Guide to Living Empowered, offers heartfelt, faith-rooted wisdom for anyone who wrestles with fear, hesitation, or uncertainty. Through Sc...

Robbie Bach joined Microsoft in 1988 and, over the next 22 years, worked in various marketing, general management, and business leadership roles. Beginning in 1999, as Chief Xbox Officer, he led the creation and development of the highly successful Xbox video game business. Now in his new role as a “Civic Engineer,” Robbie believes we all have a responsibility to engage with civic issues and dedic...

We are thrilled to welcome bestselling thriller author Jen J. Danna — known for her razor-sharp suspense, scientific edge, and gripping storylines — to the show! About Jen: After over thirty years inInfectious disease research, Jen traded her lab coat for a pen and now writes thrilling crime fiction and forensic mysteries.  She co-authors the Abbott & Lowell Forensic Mysteries and writes the F...

Dedicated true-crime author known for his hands-on investigation approach shares Death Valley secrets... Lying in a shallow grave to imagine the carnage that occurred there. Scouring a remote corner of Death Valley to discover a key clue in a missing person case. Walking through squalid encampments in Mexico to interview migrant refugees.   Doug Kari investigates true-crime stories firsthand and i...

Another gripping episode of the Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem Laced with Morality Podcast is here—featuring Douglas Smith, MSSW, a leadership development trainer, certified trauma-informed coach, and author of The Path of Rocks and Thorns: Leadership Lessons from a Prison Cell. With over a decade of experience in mental health and justice policy, Douglas has served as a policy expert for the Texas H...

Russell G. Little is a writer and practicing divorce attorney. Murder for Me is a fictionalized compilation of the many people he’s encountered over his lifetime and thirty-two-year career. He lives in Houston, Texas, with his wife of thirty-two years, Melinda. Bio: An interesting fact is that I practiced law for forty years, I tried over one hundred jury trials and hundreds more before a Judge al...

Pat is an author and clinical psychologist whose storytelling roots run deep. She began her career in the theater world as an actress, director, and playwright in New York, and later produced summer stock and murder mystery theater in Maine. Her fascination with the human experience eventually led her to psychology, where she explores the inner lives of others with the same empathy she now brings...

Nina Brooks hails from Pittsburgh, PA, and is a versatile author, screenplay writer, producer, and content creator. Her work in film has premiered at prestigious festivals worldwide, including The Mediterranean Film Festival Cannes, The Pan African Film Festival and The Micheaux Film Festival, alongside numerous national and international film festivals. Nina has collaborated with award-winning fi...

Tim Chawaga is a writer and playwright whose short fiction has been featured in Interzone and Escape Pod and whose work has been performed in New York and Philadelphia at many venues that have either closed or been converted into gyms. He has a BFA in Drama from the Tisch School of the Arts, is a 2019 graduate of Clarion West, and is the recipient of George R.R. Martin’s Worldbuilder Scholarship....

Arvind Ethan David is a writer and producer whose career began when he adapted Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency as his high school play, catching the attention of creator Douglas Adams. As an author, he has written seven graphic novels, including Raymond Chandler’s Trouble is My Business (Pantheon, 2025) and the Stoker-nominated Darkness Visible. His debut novel, The Dread & The Envy wi...

Michelle Shocklee is the author of several historical novels, including  All We Thought We Knew;   Count the Nights by Stars , a  Christianity Today  fiction book award winner; and  Under the Tulip Tree , a Christy and Selah Awards finalist. Her work has been featured in numerous Chicken Soup for the Soul books, magazines, and blogs. Married to her college sweetheart and the mother of two grown so...

In this episode, Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes interviews John Vines, author of the psychological thriller 'The World is Angry.' They discuss John's background, the inspiration behind his novel, and his writing process. John shares insights into character development, the themes of morality and justification in his work, and his aspirations for literary success. The conversation delve...

Anthony Leigh Adams and Christina Adams met in their early twenties at a southern California beach club where Anthony was playing guitar and electric sitar with his progressive rock band. Christina, an accomplished vocalist, had just returned from touring India and Europe in a world music ensemble and was looking for local musicians to work with. When they met, sparks flew, and they’ve been life p...

Jeffrey Konvitz was born in New York City, but after graduating from Cornell University and Columbia Law School, he headed to Los Angeles, where he lives and works as an entertainment finance attorney, producer (The Sentinel and Spy Hard, among others) and novelist. His first published novel (Simon and Schuster and Ballantine) was The Sentinel, which rose to Number 2 on the New York Times Mass Mar...

Lee Clark is a North Carolina native, originally from Raleigh, with family in Virginia as well. After working in the software technology industry for over 20 years, Clark decided it was time to pursue a true passion: fictional writing. A self-confessed coffeeholic and chocoholic, Lee Clark still resides in North Carolina with her spouse, two mostly grown children who are in and out, and a small pe...

Alison McBain was born in Canada, raised in California, and arrived in Canada with a few detours along the way. She has over two hundred poems and short stories published in magazines and anthologies such as Flash Fiction Online, On Spec, and Litro. Her debut and award-winning novel is The Rose Queen: Book 1 of the Rose Trilogy, and was shortly followed by a collection of her short fantasy fiction...