Ep7 Chris Chambers Noir: This month, we shine a light on Alex Kenna, “The Future of Noir”

Ep9 Chris Chambers Noir: This month, we shine a light on Reed Farrel Coleman and Delia Pitts

May 2026: On this month’s episode of Chris Chambers Noir, two beloved novelists are the focus of our Q&A with our host, bestselling mystery writer Christopher Chambers. Our topic: This month, we have the honor of hosting two award-winning and bestselling exemplars of hardboiled crime fiction, Reed Farrel Coleman and Delia Pitts. Writing about what happens in the shadows is a craft, but what’s the art? Meet our guests: Reed Farrel Coleman (pictured right): Called a hard-boiled poet by NPR’sClick here to listen to the podcast! [https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/ep9-chrischambersnoir_reedcoleman_deliapitts/]

Ep8 Chris Chambers Noir: This month, we shine a light on two seasoned noir authors — Joel E. Turner and Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier, “New Jersey smirk and Caribbean heart. Noir or not?”

April 2026: On this month’s episode of Chris Chambers Noir, two more inspiring novelists are the focus of our Q&A with our host, bestselling mystery writer Christopher Chambers. This month’s topic: New Jersey smirk and Caribbean heart… Noir or not? Meet our guests! Author Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier: Originally from St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, and currently living in Apex, North Carolina. Ashley-Ruth is an emerging writer of contemporary Caribbean mysteries. The winner of the North Carolina Writers Network’s 2022 Jacobs/Jones prizeClick here to listen to the podcast! [https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/ep8_ashleyruthbernier_joelturner/]

Ep7 Chris Chambers Noir: This month, we shine a light on Alex Kenna, “The Future of Noir”

March 2026: On this month’s episode of Chris Chambers Noir, Chris chose Alex Kenna to be our star. Bestselling mystery writer Christopher Chambers insissts, she’s the future of the genre. This month’s topic: How Noir shapes Crime Fiction, and what are the future trends? Meet our guest: Alex Kenna is a mystery writer, prosecutor, and amateur painter. Her first novel, What Meets the Eye, was a 2023 Shamus Award Finalist for best first P.I. novel. Kirkus Reviews called it aClick here to listen to the podcast! [https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/ep7-chrischambersnoir-alexkenna/]

Ep6 Chris Chambers Noir: This month we shine a light on two new hot novelists — P.M. Raymond and NYC firefighter Jason Powell

February 2026: On this month’s episode of Chris Chambers Noir, two new hot novelists are the focus of our Q&A with our host, bestselling mystery writer Christopher Chambers. This month’s topic: Riffs on a Noir Theme: Horror & Psychological Suspense to Thrillers Meet our guests: P.M. Raymond: An award-winning author from New Orleans, Louisiana, P.M. Raymond knows a thing or two about good gumbo, grits, and café au lait.  She is a 2025 Killer Shorts and Horror2Comic Semifinalist, the SistersClick here to listen to the podcast! [https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/ep6_raymond-powell/]

Ep5 Chris Chambers Noir: Start 2026 off right with our panel of 4 authors who are celebrating “Southern Noir? Hick Hardboiled? Or the next evolutionary step of one of crime fiction’s original forms.” You are in for a treat!

January 2026: On this month’s episode of Chris Chambers Noir, a panel of four writers will test what you consider to be Sounthern Noir. “What is the next evolutionary step of one of crime fiction’s original forms?” asks our host, Christopher Chambers, the award-winning author of dozens of books, short stories, and, most recently, the bestselling Dickie Cornish series. Don’t miss it! Authors, pictured: Scott Von Doviak (top left), Bobby Matthews (top right), Wes Browne (bottom left), James D.F. HannahClick here to listen to the podcast! [https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/ep5-southern-noir-hick-hardboiled/]