Laura Medicus Interiors

Ep. 137 Writing In Coffee Shops With William Kent Krueger

August 26, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger about his new novel Lightning Strike, why he burned through editors early in his career, his four paper routes growing up, the Ojibwe people, writing in coffee shops, and his memories of the time he spent in the Boy Scouts.

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Ep. 136 Publish Or Perish With Zakiya Dalila Harris

August 20, 2021August 21, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by New York Times bestselling author Zakiya Dalila Harris for a fun conversation about her debut novel The Other Black Girl, the multifaceted problems with the publishing industry, her affinity for the American Girl books growing up, and her obsession with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. We also recommend In the Morning I’ll Be Gone by Adrian McKinty, Falling by T.J. Newman, and Stars Uncharted by S.K. Dunstall. The audiobook of the week is Billy Summers by Stephen King. Plus – Dave gets a new job, Laura sweats it up at a Kesha concert, and Andrew’s bosses are dropping like flies.

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Ep. 135 The Glamorous Art of Cigarette Smoking With Megan Abbott

August 12, 2021August 13, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Megan Abbott for a fun conversation about her new novel The Turnout, why she bought a pair of used ballet shoes from eBay, glamorous cigarette smoking, the exhaustive nature of showrunning, what it was like writing for The Deuce, and her multifaceted superstitions that affect the way she writes. We also recommend New Girl in Little Cove by Damhnait Monaghan, A Killer Plot by Ellery Adams, and Lost Contact by Nathan Hystad. The audiobook of the week is The Houseguest by Emilie Richards. Plus – Dave breaks down what it’s like to climb a 14er, Laura opens up the crawl space, and Andrew’s cats get locked in the bathroom and exact their revenge.

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Inside Chat: How To Ruin Pop Music With Karin Slaughter

July 22, 2021July 21, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We chat with Karin Slaughter about her new thriller False Witness, the human side of addiction, why she writes about violence towards women, being a cat person, the decision to include the pandemic in her book, the problem with Hall & Oates, and the trouble with Ted Danson.

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Inside Chat: Hell Of A Chat With Jason Mott

July 20, 2021July 19, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we chat with Jason Mott sans sport coat about his new book Hell of a Book, the genius of Nicolas Cage, why he felt obligated to write this book, the insane fan at a book signing who fixated on his teeth, the story behind the title, and the surprising background noise he puts on while writing.

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Ep. 132 Metalheads and Meathooks With Grady Hendrix

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by New York Times best-selling novelist Grady Hendrix for a lively chat about his latest horror novel The Final Girl Support Group, the final girl that inspired the book, his bitter memories of Ed Begley Jr., why (and how) he read 326 books over a 10 month period, his affinity for metalheads, and the one word he uses too much in his writing. We also recommend: Gold Diggers by Sanjena Sathian, Girls With Bright Futures by Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman, and The Tracker by Saxon Andrew . Our audiobook of the week is The Stranger in the Mirror by Liv Constantine. Plus – Dave goes to the home run derby, Laura can’t abide Sylvia’s driving, and Andrew gets a letter from Peter at camp. It ain’t pretty.

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Ep. 131 Unhealthy Obsessions With Riley Sager

June 28, 2021July 1, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by New York Times best-selling novelist Riley Sager for an enjoyable chat about his latest thriller Survive the Night, scaring women in airport bookstores, how his book was basically borne from sheer laziness, his obsession with Disney World, listening to the same Spotify techno playlist over and over and over again while writing, and being overrun by parsley. We also recommend: Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World by Madeline Levine, We Two Alone by Jack Wang, and The Fossil by Joshua Calvert. Our audiobook of the week is Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood by Quentin Tarantino. Plus – Dave sinks slowly while floating down the Platte River, Laura isn’t sure if she’s been dismissed or just dissed by her Doctor, and Andrew can’t row.

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Inside Chat: How To Write Two Books At Once With Christine Feehan

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we chat with Christine Feehan all about her new book Murder At Sunrise Lake, trash talking her grandson, wearing a red Power Ranger onesie, writing two books at the same time, how she would force her siblings to tell her her stories were good growing up, teaching martial arts, and how she spent her first book signing in the bathroom throwing up.

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Inside Chat: Calzones & Saxophones With Emily Henry

June 25, 2021June 24, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we chat with Emily Henry about her new rom-com People We Meet On Vacation, why saxophones have no place in pop songs, what it was like editing a book about vacations during COVID, her intense dislike of calzones and flip flops, and the benefits of wearing fuzzy socks.

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Ep. 130 Speaking Bawlmerese With Laura Lippman

June 24, 2021June 23, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Laura Lippman for an enjoyable chat about her new literary thriller Dream Girl, her Bawlmer accent impersonation, why she has to go solo to the movies to watch horror movies, how she’s the second funniest person in her house, being a genre writer, the difficulties of writing for all the different types of readers, and why you should still bother with a twist despite knowing the readers are gonna figure it out. We also recommend: Girl One by Sarah Flannery Murphy, Homestretch by Graham Norton, and The Acheron Inheritance by Ken Lozito. Our audiobook of the week is Maps for the Getaway by Annie England Noblin. Plus – Dave cries at his job interview, Laura has another ER experience, and Andrew’s kid thinks he’s weird.

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Inside Chat: How To Find A Unicorn With Keith Rosson

June 22, 2021June 23, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we chat with Keith Rosson all about his new novel Road Seven, growing up with comic books and GI Joe, cryptozoology, the problem with audiophiles, unicorn poop, and why it’s important to give yourself permission to write a shitty first draft.

