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Crime Writers of Canada's Podcast
A bi-weekly podcast by a national professional association for mystery and crime writers in Canada.
Crime Writers of Canada (CWC) is a national non-profit organization for Canadian mystery and crime writers, associated professionals, and others with a serious interest in Canadian crime writing. Our mission is to promote Canadian crime writing and to raise the profile of Canadian crime writers with readers, reviewers, librarians, booksellers, and media.
Hosted by Erik D'Souza
Episodes
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastTamara L. Miller, The Weight of Glass (A Bouchercon 2026 Recording)
We first interviewed Tamara L. Miller for our New Author Spotlight at Bouchercon 2026, but the recording didn’t turn out as planned. So we re-recorded the…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastKayleigh Suggett, the Verona Montero Mystery Series
In this live broadcast from Bouchercon 2026, in Calgary, Erik D'Souza interviews new author Kayleigh Suggett. They discuss the Verona Montero series, which she…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastPeter Thomas Pontsa, Measure of Morality (a live recording from Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary)
In this live recording from Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary, Erik D'Souza interviews award-winning author Peter Thomas Pontsa about the Inspector William Fox…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastAlice Biena, Knight Pursuit, (Live at Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary)
In this live broadcast from Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary, Erik D'Souza interviews bestselling author Alice Bienia. They discuss the Jorja Knight Mystery series…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastLaurie L. Dove, Cry of the Rain Crow (Live at Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary)
"A New Author Spotlight" featuring Anthony Award Winner Laurie L. Dove in the Best First Novel Category. Laurie L. Dove is an American novelist, award‑winning…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastNeil Turner, Swamp Justice (a live recording at Bouchercon 2026, in Calgary)
In this live recording at Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary, Erik D’Souza interviews author Neil Turner to discuss his Tony Valenti thriller series, including the…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastCathy Ace, The Corpse with the Steely Gaze
The interview focuses on Cathy Ace's latest book in the Cait Morgan mystery series, The Corpse with a Steely Gaze, and the upcoming Bouchercon event. Cathy…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastMalcolm Kempt, A Gift Before Dying
Malcolm Kempt sits down with Erik D’Souza to discuss Malcolm's debut crime novel, A Gift Before Dying. Malcolm shares that he left a 17-year career as a…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastIrene Fantopoulos, Murders in Deer Park
Erik D’Souza interviews Irene Fantopoulos to discuss her crime novel, Murders in Deer Park, which is a follow-up to her previous book, All the Evil Scatters…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastVicki Grant, These are the Fireworks
Erik D’Souza interviews Vicki Grant, a Nova Scotian writer known for over twenty young adult and middle-grade novels, about her first adult mystery novel…
Crime Writers of Canada's Podcastdonalee Moulton, Cardinal
Erik D'Souza interviews donalee Moulton, about her first paranormal mystery novel, Cardinal, from the Paranormal Canadian Collection series published by BWL…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastKatie Tallo, Where Her Secrets Lie
Erik D’Souza interviews Katie Tallo about her latest novel, Where Her Secrets Lie, featuring the protagonist Lenny Bird, a 70-year-old set in Ottawa. Katie…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastM.S. Berry, The Tenant & Behind The Door
Erik D’Souza interviews Ontario author M.S. Berry. They discuss her two psychological thrillers, The Tenant and Behind the Door (published by Ravenstone…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastDave Sweet: Special Guest at Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary
Erik D'Souza interviews retired detective, Dave Sweet, for Crime Writers of Canada's Podcast, focusing on Dave's upcoming presentation at Bouchercon in…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastMelodie Campbell, The Pharaoh’s Curse Murders
Erik D’Souza speaks with author Melodie Campbell about her Merry Widow Murders series set in the 1920s. Melodie discusses her latest book, The Pharaoh’s Cursed…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastVicki Grant, nominated for Best Juvenile / YA Crime Book
Erik D’Souza interviews Vicki Grant, discussing her book, Death by Whoopi Cushion (published by Tundra Books), which is nominated for Best Juvenile/YA Crime…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastLorna Poplak, nominated for The Brass Knuckles Award for Best Nonfiction Crime
Erik D’Souza interviews Lorna Poplak about her book, On the Lamb, Great and Not-So-Great Escapes from Prison" (published by Dundurn Press), which is nominated…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastAngela Douglas, nominated for Best Crime Novel Set in Canada
Erik D’Souza interviews Angela Douglas, whose debut novel, Every Fall (published by EOB Publishing), is nominated for Best Crime Novel Set in Canada, sponsored…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastBarbara Stokes, nominated for Best Unpublished Crime Novel
