Laura Medicus Interiors

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.

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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.

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.