Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

In this episode, Rosie Danan discusses her new vampire romance 'Villain Edit,' her inspiration from reality TV, and her thoughts on romance tropes, character complexity, and writing process. A must-listen for fans of genre blending and character-driven stories.

In this episode, Emily Krimpolts discusses her new fantasy book, Prudence Marsh Is Not a Nobody Anymore, exploring her writing process, world-building, and the integration of music and crime elements into her story. She shares insights on plotting, character development, and the joys of community in writing. Learn More About Bethany: https://bethanymaines.com/ Learn More About Emily: https://emilykrempholtz.com/

Lauren Connolly discusses her new book The Monster Hunters Librarian, her writing process, and her love for magical worlds, libraries, and pet characters. She shares insights on world-building, rewriting, and her favorite tropes, offering valuable tips for aspiring authors and fans of fantasy and romance. Learn More About Bethany: https://bethanymaines.com/ Learn More About Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/laurenconnollyromance/

In this episode, author Allison Blanchard shares behind-the-scenes insights into her fantasy and mystery writing, her evolution as a writer, and how her personal experiences influence her stories. Whether you're a fellow writer or a fan of fantasy, paranormal romance, or mysteries, you'll find inspiration in her storytelling journey and tips for navigating the industry.

Wanda Hellmund discusses her debut gothic fantasy novel 'Our Dark Incantation,' exploring themes of trauma, magic systems, and the creative process behind her world-building. She shares insights into her inspiration, character development, and the challenges of writing a standalone series. Learn More About Wanda: https://www.wandahellmund.com/ Learn More About Bethany: https://bethanymaines.com/

In this episode, author Julie Hall shares insights into her writing process, world-building, character development, and the challenges of writing across genres. Discover her tips for staying motivated, crafting compelling stories, and balancing multiple series.

In this episode, Kelly Creagh discusses her transition from YA to adult fiction with her novel 'A Date with Death,' exploring themes of humor, mythology, and her diverse career experiences including belly dancing and library work. Learn More About Kelly: https://www.kellycreagh.com/ Learn More About Bethany: https://bethanymaines.com/

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Jonathan Ames is a prize-winning American author. Many of his novels are available from Pushkin Pres, including You Were Never Really Here and the series of Happy Doll thrillers that began with A Man Named Doll. He also created the hit tv shows Bored to Death and Blunt Talk. You Were Never Really Here was adapted for a major Hollywood film by Lynne Ramsay, starring Joaquin Phoenix. A Past Without Pictures is the first book in a new thriller series starring Maria Cole. Jonathan lives in Los Angeles with his dog Fezzik. Maria Cole is a central character in Ames' work and is the central protagonist in his newly released novel A Past Without Pictures. She is depicted as an LAPD detective with a complex background, having been raised in foster care and facing a history of abuse. This challenging upbringing shapes her character and influences her journey within the police force. Learn more on Jonathan’s Wikipedia site https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Ames Novels • I Pass Like Night (1989) • The Extra Man (1998) • Wake Up, Sir! (2004) • You Were Never Really Here (2013 and expanded version in 2018) Happy Doll series • A Man Named Doll (2021) • The Wheel of Doll (2022) • Karma Doll (2025) Maria Cole Series • A Past Without Pictures (2026) Essays • What's Not to Love?: The Adventures of a Mildly Perverted Young Writer (2000) • My Less Than Secret Life (2002) • I Love You More Than You Know (2006) • The Double Life Is Twice as Good: Essays and Fiction (2009) Anthologies • Sexual Metamorphosis: An Anthology of Transsexual Memoirs (2005) Comics • The Alcoholic (2008) Television • Bored to Death (creator/writer/producer, 2009–2011, as well as a cameo appearance as "Irwin") • Blunt Talk (creator/writer/executive producer, 2015–2016) • Drunk History (as Junius Booth 2013) Learn more on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0024718/ Watch on YouTube: Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jpx4Ori5OSLPQMOR3XWen Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jonathan-ames-the-femme-detectives-ep-7/id687959058?i=1000788745020

