Rob Osler on the Average Guy Protagonist

Ep:  141 Rob Osler discusses with Brad his cozy...err, "Quozy" novel, having diversity in story, not having a sexy torso on his cover, and much more. Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.comCheck out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog.To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.Get a Kindle Paperwhite:https://amzn.to/3KCfUuODevil's Chew Toy by Rob Oslerhttps://amzn.to/3Q1ZAXMRob's Website:robosler.com Rob Osler’s debut novel, Devil’s Chew Toy, features a gay and lesbian amateur sleuth in a hilariously light-hearted mystery adventure set in present-day Seattle. His short story, Analogue, published in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, won the Mystery Writers of America Robert L Fish Award as part of the 2022 Annual Edgar Awards. Rob’s second short story, also to be published in Ellery Queen in 2023 features a cross-dressing amateur sleuth, named Perry Winkle. Rob lives in California with his long-time partner and a tall gray cat. Brad's Website: bradshreve.comSupport Requeered Tales  re-publishing award-winning, post-Stonewall gay and lesbian fiction — with a focus on mystery, literary and horror/sci-fi genres.requeeredtales.comKindly give to The Trevor Project, a much-needed charity focusing not only suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth, but also helps to get answers and information to support them and connect with an international community of LGBTQ youth aged 13 - 24.https://www.thetrevorproject.org/The three year run of Queer Writers of Crime was fantastic but no new episodes are being made. Therefore, some links may not work. Be sure to check out Brad's new podcast, Queer We Are, where he interviews LGBTQ celebrities, athletes, activists, politicians, and more. You can find it at queerweare.com