Shows
Cops and Writers Podcast220 Former NYPD Police Officer, Attorney, Presidential Advisor, and Author Nick Chiarkas! (Part Two)Send us a textWelcome back everyone to the conclusion of my conversation with the amazing Nick Chiarkas! I was so excited about this interview I didn’t want you guys to wait for next Sunday! I really enjoyed talking to Nick and I think you guys are going to feel the same about this episode. Nick grew up in the Al Smith housing projects on Manhattan's Lower East Side. When he was in the fourth grade, his mother was told by the principal of PS-1 that "Nick was unlikely ever to com...2025-04-2857 minCops and Writers Podcast219 Former NYPD Police Officer, Attorney, Presidential Advisor, and Author Nick Chiarkas! (Part One)Send us a textWelcome to part one of my two-part conversation with the amazing Nick Chiarkas! I really enjoyed talking to Nick and I think you guys are going to feel the same about this episode. Nick grew up in the Al Smith housing projects on Manhattan's Lower East Side. When he was in the fourth grade, his mother was told by the principal of PS-1 that "Nick was unlikely ever to complete high school, so you must steer him toward a simple and secure vocation." Instead, Nick became a writer, w...2025-04-2754 min
Midwest Writers RoomSeason 3, Ep. 1 - Nicholas Chiarkas, January 2025Bio:Nick Chiarkas is a frequent writers’ conference presenter, a Wisconsin Writers Association Board Member, and the author of nine traditionally published books: two award-winning novels, Weepers and Nunzio's Way, and seven nonfiction books. He grew up in the Al Smith housing projects on Manhattan's Lower East Side. When he was in the fourth grade, his mother was told by the principal of PS-1 that "Nick was unlikely ever to complete high school, so you must steer him toward a simple and secure vocation." Instead, Nick became a writer, with a few stops alo...2025-01-1347 min
The Crime CafeS. 9, Ep. 3: Interview with Crime Writer Nicholas ChiarkasThis episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Nicholas Chiarkas.
Check out our discussion of his Weepers series!
Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story anthology. You can find the buy inks for both on my website, debbimack.com under the Crime Cafe link. You can also get a free copy of either book if you become a Patreon supporter. You’ll get that and much more if you support the podcast on Patreon...2023-07-2300 min
Voices of True CrimeNick Chiarkas - Nunzio's Way: (Book 2 in the Weepers Series)"In this city, you can have anything you want if you kill the right four people." ~ Nunzio SabinoIn Weepers (Book 1), Angelo and his gang, with a bit of help from his beloved "uncle" Nunzio Sabino, defeated the notorious Satan's Knights. Now, in this standalone sequel to Weepers, it's 1960 and Nunzio is still the most powerful organized crime boss in New York City, protecting what's his with political schemes and 'business' deals.Against this backdrop of Mafia turf wars, local gang battles, and political power-plays in the mayoral election, the bodies begin stacking up...2022-12-3050 min
Words to Write by PodcastBend It Like Bickham (the scene, that is)We’re on our penultimate episode for our reading of Jack Bickham’s Scene & Structure. So, what does the bullet point Meister have to squeeze into an end of a book that 90% of its readers will probably never get to?
Well, first we give ourselves a little pep talk and then we see if we can make sense of all of these specialized scene situations. And, dear listener, there are a lot of them: interrupted scenes and sequels, non-viewpoint character scenes, flashback scenes, scenes with all-dialog, or all-action or unseen opponents or multiple agendas.
After all that high level specialization, we s...2022-12-1453 minScene & StructureBend It Like Bickham (the scene, that is)We’re on our penultimate episode for our reading of Jack Bickham’s Scene & Structure. So, what does the bullet point Meister have to squeeze into an end of a book that 90% of its readers will probably never get to?
Well, first we give ourselves a little pep talk and then we see if we can make sense of all of these specialized scene situations. And, dear listener, there are a lot of them: interrupted scenes and sequels, non-viewpoint character scenes, flashback scenes, scenes with all-dialog, or all-action or unseen opponents or multiple agendas.
After all...2022-12-1453 minWords to Write by PodcastBend It Like Bickham (the scene, that is)We’re on our penultimate episode for our reading of Jack Bickham’s Scene & Structure. So, what does the bullet point Meister have to squeeze into an end of a book that 90% of its readers will probably never get to?
Well, first we give ourselves a little pep talk and then we see if we can make sense of all of these specialized scene situations. And, dear listener, there are a lot of them: interrupted scenes and sequels, non-viewpoint character scenes, flashback scenes, scenes with all-dialog, or all-action or unseen opponents or multiple agendas.
