Writer Types
Welcome to Writer Types, the thriller, crime and mystery fiction podcast hosted by Eric Beetner. Our two monthly episodes include author interviews, publishing insights from industry professionals, book reviews, convention reports, and more. Join today's top crime and mystery authors for a few laughs and some really great reads.
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Nicci French, Trey R Barker, Nick Kolakowski
The return of Nicci French to the show as well as a three-way interview with Nick Kolakowski and Trey R Barker. Plus, the authors of Pa'que Tu Lo Sepas. All music is used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode...
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Halloween special with John Hornor Jacobs, Alma...
It's that time of year when we talk to horror writers just in time for Halloween. We talk all things scary and spooky (like best and worst costumes) with John Hornor Jacobs, Alma Katsu and Daniel Kraus. All music used by permission under the creative...
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Wendy Corsi Staub, Jake Hinkson, Matthew Mather
Three great authors: Wendy Corsi Staub, Jake Hinkson and Matthew Mather, plus a report from the Men Of Mystery conference featuring Howard Michael Gould, Brett Battles, Jack Carr, Paddy Hirsch, Phoef Sutton, Neal Griffin. All music used by permission...
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Laura Benedict, J Todd Scott, Catherine Ryan Ho...
Three outstanding authors this time including Laura Benedict (The Stranger Inside) J Todd Scott (This Side Of Night) and Catherine Ryan Howard (Rewind). Plus the Malmons with some fall recommendations. All brought to you this episode by Blackstone...
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Laura McHugh, Reece Hirsch, Agora Books
We're back from a long summer with authors Laura McHugh, Reece Hirsch and a trio of authors from the new imprint Agora Books from Polis. All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: It's All...
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What I Read This Summer
We have 9 authors here to tell you what they've been reading this summer. Some great recommendations but the first place to start is with these nine authors themselves. Join Alison Gaylin, David Bell, Ellen LaCorte, Beau Johnson, David Gordon, Jen...
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Owen Laukkanen, Stephanie Gayle, Greg Herren, C...
Summerstravaganza!!!
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Blake Crouch & Brian Panowich
We're back with two of our favorite writers. Blake Crouch has just released his new novel, Recursion, and it's something really special. And Brian Panowich finally release his follow up to Bull Mountain, Like Lions. Plus we talk with our own Steve...
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Susanna Calkins, Harry Hunsicker, Sherry Harris
This time out we talk with Susanna Calkins, author of Murder Knocks Twice, Harry Hunsicker with his new Arlo Baines thriller, Texas Sicario. And cozy author Sherry Harris is here to school us on why cozies are worthy of respect. Plus, the Malmons...
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Sophie Hannah, Angie Kim, Crime Writers of Color
Steve and Eric talk to author Angie Kim about her debut novel, Miracle Creek. Eric heads to Chicago for Murder & Mayhem and comes back with an interview with Sophie Hannah, as well as chats with Bryan Gruley, Julie Hyzy, Jess Lourey, Mindy Mejia,...
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David Swinson, E.A. Aymar, Michele W. Miller
Another great episode filled with top crime writers including David Swinson with the conclusion of his Frank Marr series with the latest, Trigger. E.A. Aymar with his new novel, The Unrepentant. Michele W. Miller with her novel Widows-In-Law. Plus the...
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Wendall Thomas, Alfred Gough & Miles Millar, Je...
Another great batch of conversations with crime and mystery authors this time featuring writing team Alfred Gough & Miles Millar with their debut novel Double Exposure. Wendall Thomas, author of the Cyd Redondo series. And Jeffrey Fleishman...
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Samuel Gailey, Jessica Barry, Angel Luis Colon
Three great authors join us this time for some fun interviews. Samuel Gailey is back after 5 years with his new novel (which we love!) The Guilt We Carry. Jessica Barry's debut novel Freefall is a thriller that's all the buzz these days. And Angel...
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Gregg Hurwitz, Steph Post, SA Cobsy
We're back with best sellers Steph Post, Gregg Hurwitz and debut author SA Cosby. Plus, why do comics make great crime stories. All music is used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Dumb as a Box by...
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Mini Episode - Eric Beetner Interview!
Taking a brief break from our two month break. Steve asks Eric 21 Questions about his 21st novel, All The Way Down. New shows begin Feb 12th! Music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music includes: Pomade by Silent Partner...
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Bryan Gruley, Terry Shames, Scott Von Doviak
Our final episode of 2018 (and last before a bit of a hiatus) brings you authors Bryan Gruley, Terry Shames and Scott Von Doviak. Plus, some of our favorite books of 2018 and favorite picks from the Malmons. All music is used by permission...
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Ian Rankin, Nancy Rommelmann, Crime writing 101
After too much pie at Thanksgiving we're back with more interviews including our chat with Ian Rankin from Bouchercon including a listen to his band, Best Picture, and their first single Isabelle. Also true crime writer Nancy Rommelmann. And Tom...
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Lee Child, Sara Gran, Peter Leonard
We're joined by legendary thriller writer Lee Child, creator of the Jack Reacher series as well as Sara Gran with her new Claire DeWitt novel, The Infinite Blacktop. Also Peter Leonard keeps his father Elmore's creation, Raylan Givens alive in Raylan...
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Paul Tremblay & Amy Lukavics
It's our Halloween episode with horror writers Paul Tremblay (The Cabin At The End of the World) and Amy Lukavics (Nightingale). Plus, some scary book recommendations from the Malmons. All music is used by permission under the Creative Commons...
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Lawrence Block, Karen Olson, Stephen Jay Schwartz
The legendary Lawrence Block stops by and we are geeking out. Also Karen Olson sits down for a chat and we ask five questions with Stephen Jay Schwartz. Plus an Unpanel of award winners Meg Gardiner, Attica Locke and Kristen Lepionka. All music used...
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Bouchercon 2018 Pt. 2
We're back with even more from Bouchercon 2018 in St. Petersburg, FL. It wouldn't all fit into one episode so we give you two. All music is used by permission through the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Grassy Hill by...
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Bouchercon 2018 Pt. 1
Eric and Steve hit St. Petersburg FL. for the annual Bouchercon mystery convention. Over the next two episodes we interview dozens of authors and get very little sleep. All music is used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this...
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Aaron Philip Clark, Nick Kolakowski, Eva Montea...
We're back with a second episode in less than a week! We originally set out to feature 6 short interviews in our first-ever "Author Speed Dating" show, but the conversations were all too good to cut short. Episode 24 features Aaron Philip Clark ("The...
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David Gordon, Nikki Dolson, Terrence McCauley
We originally set out to feature 6 short interviews in our first-ever "Author Speed Dating" show, but the conversations were all too good to cut short—so we split it in two. Episode 23 features David Gordon ("The Bouncer"), Nikki Dolson ("All Things...
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Ted Bell, Victoria Helen Stone, Martin Jay Weiss
Best selling thriller writer Ted Bell joins us along with romance writer turned suspense novelist Victoria Helen Stone. Plus, we ask 5 questions with Martin Jay Weiss and an Unpanel of contributors to Unloaded 2. Thanks to our sponsor for Episode 22,...
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