Claws, Clues, and Clever Crimes – A Conversation with Nick Smith
In this delightfully mysterious episode, host Rob Southgate sits down with Nick Smith, author of the unique and genre-blending cat noir mystery series from 4 Horsemen Publications. Nick shares how he created his feline sleuths, blended noir aesthetics with cozy mystery charm, and developed stories that appeal to both mystery lovers and cat enthusiasts alike.
From hard-boiled inspiration to the humor of writing animal protagonists, Nick reveals the heart, humor, and craft behind his quirky, crime-solving cats.
🔖 About Nick Smith
Nick Smith is a bestselling author, film director, producer and actor who lives in Western New York. He is a Contingency Professor at SUNY Fredonia. Originally from Bristol, England, he trained at the BBC Natural History Unit and has since worked on over 100 movies and TV productions, including the horror movie 8 Graves (2020), fang-favourite comedy The Little Vampire (2000), and the action movie Cold Soldiers (2018). His books include Cloudwalking, American Spirit, Songs for Persephone, and non-fiction guides to screenwriting and movie marketing. Milk Treading, the first novel in his Whiskers in the Dark series, has been featured on NPR’s All Things Considered, translated into Italian, adapted into an Edinburgh Fringe Festival play, and praised by the New York Times, Tod Goldberg, Jilly Cooper and David Letterman.
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🔍 Episode Keywords:
Nick Smith, cat noir, mystery author, cozy mystery, animal detective fiction, writing podcast, feline sleuths, author interview, indie mystery, noir storytelling, crime fiction, writing animals, creative writing, book recommendations, 4 Horsemen Publications
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