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Dead to Writes – S1, E5: Danger by Moonlight

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In this episode:

  • Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Danger by Moonlight”, a taught and suspenseful YA story by Anne Barton, read by host Donna Carrick. Story first appeared in World Enough and Crime, an anthology of Crime Stories, Carrick Publishing, 2014
  • Donna interviews #DeadlyFriend author Anne Barton about her work, featuring her Robin Carruthers series and her thoughts on writing and the book industry
  • Anne and Donna offer tips for writers
  • Our contest prizes include an Amazon or Smashwords Gift Certificate (winner can choose either) and a copy of World Enough and Crime (Carrick Publishing 2014) “Like” our Dead to Writes Facebook page and answer contest questions in the comments section to Qualify

Are you a published author? Would you like to be featured on our podcast? Email Donna at carrickpublishing@rogers.com – subject line: Schedule an Interview on Dead to Writes.

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Dead to Writes – S1, E4: The Twin

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In this episode:

  • Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features a beautiful and haunting short story titled “The Twin”, by D.J. McIntosh and read by host Donna Carrick. Story first appeared in Thirteen, an anthology of crime stories by the Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing, 2014
  • Donna interviews #DeadlyFriend author Dorothy McIntosh about her work, featuring her Witch of Babylon trilogy (Penguin Canada) and her views on the dangers currently faced by journalists world-wide
  • Dorothy and Donna discuss several tips for writers who may be new to the business
  • Our contest prizes include an Amazon Gift Certificate and a copy of The Angel of Eden, Book 3 of the trilogy, (Penguin Canada.) “Like” our Dead to Writes Facebook page and answer contest questions in the comments section

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Dead to Writes – S1, E3: The Case of the Carriageless Horse

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In this episode:

  • Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “The Case of the Carriageless Horse”, story by Steven M. Moore, first appearing in World Enough and Crime, an anthology by Carrick Publishing, 2014
  • Donna interviews author Steven Moore about his work, his former career in research and development, his passion for SciFi Thrillers and his take on today’s publishing industry
  • Steven and Donna discuss several tips for writers who may be new to the business
  • Our contest prizes include an Amazon Gift Certificate and a copy of World Enough and Crime. “Like” our Dead to Writes Facebook page and answer contest questions in the comments section

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Dead to Writes – S1, E2: Snake Oil

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In this Episode:

* Donna interviews Deadly Friend author M.H. Callway (Windigo Fire, Seraphim Editions, 2014)

* Tips for authors courtesy of Madeleine Harris-Callway

* #ReadersOnTheRun short story feature: “Snake Oil”, by M.H. Callway, 13 Claws (Carrick Publishing, 2017)

* Contest prizes include an Amazon Gift Certificate and an author-signed copy of 13 Claws, an anthology of crime stories by the Mesdames of Mayhem. Visit our Dead to Writes Facebook page to answer questions and qualify to win!

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Dead to Writes, S1 E1, Sugar ‘N’ Spice

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In this Episode:

* Donna interviews #DeadlyFriend Toronto author Joan O’Callaghan

* #ReadersOnTheRun story “Sugar ‘N’ Spice” by Joan O’Callaghan, featured in Thirteen, an anthology of crime stories by the Mesdames of Mayhem (Carrick Publishing 2013)

* Contest Prizes include: Amazon Gift Certificate; Smashwords Gift Certificate; Print edition of Thirteen, an anthology of crime stories 

* Theme music for Dead to Writes: Eyes of Gold,  also Killer in Utopia, both written and performed by Ted Carrick

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