Outliers Writing University Podcast Series

Join Kathleen Antrim and DP Lyle for a conversation with best-selling author Lisa Scottoline on the Outlier's YouTube Channel and the Outliers Podcast Series   WATCH: Outliers YouTube Channel: GET TO KNOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1JYGyLAdrg   Lisa Scottoline is the #1 bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author of 38 novels. She is the President of Mystery Writers of America and has been named a Thriller Master by International Thriller Writers. A former trial lawyer, she graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and its law school, where she taught Justice & Fiction, a course she developed. Lisa also co-wrote a series of humorous memoirs with her daughter, novelist Francesca Serritella. There are 30 million copies of Lisa’s books in print, and she is published in 35 countries. She lives on a Pennsylvania farm with an array of disobedient pets, and she wouldn’t have it any other way.

Join host DP Lyle MD for a chat with Former DEA Supervisory Special Agent Jeffrey James Higgins WATCH: Outliers YouTube Channel: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-mGWOTnHRg Jeffrey James Higgins is a retired supervisory special agent who writes thrillers, short stories, creative nonfiction, and essays. He has wrestled a suicide bomber, fought the Taliban in combat, and chased terrorists across five continents. Jeffrey received the Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Heroism and the DEA Award of Valor. CNN, Fox News, and The New York Times have interviewed him, and he’s appeared on CNN Declassified, National Geographic’s Narco Wars, and ABC News. He has a BS in Journalism and an MS in Criminal Justice.

Join host DP Lyle MD for a fun chat with best-selling true crime and crime fiction author Diane Fanning WATCH: Outliers YouTube Channel: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qu6eHK2busg Diane Fanning is the Edgar-finalist, best-selling author of fifteen true crime books and 13 works of crime fiction. She is a recipient of the Defender of Innocence award from the Innocence Project.  She has served as a consultant to 48 Hours, was a regular presence on 14 seasons of Deadly Women, and appeared on the Today Show, 20/20, Forensic Files, Snapped, the Biography Channel, Investigation Discovery, E! and the BBC as well as numerous podcasts.  Raised in Baltimore County, she moved to Virginia, then south Texas, then she moved back to Virginia and is living in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Bedford, Virginia. http://dianefanning.com 

Join Kathleen Antrim and DP Lyle for a conversation with best-selling author Miranda Smith on the Outlier's YouTube Channel and the Outliers Podcast Series WATCH: Outliers YouTube Channel: GET TO KNOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhqP_mi82c8 Miranda Smith writes psychological and domestic suspense novels. Her latest novel, SCARY MOVIE NIGHT, releases in July 2026. Two of her titles, NOT MY MOTHER and HIS LOVING WIFE, have been published in Poland. NOT MY MOTHER, THE SCHOOL TRIP, THE FAMILY HOME, and SMILE FOR THE CAMERAS have been published in Germany. When it comes to fiction, Miranda writes about complicated women, dark impulses, and Southern settings. She is drawn to stories about ordinary people in extraordinary situations. She lives in East Tennessee with her husband and three children.  https://mirandasmithwriter.com

Join host DP Lyle MD for a fun chat with Former Police Officer, Paramedic, and Author David L. Williams where we talk about Interrogation techniques WATCH: Outliers YouTube Channel: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5tYeWuqKKI David Lane Williams is a veteran paramedic and police officer whose assignments have included helicopter rescue, tactical medic, mental health liaison, and Special Investigations Unit detective. Twice named Officer of the Year by the Fraternal Order of Police, he has also been recognized by Rotary Club, the American Legion, and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center for his work with trauma victims and families in crisis. Williams is a criminology lecturer at the University of Arkansas and a monthly columnist for Killer Nashville Magazine. He is a bestselling author of nonfiction books on violence prevention and mitigation, as well as Carousel Grift, a darkly comedic novel about forgiveness. His debut mystery/thriller novel, The Shadow Box, will be released through Black Rose in February 2027.   David Lane Williams www.davidlanewilliams.com