Erik D'Souza interviews Barbara Stokes, discussing her nomination for Best Unpublished Crime Novel manuscript written by an unpublished author, sponsored by…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastSteve Laflamme, finaliste pour Meilleur livre de crime en langue française
Cette entrevue en français a eu lieu entre Francisca Bullock et Steve Laflamme, finaliste du Prix d'excellence 2026 de Crime Writers of Canada dans la…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastJan Field, nominated for Best Crime First Novel
Erik D'Souza interviews Jan Field about her novel, Yesterday Lies (published by La Cloche Publishing), which has been nominated for Best Crime First Novel…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastKathleen Lippa, nominated for the Brass Knuckles Award for Best Nonfiction Crime Book
Erik D'Souza interviews Kathleen Lippa, discussing her book, The Arctic Predator: The Crimes of Edward Horn Against Children in Canada's North (published by…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastRick Mofina is the recipient of the 2026 Grand Master Award
Erik D'Souza interviews Rick Mofina, the recipient of the 2026 Grand Master Award from Crime Writers of Canada, to discuss his career and new book, One Second…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastC.S. Porter, nominated for Best Crime Novel Set in Canada
Erik D'Souza interviews C.S. Porter, discussing his nominated novel, Salt on Her Tongue (published by Vagrant Press), for the Best Novel Set in Canada Award…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastA.L. Wahdel, nominated Best Crime First Novel
Erik D'Souza interviews A.L. Wahdel about his nomination for Best First Crime Novel, sponsored by Melodie Campbell, for his debut book, Too Dark for the Light…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastShelley Adina is nominated for The Whodunit Award
Erik D'Souza speaks with Shelley Adina about her nomination for the Whodunit Award for Best Traditional Mystery for, The Engineer's Nemesis (published by…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastRay Critch, nominee for Best Crime First Novel
Erik D'Souza interviews Ray Critch, a lawyer from St. John's, Newfoundland, who has been nominated for the Best First Crime Novel Award, sponsored by Melodie…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastTamara L. Miller is nominated for the Peter Robinson Award
Erik D’Souza interviews Tamara L. Miller, a nominee for the Peter Robinson Award for Best Crime Novel for her debut book, Into the Fall (published by Thomas…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastLaury Silvers, nominee for The Whodunit Award
Erik D’Souza interviews Laury Silvers, discussing her nomination for the Whodunit Award for Best Traditional Mystery sponsored by Jane Doe, for her book, Some…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastAlice Fitzpatrick is nominated for the Whodunit Award
Erik D’Souza interviews Alice Fitzpatrick about her nomination for the Whodunit Award for Best Traditional Mystery, sponsored by Jane Doe, for her novel A Dark…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastBarbara Fradkin is nominated for Best Crime Short Story
Erik D’Souza interviews Barbara Fradkin about the nomination of her story, Cold Shock, which appears in A Capital Mystery Anthology, published by Ottawa Press…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastM.H. Callway, nominee for Best Crime Short Story
Erik D’Souza interviews Madeleine Harris-Callway, discussing her nomination for the story, The Lost Diner (published in Pulp Literature issue 47) in the Best…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastIona Whishaw, a nominee for The Whodunit Award
Erik D'Souza interviews Iona Whishaw, whose novel, The Cost of a Hostage (Published by TouchWood Editions), is nominated for the Whodunit Award for Best…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastLis Angus is nominated for Best Crime Novel Set in Canada and Best Crime Short Story
Erik D’Souza interviews Lis Angus, who is nominated for two awards. Her novel, That Other Family (published by Next Chapter), is nominated for Best Crime Novel…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastJohn L. Hill’s book Acts of Darkness is nominated for the Brass Knuckles Award
Erik D'Souza interviews John L. Hill about his nominated book, Acts of Darkness, Notorious Criminals, Their Defenders, Prosecutors, and Jailers (Published by…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastJoel Nedecky, Nominated for Best Crime First Novel
Joel Nedecky is nominated for Best Crime First Novel, sponsored by Melodie Campbell, with a $1000 prize. Erik D'Souza interviews Joel Nedecky, a Winnipeg…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastRobert Cree with Therese Greenwood, Nominated for Brass Knuckles Award
Robert Cree and Therese Greenwood's book, The Many Names of Robert Cree: How a First Nations Chief, Brought Ancient Wisdom to Big Business and Prosperity to…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastDavid L. Tucker, Nominee for Best Crime First Novel
In this podcast, Erik D’Souza interviews David L. Tucker, a nominee for Best Crime First Novel, sponsored by Melodie Campbell, for his debut crime novel, A…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastJack David, co-founder of ECW Press
Erik D’Souza interviews Jack David, co-founder of ECW Press, a Canadian book publisher founded in 1974 that has published over 2,000 books across various…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastJennifer Hillier, Canadian Guest of Honour at Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary
