Gay Mystery Authors

Ep:033 Meg Perry is an academic librarian in East Central Florida with a subject specialty in health sciences. She lives on a barrier island two blocks from the beach, which is awesome during the six months of the year that it’s not hurricane season. She is renowned for her prowess at growing root vegetables and may be the only human in the Western hemisphere who has never watched or read anything of Harry Potter. She is allergic to cantaloupe.queerwritersofcrime.comMeg Perry's WebsiteMeg's Facebook PageMeg's Instagram Account: @megperry85 Ghost Story by G.V. Pearce bradshreve.comrequeeredtales.comThe three year run of Queer Writers of Crime was fantastic but no new episodes are being made. Therefore, some links may not work. Be sure to check out Brad's new podcast, Queer We Are, where he interviews LGBTQ celebrities, athletes, activists, politicians, and more. You can find it at queerweare.com

Ep:032 Garrett Hutson writes upmarket mysteries and historical spy fiction, driven by characters who are moving and unforgettable. He lives in Indianapolis with his husband, four adorable dogs, two odd-ball cats, and more fish than you can count.  Garrett is an infrequent poster but frequent lurker on Twitter and Facebook. You can contact him or sign up for his monthly newsletter on his website.queerwritersofcrime.comPurchase Spy TangoGarret's WebsiteFools Rush In by Austin Thomas Burtonrequeeredtales.comThe three year run of Queer Writers of Crime was fantastic but no new episodes are being made. Therefore, some links may not work. Be sure to check out Brad's new podcast, Queer We Are, where he interviews LGBTQ celebrities, athletes, activists, politicians, and more. You can find it at queerweare.com

Ep:031 Jess Faraday is an award-winning writer and editor of mystery and suspense. Her first novel, The Affair of the Porcelain Dog, was shortlisted for a Lambda Literary Award, and her third, Fool's Gold, won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Historical and was a runner up for Best Gay Novel overall. Her novella, The Strange Case of the Big Sur Benefactor, was both a GCLS finalist and a Rainbow Award Winner for Lesbian Historical. When not writing, she moonlights as the mystery editor for Elm Books, chases cryptids, and runs the hills and trails of the Scottish countryside. queerwritersofcrime.comJess Faraday WebsiteJess at Bold Strokes BooksJess at Blind Eye BooksJess at Elm BooksInstagram: @jessfaradayFacebook: jess.faradayTwitter: @jessfaradayFools Rush In by Austin Thomas Burtonrequeeredtales.comThe three year run of Queer Writers of Crime was fantastic but no new episodes are being made. Therefore, some links may not work. Be sure to check out Brad's new podcast, Queer We Are, where he interviews

Ep:030 Brittany was born in a small town in Alabama and moved to Indiana when she was thirteen years old. She currently resides there and works as an operator at a local hospital. When she isn't working, she loves to spend her free time writing stories, playing with her puppy, Delilah, watching television, and spending time with loved ones.Brittany's LinksThe Mirror of Muraro by Amelia Ellis  queerwritersofcrime.comrequeeredtales.combradshreve.com The three year run of Queer Writers of Crime was fantastic but no new episodes are being made. Therefore, some links may not work. Be sure to check out Brad's new podcast, Queer We Are, where he interviews LGBTQ celebrities, athletes, activists, politicians, and more. You can find it at queerweare.com

Ep:029 RE Bradshaw, John Copenhaver, Greg Herren, and Dharma Kelleher join in a round table discussion about the current state of LGBTQ crime fiction. queerwritersofcrime.comGuest Links:RE Bradshaw websiteJohn Copenhaver websiteDharma Kelleher websiteDharma Kelleher Amazon PageGreg Herren websiteGreg Herren Amazon PageThe three year run of Queer Writers of Crime was fantastic but no new episodes are being made. Therefore, some links may not work. Be sure to check out Brad's new podcast, Queer We Are, where he interviews LGBTQ celebrities, athletes, activists, politicians, and more. You can find it at queerweare.com

