Author: Laura Medicus Interiors

Laura is a Denver Interior Designer who runs an Interior Design Studio based in sunny Colorado with a strong commitment to livable and interesting interiors. She also runs The Colorado Nest, a Denver blog about Design, Art and Life in the Mountain West and co-hosts the book podcast "The Inside Flap" on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play.

Ep. 251 A. Ashley Hoff Has No Wire Hangers

by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by A. Ashley Hoff for a fun chat all about With Love, Mommie Dearest: The Making of an Unintentional Camp Classic,Faye Dunaway’s perfectionism, and the origins of the phrase “not my first rodeo.” Plus – Dave encounters a sloooooooow driver, Laura attends a football game in the freezing rain, and Andrew’s kid is rolling down hills in his suit. We also recommend: Don’t Skip Out on Me by Willy Vlautin, Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam M. Grant, & Bastard (Last Life #1) by Alex Osadchuk.  Audiobook of the Week is The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou by Eleni Kyriacou.

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Ep. 250 Wordle Streaks & Writer’s Retreats With Elly Griffiths

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Elly Griffiths all about her new novel The Last Word, Wordle, writer’s retreats, and her cat’s posing problem. Plus – Dave botches a senior assassin assignment, Laura is ice cold at a banquet, and Andrew has a health care snafu. We also recommend: The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo, The Other Side of the Wall by Andrea Mara, and Unintended Cultivator by Eric Dontigney. Audiobook of the Week is Malignant by Anita Waller.

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Snakes & Gators With Nick Medina

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Nick Medina all about his new book Indian Burial Ground, pow wows, rattlesnakes, and using horror to make change. Plus – Dave’s docent interaction at the Denver Botanic Gardens leaves him puzzled.

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Ep. 249 Why Anthony Horowitz Won’t Drop Names

by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Anthony Horowitz for a fun chat all about his novel Close to Death, maps in books, name dropping, and playing fair with the reader. Plus – Dave is dismantling stages, Laura is cord cutting and Andrew is looking for schools. We also recommend: The Lesser Dead by Christopher Buehlman, How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin, Star Scrapper by J.N. Chaney & Matt Goodwin. Audiobook of the Week is Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent.

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Ep. 248 Post-traumatic Piercings With Charlie Huston

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Charlie Huston all about his novel Catchpenny, how his depression changed the book, 80s nostalgia, and why he shudders when he remembers the way he used to dress. Plus – Laura and Dave recap a hectic visit to CU Boulder and Andrew’s finally trying to get rid of some of the animatronics in his basement. We also recommend: Lying in Wait by Liz Nugent, The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett, and A Sage’s Legacy by Xander Jade. Audiobook of the Week is A Cool Breeze on the Underground by Don Winslow.

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Unearthing History With Earl Swift

by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Earl Swift for a conversation about his new book Hell Put to Shame, the horrors of peonage, and forgotten history. Plus – Dave’s soundboard skills are put to the test at school and he fails. Yet again.

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Twistin’ The Night Away With Mary Kubica

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Mary Kubica all about her book She’s Not Sorry, Chicago running, and how the twist came first. Plus – Laura slaps bold paint on an historic house and gets some unsolicited advice from the neighbors

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Ep. 247 Rating Fast Food With Don Winslow

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Don Winslow all about his new book City in Ruins, learning how to gamble from his grandmother, directing Shakespeare, and junk food. Plus- Dave encounters a character of a repairman, Laura rails against cat sweaters in public, and Andrew has sticker shock. We also recommend: Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera, Kill for Me, Kill for You by Steve Cavanagh, and Metamancer by William I. Zard. Audiobook of the Week is Schrader’s Chord by Scott Leeds.

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Ep. 246 SNAKES ON A LANE! With Scott Carson

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Scott Carson all about his new book Lost Man’s Lane, Napster, characters that take over, and his favorite day as a writer. Plus – Dave and Laura recap their trip to San Diego and Andrew finds out the all inclusive resort is not exactly all inclusive. We also recommend: James by Percival Everett, The Blue Blood Mage by Ben Pollard, and The Teacher by Freida McFadden. Audiobook of the Week is Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra.

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Livin’ La Vida Puritan With Garrard Conley

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Garrard Conley all about his book All the World Beside, humble pie, living the Puritan life, and why one might put flour on floorboards. Plus – Dave has an ice cream debacle. 

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Ep. 245 Cipher Crafting With Katherine Reay

by Laura Medicus Interiors

Katherine Reay joins us to talk about her book The Berlin Letters, the ciphers she created for it, Berlin Wall history, and East German punk rock. Plus- Dave’s Urinetown set is fraught with hazards, Laura makes the New York Times, and Andrew goes to yet another animatronic convention. We also recommend: Plastic by Scott Guild, The Women by Kristin Hannah, and The Last Ranger by Peter Heller.  Audiobook of the Week is The Mailman by Bentley Little.

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Pineapple On Pizza With Waubgeshig Rice

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Waubgeshig Rice all about his book Moon of the Turning Leaves, walking, getting lost down prepper YouTube rabbit holes, and why he couldn’t reveal all about Anishinaabe culture. Plus – Laura witnesses a strange new sport.

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Ep. 244 Laughing At Horror Movies With Amanda Jayatissa

by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Amanda Jayatissa for a fun chat all about her new book Island Witch, Sri Lankan ghost stories, horror movies, and why she wasn’t allowed to read Archie comics growing up. Plus – Dave’s sub gets a little too cozy in his room, Laura makes a discovery while vintage clothes shopping, and Andrew’s on a workation. We also recommend: The Unquiet Bones by Loreth Anne White, The Massacre at Yellow Hill by C.S. Humble, and Portal to Nova Roma by J.R. Matthews.

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Ep. 243 Taking Falls & Picking Locks With Gregg Hurwitz

by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Gregg Hurwitz for a fun chat all about his book Lone Wolf, not writing with the reader in mind, cults, and his prowess at lock picking.  Plus – Dave’s stage combat students are too realistic with their “injuries” and Laura encounters a bizarre Cupid. We also recommend: Fever House by Keith Rosson, The Art of Happiness by Dalai Lama XIV, and A Trek Through Time by J.R. Mathews.  Audiobook of the week is You by Caroline Kepnes.

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Ep. 241 Always Go To The Source With Allison Brennan

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Allison Brennan all about her new book The Missing Witness, why it’s always best to interview people, and what’s wrong with her San Francisco Giants. Plus – Dave has a wacky ski adventure, Laura gets the skinny on her UPS driver, and Andrew witnesses a fracas in first class. We also recommend: Survive by Tom Bale, First Wizard by Jeffrey L. Kohanek, and Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger.

