Welcome to Twice 5 Miles Radio; I'm your host, James Navé. Today, we travel into the mind of Jaclyn Goldis (www.jaclyngoldis.com), a murder mystery novelist crafting modern homages to Agatha Christie. Her latest novel, "The Main Character," set against the Italian coast's luxurious backdrop, promises a journey where mystery and danger collide. In this interview, Jaclyn explores the art of suspense, the thrill of writing, and why she chooses breathtaking locales like the Orient Express for her gripping tales. Join us as we uncover the secrets to constructing a novel that keeps readers on edge. All aboard for an electrifying conversation on Twice 5 Miles Radio – enjoy the show!

When Murder Makes a Mystery with novelist Jaclyn Goldis

Provocative Conversations from Twice 5 Miles Radio is a podcast devoted to candid, often surprising exchanges with artists, thinkers, and cultural instigators who speak from the core. Each episode dives beneath the surface to explore the stories and questions that shape our lives.

I’m James Navé—poet, storyteller, educator, and longtime creative collaborator. With an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and decades of teaching experience across the globe, I help writers and performers tap into their authentic voices through public speaking, creative writing, and the Imaginative Storm method, which I co-developed with Allegra Huston.

My most recent book, 100 Days: A Poetic Memoir After Cancer (3: A Taos Press), documents a hundred days of healing and poetic reckoning. I’m also co-author of Write What You Don’t Know and How to Read for an Audience—practical guides for anyone seeking to speak and write with more truth and power.

I’ve directed festivals, hosted literary salons, taught with Julia Cameron, and memorized over 600 poems. I still believe in the power of a well-told story, the light through stained glass, and the open road with nothing but a podcast and a windshield full of stars.

When Murder Makes a Mystery with novelist Jaclyn Goldis

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