On this episode, noir writer and poet Stephen J. Golds, editor-in-chief of Punk Noir Magazine, talks about his recent novel from Outcast Press, Shadows Slow Dancing in Derelict Rooms. Stephen was born in North London and has lived much of his life in Japan—he is the acclaimed noir writer of The Dead, The Dying, and The Gone series now available in stunning new editions from Punk Noir Press. These noir novels are Say Goodbye When I’m Gone, Always the Dead, and I’ll Pray When I’m Dying. Join us for an honest discussion of how mental illness is portrayed in crime and other fiction, how poetics do ..read more

On this episode, crime writer Alec Cizak, creator of the renowned journal Pulp Modern, talks about his new crime collection, Nobody’s Coming Home. Cizak has more than twenty years of publication/editorial history in the crime writing community—he founded All Due Respect and Uncle B. Publications. Cizak’s published novels include Cool it Down, Breaking Glass, Manifesto Destination, and Down on the Street. He has had numerous novellas and short stories published, including the story collection Lake County Incidents. Recently, Cizak founded the Independent Fiction Alliance. Buy Nobody’s Coming Ho ..read more

In this episode, crime writers Joel Nedecky and Matt Phillips discuss Sunset and Jericho, a stellar hardboiled novel written by Canada's own, Sam Wiebe. In this episode, Joel and Matt discuss the book's spellbinding plot and Sam's incredible prose. Joel Nedecky is a crime writer and Arthur Ellis Award nominee for his forthcoming book The Broken Detective, a gritty detective novel that centers around a man’s struggle to solve a crime that will guarantee the safety of his loved ones, while he faces life changing consequences of his family’s alcoholic past. | Follow Joel ..read more

In this episode, crime writers Joel Nedecky and Matt Phillips discuss A Bluebird in My Heart, a stellar neo-noir directed by Jérémie Guez and starring Roland MØller, Veerle Baetens, and Lola Le Lann. The film is available for viewing via the Shudder channel on streaming devices. In this episode, Joel and Matt discuss the film’s most interesting elements and give some little known facts about the director and star. Joel Nedecky is a crime writer and Arthur Ellis Award nominee for his forthcoming book The Broken Detective, a gritty detective novel that centers around a man’s struggle to solve a ..read more

On this episode, crime writer Vern Smith, editor of the Chinaski award-winning anthology Jacked, talks about his new novel, Scratching the Flint. Already garnering critical acclaim from respected voices in crime circles, Scratching the Flint interrogates the perceived ethics of justice, the elements culpable for the destabilization of North American policing and society, and what it means or doesn’t mean to be responsible for another person’s violent and evil demise. Join us for an engaging conversation about street-level crime fiction, the DIY ethos it takes to write six bad ass books, and th ..read more

On this episode, crime writer Jo Perry talks about poetry as fuel for fiction, the complex nature of seeing as a storyteller, and what a bad mofo Warren Zevon was…Rock ‘n’ roll, baby. Have a listen and buy a book: https://www.authorjoperry.com/ Music by Road Side Brake. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roughneckdispatch.substack.com ..read more

On this episode, crime writer Curtis Ippolito talks about his debut crime novel, writing longhand in cursive (huh?), his work as a reporter, police ride-alongs, and the shape of story. Have a listen and buy a book: https://curtisippolito.com/ Music by Road Side Brake. Sound effect of"Pencil, Writing, Close, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roughneckdispatch.substack.com ..read more

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