Mysterious Goings On with Alex Greenwood

Learn about Alex's latest book (which is actually his late Grandfather's) Big Cabin and Dispatches from the West. He shares the journey of this forgotten, 25-year-old unpublished novel from a dusty box to your Kindle. Speaking of lengthy waits, Alex updates you on the next John Pilate Mysteries project. Of course, it's Halloween, and Alex has some fun spooky podcasts he recommends you check out, i...

Alex returns with a lively and often poignant discussion with editor and writer Robert Hayes, Jr., author of Stay Out of Prison: A Practical Guide to Avoiding Incarceration. Robert tells writers what they need to know about working with editors and the significance of a sketchy toilet. Robert has also spent time in some of Colorado's finest Graybar Hotels for bank robbery. He tells Alex why you sh...

Alex is back, updating you on the mundane details of his health along with news of the latest John Pilate Mystery, Pilate's Rose. He also breaks news about his collaboration with the late author Robert E. Trevathan and a very special premium for John Pilate fans!

Our friend Jason McIntyre returns to talk about his new novel, Unwed. Pre-order this fantastic addition to the Dovetail Cove saga before Oct. 27 to enjoy a great discount off the retail price!

In this episode, we discuss the awesome power of mother nature and its destruction in Texas, the Caribbean, and Florida, specifically Key West. Key West is a setting for much of the John Pilate Mystery Series, and Alex reads a few pages about this unusual, interesting and even macabre little gem that is the quirky home of the southernmost point of the United States. Please donate to the American R...

Alex interviews Grammy-balloted singer/songwriter Mickelson about his creative process, his take on the music business and also treats us to a track from Mickelson's new album, A Wondrous Life, coming Fall 2017.

Alex begs your pardon, shares a few words from the upcoming new book and begs shamelessly. Like this show? Please share it on social media with the hashtag 'trypod" like this: #TryPod Be sure to visit the Mysterious Goings On webpage at www. PilatesCross.com  and join our community on Facebook ! BUY the BOOKS HERE : https://www.amazon.com/Pilates-Stories-Pilate-Mystery-Mysteries/dp/0996522948/ref=...

Alex gives thanks with a Thanksgiving bonanza of a show! He welcomes back acclaimed bestselling author Jason McIntyre to the show! The guys talk about (and provide tips for) the writing life, audiobooks, book cover creation by Jason ,  The Walking Dead  and more! Jason is the #1 Kindle Suspense author of THE NIGHT WALK MEN, bestsellers ON THE GATHERING STORM and SHED, the multi-layered literary su...

It's nearly Halloween! In that spirit, Alex reads his acclaimed suspense short story Obsidian . Catch a disturbing glimpse of the night with this multiple award-winning short story in the tradition of The Twilight Zone . A man awakens in a secluded cabin to find he's being watched by a shape with obsidian eyes. Who or what is watching him, and why?  This story is the winner of the Shelf Unbound/Wa...

Alex talks about getting your indie ebook into the hot little hands of your local librarian. Here's the link to the Self-E Program he discusses: http://self-e.libraryjournal.com/ And here's a link to the  Shelf Unbound Best Indie/Self-Published Book Competition (tell them J. Alexander Greenwood sent ya!) : http://www.shelfmediagroup.com/pages/competition.html We beg your pardon for the "lacking" s...

In our last Star Trek -related show (at least for a while...)  Mysterious Goings On fan and consumer of great fiction Mike Z of Racine warps back over for a discussion about the Star Trek movies, including the legendarily bad  Star Trek V and the incredibly good  Star Trek VI.  Follow Mike on Twitter! @Zoofster Want to help keep new chapters of this podcast coming? Please tell a friend about us, a...

Mysterious Goings On fan and consumer of great fiction Mike Z of Racine beams in for a discussion about the Star Trek movies that is sure to inflame, cause your head to nod or put you to sleep! Check it out, even if you're a casual Trekker, you might grok some Spockage. Follow Mike on Twitter! @Zoofster Want to help keep new chapters of this podcast coming? Please tell a friend about us, and defin...

All hands on deck for part two of our discussion with author Michelle Stinson Ross ! Michelle and Alex talk about the revised edition of her book  Revenge of the Siren Song ,  as well as mistakes and discoveries she (and Alex) made in their respective writing and publishing processes.  Visit Michelle's site: http://www.michellestinsonross.com Buy her book!: https://amzn.com/B01JD7IUPW Want to help...

