Crime Writers of Canada's Podcast
A bi-weekly podcast by a national professional association for mystery and crime writers in Canada.
Crime Writers of Canada (CWC) is a national non-profit organization for Canadian mystery and crime writers, associated professionals, and others with a serious interest in Canadian crime writing. Our mission is to promote Canadian crime writing and to raise the profile of Canadian crime writers with readers, reviewers, librarians, booksellers, and media.
Hosted by Erik D'Souza
Podcasting since 2023 • 117 episodes
Crime Writers of Canada's Podcast
Latest Episodes
Kevin Sands, Kid’s Guest of Honour at Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary
Erik D'Souza interviews Kevin Sands, author of the Blackthorn Key Adventures and Thieves of Shadow Fantasy Heist series, as part of the Bouchercon series podcast. Kevin discusses his journey from theoretical physics and various careers to becom...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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24:50
Louise Penny, Lifetime Achievement Guest of Honour at Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary
In this special edition podcast interview for Bouchercon, Erik D'Souza speaks with Louise Penny, the Lifetime Achievement Guest of Honour, about her career and Canadian crime writing. They explore the growing international recognition of Canadi...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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17:28
Pamela McDowell: Chair of the Local Organizing Committee for Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary
In this podcast, we discuss BoucherCon 2026, the mystery and crime fiction convention in Calgary, with the Chair of the Local Organizing Committee, Pamela McDowell. The convention, which runs from October 21-25, will feature 1,500 attendees, in...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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22:36
William Wodhams, Thirty Feet Under
William Wodhams lives in Vancouver with his wife and an ill-behaved dog. His first novel, Declan Tucker's Grand Debut, was published in December 2024. His second novel, Thirty Feet Under, was named a finalist for the Crime Writers of Canada Bes...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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16:30
Hope Thompson, Dark Thoughts and Other Stories
In this podcast, Hope Thompson discusses her short story collection Dark Thoughts and Other Stories, which blends noir elements with character-driven narratives. Hope explained her transition from theater and screenwriting to crime fic...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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17:23