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, including hospitality worker, accountant, restaurateur, copywriter, and copy editor. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he is also a husband and father.

His debut thriller, Purging of Paradise, was recently released by Pegasus Publishers. The novel is set in Hawaii and follows ex-cop Eric Wakefield, who becomes a private investigator and is embroiled in a chilling cat-and-mouse game with a serial killer.

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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 Angeles/102.3 F.M. Riverside/ 1050 A.M. Palm Springs/ 540 A.M. KYAH Salt Lake City/ 1150 A.M. KKNW Seattle/Tacoma and Phoenix.

​Al started writing articles for True Case Files Magazine and is still a contributor for Serial Killer Magazine. Since then, he has completed 38 non-fiction books covering true crime, cults, human trafficking, history, and memoirs for three different publishers, including RJ Parker/Vronksy Publishing in Toronto, Canada & WildBlue Press in Colorado, America.

​His bestselling True Crime Books in Canada are Beyond Suspicion: The True Story of Colonel Russell Williams, which was featured on CNN's Lies, Crimes, & Videos in Season 4 in the Fall of 2022, and Murder Times Six: The True Story of the Wells Gray Park Murders.

In this podcast, we will discuss his newest book, Peace, Love, and Murder: The Charles Manson Story. He explores how Manson could only have thrived in the unique atmosphere of 1960s San Francisco and Los Angeles—a turbulent backdrop of war protests, psychedelic experimentation, and a generation desperate for change. Alongside this cultural portrait, the book provides rare insight into the backgrounds of each member of the so-called “Family,” showing how their vulnerabilities and desires made them susceptible to Manson’s influence.

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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 career in government and while working and volunteering with a variety of not-for-profit organizations. Laurie is a member of the Mystery Writers of America and the Crime Writers of Canada. She is the author of Mountain Shadows and In The Dark Shadows. The great loves of Laurie's life are her family, animals, travel, and potato chips. Laurie is a full-time writer working on her third book of the Mountain Shadows Mysteries Series.

In this podcast, we will discuss her second novel, In The Dark Shadows.

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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 Time, hit the shelves in 2025.

Tony spent 17 years as a registered massage therapist in Vancouver and now works for Parks Canada. When he’s not making a paycheque or writing books, he can be found hiking and paddling the Columbia Valley or trying out new recipes on unsuspecting guests.

Tony also co-writes with Juanita Rose Violini, his life partner and murder mystery plots expert, under the pen name Trigger Jones. Trigger’s first two sci-fi adventure books, Gravity Doesn’t Lie and Atmosphere Meltdown, are available now. The first book in their time travel treasure hunt series will be out soon.

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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 nearly two decades, she produced live murder‑mystery events in Vancouver, an experience that shaped her signature blend of solvable puzzles and theatrical fun.

She is also the creative force behind Mystery Factory, a company built on more than thirty years of designing clever, audience‑friendly mystery plots. Mystery Factory grew out of her earlier venture, Masterpiece Mysterys, and continues her mission of helping writers and performers build compelling, fair‑play mysteries.

In this podcast, we will discuss her most recent book, The MYSTERY BONES METHOD DIAGRAMS. It’s a self-guided course that tells you everything you need to know, from beginning to end, about how to plot a murder mystery story.

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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 company was sold, she turned her focus to writing, music, and volunteering her time at Procyon Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre. In 2024, she published her first novel, Past Life’s Revenge, a crime thriller with a twist of spiritualism. Angela is a Soprano Soloist and a firm believer in giving back to the community.

She lives in Loretto, Ontario, with her husband, Peter Thomas Pontsa, author of the Inspector William Fox Series. In this podcast, we will discuss her second novel in The David Harris and Emma Jackson Mystery series, Revenge is Not Enough.

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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.

She has a BMUS from the University of Western Ontario, and a BEd from the University of Toronto. She is a clarinetist and has played in community bands her entire adult life. She taught elementary school music for twenty-five years.

Dawn has published a previous book, a memoir called I Could Almost Touch the Devil. In this podcast we discussed her debut crime novel, Scattered Garbage. She lives in the Greater Toronto Area with her loving husband, five beautiful children and their beloved dog, Cupcake.

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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 passion for all types of fiction. In 2023, his novel, The Broken Detective, was shortlisted for The Award for Best Unpublished Manuscript, sponsored by ECW Press. We are chatting today because The Broken Detective was recently published by Run Amok Crime.

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