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The Story Blender is a new show brought to you by Suspense Radio and hosted by Author Steven James and Jose Castillo. Fans, readers and of course authors should all be listening to this show.  Steven James is a critically acclaimed novelist and author of more than thirty books of fiction and nonfiction. He has a Master’s Degree in Storytelling, serves as a contributing editor for Writer’s Digest Magazine, and has taught writing and creative storytelling around the world. Publishers Weekly calls him "[A] master storyteller at the peak of his game.” His thriller, The Bishop, was Suspense Magazine’s Book of the Year. When he’s not traveling and speaking he likes watching science fiction movies, trail running, and eating chicken fajitas—although not necessarily all at the same time. Jose Castillo is a creativity consultant, blogger, radio personality, author, entrepreneur, web guru, conference speaker, dad, and salsa maker extraordinaire. (Jose, I’ll need you to write up a bio. This is just a start ;) Show #4

SHOW TITLE: FORENSIC SCIENCE ON TRIAL: THE HONORABLE DONALD SHELTON ON FORENSIC SCIENCE AND THE COURTS   BIO: Currently the Director of the Criminal Justice Program at the University of Michigan, the Honorable Donald E Shelton served as as the Chief Judge in the 22nd Judicial Court — the Washtenaw County Trial Court, where he had been a circuit court judge from 1990 until his retirement from the bench last year. In addition to his law degree, he has advanced degrees in Criminology, Criminal Justice and Judicial Studies, and has taught at the college level since 1971. He is the author of numerous books, articles, and studies on forensic science evidence and the judicial system -- as well as other topics concerning criminal justice. Two of his most recent works are Forensic Science in Court: Challenges in the Twenty-first Century and Forensic Science Evidence: Can the Law Keep Up With Science?

Beyond the Cover is hosted by CEO / Publisher of Suspense Magazine John Raab and reviewer / author Jeff Ayers. Tonight's show will feature Kathleen Antrim: Kathleen Antrim is the award-winning author of the bestselling political thriller, “Capital Offense.”  As a national correspondent and columnist, she wrote for “NewsMax Magazine,” the “San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Examiner Newspapers,” and was featured weekly on KSFO radio and the nationally syndicated show, “Battle Line.”  Antrim has appeared on such television shows as “Hannity and Colmes.” She worked on Capitol Hill behind the scenes in the U.S. Senate, while researching and writing the biography of former Virginia Governor and U.S. Senator George Allen. She serves on the Board of Directors, and is Co-President, of International Thriller Writers. Antrim is also on the Board of Directors for the San Francisco Writers Conference, a member of the Authors Guild, the National Press Club, and Mystery Writers of America.

Suspense Radio brings you two hours of radio talking with three outstanding authors.  First up we will have NY Times Bestselling author Erica Spindler. Next up will be author Sandra Block. And rounding out this show will be author Marilyn Ida Horowitz.  Each author will bring their unique style of writing straight to you.  Don't miss this episode and all the episodes here on Suspense Radio. Every show is available to listen to on demand. You can either listen to all the shows here, or simply subscribe to the podcast on Itunes. Suspense Radio is brought to you by Suspense Magazine.  

The Story Blender is a new show brought to you by Suspense Radio and hosted by Author Steven James and Jose Castillo. Fans, readers and of course authors should all be listening to this show.  Steven James is a critically acclaimed novelist and author of more than thirty books of fiction and nonfiction. He has a Master’s Degree in Storytelling, serves as a contributing editor for Writer’s Digest Magazine, and has taught writing and creative storytelling around the world. Publishers Weekly calls him "[A] master storyteller at the peak of his game.” His thriller, The Bishop, was Suspense Magazine’s Book of the Year. When he’s not traveling and speaking he likes watching science fiction movies, trail running, and eating chicken fajitas—although not necessarily all at the same time. Jose Castillo is a creativity consultant, blogger, radio personality, author, entrepreneur, web guru, conference speaker, dad, and salsa maker extraordinaire.  Show #3 - David Morrell - New York Times Bestselling Novelist I’ll be