Join DP Lyle for a conversation with best-selling author Robert Bailey on the Outlier's YouTube Channel and the Outliers Podcast Series WATCH: Outliers YouTube Channel: GET TO KNOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjPBeOh5EXA   Robert Bailey is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Max Ringo series, THE BOOMERANG, the Jason Rich series, the McMurtrie and Drake legal thrillers, the Bocephus Haynes series, and the inspirational novel, THE GOLFER’S CAROL. Beloved by readers around the world, Robert’s books are imbued with a keen sense of justice and a profound understanding of what drives people to commit the worst crimes and fight hardest for those they love, gained from his decades as a civil defense trial lawyer in his hometown of Huntsville, Alabama. Robert is the son of a builder and a schoolteacher. From the time he could walk, he loved stories, especially those about Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant and his beloved Alabama Crimson Tide football team. Robert obtained a Bachelor of Arts in History from Davidson College in North Carolina. Law School at the University of Alabama followed, where Robert made Law Review, competed on the school’s trial team, and managed to watch every home football game. He lives in Huntsville with his wife, kids, and beloved menagerie of pets. https://robertbaileybooks.com/

Join Kathleen Antrim and DP Lyle for a conversation with best-selling authors Meredith Lavender and Kendall Shores on the Outlier's YouTube Channel and the Podcast Series where we chat about their latest book—PERFECT LIFE. Meredith Lavender has spent more than two decades working as a television writer and an executive producer. Most recently, she served as showrunner and executive producer on Max’s The Flight Attendant, and she is currently in development on multiple projects with A&E, Paramount+, and more. Kendall Shores’s career spans nearly seventeen years and runs the gamut from grant writing for a nonprofit museum in Orlando to communications consulting and strategy for large organizations. https://www.meredithandkendall.com/ WATCH: Outliers YouTube Channel: GET TO KNOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyfkV06cpy8

Join Kathleen Antrim and DP Lyle for a conversation with best-selling author, screenwriter, and Outlier Matt Witten on the Outlier's YouTube Channel and the Outliers Podcast Series WATCH: Outliers YouTube Channel: GET TO KNOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t6sUNF1XiY Matt Witten is a TV writer, novelist, playwright, and screenwriter who has written for many TV shows including House, Pretty Little Liars, CSI: Miami, and Law & Order. His thriller novel The Necklace is published in eight languages and optioned for film by Leonardo DiCaprio, and his latest thriller Killer Story, about a true-crime podcaster, came out last year. Matt wrote four amateur sleuth novels, including the Malice Domestic Award-winning Breakfast at Madeline’s, and he has been nominated for two Edgars and an Emmy. His published stage plays include The Deal, Washington Square Moves, and The Ties That Bind. He wrote the movie Drones, produced by Whitewater Films. Most recently Matt wrote a Hallmark Mystery Movie based on the novel A Dark and Stormy Murder, by Julia Buckley. https://mattwittenwriter.com/

What Would Happen to My Police Officer If Shot in the Chest and Arm?     New on Outliers CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: Episode 82: Gunshot Wound to the Chest Join DP Lyle for a fun discussion of a question from a crime writer:  What Would Happen to My Police Officer If Shot in the Chest and Arm? WATCH: Outliers YouTube Channel: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_29QzGCdZkI OUTLIERS BLOG: https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/post/medical-forensic-files-what-would-happen-to-my-police-officer-if-shot-in-the-chest-and-arm

Join Kathleen Antrim and DP Lyle for a conversation with author and Outlier Instructor Ande Pliego on the Outlier's YouTube Channel and Podcast Series WATCH: Outliers YouTube Channel: GET TO KNOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSi3DmbZTKY Ande Pliego began writing stories when she discovered she could actually wield her overactive imagination for good. A lover of stories with teeth, she writes books involving mind games, dark humor, general murder and mayhem, and most importantly, finding the hope in the dark. When not reading or writing, she can usually be found dabbling in art, scheming up her next trip, or making constant expeditions to the library. Born in Florida, raised in France, and having left footprints all over the globe, she is settled in the Pacific Northwest, USA, with her little son. Ande Pliego is the bestselling author of You Are Fatally Invited and The Library After Dark. https://www.andepliego.com/

Join Kathleen Antrim and DP Lyle for a conversation with author John Dingle on the Outlier's YouTube Channel and Podcast Series WATCH: Outliers YouTube Channel: GET TO KNOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gX4sW1IV5Q   R. John Dingle lives and writes from a restored 200 year-old house, on a small island in Mid-Coast Maine. The often-haunting themes of the rocky coast, as well as a lifetime of experiences in and around New England’s small towns, farms, and cities, provide excellent inspiration for the tones and moods reflected in Dingle’s mysteries and psychological thrillers. He is the author of the critically acclaimed and multi-award nominated Gus Wheeler FBI Thriller series, which includes Karma Never Sleeps, Wings of Madness, and Before the Devil Knows. 