In this podcast, Erik D’Souza interviews Jennifer Hillier, the Canadian Guest of Honour at Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary, to discuss her writing and upcoming…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastMark Greaney, American Guest of Honour at Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary
In this podcast, Erik D’Souza talks with Mark Graney, the American Guest of Honor for Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary. It focused on his writing career and…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastVicki Delany: Cozy Guest of Honour at Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary
Erik D’Souza interviews Vicki Delany as part of the Bouchercon series podcasts. The discussion covers Vicki's creative process and her approach to series…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastKevin Sands, Kid’s Guest of Honour at Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary
Erik D'Souza interviews Kevin Sands, author of the Blackthorn Key Adventures and Thieves of Shadow Fantasy Heist series, as part of the Bouchercon series…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastLouise Penny, Lifetime Achievement Guest of Honour at Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary
In this special edition podcast interview for Bouchercon, Erik D'Souza speaks with Louise Penny, the Lifetime Achievement Guest of Honour, about her career and…
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Pamela McDowell: Chair of the Local Organizing Committee for Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary
In this podcast, we discuss BoucherCon 2026, the mystery and crime fiction convention in Calgary, with the Chair of the Local Organizing Committee, Pamela…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastWilliam Wodhams, Thirty Feet Under
William Wodhams lives in Vancouver with his wife and an ill-behaved dog. His first novel, Declan Tucker's Grand Debut, was published in December 2024. His…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastHope Thompson, Dark Thoughts and Other Stories
In this podcast, Hope Thompson discusses her short story collection Dark Thoughts and Other Stories, which blends noir elements with character-driven…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastG.D. Stickles, Purging of Paradise
G.D. Stickles is the pen name for Gary Stickles, who grew up in a small town near Niagara Falls. Over the years, he has pursued diverse professional roles…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastAlan R. Warren, Peace, Love, and Murder: The Charles Manson Story
ALAN R. WARREN is a Bestselling Author, producer and lead host of the popular radio shows House of Mystery and Inside Writing, both heard on 106.5 F.M. Los…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastLaurie McLure, In The Dark Shadows
Laurie McLure has a passion for crime fiction and for those who read it, write it, edit, and publish it. Laurie garnered significant experience throughout her…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastTony Berryman, On Borrowed Time
Tony writes mysteries and thrillers, two fingers at a time. His first massage therapy thriller, The Night Nurse, was published in 2020. His second, On Borrowed…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastJuanita R. Violini, The Mystery Bones Method Diagrams
Juanita R. Violini is a mystery creator and author known for her long career crafting interactive whodunits and exploring the strange edges of reality. For…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastAngela van Breemen, Revenge is Not Enough
Angela van Breemen is a graduate of the University of Guelph with a degree in management economics and was a co-owner of a dental supply company. After the…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastDawn Rodger, Scattered Garbage
Dawn Rodger grew up in Scarborough in the 1980s during Paul Bernardo's rampage. She is also a trauma survivor from domestic violence and narcissistic abuse…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastJoel Nedecky. The Broken Detective
Winnipeg author Joel Nedecky has always loved stories, yet most of his childhood was spent playing hockey. It wasn’t until university that he discovered a…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastBernadette Cox & Mike Martin, A Capital Mystery Anthology
In this episode, we have the editors of A CAPITAL MYSTERY ANTHOLOGY, the mostly retired public relations professional, writer and editor Bernadette Cox and the…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastPeter Thomas Pontsa, The Santity of Freedom
Peter Thomas Pontsa is a Canadian author known for his thrilling William Fox Adventure Series, which includes Outfoxed (2023) and Sanctity of Freedom (2025)…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastShane Peacock, A Place of Secrets
As an author of novels (for YA readers and adults), playwright, journalist, and screenwriter, Shane Peacock has always been interested in larger-than-life…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastJoanne Kormylo, The Resistance Daughter
Joanne Kormylo’s debut novel, THE RESISTANCE DAUGHTER, is a work of historical fiction inspired by true stories. She is the daughter of a WWII bomber pilot and…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastRosemary McCracken, Riversong
Born and raised in Montreal, Rosemary McCracken has worked on newspapers across Canada as a reporter, editor, editorial writer, arts reviewer, and restaurant…