Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio and video interviews with authors.
With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he reviews are either new authors or unknown authors that many in the general public are unaware of. After a segment reviewing books or interviewing authors, Blaine ends each episode with a discussion of the movies and TV shows he is currently watching.
This Week’s Episode
Katherine Bolger Hyde is a talented author who has found her niche in the world of cozy mysteries. With a background in Russian literature and a love for British culture, she brings a unique perspective to her writing. In her “Crime with the Classics” series, she skillfully weaves together her passion for classic literature with intriguing mysteries that keep readers guessing until the very end.
Discussed in this Episode:
- The inspiration behind Katherine’s “Crime with the Classics” series and how she incorporates classic literature into her mystery novels.
- Katherine’s writing process, from developing engaging characters to crafting intricate plots and creating the perfect fictional setting.
- The challenges and rewards of writing a mystery series, including planning future books and working with a publisher to create captivating book titles and covers.
- The influence of Russian literature, British culture, and personal faith on Katherine’s writing, and how she balances these elements in her work.
- An inside look at Katherine’s latest novel, “Hanging with Hugo,” and the fascinating journey that led her from studying Russian literature to becoming a successful mystery author.
Buy “Hanging with Hugo” by Katherine Bolger Hyde on Amazon
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About Blaine Desantis:
Blaine is an avid lifetime reader, a retired attorney, and has been a book club leader for the past seven years. He is an active teacher in senior education classes at Furman University. Blaine loves fiction, nonfiction, histories, mysteries and almost all genres of books.