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Ep. 240 Crime & Exfoliation With Janice Hallett

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Janice Hallett all about her new novel The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels, how she makes her writing difficult on herself, letting her characters breathe, and tips on exfoliation. Plus – Dave is back (and bewildered) in Andrew’s basement, Laura is into winter gardening, and Andrew is on warning at work. We also recommend: Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates, Open and Shut by David Rosenfelt, and Magic’s Mantle by Bruce Sentar. Audiobook of the Week is Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain.

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Ep. 239 How To Play Fair With Benjamin Stevenson

by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Benjamin Stevenson for a fun chat all about his new book Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect, meta fiction, fair play mysteries, and wannabe author detectives. We also recommend: Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell, The Choice: Embrace the Possible by Edith Eger, and Asgards’ Fall by Robert Hinshaw. Audiobook of the Week is Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak.

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Ep. 238 Librarians Just Wanna Have Fun

by Laura Medicus Interiors

Denver librarian Amy Delpo joins us again to share her favorite reads of the past year. Plus – Dave gets his first massage in 20 years, Laura’s gobsmacked by her daughter’s hopes, and Andrew’s kids just can’t make it to school. Our recs this week are: The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman, Zoey Is Too Drunk for This Dystopia by Jason Pargin, and The Mage From Nowhere by B.T. Narro. Audiobook of the Week is Dirty Work by Larry Brown. Amy’s favorite books are: The Postcard by Anne Berest, The Wall by Marlen Haushofer, and Eve by Cat Bohannon.

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Ep. 237 Up On The Housetop With Amy Jo Burns

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Amy Jo Burns all about her new novel Mercury, being a theater kid, small towns, and what it was like coming from a family of roofers. Plus – Dave doesn’t wanna share swimming lanes, Laura turns into a nurse over break, and Andrew takes the family to Vegas for that traditional Christmas trip.  We also recommend: Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology edited by Shane Hawk, The Book that Wouldn’t Burn by Mark Lawrence, Magelord by Andrew Christian. Audiobook of the Week is: The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl.

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Ep. 235 Our Favorite Books of 2023

by Laura Medicus Interiors

Our favorite books of the year! Plus – Dave joins a community band, Laura embarrasses herself again with a big ol’ rip in her jeans, and Andrew stands inside an NBA shower stall.

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Laura’s Favorites:

No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler

The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton

Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby

The Last Word by Taylor Adams 

Hokuloa Road by Elizabeth Hand 

Dave’s Favorites:

City of Dreams by Don Winslow

All the Ruined Men: Stories by Bill Glose  

How to Disappear by Gillian McAllister

Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane

Calling for a Blanket Dance by Oscar Hokeah

Andrew’s Favorites:

Mark of the Fool by J.M. Clarke

A Door into Time by Shawn Inmon

The Thousand Earths by Stephen Baxter

Jake’s Magical Market by J.R. Mathews

A Warship Named Sky by Saxon Andrew

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Ep. 234 How To Take Delight In Your Characters’ Misfortunes With Tracy Clark

by Laura Medicus Interiors

We chat with Tracy Clark all about her book Fall, never having a plan, corruption in Chicago, and taking delight in her characters’ misfortunes. Plus – Dave takes the heat, Laura is embarrassed in public, and Andrew can’t pose. We also recommend: Out There by Kate Folk, The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer, and Salt & Broom by Sharon Lynn Fisher.

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Ep. 233 How To Turn Any Place Into A Murder Scene With Jillian Cantor

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Jillian Cantor all about her book The Fiction Writer, turning everything into a murder scene, her obsession with lists, and how no one really owns any story. Plus- Dave and Laura recap their New Orleans trip and Andrew gets a new electric truck. We also recommend:  Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward, They Called Us River Rats: The Last Batture Settlement of New Orleans by Macon Fry, and Jack Four by Neal Asher. Audiobook of the Week is A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole.

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Ep. 231 How To Write Anywhere With Gilly Macmillan

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Gilly Macmillan all about her new thriller The Manor House, her grandmother’s journal, Goodfellas, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and the reason why people don’t recognize themselves in the characters she writes.  Plus – Dave wraps up his play, Laura is bitten by her cat, and Andrew discovers AI image creation. We also recommend: One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig, Stay Awake by Megan Goldin, and Cozy Isekai Craftsman: Lockwood by Blaise Corvin. Audiobook of the Week is So Many Steves: Afternoons with Steve Martin by Steve Martin and Adam Gopnik.

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Ep. 229 Bickering At The Movies With Matt Singer

by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Matt Singer for a fun chat all about his book Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel and Ebert Changed the Movies, Siskel and Ebert’s heated rivalry, Siskel’s pranks, and why Siskel had a hard time introducing Ebert. Plus – Dave and Laura recap their weekend trip to Maryland, and Andrew has enough animatronics to fill a warehouse. We also recommend: Suffer the Children by Craig Dilouie, No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler, and Heartwood Mage by James Haddock. Audiobook of the Week is Curse of the Reaper by Brian McAuley.

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Reining In The Goofy With Kasey & Joe R. Lansdale

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Kasey Landsdale and Joe R. Lansdale all about their new comic series The Case of the Bleeding Wall, magical potions, Joe’s lifelong obsession with comic books, and how they had to rein in the goofiness while writing.

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It’s Prime Time With Jean-Jacques Taylor

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Jean-Jacques Taylor all about his book Coach Prime: Deion Sanders and the Making of Men, how to talk to professional athletes, Deion’s relationship with his father, and Deion’s surprising frugality. Plus – Dave is sweaty and locked out of his classroom again.

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Ep. 228 – True Crime In Idaho With J. Reuben Appelman

by Laura Medicus Interiors

We chat with J. Reuben Appelman about his book While Idaho Slept, finding meaning in the true crime genre, the heroes that came out of the case, and the influence of social media. Plus – Dave is feeling disrespected at work, Laura discovers a new (renowned) country music singer, and Andrew pulls up the rear climbing a mini incline with his kids. We also recommend: Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent, Trans Galactic Insurance by Andrew Moriarty, and South Central Noir, edited by Gary Phillips. Audiobook of the Week is Hollywood by Charles Bukowski.

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Once Upon A Crime With Cara Hunter

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A fun chat with Cara Hunter all about her new book Murder in the Family, her obsession with true crime, the Easy Rider soundtrack, and why she put pictures of her  friends in her book. Plus – Dave attends a Theatre teacher conference where it breaks bad in a hurry.

