http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com In for Questioning is a weekly podcast about crime fiction - the people who write it, read it, review it, publish mags and generally dig the darker side of mystery. en slackerwriter@gmail.com Liberated Syndication - libsyn.com podcasts@libsyn.com (Liberated Syndication) Sun, 11 May 2008 07:36:00 GMT 180 In For Questioning In for Questioning is a weekly podcast about crime fiction - the people who write it, read it, review it, publish it, and generally dig the darker side of crime fiction. crime fiction, mystery, interviews, reading, writing, Angie Johnson-Schmit slackerwriter@gmail.com Angie Johnson-Schmit http://libsyn.com/podcasts/inforquestioning/images/IFQ.jpg http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com Yes http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=338042# Suspect: Steve Mosby
Known Aliases: The Notorious B.O.M. (Boring Old Me)
Occupation: Author
Last known location: Somewhere in Leeds (that's in the U.K. for you non-Brits)

Listen in as Steve talks about his take on serial killers in The 50/50 Killer, the influence of science fiction on his writing, and his thoughts about research. Steve also reveals what's on his desk, what he was like in high school & what fictional character he'd like to hang out with for a day.

Steve's latest book, Cry for Help, is available for pre-order (release date is May 29, 2008).

Up next: author Steven Torres.]]> podcasts Sun, 11 May 2008 07:36:00 GMT http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=338042# crime fiction, mystery, interviews, reading, writing, Angie Johnson-Schmit Clean http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=336533# Suspect: David Morrell
Known Aliases: Rambo's Daddy
Occupation: Writer
Last Known Location: Santa Fe, NM

Listen in as David talks about his most famous creation, John Rambo, the secrets of his career longevity, and his role in the International Thriller Writers (ITW) organization. He also reveals what writer he'd most like to spend an afternoon with, what crime fiction cliche needs to be retired and talks a bit about his first holiday book, The Spy Who Came for Christmas.

Up Next: British crime writer Steve Mosby.]]> podcasts Tue, 6 May 2008 18:56:00 GMT http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=336533# Angie Johnson-Schmit No http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=333927# Known aliases: Richard Aleas, Charles Gordon Lemuel Cork, and a bunch of other ones I don't know about...watch him -  he's shifty!
Occupation: Author, Editor for Hard Case Crime
Last known location: New York City, NY

In this week's show, Charles talks about his two novels (Little Girl Lost and Songs of Innocence, why Las Vegas can be a cool place to write, and why "Schizophrenia Can Be Fun" may be the title of his autobiography. He also shares his pick(s) for who he'd like to write the score for Little Girl Lost - The Musical, and why he doesn't get sick of reading 'n writing.]]> podcasts Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:49:00 GMT http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=333927# crime fiction, hard-boiled, noir, Hard Case Crime, interview, reading, writing Angie Johnson-Schmit No http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=303945# Christa Faust
Known aliases: Faust Fatale
Occupation: Author
Last known location: Los Angeles, CA

In this week's show, Christa Faust talks about her latest book, Money Shot, her thoughts on why both men and women will dig the novel, and the ultimate silliness of the cozy vs. hard-boiled/noir divide. She also explains why writing tie-in novelizations (Snakes on a Plane) is like working in a cheese doodle factory, talks about why she's a "now girl" and what is likely to appear as the epitaph on her tombstone.




]]> podcasts Tue, 5 Feb 2008 04:51:00 GMT http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=303945# Angie Johnson-Schmit No http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=299450# Brett Battles
Known aliases: The Brett-in-ator (okay, I made that up)
Occupation: Thriller writer, entertainment industry computer graphics something-or-other
Last known location: Los Angeles, CA

Listen in as Brett talks about the crazy ride to publishing his first novel, The Cleaner and his latest projects - the Killer Year anthology and the forthcoming second book in the Jonathan Quinn series, The Deceived. A self-avowed seat-of-the-pantser, Brett explains his writing process and reveals the one item no self-respecting international spy will leave home without.

To listen, click on the player in the side bar, subscribe via RSS reader (button in sidebar), or subscribe through iTunes here (it will prompt you to open iTunes, then take you to the podcast subscription).]]> podcasts Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:18:00 GMT http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=299450# Angie Johnson-Schmit No http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=298948# Zoà Sharp
Known Aliases: Ummm...can't think of any
Occupation: Thriller writer, Freelance photographer, world traveler, motorcycle maven
Last Known Location: Lake District, England

Listen in as Zoà talks about her Charlie Fox series, her foray into noir with her short story in the anthology. She also spills about where the best place to go for a motocycle ride in England is and explains why she has spent shells dug out of a piece of body armor on her desk.

If you want to hear more from ZoÃ, check out her bi-monthly blog posts over at Murderati.


