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Welcome back to the podcast, I’m Jamie Baynes. For this episode, I’m honored to have back best-selling author Kathy Reichs. I need to preface this intro by thanking Kathy not only for coming on my podcast again, but also for showing extreme patience with me. I’ve done over a hundred episodes and have never, ever forgotten to hit the record button once I start an interview. Until this episode, that is. About two minutes into our conversation, I looked down at my recorder and saw……nothing. Just the screen staring back at me as if it wanted to ask, “Are you gonna record this or what?” Obviously, I was mortified, so I had to interrupt Kathy mid-sentence and ask if we could start over. She graciously said that we could, and this episode is the finished product. I’d like to thank Kathy again, not only for taking time out of her schedule to talk to a guy with a small podcast, but for having the patience to put up with technical difficulties, vis-à-vis not hitting the record button on his equipment. She truly is a remarkable person and I sure do hope she’ll come back on a third time so we can chat some more. Make sure that you check out her new book, Evil Bones , and head over to her website to keep up with her while she’s on her hiatus. https://kathyreichs.com/ Until next time, take care of one another and, as always, thanks for listening.

Kathy Reichs’s first novel Déjà Dead, published in 1997, won the Ellis Award for Best First Novel and was an international bestseller. Evil Bones is Kathy's twenty-fourth novel featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. Reichs was also a producer of Fox Television’s longest running scripted drama, Bones, which was based on her work and her novels. Kathy is one of very few forensic anthropologists certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology.

Send us Fan Mail Mystery writer Kathy Reichs joins Sarah and Carolyn to discuss her latest book, Fire and Bones . #1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs returns with a twisty, unputdownable thriller featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan, who finds herself at the center of a DC arson investigation that spawns deepening levels of mystery and, ultimately, violence. Mystery writer Kathy Reichs joins Sarah and Carolyn to discuss her latest book, Fire and Bones . #1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs returns with a twisty, unputdownable thriller featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan, who finds herself at the center of a DC arson investigation that spawns deepening levels of mystery and, ultimately, violence. Tea, Tonic & Toxin is a history of mystery book club and podcast. We’re reading the best mysteries ever written, as well as interviewing some of the world’s best contemporary mystery and thriller writers. Get your book here ! Watch clips from our conversation with Kathy! Join our brand new Patreon community here! It's free to join, with extra perks for members at every level. Always apprehensive about working fire scenes, Tempe is called to Washington, DC, to analyze the victims of a deadly blaze and sees her misgivings justified. The devastated building is in Foggy Bottom, a neighborhood with a colorful past and present, and Tempe becomes suspicious about the property’s ownership when she delves into its history. The pieces start falling into place strangely and quickly, and, sensing a good story, Tempe teams with a new ally, telejournalist Ivy Doyle. Soon the duo learns that back in the thirties and forties the home was the hangout of a group of bootleggers and racketeers known as the Foggy Bottom Gang. Though interesting, this fact seems irrelevant—until the son of a Foggy Bottom gang member is shot dead at his home in an affluent part of the district. Coincidence? Targeted attacks? So many questions. As Tempe and Ivy dig deeper, an arrest is finally made. Then another Foggy Bottom Gang-linked property burns to the ground, claiming one more victim. Slowly, Tempe’s instincts begin pointing to the obvious: somehow, her moves since coming to Washington have been anticipated, and every path forward seems to bring with it a lethal threat. Kathy Reichs’s first novel Déjà Dead , published in 1997, won the Ellis Award for Best First Novel and was an international bestseller. Fire and Bones is Reichs’s twenty-third novel featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. Reichs was a producer of Fox Television’s longest running scripted drama, Bones , which was based on her work and her novels. One of few forensic anthropologists certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology, she divides her time between Charlotte, NC, and Charleston, SC. Visit her at KathyReichs.com or follow her on X and Instagram @KathyReichs or Facebook @KathyReichsBooks. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/teatonicandtoxin/ https://www.facebook.com/teatonicandtoxin https://www.teatonicandtoxin.com Stay mysterious...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Here's What We Know Podcast , our special guest is the renowned Kathy Reichs, a forensic anthropologist turned bestselling author of Temperance Brennan novels. With a career that's as remarkable as her literary acclaim creations, Kathy shares insights from her life journey. She went from being a curious child fascinated by science to becoming one of only 100 forensic anthropologists ever certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology. Whether handling crime scenes or weaving humor into dark narratives, Kathy offers listeners an intimate portrait of a life rich with stories. So, stay tuned for a captivating conversation that traverses death investigations, literature's imaginative realms, and everything that ties them together through the eyes of a master storyteller. In this Episode: The early signs of drive and curiosity in young Kathy. The rigorous path to becoming a board-certified forensic anthropologist. Transitioning from academic writing to crafting thrilling novels based on real-life experiences. Insights into Temperance Brennan ’s character evolution—from books to the hit TV show "Bones." Behind-the-scenes look at scriptwriting for "Bones" and how it differs from novel writing. The importance of setting in storytelling and why Kathy never writes about places she hasn't visited. How personal preferences sometimes make their way into characters' quirks. Hear about Kathy's latest novel, “The Bone Hacker." Kathy also touches upon family influences, with two out of three children following in her footsteps in writing. This episode is sponsored by: Reed Animal Hospital (Be sure to tell them Gary sent you!) Mike Counsil Plumbing & Rooter (Use code “Gary” to get $89 off any service!) Bio: Kathy Reichs’s first novel Déjà Dead catapulted her to fame when it became a New York Times bestseller and won the 1997 Ellis Award for Best First Novel. Her other Temperance Brennan books include Death du Jour, Deadly Decisions, Fatal Voyage, Grave Secrets, Bare Bones, Monday Mourning, Cross Bones, Break No Bones, Bones to Ashes, Devil Bones, 206 Bones, Spider Bones, Flash and Bones, Bones Are Forever, Bones of the Lost, Bones Never Lie, Speaking in Bones and the Temperance Brennan short story collection, The Bone Collection . In addition, Kathy co-authored the Virals young adult series with her son, Brendan Reichs. The best-selling titles are Virals, Seizure, Code, Exposure, Terminal , and the novella collection Trace Evidence . The series follows the adventures of Temperance Brennan’s great-niece, Tory Brennan. Dr. Reichs’ latest novel, Two Nights , was released July 11 and features Sunday Night, a tough-talking, scarred heroine. Dr. Reichs was also a producer of the hit Fox TV series, Bones , which is based on her work and her novels. Dr. Reichs is one of only 100 forensic anthropologists ever certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology. Dr. Reichs is a native of Chicago, where she received her Ph.D. at Northwestern. She now divides her time between Charlotte, NC, and Montreal, Québec. Website: https://kathyreichs.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathyreichsbooks/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathyreichs/ X: https://twitter.com/KathyReichs Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/kathy