After all that high level specialization, we s...2022-12-1453 min
Words to Write byBend It Like Bickham (the scene, that is)We’re on our penultimate episode for our reading of Jack Bickham’s Scene and Structure. So, what does the bullet point Meister have to squeeze into an end of a book that 90% of its readers will probably never get to?Well, first we give ourselves a little pep talk and then we see if we can make sense of all of these specialized scene situations. And, dear listener, there are a lot of them: interrupted scenes and sequels, non-viewpoint character scenes, flashback scenes, scenes with all-dialog, or all-action or unseen opponents or multiple agendas. After...2022-12-1453 min
Nick ChiarkasWelcome, Nick Chiarkas to MJ net. Meet. Nuncio and the men who are loyal to him. Meet the hired killers and my favorite character Pepe. Loyalty and fear and family plus characters that are real and relatable. Meet Nuncio didn't cross him.2022-12-0556 min
Speak Up Talk Radio NetworkNick Chiarkas Firebird Book Award Winner Author InterviewsALSO $500 GRAND PRIZE WINNER Nicholas L. Chiarkas was the Director of Wisconsin’s State Public Defender Agency for 22-years. Under his leadership, the agency received several awards for excellence. He was the founder of Justice Without Borders, was an adjunct professor of law at the University of Wisconsin Law School, and a visiting lecturer...2022-10-2630 min
Authors on FireNick Chiarkas Firebird Book Award Winner Author InterviewsALSO $500 GRAND PRIZE WINNER Nicholas L. Chiarkas was the Director of Wisconsin's State Public Defender Agency for 22-years. Under his leadership, the agency received several awards for excellence. He was the founder of Justice Without Borders, was an adjunct professor of law at the University of Wisconsin Law School, and a visiting lecturer in law at Justus-Liebig-Universität, Gießen, Germany. Previously Dr. Chiarkas served as the Deputy Chief Counsel & Research Director to the President's Commission on Organized Crime; Professor of Law; Professor of Criminology; a New York City Police Officer; and a US Army Paratrooper (101st...2022-10-2630 min
Meet the Author - The CartersMEET THE AUTHOR Podcast: LIVE - Episode 62 - NICK CHIARKASMEET THE AUTHOR Podcast: LIVE - Episode 62 Aired LIVE Wednesday June 22, 2022 FEATURING Crime/Thriller Author NICK CHIARKASABOUT NICK: Nick Chiarkas grew up in the Al Smith housing projects in the Two Bridges neighborhood on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. When he was in the fourth grade his mother was told by the principal of PS-1 that, “Nick was unlikely to ever complete high school, so you must steer him toward a simple and secure vocation.” Instead, Nick became a writer, with a few stops along the way: a U.S. Army Paratrooper; a New York City Police...2022-06-231h 09
The BoomBangOhMyGoshWow! PodcastNick Chiarkas - Writing The End2022-02-2305 minSpeak Up Talk Radio NetworkNick Chiarkas Firebird Book Award Winner & Author InterviewsALSO $500 GRAND PRIZE WINNER Nicholas L. Chiarkas was the Director of Wisconsin’s State Public Defender Agency for 22-years. Under his leadership, the agency received several awards for excellence. He was the founder of Justice Without Borders, was an adjunct professor of law at the University of Wisconsin Law School, and a visiting lecturer in...2022-01-1330 min
The Writescast NetworkSeven Touchstones for Writing a Mystery or Thriller (or Anything!) featuring Nick Chiarkas – Writescast 082This episode is no ordinary listicle. The author of WEEPERS joins the program to discuss how to approach the page while writing a mystery or thriller (or, as he explains, any story), and, along the way, he regales us with tales of mid-20th-century NYC and inevitable, yet surprising endings in funeral homes.2020-05-1559 min
Dan ConryComey and Mueller: Some Have a Short Memory9a: Whistleblower and co-winner of TIME "Person of the Year" award in 2002 Coleen Rowley. Also, Author, retired NYPD officer and public defender Nick Chiarkas.10a: Freelance journalist Mike Ivey2017-07-121h 40
Most Reliable Website For Full Audiobooks in Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense and Many MoreWeepers Audiobook by Nick ChiarkasVisit https://hotaudiobook.cοm to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.
Title: Weepers
Author: Nick Chiarkas
Narrator: Josh Chiarkas
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10 hrs
Language: English
Release date: 10-07-15
Publisher: HenschelHAUS Audio
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes
Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense
Publisher's Summary:
A compelling mystery/thriller by Nick Chiarkas
If it moves away from you, it's food; if it moves toward you, you're food. The 1957 murder of an undercover cop in a New York City housing project has unexpected ties to the unsolved disappearance of a young father walking home in those same projects with his s...2015-10-0710 min