Professional Writer ♦ Amateur Swashbuckler

With Steven Hartov and Ménage à Noir

On today’s episode we are joined by Steven Hartov, NYT Best Selling Author of The Last of the Seven. His latest publication is Ménage à Noir, three wonderful noir stories in a great collection. We discuss the nature of noir, his travel experiences, the publishing industry, feme fatales and much more! Follow Steven https://www.facebook.com/StevenHartovAuthor https://www.instagram.com/stevenhartov_author/?hl=en Steven’s […]

With Terry Mancour and Practical Adept

Terry Mancour returns to the show to discuss book 17 of the Spellmonger series, Practical Adept. In today’s interview we discuss the expanded world building in this installment, cold war flavors, revolution, and the future of the Spellmonger series. It’s an incredible discussion you won’t want to miss! Follow Terry https://spellmongerseries.com https://terrymancour.blogspot.com https://www.instagram.com/tmancour/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/spellmongerseries https://spellmonger.fandom.com/wiki/Spellmonger_Wiki

With Tom Straw and The Accidental Joe

On today’s episode we’re joined by Tom Straw, best selling author of The Accidental Joe. Together, we talk about fountain pens, writing and narrating The Accidental Joe, Rick Castle books, knives and much more! Follow Tom https://www.tomstraw.com https://www.facebook.com/tomstrawauthor https://www.instagram.com/thetomstraw https://www.amazon.com/Accidental-Joe-Top-Secret-Life-Celebrity/dp/B0CPL158T2 Tom Straw Headshot © Jill Krementz

With Raymond Benson and The Black Stiletto

Suit Up! We are joined again by Raymond Benson to talk about his epic saga, The Black Stiletto. A five book series which manages to be mystery, thriller, noir, and pulp all at the same time. We talk about the creation of the series, casting the characters and touch on Raymond’s Bond writing too! It’s a […]

Spies, Lies and Private Eyes

Recently, I had an amazing opportunity to join Terrence McCauley on his show, Spies, Lies and Private Eyes. We chatted about One Man’s Treasure, and my writing habits. Terrence is a great interviewer and I hope you enjoy the conversation. https://www.terrencemccauley.com/podcast/welcome-to-my-podcast/s2-e75-layhew-42cal

With Starlite Pulp and American Muse Vol 1.

Suit Up! With Starlite Pulp and their merry band of rogues. We’ll talk today with Brian Townsley, Alex Slusar, Jean-Paul L. Garnier, and Manny Torres about the novellas they are publishing together and how each speak (unintentionally) to the American dream. Order American Muse Vol 1. https://www.starlitepulp.com/product-page/american-muse-starlite-pulp-novellas-vol-1 Follow Brian https://www.instagram.com/b.towns4/?__d=11 Follow Alex https://www.instagram.com/alex.slusar Follow Jean-Paul […]

With National Treasure and Scott Hebert

Suit Up! For Treasure hunting! National Treasure is twenty years old, does it hold up? Joined by Scott Hebert, we review and discuss the good, bad and silly of the film with just enough history my mom called watching it homework. Like adventure? Check out my action adventure treasure hunting novel, One Man’s Treasure! Follow Scott https://www.youtube.com/@ScottHebertArt […]

With Gregg Podolski and The Recruiter

Suit Up! With Gregg Podolski, author of The Recruiter. We’ll talk about his debut novel, the influence of Indiana Jones, his love for physical media, the making of The Recruiter, improv comedy and much more! Follow Gregg! Check out my treasure hunt adventure novel! One Man’s Treasure!

With David Darling and the Egyptian Enigma

Join today’s episode, author David Darling uncovers the mysteries of his latest book, The Egyptian Enigma. We’ll discuss how he started writing, the name change of his novel, writing a good cliff hanger, genre range and more! Follow David https://www.daviddarlingbooks.com https://www.instagram.com/david_darling_author https://www.facebook.com/DavidDarlingBooks

With James R. Benn and The Phantom Patrol

Suit Up! Join the show as we talk with James R. Benn about his Billy Boyle series, crafting memorable titles, writing historical fiction, Ian Fleming and much more! Follow James! https://www.jamesrbenn.com https://www.instagram.com/jamesrbenn https://www.facebook.com/jamesrbenn