Monday Aug 31, 2020
TCR Episode #51 | Joel C. Rosenberg - THE JERUSALEM ASSASSIN
The Crew Reviews Podcast
The world’s greatest storytellers join co-hosts CE Albanese, Mike Houtz, and Sean Cameron to discuss the latest crime, mystery, and thriller novels you should be reading and the television series and movies you should be watching. Visit us at https://www.TheCrewReviews.com
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Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
On this inaugural Crew Capsule, the Crew highlights the work of horror author Scott Kenemore. Born in New York and educated at Kenyon College and Columbia University, Scott Kenemore is the national bestselling author of Lake of Darkness, The Grand Hotel, and Zombie Ohio, as well as numerous other works of horror and satire. He lives in Evanston, IL.
Can you learn more about Scott by visiting his website: https://scottkenemore.com/
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Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
On this episode, the Crew goes behind the scenes with literary agent Barbara Poelle. Barbara began her publishing career as a freelance copywriter and editor before joining the Goodman Agency in 2007, but feels as if she truly prepared for the industry during her brief stint as a standup comic in Los Angeles. She has found success placing thrillers, literary suspense, Young Adult and upmarket fiction and is actively seeking her next great client in those genres, but is passionate about anything with a unique voice. Barbara is also the author of Funny You Should Ask: Mostly Serious Answers to Mostly Serious Questions About the Publishing Industry (Jan, 2020) based on her Writer's Digest column of the same name.
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Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
In this episode, the Crew goes behind the scenes with bestselling and award-winning author Brian Freeman. Freeman writes psychological thrillers that have been sold in 46 countries and 22 languages. His novel SPILLED BLOOD won the award for Best Hardcover Novel in the annual Thriller Awards, and his novel THE BURYING PLACE was a finalist for the same award. He has been named by Putnam and the Robert Ludlum estate as the official author to continue Ludlum’s famous Jason Bourne franchise. THE BOURNE EVOLUTION will be released in July 2020. “My goal is to write books with haunting characters and a lightning-fast pace,” Brian says. “My stories are about the hidden intimate motives that draw people across some dark lines. The twists and turns keep you turning the pages, and each piece in the puzzle gives you new insight into the heroes, victims, and villains.” Don't forget to subscribe to our channel, hit the "LIKE" button, and leave a comment. And if you want to learn more about the guys from The Crew or see additional author interviews, visit us at http://www.thecrewreviews.com Follow us on social media:Twitter | https://twitter.com/CREWbookreviewsInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/thecrewreviewsFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/thecrewreviews/
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
On this episode, the Crew goes behind the scenes with Brad Thor. Brad is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty thrillers, including: NEAR DARK, BACKLASH (One of Suspense Magazine‘s Best Books of the Year), SPYMASTER (“One of the all-time best thriller novels” – The Washington Times), THE LAST PATRIOT (nominated Best Thriller of the Year by the International Thriller Writers Association), BLOWBACK (One of the “Top 100 Killer Thrillers of All Time” – NPR), and THE LIONS OF LUCERNE (“One of the best political thrillers ever” – Barnes & Noble).
Brad has appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, FOX News Channel, FOX Business Channel, CNN, CNN Headline News, The Blaze, and MSNBC (among others) to discuss terrorism, as well as how closely his novels of international intrigue parallel the real threats facing the world today.
Brad graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California where he studied creative writing, film, and television production. Prior to becoming a novelist, Brad was the award-winning creator, producer, writer and host of the critically acclaimed national public television series, Traveling Lite.
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Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
On this episode, the Crew goes behind the scenes with rising talent Shawn S.A. Cosby. S.A. Cosby is an Anthony award winning writer from Southeastern Virginia. His short fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies and magazines. His story "Slant-Six" was selected as a Distinguished Story in Best American MysteryStories for 2016. And his short story "The Grass Beneath My Feet" won the Anthony award for best short story in 2019. His writing has been called "gritty and heartbreaking" and "dark, thrilling and tragic."
His style and tone is influenced by his varied life experiences which includes but are not limited to being a bouncer, construction worker, retail manager and for six hours a mascot for a major fast food chain inside the world's hottest costume. When Shawn isn't crafting tales of murder and mayhem he works as a mortician's assistant.
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Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
On this episode the Crew goes behind the scenes with New York Times bestselling author Ted Bell. The author of 10 consecutive New York Times best sellers and former advertising executive, Ted Bell began his advertising career in the 1970’s as a junior copywriter at Doyle Dane Bernbach (DDB), New York. At the age of 25, he sold his first screenplay to Hollywood, as well as became the youngest vice-president in the storied history of DDB. In 1982, he joined Leo Burnett Co., Chicago, as a creative director. Four years later, at the age of 40, he was named President, Chief Creative Officer where he was credited with developing numerous innovative and award-winning advertising campaigns. In 1982, Bell joined Young & Rubicam, London, and in 1991 became the Vice Chairman and Worldwide Creative Director. Bell has won every award the advertising industry offers, including numerous Clios and Cannes Gold Lions, and while at Young & Rubicam, the Grand Prix at the Cannes Festival. In 2001, Bell retired to write full time. He has 10 consecutive New York Times Bestsellers to his credit: The Alex Hawke series of spy thrillers published by HarperCollins and the young adult targeted time travel adventure series, Nick of Timeand The Time Pirate published by St. Martins Press.
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Saturday Jul 04, 2020
Saturday Jul 04, 2020
On this Fourth of July, the Crew joins veterans and bestselling authors Dale Dye, Rip Rawlings, and Larry Bond, in a celebration of American independence. We'll also pay tribute to the USO and the hard work and support they provide our warfighters.
Happy 244th Birthday America.
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Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
On this episode, the Crew goes behind the scenes with The Real Book Spy - Ryan Steck. Praised as “one of today’s finest reviewers” by Gayle Lynds (New York Times bestseller and award-winning author), Ryan Steck has “quickly established himself as the authority on mysteries and thrillers.” (A.J. Tata, Bestselling author of the Jake Mahegan thriller series.)
Since launching The Real Book Spy, Steck has broken relevant industry news, written hundreds of book reviews, and conducted interviews with many of the genre’s top thriller authors on his way to becoming one of the most respected voices among thriller fans.
A former sports writer who transitioned into publishing word in 2014, Steck worked as a book critic and reviewer for several other websites and media outlets before launching The Real Book Spy in December of 2015. Since then, he’s worked with a number of authors as a “book doctor,” and earned a loyal following of diehard readers and become the go-to source for all things thriller.
A resident of Michigan, along with his wife and their six kids, Steck cheers on his beloved Detroit Tigers and Lions during the rare moments that he’s not reading or talking about books on social media.
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