Crime Writers of Canada's Podcast

Cathy Ace, The Corpse with the Steely Gaze

• Erik D'Souza • Season 4 • Episode 46

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The interview focuses on Cathy Ace's latest book in the Cait Morgan mystery series, The Corpse with a Steely Gaze, and the upcoming Bouchercon event. Cathy discusses Cait's unique approach to solving mysteries, emphasizing psychology and victimology over physical clues, and how she blends classic puzzle elements with a contemporary setting. She explains her enjoyment of writing about Vancouver and the importance of setting and history in her books, reflecting the multicultural nature of Canada. The conversation also covers Cathy's busy schedule at Bouchercon, where she will be auctioneering, interviewing guests of honour, and participating in panels and events. 

BIO

Cathy’s Cait Morgan Mysteries feature a globetrotting Welsh Canadian professor of criminal psychology who solves traditional who/whydunits alongside her retired-cop husband (the TV series is being developed by Free@LastTV). Her WISE Enquiries Agency Mysteries feature four softly poached female PIs solving cozy cases from their base at a Welsh stately home. A past Chair of Crime Writers of Canada, Cathy’s been shortlisted for their awards three times; she’s won Canada’s Bony Blithe Award, IPPY and IBA Awards, and the CrimeFictionLover Editor’s Choice Award for Best Indie Novel. Cathy migrated from Wales aged 40, and now lives in British Columbia. 

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