Ep:028 Jude Tresswell’s stories are set in County Durham, north-east England. They feature a gay polyamorous quad who solve crimes, are victims of crimes and who, sometimes, commit crimes. A fifth tale, A Share in a Secret, will be published later this year.Jude lives with her husband in south-east England. She misses the sounds and scenery of her native north.queerwritersofcrime.comJude blogs at https://www.polyallsorts.wordpress.com . Posts focus on LGBTQ+ issues, especially asexuality, and on aspects of the books. Buy links are on the blog and on her Author Page at https://amazon.com/-/e/B07PDGWWPG. There is an audio version of her short e-book featuring two gay miners at https://youtu.be/M6xSuQ9utWg . Compromise, not crime, and Victorian Yorkshire not modern County Durham, but the many photographs show a similar setting.The Hounds of Justice by Claire O'DellRequeeredtales.com bradshreve.com The three year run of Queer Writers of Crime was fantastic but no new episodes are being made. Therefore, some

Ep:027 Charlie Cochrane discusses her Cambridge Fellows series, Edwardian era research, why mysteries are a lie, and more.gaymysterypodcast.comCharlie's WebsiteCharlie on Facebook Charlie on TwitterCharlie's Book Because Charlie Cochrane couldn’t be trusted to do any of her jobs of choice—like managing a rugby team—she writes. Her mystery novels include the Edwardian era Cambridge Fellows series, and the contemporary Lindenshaw Mysteries. Multi-published, she has titles with Riptide, Carina, Lume, and Bold Strokes, among others.A member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association, Mystery People, and International Thriller Writers Inc, Charlie regularly appears at literary festivals and at reader and author conferences. queerwritersofcrime.comThe three year run of Queer Writers of Crime was fantastic but no new episodes are being made. Therefore, some links may not work. Be sure to check out Brad's new podcast, Queer We Are, where he interviews LGBTQ celebrities, athletes, activists, politicians, an

Ep:026 Marko Realmonte worked for more than 20 years in the entertainment industry in Hollywood as a writer and studio publicist primarily at Disney/Touchstone. As a script doctor, he worked on dozens of feature films, television series, and specials.His first two LGBTQ mystery novels were published in 2019. The Jake Weston Mystery Series is aimed at the young adult market but is popular with all ages. Marko has been teaching writing seminars to young writers at libraries and high schools across California. His books are currently nominated for dozens of accolades including Lambda, Rainbow and Stonewall awards. His debut novel won a silver award from the Independent Author Network. The series has been optioned for television. Marko lives with Jasper, his Labrador retriever, near the ocean in Santa Cruz, California. queerwritersofcrime.comWebsite link:  www.markorealmonte.comSocial media:  @markorealmonte and @jakewestonofficial on InstagramTwitter: @cmbyn_quotesRequeeredTales.comChris Gill novel, The Nowhereb

Ep:025 David C Dawson writes contemporary thrillers featuring gay men in love. He’s an award winning author, journalist and documentary maker.His latest book is Heroes in Love, published in January 2020.His debut novel The Necessary Deaths won Bronze for Best Mystery & Suspense in the FAPA awards. The second in the series is The Deadly Lies. His third book For the Love of Luke came out in October 2018.David lives in London, with his boyfriend and two cats. In his spare time, he tours Europe and sings with the London Gay Men’s Chorus. David's website: https://www.davidcdawson.co.uk/The Delingpole Mysteries: http://geni.us/uxRNGDavid S. Pederson: https://www.boldstrokesbooks.com/authors/david-s-pederson-17Requeered Tales:  http://www.requeeredtales.com/queerwritersofcrime.comThe three year run of Queer Writers of Crime was fantastic but no new episodes are being made. Therefore, some links may not work. Be sure to check out Brad's new podcast, Queer We Are, where he interviews LGBTQ celebrities, a

Ep:024  Dal Maclean comes from the north of Scotland. Her background is in journalism, and she has an undying passion for history, the more scandalous the better. Dal has lived in Asia and worked all over the world, but home is now the UK. Her first book, 'Bitter Legacy' was a 2017 Lambda Literary Award finalist for Mystery, and was chosen by the American Library Association for their 2018 Over the Rainbow Recommended Books List.queerwritersofcrime.comWebsite = www.dalmaclean.comLink to Blue on Blue = https://tinyurl.com/vj8woxcFacebook = https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010371585020Twitter = https://twitter.com/MacleanDal Instagram = @dalmacleanRequeered Tales = http://www.requeeredtales.com/The Quarter Boys by David Lennon = https://tinyurl.com/s5u5yvqThe three year run of Queer Writers of Crime was fantastic but no new episodes are being made. Therefore, some links may not work. Be sure to check out Brad's new podcast, Queer We Are, where he interviews LGBTQ celebrities, athletes,

