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First things first. I have to thank Sgt. Steve Gould from the Things Police See Podcast for introducing me to today’s special guest.

Today I have a special treat for you, my wonderful listeners. Welcome, and thank you for joining me for part one of my two-part interview with Bestselling Author, Television Personality, and retired Homicide Detective Lieutenant Joe Kenda.

Joseph Patrick Kenda is a retired Colorado Springs Police Department detective lieutenant who was involved in 387 homicide cases over a 23-year career. He solved 356 cases, a closure rate of 92%. He was featured on the Investigation Discovery television show Homicide Hunter, where he recounted stories of cases he solved. Kenda hosts the Discovery+ show, American Detective With Lt. Joe Kenda. Lt. Kenda is also a bestselling author with four books under his gun belt.

Please enjoy part one of my interview with the good lieutenant.

In today’s episode we discuss:

· How Lt. Kenda almost delivered a baby in a tank.

· Lt. Kenda’s beginnings into law enforcement and how he was chosen for the homicide unit.

· Knowing what he knows now, what advise he would give rookie cop Joe Kenda.

· His surprising beginnings as a rookie cop and the ‘training’ he received.

· Using a hand grenade for crowd control.

· The personal toll of investigating 400 homicides and attending 500 autopsies.

· Lt. Kenda’s secrets to a happy marriage.

· Being the voice for the victims with no voice.

· Attending parole hearings for those he put away for life.

· Illegal drugs and their relationship to homicide and other violent crimes.

All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.

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Today’s show is for you writers out there! No matter if you are a bestselling author with a huge backlist or you are just kicking around the idea of writing a book, todays show will have huge value to you! I highly suggest you take notes for this episode.

My guest on the show today is Bestselling Author and Expert Ghostwriter/Ghostpublisher, Joshua Lisec.

Joshua Lisec is a #1 international and Wall Street Journal bestselling ghostwriter who has ghostwritten more than 90 books since 2011 on everything from metabolic health and internet marketing to political tell-alls and current events reporting that have been translated into several languages.

After having multiple novels published by an independent publishing house, Joshua turned his talents to helping others achieve their own literary dreams.

As a leading expert on author voice authenticity, Joshua has helped executives, coaches, inventors, multimillionaire and billionaire entrepreneurs, philanthropists, politicians, and religious leaders find the best way to say what’s on their minds and in their hearts.

The only Certified Ghostwriter (California State University, Long Beach) and Certified Hypnotist (National Guild of Hypnotists), Joshua teaches a masterclass on hypnowriting, a method of ghostwriting that uses the techniques of hypnosis to structure a draft and refine a book.

In today’s episode we discuss:

· How Joshua became a hypnotist, and the life-changing effects hypnosis can have.

· Joshua’s bestselling book, So Good They Call You a Fake: Command Attention, Monetize Your Talent Stack, and Become the Uncontested Authority in Your Niche.

· How Josh turns bad reviews on their heads and transmutes the lead of hate into the gold of praise.

· The psychology of book covers and how unique, obvious, and simplistic covers sell a book!

· How Joshua started his career in ghostwriting?

· Role of ghost writer and what do you say to someone who says it’s “cheating?”

· How a book can ruin your career.

· Joshua explains how books are a form of hypnosis.

· Common mistakes writers make with their marketing or craft.

· The role and future of Artificial intelligence in book publishing and writing.

Please visit Joshua's website packed with valuable information!

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Today on the show we are going to be talking with former Death Investigator Emily Speed about the little known occupation of death investigator. They are the ones who work either in a medical examiner's or coroner’s office that comes out to the scene of a dead body. Their responsibility is to determine the cause and manner of death of a decedent.

Emily Speed is a former career death investigator with over 13 years of experience in the field. She has a master’s degree in forensic science and a specialty in skeletal remains. She has been featured on shows such as Oxygen's "Snapped: Notorious" as well as Investigation Discovery's "Devil in Suburbia". Emily's special interests include forensic anthropology, unidentified cold cases, and training professionals in the field. She is the creator and host of Death Calls Podcast where she talks about her experiences in the field and educates the public on postmortem procedures and forensic investigations.

Please enjoy as Emily unveils the mysteries of death investigations and what the ultimate price you can pay doing that job.

In today’s episode we discuss:

· How Emily found her way into the medical examiner’s office.

· Emily explains what she did at the scene of a dead body and when was it required for her to respond.

· What special equipment did she bring to a call?

· The use of meat thermometers on a dead body.

· Responding to her first call by herself.

· How she dealt with all the trauma she observed.

· How someone would prepare for a career as a death investigator.

· Her popular, Death Calls Podcast!

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