Crime Friction

This episode is sponsored by Polis Books and the upcoming serial heist novel, Culprits, now available for pre-order. This week we're joined by Gary Phillips (The Man), ahead of the release of Culprits (February 20, Polis Books). http://gdphillips.com We also see the return of Sam and Todd Robinson, who join us to talk about Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made, by Stephan Pastis. https://www.facebook.com/Todd-Robinson-A-VERY-Serious-Writer-112338762752334/ http://www.timmyfailure.com Here's information on the Staunch Award: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/jan/26/staunch-prize-launched-for-thrillers-that-avoid-sexual-violence-against-women Two articles on the whiteness of publishing: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/05/27/the-whiteness-of-publishi_n_5396539.html https://www.bitchmedia.org/article/overwhelming-whiteness-publishing-industry Theme to “Todd and Sam’s Very Important Opinions” is “Heart Quake” by Dan-O http://www.danosongs.com Mystery Tribune Short Story Club #CFSSC "Family