Ep:023 Mark McNease chats with Brad Shreve about his new Marshall James Thriller, his Kyle Callahan Mysteries, podcasting, living senior, and more.queerwritersofcrime.comMark McNease is the author of nine novels, six produced plays, and dozens of short stories. Two of his Kyle Callahan Mysteries were best sellers on Kindle in the LGBT mystery genre, and his short story 'Stop the Car' was selected for the Kindle Singles program. He won an Emmy and Telly as a co-creator and writer for the children's program 'Into the Outdoors.' He’s the host of the One Thing or Another podcast, and he currently lives with his husband and two cats in rural New Jersey.Websites: https://markmcnease.com/One Thing or Another Podcast:http://onethingoranotherpodcast.com/Facebook author page:https://www.facebook.com/MarkMcNeaseWriter/Twitter:https://twitter.com/markmcneaseMarshall Thornton's Boystown 13: Fade Out:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082PHVTG4/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_-QAzEbXC0K8XD Requeered Tales:http

Ep:022 Librarian and scholar Matt Lubbers-Moore collects and examines every mystery novel to include a gay or queer male in the English language starting with the 1909 Arthur Conan Doyle short story “The Man with the Watches,” which is included in its entirety. Authors, titles, dates published, publishers, book series, short blurbs, and a description of how involved the gay or queer male character is with the mystery are all included for a full bibliographic background.queerwritersofcrime.comMurder and Mayhem Link: https://tinyurl.com/yx2vmc7jRequeered Tales: http://requeeredtales.com/ Murder and Mayhem will prove invaluable for mystery collectors, researchers, libraries, general readers, aficionados, bookstores, and devotees of LGBTQ studies. The bibliography is laid out in alphabetical order by author for the ease of the reader to find what they are looking for and be able to read the blurb and author notes to determine if the book is what they are looking for whether a hard boiled private eye, an amateur

Ep:021 Best Selling Author Amy Tasukada writes Japanese influenced gay fiction. Her works span a wide range -- from gritty mafia thrillers to fluffy to contemporary romance. Amy uses her deadly, but delicate writing style to weave exciting tales of suspense, love, and gore. When Amy is not writing she can be found drinking tea in a frilly dress. She talks about The Yakuza Path thriller series. queerwritersofcrime.comAmy Tasukada's Website:www.amytasukada.com Amy's Newsletterhttps://www.amytasukada.com/free-stuff/ Free first in series book: The Yakuza Path: Blood Stained Tea:https://books2read.com/yakuza Pre-order: The Yakuza Path: Flowers of Flesh and Blood https://books2read.com/yakuza5 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/amytasukada Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/amytasukadaofficial/ Justene's Review:Long Shadows by Kate Sherwoodhttps://tinyurl.com/velnyosThe three year run of Queer Writers of Crime was fantastic but no new episodes are being made. Therefore, some links may not work. Be s

Ep:020 AJ Sherwood believes in happily ever afters, magic, dragons, good men, and dark chocolate. She’s often dreams at night of delectable men doing sexy things with each other. In between writing multiple books (often at the same time) she pets her cats, plays with her dogs, and attempts insane things like aerial yoga. She currently resides in Tennessee with aforementioned cats, dogs, fish, and her editor/best friend/sister/partner in crime.AJ discusses with Brad Shreve the difference between mystery and suspense, and her Jon's Mystery series, plus its spin-off. She also shares tips for aspiring writers.queerwritersofcrime.com AJ Sherwood Links:WebsiteNewsletter Sign-UpFacebook GroupJustene's Review Links:Grave Decisions by Claire Highton-StevensonThe three year run of Queer Writers of Crime was fantastic but no new episodes are being made. Therefore, some links may not work. Be sure to check out Brad's new podcast, Queer We Are, where he interviews LGBTQ celebrities, athletes, activists, pol

Ep:019 Tal Bauer discusses the extensive amount of research that goes into his novels, living without a personal Facebook account, and finding his niche in gay fiction.queerwritersofcrime.comLinks:Executive Office SeriesWhisperSoul on FireJustene's Reviews Murder at White Oak by Marko RealmonteSome Kind of Love by Jack DicksonTal Bauer is an author of gay romantic suspense/thriller novels. Tal believes the world needs more gay heroes, gay love stories, and powerful women kicking ass and tries to write those stories. With a background ranging from law enforcement to humanitarian aid, the stories are global in scope and with diverse characters in all roles. Tal’s goal is to help normalize gay characters as action heroes and to bring to life strong, dynamic, holistic women in all of his novels. Tal is married to a wonderful husband and they live in Texas. The three year run of Queer Writers of Crime was fantastic but no new episodes are being made. Therefore, some links may not work. Be sure to check out Br