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Ep. 129 Collateral Damage With Caitlin Wahrer

June 16, 2021June 15, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we’re joined by author Caitlin Wahrer for an enjoyable chat about her new thriller The Damage, how she managed to practice law and write at the same time, why the book doesn’t really reflect her views, how she found out Stephen King blurbed her book, why social media is not good for you if you’re looking to commit a crime, and her missing early work “Squirrelock Holmes.” We also recommend: The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman, Just Last Night by Mhairi McFarlane, and The Dark Forest by Lou Cixin. Our audiobook of the week is Down Range by Taylor Moore. Plus – Dave & Laura recap their vacation and Andrew drops his kid off at camp.

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Inside Chat: The Best Books of 2021 So Far With Amazon’s Sarah Gelman

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we chat with Sarah Gelman from Amazon Books about the best books of 2021 thus far, the fights that go down amongst the editors to get their picks on the list, and the real reason she loves cookbooks.

Check out the full list here – https://www.amazon.com/Best-Books-of-the-Year-So-Far/b?ie=UTF8&node=3003015011

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Ep. 128 Who Needs Research? With Carter Wilson

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we’re joined by Carter Wilson for a fun chat about his new thriller The Dead Husband, how he hates to do research for his books, the comments he gets at book clubs, small towns, and how being bored in a real estate relicensing class led to him becoming a writer. We also recommend: A Death At Seaside by Emma Jameson, What Waits For You by Joseph Schneider, and The Lost Secret by Vaughn Heppner. Our audiobook of the week is Day Zero by C. Robert Cargill. Plus – Dave & Laura do a deep dive on the psychology of Andrew, and we find out his kids are amazing trash generators.

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Ep. 126 Snakes, Trucks & Typing With Taylor Adams

June 2, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we’re joined by No Exit author Taylor Adams for a chat about his new thriller Hairpin Bridge, the trouble with writing for the bad guy, his pet snake, being inspired by a real life bridge, quitting his real job to write full time, and his insane writing process (it involves lots of typing). This week we also recommend: Murder with Peacocks by Donna Andrews, Folk Songs for Trauma Surgeons by Keith Rosson, The Promised Lie by Christopher Nuttall. Our audiobook of the week is Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica. Plus – Dave’s student finds his graduation speech changed, Laura faces challenges getting rid of “master” suite, and Andrew runs into a Church group from Arkansas with a predilection for early morning John Denver music played loudly.

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Inside Chat: Cereals & Royalty With Paul Rudnick

May 27, 2021May 26, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we chat with Paul Rudnick all about his new book Playing the Palace, the character envy he felt for the Queen he created, our obsession with British royalty, the appeal of RBG, the best breakfast cereals, writing original pieces for the theater again, The Devil Wears Prada musical, the fear of socially embarrassing his family growing up, and why he was glad the day his mother started cursing at him.

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Ep. 125 Buried Standing Up With Josh Malerman

May 19, 2021May 18, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we’re joined by Bird Box author Josh Malerman for a chat about his novella collection Goblin, putting off making an acceptance video for the Stokers, why Goblin>Rolling Hills, how he’s easily scared, why we should be buried standing up, playing music, what it means to get the janitors to tap their toes, and the success of Birdbox. This week we also recommend: No Stone Unturned by Pam Lecky, The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Marianna Enriquez, Reincarnation by Michael Head. Our audiobook of the week is How Lucky by Will Leitch. Plus- Dave gets yelled at by his Principal (again), Laura hears another screaming animal, and Andrew has a murderously questionable Uncle.

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Ep. 123 Spacing Out With Andy Weir

May 5, 2021May 4, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we’re joined byThe Martian author Andy Weir for a chat about his latest book Project Hail Mary, cobbling the story together from pieces out of his “brain junkyard,” trying to get better at writing, defending Shemp, his hatred for flashbacks, and why he would never go into space. This week we also recommend: The Edge of Sadness by Edwin O’Connor, Just My Luck by Adele Parks, The Trouble With Tourists by Saxon Andrew. Our Audiobook of the week is The Man Who Lived Underground by Richard Wright. Plus- Dave gambles on the 80’s, Andrew monkeys around, and Laura’s windshield wipers are making her lazy.

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Inside Chat: Sleight of Hand and Misdirection With Linwood Barclay

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we chat with Linwood Barclay all about his new thriller Find You First, writing like a magician, the impact Ross Macdonald had on him, what he likes about screenplay writing, his homage to Rear Window, writing a newspaper “humor” column, and the power of the Cheeto.

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Inside Chat: War And Bees With Mark T. Sullivan

May 2, 2021May 2, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we chat with author Mark T. Sullivan about his latest novel The Last Green Valley, the surprising place he found the inspiration for his book, the fascinating history of ethnic Germans, the secret of beekeeping, and what to look for in a guide when you’re on the road researching.

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Ep. 122 How To Breathe Fire With Clare Whitfield

April 29, 2021April 28, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we’re joined by author Clare Whitfield for a chat about her book People of Abandoned Character, the truth about the Victorian era, the ongoing mystique of Jack the Ripper, slum tourism, why she’s not watching The Crown, and being taught at university how to breathe fire. We also welcome Denver Public Librarian Amy Delpo back to the show to talk a little Steampunk! This week we also recommend: The Rain Heron by Robbie Arnott, Raft of Stars by Andrew J. Graff, Wizard’s Alley by James Haddock. Plus- Dave is called into the Principal’s office (again), Laura’s dusting for prints, and Andrew teaches his kids about death via a baby bunny.

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Ep. 121 Vision Questing With Will Dean

April 21, 2021April 20, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we’re joined by author Will Dean for a chat about his latest thriller The Last Thing to Burn, his visions, his overactive imagination, the effects of isolation, why it took him five years to write the book, getting blamed for sleepless nights, loathing his antagonist, growing up without books, and why he writes his first drafts as fast as he can. We also recommend: The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman by Julietta Henderson, The Butterfly Garden by Dot Hutchinson, Awakening by Robert M. Kerns. Audiobook of the week is Summertime Guests by Wendy Francis. Plus- Dave’s parents are in town and staying in a less than stellar motel, Laura’s new plant has deleterious affects on the cat, and Andrew’s COVID has him sleepy.

