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The first hint of Andy Straka's future as a mystery writer came at the age of four when he appeared at his small-town neighbor's back door carrying a butcher's knife. Thankfully, the neighbor called Andy's mother instead of social services. A bestselling, award-winning author, Andy's novels include the recently released Split City, the first in a new amateur sleuth series, the #1 bestselling private eye novel A Witness Above (part of the Shamus Award-winning Frank Pavlicek series), and a number of other crime novels and thrillers. A past finalist for the Agatha and the Anthony Awards, he is also the co-author of the inspirational memoir The Reason for Tears by Tony Weedor. Andy is a former college basketball player and licensed falconer. A graduate of Williams College, he holds an MFA from Lindenwood University, is a three time judge for the Edgar Allan Poe Award, and also co-founded the popular Crime Wave program at the annual Virginia Festival of the Book. Rumor also has it that he hails from upstate New York, where he often spent Sunday afternoons, growing up, bowling with his parents and identical twin brother.https://www.andystraka.com/ Today’s episode is brought to you by John’s full series of crime thrillers available right now. You can get them through Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/John-A.-Hoda/e/B00BGPXBMM%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share  You can also sign up for the newsletter at http://www.JohnHoda.com to get a free copy of John’s new novella Liberty City Nights. Thank you for listening. If you have a moment to spare please leave a rating or comment on Apple Podcasts as that will help us expand the circle around our campfire. If you have any questions please feel to reach out to me via my website http://www.johnhoda.com

The first hint of Andy Straka's future as a mystery writer came at the age of four when he appeared at his small-town neighbor's back door carrying a butcher's knife. Thankfully, the neighbor called Andy's mother instead of social services. A bestselling, award-winning author, Andy's novels include the recently released Split City, the first in a new amateur sleuth series, the #1 bestselling private eye novel A Witness Above (part of the Shamus Award-winning Frank Pavlicek series), and a number of other crime novels and thrillers. A past finalist for the Agatha and the Anthony Awards, he is also the co-author of the inspirational memoir The Reason for Tears by Tony Weedor. Andy is a former college basketball player and licensed falconer. A graduate of Williams College, he holds an MFA from Lindenwood University, is a three time judge for the Edgar Allan Poe Award, and also co-founded the popular Crime Wave program at the annual <a href="http://vabook.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Virginia Festival of the Book.</a> Rumor also has it that he hails from upstate New York, where he often spent Sunday afternoons, growing up, bowling with his parents and identical twin brother. <a href="https://www.andystraka.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.andystraka.com/</a> Today’s episode is brought to you by John’s full series of crime thrillers available right now. You can get them through Amazon here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/John-A.-Hoda/e/B00BGPXBMM%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/John-A.-Hoda/e/B00BGPXBMM%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share</a>  You can also sign up for the newsletter at <a href="http://www.johnhoda.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.JohnHoda.com</a> to get a free copy of John’s new novella Liberty City Nights. Thank you for listening. If you have a moment to spare please leave a rating or comment on Apple Podcasts as that will help us expand the circle around our campfire. If you have any questions please feel to reach out to me via my website <a href="http://www.johnhoda.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.johnhoda.com</a>

