Books and Brews Podcast Episode #14: John Gaspard and Jim Cunningham

John Gaspard is author of the Eli Marks mystery series as well as two other stand-alone novels, "The Greyhound of the Baskervilles" and "The Ripperologists." He also writes the Como Lake Players mystery series, under the pen name Bobbie Raymond. In real life, John's not a magician, but he has directed six low-budget features that cost very little and made even less - that's no small trick. He's also written multiple books on the subject of low-budget filmmaking. Ironically, they've made more than the films. Those books ("Fast, Cheap and Under Control" and "Fast, Cheap and Written That Way") are available in eBook, Paperback and audiobook formats. John lives in Minnesota and shares his home with his lovely wife, several dogs, a few cats and a handful of pet allergies. elimarksmysteries.com Free Eli Marks Short Story - The Invisible Assistant Ebook version:  https://BookHip.com/RLJQGX Audiobook version:  https://BookHip.com/GGHJVS Free Eli Marks Short Story - The Last Customer Ebook version:  https://BookHip.com/TXSQS Audiobook version:  https://BookHip.com/NCPKGD Jim Cunningham is an actor, writer, producer, and director. He spent three years in Dudley Riggs Brave New Workshop's Resident Improv Company and has done numerous television commercials—including the Carsoup Guy—and voiceovers for TV and animated series.​ He hosted Mall of America, the Show, Explore Minnesota, Golf Nut for WCCO TV, "Minnesota Fun" for the Twins and Minnesota Wild, and has been the host of the Renaissance Festival's Feast of Fantasy for almost 30 years.​ Last but not least, Jim spent three years hosting his own radio show on sports and entertainment. John's Readings: The Ambitious Card (Eli Marks Mysteries) – 10:11 Acting Can Be Murder (Como Lake Players) – 21:57 Greyhound of the Baskervilles – 38:10 Michael's Beer Pairings: Schell's Hefeweizen, August Schell Brewing Company (paired to The Ambitious Card) – 7:15 Triumphant Session IPA, Summit Brewing Company (paired to Acting Can Be Murder) – 19:51 Ellie's Brown Ale, Avery Brewing Company, Boulder Colorado (paired to Greyhound of the Baskervilles) – 7:04 Interview Highlights: Writing novels vs. writing screenplays – 15:38 Writing novels inspired by magic tricks – 18:08 On planting clues and red herrings – 26:06 Murder mystery theater – 28:54 Making audio books – 29:56 Sunday Night Magic! – 32:10 Jim's years doing voice-overs and narration – 47:39 COMING NEXT MONTH: Poet and boxer Mark Connor. Our theme music is from www.bensound.com. UPCOMING EVENTS: Gabriel's Horn is accepting submissions for its anthology