Crime Writers of Canada's Podcast

About Crime Writers of Canada's Podcast

A bi-weekly podcast by a national professional association for mystery and crime writers in Canada. Crime Writers of Canada (CWC) is a national non-profit organization for Canadian mystery and crime writers, associated professionals, and others with a serious interest in Canadian crime writing. Our mission is to promote Canadian crime writing and to raise the profile of Canadian crime writers with readers, reviewers, librarians, booksellers, and media. Hosted by Erik D'Souza

Publisher

Erik D'Souza

Category

fiction

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Sept 2023

Latest episode

6 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

163 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Nov 2026

   Kayleigh Suggett, the Verona Montero Mystery Series

   In this live broadcast from Bouchercon 2026, in Calgary, Erik D'Souza interviews new author Kayleigh Suggett. They discuss the Verona Montero series, which she describes as "a rollicking, raunchy ride." Bio Kayleigh Suggett is a Calgary-based mystery writer and creator of the Verona Montero series, beginning with Alibi by Accident. Inspired by classic mysteries, British satire, and irreverent humour, she writes fast-paced crime fiction featuring private investigator Verona Montero, with...

2. 

   4 Nov 2026

   In this live recording from Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary, Erik D’Souza interviews award-winning author Peter Thomas Pontsa about the Inspector William Fox Adventure Series, with a focus on his newest novel, Measure of Morality

   In this live recording from Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary, Erik D'Souza interviews award-winning author Peter Thomas Pontsa about the Inspector William Fox Adventure Series, with a focus on his newest novel, Measure of Morality. BIO Peter Thomas Pontsa is an Ontario-based Canadian author of the Inspector William Fox Adventure Series, which blends crime fiction, international intrigue, espionage, and action. His novels include Outfoxed and Sanctity of Freedom, both of which received Bronze honour...

3. 

   28 Oct 2026

   Alice Biena, Knight Pursuit, (Live at Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary)

   In this live broadcast from Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary, Erik D'Souza interviews bestselling author Alice Bienia. They discuss the Jorja Knight Mystery series, while focusing on her newest novel, Knight Pursuit. Bio Alice Bienia is the bestselling author of the Jorja Knight Mystery series. A three-time Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence finalist and Indie Author Project regional winner, her mysteries are known for their surprising twists, realistic characters, and tight plots. ...

Who has been a guest on Crime Writers of Canada's Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Vicki Delany
• Karen Grose
• Dean Jobb
• William Watt
• Liz Ireland

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

15,156

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

76

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

30

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.