Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality

Matt Cost was a history major at Trinity College. He owned a mystery bookstore, a video store, and a gym, before serving a ten-year sentence as a junior high school teacher. In 2014 he was released and began writing. And that’s what he does. He writes histories and mysteries. Cost has published five books in the Mainely Mystery series. “Pirate Trap”, is the fifth book in the Clay Wolfe Trap series. For historical novels, Cost has published "At Every Hazard" and its sequel, "Love in a Time of Hate", as well as "I am Cuba". In April of 2023, Cost combined his love of histories and mysteries into a historical PI mystery set in 1923 Brooklyn, "Velma Gone Awry". Cost now lives in Brunswick, Maine, with his wife, Harper. There are four grown children: Brittany, Pearson, Miranda, and Ryan. A chocolate Lab and a basset hound round out the mix. He now spends his days at the computer, writing. Make sure to check out this author https://www.mattcost.net/ You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, or visit my website www.drkatherinehayes.com💗 • • • #authors #podcast #interview #apple #spotify #google #authorsofinstagram #books #read #reader #writerscommunity #listen #writer #write #mayhem #authorlife #author #bookstagram #blog #book #booklover #authorssupportingauthors #writersofinstagram #writers #readersofinstagram #readersofig #readersgonnaread #mystery #diversebooksmatter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katherine-hutchinson-hayes/support

Clay Stafford is an American bestselling and award-winning author, poet, screenwriter & playwright; film & television producer, director, showrunner, actor; book, film & stage reviewer, educator, and public speaker. He has sold nearly four million copies of his books, has his work distributed in sixteen languages, and has spoken as a Master of Ceremony to over one million people live. In his longtime passion as an educator at several universities, a designer of a major university curriculum, a speaker to hundreds of groups, and mentor to up-and-coming writers, screenwriters, playwrights, and poets through his volunteer-run organization Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference (https://www.killernashville.com/), which he founded, Clay has helped hundreds of writers make connections, keep up-to-date on the publishing and entertainment industries, start or jump-start careers, and find agents, publishers, and even movie deals. Make sure to check out this incredible author and talent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claystafford?igsh=ZGdzejZ1NzFsOTRo Or on his website at www.claystafford.com. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, or visit my website www.drkatherinehayes.com💗 • • • #authors #podcast #interview #apple #spotify #google #authorsofinstagram #books #read #reader #writerscommunity #listen #writer #write #mayhem #authorlife #author #bookstagram #blog #book #booklover #authorssupportingauthors #writersofinstagram #writers #readersofinstagram #readersofig #readersgonnaread #mystery #diversebooksmatter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katherine-hutchinson-hayes/support

The authors of the new biblical fiction novel, Ahoti discuss their friendship across religious differences and their partnership in writing. Miriam was born in Trenton, New Jersey, and has lived in Israel since 1970. Her love affair with the Bible and ancient sources led to her series of books on daily life in Bible times, her first historical novel The Scroll, her newest novel Ahoti – The Story of Tamar, with co-author Eva Marie Everson, and hundreds of articles. That love grew over many years as a tour educator. Miriam’s interest in the New Testament began with the respect that she learned for people of all faiths and cultures from her parents and her older brother and sister. Her writing, and her translating and editing of scholarly research on biblical antiquity on the one hand, and her 20 years as a translator on the news desk of the cutting-edge Israeli daily Haaretz, on the other, come together in a complex whole that, for Miriam, has made life in Israel a never-ending search for meaning, ever more so in troubled times. Eva Marie Everson is a multiple-award winning author and speaker who hails from the picturesque Southern town of Sylvania, Georgia. She is CEO of Word Weavers International (http://www.word-weavers.com/)and the director of Florida Christian Writers Conference (http://word-weavers.com/floridaevents). Sheenjoys coaching new authors through her company, Pen in Hand. Eva Marie and her husband make their home in Central Florida. They are the parents of three fabulous children who have blessed them with the world’s greatest grandchildren. Make sure to check out these authors: https://miriamfeinbergvamosh.com/about/ https://evamarieeversonauthor.com/ You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, or visit my website www.drkatherinehayes.com💗 • • • #authors #podcast #interview #apple #spotify #google #authorsofinstagram #books #read #reader #writerscommunity #listen #writer #write #mayhem #authorlife #author #bookstagram #blog #book #booklover #authorssupportingauthors #writersofinstagram #writers #readersofinstagram #readersofig #readersgonnaread #mystery #diversebooksmatter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katherine-hutchinson-hayes/support