SHOW TITLE: Spy vs Spy vs Spy: An Interview with the Queen of Espionage Gayle Lynds Join DP Lyle and Jan Burke in conversation with best-selling author and Queen of Espionage Gayle Lynds and learn about the world of clandestine activity, both real and fictional. BIO: Gayle began her writing career as a reporter for The Arizona Republic, where her investigative reporting made such an impact that it led to changes in state legislation. Later she was an editor with rare Top Secret security clearance at a government think tank, where assorted shadowy figures passed through silently and not only ideas but people seemed to bounce off the walls. She was inspired. Soon she began writing literary short stories, which were published in literary journals, and at the same time in what some considered schizophrenic, she also wrote male pulp novels in the Nick Carter and Mack Bolan series. She is now a New York Times bestselling author of ten spy novels. Library Journal has called her the Reigning Queen of Espionage. He

"Beyond The Cover" is the newest show to the Suspense Radio Network.  Hosted by John Raab and Jeff Ayers, this is the show where you will be educated, entertained, dazzled and more. We will read reviews on the air, tell you which books to watch for, give you tips on how to get reviewed and other marketing and publishing ideas.  You will bestselling authors giving you their tips and stories.  Today's show we will be having Tess Gerritsen on to talk about her lastest book, but also many different things having to do with storytelling, marketing, publishing and more.  "Beyond The Cover" can be heard every other Monday starting at 7:30 pm pacific time, right here on the Suspense Radio Network. 

Suspense Radio has a "killer" show for you today. Two hours, with four great authors. It is sure to be very interesting. We are going to kick it off with #1 NY Times Bestselling author Lisa Gardner.  Next up will be Rececca Scherm. Then author Anthony Horowitz and finshed off with Gerrie Ferris Finger.   Suspense Radio is brought to you by Suspense Magazine. Suspense Radio network has four shows. "Beyond The Cover", "The Story Blender", "Crime and Science Radio" and "Suspense Radio Inside Edition / One on One".  We have you covered for everything suspense / thriller / horror and mystery. 

The Story Blender is a new show brought to you by Suspense Radio and hosted by Author Steven James and Jose Castillo. Fans, readers and of course authors should all be listening to this show.  Steven James is a critically acclaimed novelist and author of more than thirty books of fiction and nonfiction. He has a Master’s Degree in Storytelling, serves as a contributing editor for Writer’s Digest Magazine, and has taught writing and creative storytelling around the world. Publishers Weekly calls him "[A] master storyteller at the peak of his game.” His thriller, The Bishop, was Suspense Magazine’s Book of the Year. When he’s not traveling and speaking he likes watching science fiction movies, trail running, and eating chicken fajitas—although not necessarily all at the same time. Jose Castillo is a creativity consultant, blogger, radio personality, author, entrepreneur, web guru, conference speaker, dad, and salsa maker extraordinaire. (Jose, I’ll need you to write up a bio. This is just a start ;) Show #2

SHOW TITLE: Small Town Cop; Big Time Police Chief: An Interview with Chief Scott Silverii   BIO: Scott Silverii, PhD has been in law enforcement for over 22 years and since 2011 has served as chief of police in Thibodaux, LA. He has often challenged the traditions of law enforcement with progressive leadership centered on community service, accountability and an intelligence-led ideology. Having commanded every major criminal division for a nationally accredited agency, he also serves as a national subject matter expert in data-driven approaches to crime and traffic safety. Chief Silverii, having earned a Master of Public Administration and a Doctor of Philosophy was appointed to the IACP’s prestigious Research Advisory Committee. He was awarded NHTSA’s highest honor for public service, and recently invited by the Bureau of Justice Statistics’ Director to serve on the national Crime Indicators Working Group for assessing and revising the Uniform Crime Reporting system.

