Join me, and our guest for this episode, Shannon Smith, as we engage in a heartfelt conversation about her personal battles and exploring the intricate web of symptoms that accompany these often-misunderstood conditions. Shannon shares her insights on the power of nutrition, emotional well-being, and the unexpected strength found in forgiveness. Dr…

This week’s episode of the Crime Cafe features another story from The Adventures of Philip Marlowe. This episode comes to you ad-free. Relatively. 🙂 The following is an unedited AI-generated transcript. Does an awesome job, huh? 🙂 (00:00:12): Hi, everyone. (00:00:14): This is The Crime Café, your podcasting source of great crime suspense and thrill…

What if you could unlock the secrets of ancient wisdom to transform your spiritual journey? Join us in this enlightening episode as we welcome Madhavi Chalasani, an esteemed energy medicine and shamanic practitioner. She’ll takes us through her remarkable transition from a traditional medical career to a soul-guided path in energy healing. She offe…

This week’s episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Tom Fowler. Check out our discussion of his Baltimore-based crime fiction. Click here for a PDF copy of the transcript. Debbi (00:55): Hi everyone. My guest today is the USA Today bestselling indie author of the John Tyler thrillers and the CT Ferguson crime ficti…

What happens when your life spirals into chaos because of a loved one's addiction? In our latest episode, we sit down with Karen Bernetti, a seasoned yoga and meditation teacher, and recovery support specialist, who candidly shares her 17-year journey through a marriage plagued by alcoholism. Karen gives an unfiltered look at the emotional turmoil,…

This week’s episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Catherine Rymsha. Check out our discussion about leadership skills and crime fiction writing. You can download a PDF of the transcript here. Debbi: Hi everyone. My guest today has a career in workplace communication and management. She teaches leadership skills an…

This week’s episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Anna Willett. Check out our discussion about thriller writing and her Cold Case Mystery series. You can download a PDF of the transcript here. Debbi: Hi everyone. My guest today is the author of several thriller novels, including five books in The Cold Case Myster…

How can one live a vibrant, regret-free life while planning for a loving and intentional end? Join us, as we sit down with transformational life coach and death doula, Denise Byarugaba, to explore this profound question. In this episode, we discuss the deep connection between embracing life fully and preparing for a graceful departure. There is a t…

This week’s episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features The Adventures of Philip Marlowe in “The Orange Dog.” And my thanks to Old Time Radio Researchers Group for the content. You’re awesome!By Debbi Mack

This week’s episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Michael J. Young, MD. Check out our discussion about his medical thrillers and enter his book giveaway here! You can download a PDF of the transcript here. Debbi: Hi everyone. Today my guest is a doctor who spent 30 years as a surgeon while living and practicing m…

This week’s episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Phil M. Williams. If you like thrillers, you’ll want to check this out. And don’t forget to check out his giveaway here! Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story antholo…

This week’s episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer and entrepreneur Clay Stafford. Check out the plans for the upcoming Killer Nashville conference! Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story anthology. You can find the bu…

This week’s ad-free episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Weldon Burge. Check out the first interview of our Tenth Season. Dear God Good grief! Has it really been ten years? And check us out on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimecafe You can download the transcript here! 🙂 Debbi: Hi everyone. This is the first…

Have you ever wondered what it takes to overcome burnout and reconnect with your authentic self? This episode of The Healer’s Realm podcast is a treasure trove of wisdom and inspiration, featuring the extraordinary journey of Tanisha Naughton, a holistic health coach. Explore the transformative power of emotional awareness and holistic wellness as …

What if your dreams could hold the key to your personal transformation and spiritual growth? In this episode, we sit down with Megan Mary, an intuitive dream worker, author, and founder of Women's Dream Analysis and the Women's Dream Enlightenment Podcast. Megan shares her remarkable journey from the world of digital marketing to the depths of drea…

Prepare to witness the captivating story of Yvette Rutledge, the Empress Lady J, as she walks us through her astounding journey of loss, rebirth, and the discovery of her psychic surgery abilities. Her tale is one of true transformation, from enduring the pain of a divorce to the revelation of her gifts, proving that sometimes we must lose everythi…

This week’s episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Charles Salzberg. Check out our final regular episode of Season Nine! Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story anthology. You can find the buy inks for both on my websit…

This week's episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Len Joy.Get to know Len and his books, as well as his interest in athletics and how it has inspired his writing.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story anthology. You c…

This week’s episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features another great story from The Adventures of Philip Marlowe.Feel free to check out the video version, too.Check us out on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimecafeWhere ad-free episodes are a bi-weekly event!Here’s a copy of the transcript in PDF.Marlowe (01:17): Somewhere in the cold, persisten…

Our guest for this episode of the Crime Cafe podcast is crime fiction and true crime writer Amanda Lamb.Join us as we discuss her career in journalism and how close she came to going to law school! Yikes! :) Good call, BTW.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the sho…

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Our guest for this episode of the Crime Cafe podcast is Southern Gothic mystery writer Faye Snowden.Check out our discussion of her Killing Series and what inspires her to write.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story anthology. You can find the buy inks…