Brian has spent his career in intelligence and national security beginning with his time as a decorated Air Force Intelligence officer and through his many years as a senior executive in the aerospace and defense industry. Brian was encouraged to write the story of The Able Archers by many friends who convinced him that his unique, personal insight could bring the story to life of how humanity narrowly avoided extinction in the fall of 1983. His writing is based on first-hand experience and the stories of the many intriguing people he’s encountered over the years. Brian grew up in Virginia and is married to Tracy, who is an outstanding story editor. They split their time between homes in Virginia and Florida. When Brian isn’t writing, he is a corporate board member, enjoys cycling, playing guitar and piano, and visiting with his two grandchildren. Make sure to connect with Brian J. Morra on his website: https://brianjmorra.com/ You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, or visit my website www.drkatherinehayes.com💗 • • • #authors #podcast #interview #apple #spotify #google #authorsofinstagram #books #read #reader #writerscommunity #listen #writer #write #mayhem #authorlife #author #bookstagram #blog #book #booklover #authorssupportingauthors #writersofinstagram #writers #readersofinstagram #readersofig #readersgonnaread #mystery #diversebooksmatter#AuthorDtKatherine#Murder,Mystery&MayhemLacedWithMorality --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katherine-hutchinson-hayes/support

Sally Jo Pitts is an author whose career has spanned teaching, counseling, private investigations and lie detection. For years she taught home economics-related classes, middle to college levels; worked as a high school guidance counselor; presented time and life management seminars; and relegated PI work to summers and weekends. Eventually PI work became full-time. Now investigative work gets to take a back seat to her love for writing. She has been blessed with a kaleidoscope of children in an assortment of steps, grands and greats. Home for her is in north Florida with her schnauzer, Gibbs. She invites you to step into a romance in her Hamilton Harbor Legacy series. Or if you love whodunit mysteries, she has a Seasons of Mystery series. Make sure to check out this amazing author on Instagram @sallypitts6389 You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, or visit my website www.drkatherinehayes.com💗 • • • #authors #podcast #interview #apple #spotify #google #authorsofinstagram #books #read #reader #writerscommunity #listen #writer #write #mayhem #authorlife #author #bookstagram #blog #book #booklover #authorssupportingauthors #writersofinstagram #writers #readersofinstagram #readersofig #readersgonnaread #mystery #diversebooksmatter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katherine-hutchinson-hayes/support

Another episode Jeffrey James Higgins is a former reporter and retired supervisory special agent who writes thriller novels, short stories, creative nonfiction, and essays. He has wrestled a suicide bomber, fought the Taliban in combat, and chased terrorists across five continents. He received both the Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Heroism and the DEA Award of Valor. Jeffrey has been interviewed by CNN, New York Times, Fox News, Investigation Discovery, Declassified, and USA Today. He has won numerous literary awards, including the PenCraft Book Awards Fiction Book of the Year and a Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal. Jeffrey is a #1 Amazon bestselling author. Make sure to connect with this author on Instagram @jeffreyjameshiggins You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, or visit my website www.drkatherinehayes.com💗 • • • #authors #podcast #interview #apple #spotify #google #authorsofinstagram #books #read #reader #writerscommunity #listen #writer #write #mayhem #authorlife #author #bookstagram #blog #book #booklover #authorssupportingauthors #writersofinstagram #writers #readersofinstagram #readersofig #readersgonnaread #mystery #diversebooksmatter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katherine-hutchinson-hayes/support

Ann lives in the beautiful Northern Arizona mountains with her clever husband (Sam Lucky, with whom she co-authors The Deadwood Undertaker series), charming children, and incredibly sassy cats. After many years and several colleges, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English with an emphasis on creative writing from the University of Washington. Her books are character-driven, mixed-genre adventures full of mystery and mayhem, comedy and spice, and whatever else feels right to her. Ann has written a bunch of contemporary, award-winning novels in multiple series full of quirky characters with whom she loves to spend time. Right now, while you’re reading this, she’s probably frolicking around in another story or running from some creepy supernatural villain she conjured in the middle of the night. Ann has been a member of several writer groups in the past, including Romance Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and Western Writers of America; however, currently she’s hanging out with Novelists, Inc (NINC) and soaking up all she can about writing and marketing books. Who knows what other groups she’ll join next in her effort to grow her craft and business skills? She’s always trying to improve and find more people who share her sense of humor. While her reading preferences range from adventure to horror to western and mystery, since trying on herfirst training bra, she has loved a good mix of romance, too. When Ann is not dabbling in fiction, she’s chatting it up on various podcasts and radio shows, as well as hanging out at various book-related conferences, making new friends and sharing what she has learned over the years about the writing craft and marketing Make sure to connect with Ann on Instagram @ann_charles You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, or visit my website www.drkatherinehayes.com💗 • • • #authors #podcast #interview #apple #spotify #google #authorsofinstagram #books #read #reader #writerscommunity #listen #writer #write #mayhem #authorlife #author #bookstagram #blog #book #booklover #authorssupportingauthors #writersofinstagram #writers #readersofinstagram #readersofig #readersgonnaread #mystery #diversebooksmatter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katherine-hutchinson-hayes/support

