Crime Writers of Canada presents: The Western Wing
Episode 1: What makes an Amateur Sleuth an Amateur?
The Western Wing is a panel discussion between four Western Region members and includes a short reading from each of the guests. In our first episode, guests Winona Kent, Judee Fong, and Debra Purdy Kong discuss the amateur detective genre. We look for common factors that make the amateur sleuths a fascinating lead for a mystery novel.
Guest Bios:
Winona Kent
Winona Kent is an award-winning author of a series of books and stories featuring professional jazz musician/amateur sleuth Jason Davey. She's currently the BC/YT/NWT rep for the Crime Writers of Canada and is also an active member of Sisters in Crime – Canada West.
Judee Fong
After taking a mystery writing course from Nicola Furlong and encouraged by Lou Allin, Judee Fong, a Victoria writer, fell into a life of crime—embracing murder and mayhem. She and her sleuth, Newton Figby work best fueled by Belgian dark chocolate.
Debra Purdy Kong
Debra Purdy Kong is the author of the Vancouver-based Casey Holland mystery series. She’s currently working on her first Casey novella called Man in a Gold Satin Thong, and an urban fantasy tentatively titled, When Darkness Draws Nearer.
Host Bio
Erik D’Souza
Erik D’Souza is an author and publisher who lives in the suburbs of Vancouver, BC. His most recent novel, Death in Halfmoon Bay, is a cozy/traditional mystery set on the coast of BC. He’s currently the Webinar Coordinator for Crime Writers of Canada.