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Inside Chat: Joanne Tompkins

April 14, 2021April 13, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we chat with author Joanne Tompkins about her latest novel What Comes After, spending time with Quakers, how working as a mediator for high trauma cases influenced her writing, writing into the mystery, how we never know what we’re dealing with, and the evil that lurks among us.

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Inside Chat: Starting At The Title With Jack Carr

April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we chat with Jack Carr about his latest James Reece thriller The Devil’s Hand, the weaponization of infectious diseases, his eerie prescience, what the enemy has learned observing us for the last 20 years, how he uses dialogue to inform his characters, why he always starts with the title, his 9/11 experience, his thoughts on the truth behind Wuhan, Stephen Hunter, being on set for The Terminal List Amazon series, and the utter genius of Cobra Kai.

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Ep. 118 Hounding Paula Munier

March 31, 2021March 30, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we’re joined by USA Today Bestselling novelist Paula Munier for a fun chat about her latest Mercy Carr novel The Hiding Place, having the title before even beginning the book, how she doesn’t remember writing this book due to pandemic brain, the way PTSD affects dogs, what she learned from librarians growing up, terrifying snowmobile rides, her Cher obsession, and living in a town where the residents chose a library over a police force. We also recommend: Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy, The Butchers’ Blessing by Ruth Gilligan, and Exodus Ark by J. N. Chaney. Audiobook of the week is The Jigsaw Man by Nadine Matheson. Plus- Dave has yet another police encounter, Laura is (kind of) attacked on the sidewalk, and Andrew’s birthday present for his son breaks. After one day.

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Inside Chat: Thinking Like An Animal With Brian Nelson

March 25, 2021March 24, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we chat with author Brian Nelson about his new thriller Five Tribes, the fine art of biohacking, technology as its own life form, the common bond between honeyguides and orcas, mirror neurons and thinking like an animal, Dungeons & Dragons, and how he gave his freshman English students the Unabomber Manifesto to read.

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Ep. 117 Sussing Out Traitors With Alma Katsu

March 24, 2021March 23, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we’re joined by the talented novelist Alma Katsu for a chat about her new novel Red Widow, women in the CIA, trust and mistrust in the agency, constantly being watched by counter intelligence, code names, and the automated hot dog machine in the bowels of the CIA building. We also recommend: The Slaughtered Lamb by Seana Kelly, White Trash Warlock by David R. Slayton, and Starcaster by J. N. Chaney & Terry Maggert. Audiobook of the week is Her Dark Lies by J.T. Ellison. Plus- Dave runs out of gas again and gets help from an unlikely source, Laura takes in a marching band, and Andrew is fixin’ to take his job and shove it.

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Inside Chat: Obsessing Over Word Counts With Peter Swanson

March 23, 2021March 22, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we chat with Peter Swanson about his new thriller Every Vow You Break, the horror of making a story up as you go along, how to activate your unconscious, his biggest pet peeve with the publishing industry, the problem with twists, the need for more mystery thriller novellas, poetry quoters, why Boston needs to back off on Poe, and the problem with Sting.

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Ep. 115 Crackin’ Codes With Kate Quinn

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we’re joined by New York Times and USA Today best-selling novelist Kate Quinn for an entertaining chat about her new novel The Rose Code, breaking codes at Bletchley Park and the equality that was found there, the “insane” amount of research she did for the book, British morale campaigns during WW2, how the Enigma machine worked, why Alan Turing chained his mug to a radiator, and the reason why she wouldn’t want to visit Hogwarts. We also recommend: The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater, The Traveller and Other Stories by Stuart Neville, and Harbinger by Olan Thorensen. Audiobook of the week is Black Wind by F. Paul Wilson. Plus- Dave and Andrew go skiing and one of them falls down. A lot.

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Inside Chat: Gone Fishin’ With C.J. Box

March 7, 2021March 6, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we chat with the legendary New York Times bestselling author C.J. Box about his latest Joe Pickett novel Dark Sky, his daughters’ demands for elk meat, the truth about the original Marlboro Man, why his books resonate with readers, how the Pandemic has affected him differently from other authors, what his writing process is like, working with David E. Kelley, and how he’s a superior fisherman than Peter Heller. Plus – Dave gets his second vaccination shot.

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Inside Chat: Killing Off Characters With J.A. Jance

February 21, 2021February 20, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we chat with the legendary J.A. Jance about her latest book Missing and Endangered, how she got started on the Joanna Brady mysteries, the time she forgot she already killed off a character, how her characters still stay busy even when she’s not writing, and how her sister’s bra inspired a scene in her book Skeleton Canyon decades later. Plus – Laura is finding it hard to celebrate her birthday.

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Ep. 112 Take My Book – Please – With Sam Tallent

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we’re joined by Sam Tallent for a hilarious chat about his debut novel Running the Light, what it’s like being a road comic, getting mad at his editor, convincing comics to perform his audiobook only to find out they can’t really read, Norm MacDonald, which hotel chain is the best, and how he ended up writing the book because he had a lot of time on his hands. We also recommend: The Eleventh Floor by Shani Struthers, Playing Nice by J.P. Delaney, and Dark Knight Station: Origins by Nathan Lowell. Audiobook of the week is We Could Be Heroes by Mike Chen. Plus- Dave makes it awkward with his students, Laura is too giving, and Andrew’s ski vacation turns into a downhill walkathon.

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Ep. 110 Pits Of Salmon With Dana Stabenow

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we’re joined by the award winning, best-selling writer Dana Stabenow for a fun chat about her new book Spoils of the Dead, the agony of writing during a pandemic, missing her deadline by two months, Alaskan bush pilots, her R2D2 ringtone, and that time she fell in a pit full of live salmon as a kid. We also recommend: Resurrection Bay by Emma Viskic, The Mighty Oak by Jeff W. Bens, and Ganny Knits a Spaceship by David Gerrold. Audiobook of the week is Surrender the Dead by John Burley. Plus- Dave is unprepared for his school’s assembly, Laura takes Sylvia for a COVID test, and Andrew takes his kids tubing.

