Writers On The Beat - hosted by Gavin Reese

Critically acclaimed international bestselling author CJ Box steps into the Interrogation Room to answer a few questions about his writing. CJ’s authored twenty-four novels, including the Joe Pickett series, and has sold more than 6 million books in 27 languages. He's won nearly a dozen literary awards, including an Edgar Alan Poe, an Anthony, and a Macavity. Just this past March, he released WOLFPACK, a Joe Pickett novel, and this August, THE BITTERROOTS continues the Cassie Dewell series.In this episode, CJ and Writers On The Beat host Gavin Reese discuss authentic characters; the creative process and editing; his background in journalism; and what's next for Joe Pickett in 2020.CJ's works:www.amazon.com/C-J-Box/e/B001IGSO0ICJ's site:www.cjbox.netGavin's works:www.amazon.com/Gavin-Reese/e/B072W5PPGS/Gavin's site:gavinreese.com#writersbeat #writerslife #writingcoach #amwriting #amwritingfiction #thriller #suspense #mystery #procedural #cowboycop #joepickett #cassiedewell #bitterroots #wolfpack #bestseller #macavity #edgarallenpoe #barryaward #gumshoe #bigwyo #montana #bigskycountry #gavinreese #gavinthecop #nanowrimo #workethic #editing #western #nanowrimo #book #podcast #interview

Ian Rankin stepped into the Interrogation Room and spoke with host Gavin Reese, just to clear a few things up. Ian is the award-winning and international bestselling author of the John Rebus series. His latest release, IN A HOUSE OF LIES, examines historical police tactics, corruption, and the morality of rough justice. In this episode of Writers On The Beat, Ian and Gavin discuss Rebus' aging, how his search for authenticity once made him a murder suspect, the evolution of police procedures, and why he needs to find a new local bar.Ian's works:https://www.amazon.com/Ian-Rankin/e/B000AQ6XQE/Gavin's works:https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Reese/e/B072W5PPGS/For more information:gavinreese.com#writersbeat #writerslife #writerscraft #ianrankin #johnrebus #rebus #houseoflies #bestseller #scotland #edinburgh #police #murder #homicide #detective #investigation #legacy #character #theoldways #suspect #corruption #gavinthecop #gavinreese #roughjustice

Critically acclaimed bestseller and longtime investigative journalist Hank Phillippi Ryan steps into the Interrogation Room to answer a few questions about her writing and craft. Hank began work as a reporter more than four decades ago, and her efforts have made a substantial and meaningful difference in the lives of her Boston-area neighbors. Her eleven bestsellers are frequently submitted for numerous literary awards, and they routinely earn acclaim from fans and critics alike.For this episode, Hank and Writers On The Beat host Gavin Reese discuss her recent release, THE MURDER LIST; her point-of-view choices and character development; conflict in thrillers; her just-finished 12th-novel draft; and who should investigate her hypothetical murder.Hank's works:www.amazon.com/Hank-Phillippi-Ryan/e/B001T2BNEA/Hank's site:hankphillippiryan.com/Gavin's works:www.amazon.com/Gavin-Reese/e/B072W5PPGSGavin's site:gavinreese.com#writersbeat #writerslife #writerscraft #craftofwriting #writingcoach #writerscoach #writingmentor #writersmentor #amwritingfiction #domesticsuspense #legalthriller #thriller #murder #homicide #bestseller #author #novelist #murderlist #hankpryan #hpryan #hankphillippiryan #reporter #journalist #investigation #eyewitness #investigator #privateeye #privatei #privateinvestigator #gavinreese #gavinthecop