The Art of the Whodunit with Erik D’Souza Mystery, Truth & Canadian Storytelling

<p><strong>TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ — ERIK D’SOUZA</strong><br /><strong>The Art of the Whodunit</strong></p><p><br />📅 September 24, 2026 | 🕖 7 PM EST</p><p>What makes a great mystery?</p><p>Is it the crime, the clues, the suspects, or the unexpected twist? Or is it the person who refuses to stop asking questions until the truth finally comes to light?</p><p>On this episode of <strong>Teatime with Miss Liz</strong>, we welcome <strong>Erik D’Souza</strong> — Canadian mystery author, publisher, professional speaker, and passionate literary community builder.</p><p>Erik created the <strong>Suzanne Rickson Mystery Series</strong>, traditional whodunits featuring a shrewd senior sleuth against the beautiful backdrop of British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast.</p><p>In this conversation, we explore the art of mystery writing and much more:</p><p>🔎 The traditional whodunit<br />📚 Writing and publishing<br />🕵️ Senior sleuths and aging characters<br />🌊 Why British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast makes such an intriguing setting<br />🧩 Creating clues without giving away the solution<br />✍️ The realities of being an author<br />🤝 Building strong literary communities<br />🇨🇦 Canadian storytelling<br />💡 Encouraging writers who are still waiting for their “someday”</p><p>Erik’s work extends far beyond his own books. He serves as <strong>Marketing Manager for Crime Writers of Canada</strong>, <strong>President of the Tri-City Wordsmiths</strong>, and curator and host of <strong>Writers in Our Midst</strong> at the Port Moody Public Library.</p><p>His personal T-E-A tells us a little about the person behind the mysteries:</p><p><strong>T — Truthful</strong><br /><strong>E — Easygoing</strong><br /><strong>A — Analytical</strong></p><p>And his one-word description of himself?</p><p><strong>Loyal.</strong></p><p>In this episode, Miss Liz and Erik talk about why readers keep loving mysteries, what makes a compelling detective, and how writers can create stories that invite readers to become part of the investigation.</p><p>We also ask an important question for every aspiring writer:</p><p><strong>What would you say to someone who has an unfinished manuscript sitting on their computer, waiting for the courage to finish it?</strong></p><p>Because sometimes the biggest mystery isn't <em>whodunit</em>.</p><p>Sometimes it's discovering what happens when we finally decide to tell our story.</p><p>☕ <strong>ERIK’S PERSONAL CUP</strong></p><p>💚 Favourite Colour: Green<br />🏡 Hom