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Ep. 226 How (Not) To Tail Someone With Lou Berney

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Lou Berney all about his new book Dark Ride, Linda Ronstadt posters, his favorite baseball movie, and the difficulties of tailing other cars. Plus – Dave does a triathlon relay, Laura has a fire alarm nightmare, and Andrew gets a shot in the neck. We also recommend: The Handyman Method by Nick Cutter and Andrew F. Sullivan, Homicide at the Haunted House by Beth Dolgner, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.  Audiobook of the Week is Abnormal Statistics by Max Booth III.

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Ep. 225 Writing Novels In Pools On Phones With Meg Cabot

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun conversation with Meg Cabot all about her new book Enchanted To Meet You, her witchy relatives, running out of names, her winless trivia team, and how she wrote the book on her phone in the pool. Plus – Dave is a disaster in class, Laura’s cat sounds like an evil robot, and Andrew’s wife speeds into the garage to escape a certain speeding ticket. We also recommend: Hokuloa Road by Elizabeth Hand, Holly by Stephen King, and Émigré by Mike Watson. Audiobook of the Week is Friday Night Lights by H. G. Bissinger.

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Ep. 223 How To Sit In Line And Get Paid For It With Samantha Young

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Samantha Young about her new book The Love Plot, line sitters, dressing her characters, and the delights of hot chocolate. Plus – Dave’s students think he looks like a crazed muppet, Laura has thoughts on Jagged Little Pill, and Andrew is busted playing possum. We also recommend: A Judgment in Stone by Ruth Rendell, Whalefall by Daniel Kraus, and Imperial Deserter by Andrew Moriarty. Audiobook of the Week is Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth.

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Ep. 220 Notes & Jokes With Mhairi McFarlane

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Mhairi McFarlane all about her new rom-com Between Us, writing about writers, David Simon, her notes & jokes file, fake clairvoyants, sealioning, and how she’s always in harvesting mode. Plus- Dave goes running in Nashville and is most displeased, Laura is taken aback at Sylvia’s new school uniform, and Andrew’s kids are back in school. We also recommend: All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby, The Land: Founding by Aleron Kong, The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni.  Audiobook of the Week is The Botanist by M. W. Craven.

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Writing In The Kitchen With Tracey Lange

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Tracey Lange all about her book The Connelys of County Down, video gaming, hoarding, and writing in the kitchen. Plus – Dave overreacts and Laura is not surprised. At all.

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Ep. 219 What’s In A Name With Gillian McAllister

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Gillian McAllister all about her book Just Another Missing Person, spending loads of time on baby name websites, twists, and the genius of Love Island. Plus – Dave watches a show on a cell phone, Laura’s trying to create a prairie meadow, and Andrew’s got a literal pain in the neck. We also recommend: Animal Person by Alexander MacLeod, The Ferryman by Justin Cronin, and An Unexpected Magician by Guy Antibes. Audiobook of the Week is Red Queen by Juan Gómez-Jurado.

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Ep. 218 Sand Traps & Weather Apps With Laura Lippman

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Laura Lippman all about her novel Prom Mom, weather apps, the evils of golf courses, her Peleton addiction, and how she avoids jinxing the Orioles. Plus – Dave has a new goat slogan, Laura is freaked out by some strange neighbors, and Andrew’s appliances get misdelivered and resold. We also recommend: Among the Thugs by Bill Buford, Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby, and Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Marc Weissbluth. Audiobook of the Week is In the Dark by Cara Hunter.

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Ep. 215 Striking Through With Paul Tremblay

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Paul Tremblay all about his new collection The Beast You Are, writing in free verse, Eddie Murray, strikethroughs, and getting scared while writing. Plus – Laura & Dave can’t pay tolls in Spain and Andrew does NOT want a male masseuse. We also recommend: My Government Means To Kill Me by Rasheed Newson, The Only One Left by Riley Sager, & Psyker by Rory Surtain. Audiobook of the Week is All the Ruined Men: Stories by Bill Glose.

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Staring Into The Evil Eye With Liv Constantine

by Laura Medicus Interiors

We chat with Lynne and Valerie Constantine (Liv Constantine) all about their latest thriller The Senator’s Wife, the Greek evil eye, how they collaborate, and the many consultants they have on standby. Plus – Dave’s student has the cops called on him.  (But it’s not like that, see.)

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Ep. 210 How To Write Poorly On Purpose With Taylor Adams

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Taylor Adams all about his new thriller The Last Word, the power that reader reviewers hold, using household objects as weapons, writing poorly on purpose, and why the dog always has to live. Plus – Dave averts disaster driving back from his school’s Performing Arts Gala, Laura averts disaster while helping jump start a car, and Andrew does not avert disaster – he gets into an accident. We also recommend: Thick: And Other Essays by Tressie McMillan Cottom, Space Raiders by  Ken Lozito, and Charlesgate Confidential by Scott Von Doviak. 

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Ep. 209 Cold Case Concerns With Kara Thomas

by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Kara Thomas for a fun chat about her novel Out of the Ashes, her obsession with true crime shows, cases that received short shrift because of 9/11, the trouble with cold cases, and why her last YA book was so challenging to write. Plus – Dave deals craps, Laura’s stroll through Littleton turns into a varmint infested nightmare, and Andrew finally learns which celebrities he shares a birthday with. We also recommend: Wonderland by Jennifer Hillier, Honored Enemy by Raymond E. Feist & William R. Forstchen, and Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley. Audiobook of the Week is How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz.

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Ep. 208 AI Is Coming For You With Brian Nelson

by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Brian Nelson for a fascinating chat about his book The Great Unmaking, how storytelling relates to education, chatgGBT hallucinations, the dangers of AI and short term thinking, and the fragility of democracies. Plus – Dave confronts a neighbor, Laura meets an overly dramatic waitress, and Andrew takes kids shopping for animatronics. We also recommend: Discovery by Jack and Sue Drafahl, A House With Good Bones by T. Kingfisher, & Orphans of Bliss: Tales of Addiction, edited by Mark Matthews. Audiobook of the Week is The Donut Legion by Joe R. Lansdale.

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Ep. 206 How To Write Short Chapters With Don Winslow

by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Don Winslow for an entertaining chat about his new novel City of Dreams, Greek myths, losing kids in England, controversial chowder takes, and the reason why one of his books has short chapters. Plus – Dave ticks off his fellow runners during a marathon, Laura stumbles upon a weird underground gambling spot, and Andrew gets ready to put his house on the market. We also recommend: The Neighbors by Hannah Mary McKinnon, Junket: Untamed Alien Worlds by Mark Wayne McGinnis, and The Drift by C.J. Tudor. Audiobook of the Week is The Quiet People by Paul Cleave.

