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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 PodcastTimothy S. Johnston, A Blanket of Steel
Timothy S. Johnston is the author of the Science Fiction/Thriller The Rise of Oceania series, which includes The War Beneath, The Savage Deeps, Fatal Depth…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastIona Whishaw, The Cost of a Hostage
Iona Whishaw has been a youth worker, social worker, teacher, and an award-winning High School Principal, who continued with her writing throughout her working…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastVicki Delany, More Than Sorrow
Vicki Delany is one of Canada’s most prolific and varied crime writers and a national bestseller in the U.S. She has written more than forty books: clever…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastKaren Grose, All June Left Behind
Karen Grose is from Toronto, Canada. Her debut novel, The Dime Box, was selected by Amnesty International for its 2021 Book Club. Her second is Flat Out Lies…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastDean Jobb, nominated for Best Nonfiction Crime Book
Dean Jobb’s book, A Gentleman and a Thief: The Daring Jewel Heists of a Jazz Age Rogue, (published by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.) is nominated for The Brass…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastWilliam Watt, nominated for the Best Unpublished Crime Novel Manuscript
William Watt’s novel, Predators in the Shadows, is nominated for the Best Unpublished Crime Novel manuscript written by an unpublished author sponsored by ECW…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastLiz Ireland, nominated for Best Crime Novella
Liz Ireland’s novella, Mrs. Claus and the Candy Corn Caper (published in Halloween Cupcake Murder, by Kensington Press) is nominated for Best Crime Novella…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastLinda Sanche, nominated for Best Crime Short Story
Linda’s debut short story “The Electrician” was published this past November in the Sisters in Crime – Canada West’s anthology, Crime Wave 3: Dangerous Games…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastLorrie Potvin, nominated for the Best Unpublished Crime Novel Manuscript
Lorrie Potvin’s novel, A Trail's Tears, is nominated for the Best Unpublished Crime Novel Manuscript written by an unpublished author sponsored by ECW Press…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastDavid A. Poulsen, nominated for Best Juvenile / YA Crime Book
David A. Poulsen novel, The Dark Won't Wait, (published by Red Deer Press) is nominated for Best Juvenile / YA Crime Book sponsored by Superior Shores Press…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastNate Hendley, nominated for The Brass Knuckles Award
Nate Hendley’s book, Atrocity on the Atlantic: Attack on a Hospital Ship During the Great War (published by Dundurn Press) is nominated for The Brass Knuckles…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastJohanne Seymore, nominated for Best French Language Crime Book.
Johanne Seymore’s novel Fracture (published by Libre Expression) is nominated for Best French Language Crime Book. (Vous pouvez retrouver la version Française…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastJohanne Seymore, nominé pour le meilleur livre policier en langue Française.
Le roman Fracture de Johanne Seymore (publié par Libre Expression) est nominé pour le meilleur livre policier en langue française. (You can find the English…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastCatherine Astolfo is nominated for The Best Crime Short Story
Catherine Astolfo is nominated for The Best Crime Short Story, for her story Farmer Knudson, From Auntie Beers: A Book of Connected Short Stories, published by…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastJohn L. Hill, Nominated for The Brass Knuckles Award
John L. Hill’s Novel, The Rest of the [True Crime] Story,(Published by AOS Publishing) is nominated forThe Brass Knuckles Award for Best Nonfiction Crime Book…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastPamela Jones, Nominated for the Best Crime Novella
Pamela Jones’s book, The Windmill Mystery, (published by Austin Macauley Publishers) is nominated for the Best Crime Novella sponsored by Carrick Publishing…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastMarianne K. Miller, nominated for the Best Crime First Novel
Marianne K. Miller’s novel, We Were the Bullfighters, is nominated for the Best Crime First Novel, sponsored by Melodie Campbell with a prize of $1000…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastTherese Greenwood, Nominated for Best Crime Short Story
Therese Greenwood is nominated for Best Crime Short Story for her story, Hatcheck Bingo, from The 13th Letter, A Mesdames and Messieurs of Mayhem Anthology…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastTwist Phelan, Nominated for Best Crime Novella and Juvenile Crime Book
Twist Phelan is nominated for two awards in 2025. Her story Aim (featured in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine)is on the shortlist for Best Crime Novella sponsored…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastJaima Fixsen, Nominated for The Miller-Martin Award for Best Crime Novel