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Inside Chat: Falling Into A Sinkhole With Sarah Langan

January 31, 2021January 31, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we chat with the delightful Sarah Langan about her new literary noir Good Neighbors, her personal experience with sinkholes, suburbia, living in New York vs Los Angeles, Pam Anderson, and the time her 6th grade teacher took away her Stephen King book and replaced it with a Sweet Valley High tome. Plus – Dave’s students are struggling with social distancing now that they’re back in school

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Inside Chat: Hearing Voices With Faye Kellerman

January 12, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we chat with the delightful Faye Kellerman about her latest novel The Lost Boys, spiteful blue herons, how she finally wore out her bread machine, how Peter and Rina talk to her all the time, the terrifying time she couldn’t find her son, her love for weird docs, and why she calls herself “Betty Crocker with a ‘tude.” Plus – Dave is busted by the cops. Again.

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Inside Chat: Motherhood Mania with Ashley Audrain

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we chat with Ashley Audrain about her debut novel The Push, motherhood fears, being vulnerable as a mother, visualizing her characters, the good old days of ABC’s TGIF lineup, why the book wasn’t as hard to write as it is to read, and the reason she was glad there wasn’t a big book launch party.

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Inside Chat: Breaking Chairs with Robert Jones, Jr.

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we are joined by the unstoppable Robert Jones, Jr. for an excellent conversation about his new novel The Prophets, being inspired by Toni Morrison, feeling the pain of his characters, watching horror movies to decompress, the reason he used Biblical names, why it’s important to know your flowers, and how dancing to Janet Jackson led to a broken dining room chair. Plus – Dave & Laura are still in search of an HVAC tech, preferably one without a predilection for Jim Beam.

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Episode 102 Writing: A Loathe Story with Jeff Lindsay

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we’re joined by the hilarious Jeff Lindsay for a waaaay too much fun chat about his excellent new thriller Fool Me Twice, how he loathes writing, his future one man show Off Book, writing plays for no audience, American archetypes, the lost meaning of Dexter, playing Scrooge in a department store window, and how his wife is Annie Oakley incarnate. We also recommend: The Rook by Daniel O’Malley, The Wicked Sister by Karen Dionne, and The Eons – Lost Orphan by Laer Carroll. Audiobook of the week is Alright Alright Alright: The Oral History of Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused by Melissa Maerz. Plus: Dave has horrific RBF, Laura is monitoring Sylvia’s progress as a professional conversationalist, & Andrew preps his giant Christmas inflatables.

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Inside Chat: Art Heists & Budweiser with Craig Johnson

November 15, 2020November 14, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by the incomparable Craig Johnson for a fun chat about his gripping new Longmire mystery Next To Last Stand, the dramatic history behind the painting Custer’s Last Fight, consulting his wife for the artistic aspects of the book, Buffalo Bill Cody’s (missing?) dead body, the sheer genius of The Magnificent Seven, and why he orders Thai food from the joint right around the corner from our studio.

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Ep. 100 Getting out of Jail Free with Nicci French

November 4, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we’re joined by the delightful duo Nicci Gerrard and Julian French who write under the pseudonym Nicci French for a conversation about their new thriller House of Correction, the desolation and claustrophobia of prisons, James Cagney, smashing genre conventions, how they don’t write at the same time, and what it’s like to finally watch The Sopranos. We also recommend: Aunt Dimity’s Death by Nancy Atherton, The Listener by Robert McCammon, and Oath Bringer by Brandon Sanderson. Audiobook of the week is The Girl in the Mirror by Rose Carlyle. Plus – stories from our Halloween!

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Ep. 99 How to Impersonate a Canadian with Stephanie Perkins

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we’re joined by the charming Stephanie Perkins for a fun conversation about the 10th anniversary collector’s edition of her delightful novel Anna and the French Kiss, the beauty of the Key Lime La Croix, Canadian flag patches, why YA fiction is great for ALL ages, her love of horror, the impossibility of writing jump scares, and being mistaken for a vegetarian left-hander. We also recommend: The Patient by Jasper DeWitt, These Women by Ivy Pochoda, and Finwell Bay by Nathan Lowell. Audiobook of the week is The Cold Millions by Jess Walter. Plus – Dave encounters a rattlesnake, Laura recaps the worst candies of all time, and Andrew is evacuated due to the Colorado fires.

East Troublesome fire near Andrew’s place

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Ep. 96 Living Parallel Lives with Matt Haig

October 4, 2020October 4, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Matt Haig for an excellent conversation about his fantastic new book The Midnight Library, why he’s recently felt more pale than ever before, the multiverse, being known as “Mr. Depression”, writing like a DJ, learning to play piano during the pandemic, and a keen desire to compete in a rap battle with Neil Gaiman. We also recommend: The Killings at Kingfisher Hall by Sophie Hannah, Confessions on the 7:45 by Lisa Unger, and Heaven’s River by Dennis E. Taylor. Audiobook of the week is The Drowning Game by L.S. Hawker. Plus – Dave’s parents commandeer his class, Laura has another harrowing incident with the dog, and Andrew’s taste in candy is horrific.

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Ep. 95 Planning Murders with Richard Osman

September 26, 2020September 26, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Richard Osman for an excellent conversation about his fantastic new book The Thursday Murder Club, the perks of writing for septuagenarian characters, how his career in TV helped him as a writer, British politeness, why he can’t perform his favorite karaoke song anymore, and when it’s okay to root against quiz show contestants as the host. We also recommend: Nine Lives by Wendy Corsi Staub, East of Hounslow by Khurrum Rahman, and Ballistic Kiss by Richard Kadrey. Audiobook of the week is To Tell You the Truth by Gilly MacMillan. Plus- Dave’s sordid dogwalking encounter, Laura wants off the Covid roller coaster, and Andrew faces the hazards of reading with a face shield.