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Kathy Reichs. We’ll be talking about her book The Bone Hacker and how to craft a bestselling thriller series. Have you gotten the DIY MFA Starter Kit yet? This is a two week email series full of worksheets to help you DIY your MFA. You’ll learn more about how to write with focus, read with purpose, and build your community. You’ll also start getting Writer Fuel , our newsletter full of words of wisdom and resources to help you keep the momentum going in your writing. And you’ll be the first to hear about other fun goodies we only share via email. Best of all, it’s free to join! You can sign up with your email at diymfa.com/join . In this episode Kathy Reichs and I discuss: How to write each book in a series with different aspects while keeping it entertaining. Keeping the main character consistent but also allowing room for them to grow and change throughout a series. Adapting a series to television, the differences and challenges of writing a television script vs. a novel. Plus, Kathy’s #1 tip for writers. About Kathy Reichs Kathy Reichs’ first novel Déjà Dead , published in 1997, won the Ellis Award for Best First Novel and was an international bestseller. To date, she has written twenty-two novels featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. Kathy was also a producer of Fox Television’s longest running scripted drama, Bones , which was based on her work and her novels. One of very few forensic anthropologists certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology, Kathy divides her time between Charlotte, North Carolina, and Montreal, Québec. You can find her on her website or follow her on Twitter and Instagram . The Bone Hacker #1

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Rene Gutteridge discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview the author of the bestselling Temperance Brennan series which, of course, was the basis for the Bones television series. To date, she has written twenty-two novels featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. Dr. Reichs is a Ph.D. anthropologist herself with several scholarly articles ont eh subject to her credit. She is one of very few forensic anthropologists certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology. Chapter 1: Introduction WriterCon is only three weeks away! Join us and take your writing to the next level! www.writercon.com Chapter 2: News 1) Draft2Digital Adds "Author Success" Division 2) Book Sales Update: Romance Booms Even Bigger! 3) Author Claims AI-Generated Books Sold Under Her Name Chapter 3: Interview with Kathy Reichs During this talk, Dr. Reichs disucsses: 1) where she found her series character; 2) how she blends real forensics with fiction; 3) why she uses "ripped-from-the-headlines" plot elements; 4) her combo of planning/pantsing; and 5) the best advice for writers. Chapter 4: Parting Words Congratulations to Rene on the continuing success of Family Camp ! Remember: WriterCon is Sept 1-4 in Oklahoma City. It is NOT too late to register! And ReaderCon is Sept 4. It's FREE and OPEN to the public. Hear authors talk about their work, get autographs, attend book-related events, and have FUN! www.writercon.com Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit. William Bernhardt www.williambernhardt.com www.writercon.com

Kathy Reichs, one of the most popular and biggest selling crime writers of the 21st century, is the creator of the Temperance Brennan series, which now numbers 22 books and has been translated into over 30 languages. A professor of forensic anthropology, Dr Reichs has taught FBI agents how to detect human remains, travelled to Rwanda to testify at the UN tribunal on genocide, helped exhume a mass grave in Guatemala, and helped recover body parts at the World Trade Center after 9/11. This incredible wealth of experience has made her the queen of forensic crime. Kathy Reichs is interviewed by journalist, broadcaster and author Mark Lawson.

From teaching FBI agents how to detect and recover human remains to separating and identifying commingled body parts in her Montreal lab, as one of only seventy-seven forensic anthropologists ever certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology, Dr Kathy Reichs has brought her own dramatic work experience to her mesmerising forensic thrillers. Kathy has travelled to Rwanda to testify at the UN Tribunal on Genocide, and helped exhume a mass grave in Guatemala. She has also worked on the identification of war dead from World War II, Korea and Southeast Asia. Her novel Déjà Dead catapulted her to fame when it became a New York Times bestseller. She is also a producer of the chilling hit TV series Bones. Kathy has written seventeen bestsellers featuring Dr Temperance Brennan, the most recent being Bones Never Lie. She has also written four bestsellers featuring Tory Brennan: Virals, Seizure, Code and Exposure. Kathy is interviewed by Jeremy Vine, host of the Jeremy Vine Show on BBC Radio 2, Points Of View and Eggheads. Special Guest: Kathy Reichs Interviewed by Jeremy Vine was recorded live at Harrogate International Festivals' Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in July 2017. Podcast music by Joseph McDade.