SHOW TITLE: Chasing Monsters; Running From Monsters: An Interview with Douglas Preston, Best-selling Author of The Monster Of Florence BIO: Douglas Preston has published twenty-eight books, nonfiction and fiction, several of which have been #1 New York Times bestsellers. He writes for the New Yorker magazine and taught nonfiction writing at Princeton University. His most recent nonfiction book, The Monster of Florence, is being made into a movie starring George Clooney. He is the co-creator, with Lincoln Child, of the Agent Pendergast series of novels

"Beyond the Cover" is hosted by Jeff Ayers and John Raab. This is one of the newest shows to be on the Suspense Radio station. Here you will be in the middle of the publishing world. We will talk reviews, publishing business, writing, how to get reviewed, how to published and so much more. Tim O'Mara:  I was raised on Long Island and now live in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen with my wife and daughter. Since graduating from SUNY New Paltz, I’ve held jobs ranging from camp counselor to cab driver to housepainter to videographer. I’ve been teaching in the NYC (Williamsburg, Brooklyn and the Upper West Side of Manhattan) public school system since 1987. I currently co-produce a bi-weekly reading series on the Lower East Side featuring writers from across the tri-state area.

Suspense Radio is back with 60 minutes and two fantastic guests, Kelli Stanley and Elizabeth Heiter. Kelli Stanley with City of Ghosts: For the United States, war is on the horizon. For Miranda Corbie, private investigator and erstwhile escort, there are debts to be paid and memories—long-suppressed and willfully forgotten—to be resurrected. Enter the U.S. State Department and the man who helped Miranda get her PI license. A man she owes. A man who asks her to track a chemistry professor here in San Francisco whom he suspects is a spy for the Nazis. Playing along may get Miranda a ticket to Blitz-bombed England and answers about her past…if she survives. Through sordid back alleys and art gallery halls, from drag dress nightclubs to a Nazi costume ball, Miranda's journey into fear takes her on the famed City of San Francisco streamliner and to Reno, Nevada, the Biggest Little City in the World…where she finds herself framed for a murder she never anticipated. Forced to go underground, Miranda soldiers on

The Story Blender is a new show brought to you by Suspense Radio and hosted by Author Steven James and Jose Castillo. Fans, readers and of course authors should all be listening to this show.  Steven James is a critically acclaimed novelist and author of more than thirty books of fiction and nonfiction. He has a Master’s Degree in Storytelling, serves as a contributing editor for Writer’s Digest Magazine, and has taught writing and creative storytelling around the world. Publishers Weekly calls him "[A] master storyteller at the peak of his game.” His thriller, The Bishop, was Suspense Magazine’s Book of the Year. When he’s not traveling and speaking he likes watching science fiction movies, trail running, and eating chicken fajitas—although not necessarily all at the same time. Jose Castillo is a creativity consultant, blogger, radio personality, author, entrepreneur, web guru, conference speaker, dad, and salsa maker extraordinaire. (Jose, I’ll need you to write up a bio. This is just a start ;) Show #1

Welcome to the pilot show of "Beyond the Cover" where your hosts John Raab and Jeff Ayers will take you inside the pages and beyond where you will hear live author interviews, book reviews, publishing help, writing business, marketing help and much more. Fans, readers and authors will be able to take away something from this show.   John Raab is the CEO / Publisher of Suspense Magazine along with hosting Suspense Radio Inside Edition and Suspense Radio One on One.   Jeff Ayers is a reviewer that has done reviews for several different magazines and sites including the Associated Press (yea he reads more than anyone I know). James Abel will join us to talk about his latest book "White Plague" So don't miss out and tune in. 