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Ep. 94 Stuff We Don’t Know (But Should) with Fredrik Backman

September 20, 2020September 23, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Fredrik Backman for an excellent conversation about his fantastic new book Anxious People, the perils of helping to coach his girl’s soccer team, all the stuff you’re simply expected to know as an adult, being inspired by World War Z, Kevin Costner baseball movies, Andre Agassi and Donna Tartt commonalities, and the sublime ideality of a hamburger. We also recommend: The Suicide House by Charlie Donlea, Girl Gone Missing by Marcie Rendon, and Fluency by Jennifer Foehner Wells. Audiobook of the week is Tunneling to the Center of the Earth by Kevin Wilson. Plus- Dave gets busted by his Principal, Laura just says no to the Ritz Carlton, and Andrew’s mustache makes him look like an NFL coach from the 70s.

The last days of Andrew’s mustache…

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Ep. 92- Pugilism & Poetry with Joshua Bennett

September 6, 2020September 12, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Dr. Joshua Bennett for a fantastic and lively conversation about his amazing new collection of poetry Owed, how his father was his first hero, improvising 40 minute sermons as a four-year-old, the search for the average bear, and how boxing brings him peace. We also recommend: Kindred by Octavia Butler, Mountain Rampage by Scott Graham, and Legend of the Arch Magus by Michael Sisa. Audiobook of the week is Bye Bye Baby by Max Allan Collins. Plus- Dave’s students have a nickname for him, Laura spies on her daughter’s virtual classroom, and Andrew’s kids are at each other’s throats.

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Ep. 87 Where The Bodies Are Buried With Shari Lapena

August 2, 2020August 3, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by author Shari Lapena and we discuss her new book The End of Her, her staunch refusal to outline, why she loves torturing parents, and how she can take a horrific news story and turn it into a crackling good thriller. We recommend: The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones and Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken. Audiobook of the week is Creepers by David Morrell narrated by Patrick G. Lawlor. Plus – Dave’s UPS guy chastises him, Laura says goodbye to her car by recalling all three times it was totaled, and Andrew buys a house in the town made famous by Killdozer.

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Manipulating the Atom and Catching Liars With Brian Nelson

July 29, 2020July 29, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

On this “Inside Chat” edition we are joined by Brian Nelson for a fun conversation about his novel The Last Sword Maker, the truth about nanobots, the radioactivity of bananas, facial microexpressions, and how he’s tricked his kids into playing Dungeons & Dragons with him. Plus – Dave commits voter fraud!!

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Ep. 85 Having a Good Cry With Bianca Marais

July 19, 2020July 18, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We are joined by author Bianca Marais and we discuss her new book If You Want to Make God Laugh, the women that inspired her story, making her readers cry, Colin Firth, and what makes a damned fine toasted cheese sandwich. We also recommend: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, The Elementals by Malcom McDowell and The Wizard’s Butler by Nathan Lowell. Audiobook of the week is The Gender Game by Bella Forrest narrated by Rebecca Solar and Zachary Webber. Plus Dave plays Risk and loses to Patton (aka his daughter), Andrew shatters his rear windshield with his kids on board and his wife navigating, and Laura wears her trifocals on a hike. Not a good match.

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How To Be A TikTok Star with Hank Green

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

On this “Inside Chat” edition we are joined by Hank Green for a fun conversation about his new novel A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor, the incredulity of thumbing your literal nose at mask wearing, writing this book because he just didn’t get to the end of his first book, the power and danger of social media platforms, and his mighty and embarrassing early screen name.

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Ep. 84 Getting Rabid With Paul Tremblay

July 12, 2020July 11, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We are joined by Paul Tremblay! We discuss his new book Survivor Song, being inspired by panic, finding a new twist on zombies, rabies books, and Honeycomb cereal. We also recommend: Forward: Stories of Tomorrow edited by Blake Crouch and Adrift by Greg Curtis. Audiobook of the week is Restaurant Man by Joe Bastianich. Plus- Dave, Andrew, and Laura share their 4th of July stories replete with cops and backyard fireworks mishaps.

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Ep. 83 Glowing in the Dark with Riley Sager

July 5, 2020July 6, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We are joined by the one and only Riley Sager! We discuss his new book Home Before Dark, Ouija Board psychology, his obsession with The Sound of Music, and how his least favorite part of writing is writing. We also recommend: If Walls Could Talk by Juliet Blackwell, Corporate Gunslinger by Doug Engstrom and Jane Bond by V.R. Tapscott. Audiobook of the week is Dark August by Katie Tallo narrated by Piper Goodeve. Plus- Dave and Andrew spend a weekend in the world’s smallest hotel room, and Laura mistakenly gives her 14-year-old daughter a beer.

106198120_10219159682082081_4014773535624828565_o — Andrew and Dave in Telluride.

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Two Truths & One Lie with Elizabeth Kay

June 17, 2020June 20, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

On this week’s “Inside Chat” Edition of the podcast, we talk Elizabeth Kay about her thrilling debut novel Seven Lies, sinister female friendships, giving herself pep talks, and the influence of Gone Girl. We also play a rousing edition of two truths and a lie.

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Ep. 80 Down the Rabbit Hole with Emily Temple

June 14, 2020June 13, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author Emily Temple joins us for a chat about her debut novel The Lightness, growing up in a Buddhist household, and embracing Wikipedia rabbit holes. We also recommend: Blackwood by Michael Farris Smith and Gravity Dreams by L.E. Modesitt, Jr. Audiobook of the week is Joe by Larry Brown narrated by Tom Stechschulte. Plus – Dave protests, Laura is perplexed by a sleepover, and Andrew’s garden is blowin’ in the wind.

