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Ray Critch, nominee for Best Crime First Novel
May 15, 2026
17m 00s
Tamara L. Miller is nominated for the Peter Robinson Award
May 14, 2026
18m 07s
Laury Silvers, nominee for The Whodunit Award
May 13, 2026
28m 25s
Alice Fitzpatrick is nominated for the Whodunit Award
May 12, 2026
14m 37s
Barbara Fradkin is nominated for Best Crime Short Story
May 8, 2026
13m 16s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/15/26 |  Ray Critch, nominee for Best Crime First Novel | Erik D'Souza interviews Ray Critch, a lawyer from St. John's, Newfoundland, who has been nominated for the Best First Crime Novel Award, sponsored by Melodie Campbell, for his book, The Beltane Massacre (published by Breakwater Books). They explore Ray's approach to writing about grief and high-stakes mystery, his experience with public speaking, and his plans to continue writing while maintaining his legal career. Ray also shared details about his upcoming second and third novels in the Rowa... | 17m 00s | ||||||
| 5/14/26 |  Tamara L. Miller is nominated for the Peter Robinson Award | Erik D’Souza interviews Tamara L. Miller, a nominee for the Peter Robinson Award for Best Crime Novel for her debut book, Into the Fall (published by Thomas and Mercer). They discuss how Miller's camping trip in Ontario inspired the novel's premise about a woman stranded in the wilderness after her husband disappears. Miller shares her background, her transition from academic and government policy writing to crime fiction, and how she developed her writing skills through workshops and mentors... | 18m 07s | ||||||
| 5/13/26 |  Laury Silvers, nominee for The Whodunit Award | Erik D’Souza interviews Laury Silvers, discussing her nomination for the Whodunit Award for Best Traditional Mystery sponsored by Jane Doe, for her book, Some Justice. The interview covers Silvers' background as a retired professor of early Islam and Sufism, her decision to set her novels in Baghdad in 1912, and the evolution of writing styles from her Sufi Mysteries Quartet to the new Ghazi Amar Medieval Mysteries series. They discuss her writing approach, which she describes as emotionally ... | 28m 25s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 |  Alice Fitzpatrick is nominated for the Whodunit Award | Erik D’Souza interviews Alice Fitzpatrick about her nomination for the Whodunit Award for Best Traditional Mystery, sponsored by Jane Doe, for her novel A Dark Death (Published by Stonehouse Publishing. She explains her writing process of A Dark Death, which features archaeological elements and explores the motivations of seemingly ordinary people to commit murder. The conversation also covers her upcoming Christmas-themed mystery, A Killing Cold. Bio Alice Fitzpatrick has contributed short s... | 14m 37s | ||||||
| 5/8/26 |  Barbara Fradkin is nominated for Best Crime Short Story✨ | crime fictionshort stories+4 | Barbara Fradkin | A Capital Mystery AnthologyOttawa Press and Publishing+2 | Rideau RiverOttawa | Barbara FradkinCold Shock+5 | — | 13m 16s | |
| 5/6/26 |  M.H. Callway, nominee for Best Crime Short Story✨ | crime fictionshort stories+3 | Madeleine Harris-Callway | Pulp LiteratureLes Madame et Messieurs de Mayhem+1 | — | crime short storyinterview+4 | — | 12m 46s | |
| 5/5/26 |  Iona Whishaw, a nominee for The Whodunit Award✨ | mysteryinterview+3 | Iona Whishaw | TouchWood EditionsThe Cost of a Hostage | — | Iona WhishawLane Winslow+5 | — | 14m 14s | |
| 5/4/26 |  Lis Angus is nominated for Best Crime Novel Set in Canada and Best Crime Short Story✨ | crime novelsshort stories+3 | Liz Angus | Next ChapterOttawa Press and Publishing+2 | — | crime novelshort story+3 | — | 16m 35s | |
| 5/1/26 |  John L. Hill’s book Acts of Darkness is nominated for the Brass Knuckles Award✨ | Canadian justice systemcriminal law+3 | John L. Hill | Durvile & UpRouteActs of Darkness | — | Acts of DarknessBrass Knuckles Award+3 | David Reid Simpson Law Firm | 15m 57s | |
| 4/30/26 |  Joel Nedecky, Nominated for Best Crime First Novel✨ | crime fictionwriting journey+3 | Joel Nedecky | ECW PressThe Broken Detective | — | crime novelwriting+3 | Melodie Campbell | 18m 55s | |
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| 4/30/26 |  Robert Cree with Therese Greenwood, Nominated for Brass Knuckles Award✨ | Indigenous memoirresidential school system+3 | Robert CreeTherese Greenwood | ECW PressThe Many Names of Robert Cree: How a First Nations Chief, Brought Ancient Wisdom to Big Business and Prosperity to His People+1 | Hamilton | Robert CreeTherese Greenwood+6 | David Reid Simpson Law Firm | 29m 22s | |
| 4/28/26 |  David L. Tucker, Nominee for Best Crime First Novel✨ | crime fictiondebut novel+3 | David L. Tucker | A Painting to Die For | London | crime fictiondebut novel+3 | Melodie Campbell | 15m 34s | |
| 4/22/26 |  Jack David, co-founder of ECW Press✨ | book publishingemerging writers+3 | Jack David | ECW Press | CanadaToronto | ECW PressJack David+5 | — | 13m 20s | |
| 4/17/26 |  Jennifer Hillier, Canadian Guest of Honour at Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary✨ | writingdiverse characters+3 | Jennifer Hillier | Things We Do in the DarkHeart of Glass | CanadaCalgary+3 | Jennifer HillierBouchercon 2026+3 | — | 21m 10s | |
| 4/14/26 |  Mark Greaney, American Guest of Honour at Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary✨ | writing careerthrillers+3 | Mark Greaney | — | Calgary | Mark GreaneyBouchercon 2026+3 | — | 17m 27s | |
