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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 15 MIN

Rick Mofina is the recipient of the 2026 Grand Master Award

from Crime Writers of Canada's Podcast · host Erik D'Souza

Erik D'Souza interviews Rick Mofina, the recipient of the 2026 Grand Master Award from Crime Writers of Canada, to discuss his career and new book, One Second Away. Rick explains that his latest thriller represents a departure from his recent work, combining elements of global techno-thrillers with domestic suspense, featuring an ordinary family caught up in extraordinary circumstances when their child goes missing during an airline flight. They discuss Rick's approach to balancing character development with plot. He reveals that he’s currently working on two completed drafts: a standalone thriller submitted for next year's publication and a noir-style story set in 1993 that was previously rejected by publishers 25 years ago, which he plans to release in September or October.BioRick Mofina is a celebrated Canadian author and former journalist whose work has become a cornerstone of the modern crime and thriller genre. Over a career spanning several decades, he has transitioned from reporting on real-world tragedies to crafting some of the most authentic and pulse-pounding fiction in the industry. He has authored more than 30 crime fiction thrillers, which have been published in nearly 30 countries and translated into numerous languages.CWC selected Mofina for this year’s grandmaster  based on his prolific output, professional integrity, and years of dedicated service to both the organization and the genre.Learn more about Crime Writers of Canada at:  crimewriterscanada.comFind past video interviews  at: youtube.com/@crimewritersofcanada1279

Erik D'Souza interviews Rick Mofina, the recipient of the 2026 Grand Master Award from Crime Writers of Canada, to discuss his career and new book, One Second Away. Rick explains that his latest thriller represents a departure from his recent work, combining elements of global techno-thrillers with domestic suspense, featuring an ordinary family caught up in extraordinary circumstances when their child goes missing during an airline flight. They discuss Rick's approach to balancing character ...

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