Dead to Writes: Episode Archive

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Host Donna Carrick brings you an international flavor, with weekly author interviews as well as short stories for #ReadersOnTheRun, in this great new series, available on iTunes, GooglePlay Music and YouTube!

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Dead to Writes Episode Links

June 23, 2019: Interview with Jim Bottomley, Finalist for the Arthur Ellis unhanged Arthur award for novel Hypnotizing Lions (42 Minutes)

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/dead-to-writes-s2-e64-hypnotizing-lions-thriller-writer/id1323768397?i=1000442515980

https://play.google.com/music/m/D2yvonhlp54gprvzz7qqgm63gsu?t=Dead_to_Writes__S2_E64_Hypnotizing_Lions_Thriller_writer_Jim_Bottomley_joins_Donna_on_the_Pod-Dead_t

April 21: Interview with memoir author Gail Sharpe Kelly (Beyond My Understanding)

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/dead-to-writes-s2-e63-beyond-my-understanding-author/id1323768397?i=1000435714905

https://play.google.com/music/m/Dcyfrsdoip5re2cihp3kkjwwuia?t=Dead_to_Writes__S2_E63_Beyond_My_Understanding_Author_Gail_Sharpe_Kelly_joins_Donna_on_the_Pod-Dead_

Apr 20, 2019 • 22:53

Dead to Writes ~ S2, E62: An Excuse for Murder Author Vanessa Westermann joins Donna

In this week’s episode:

* April 20: Interview with author Vanessa Westermann (An Excuse for Murder)

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/dead-to-writes-s2-e62-excuse-for-murder-author-vanessa/id1323768397?i=1000435694281

https://play.google.com/music/m/Dox7mu5gqsbqefebtyoir2yboay?t=Dead_to_Writes__S2_E62_An_Excuse_for_Murder_Author_Vanessa_Westermann_joins_Donna_on_the_Pod-Dead_to

Mar. 31, 2019 • 43:29

Dead to Writes ~ S2, E61: The Witch of Babylon Author D.J. McIntosh joins Donna

In this week’s episode:

* March 31: Interview with author D.J. McIntosh (The Witch of Babylon, The Book of Stolen Tales, The Angel of Eden)

* Short Story reading of “The Twin” by D.J. Mcintosh, from Thirteen by the Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing, 2013. Read by Donna Carrick

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/dead-to-writes-s2-e61-witch-babylon-author-d-j-mcintosh/id1323768397?i=1000433806092&mt=2

https://play.google.com/music/m/Delalzw6iu5ikhdch53woizqqdu?t=Dead_to_Writes__S2_E61_The_Witch_of_Babylon_Author_DJ_McIntosh_joins_Donna_on_the_Pod-Dead_to_Writes

Mar. 24, 2019 • 50:22

Dead to Writes ~ S2, E60: The Bench Rests Author Howard Levine (Last Gasp) joins Donna

In this week’s episode:

* March 24: Interview with author Howard Levine (Last Gasp)

* Short Story reading of “The Bench Rests” by Rosemary Aubert, from 13 O’Clock by the Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing, 2015. Read by Donna Carrick

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/dead-to-writes-s2-e60-bench-rests-author-howard-levine/id1323768397?i=1000433210669&mt=2

https://play.google.com/music/m/Dwcdtr7sm3ljnzuyykbsukjousy?t=Dead_to_Writes__S2_E60_The_Bench_Rests_Author_Howard_Levine_Last_Gasp_joins_Donna_on_the_Pod-Dead_to

Mar. 17, 2019 • 34:25

Dead to Writes ~ S2, E59: Former Special Agent Barbara Van Driel discusses her book It Never Happened

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In this week’s episode:

  • Former Special Agent Barbara Van Driel discusses her book It Never Happened

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/dead-to-writes-s2-e59-former-special-fbi-agent-barbara/id1323768397?i=1000432090566&mt=2

https://play.google.com/music/m/Dv6u7ktylalhf5o6y5wzmi7tiqa?t=Dead_to_Writes__S2_E59_Former_Special_FBI_Agent_Barbara_Van_Driel_It_Never_Happened_Author_Barbara_V