To listen, click on the player in the side bar, subscribe via RSS reader (button in sidebar), or subscribe through iTunes here (it will prompt you to open iTunes, then take you to the podcast subscription).]]> podcasts Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:13:00 GMT http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=298948# Angie Johnson-Schmit No http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=294583# Ken Bruen
Known Aliases: Benign Thug, the Pope of Galway
Occupation: Reigning King of Irish noir/hard-boiled crime fiction (that's a writer to you...)
Last Known Location: Galway, Ireland

Listen in as Ken talks about his Jack Taylor series (and how Inspector Brant is threatening to take over), the swans in Galway, and some of his more, uh, colorful book events. He also reveals (and answers) the one question he hasn't been asked that he really wants to answer - namely, what he really thinks of the Irish police.

*photo by Mary Regan of NYC Photo

Next week's suspect: British author, Zoà Sharp.]]> podcasts Tue, 8 Jan 2008 01:55:00 GMT http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=294583# Angie Johnson-Schmit No http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=293318# Kris Neri
Known Aliases: Hmm, can't think of a single one!
Occupation: Author, Writing Instructor, Independent Bookstore Owner
Last Known Location: Sedona, Arizona

Listen in as Kris talks about the juggling act of writing, teaching and running The Well Red Coyote. She also talks about some of her fave reads of the year, the mysteries of where to shelve books, and what fictional character she'd like to take on a hike in the red rocks of Sedona.]]> podcasts Fri, 4 Jan 2008 16:49:00 GMT http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=293318# Angie Johnson-Schmit No http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=288550# Known Aliases: #1 Crime Fic Fans, Mr. & Mrs. "Killer" Crimespree (okay, I totally made those up...get over it)
Occupation: Bouchercon Fanatics, Crimespree Magazine owners, Massive Readers
Last known location: Milwaukee, WI

In this week's show, Ruth and Jon spill about their love affair with B'Con (including next year's con in Baltimore), Crimespree Magazine, and their fave reads of 2007. Listen in as they tell all about what will make them abandon a book, what makes Milwaukee a nifty town to live in and their weapons of choice for editing.]]> podcasts Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:44:00 GMT http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=288550# Angie Johnson-Schmit No http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=286115# Known Aliases: Her Royal Maddness, The Maddinator
Occupation: Mystery addict - avid reader, owner/co-founder of 4MA list serve, book reviewer (plus one of those day job things to feed the addiction)
Location: Somewhere Deep in the Heart of Texas

This week we talk with hard-core mystery addict, Maddy Van Hertbruggen. Listen in as we chat about the readers list serve (4MA or For Mystery Addicts) that she started, some of her fave reads of the year, and her thoughts on how to deal with those pesky Texas Jackalopes.

You can also check out some of her book reviews over at the fab Reviewing the Evidence.
]]> podcasts Mon, 10 Dec 2007 06:26:00 GMT http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=286115# Angie Johnson-Schmit No http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=281885# Seth Harwood
Age: Yeah, okay, I dunno
Occupation: Writer, Podcaster, Creative Writing college prof.
Last known location: Bezerkley, er, Berkley, CA

In this week's episode, Seth talks about how his Jack Palms series, how he got into podcasting his novels and his upcoming print release of Jack Wakes Up. We find out what's on Seth's TBR list, who he'd like to see star in a Jack Palms movie, and what he would do if he could spend a day with his protagonist.

Visit his website to find out more about how to make every Sunday a Jack Palms Sunday. You can also check out the start of his second book in the newest issue of Thrilling Detective.]]> podcasts Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:31:00 GMT http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=281885# Angie Johnson-Schmit No http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=279551# Mark Billingham
Age: Hmm?
Occupation: Author, stand-up comic, all 'round troublemaker
Last known location: Lurking in London

In this episode, Mark talks about his Tom Thorne police procedurals, his upcoming stand-alone novel, IN THE DARK, and the foreword he wrote for the fab anthology, Expletive Deleted. He also joins in the debate about genre vs. literary novels and how much sex/violence/cussin' is too much. Find out what's on Mark's iPod, the perks of mentioning favorite restaurants in your novels and what celebrities are reading his books.]]> podcasts Mon, 19 Nov 2007 08:28:00 GMT http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=279551# 00:27:36 crime fiction, interview, police procedural, Mark Billingham Angie Johnson-Schmit Clean http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=277337# Megan Abbott
Age: Haven't a clue, didn't ask
Occupation: Author, editor, college prof.
Last known location: New York City

Listen in this week as Megan talks about the slippery definition of noir, the women of noir (both those who write/wrote it and the characters in it), and the new anthology A Hell of a Woman: An Anthology of Female Noir. We also discuss Queenpin's Broadway musical potential and the best way to get those pesky bloodstains out of your favorite cocktail dress.
]]> podcasts Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:00:00 GMT http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=277337# Angie Johnson-Schmit No http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=274593# Duane Swierczynski
Age: Young 'un
Occupation: Writer, Editor-in-Chief of Philadelphia City Paper
Last know location: The mean streets of Philadelphia, PA

In this week's episode, we talk with Duane about Blondes, redheads, comics, historical mysteries, and journalism. Listen in as we explore Duane's shocking revelations about his flute playing nerd years and his recent first-hand (er, nose) experience with feminine hygiene products.