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. Today on the podcast, meet Kathleen Kaska, author of several great mystery series! Elle and Kathleen talk about series arcs, historic hotels, ghost stories, and more. (You can also catch Elle in a couple mispronunciations–must’ve been a mischievous ghost at work!) Enjoy! Kathleen’s Bio: I’m a Texas gal. Except for an eighteen-month hiatus living in New York City after college, I lived in the Lone Star State continuously for fifty years. Since then, Texas has been hit and miss—a little hit, but a heck of a lot of miss. There was a time when I thought I would happily die in Austin, Texas. But circumstances and weather—especially weather—changed that. Now, I spend most of the year on Fidalgo Island in Washington State, with a view of the bay and the mountains. When I get homesick, my husband and I listen to Willie Nelson. Soon, we are dancing the two-step, imagining we are at our favorite honky-tonk in Tokio, Texas, where the mayor is believed to be a dog. Who wouldn’t miss that? Check out my award-winning mystery series: The Sydney Lockhart Mystery Series, set in the 1950s, the Kate Caraway Animal-Rights Mystery Series, and The Classic Triviography Mystery Series, which includes The Sherlock Holmes Quiz Book. Find Kathleen and Her Books Online: https://kathleenkaska.com/ ~~~ Elle’s Bio: Elle writes the award-winning Alchemical Tales series, a blend of cozy mystery and cozy fantasy. She has also published spin-off series including Pomegranate Cafe Romance and Marine Magic, as well as numerous short mysteries in anthologies. When not writing, Elle is an active member of Sisters in Crime and Mystery Writers of America. As a historian and educator, she believes in the value of stories as a mirror for complicated realities. She currently lives in New Jersey with a grumpy tortoise and a three-legged cat. Find free stories and more at ellehartford.com, and back episodes of Cozy Alchemy at ellehartford.substack.com.

In the neighborhood, anyway, NOT in the kitchen! G.P. Gottlieb’s newest Whipped and Sipped Mystery features a case of arson around the corner from the Whipped and Sipped Cafe during COVID, and then there’s a discovery of a body in the ashes AND secret hideaway. Galit dishes about the culinary inspirations behind her series, how she creates a cozy mystery setting inside a Chicago neighborhood, building a cast around her amateur sleuth, and why she’d tackle the challenge of placing a cozy mystery during COVID. Discover Galit’s inventive gluten-and-dairy-free recipes and heaps of favorite writers and books over at her website! Learn more about Guest G.P. Gottlieb: https://www.gpgottlieb.com/ Learn more about Host Melissa Westemeier: https://www.melwestemeier.com/

Internationally bestselling author, Liz Lawler, discusses her new release, THE NEXT WIFE. Just married and madly in love, Daniel and Tess move to bath to start their new life together. When the honeymoon comes to a terrifying end, Tess’ only hope is to uncover the truth about what happened to Daniel’s first wife. “Totally gripping, chilling and with a twist you won’t see coming...”—Books&Bindings.com Listen in as we chat about how dangerous it is to be dismissive of other’s concerns, the wonderful story behind the start of her writing career, and a beautiful story of salvation on a railway platform. https://www.mariesutro.com/twisted-passages-podcast https://lizlawler.com ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Liz Lawler had a 20-year career as a nurse and later became a general manager of a five star hotel, followed by a stint as a flight attendant with British Airways. Born in Kent, Liz was part of a large family having 11 siblings. She discovered the solitude of writing, after coming home from a busy nightshift in the emergency department, was a place where she could step away from an emotionally and physically demanding job. She now lives in Bath with her family and writes in any place that has a quiet space. Her debut psychological thriller, Don’t Wake Up, became a bestseller with number 1 on Apple and in the Kindle top 10, and has been published by Harper in the US and translated into 12 other languages.

Behind the Scenes of FIGHTING EDGE: Inside the Timber Creek K-9 Mystery Series with Margaret Mizushima When Deputy Mattie Walker responds to a welfare check, she is shocked to discover a murder. Even worse, the only witness to the murder is the victim’s two year old daughter. Then another major crime is uncovered when Mattie pulls over a speeding vehicle with a possible trafficking victim. When she searches the SUV, her K-9 Robo alerts on drugs. What is happening in the small town of Timber Creek and do these crimes somehow all connect? Listen in as award-winning author, Margaret Mizushima, and I discuss what inspired her latest book, Fighting Edge. We enjoyed talking about dogs, research and the true story behind the crimes in Fighting Edge. At the end of the episode, Margaret and I also make a big announcement… If you love working dogs, small town mysteries and the Colorado wilderness, then Fighting Edge is the book for you! For more information on Margaret, visit: margaretmizushima.com For more about my K-9 books, visit: kathleendonnelly.com Sit. Stay. Read. is a proud part of the Authors on the Air Global Network.

Author, attorney, and advocate, Robyn Gigl, discusses her gripping new police procedural, ALL WE HIDE. The story follows Lauren Kelly, a detective who is also a trans woman, as she looks into the cold case murder of another trans woman, while navigating a hostile work environment, and trying not to fall victim to a killer.