  • Former Special Agent Barbara Van Driel discusses her book It Never Happened

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/dead-to-writes-s2-e59-former-special-fbi-agent-barbara/id1323768397?i=1000432090566&mt=2

https://play.google.com/music/m/Dv6u7ktylalhf5o6y5wzmi7tiqa?t=Dead_to_Writes__S2_E59_Former_Special_FBI_Agent_Barbara_Van_Driel_It_Never_Happened_Author_Barbara_V

Mar. 11, 2019 • 32:39

Dead to Writes ~ S2, E58: Lonesome Wolf Author Lanna Webb joins Donna on the Pod

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In this week’s episode:

*  Interview with author Lanna Webb (Lonesome Wolf)

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/dead-to-writes-s2-e58-lonesome-wolf-author-lanna-webb/id1323768397?i=1000431551405&mt=2

https://play.google.com/music/m/D5czonlyfeu5vomw4zrhsfitz6a?t=Dead_to_Writes__S2_E58_Lonesome_Wolf_Author_Lanna_Webb_joins_Donna_on_the_Pod-Dead_to_Writes

Mar. 3, 2019 • 51:55

Dead to Writes ~ S2, E5 7: In The Key of 13 Author M.H. Callway joins Donna on the Pod

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In this week’s episode:

* March 3: Interview M.H. Callway (Windigo Fire).

* Discussion of soon-to-be-released crime anthology In the Key of 13, by the Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing, October, 2019.

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/dead-to-writes-s2-e57-in-key-13-author-m-h-callway/id1323768397?i=1000431000602&mt=2

https://play.google.com/music/m/Dz67wrkxscuqfl2ecase2w24rh4?t=Dead_to_Writes__S2_E57_In_The_Key_of_13_Author_MH_Callway_joins_Donna_on_the_Pod-Dead_to_Writes

Feb. 24 2019 • 1:16:40

Dead to Writes ~ S2, E56: Troubled Times Author Lisa de Nikolits joins Donna on the Pod

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In this week’s episode:

* Interview: author Lisa de Nikolits (Rotten Peaches).

* Reading: Donna Carrick reads short story “Troubled Times” by Lisa de Nikolits, from 13 O’Clock, by the Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing, 2015

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/dead-to-writes-s2-e56-troubled-times-author-lisa-nikolits/id1323768397?i=1000430525577&mt=2

https://play.google.com/music/m/Dhvqaz3b4v2fthyrxbtnih3hgtq?t=Dead_to_Writes__S2_E56_Troubled_Times_Author_Lisa_de_Nikolits_joins_Donna_on_the_Pod-Dead_to_Writes

Feb. 3, 2019 • 30:12

Dead to Writes ~ S2, E55: The Test of Time Author Michael Poeltl joins Donna on the Pod

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In this week’s episode:

* Interview: author Michael Poeltl, A.I. Insurrection, The General’s War.

* Reading: Donna Carrick reads short story “The Test of Time” by Melodie Campbell, from 13 O’Clock, by the Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing, 2015

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/dead-to-writes-s2-e55-test-time-author-michael-poeltl/id1323768397?i=1000429088180&mt=2

https://play.google.com/music/m/Dnfpjnkzqfjqye3ihj5wtjjzjtu?t=Dead_to_Writes__S2_E55_The_Test_of_Time_Author_Michael_Poeltl_joins_Donna_on_the_Pod-Dead_to_Writes

Jan. 27, 2019 • 36:21

Dead to Writes ~ S2, E54: Not My Body Author Brenda Chapman joins Donna on the Pod

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In this week’s episode:

  • Interview: author Brenda Chapman (The Stonechild and Rouleau mystery series).
  • Reading: Donna Carrick reads short story “Not My Body”, from Thirteen by the Mesdames of Mayhem , Carrick Publishing, 2013.
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https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/dead-to-writes-s2-e54-not-my-body-author-brenda-chapman/id1323768397?i=1000428578492&mt=2

https://play.google.com/music/m/D2nps4h7kn46v6v3iont7s2spam?t=Dead_to_Writes__S2_E54_Not_My_Body_Author_Brenda_Chapman_joins_Donna_on_the_Pod-Dead_to_Writes

Jan. 6, 2019 • 47:35

Dead to Writes ~ S2, E53: The Right Light Author V.V. Drummond joins Donna on the Pod

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Happy New Year to our listeners! Thank you for joining us for a full 52 episodes in 2018!Our January, 2019 Line-up:  

In this week’s episode:

  • Interview: author V.V. Drummond (In Extremis).
  • Reading: Donna Carrick reads short story “The Right Light”, Part I of a Serenity Walker mystery

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/dead-to-writes-s2-e53-right-light-author-v-v-drummond/id1323768397?i=1000427131957&mt=2

https://play.google.com/music/m/Dzpa7ekv67vu2dopd6llec2c4cy?t=Dead_to_Writes__S2_E53_The_Right_Light_Author_VV_Drummond_joins_Donna_on_the_Pod-Dead_to_Writes

Dec 31, 2018 • 54:40

Dead to Writes ~ S 1, E52: Thrice the Brinded Cat Author Joan O’Callaghan joins  Donna on the Pod

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In this week’s episode:

  • Interview: author Joan O’Callaghan (Colours of Canada, Amazing Days).
  • Reading: Donna Carrick reads short story “Thrice the Brinded Cat” by Joan O’Callaghan, from 13 O’Clock, by the Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing, 2015

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/dead-to-writes-s1-e52-thrice-brinded-cat-author-joan/id1323768397?i=1000426761826&mt=2

https://play.google.com/music/m/Ddttf4ktn2wdcfaeuvjmvoypnqa?t=Dead_to_Writes__S1_E52_Thrice_the_Brinded_Cat_Author_Joan_OCallaghan_joins_Donna_on_the_Pod-Dead_to_

Dec 28, 2018 • 1:11:40

Dead to Writes ~ S1, E51: That Damn Cat Author Marilyn Kay joins Donna on the Pod

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In this week’s episode:

  • Interview: author Marilyn Kay (“That Damn Cat”, “Journey into the Dark”).
  • Reading: Donna Carrick reads “That Damn Cat” by Marilyn Kay, from 13 Claws by the Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing, 2017

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/dead-to-writes-s1-e51-that-damn-cat-author-marilyn/id1323768397?i=1000426644866&mt=2

https://play.google.com/music/m/Dl7zzynjylholomgewr5d7uogne?t=Dead_to_Writes__S1_E51_That_Damn_Cat_Author_Marilyn_Kay_joins_Donna_on_the_Pod-Dead_to_Writes

Dec 27, 2018 • 53:59

Dead to Writes ~ S1, E50: Kitty Claws to the Rescue Author E.C. Frey joins Donna

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In this week’s episode:

  • Interview: author E.C. Frey (Entangled Moon).
  • Reading: Donna Carrick reads “Kitty Claws to the Rescue” by Rosemary Aubert, 13 Claws by the Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing, 2017

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/dead-to-writes-s1-e50-kitty-claws-to-rescue-author/id1323768397?i=1000426590935&mt=2

https://play.google.com/music/m/Dhc7rqmymntfqla2d7vrbfck5lu?t=Dead_to_Writes__S1_E50_Kitty_Claws_to_the_Rescue_Author_EC_Frey_joins_Donna_on_the_Pod-Dead_to_Write

Dec 9, 2018 • 1:07:06

Dead to Writes ~ S1, E49: Belief Author Marta Moran Bishop joins Donna on the Pod

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In this week’s episode:

* This week: Donna reads her poem titled Hung. Feel free to send your analysis as a listener to us, or to request an analysis from Donna.

* Interview: author Marta Moran Bishop (Emotions, Dinky the Nurse Mare’s Foal, The Void.)* Reading: Donna reads “Belief” by Jane Petersen Burfield, from World Enough and Crime, Carrick Publishing, 2014.

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/dead-to-writes-s1-e49-belief-author-marta-moran-bishop/id1323768397?i=1000425464841&mt=2

https://play.google.com/music/m/Dyntmzw3z4prjuexo3bihcztku4?t=Dead_to_Writes__S1_E49_Belief_Author_Marta_Moran_Bishop_joins_Donna_on_the_Pod-Dead_to_Writes

Dec. 2, 2018

Dead to Writes ~ S1, E48: Belief Author Rosemary McCracken joins Donna on the Pod

* This week:

* Interview: author Rosemary McCracken (Safe Harbor, Raven Lake, Black Water).

* Reading: Donna reads “Antonia” by Rosemary McCracken, from World Enough and Crime, Carrick Publishing, 2014.

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/dead-to-writes/id1323768397?mt=2#episodeGuid=https%3A%2F%2Fdeadtowrites.ca%2F%3Fp%3D838