*Warning: you're gonna need running shoes for your ears! This dude talks at warp speed.
]]> podcasts Mon, 5 Nov 2007 00:09:00 GMT http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=274593# Angie Johnson-Schmit No http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=271872# Anne Frasier
Age: I should really just skip this one, huh?
Occupation: Fab Writer Lady
Last known location: Somewhere in Minneapolis, MN

In this week's episode, we talk with Anne about PALE IMMORTAL and the further Tuonela, WI adventures in her upcoming book, GARDEN OF DARKNESS. Listen in to find out what she would do if faced with a (possible) real-life vampire, what her fav. classic horror movie is, and what decidedly unscary things are found on her desk.
]]> podcasts Sun, 28 Oct 2007 23:53:00 GMT http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=271872# Angie Johnson-Schmit No http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=269367# James Oswald
Age: Doesn't really matter, does it?
Occupation: Writer, animal poopologist
Last known location: Somewhere unpronounceable in Wales...

This week we talk with author James Oswald, who lives in Wales, but is a Scotsman and don't even think about calling him Welsh or he'll get a wee bit upset with you. Listen in as James talks about his supernatural/police procedural Debut Dagger nominated novel, NATURAL CAUSES, his tragic lack of Halloween experience, and the potential pitfalls of mixing a shepherdess costume with a beard.]]> podcasts Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:15:00 GMT http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=269367# 00:26:41 crime fiction, cross-genre, fantasy, police procedural, writing, reading Angie Johnson-Schmit Clean http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=267087# Kat Richardson
Age: Dammit, that's personal!
Occupation: Author of GREYWALKER series
Last known location: Seattle, WA

In this week's episode, Kat talks about her gritty paranormal P.I. books, who she'd pick to play the lead in GREYWALKER: THE MUSICAL, and what sends her Creep-O-Meter into the red zone.

For more info on Kat and her books, visit her website at www.katrichardson.com



]]> podcasts Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:34:00 GMT http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=267087# crime fiction, interview, cross genre, urban fantasy, writing, reading Angie Johnson-Schmit Clean http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=266093# Age: Dunno
Occupation: Writerly dude
Last known location: Another lost soul in La-La Land, CA

In this week's episode, I talk with Charlie about his Joe Pitt books, the benefits of having an undead protagonist, and his status on the Most Wanted lists of PETA and Cozy Mystery Fans.

For more about Charlie and his work, visit his website

Check out his Moon Knight work here


Oh, and it WAS Kabuki. Here's the linky to the writer's website.]]> podcasts Sat, 13 Oct 2007 06:35:00 GMT http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=266093# inforquestioning@gmail.com 00:25:14 crime fiction, interview, vampire, hard-boiled, noir, writing, reading In for Questioning Yes http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=267403# Stephen Blackmoore
Age: Unknown - hey, not all the undead remember their death-days!
Occupation: Avid reader, writer, and some weird computer-related thing called "a day job."
Last known location: Lost somewhere in La-La Land, CA

In this week's episode, I grill Stephen about the perils of mixing horror and crime, the general squickiness of undead sex, and the tastiness (or lack thereof) of candy corn and wax lips.

Visit Stephen's R-rated blog (it's got fab linkage to his short stories, too)]]> podcasts Sun, 30 Sep 2007 23:07:00 GMT http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=267403# crime fiction, horror, cross-genre, zombie, vampire, reading, writing Angie Johnson-Schmit Yes http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=267404# Allan Guthrie
Age: Um...what was the question?
Occupation: Writer, editor, lit. agent extraordinaire
Last known location: The corner of Trouble and Pearce, Edinburgh, Scotland

In this week's episode, we pitch hard questions at HARD MAN author, Allan Guthrie. Listen in to find out his thoughts on men in kilts, his baseball bat of choice, and more than you ever wanted to know about meat carrots and vegetarian haggis.

]]> podcasts Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:14:00 GMT http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=267404# Angie Johnson-Schmit No http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=267411# Cornelia Read
Age: Where are your manners?!
Occupation: Author, raconteur
Last know location: San Francisco Bay area

In this week's episode, we drag Edgar-nominated author Cornelia Read in for questioning. We discuss Cornelia's books, A FIELD OF DARKNESS (nominated for an Edgar for Best First Novel by an American Author), and her up-coming book, THE CRAZY SCHOOL. You won't want to miss Cornelia describing how to turn an innocent laundry basket into a murder weapon, her version of a ferret Rapture, or her verdict on the sexiness of patchouli.]]> podcasts Sun, 16 Sep 2007 23:51:00 GMT http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=267411# Angie Johnson-Schmit Clean http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=267408# Our first victim:

Suspect: Daniel Hatadi
Age: Old enough to know better
Occupation: Crime fiction writer, reader, founder of Crimespace, erstwhile musician and all 'round trouble-maker
Last known location: Sydney, Australia

In this week's episode, we haul Daniel Hatadi in for questioning. Listen in as I ask him about Crimespace, his "left under the bed" first novel, and his unnatural attraction to a dead rubber chicken. We also find out how Daniel would bump off Prof. Plum, and what goes next to the shrimp on his barbie.]]> podcasts Sun, 9 Sep 2007 23:41:00 GMT http://inforquestioning.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=267408# Angie Johnson-Schmit Clean