Jaima Fixsen’s novel The Specimen, (published by Poisoned Pen Press) is nominated for The Miller-Martin Award for Best Crime Novel, sponsored by the Boreal…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastRaye Anderson, Nominated for Best The Whodunit Award for Best Traditional Mystery
Raye Anderson's novel, The Dead Shall Inherit, (published by Signature Editions) was nominated for The Whodunit Award for Best Traditional Mystery sponsored by…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastSuzan Denoncourt, Nominated for Best Crime First Novel
Suzan Denoncourt’s novel, The Burden of Truth, (published by Suzan Denoncourt) was nominated for Best Crime First Novel, sponsored by Melodie Campbell with a…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastJim McDonald, Nominated for Best Crime First Novel
Jim McDonald has been judged a finalist for the prestigious Crime Writers of Canada Best Crime First Novel, sponsored by Melodie Campbell with a $1000 prize…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastCathy Ace, Nominated for The Whodunit Award for Best Traditional Mystery
Cathy Ace’s novel, The Corpse with the Pearly Smile, (published by Four Tails Publishing Ltd.) has been nominated for The Whodunit Award for Best Traditional…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastMelissa Yi, Nominated for Best Crime Short Story and Best Juvenile / YA Crime Book
Melissa Yi is nominated for Best Crime Short Story and Best Juvenile / YA Crime Book sponsored by Superior Shores Press. Melissa could slice your throat and…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastBrenda Chapman, Shortlisted for Best Crime Novel Set in Canada
Brenda Chapman is a Canadian crime fiction author with twenty-six published novels. In addition to short stories and standalones, she has written the lauded…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastGreg Rhyno, Nominated for Best Crime Novel Set in Canada
Greg Rhyno is the author of the Dame Polara mystery series from Cormorant Books, including Who by Fire, which was nominated for a Crime Writers of Canada Award…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastPeter Holloway, Shortlisted for Best Crime First Novel
Peter Holloway's novel THE ROARING GAME MURDERS has been nominated for the Best Crime First Novel, sponsored by Melodie Campbell, with a $1000 prize. Peter is…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastMarcelle Dubé, Nominated for Best Crime Novella sponsored by Carrick Publishing
Marcelle Dubé's story, Chuck Berry is Missing, (published in Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, July/Aug 2024 issue) is nominated for Best Crime Novella…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastWilliam Deverell, The 2025 Derrick Murdoch Award Recipient
The Derrick Murdoch Award is a special achievement award presented at the discretion of the Board Chair of Crime Writers of Canada. It recognizes individuals…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastJonathan Whitelaw. Shortlisted for The Whodunit Award for Best Traditional Mystery
In this episode, we speak to Jonathan Whitelaw. His book, The Concert Hall Killer, (HarperNorth/HarperCollins Canada) has been shortlisted for The Whodunit…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastScott Thornley, Middlemen
SCOTT THORNLEY grew up in Hamilton, Ontario, which inspired his fictional Dundurn. As president and creative director of Scott Thornley + Company, a strategic…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastKelly Young, Streets Alive on Overdrive
Kelly Young has a BA in English from the University of Waterloo and worked as a reporter for many years before becoming a swimming instructor. She has since…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastJanice MacDonald, Victor & Me in Paris
Janice MacDonald is a Canadian author of mystery novels, textbooks, non-fiction titles, and stories for both children and adults. She is best known for writing…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastMelodie Campbell, The Silent Film Star Murders
Called the “Queen of Comedy" by the Toronto Sun, Melodie Campbell was also named the “Canadian literary heir to Donald Westlake” by Ellery Queen Mystery…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastJoanna Vander Vlugt, Spy Girls
Joanna is an author, podcaster, and illustrator. her debut novel, The Unravelling, and her second novel in the Dealer’s Child were both Canadian Book Club…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastCheryl Freedman and The Bony Blithe Mini-Con
Cheryl Freedman is a long-time freelance editor who edits anything she finds interesting, including crime fiction, academic papers, Jewish mysticism books and…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastRobert Rotenberg, One Minute More
Robert Rotenberg is a crime author and criminal defense lawyer, recognized for his legal thrillers, many of which are set in Toronto. His debut novel, "Old…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastLaura Churchill Duke, Footprints in the Snow
Laura is a communication specialist and journalist in the Annapolis Valley. She is currently teaching communication to first year kinesiology students at…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastAmber Cowie, The Off Season
