This episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Getting to Know You" series shines a spotlight on mystery and historical fiction author Matt Cost. Known for his rich storytelling, deep love for history, and an enduring affection for his canine companions, Matt joins the show to play a fun game of seven lucky questions.
Get a firsthand look at the man behind the mysteries, his creative writing process, and a sneak peek into his upcoming podcast channel. Watch the podcast below or listen/download the episode on Podbean.
Episode Highlights & Fun Facts
The Ultimate Dog Dad: Matt’s spirit animal is unequivocally a dog. In fact, his own rescue dogs frequently inspire and make appearances as characters across his mystery novels.
Writing on the Move: When Matt needs to plot out his next thriller or mystery sequence, he does his best writing mentally during his three daily dog walks.
Living the Creative Life: From his historical Mainely Mystery series to the thrilling modern-day vigilante justice of the Max Creed chronicles, Matt's career advice to aspiring writers is short, sweet, and powerful: "Just do it."
A Speakeasy Contribution: As a guest helping to build out our virtual show universe, Matt officially claimed his spot by adding a gorgeous wooden bar with a copper-plated top and comfortable backed stools right inside the hidden library speakeasy room.
On the Horizon: Get ready for a brand-new audio adventure! Matt is teaming up with author B.J. Magnani to launch a new monthly podcast series exploring mysteries, crime fiction, storytelling, and pets.
Official Resources & Links
Discover the Books: Explore Matt's historical fiction, thrillers, and mystery series at MattCost.net.
Deep Dive Into Writing: Check out Matt’s previous deep-dive interview on the Author Success Insider Q&A.
Podcast Preview: Keep an ear out for the premiere of "Pets, Plots & Poisons" with Matt Cost and B.J. Magnani. Airing every third Thursday, the show delves into the dark, creative, and comforting worlds of mystery writing, pet companionship, and crime fiction.