Andy Straka | My Favorite Detective Stories Episode 163

Andy Straka is an award-winning mystery author whose latest book, Split City, features identical twins who are also former pro bowling champions. When one of them is called upon by the small Midwest town sheriff to identify the other’s body in the morgue, as you can imagine, all hell breaks loose.Hi there, I’m your host Jenny Wheeler, and today in Binge Reading Andy talks about the similarities between his own life and the characters in his story. He too is an identical twin who spent a lot of his youth in the local bowling alley.As usual, we have a great giveaway of free books to offer you–this time a selection of clean and uplifting historical romance. Details of where to download them are in the show notes or on the Binge Reading Facebook page at www.thejoysof binge reading.com or https://www.facebook.com/JennyAtBingeReading https://books.bookfunnel.com/escape_into_history/1lcyxeuzflDon’t forget exclusive bonus content on the Binge Reading on Patreon page – like hearing Andy’s answers to the Five Quickfire Questions. You can hear those by becoming a Binge Reading on Patreon supporter for the cost of less than a cup of coffee a month. We would love to have you as a supporter. It takes a lot of work to put this together every week and although my time is not paid, it would be great to get a little extra benefit for supporting our sound crew, the people who transcribe the page, and our podcast hosts. Details at www.patreon.com/thejoysofbingereadingLinks to be found in this episodeThe Weird World of Extreme Ironing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowling_AloneTwin Cities: ttps://www.amazon.com/New-Hampshire-Vs-Vermont-Sibling/dp/0965250202)Bowling Alone by Robert D. Putnam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowling_AloneRaymond Chandler: The Big Sleep https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2052.The_Big_SleepFalconry: https://www.n-a-f-a.com/page/What_is_FalconryDashiel Hammett: The Maltese Falcon:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29999.The_Maltese_FalconJeffrey Deaver: https://www.jefferydeaver.com/Mary Kay Andrews: https://marykayandrews.com/Brian Freeman: The Deep Deep Snow, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52282213-the-deep-deep-snowClaire Huffacker: The Cowboy and The Cossack, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220812.Lee Goldberg, Gated Prey http://leegoldberg.com/books/Leif Enger Virgil Wander  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39027388-virgil-wanderAND Peace Like A River: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/227571.Peace_Like_a_RiverViet Thanh Nguyen: The Sympathizer, https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1229277604William Gibson: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/10003/william-gibson/James Lee Burke: https://www.jamesleeburke.com/Dave Robicheaux: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_RobicheauxAnthony Doerr:   https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Cloud-Cuckoo-Land/Anthony-Doerr/9781982168438C.J. Box: https://www.cjbox.net/Amazon's new Jack Reacher series:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSycMV-_CswWhere to find Andy StrakaWebsite: https://www.andystraka.com/Email: andy@andystraka.comWhat follows is a "near as" transcript of our conversation, not word for word but pretty close to it, with links to important mentions.But now, here’s Andy.Introducing mystery author Andy StrakaMystery Author - and falconer -Andy Straka with one of his birdsJenny Wheeler: Hello there Andy, and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us.Andy Straka: Thanks Jenny. I appreciate you having me on.Jenny Wheeler: You are an award-winning and bestselling author whose latest book, Split City, is book one in a new series called Jesus Spares. It’s about identical twin brothers who have both been professional bowlers. I understand there is a big injection of personal biography into that backstory. Tell us about that.Andy Straka: I grew up in upstate New York,