Amber Cowie is a BC mystery author best known for her captivating psychological thrillers. The talented author graduated from the University of Victoria and…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastAngela Douglas, Every Fall
Angela Douglas is a Canadian author who lives in the Okanagan (British Columbia) with her husband and kids. She writes thrillers and creative nonfiction. When…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastShane Peacock, As We Forgive Others
Shane Peacock is an author published in twenty languages in eighteen countries. He has won the Junior Library Guild of America Selection seven times, the…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastKatie Tallo, Buried Road
For three decades, Katie has been an award-winning screenwriter and director, collaborating on projects in animation, television and motion pictures. After…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastThe Mesdames and Messieurs of Mayhem, The 13th Letter
The Mesdames and Messieurs of Mayhem are a collective of established Canadian crime fiction authors and talented new writers of the genre. Visit their website…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastShane Joaquin Jimenez, Bondage
Shane Joaquin Jimenez is the author of the feminist neon-noir thriller novel Bondage. His writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Review of Books, Rain Taxi…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastDavid Wickenden: The Origami Deception
After 31 years in the Fire Service and attaining the rank of Deputy Fire Chief, David Wickenden retired to write thriller novels full time. He has published…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastDavid W. Barber, Mugshot
David W. Barber is a journalist and musician and the author of more than a dozen books of music (including Accidentals on Purpose; Bach, Beethoven and the…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastLorne Tepperman, Deadly Donation
Lorne Tepperman, a long-time resident of Toronto and distinguished figure in academia, ventures into the realm of fiction with his debut work. As a Professor…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastA.J. Devlin, Bronco Buster
A.J. Devlin has a BFA in Screenwriting from Chapman University, a MFA in Screenwriting from the American Film Institute Conservatory, and has worked as a…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastWinona Kent: Author of the Jason Davey Series & The 2024/2025 Chair of The CWC
Winona Kent was born in London, England and grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan, where she completed her BA in English at the University of Regina. After moving to…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastMaureen Jennings, March Roars
Maureen Jennings is the author of the beloved Murdoch mystery books, which have sold hundreds of thousands of copies in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K. The…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastJ. Ivanel Johnson: Just A Stale Mate
J. Ivanel Johnson is the pen name for an author living with (dis)Ability who now resides in the Appalachian range of Northwestern New Brunswick on a small farm…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastJ. Woollcott, Blood Relations
J. Woollcott is a Canadian author born in Belfast, N. Ireland. She is a graduate of the Humber School for Writers in Toronto. She has won the RWA Daphne du…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastJonathan Whitelaw and The Concert Hall Killer
Jonathan Whitelaw is a Scottish author, journalist, and broadcaster. He now calls Grand Prairie, Alberta home. His cozy crime novels are a delightful blend of…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastRaye Anderson: Sing a Song of Summer
Raye Anderson is a Scots Canadian who taught Drama and ran Theatre and Community arts programs for many years, notably at Prairie Theatre Exchange in Winnipeg…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastDelvin Chatterson and Bad Boys in Boston
Delvin Chatterson is the internationally acclaimed author of the Dale Hunter Thriller Series, an explosive mix of crime and corruption in the computer business…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastWilliam Deverell and The Long-Shot Trial
William Deverell is a Canadian novelist, activist, and criminal lawyer. He is one of Canada’s best-known novelists, whose first book, Needles, which drew on…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastMelissa Yi, The Shapes of Wrath
Melissa Yi’s novel, Shapes of Wrath, was nominated for The Howard Engel Award for Best Crime Novel Set in Canada sponsored by Charlotte Engel and CWC. Melissa…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastMarcelle Dubé, Reversion
Marcelle Dubé writes mystery and speculative fiction novels and short stories. She grew up near Montreal, lived in the Yukon for 35 years and now calls Alberta…
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastWilliam Wodhams, Thirty Feet Under
Thirty Feet Under, a novel by William Woodhams was nominated for The Award for Best Unpublished Manuscript. Bill lives in Burlington, Ontario. He is an author…