David Heska Wanbli Weiden, an enrolled citizen of the Sicangu Lakota nation, is the author of Winter Counts, which won the Anthony Award for Best First Novel, the Thriller Award for Best First Novel, and was nominated for an Edgar Award for Best First Novel. A professor of English and Native American and Indigenous Studies at Stony Brook University, he lives in New York and Colorado with his family. Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair#suspensebooks#authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip#writers#writersinspiration #books#bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted#bookaddiction #bibliophile #read#amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley#terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #thetwilighttown #DavidHeskaWanbliWeiden #WisdomCorner

Ben Shepherd discusses his journey from a career in foreign service to writing gritty urban fantasy with a focus on London vampires, exploring themes of class, grey morality, and the challenges of writing genre fiction. Learn More About Bethany: https://bethanymaines.com/ Learn More About Ben: https://benshepherd.org/

Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust is a New York Times bestselling memoir by Michael Hingson and Susy Flory about surviving the September 11 attacks For more on Michael Hingson at his site: https://michaelhingson.com/ Watch on YouTube: Listen to Spotify: Listen to Spotify:

Can you mention a brand in your novel? Use the title of a song? Quote a movie? And what exactly is the difference between copyright, trademark, fair use, and public domain? In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell break down some of the intellectual-property questions indie authors encounter while writing, publishing, and building their businesses. Angela and Cassie are authors, not attorneys. This episode provides general educational information to help authors recognize when intellectual-property questions may arise. It is not legal advice. If you have a specific question about your book, publishing business, or use of someone else’s material, consult a qualified attorney. sound bites "You can't disparage a brand in your story." "You need permission to use song lyrics." "Fair use is a legal defense, not a right." Watch on YouTube: Listen on Spotify: Listenon Apple Podcast:

Kat Sloane joins me for Intermissions, where The Matchmaker’s Cottage gets temporarily checked out and the woman behind the romance gets checked in. We’re skipping the traditional author questions and getting into the fun stuff—quirks, quick choices, unexpected confessions, and whatever happens when an author who creates romantic chemistry is handed questions she definitely didn't prepare for. No matchmaking required. No fictional characters available for rescue. Just Kat, me, and a few questions that may have seemed like a good idea when I wrote them. 🎧 Listen. Read. Ponder. #KatSloane #TheMatchmakersCottage #Intermissions #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #MeetTheAuthor #AuthorInterview #RomanceAuthors #RomanceReaders #BehindTheBook #BookishFun #RomanceTok #BookTok #ListenReadPonder

He came to make someone else fall in love. Awkward. Julia Schaeffer has a charming bed-and-breakfast, bills that refuse to disappear, and absolutely no vacancy in her life for Ethan Duchamp—the childhood sweetheart who broke her heart. Unfortunately, Ethan has a plan. He needs Julia’s dreamy Upstate New York cottage to pull off a celebrity matchmaking scheme that could rescue his PR career. Julia needs the business. What neither of them needs is forced proximity, unresolved history, crisp autumn nights, and the annoying realization that some chemistry apparently has no expiration date. Kat Sloane’s The Matchmaker’s Cottage wraps second chances, childhood sweethearts, small-town charm, celebrity matchmaking, and delicious fall coziness into one romantic getaway. Turns out the matchmaker may have matched the wrong couple. #KatSloane #TheMatchmakersCottage #SecondChanceRomance #ChildhoodSweethearts #SmallTownRomance #FallRomance #CozyRomance #ForcedProximity #RomanceReaders #RomanceTok #BookTok #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #ListenReadPonder

The ghost was supposed to be fake. The dead body? Not so much. Halloween has arrived in the Scottish seaside town of Nairn, and Paislee Shaw is perfectly content handing out sweets at her Cashmere Crush sweater shop—until her teenage son accepts a dare involving the haunted Rait Ruins, a legendary wraith…and one very real dead body. When Brody becomes tangled in the investigation, Paislee has no intention of sitting quietly with her knitting. Traci Hall’s Murder at a Scottish Halloween serves up ancient legends, modern murder, Scottish charm, family, suspects, and just enough things-going-bump-in-the-night to keep cozy mystery lovers guessing. Because in Nairn, apparently even the ghosts need an alibi. #TraciHall #MurderAtAScottishHalloween #ScottishShireMystery #CozyMystery #HalloweenMystery #CozyMysteryLovers #ScottishMystery #Whodunit #MysteryReaders #SpookySeasonReads #BookTok #MysteryTok #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #ListenReadPonder