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Ep 205 Broken Desks & Drones With Dana Stabenow

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We’re joined by Dana Stabenow for an entertaining chat about her new book Not the Ones Dead, the best part of the animal to eat, Mutt the scene stealing dog, having her own personal mapmaker, her broken desk, and the drone that was watching her while she was weeding. Plus – we finish our recap of our London trip with a story of Dave busting in the women’s loo and Andrew runs into some Ugly Americans in Mexico. We also recommend: The Whalebone Theatre by Joanna Quinn, Didn’t Nobody Give a Shit What Happened to Carlotta by James Hannaham, Shadeslinger by Kyle Kirrin. Audiobook of the Week is Joe Victim by Paul Cleave.

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The Lost Art Of Writing Letters With Colleen Oakley

by Laura Medicus Interiors
A fun chat with Colleen Oakley all about her new book The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise, Salt-N-Pepa songs, video games, leg shakers, and why she makes her kids write letters. Plus – we continue our London trip recap.

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Nicknaming Judges With Robert Dugoni

by Laura Medicus Interiors
A fun chat with Robert Dugoni all about his new thriller Her Deadly Game, anxiety, why he acts out scenes that he’s written, Maximum Milt, golf, chess, and how he knows when he’s done with a book. Plus – we begin our recap of our trip to England with 73 Theater kids in which we start losing kids within five minutes of landing at Heathrow.

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Ep. 204 How To Send Food Back With Dan Ahdoot

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We’re joined by Dan Ahdoot for a hilarious chat all about his book Undercooked, Persian food delicacies, French for beginners, strength circles, returning fries at McDonald’s, and how the heart is the most delicious part of an animal. Plus- Dave shares a scary story about the recent shooting at his school, Laura is suffering from chaperone anxiety, and Andrew finds a job. We also recommend: Sundial by Catriona Ward, The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford, and Tribes of Kragdon-ah by Shawn Inmon.  Audiobook of the Week is The Ravenmaster: My Life with the Ravens at the Tower of London by Christopher Skaife.

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Ep. 203 How To Get Rid Of Putin With Alma Katsu

by Laura Medicus Interiors
Our favorite guest returns! Alma Katsu is back to talk all about her new spy thriller Red London, Russian oligarchs, Billionaires Row, and getting rid of Putin. Plus – Dave’s students find him irresponsible, Laura is called to an accident scene by a cop and Andrew hits the slopes. We also recommend: Blood Relations by Jonathan Moore, Don’t Believe It by Charlie Donlea, and Farilane by Michael J Sullivan. Audiobook of the Week is The Glory of Their Times by Lawrence S. Ritter.

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Writing Dirty Limericks With Peter Swanson

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We’re joined by Peter Swanson for a fun chat about his new thriller The Kind Worth Saving, imagining people as kids, dirty limericks, and the reason he writes next to a real human skull. Plus – Dave’s school pulls out none of the stops for International Women’s Day.

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How To Rescue A Porsche With Mark Greaney

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We chat with Mark Greaney about his new Gray Man thriller Burner, how he plans out and writes his action scenes, sailboat names, learning when to leave out the details, watching the Gray Man movie, and why he won’t approach someone if he spots them reading one of his books. Plus – Laura takes Sylvia to a silks class and finds circus life hard.

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Running Long With Deborah Crombie

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We’re joined by Deborah Crombie for a fun chat all about her new book A Killing of Innocents, the tricks to writing a long running series, and Jungle Red – her crime writers group. Plus – Dave can’t get over the guy at the car detailing shop. liness

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Ep. 198 Writing With Cats With Deepti Kapoor

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We chat with Deepti Kapoor all about her novel Age of Vice, getting comparisons to The Godfather, her time as a journalist, an insane bidding war, and how she can’t write without cats. Plus – Dave has a disastrous cold weather run, Laura spots a bizarre hat, and Andrew breaks down the library’s Meth situation. We also recommend: The Cloisters by Katy Hays, Gangland by Chuck Hogan, and Nomad Healer by N.J. Buller. Audiobook of the week is Safe by S.K. Barnett. liness

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Ep. 197 How To Stop And Smell The Corpse Flowers With Robert Justice

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We’re joined by Robert Justice for a fun chat all about his novel They Can’t Take Your Name, wrongful convictions, the historic Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Langston Hughes, podcasting, and a stinky corpse flower. Plus – Dave’s students get stuck in the school elevator and can’t stop screaming, Laura can’t keep the family together at the zoo, and Andrew’s out of work and yet still has no time for anything. We also recommend:  Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, Beasts of the Earth by James Wade, and Escaping Gravity by J.D. Sullivan. Audiobook of the Week is The Choice by Gillian McAllister. liness

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Puppetry Of The Panicked With Grady Hendrix

by Laura Medicus Interiors
A fun chat with Grady Hendrix about his new book How to Sell a Haunted House, his experiences with radical puppet collectives, not knowing if a book is working while writing, and the reason he hated The Velveteen Rabbit. Plus – Dave can’t escape his students. liness

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Ep. 194 Books Of The Year & A Ken Bruen Q&A

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We’re joined once again by Denver librarian Amy Delpo and we all share our favorite books of the year.  Plus- Dave & Andrew have a mini high school reunion and Laura attends her first NFL game. liness