McCracken King Poston Jr. is an American criminal defense attorney,former politician and part-time juvenile court judge. He gained national attention for several notable cases which were featured on TV series specials such as CNN Presents, Dateline NBC, A&E, American Justice and Forensic Files. Poston is a practicing defense attorney in Georgia and Tennessee. Poston was elected and served as a state representative in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1989 to 1997. In 2024, Poston's account of his representation of Alvin Ridley in the 1999 murder trial (where Ridley was accused of imprisoning his wife for decades before killing her) was published by Citadel Books (Kensington Publishing), titled "Zenith Man: Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom." Make sure to check out this author on Instagram @mccrackenpostonjr You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, or visit my website www.drkatherinehayes.com💗 • • • #authors #podcast #interview #apple #spotify #google #authorsofinstagram #books #read #reader #writerscommunity #listen #writer #write #mayhem #authorlife #author #bookstagram #blog #book #booklover #authorssupportingauthors #writersofinstagram #writers #readersofinstagram #readersofig #readersgonnaread #mystery #diversebooksmatter #TrueCrime #ZenithMan #McCrackenKingPostonJr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katherine-hutchinson-hayes/support

Yvonne’s passions include prayer, travel, and mission work. Yvonne was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She is a wife, mom, grandmother, and child of God. After the death of her son many years ago, Yvonne learned to trusts the Lord in all circumstances. Throughout the years, God’s calling led her down many paths, including starting a charity for orphans in other countries and becoming a writer. Make sure to connect with this author on Instagram @yvonnemorganauthor. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, or visit my website www.drkatherinehayes.com💗 • • • #authors #podcast #interview #apple #spotify #google #authorsofinstagram #books #read #reader #writerscommunity #listen #writer #write #mayhem #authorlife #author #bookstagram #blog #book #booklover #authorssupportingauthors #writersofinstagram #writers #readersofinstagram #readersofig #readersgonnaread #mystery #diversebooksmatter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katherine-hutchinson-hayes/support

Musician, writer, editor,occasional short film director.Also hi tech insert-something-here. Instrumental vocalist. Composer and arranger. Drawsweird caricatures (https://rainingcows.wordpress.com/), sometimes to be found onT-shirts and coffee mugs (http://www.redbubble.com/people/niry/shop). Bassist. Ex-computer programmer. Founded a speculative fiction magazine, served as chief editor for two.Performed, as a singer and bass player, in numerous music festivals. Wrote columns, articles and reviews for various publications. A devoted acapella performer. Short stories appeared in all sorts of suspicious magazines. Wrote two books with fellow authorLavie Tidhar (http://lavietidhar.wordpress.com/). Records his own music at his own studio,The Nir Space Station (http://www.nirspacestation.org/). Performed live music with a dance company for ten years. Created music for films and TV. Starred in a short, award winning Israelihorror film (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFXQfn47cwU). Lived in Tel Aviv and rode a motorbike. Now lives in LA and getting used to having a car. Likes food, knows nothing about it. Likes literature, knows quite a bit about it. Can handle a sailboat. Can’t handle cooking. Make sure to check out this author NIR YANIV at http://www.nirspacestation.org/ You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, or visit my website www.drkatherinehayes.com💗 • • • #authors #podcast #interview #apple #spotify #google #authorsofinstagram #books #read #reader #writerscommunity #listen #writer #write #mayhem #authorlife #author #bookstagram #blog #book #booklover #authorssupportingauthors #writersofinstagram #writers #readersofinstagram #readersofig #readersgonnaread #mystery #diversebooksmatter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katherine-hutchinson-hayes/support