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Ep. 78 JFK & Rock and Roll with Max Allan Collins

May 31, 2020May 31, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author Max Allan Collins joins us for a fun chat about his new book Girl Can’t Help It, how he got his start writing the Dick Tracy comic strip, his Zeligesque character Nate Heller, and JFK. We also recommend: In the Dark by Loreth Anne White, Sister Dear by Hannah Mary McKinnon and Pandora’s Star by Peter F. Hamilton. Audiobook of the week is The Split by Sharon Bolton narrated by Katie Scarfe. Plus – Dave has a golf ball incident, Laura is shocked by surly people unmasked, and Andrew’s dog has figured out how to open up the backyard gate.

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Joining Cults with Jeffery Deaver

May 28, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

An “Inside Chat” edition with author Jeffery Deaver! We chat about speed walking, his excellent new book The Goodbye Man, the Deaver formula, and that time his hot date turned out to be a cult recruiter.

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Murder Down Under with Susan Allott

May 20, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

An “Inside Chat” edition with author Susan Allott who talks with us about her debut novel The Silence, Australia’s stolen generation, overcoming self-consciousness while writing, and her disdain for both magic and junk food.

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Visions of Bloody Ghosts with Christopher Moore

May 13, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

An “Inside Chat” edition with bestselling author Christopher Moore who talks with us about his fantastic new novel Shakespeare for Squirrels, thees and thous, watching old British sitcoms to master “Britspeak,” and Dave is taught a lesson on how to give lessons.

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Ep. 73 C Pam Zhang

April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author C Pam Zhang joins us for a chat about her debut novel How Much of These Hills is Gold, creating her own mythology, otherness, moving a lot as a kid, and why The Lion King > Tiger King. We recommend: A Brazen Curiousity by Lynn Messina, Before Familiar Woods by Ian Pisarcik, and Not Alone by Craig A. Falconer. Audiobook of the week is The Familiar Dark by Amy Engel narrated by the fabulous Lisa Flanagan. Dave is a destroyer of jumper cables, Laura finds no relief from her yakking mechanics, and Andrew reminisces on a shirtless Amish hunk.

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Episode 72 – Seeking Vengeance with Jack Carr

April 19, 2020April 18, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author and former Navy SEAL Jack Carr joins us for a chat about his new novel Savage Son, writing torture scenes, action missions in Iraq, and writing the book he wanted to write since 6th Grade. We recommend: Dreamland by Nancy Bilyeau, Do No Harm by Max Allan Collins, and Rendezvous With Rama by Arthur C. Clarke. Audiobook of the week is Broken by Don Winslow narrated by the fantastic Ray Porter. Dave is tired of people sidling up next to him, Laura details the worst purchase she made this year, and Andrew goes to war against pine trees.

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Ep. 71 – Of Genes & Monsters with Danielle Trussoni

April 12, 2020April 18, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author Danielle Trussoni joins us for a chat about her fanstastic novel The Ancestor, DNA tests gone wrong, Austrian castles, and how being bored in church led to a fascination with the supernatural. We recommend: The Straw Men by Michael Marshall, The Worst is Yet to Come by S. P. Miskowski, and Transcendence and Rebellion by Michael G. Manning. Audiobook of the week is Deacon King Kong by James McBride narrated by the brilliant Dominic Hoffman. Dave is distance teaching and his students are “right at home”, Laura is wobbly, and Andrew is disturbed by a crackling Oreo.

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Raising Hell with James Rollins

April 10, 2020April 9, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

An “Inside Chat” with Author James Rollins who talks with us about his fantastic new novel The Last Odyssey, a lice laden tarantula, playing with mythology, and the Jessica Fletcher Syndrome. Plus – candy thermometers and blasting music.

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Ep. 70 – Nicknames, Cigarettes & Nuns with Author William Boyle

April 5, 2020April 4, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author William Boyle joins us for a chat about his brilliant novel City of Margins, chance and coincidence, the interconnectedness of his characters, noir, movies, and how smoking cigarettes are sometimes just damn cool. We recommend: The Bear by Andrew Krivak, The Last Taxi Driver by Lee Durkee, and Effie by C.J. Williams. Audiobook of the week is A Friend is a Gift You Give Yourself by William Boyle narrated by the fantastic Barrie Kreinik. Dave takes up candle making, Laura wants to sing Kumbaya and hold hands with the world, and Andrew’s kittens are being manhandled.

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The Dangers of Artificial Intelligence with Author Max Barry

April 1, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

“Inside Chat” edition today as are joined by author Max Barry who talks to us about his brilliant new novel Providence, how he’s suited for isolation, characters he can believe in, classic sci-fi, AI, perception vs reality, and where the hell that exxtra x went to.

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Ep. 69 Why You Should Never Hike Alone with Author Rachel Harrison

March 29, 2020April 1, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author Rachel Harrison joins us for a chat about her fantastic debut novel The Return, friendship, hotel interiors, and Wegman’s Ice Cream. We recommend: The Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd, Double Wide by Leo W. Banks, and The Choice of Magic by Michael G. Manning. Audiobook of the week is The Bone House by Brian Freeman narrated by the incomparable Joe Barrett. Dave compares people who won’t stay home to his students, Laura comfort eats, and Andrew makes his son write a lot of sentences.

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In Search of… with Author John Vercher

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We are joined by author John Vercher, who talks to us about his intense and moving new novel Three-Fifths, the search for identity, race discussions, and Wolverine. Plus- Denver Librarian Amy Delpo is back with books about racial identity.

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Lost & Found Identities with Author Maxine Mei-Fung Chung

March 18, 2020March 17, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We are joined by Maxine Mei-Fung Chung who talks to us about her thrilling new psychological thriller The Eighth Girl, dissociative identity disorder, her favorite librarian, and leather chairs with velvet pillows. Plus- we have social distancing observations and Dave shares his top ten books about running!