KEN BRUEN Q&A

Ken Bruen is a critically acclaimed Irish crime writer who has been called “Bukowski on crystal meth.”  He has won a Macavity Award, a Barry Award, and two Shamus Awards for the Jack Taylor series.
  • What were your thoughts on the World Cup this year?
  • My team for The World was Croatia, damn Argentina.
  • Shame about the venue.
You once wrote that  the character of Jack drains you to write because it’s too personal. Did he get any easier to write for? Did he stop talking to you?  
  • Jack stopped talking to me for 2 months, not a flicker then I got food poisoning and after, Jack was back.
  • Go figure!
Why do we love Jack so much?  Here’s a drug ravaged nun hating alcoholic with a priest for an archenemy who loathes his own mother and yet… 
  • I think Jack’s appeal is no matter what chaos the world flings at him, he crawls back.
  • Writing Jack is all I know of heaven and hell, I enjoy when he goes on the warpath, I get to vent at my bete noires.
What do you say to your critics under your breath and late at night when they say things like you’ve gone too far?  
  • Critics, well late at night I think of in relation to hurlies.
Galway is a big character in all the Jack Taylor books although at times it doesn’t come across as particularly rosy.  Has the city finally embraced the Jack Taylor books or are you persona non grata? 
  • Jack is almost a real character in Galway especially Ian Glen when he is filming in town and is mobbed!
  • People shout at me
  • Give a Jack a break.
What’s your writing process like?
  • I sit in my kitchen with daily life swirling around me and just write.
What do you think of the cinematic treatment of your work? 
  • I think Blitz got it mostly right and it is a huge seller on DVD.
I love the Max & Angela books you wrote with Jason Starr.  Did you enjoy that experience?
  • Jason Starr is like my mirror image but way younger, we’d literally thought it would be fun to write together and it surely was.
What does one do with a doctorate in metaphysics?
  • Metaphysics allows you to peer into the souls of others, not an encouraging experience.
What is the last show you watched/binged and really enjoyed?
  • Ozark is my all time favourite.
Favorite authors?
  • My five favourite authors are
  • Jim Sallis
  • Jason Starr
  • David Goodis
  • Raymond Chandler
  • Wayne Saalman
What world or place would you like to visit?
  • I’d love to go to Nepal.
Who are you currently reading right now?
  • I’m currently reading John Connolly, I think he is the best mystery writer writing today.
Great questions and you’ll laugh, my wife says I write like I speak, short, brief and not entirely serious. liness Laura’s favorites:
  • These Precious Days by Ann Patchett
  • True Biz by Sara Novic
  • The Kingdoms by Natasha Pulley
  • Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. Mandel
  • This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
  • Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano (2020)
Dave’s favorites:
  • Night of the Living Rez: Stories by Morgan Talty
  • After the Lights Go Out by John Vercher
  • The Twist of a Knife by Anthony Horowitz
  • Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
  • Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
  • The Trees by Percival Everett (2021)
Andrew’s favorites:
    • Our Lady of the Artilects by Andrew Gillsmith
    • The Thousand Earths by Stephen Baxter
    • Jake’s Magical Market by J.R. Matthews
The Last Hunter
    by J.N. Chaney & Terry Mixon
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Ep. 191 Writing Well With Others With Kimberly Belle

by Laura Medicus Interiors
A fun chat with Kimberly Belle all about her new novel The Personal Assistant, the necessary evil of social media, hate follows, copycat posters, writing well with others, and how she plants Easter Eggs in her books. Plus – Dave gets a surprise while teaching Sylvia how to drive, Laura can’t do it alone, and Andrew can’t travel. We also recommend: Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty, These Precious Days by Ann Patchett, and Our Lady of the Artilects by Andrew Gillsmith. Audiobook of the Week is A Kiss Before Dying by Ira Levin. liness

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Ep. 190 All Writers Are Nerds With Jeffery Deaver

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We’re joined again by Jeffery Deaver for a fun chat all about his new novel Hunting Time, taking Math for Writers in college, speeding, his ill-fated attempt at rock climbing to better understand Colter Shaw, and how all writers are basically nerds. Plus- Dave blows stuff up in front of his students, Laura is feeling the holiday spirit, and Andrew breaks down the trouble with Ticketmaster as he attempts to buy Garth Brooks tickets.  (Despite being unable to name a single Garth Brooks song.) We also recommend: Keeper of Enchanted Rooms by Charlie N. Holmberg, The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson, and Manual Interpretation by Ken Pence. Audiobook of the Week is How To Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie. liness

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Scottish Plays & Starsky & Hutch With Elly Griffiths

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We’re joined by Elly Griffiths for a fun chat all about her new mystery Bleeding Heart Yard, nicknames, the fragility of memory, Minnesotan librarians, the Scottish play, the layers of London, and how Starsky & Hutch begat her writing career. Plus – Dave learns why you don’t leave your phone on speaker. liness

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Ep. 189 What The Hell Is A Twiglet With Anthony Horowitz

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We’re joined by the hilarious Anthony Horowitz for a fun chat about his new book The Twist of a Knife, the mystery of Twiglets, meta acknowledgements, his love of books (and skulls) on shelves, his favorite musical of all time, and how he used to make his kids reposition his books on bookstore shelves to make them more prominent. Plus – Dave’s classroom has to be evacuated, Laura tries desperately to score Taylor Swift tickets, and Andrew loses heat. Literally. We also recommend: We Are the Light by Matthew Quick, A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham, and Lux-1: Hypersonic by Ken Pence. Audiobook of the week is City of Thieves by David Benioff. liness

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Ep. 187 Mountain Lions & Coyotes & Robert Crais Oh My!

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We have a fun chat with Robert Crais all about his new Elvis Cole and Joe Pike novel Racing the Light,  his love of cooking, hiking the LA canyons, the best time to drive in Los Angeles, coyotes, and what his go to taco is. Plus – Dave has no time for smack talk, Laura meets an odd duck of a clerk at a music store and Andrew sets up a haunted walk. We also recommend The Max by Ken Bruen and Jason Starr, Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng, and Mockingbird by Walter Tevis. Audiobook of the Week is Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark by Cassandra Peterson.
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Cutting Weight With John Vercher

by Laura Medicus Interiors
Today we have a fun chat with John Vercher about his new novel After the Lights Go Out, his experiences as an MMA fighter, his author photo, cutting weight, writing in sprints, and what his walkout song was. Plus – Dave is screamed at by a cyclist in a hallway.

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Ep. 186 Werewolves, Rage & Hot Dogs With Rachel Harrison

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We’re joined by Rachel Harrison for a fun chat all about her new novel Such Sharp Teeth, the lack of lady werewolves, rage rooms, and 7-11 hot dogs. Plus: Dave’s class is disrupted by the one chip challenge, Laura finds a dead mouse, and Andrew eats steak. We also recommend: Hostage by Clare Mackintosh, Glimmer of the Other by Heather G. Harris, and The Thousand Earths by Stephen Baxter. Audiobook of the Week is The Defense by Steve Cavanagh.

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Ep. 185 Snacks, Massages and Murder With Richard Osman

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We have a fun chat with Richard Osman all about his new mystery The Bullet That Missed, why he doesn’t like to do author readings, how to get away with murder, Andre Agassi’s autobiography, movie snacks, and the unrelaxing facts about massages. Plus – we recap a big marching band weekend. We also recommend: Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson, We Spread by Iain Reid, and Star Bounty by Rick Partlow. Audiobook of the Week is What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher.

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Ep. 183 Rubbernecking America With A.M. Homes

by Laura Medicus Interiors
A.M. Homes joins us for a fun chat about her new novel The Unfolding, secret fast food menu items, how reality has eclipsed fiction, election day orange cruller donuts, regional candies, and the reason why she doesn’t keep a private notebook. Plus – Dave does shtick for back to school night, Laura equates parents to zombies, and Andrew renovates his courthouse while trying to (literally) stay out of jail. We also recommend: Tomb of the Queen by Joss Walker, The Couple at Number 9 by Claire Douglas, and The Coordinate by Marc Jacobs.

