Mysterious Goings On

Brazilian writer Adriana Gavazzoni is a corporate lawyer by day and an award-winning erotic thriller novelist by night. In this conversation, Adriana discusses why she writes, how her day job informs her stories, and how some readers confuse her for her erotic (and often murderous) characters. Vist Adriana's website: http://www.agavazzoni.com/. Twitter: a_gavazzoni. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-alexander-greenwood/message

In this special bonus episode, Alex shares a deeply personal story that explains his feelings about the death of George Floyd and the state of policing in America.  Buy Alex's books on Amazon.com. Visit Mgopod.com for detailed show notes, autographed book ordering, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-alexander-greenwood/message

What does the world need now? We ask author, minister, social advocate and poet Robert Lee Hill, author of All You Need is MORE Love (2019 Caroline Street Press), a poignant, exuberant, and vital collection of essays, poems, and letters. Hill talks about his life in the ministry, his candid take on Trump, race relations, and how he approaches the blank page as an author and poet. Listen in for this special conversation that offers insight, hope--and dare we say it? Love. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-alexander-greenwood/message

Is it fruitless to cling to a routine during the pandemic? Read Alex's essay on Medium. Listen on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. Get the show notes and more at MGOPod.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-alexander-greenwood/message

Amidst the confusion, tragedy, and anxiety of the pandemic is a primal question: how will I get my next meal? We are joined by foodservice product designer and industry expert Brian Hutton to discuss the ways restaurants, manufacturers and you, the consumer, will access food and restaurants in the coming months and years. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-alexander-greenwood/message

Alex interviews acclaimed Scottish thriller writer Douglas Skelton, a crime writer steeped in the real stories of Scotland, where he once worked for the law and as a newspaper editor. That gritty experience of life's underside is distilled in his work. You don't want to miss this discussion that also touches on why Skelton doesn't care for the "Tartan Noir" label, his take on the state of journalism, and why he decided to create a female protagonist for his latest series. Check out Thunder Bay (Arcade CrimeWise, $25.99 (312p), the first book in his Rebecca Connolly series, here. Buy the book on Amazon. Learn more about Douglas Skelton and his other books at http://www.douglasskelton.com/. Follow Douglas Skelton on Twitter: @DouglasSkelton1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/douglas.skelton1 "A cracking good thriller, taking place before an atmospheric Scottish setting that's almost as much a character as our questing heroine Rebecca Connolly. This book doesn't take the easy route of cozy mystery cutouts--inst

Longtime friend of the show Mike from Racine returns to talk Trek--this time, the guys cuss and discuss the Next Generation feature films, aka The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-alexander-greenwood/message

The Covid-19 virus has turned the world upside down. In this episode, Alex details what he is doing to stay safe, stay sane, and stay human. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-alexander-greenwood/message

The Devil's in the details for political pundit Euro Satan, a misunderstood deity and aspiring comedy writer. On the show, he offers his tale on the Democratic presidential primaries and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-alexander-greenwood/message

When some think of creativity in accounting, they may think of the old "cooking the books" cliche. In this episode, Alex speaks with Mike Hulsey, an accountant who has spent most of his career working with creative people, particularly since last year, when he started working with marijuana dispensaries. Hear the story of this self-styled "conservative in Vans" who has become Oklahoma's "Cannabis Accountant." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-alexander-greenwood/message

Author and strategist Mike Brown, founder of the Brainzooming Group joins Alex to discuss his thoughts on creativity from the corporate setting to the mystery novel. Mike and Alex talk about those concepts, as well as the importance of The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, cooking without a recipe, and jamming on a cigar box guitar. His latest book, Idea Magnets, helps dynamic leaders to cultivate extreme creativity and innovative success throughout organizations. Learn more about Mike at Brainzooming.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-alexander-greenwood/message

Alex sits down with marketing consultant and coworking entrepreneur Bob Martin, discussing his creative approaches to clients in the world of the arts, sports, broadcasting, and more. From Radio Disney to creating communities, Bob has tales to tell and good tips for anyone interested in building their brand. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-alexander-greenwood/message

This week, we want you to set the controls for something a little different…we’re talking with Gary Lippman, a playwright and author who, like one notable filmmaker, has entertainingly mined a rich vein of tragic pop culture in his debut novel, Set the Controls for the Heart of Sharon Tate. Learn more about Gary and order his book at http://www.garylippmanofficial.com/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-alexander-greenwood/message

Part two of Alex's conversation with author Jason McIntyre! They dig into more takes on the stuff that caught their eyes in 2019, including Star Trek, a host of Stephen King titles, The Mandalorian, and more. They also discuss the perhaps cynical nature of some fans' criticism of entertainment. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-alexander-greenwood/message

Author Jason McIntyre and Alex share their takes on the most prominent pop culture phenoms, movies, books and more from 2019. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-alexander-greenwood/message

Last season was a hoot...but we have more in store for 2020! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-alexander-greenwood/message

Should authors consider using Patreon? Michelle Stinson Ross returns to the show to talk about her foray into the world of sponsored, serialized fiction. Michelle also discusses her approach to creativity, and why historically-accurate fiction doesn't have to be a confining in storytelling. Tune in, mateys! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-alexander-greenwood/message

Nothing good happens after midnight when the long knives are out. Alex explores the horror of suffering in uncertainty after he finds a knife in his back. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-alexander-greenwood/message

We wrap-up our interview with Alex Greenwood about the origins of the John Pilate Mysteries. Today, guest interviewer Brian Hutton probes about Greenwood's actual involvement and brushes with a modern-day tragedy at the small college that eerily parallels the events that inspired the John Pilate Mysteries. Greenwood also discusses his creative process, how he chooses locales for stories, what he regrets about John Pilate's name, and shares hints of what's next in the series. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-alexander-greenwood/message

The John Pilate Mysteries now spans a decade with seven books, including the latest title, Pilate's Shadow. However, many readers are unaware the series is based on a tragic true story of murder in a small Midwestern town. Today, the tables are turned on MGO host and John Pilate creator Alex Greenwood, as guest host (and former guest!) Brian Hutton interviews Greenwood about that tragic truth, and how Greenwood turned it into a vibrant, critically-acclaimed mystery thriller series. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-alexander-greenwood/message