That’s the name of Shawn Reilly Simmons’ podcast, and now I know it’s true. Shawn — an author and one of the brains behind the annual Malice Domestic traditional mystery festival — is super easy to talk to, and that means we authors tend to spill the beans about Hold Me Down, my writing process, my greatest fears, and more. Curious? Listen in here.

EP224: 5CQ for Mark Greaney, #1 NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR of MIDNIGHT BLACK – Five Compelling Questions with Shawn
Shawn chats with Mark Greaney about the new Gray Man novel, MIDNIGHT BLACK, the evolution of his character, the importance of thorough research in writing, his writing process and work ethic, the surreal experience of seeing his work adapted into film, the challenges of writing, and personal anecdotes that shaped his journey as a writer.
- EP224: 5CQ for Mark Greaney, #1 NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR of MIDNIGHT BLACK
- EP223: 5CQ for James T. Bartlett, Author of THE ALASKAN BLONDE and GOURMET GHOSTS OF LOS ANGELES
- EP222: 5CQ for Mary Karnes, Author of SAVE THE FATE
- EP221: 5CQ for Rose Kerr, Author of DEATH AT THE SCOTTISH BROCH
- EP220: 5CQ for AX Foster, Author of GAVEL TO GAVEL