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Ep. 182 Pacing Like A Madman With A.G. Riddle

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We’re joined by A.G. Riddle for a fun chat all about his new book Lost in Time, his battle against his disorganized nature, his use of old technology, cliffhangers, and his habit of madcap dictation whilst pacing. Plus – Dave embarrasses himself in front of his boss, Laura learns about “phrogging,” and Andrew believes all holidays should be equal. We also recommend The Local by Joey Hartstone, One by One by Ruth Ware, and Old Magic by Timothy Ellis. Audiobook of the week is The Heights by Louise Candlish.

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How To Win The Nobel Prize With Abdulrazak Gurnah

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We’re joined by Nobel Prize Winner Abdulrazak Gurnah for a fun conversation about his new novel Afterlives, the one question he’s tired of answering, the forgotten colonizations of Africa, and the incident that led to him being caned in school. Plus – Dave’s dentist says the wrong thing at the wrong time.

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Typing Like Tom Hanks With Ali Hazelwood

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We have a fun chat with Ali Hazelwood all about her new novel Love on the Brain, cackling while writing, the future of brain exploration, playing badminton poorly, and typing like Tom Hanks. Plus – Dave puts his foot in his mouth in front of his students. Again.

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Ep. 181 Golden Girls & Witches With Bianca Marais

by Laura Medicus Interiors

We are joined for a fun chat with Bianca Marais all about her new book The Witches of Moonshyne Manor, finding inspiration from The Golden Girls, ageism, podcasting, and the simplistic importance of “bum in chair.” Plus – Dave is dazed and confused returning to work after summer, Laura squirts water in band kids’ faces, and Andrew is sick. We also recommend: Miracle Creek by Angie Kim, The Club by Ellery Lloyd, & The Alien and Epic Story by Saxon Andrew. Audiobook of the week is New Teeth by Simon Rich.

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Ep. 178 Pumping Iron With Mohsin Hamid

by Laura Medicus Interiors
A fun conversation with Mohsin Hamid all about his new novel The Last White Man, how everything changed for him after 9/11, the importance of trying new things, how fiction allows you to become a child again, his workout regimen, and the genius of A Fish Called Wanda. Plus – Dave receives the glass booth treatment, Laura gets a needle shot up her foot, and Andrew is pulled over by cops on the same date three out of the last four years. We also recommend: The Heavenly Table by Donald Ray Pollock, Honor by Thrity Umrigar, and The Interstellar Slayer by Scott Baron. Audiobook of the Week is Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing.

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Ep. 176 Watching Goat Cams With Paula Munier

by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined again by the delightful Paula Munier for a fun chat about her new mystery The Wedding Plot, watching goat cams, writing what you love, baseball, and a surprise ending to when she was pulled over. Plus – Dave is attacked by a coffee grinder, Laura is mad at the tubas for drowning out the trombones, and Andrew is upset that no one wants to go to the Queen cover band concert with him. We also recommend: The It Girl by Ruth Ware, When You Are Mine by Michael Robotham, and Jakes Magical Market by J.R. Mathews.  Audiobook of the week is The Death of Sweet Mister by Daniel Woodrell.

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Food Taboos With Tess Gerritsen

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We joined by Tess Gerritsen for a fun chat all about her new mystery Listen To Me, knowing she was a storyteller from the age of seven, the stress of not outlining, working with her son on movies, food taboos, and why she handwrites her first draft on unlined typing paper. Plus – Dave goes to the eye docs and gets an earful.

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Writing On The Beach With Lucy Clarke

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We’re joined by Lucy Clarke for a fun conversation about her new book One of the Girls, writing on the beach, how she wrote the first draft in seventeen days, home schooling, and the one word she keeps posted at the top of her manuscript.

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Ep. 171 How To Talk To Strangers With Clare Pooley

by Laura Medicus Interiors
A fun chat with Clare Pooley about her new book Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting, giving nicknames to strangers, the impact of working from home all the time, and how she ended up singing backing vocals on an ABBA song. Plus – Dave and Andrew get VIP treatment at the Weird Al Yankovic concert, and Laura is plagued by beeps. We also recommend: Hide by Kiersten White, Deer Season by Erin Flanagan, and Starship for Sale by M. R. Forbes. Audiobook of the Week is The Unwilling by John Hart.

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Ep. 169 Running Barefoot Through Books With Isabel Cañas

by Laura Medicus Interiors
A fun chat with Isabel Cañas about her debut novel The Hacienda, how she’s afraid of the dark, why she spend a lot of time in an unfinished basement as a kid, hot priests, and what it means to run barefoot through books. Plus – Dave goes to the track, Laura screams while falling and is laughed at, and Andrew hosts a host of Girl Scouts. We also recommend: Suburban Dicks by Fabian Nicieza, Bullet Train by Kotaro Isaka, & The First Born Academy by Isla Frost. Audiobook of the Week is Pet Sematary by Stephen King.

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Ep. 168 Banana Bread & Model Railway Sets With Linwood Barclay

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We’re joined once again by Linwood Barclay for a fun chat about his new novel Take Your Breath Away, the nightmares of home renovations, the delights of banana bread, why he builds model railway sets, and the anxiety he gets awaiting to hear back from his editor. We also recommend: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, Death in the Sunshine by Steph Broadribb, and Child of the Grove by Tanya Huff. Audiobook of the week is Broken Promise by Linwood Barclay.   Plus – We recap mishaps we’ve had with guests over the years, Laura recruits help at a jobsite, and Andrew can’t dance.

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How To Pick Your Poison With Lydia Kang

by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Lydia Kang for a fun chat about her new historical fiction book The Half-Life of Ruby Fielding, the Manhattan project, New York City blackouts during WW2, and her obsession with poisons. Plus – heckling seems to run in Dave’s family.

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Morphine & Violins With Hernan Diaz

by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Hernan Diaz about his new novel Trust, the dearth of novels about money, the American myth of the self made man, how narratives can shape reality, the value of fiction and its relation to truth, and pens. Plus – Dave’s classroom has mice, a busted radiator, and disappearing food.

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How To Terrorize Your Friends With Jennifer McMahon

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We chat with Jennifer McMahon about her new novel The Children on the Hill, using her childhood and love of movie monsters as inspiration, how her first short story was about a haunted meatball, terrorizing her friends at slumber parties, writing what scares you, and her favorite movie snacks.  Plus – Dave rants about trail closures for raccoons.