Ep:018 Jeffrey Round discusses his newest Dan Sharp novel, his music, and more.Links:queerwritersofcrime.comjeffreyround.comHigh Cotton Writer's RetreatThe Cuckoo is a Pretty Bird by LM KrierJeffrey Round is best known as the Lambda Award-winning author of two mystery series--the gritty Dan Sharp books and the comic Bradford Fairfax series. He is also an award-winning filmmaker, television producer and song-writer. His most recent books are "The God Game", fifth in the Dan Sharp series, and "Bon Ton Roulet", fourth in the Bradford Fairfax comic mystery series. His first novel, "A Cage of Bones", was published by GMP (UK), topping bestseller lists around the world. "The P-town Murders", first in the Bradford Fairfax series, was published by the Haworth Press (US). Both titles were listed on AfterElton's Top 100 Greatest Gay Books in 2008. Jeffrey's "Endgame" was called a "brilliant recreation" of Agatha Christie's best-selling myst

Ep:017 John Copenhaver talks about his debut novel, Dodging and Burning, and the many literary organizations he has been involved with, including crime mystery reviews for Lambda Literary. Justene reviews Kill Game by Cordelia Kingsbridge.queerwritersofcrime.comwww.jcopenhaver.com Purchase Dodging and BurningKill Game by Cordelia KingsbridgeAbout John:John Copenhaver’s historical crime novel, Dodging and Burning, won the 2019 Macavity Award for Best First Mystery Novel and garnered Anthony, Strand Critics, Barry, and Lambda Literary Award nominations. He writes a crime fiction review column for Lambda Literary called “Blacklight.” His work has appeared in CrimeReads, Electric Lit, Glitterwolf, PANK, and others. He chairs the 7-12 grade English department at Flint Hill School. He currently lives in DC with his husband, artist Jeffery Paul (Herrity).  The three year run of Queer Writers of Crime was fantastic but no new episodes are being made. Therefore, some links may not work. Be sure to check out Brad'

Ep:016: Joe Cosentino talks about his Nicky and Noah Series, and Drama Faerie, his latest release.Drama Faerie, the 9th Nicky and Noah mystery, by Joe Cosentino:It’s summer at Treemeadow College’s new Globe Theatre, where theatre professor Nicky Abbondanza is directing a musical production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream co-starring his spouse, theatre professor Noah Oliver, their son Taavi, and their best friend and department head, Martin Anderson. With an all-male, skimpily dressed cast and a love potion gone wild, romance is in the starry night air. When hunky students and faculty in the production drop faster than their tunics and tights, Nicky and Noah will need to use their drama skills to figure out who is taking swordplay to the extreme before Nicky and Noah end up foiled in the forest. You will be applauding and shouting Bravo for Joe Cosentino’s fast-paced, side-splittingly funny, edge-of-your-seat entertaining ninth novel in this delightful series. Take your seats. The curtain is going up on star-cro

Ep:015 Brad Shreve interviews Neil Plakcy about Neil's Mahu series and his latest edition, Deadly Labors. They also discuss two of his other series, plus how much sex is too much sex in a mystery novel. Can you have too much? Justene reviews Ring of Silence by Mark Zubro. queerwritersofcrime.comLinks for Neil:WebsiteNeil's Amazon Author PageDirect to Purchase Deadly LaborsFacebook PinterestTwitterLink for Mark ZubroRing of Silence If you have questions, comments or suggestions you can leave a message at 424-328-1008. Your message may be used on the air. The three year run of Queer Writers of Crime was fantastic but no new episodes are being made. Therefore, some links may not work. Be sure to check out Brad's new podcast, Queer We Are, where he interviews LGBTQ celebrities, athletes, activists, politicians, and more. You can find it at queerweare.com

Ep:014 Brian King-Sharp served 16 years as a police officer and law enforcement administrator and currently consults writer's of crime fiction. He shares some fascinating stories of his time on the force.Link to King-Sharp ConsultingJustene reviews The Siegfried Contingency by Steven Laskin. Show notes and links can be found at gaymysterypodcast.com  The three year run of Queer Writers of Crime was fantastic but no new episodes are being made. Therefore, some links may not work. Be sure to check out Brad's new podcast, Queer We Are, where he interviews LGBTQ celebrities, athletes, activists, politicians, and more. You can find it at queerweare.com