The Whole of Its Parts

SUMMARY:

P. A. Duncan talks in-depth about the plot, characters, and setting for her debut mystery novel, Supreme Madness of the Carnival season and reads an excerpt from it.

You have 8 more days to preorder Supreme Madness at amazon.com/dp/B0BTTR97KQ.

Don’t forget this month’s special eBook sale for The Better Spy at amazon.com/dp/B0112R8I8AThe Better Spy will be free to download 3/13 – 3/17 at the same link.

REAL SPIES, REAL LIVES PODCAST 4-10 3/9/2023

Mystery vs Espionage – More Alike than Not

SUMMARY:

Duncan compares and contrasts the mystery and espionage genres and find some commonalities you might not realize. We conclude with a reading from Supreme Madness of the Carnival Season.

The March book sale is for The Better Spy, Duncan’s novel in stories. The eBook is only 99¢ all month. Find it at amazon.com/dp/B0112R8I8A.

The preorder is still on for Supreme Madness of the Carnival Season. Find it at amazon.com/dp/B0BTTR97KQ for the special preorder price of $1.99.

REAL SPIES, REAL LIVES PODCAST SEASON 4, EPISODE 9 3/2/2023

Why Are We So Fascinated with Spies?

SUMMARY:

After experimenting with AI for a podcast outline, author P.A. Duncan talks about why spies and espionage is so appealing to the average person. It’s all about the fantasy for us Walter Mittys. Also, listen to a new excerpt from the upcoming Supreme Madness of the Carnival Season, Duncan’s debut mystery novel as read by the author.

Preorder Supreme Madness of the Carnival Season at amazon.com/dp/B0BTTR97KQ.

This month’s featured sale, Spy Flash, can be found at amazon.com/dp/B00AKEX062.

(c) 2023 by Unexpected Paths Media (P. A. Duncan)

REAL SPIES, REAL LIVES PODCAST 4-8, FEB. 23, 2023

Spies and Balloons and Shoot-Downs, Oh My!

SUMMARY:

Some thoughts on the Chinese spy satellite saga, a history lesson on balloons used in spying, and a reading from the soon-to-be-released mystery novel, Supreme Madness of the Carnival Season.

Buy link for the featured, February 99¢ sale of Spy Flashamazon.com/dp/B00AKEX062.

The preorder period for Supreme Madness of the Carnival Season starts on 2/11/23, but here’s the preorder link: amazon.com/dp/B0BTTR97KQ.

REAL SPIES, REAL LIVES PODCAST EPISODE 4-6 2/9/23

Inspired by Poe

SUMMARY:

Duncan talks about some spy movies to brighten a dreary day and about her upcoming new book, a mystery, which is a genre change for her. Also explained is the connection of the new book, Supreme Madness of the Carnival Season, to an Edgar Allan Poe short story, “The Cask of Amontillado.”

To comment on this episode, go to the podcast’s Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/RealSpiesRealLives.

This month’s promotion is Duncan’s second collection of espionage short fiction, Spy Flash, 25 flash fiction stories. The eBook of Spy Flash is on sale this month for 99¢, and you can find it at amazon.com/dp/B00AKEX062.

Season 4, Episode 5 Real Spies, Real Lives Podcast 2/2/23

Uncomfortable History

SUMMARY:

Duncan winds up her promotion of her first collection of espionage short stories, Blood Vengeance, with a bit of Balkan history and a reading of the award-winning title story.

You have until January 31 to get the eBook of Blood Vengeance for only 99¢. Go to amazon.com/dp/B007WWBX14 and grab it now.

SEASON 4, EPISODE 4, REAL SPIES REAL LIVES PODCAST 1/26/23

Spies — At Career Day?

SUMMARY:

What happens when your parents are spies but your teacher insists they come to career day? The second story in Blood Vengeance is “Career Day,” and Natalia Bukharin has a lot of questions for Mai and Alexei about what they really do. The answers, however, are not forthcoming.

Blood Vengeance is FREE January 19 and 20 then after that 99¢ for the remainder of January. You can download it at amazon.com/dp/B007WWBX14.

SEASON 4, EPISODE 3 REAL SPIES, REAL LIVES PODCAST 1/19/23

A Blast From the Past

SUMMARY:

Time to give some love to P. A. Duncan’s first collection of espionage short stories, Blood Vengeance. Published in 2012, these stories are the earliest ones featuring U.N. spies Mai Fisher and Alexei Bukharin, and they delve, of course, into history.

Blood Vengeance is on sale for 99¢ for all this month. Go to amazon.com/dp/B007WWBX14.

REAL SPIES REAL LIVES PODCAST SEASON 4 NUMBER 2

We’re Back with Season 4!

SUMMARY:

It’s Season 4, Episode 1 of the podcast where we talk about writing, spies, and writing about spies.

Today, though, we’re talking more about writing and the writing life, especially when a spy writer decides to try writing a mystery.

While you’re waiting for Supreme Madness of the Carnival Season — the mystery — to be ready for preorder, check out P. A. Duncan’s spy writing. All reasonably priced whether eBook, paperback, or hard cover.

Go to amazon.com/author/phyllisduncan and see for yourself.

SEASON 4 EPISODE 1 2023