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Our guest for this episode is thriller author Leanne Kale Sparks.Check out the podcast to hear more about her Kendall Beck series and the authors who inspire her, amongst other things.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story anthology. You can find the bu…

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer Melissa Yi.Don't miss our discussion of her Dr. Hope Sze series and the Seven Deadly Sins!And the play Terminally Ill!Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story anthology. You can find t…

Meet the incredible Damien Larking talking with us about his books and being an author all the way from Ireland.By Rose Cushing

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer Laurie Buchanan.Among other things, we talk about her (planned) nine-book Sean McPherson series.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story anthology. You can find the buy inks for both o…

Michelle Nangle is the creative genius behind Shelly Mack Books, living in Scotland and raising her children she is a busy mom as well. Published by Monarch Books, I think you will enjoy getting to know her and picking up her books!By Rose Cushing

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer Jason Kapcala.Check our discussion about his novel, Hungry Town, along with his other writing.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story anthology. You can find the buy inks for both on …

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer Kim Hays.Learn all about her Linder and Donatelli mysteries here.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story anthology. You can find the buy inks for both on my website, debbimack.com und…

Listen to the podcast on Substack.This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer and cinephile F.R. Jameson.Plans are afoot for you to see more of us here and here!Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story anthology. You can find th…

Listen to the podcast on Substack.This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer and CinemaSins co-creator Jeremy Scott.Learn more about how he became a comic film commentator and about his debut novel, When the Corn is Waist High.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: t…

Grief' Deception is the title of her latest book.By Rose Cushing

Novelist and writing coach John DeDakis (pronounced: dee-DAY-kiss) is a former editor on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer." DeDakis is the author of five mystery-suspense novels. His fourth novel, Bullet in the Chamber, is the winner of Reviewers Choice, Foreword INDIES, and Feathered Quill book awards. In his most recent novel, Fake, pr…

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer S.J. Rozan.Learn more about her life as an architect and writer, as well as her book about the real mayors of New York!Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story anthology. You can find …

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer Michael Farris Smith.Check out his story! From award-winning author to screenwriter-producer!Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story anthology. You can find the buy inks for both on m…

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer Liz Alterman.Don't miss her book giveaway! Liz is giving away a signed copy of her novel The Perfect Neighborhood. To enter, just subscribe to her Substack newsletter.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box …

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer David Swinson.Learn all about David's latest release, Sweet Thing, and some of his other work. Not to mention that the guy's met Hunter S. Thompson and Timothy Leary. Now, that is interesting.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for…

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer Kathleen Kaska.Check out how she got the inspiration to write the Sydney Lockhart mysteries. It all started with the thing at the hotel ... but I can't tell you what that is.No spoilers! :)Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sa…

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writers David Bushman and Mark T. Givens.Check out our discussion of the fascinating true story that inspired the show Twin Peaks.Before I bring on my guests, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story anthology. You can …

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer Kristen Bird.Check out our discussion of her latest novel Watch it Burn, along with the book she’s giving away I Love it When You Lie.Remember to leave a comment here to enter the giveaway! 🙂Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for …

This episode of the Crime Cafe features my interview with crime writer Brian Lebeau.Check out our discussion of his debut novel A Disturbing Nature and how he's expanding the story into a series.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story anthology. You can …

Lori lives in sunny Southwest Florida with her wonderful husband and daughter. Ever since she was in the fourth grade and entered a young author's contest and won, she knew she wanted to be an author someday. When she's not writing, her favorite activities are spending time with her family, reading, traveling, and enjoying time on the beach. Alyssa…

This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Matt Witten.Check out our discussion of the writing life and writing for television. Not to mention his latest book, Killer Story.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story antho…

Margaret is an accomplished three-day eventer. Margaret as an Author has written an excellent book titled Grid Pro Quo. She is also the founder of Mythic Landing Enterprises, a business formed to help professional horse industry people conduct and promote their business. I know you will enjoy listening to her as she discusses h er writing challenge…

This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Naomi Hirahara.Check out our discussion about her latest work: a series of historical novels, as well as her inspiration for writing them.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short sto…

This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Verónica Gutiérrez.Verónica has had an inspiring career. Learn more about that, as well as how she’s used her experiences to inform her first novel, As You Look.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book bo…

Bio: With an English teacher as a father and a librarian as a mother, it’s no surprise that Angelique Burrell grew up loving to read. Now, she teaches high school English and creative writing in a suburb of Chicago, working to bring her love of reading and writing to high school students. She is blessed to have a supportive husband, daughter, and s…

This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features another entry in the Adventures of Philip Marlowe entitled “The Restless Day.” I've had a few of those.Feel free to check out the video version, too.Check us out on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimecafeWhere ad-free episodes are a bi-weekly event!Here's a copy of the transcript in PDF.Debbi (00:1…

This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Nicholas Chiarkas.Check out our discussion of his Weepers series!Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story anthology. You can find the buy inks for both on my website, debbimack…