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Ep. 166 History, Horror & Spiders With Alma Katsu

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We talk to Alma Katsu about her new novel The Fervor, Japanese fire balloons, finding inspiration in civil unrest, and the inanity of the Japanese internment camps. Plus – Dave hides from the deans, Laura is forced to hop on yet another social media app, and Andrew forgets what grade his kids are in. We also recommend: The Hollows by Mark Edwards, City on Fire by Don Winslow, and A Warship Named Sky: A Hero’s Story by Saxon Andrew. Audiobook of the week is The Death and Life of Bobby Z by Don Winslow.

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Snarfing Jellied Eels With Ben Aaronovitch

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We’re joined by Ben Aaronovitch for a fun chat about his new novel Amongst Our Weapons, drinking coffee late into the evenings, marathon book events in Germany, jellied eels, why he hates mushy peas, the spell he wishes he could use, conspiracy theories, and the genius of grapefruit knives.

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Ep. 163 Sharpshootin’ With Kate Quinn

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We’re joined by Kate Quinn for a fun conversation about her novel The Diamond Eye, the Ukranian sniper known as Lady Death, the timeliness of this book, her “method writing” experience, and how to know when to fictionalize. Plus – Laura needs business help, Dave can’t find the finish line, and Andrew dives deep into his wallet for a birthday dinner. We also recommend: Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano, No Second Chances by Rio Youers, and  Fast Time At Aldmont High by Laurence Dahners. Audiobook of the week is Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark.

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Ep. 162 Giving Away Barbie Doll Heads With Karen White

by Laura Medicus Interiors

We chat with the always fun Karen White about her new novel The Shop on Royal Street, staying in haunted hotels, her love for old houses, how nothing she writes is planned, and why she’s planning on chucking Barbie doll heads at the audience at her next book signing. Plus – Dave sucks at slots, Laura is the only one alarmed by the tornadoes during her trip to New Orleans, and Andrew pays for an Airbnb for the wrong weekend. We also recommend: The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh, The Last Flight by Julie Clark, and Violent Graduation by Jon Hindmarsh. Audiobook of the week is Gated Prey by Lee Goldberg.

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Ep. 161 Writing When It Pays With Peter Swanson

by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Peter Swason for a fun chat about his new novel Nine Lives, why he refuses to write bios for his characters, recycling lyrics, why he won’t write down his ideas, the tremendous demands authors place on their readers, the secret to a good lobster roll, and his NY Times crossword strategy. Plus – Dave has the worst birthday ever, Laura gets a scare, and Andrew thinks it’s a good idea to grab real gold coins from his safe for St. Patrick’s Day. We also recommend: The White Girl by Tony Burch,  Entanglement Bound by Mary E. Lowd, and The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb.  Audiobook of the week is Shamed by Linda Castillo.

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Ep. 160 Why You Should Be A Food Critic With C. J. Box

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We’re joined again by one of our favorite authors C. J. Box for a fun chat about his latest Joe Pickett novel Shadows Reel, his new favorite Denver Nugget player, incorporating the recent US civil unrest in his book, why he doesn’t save plot points for future books, the reason he spent some time as a food critic, and the delicacy that is the Rocky Mountain oyster.  Plus – Dave gets no respect from his Principal, Laura has a horrific incident with Nelson the dog, and Andrew invests in a creative way to deodorize his son’s bedroom. We also recommend: Big Lies in a Small Town by Diane Chamberlain, Dead Silence by S. A. Barnes, and Shadow Sun Survival by Dave Wilmarth.  Audiobook of the Week is Trust Your Eyes by Linwood Barclay.

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Getting Rid Of Your Students With Marlon James

by Laura Medicus Interiors
On today’s Inside Chat edition we talk to the great Marlon James about his new novel Moon Witch, Spider King, turning yourself into a character, what’s holding him back as a reader at live events, the strange camaraderie of rugby matches, how he gets rid of his writing students, and the reason he was confused when he finally watched The Empire Strikes Back.

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Ep. 157 Holing Up In Hotels With Mark Greaney

by Laura Medicus Interiors
Today we chat with Mark Greaney (operating on generator power) about his new novel Sierra Six, finally seeing The Gray Man come to the big screen, working with Tom Clancy, and holing up in hotels to make deadline. We also recommend: Rubbernecker by Belinda Bauer, Every Last Fear by Alex Finlay, and The Last Sun by K.D. Edwards. Audiobook of the week is Hurricane Season by Nicole Melleby. Plus – Dave rails against a lack of customer service anymore, Laura blows up her father forgetting Valentine’s Day, and Andrew wins big on the Super Bowl.

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Inside Chat: Arsenic & Old Baseball With Heather O’Neill

by Laura Medicus Interiors
A fun chat with Heather O’Neill about her new novel When We Lost Our Heads, Montreal Expos baseball, the sheer exhaustion of writing,  the beauty of arsenic as a poison, the dark side, and cake eating. Plus – Dave can’t keep his students away from the concession food.

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Ep. 156 Stalking Martha Stewart With Wendy Corsi Staub

by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Wendy Corsi Staub for a fun chat about her new book The Other Family, how she stalks Martha Stewart, getting her best ideas from her sons, Victorian death rituals, where you can find her rum cake recipe, and who her Amazing Race partner would be. We also recommend: A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw, The Trees by Percival Everett, and Mother of Learning by Domagoj Kurmaic. Audiobook of the week is Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Kantor. Plus – Dave’s classroom is a house of horrors, Laura readjusts vacation plans after study crime maps, and Andrew makes bank from the airlines due to an “overweight” plane.

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Ep. 154 Heather Gudenkauf Is Hot & Cold

by Laura Medicus Interiors
Today we chat with Heather Gudenkauf about her new thriller The Overnight Guest, being a true crime addict, how the seasons influenced her writing, putting a dog in every one of her books, and keeping a police chief on speed dial. We also recommend: These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant, Notes on an Execution by Dania Kukafka, & Unidentified by Douglas E. Richard. Audiobook of the week is The Unfamilar Garden by Benjamin Percy. Plus – Dave rues his decision to choose pickup over delivery, and Laura kicks back and watches everyone fall on the ice.