Andy Straka is an award-winning mystery author whose latest book, Split City, features identical twins who are also former pro bowling champions. When one of them is called upon by the small Midwest town sheriff to identify the other’s body in the morgue, as you can imagine, all hell breaks loose.Hi there, I’m your host Jenny Wheeler, and today in Binge Reading Andy talks about the similarities between his own life and the characters in his story. He too is an identical twin who spent a lot of his youth in the local bowling alley. As usual, we have a great giveaway of free books to offer you–this time a selection of clean and uplifting historical romance. Details of where to download them are in the show notes or on the Binge Reading Facebook page at www.thejoysof binge <a href="http://reading.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reading.com</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JennyAtBingeReading" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/JennyAtBingeReading</a> <a href="https://books.bookfunnel.com/escape_into_history/1lcyxeuzfl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://books.bookfunnel.com/escape_into_history/1lcyxeuzfl</a> Don’t forget exclusive bonus content on the Binge Reading on Patreon page – like hearing Andy’s answers to the Five Quickfire Questions. You can hear those by becoming a Binge Reading on Patreon supporter for the cost of less than a cup of coffee a month. We would love to have you as a supporter. It takes a lot of work to put this together every week and although my time is not paid, it would be great to get a little extra benefit for supporting our sound crew, the people who transcribe the page, and our podcast hosts. Details at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thejoysofbingereading" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thejoysofbingereading</a> Links to be found in this episode The Weird World of Extreme Ironing: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowling_Alone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowling_Alone</a> Twin Cities: ttps://<a href="http://www.amazon.com/New-Hampshire-Vs-Vermont-Sibling/dp/0965250202" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.amazon.com/New-Hampshire-Vs-Vermont-Sibling/dp/0965250202</a>) Bowling Alone by Robert D. Putnam: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowling_Alone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowling_Alone</a> Raymond Chandler: The Big Sleep <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2052.The_Big_Sleep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2052.The_Big_Sleep</a> Falconry: <a href="https://www.n-a-f-a.com/page/What_is_Falconry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.n-a-f-a.com/page/What_is_Falconry</a> Dashiel Hammett: The Maltese Falcon: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29999.The_Maltese_Falcon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29999.The_Maltese_Falcon</a> Jeffrey Deaver: <a href="https://www.jefferydeaver.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jefferydeaver.com/</a> Mary Kay Andrews: <a href="https://marykayandrews.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://marykayandrews.com/</a> Brian Freeman: The Deep Deep Snow, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52282213-the-deep-deep-snow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52282213-the-deep-deep-snow</a> Claire Huffacker: The Cowboy and The Cossack, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220812" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220812</a>. Lee Goldberg, Gated Prey <a href="http://leegoldberg.com/books/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://leegoldberg.com/books/</a> Leif Enger Virgil Wander <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39027388-virgil-wander" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39027388-virgil-wander</a> AND Peace Like A River: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/227571.Peace_Like_a_River" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/227571.Peace_Like_a_River</a> Viet Thanh Nguyen: The Sympathizer, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1229277604" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1229277604</a> William Gibson: <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/10003/william-gibson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/10003/william-gibson/</a> James Lee Burke: <a href="https://www.jamesleeburke.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jamesleeburke.com/</a> Dave Robicheaux: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Robicheaux" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Robicheaux</a> Anthony Doerr: <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Cloud-Cuckoo-Land/Anthony-Doerr/9781982168438" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Cloud-Cuckoo-Land/Anthony-Doerr/9781982168438</a> C.J. Box: <a href="https://www.cjbox.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cjbox.net/</a> Amazon's new Jack Reacher series: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSycMV-_Csw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSycMV-_Csw</a> Where to find Andy Straka Website: <a href="https://www.andystraka.com/Email:" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.andystraka.com/Email:</a> andy@andystraka.com What follows is a "near as" transcript of our conversation, not word for word but pretty close to it, with links to important mentions. But now, here’s Andy. Introducing mystery author Andy Straka Mystery Author - and falconer -Andy Straka with one of his birds Jenny Wheeler: Hello there Andy, and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us. Andy Straka: Thanks Jenny. I appreciate you having me on. Jenny Wheeler: You are an award-winning and bestselling author whose latest book, Split City, is book one in a new series called Jesus Spares. It’s about identical twin brothers who have both been professional bowlers. I understand there is a big injection of personal biography into that backstory. Tell us about that. Andy Straka: I grew up in upstate New York,

Andy Straka – Murder Sees Double

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews author Andy Straka. Straka is the author of several books, including six books in the Frank Pavlicek series, as well as Split City: A Jesus Spares Mystery, The Blue Hallelujah, and Record of Wrongs. This interview focuses on Split City, which is a mystery with a tenpin bowling backdrop. Andy’s author website can be found at https://www.andystraka.com/. A listing of Andy’s books can be found at https://www.andystraka.com/books. --- Interviews on The Heartland Author Podcast are closed for 2021, but Aaron is accepting guests for interviews in 2022. If you would like to be interviewed for The Heartland Author Podcast in 2022, you can email Aaron at campaaronapollo@outlook.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-apollo-camp/message

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews author Andy Straka. Straka is the author of several books, including six books in the Frank Pavlicek series, as well as Split City: A Jesus Spares Mystery, The Blue Hallelujah, and Record of Wrongs. This interview focuses on Split City, which is a mystery with a tenpin bowling backdrop. Andy’s author website can be found at <a href="https://www.andystraka.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.andystraka.com/</a>. A listing of Andy’s books can be found at <a href="https://www.andystraka.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.andystraka.com/books</a>. --- Interviews on The Heartland Author Podcast are closed for 2021, but Aaron is accepting guests for interviews in 2022. If you would like to be interviewed for The Heartland Author Podcast in 2022, you can email Aaron at <a href="mailto:campaaronapollo@outlook.com">campaaronapollo@outlook.com</a>.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/aaron-apollo-camp/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/aaron-apollo-camp/message</a>