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Tornado Alley Mystery Writers

Tornado Alley Mystery Writers

Tornado Alley Mystery Writers

Interviews with regional mystery writers from south central states, such as Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas

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Tornado Alley Mystery Writers - Interview with Staci Mauney

Interview with Staci Mauney

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11/18/22 • 22 min

Author and editor Staci Mauney reads from her book, Death by Dice, the first novel in her Bunco Club Mystery series. Set in a small town in Texas, the story's amateur detective, Bridgette Olsen, stumbles on a murder as she opens the door at work one morning. Staci also discusses her career as a freelance writer, blogger, editor, and devotional writer.
Three of Staci's passions unite in her novel, the spiritual quests of everyday living, the thrill of mystery novels, and the love of a faithful pet. If you are looking for a cozy mystery or a proofreader or developmental editor, you will enjoy listening to Staci's success story as a writer and as an editor for Prestige Prose, her professional online editing and writing company.

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Tornado Alley Mystery Writers - Interview with Amy Shojai

Interview with Amy Shojai

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10/14/22 • 45 min

Amy Shojai, a certified animal behavior consultant and award-winning author of thirty-five pet books, reads from Lost and Found, the first volume in the September Day and Shadow Thriller series. September, the detective character, and her German Shepherd pup, Shadow, encounter danger and mystery against the North Texas backdrop of the novel. Despite her dramatization of animal point of view, be assured this is an exciting adult thriller.
Amy also writes and consults for the pet industry. Her mission is to create an entertaining venue for pet lovers to help them make informed decisions about their animals. If you love animals and stories that include pets or you are looking for tips on how to include animal characters in the your fiction , you will want to tune in.

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Tornado Alley Mystery Writers - Interview with Ellen Withers

Interview with Ellen Withers

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08/12/22 • 40 min

Ellen Withers, a Pushcart Prize nominee for short fiction, talks about how her career as a freelance writer and retired insurance fraud investigator led her to create a novel series.
A professional writer since graduating from college, Ellen describes her journey from technical writing to novelist through local workshops, mentorship, and contest entries. Her mystery/dual-time series, Show Me Mysteries from Scrivenings Press, will debut in May of 2023.

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Tornado Alley Mystery Writers - Interview with Lisbeth McCarty

Interview with Lisbeth McCarty

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11/12/21 • 32 min

Welcome to the second episode of Tornado Alley Mystery Writers!
Sponsored by the new Tornado Alley chapter of Sisters/Siblings in Crime [all genders welcome], a national organization dedicated to the education and promotion of mystery writers.
Retired attorney and award winning author Lisbeth McCarty shares her thoughts on murder, victims, and punishment that fits the crime. Lisbeth discusses her design for Mental States of Murderesses, a true crime work of historical murders by women, one from each state. Although she has a degree in professional writing from the University of Oklahoma, she points out that one does not have to have a special degree to be a writer.
Retired from the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System, Lisbeth , a witty and engaging writer, has won awards for her legal analysis, her stories, and her fiction.

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Tornado Alley Mystery Writers - Interview with Shelley Levisay

Interview with Shelley Levisay

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01/13/23 • 29 min

Shelley Levisay, an attorney, author, and musician living in Shawnee, Oklahoma, candidly discusses women's issues connected with domestic violence, a major theme in her novel, Sooner Secrets (2022). Having worked on both sides of the criminal justice system as both a prosecutor and a criminal defense lawyer, she writes true crime, crime fiction, and legal thrillers. She established her own law firm in 2014, but when she isn't writing books, legal motions, or briefs, she spends her time playing the piano and singing. Listen to a busy attorney and writer talk about finding balance and doing what she loves.

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Tornado Alley Mystery Writers - Episode 20: Interview with Jocelyn Pedersen

Episode 20: Interview with Jocelyn Pedersen

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05/15/23 • 30 min

Acclaimed AP journalist, Jocelyn Pedersen from Blanchard, Oklahoma, reads from her new novel, An Eye for an Eye, published by Wild Rose Press. This is the first book in her new thriller series, The Izzy O Crime Files. Jocelyn also discusses her career as an award-winning feature writer, writing teacher, and competitive weightlifter. Don't miss her tips for emerging writers. Her enthusiasm for writing and life are contagious.

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Tornado Alley Mystery Writers - Episode 30: Interview with Vivian Zabel

Episode 30: Interview with Vivian Zabel

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03/15/24 • 37 min

Vivian Zabel, who lives in Hydro, Oklahoma, taught English and writing for thirty years, but she has written herself since a child. In this touching and inspirational interview, Vivian reads from her latest book, Burnt Offering, and shares her passion for the safety and welfare of children. She is a tireless helper of other writers and promoter of the value of reading and writing.
Vivian, a member of Tornado Alley Sisters in Crime, has been a member of OWFI since 2002 and the OWFI Grant Director since 2012. She was honored as a Lifetime Member in 2013. She and a friend founded an OWFI affiliate, Pen and Keyboard Writers, in Edmond, Oklahoma. She started Invite to Write, another OWFI affiliate. Many of her books have won honors, including an international gold seal from Children's Literary Classics.

Content warning: mention of child abuse.

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Tornado Alley Mystery Writers - Episode 28: Interview with Rilla Askew

Episode 28: Interview with Rilla Askew

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01/12/24 • 35 min

Rilla Askew, best known for her American Book Award-winning novel about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, Fire in Beulah, reads from that novel and discusses American crime and racial violence. Rilla, the author of four other novels, a book of stories, and a collection of creative nonfiction talks about being a PEN/Faulkner finalist and what that meant to her as an author. For her advice to readers and authors and a discussion of her latest novel, Prize for the Fire, tune in to this heart-felt discussion of history and American life.

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Tornado Alley Mystery Writers - Episode 34: Interview with Lou Berney

Episode 34: Interview with Lou Berney

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07/12/24 • 28 min

Best-selling author, Lou Berney, has won the Edgar, Hammett, Anthony, and Oklahoma Book awards, and he’s a three-time finalist for the L.A. Times Book Prize. He also teaches at Oklahoma City University.
Author of November Road, The Long and Faraway Gone, Whiplash River, and Gutshot Straight, Lou reads from his latest novel, Dark Ride. He also discusses his take on genre, his writing process, and future projects. Tune in to hear his encouraging words for writers.

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Tornado Alley Mystery Writers - Interview with Marion Moore Hill

Interview with Marion Moore Hill

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02/18/22 • 33 min

Award-winning mystery writer from Durant, Oklahoma, Marion Hill reads from Bookmarked for Murder, the first book in her successful Scrappy Librarian detective series. Her Deadly Past books, mysteries based on how the American Founding Fathers affect the present, comprise her second series. Marion tells amusing stories about her travels to American historical sites, and she discusses her inspiration for her non-stereotypical librarian detective. While Marion found herself present at the genesis of the Sisters in Crime organization, her current interests span many critical issues that concern Oklahomans and Americans today. Listen to her practical advice and engaging stories.

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How many episodes does Tornado Alley Mystery Writers have?

Tornado Alley Mystery Writers currently has 38 episodes available.

What topics does Tornado Alley Mystery Writers cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Tornado Alley Mystery Writers?

The episode title 'Interview with Staci Mauney' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Tornado Alley Mystery Writers?

The average episode length on Tornado Alley Mystery Writers is 35 minutes.

How often are episodes of Tornado Alley Mystery Writers released?

Episodes of Tornado Alley Mystery Writers are typically released every 28 days, 2 hours.

When was the first episode of Tornado Alley Mystery Writers?

The first episode of Tornado Alley Mystery Writers was released on Jul 1, 2021.

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