Wow, it is always a treat to talk to these two mystery greats. Charles and Caroline Todd are both super nice, and they never talk separately with me -- they are a team! And what they write is fantastic and has been for 23 books now. Inspector Rutledge is a troubled man, and when he finds a man who has fallen from an aqueduct, this mystery is set in motion. Is it simply … [Read more...]
DBT 0318: John Hart – The Unwilling
John Hart is one of the nicest authors in the world. He simply exudes niceness and kindness. His new book, The Unwilling, is so well written. I hope many people discover this new book of his, which just launched on February 2. Who is the unwilling? You will have to decide for yourself when you finish the book. This story is very dark at times, but I simply have to finish … [Read more...]
DBT 0317: Tim English – John Lennon: 1980 Playlist
What a knowledge Tim English, author of John Lennon: 1980 Playlist, has of music. It was an absolute pleasure to talk to this man about John Lennon, who died so young 40 years ago this December. I am so glad I was able to do this interview. Tim is engaging and is very knowledgeable about the music business. (English is an expert on music plagiarism. Wow, there is an … [Read more...]
DBT 0316: Craig Johnson – Next to Last Stand (A Longmire Mystery)
Such an Enjoyable Mystery Series This is one of the most enjoyable mystery series I am reading today. And there is a TV show, Longmire, that goes along with it--six seasons worth of episodes! Craig Johnson is simply one of my very favorite people in the whole author community. Johnson, who lives in a town of 25 people, writes books that make me laugh and keep me in … [Read more...]
DBT 315: Jon Land – The Murder of Twelve
There are just about 50 books in the murder she wrote series of books, and JON LAND is the newest author to have taken up writing the books. He is so charming and smart, what a pleasure to talk to him. One of the longest and most enjoyable interviews I have ever done. THE MURDER OF TWELVE was so much fun to read, and you spend so much of the book wondering what is going on. … [Read more...]