Carla Buckley, Jen Forbus, and Michael Harvey discuss how Midwestern settings influence crime fiction. They explore how landscape, weather, and tight knit communities shape character and plot, and why the region lends itself to stories that feel grounded, tense, and emotionally resonant.
The Kitchen of Bernice Wise: Cooking, Myth, and Murder in Cozy Mysteries
Honora Finkelstein and Susan Smily invite listeners into a playful blend of storytelling, science, and culinary history. As Susan prepares a three course meal, they explore the myths and facts surrounding aphrodisiacs and show how food can become a vivid and memorable...