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Ep. 153 When Books Become Trays With Elizabeth George

by Laura Medicus Interiors
Today we talk to Elizabeth George all about her new Inspector Lynley novel Something To Hide, teaching the craft of writing, what happens to her books when screenwriters get hold of them, her adoration of Idris Elba, and that time her husband used her book as a tray. We also recommend: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro, The Ghostwriter by Alessandra Torre, and The Eve of Snows by L. James Rice. Audiobook of the Week is Steel Fear by Brandon Webb and John David Mann. Plus – Dave is publicly shamed while skiing, Laura takes a drugged dog to the vet, and Andrew’s hawking girl scout cookies.

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Ep. 152 Buttered Popcorn & Stale Raisinets With Stephen Hunter

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We’re joined once again by one of our favorite guests – Stephen Hunter. We chat all about his new book Targeted, his favorite Christmas snack, his aversion to new things, being a terrible short story writer, getting the names of his own characters wrong, and why he prefers old Raisinets. We also recommend: The Dry by Jane Harper, The Five Wounds by Kirstin Valdez Quade, Date Night on Union Station by E.M. Foner. Audiobook of the Week is The Treatment by Mo Hader. Plus – we discuss our personal COVID outbreaks and supermarket strikes.

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Ep. 149 The Fine Art Of The “Yes And” With Chip Brewer

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We’re joined by Chip Brewer for a fun chat about his debut novel Questions of Iron and Blood, fracturing his foot while running the Boston Marathon, thrillers based in reality, performing improv professionally, and the curse of having to finish reading a book no matter how bad it may be. We also recommend: The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green, Elevator Pitch by Linwood Barclay, and The Night Ranger by A. C. Cobble. Plus – Dave gives his colleagues a piece of his mind at a holiday function, Laura puts into motion Operation Snowday, and Andrew hits it big with his sports wager.  Like really really big.

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Ep. 148 Crushing Keboards And Minibars With Jeffery Deaver

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We chat with Jeffery Deaver about his new novel The Midnight Lock, the joys of being back on a live book tour, the food in Italy, minibars, getting locked out of his house, scary dolls, his unique writing process, his attempt at picking a lock, and why he needs to keep buying new computers. We also recommend: Bewilderment by Richard Powers, Shards of Earth by Adrian Tchaikovsky,The Stolen Hours by Allen Eskens, Audiobook of the Week is The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig. Plus – Dave is a competitive band parent, Laura has a cat tale, and Andrew’s dog is really really really strong.

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Ep. 147 Writing Really Fast With Jodi Picoult

by Laura Medicus Interiors
A fun chat with Jodi Picoult about her new novel Wish You Were Here, why it was the book she never intended to write, not seeing her son for two years, the effect of COVID on the medical profession, the secret bond she learned from interviewing COVID patients with near death experiences, and that time she forgot to take the wrapper off her Reese’s cup. We also recommend The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin, Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby, and A Learning Experience by Chris Nuttall.  Audiobook of the Week is Chouette by Claire Oshetsky. Plus – Dave forgets the name of his student at a parent teacher conference, Andrew has another bad Uber experience, & Laura’s dog is a drama queen.

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Inside Chat: Amazon Book Editors’ Best Books Of 2021

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We chat with Erin Kodicek from Amazon Book Editors all about their list of the best books of 2021! Plus – Dave rails against an incompetent doctor.

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Inside Chat: Social Commentary With Wanda M. Morris

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We chat with Wanda M. Morris all about her new book All Her Little Secrets, incorporating social commentary without being preachy, why her book has been nearly two decades in the making, finding time to write, and what it was like being the youngest of seven kids. Plus – Dave has a run in with the Denver Fire Department.

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Ep. 144 Silly Questions With Jeffrey Archer

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We have a very funny chat with the great Jeffrey Archer all about his new book Over My Dead Body, his love for and bafflement of Americans, being passed by a letter box while running a marathon, why it’s important to write what you know, how his favorite sports teams can’t win, his writing routine, the founding fathers, and what he said to Jack Lemmon that made him cry. We also recommend The Collective by Alison Gaylin, Three Things About Elsie by Joanna Cannon, and Fair Trade by Mackey Chandler. Plus – Dave’s theater students take their pants off while performing for elementary students, Laura is forced to join a marching band, and Andrew shops for clarinets.

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Ep. 142 Drunken Pool Diving With Josh Malerman

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We chat with Josh Malerman all about his new novel Pearl, having to write with his keyboard at an angle, how he maintains tension in his books, outdoing himself, and why he drunkenly jumped in a pool with his clothes on. We also recommend: The Handyman by Bentley Little, The Quiet Ones by Brandon Massey, and Suited for Life by Daniel Schinhofen.  Audiobook of the week is The Prestige by Christopher Priest. Plus – Dave’s students create a fan Instagram page for him, Laura sprints while marching with the band, and Andrew gets an anonymous letter complaining about the plethora of animatronics in his yard.

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Ep. 141 Metabolizing Darkness With Lisa Unger

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We chat with Lisa Unger all about her new novel Last Girl Ghosted, the differences between social media and real life, how technology changes the way we relate to each other, online dating, her Rilke and Jung obsession, waiting to hear her characters’ voices, and how she uses writing to metabolize darkness. We also recommend: Chasing the Boogeyman by Richard Chizmar, No Exit by Taylor Adams, and Od Magic by Patricia McKillup.  Our audiobook of the week is Carrion Comfort by Dan Simmons. Plus – Dave gets a vampire stake through the sole, Laura semi accidentally eats old gray yogurt, and Andrew’s kid snores at the movies.

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Inside Chat: Reading The Cards With Ruth Hogan

by Laura Medicus Interiors
Today we’re joined by bestselling author Ruth Hogan for a fun conversation about her novel The Moon, The Stars, and Madame Burova, how reading Tarot cards turned into more than just research for her, why it’s important to hook the reader early on, and how she uses dogs in her books to inform the characters.

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Inside Chat: The Trouble With Sawzalls With Robert Dugoni

by Laura Medicus Interiors
Today we’re joined by bestselling author Robert Dugoni for a chat about his new novel The World Played Chess, his theater background, performing his own audiobook, Vietnam, the dangers of the Sawzall, and being a big baseball fan.

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Ep. 138 Falling Down In Libraries With Lemony Snicket

by Laura Medicus Interiors
We’re joined by the hilarious Lemony Snicket for a fun chat about his new book Poison For Breakfast, stealing ideas from kids, the reality of being on set for filming, the reason he doesn’t want to narrate his books anymore, his hatred of PB&J sammies, the real reason he took up the accordion, creating first drafts that fill him with despair, and the rude, falling down encounter he had in a public library. We also recommend: Verity by Colleen Hoover, One Got Away by S. A. Lelchuk and Lord Mouse by Mason Thomas.  Our audiobook of the week is The Burning Girls by C. J. Tudor.

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