Join Kathleen Antrim and DP Lyle for a conversation with author and Former Police Sergeant Patrick O’Donnell on the Outlier's YouTube Channel and the Outliers Podcast Series WATCH: Outliers YouTube Channel: GET TO KNOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y3Xh-RD0r0 LISTEN: Outliers Podcast Series On Your Favorite Outlet: https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/shows Patrick O’Donnell is proof that there is life after retirement. He was a City of Milwaukee police sergeant with 25 years of street experience, where he supervised various special units and investigated major felonies. He’s the author of eleven books, including his newest Police Stories: The Rookie Years https://a.co/d/08a5IRlp. He hosts the popular Cops and Writers Podcast and founded and runs an 8,500-member Facebook group for crime writers that was featured in the Wall Street Journal. He has also hosted true crime television documentaries and has consulted with crime writers for their books and screenplays. O’Donnell lives in Wisconsin where he enjoys working out, riding his Harley, and spending time with family. https://www.patrickkodonnell.com https://copsandwriters.com

Join host DP Lyle MD for a fun discussion of one of the most common questions he receives from crime writers: Is there a drug that will cause a heart attacK?

Join Outliers GET TO KNOW hosts DP Lyle and Kathleen Antrim for a fun conversation with Best-selling Author Jonathan Santlofer WATCH: Outliers YouTube Channel: GET TO KNOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLAVPb2si1E   Jonathan Santlofer is an author and artist. His newest novel The Last Mona Lisa will be published by Sourcebook Landmark on August 17, 2021. He is the author of the memoir The Widower’s Notebook, the international bestselling novel, The Death Artist, as well as Color Blind, The Killing Art, The Murder Notebook, and Anatomy of Fear, which won the Nero Award for best crime novel of 2009. He recently created and edited The New York Times “Notable Book,” It Occurs To Me that I Am America, a collection of original work by more than 50 of today’s best known authors and artists. He is editor/contributor of The New York Times best selling serial novel Inherit the Dead, editor and contributor of L.A. NOIRE: The Collected Stories, Akashic Books’ The Marijuana Chronicles, and co-editor, contributor and illustrator of the short story anthology, The Dark End of the Street. His stories appear in numerous collections, including The Rich & the Dead, edited by Nelson De Mille, New Jersey Noir, edited by Joyce Carol Oates, Lawrence Block’s two bestselling anthologies, In Sunlight and In Shadow and Alive In Form and Color. His stories have also appeared in such publications as Ellery Queen Magazine and the Strand Magazine. Jonathan is the recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts grants, has been a Visiting Artist at the American Academy In Rome, the Vermont Studio Center, and serves on the board of Yaddo, one of the oldest arts communities in the U.S. https://jonathansantlofer.com/

New on Outliers CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: Episode 80: Q&A: Effects of Smoke Inhalation Join DP Lyle for a fun question on the effects of smoke inhalation on a police officer. WATCH: Outliers YouTube Channel: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPxYt9_9icE  

Join Outliers GET TO KNOW hosts DP Lyle and Kathleen Antrim for a fun conversation with Best-selling Author and Killer Nashville Founder Clay Stafford   WATCH: Outliers YouTube Channel: GET TO KNOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noJyP8ZctF0   Clay Stafford has had an eclectic career as an author, filmmaker, story and creative consultant, actor, composer, educator, public speaker and business leader. He has sold nearly four million copies of his works in over sixteen languages. He is founder and CEO of the annual Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference and a contributor to Writer’s Digest magazine with his monthly online column, “Killer Writer”. In addition, Clay is the founder of Killer Nashville University, a creative learning platform for writers. ClayStafford.com.