Welcom back everyone. Suspense Radio is back with their first show of 2015.  90 minutes of Suspense Radio is what awaits you. We have a lot of exciting news with the radio stations this year. Not only do we have Crime and Science Radio starting back up on January 17th, but we have two new shows coming to you. First on January 12th, John Raab and Jeff Ayers bring you inside the pages "Beyond the Cover" with a new review, interview, business news and publishing help. The show will run every other Monday at 7:30 pm pacific time. And then next we have bestselling author Steven James, author of the Patrick Bowers series and his co-host Jose Castillo, creativity consultant, blogger, radio personality, author and much more. This new show is called "The Story Blender" bringing you the best in the art of storytelling. The first show airs on January 23rd and then every other Friday at 7:00 pm pacific time.  But today's show has three fantastic authors.  First up will be Alan Finn, followed by Nicholas Pengelley and th

SHOW TITLE: Watching the Detectives: Investigative Journalism and Forensic Science — An Interview with Douglas Starr  BIO: Douglas Starr is the co-director of the graduate Program in Science and Medical Journalism at Boston University. He is the author of The Killer of Little Shepherds: A True Crime Story and the Birth of Forensic Science and of BLOOD: An Epic History of Medicine and Commerce. Professor Starr’s writings about science, medicine, public health and the environment have appeared in The New Yorker, Slate, Discover, The New Republic, Science, Smithsonian, Public Television, National Public Radio, The Los Angeles Times, Sports Illustrated, The Christian Science Monitor, Boston Sunday Globe Magazine and other media outlets. 

SHOW TITLE: What You Did Here Told Me Who You Are: An Interview with Criminal Behavior Expert Mark Safarik BIO: Mark Safarik is a former FBI Supervisory Special Agent with thirty years of law enforcement experience, twelve of which were logged in its elite Profiling Unit. He learned about criminal behavior from one of the masters of the field, Robert K. Ressler, with whom he later worked when Mr. Ressler established Forensic Behavioral Services International, which provides expertise in the analysis and interpretation of criminal behavior through crime and crime scene analysis, crime scene reconstruction, offender deterrability, premises liability, litigation support in criminal and civil cases, and expert testimony.

Suspense Radio ends the 2014 campaign with two hours and four outstanding authors.  Sheila Lowe, Robert Blake Whitehill, Susan Santangelo and Joe Lane. Sheila's latest book Inkslingers Ball: A firebombing, a young girl found dead in a dumpster, and the disappearance of an investigative journalist. In Inkslingers Ball, Claudia Rose is back and her troubled young friend, Annabelle Giordano has a secret tattoo that could get her killed. Claudia joins forces with her LAPD detective lover Joel Jovanic, who uncovers a tantalizing handwritten document that has the potential to break several cases wide open.  Robert Blake Whitehill's latest book Tap Rack Bang: Former Navy SEAL Ben Blackshaw lurks in solitude aboard the shoaled wreck of the American Mariner in the Chesapeake Bay. He is awakened one stormy spring night when a drifting dinghy slams into the old ship’s hull. Blackshaw investigates, and discovers there is only one occupant in the sinking boat, a naked young woman lying unconscious in the bilge.  Susan

Suspense Radio One on One with Treva Hall Melvin. Suspense Radio One on One is brought to you by Suspense Magazine and in partnership with partners in crime tours.  Synopsis: Mr. Samuel's Penny It’s 1972 and fourteen-year-old New Yorker Elizabeth Landers is sent to the sleepy town of Ahoskie, North Carolina to spend the summer with relatives. Her expectation of boredom is quickly dispelled when police sirens and flashing lights draw her to a horrible scene at the Danbury Bridge. Mr. Samuel, owner of Samuel’s Lumber Yard, has driven his car off the bridge and into the river, drowning himself and his daughter. The medical examiner thinks it’s an accident, but the Sheriff finds fresh bullet holes on the bridge right where the skid marks are. Curiously, Mr. Samuel died clutching a unique 1909 wheat penny—a penny that is then stolen from the Sheriff’s office. Lizbeth witnesses Miss Violet’s grief upon learning that her husband and child are dead, and decides she will help by finding the penny. Her search involv