Dave’s Top Ten Running Books:

Running with the Buffaloes: A Season Inside with Mark Wetmore, Adam Goucher, and the University of Colorado Men’s Cross-Country Team by Chris Lear
Running with the Kenyans: Discovering the Secrets of the Fastest People on Earth by Adharanand Finn
Way of the Runner by Adharanand Finn
Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher McDougall
The Perfect Mile: Three Athletes, One Goal, and Less Than Four Minutes to Achieve It by Neal Bascomb
Daniels’ Running Formula by Jack Daniels
The World According to Garp by John Irving
The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner by Allan Sillitoe
Once a Runner by John L Parker Jr.
Rabbit, Run by John Updike

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Conspiracy Theories and the Titanic with Author Alma Katsu

March 11, 2020July 13, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we are joined by our favorite author Alma Katsu! She talks to us about her latest book The Deep, the Titanic, her badass research skills, and why she’s keeping her fingers crossed the CIA lets her spy novel through. Great conversation!

ITUNES – SPOTIFY – STITCHER

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Ep. 66 How to Craft the Perfect Murder with Author Peter Swanson

March 8, 2020March 8, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author Peter Swanson joins us for a chat about his latest novel Eight Perfect Murders, the inspiration of Walden Pond, bookstores, and how poison can be fun and cold-blooded. We recommend: The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare, The Reddening by Adam L.G. Nevill, and The Spaceship Next Door by Gene Doucette. Audiobook of the week is Blood Standard by Laird Barron narrated by William DeMerritt. Dave decides on a career change after viewing the options in a Walmart cereal aisle, Laura hears a suspicious beeping noise, and Andrew’s dog is needy.

Scene from a Walmart. Smash cut to Dave switching careers.

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Ep. 65 Author C.J. Box and More!

March 1, 2020February 29, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author C.J. Box joins us for a chat about his latest novel Long Range, getting pressured by his daughters to hunt elk, writing a series of books in real time, and the Denver Nuggets. We recommend: Thunder Bay by Douglas Skelton, Three-Fifths by John Vercher, and Written in Red by Anne Bishop. Audiobook of the week is Naked Came the Florida Man by Tim Dorsey narrated by Oliver Wyman. Dave realizes that skiing has changed, Laura is in panic mode, and Andrew is deploying software and waiting for the code red.

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An Inside Chat: Author Lori Rader Day!

February 26, 2020February 29, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we are joined by award-winning mystery writer Lori Rader Day! She talks to us about her latest book The Lucky One, a terrifying true story, being inspired by a neighbor, and how she had to be told she was a mystery writer. Great conversation!

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Ep. 64 Author Kathleen West and More!

February 23, 2020February 25, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author Kathleen West joins us for a chat about her debut novel Minor Dramas and Other Catastrophes, teacher personas, parent Facebook groups gone wrong, and what the hell is meant by a grow and a glow. We recommend: The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley, Cold Quiet Country by Clayton Lindemuth, and Skyward by Brandon Sanderson. Audiobook of the week is The Fisherman by John Langan narrated by Danny Campbell. YA Shout Out is Adorkable by Cookie Gorman. Dave is flummoxed by breathing exercises at work, Laura is spooked at a creepy construction site blasting 50’s music, and Andrew’s kids are writing themselves checks he can’t cash.

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An Inside Chat: Author Clare Pooley!

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

authenticity

Today we are joined by author Clare Pooley! She talks to us all about her book The Authenticity Project, sobriety, apologizing to your characters, and the siren’s call of Butterscotch Angel Delight. Great conversation!

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An Inside Chat: Author Tosca Lee!

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we are joined by author Tosca Lee! She talks to us all about her book A Single Light, cults, seeds, how her father paid her to write her first novel, how her mom became a writer overnight, and why watching TV shows on your phone in bed can be hazardous to your health. Fun conversation!

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Ep. 62 Author Scott Carson (Michael Koryta) and More!

February 9, 2020February 8, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author Scott Carson (aka Michael Koryta) joins us for a chat about his new book The Chill, his research on aging dams in our country, working as a P.I., and the careful selection of his pseudonym. We recommend: The Kill Club by Wendy Heard, Good Girl Bad Girl by Michael Robotham , and A Pale Light in the Black by K.B. Wagers. Audiobook of the week is Reservation Road by John Burnham Schwartz narrated by a full cast. Dave is befuddled by some curtain stitcher-uppers, Laura reluctantly sits for a photographer, and Andrew has an update on his rat problem.

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Ep. 58 Minivans, Mailboxes, and All the Weed in Vegas

January 12, 2020January 12, 2020 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We recommend: Single Light by Tosca Lee , When You See Me by Lisa Gardner, The Smiling Man by Joseph Knox , and Starship Sakira by Bob Blanton. Audiobook of the week is Ablutions by Patrick deWitt narrated by the author. YA book of the week is The Snarkout Boys and the Avocado of Death by Daniel Pinkwater. Laura’s neighbor crashes into her mailbox, Andrew’s kids are knee deep in science experiments, and Dave recounts the time he was driven around by a 99-year-old piano player in Vegas.

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Ep. 54 Author Karen White & More

December 15, 2019 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author Karen White joins us for a delightful discussion about her latest book The Christmas Spirits on Tradd Street, the paranormal, naming characters after real people and historic wreath making. We recommend: Good Girls Lie by J.T. Ellison, The Rules of Backyard Cricket by Jock Serong , and Kingfisher by Patricia McKillip. Audiobook of the week is Wolf by Mo Hayder narrated by the smooth Jot Davies. YA book of the week is The Geography of You and Me by Jennifer E. Smith. Also – Laura gets pulled over the cops, Dave breaks into the middle school (again), and Andrew has a very uncomfortable Uber ride.

