Contents May Vary: Writing is a ‘Mystery’ for Author Jeri Westerson
Episode 63: Writing is a ‘Mystery’ for Author Jeri Westerson
Los Angeles native Jeri Westerson writes a Tudor series, the King’s Fool Mysteries, and a Sherlockian pastiche called An Irregular Detective Mystery. She wrote fifteen Crispin Guest Medieval Noir Mysteries, a multi-nominated series. She also wrote several paranormal series and standalone historicals. She has served as president of the SoCal chapter of Mystery Writers of America, president and vice president for two chapters of Sisters in Crime (Orange County and Los Angeles), is a member of the LA Sherlockian scion of the Baker Street Irregulars, and a founding member of the SoCal chapter of the Historical Novel Society.
Basic show notes:
- Running time is 40 minutes, 53 seconds.
- The initial interview was recorded on April 27, 2024.
- General notes from the interviews:
- you can find Jeri’s website here;
- she mentions her YouTube channel;
- we talk briefly about the SoCal chapter of Mystery Writers of America; and
- we talk briefly about Sisters in Crime.
- The mid-show plug is from author and voice over actor Petrea Burchard, who I interviewed in episode 41.
- I mention my Google Voice and encourage you to call and leave a message about what you’re geeking out about and why. That phone number is 424-341-2252.
- Theme music is “Schoolyard Haze”, by Jari Pitkanen, available via the Free Music Archive. Interested in hearing other episodes or learning where all you can hear (and rate) the podcast? Check out the main podcast page.
So, sit back, relax, and let the interview begin. Stay geeky!