Alex chats with author Michelle Stinson Ross about the revised edition of her book  Revenge of the Siren Song . Michelle talks about the extensive research she puts into her work and more. You won't want to miss this one! Visit Michelle's site: http://www.michellestinsonross.com Buy her book!: https://amzn.com/B01JD7IUPW Want to help keep new chapters coming? Please tell a friend about us, and def...

Alex breaks his promise and sees  Star Trek: Beyond -- and tells you what he thinks of the latest bit of space junk (?) from JJ Abrams. Want to help keep new chapters coming? Please tell a friend about us, and definitely leave a review on iTunes. It only takes a minute! Click here to learn how: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201991 Be sure to visit the Mysterious Goings On webpage at  www. Pila...

Alex talks about inspiration he drew from attending a Sting/Peter Gabriel concert recently. Specifically, he discusses ways that getting our "monkey" shocked (as Peter Gabriel's hit " Shock the Monkey " illustrates) in real life can be dangerous, but perhaps it can be useful in your writing. Want to help keep new chapters coming? Please tell a friend about us, and definitely leave a review on iTun...

Alex quits his novel.   Thanks for listening and a big thanks to iTunes for selecting us as a "New & Noteworthy" podcast! http://pilatescross.com/clues-alexs-blog/ Want to help keep new chapters coming? Please tell a friend about us, and definitely leave a review on iTunes. It only takes a minute! Click here to learn how: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201991 Be sure to visit the Mysterious Goi...

Alex muses about why his new novel is a tough slog. He also waves his fist at the neighbors. Thanks for listening and a big thanks to iTunes for selecting us as a "New & Noteworthy" podcast! http://pilatescross.com/clues-alexs-blog/ Want to help keep new chapters coming? Please tell a friend about us, and definitely leave a review on iTunes. It only takes a minute! Click here to learn how: https:/...

Alex discusses why the loss of celebrities we've never met like David Bowie, Prince , Garry Shandling and even Mr. Spock himself, Leonard Nimoy, can feel like a death in the family.  Thanks for listening and a big thanks to iTunes for selecting us as a "New & Noteworthy" podcast! http://pilatescross.com/clues-alexs-blog/ Want to help keep new chapters coming? Please tell a friend about us, and def...

A favorite guest returns! Acclaimed author Jason McIntyre reads from his #1 Kindle Suspense novella THE NIGHT WALK MEN. It's creepy good. Jason and Alex also discuss the "world" of the MEN and some of his inspirations. Need more reasons to listen? Here's a good one: "I'm grateful that the emergence of ebooks has given new life to short fiction, and I'm happy that I discovered this author. Jason Mc...

  Are you as sick of the cold weather as Alex? Craving sun, sand, a refreshing cocktail with a shot of mystery? Then you need a Boat Drink . Perhaps the overall fan favorite character in the John Pilate Mysteries (besides John himself) is Taters Malley, captain of the fishing charter boat TenFortyEZ. In Boat Drinks , a short story from  Pilate's 7 , it's fun to see Taters in his own element--guidi...

Alex thinks all this cheery spring weather deserves some gloom. Therefore, a reading from the horror short story "A Debt of Fire" is our big feature this week. Amazon link: http://amzn.com/B00EEIXBJ6  Thanks for listening and a big thanks to iTunes for selecting us as a "New & Noteworthy" podcast! http://pilatescross.com/clues-alexs-blog/ Want to help keep new chapters coming? Please tell a friend...

Alex talks about mowing the grass  as a means of generating ideas for his fiction. Thanks for listening and a big thanks to iTunes for selecting us as a "New & Noteworthy" podcast! http://pilatescross.com/clues-alexs-blog/ Want to help keep new chapters coming? Please tell a friend about us, and definitely leave a review on iTunes. It only takes a minute! Click here to learn how: https://support.a...

Alex talks with acclaimed author Jason McIntyre about the unique concept of Jason's ten-book Dovetail Cove series, reading books "out of order," and more. The pair also compare and contrast the style of the Dovetail Cove Series with Alex's John Pilate Mystery Series. Jason is the #1 Kindle Suspense author of THE NIGHT WALK MEN, bestsellers ON THE GATHERING STORM and SHED, the multi-layered literar...

Alex talks about why he hates doing book signings. (Yes, smart guy, it's mostly because nobody shows up.) However, he also offers some tips on ways to make your book launch more successful with the huddled masses yearning to read. Thanks for listening and a big thanks to iTunes for selecting us as a "New & Noteworthy" podcast! http://pilatescross.com/clues-alexs-blog/ Want to help keep new chapter...