Ep. 53 Author F. Paul Wilson and More

December 8, 2019December 14, 2019 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author F. Paul Wilson joins us again for a wonderful discussion about his latest book The Last Christmas, selecting audiobook narrators, and getting grief from his fans for killing off characters. We recommend: In the Distance by Hernan Diaz, A Brilliant Death by Robin Yocum , and Junkyard Pirate by Jamie McFarland. Audiobook of the week is An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten narrated by the award winning Suzanne Toren. YA book of the week is Forget Me Not by Ellie Terry. Also – Laura feels like a beached manatee while canyoneering, Dave has a massive technical snafu at the Winter Arts Showcase, and Andrew & his big damn desk.

**Sylvia almost to the top of the entrance to Peek-a-boo Canyon**

Ep. 52 Author Lisa Jewell and More!

December 1, 2019December 2, 2019 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author Lisa Jewell joins us for a fantastic discussion about her book The Family Upstairs, designing kitchens and gratuitously killing off characters. We recommend: The Unseeing by Anna Mazzola, Dry County by Jake Hinkson , and Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. Audiobook of the week is Nine Inches by Tom Perrotta narrated by a talented cast, including the author. YA book of the week is The Tripods Trilogy by John Christopher. Also – Dave rides his bike in the dark, Andrew gets a new bike that goes nowhere, and Laura plays a game that she didn’t realize she was playing until she lost.

Ep 48 Author Lou Berney and More!

November 3, 2019November 28, 2019 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author Lou Berney joins us for an entertaining conversation about his book November Road, Route 66 road trips, and Stephen King tweets. We recommend: Waking the Moon by Elizabeth Hand, Obscura by Joe Hart, and Protect the Prince by Jennifer Estep. Audiobook of the week is The Gentleman’s Hour by Don Winslow narrated by the cool-toned Holter Graham. YA book of the week is Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell. Dave is insulted at the Doctor’s, Andrew has a visit with a bobcat, and Laura visits an apocalyptic grocery store.

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Ep. 47 Author S.C. Gwynne and More!

October 27, 2019November 28, 2019 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author S. C. Gwynne joins us for an interesting and compelling discussion about his book Hymns of the Republic, Clara Barton, and how Grant should have been in that ill-fated box with Lincoln. We recommend: The Devil Crept In by Ania Ahlborn, The Association by Bentley Little, and To Be Taught If Fortunate by Becky Chambers. Audiobook of the week is Dark Matter by Blake Crouch narrated by the extraordinary Jon Lindstrom. YA book of the week is El Deafo by CeCe Bell. Dave sits in a windowless room for 8 hours, Andrew worries he gave someone a heart attack with his Halloween animatronics, and Laura chokes on a Sweet Tango Apple.

Ep. 44 Author Simon Brett and More

October 6, 2019November 28, 2019 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author Simon Brett OBE joins us for an entertaining chat about his career as a novelist, his character Charles Paris, meeting Prince William, narrating his own books, and much more! We recommend: Fake Like Me by Barbara Bourland, Walkers by Graham Masterton, Breaking Destiny by Mitty Walters, and all of the Charles Paris books. Audiobook of the week is The Hungry Ones by Chris Sorensen narrated by the talented Chris Sorensen. YA book of the week is The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles by Julie Andrews Edwards. We are outraged at the state of HS marching bands today, Dave’s classroom needs better soundproofing, and Andrew is bemused by some cotton candy grapes.

Ep. 43 Author Craig Johnson and More!

September 29, 2019November 28, 2019 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author Craig Johnson joins us for a great chat about his new book Land of Wolves, the Wild West, catnaps in airports, and the mystery of Buffalo Bill’s body. We recommend: The Grip of It by Jac Jemc, The Chain by Adrian McKinty, Law and Addiction by Mike Papantonio, and The Sculpted Ship by K.M. O’Brien. Audiobook of the week is The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead read by the incomparable J.D. Jackson. YA shout-out goes to Life as We Know It by Susan Beth Pfeffer. Plus – Shakespeare in the parking lot?, Laura’s cat hates guests, and Andrew is cornered by a dog.

Ep. 34 Author Stephen Hunter and More!

July 28, 2019November 28, 2019 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author Stephen Hunter joins us for a chat about giving the readers what they want, the golden age of movie reviewing, and his new book Game of Snipers. We recommend: Wanderers by Chuck Wendig, The Black Jersey by Jorge Zepeda Patterson and Redshirts by John Scalzi. Audiobook of the week is Recursion by Blake Crouch narrated by Jon Lindstrom and Abby Craden. YA book of the week is Slated by Teri Terry.

Ep. 31 Author Riley Sager and More!

July 7, 2019November 28, 2019 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author Riley Sager joins us for an entertaining chat about stalking the Dakota, how Stephen King changed his life and his latest book Lock Every Door. We recommend: Lock Every Door by Riley Sager, The Fire Within by D.K. Holmberg and Edge of Dark Water by Joe Lansdale. Audiobook of the week is The Binding by Bridget Collins read by the distinctive Carl Prekopp. YA book of the week is Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell.

Ep. 28 Author Louise Candlish and More!

June 16, 2019November 28, 2019 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author Louise Candlish joins us for a lively chat about Wimbledon, Metallica and, of course, her brilliant new book Those People. We also recommend: The Healer’s Daughter by Charlotte Hinger, Genesis by Lawrence P. White and Those People by Louise Candlish. Audiobook of the week is Our House by Louise Candlish read by Elizabeth Knowelden and Elliot Hill. YA Book of the week is Somewhere Only We Know by Maurene Goo.

Ep. 25 F. Paul Wilson Interview and More!

May 26, 2019November 28, 2019 by Laura Medicus Interiors

The legendary F. Paul Wilson joins us this week! We recommend: Healer, Midnight Mass and Panacea all by the one and only F. Paul Wilson. Audiobook of the week is The Tomb by F. Paul Wilson narrated by the award-winning Joe Barrett.