| 4/9/26 |  Vicki Delany: Cozy Guest of Honour at Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary✨ | cozy mysteriescreative process+3 | Vicki Delany | Lighthouse Library series | Calgary | Vicki DelanyBouchercon+3 | — | 18m 55s | |
| 3/30/26 |  Kevin Sands, Kid’s Guest of Honour at Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary✨ | middle-grade fictionwriting process+3 | Kevin Sands | Blackthorn Key AdventuresThieves of Shadow Fantasy Heist series | Calgary | Kevin SandsBouchercon+5 | — | 24m 50s | |
| 3/26/26 |  Louise Penny, Lifetime Achievement Guest of Honour at Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary | In this special edition podcast interview for Bouchercon, Erik D'Souza speaks with Louise Penny, the Lifetime Achievement Guest of Honour, about her career and Canadian crime writing. They explore the growing international recognition of Canadian crime writing and Louise's role as an ambassador for the genre. The conversation also touched on Louise's journalistic background and her recent co-written novel, The Last Mandarin, with journalist Melissa Fung. They concluded by discussing the upcom... | 17m 28s | ||||||
| 3/24/26 | Pamela McDowell: Chair of the Local Organizing Committee for Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary | In this podcast, we discuss BoucherCon 2026, the mystery and crime fiction convention in Calgary, with the Chair of the Local Organizing Committee, Pamela McDowell. The convention, which runs from October 21-25, will feature 1,500 attendees, including readers, writers, and industry professionals, with a diverse lineup of guest authors from Canada, the US, the UK, and beyond. McDowell highlighted the convention's unique fan-focused format, special programming including a book collector showcas... | 22m 36s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 |  William Wodhams, Thirty Feet Under | William Wodhams lives in Vancouver with his wife and an ill-behaved dog. His first novel, Declan Tucker's Grand Debut, was published in December 2024. His second novel, Thirty Feet Under, was named a finalist for the Crime Writers of Canada Best Unpublished Crime novel award and was recently published by ECW Press. William is an award-winning copywriter who has been inspiring people with the life-changing possibilities of cell phones, hamburgers and drywall for over twenty years. His stories ... | 16m 30s | ||||||
| 3/4/26 |  Hope Thompson, Dark Thoughts and Other Stories | In this podcast, Hope Thompson discusses her short story collection Dark Thoughts and Other Stories, which blends noir elements with character-driven narratives. Hope explained her transition from theater and screenwriting to crime fiction, inspired by her role as host of Toronto Noir at the Bar. We examine two stories from the collection: "Dark Thoughts," featuring an advice columnist who receives a threatening letter, and "Locked Room Mystery," a 1930s-set tale about a young man obsessed wi... | 17m 23s | ||||||
| 2/19/26 |  G.D. Stickles, Purging of Paradise | G.D. Stickles is the pen name for Gary Stickles, who grew up in a small town near Niagara Falls. Over the years, he has pursued diverse professional roles, including hospitality worker, accountant, restaurateur, copywriter, and copy editor. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he is also a husband and father. His debut thriller, Purging of Paradise, was recently released by Pegasus Publishers. The novel is set in Hawaii and follows ex-cop Eric Wakefield, who becomes a private invest... | 18m 25s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 |  Alan R. Warren, Peace, Love, and Murder: The Charles Manson Story | ALAN R. WARREN is a Bestselling Author, producer and lead host of the popular radio shows House of Mystery and Inside Writing, both heard on 106.5 F.M. Los Angeles/102.3 F.M. Riverside/ 1050 A.M. Palm Springs/ 540 A.M. KYAH Salt Lake City/ 1150 A.M. KKNW Seattle/Tacoma and Phoenix. Al started writing articles for True Case Files Magazine and is still a contributor for Serial Killer Magazine. Since then, he has completed 38 non-fiction books covering true crime, cults, human trafficking, hist... | 22m 01s | ||||||
| 2/4/26 |  Laurie McLure, In The Dark Shadows | Laurie McLure has a passion for crime fiction and for those who read it, write it, edit, and publish it. Laurie garnered significant experience throughout her career in government and while working and volunteering with a variety of not-for-profit organizations. Laurie is a member of the Mystery Writers of America and the Crime Writers of Canada. She is the author of Mountain Shadows and In The Dark Shadows. The great loves of Laurie's life are her family, animals, travel, and potato chips. L... | 21m 55s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 |  Tony Berryman, On Borrowed Time | Tony writes mysteries and thrillers, two fingers at a time. His first massage therapy thriller, The Night Nurse, was published in 2020. His second, On Borrowed Time, hit the shelves in 2025. Tony spent 17 years as a registered massage therapist in Vancouver and now works for Parks Canada. When he’s not making a paycheque or writing books, he can be found hiking and paddling the Columbia Valley or trying out new recipes on unsuspecting guests. Tony also co-writes with Juanita Rose Violini, his... | 19m 48s | ||||||
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