They found each other young. The world spent forty years testing the decision. In Mercedes General, Jerry L. Wheeler follows writer Kent Mortenson and architect Spencer Michalek from boyhood into adulthood as they build a life together in a world that isn't always willing to let them. Told through a series of interconnected stories, their journey moves through family battles, prejudice, protest, love, loss, and the devastating early years of the AIDS epidemic—including their decision to establish an AIDS hospice. Tender in one moment, funny and unapologetically raw in the next, Mercedes General is more than a story about two men who loved each other. It's a glimpse into a generation of queer lives, loves, and history that too often went undocumented. Some love stories survive the times. Others bear witness to them. #JerryLWheeler #MercedesGeneral #QueerFiction #LGBTQFiction #QueerLiterature #QueerHistory #LoveAndLoss #AIDSEra #LiteraryFiction #LinkedStories #BookTok #AuthorInterview #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #ListenReadPonder

When your only friend is a ghost, being alone gets complicated. In Abigail Rose-Marie’s haunting novel White Rabbit, eleven-year-old Penelope Willows is trying to make sense of a world that refuses to stay put. Her father is gone, her mother is disappearing into grief, and their crumbling Massachusetts Bay home is holding secrets of its own—including the lingering presence of its former resident, poet Sylvia Plath. As memory, loneliness, and reality begin to blur, Penelope must find her way through a world she cannot control—and somehow become the heroine of her own story. Beautiful, unsettling, and achingly tender, White Rabbit asks what happens when the person trying to save you… might be a ghost. #WhiteRabbit #AbigailRoseMarie #LiteraryFiction #GothicFiction #GhostStory #ComingOfAge #BookTok #ReadersOfTikTok #HauntingReads #SylviaPlath #BooksThatLinger #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #ListenReadPonder

Somebody tell the church mothers to clutch their pearls—Scarlett brought receipts. Scarlett C. Rose’s Confessions of the Preacher’s Naughty Daughter takes readers beyond the Sunday smiles and polished expectations into the stories nobody was supposed to tell. Raised to be the picture of a preacher’s daughter, Scarlett had questions, curiosities, a rebellious streak—and eventually, a whole lot to confess. With wit, vulnerability, and unapologetic honesty, she explores the push and pull between faith, family expectations, desire, identity, and becoming the woman she chose to be. #ConfessionsOfThePreachersNaughtyDaughter #ScarlettCRose #PreachersDaughter #ChurchFolks #ClutchYourPearls #SundayBestMondayMess #Memoir #UnfilteredTruth #FaithFamilyAndSecrets #BookTok #MemoirTok #ReadBannedishBooks #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #ListenReadPonder

Emiko Jean is a New York Times bestselling author of young adult and adult fiction, including Love Me Tomorrow and Love Me Always. Her work has been published around the world and translated into over thirty languages. She lives in Washington with her family. Killer Author Club is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #emikojean #simonandschuster

Alie Dumas-Heidt chats with fellow authors about their earliest beginnings and answer everyone's favorite question - What happens next? - on The Writer's Journey. DERVLA McTIERNAN is the #1 internationally bestselling and critically acclaimed author of seven novels, including What Happened to Nina? and The Murder Rule, which were both New York Times thrillers of the year. Dervla has won multiple prizes, including a Ned Kelly Award, Davitt Awards, a Barry Award, and an International Thriller Writers Award. Dervla is also the author of four novellas, and her audio novella, The Sisters, was a four-week #1 bestseller in the United States. She lives in Australia with her family. www.dervlamctiernan.com --- Alie Dumas-Heidt is the author of The Myth Maker, a detective thriller introducing Det. Cassidy Cantwell, set in Tacoma Washington. She lives in the PNW with her husband, adult kids, and two spoiled dogs. http://aliedh.com

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/I0xE_pDWo30 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3evOwoy2mEjSAAczap4sHM Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nichelle-seely-interview-ep-11/id687959058?i=1000787634699

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet–for the second time!–Lucy Jane Wood! Elle and Lucy talk about fairy tale inspiration, the role of nostalgia in cozy, author bucket lists, and more. Happy listening! Lucy’s Bio: Lucy is the author of Rewitched, Uncharmed, and perhaps some other mysterious, magical projects bubbling away in the background. She’s originally from the Wirral, UK, but these days you’ll find her living in London, giant coffee in hand, probably being headbutted by her cat. Being a bookworm has always been a fundamental part of Lucy’s personality, and she found herself falling into the world of writing almost by accident. After happily stumbling into her first paid writing position for a teen website back in 2013, she’s been lucky enough to write freelance for titles like Marie Claire US, Cosmopolitan UK, MTV and Metro amongst others. Since then, she’s also popped up online to overshare across YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, where you can expect to find her chatting about important things like books, writing, and snacks. Find Lucy and Her Books Online: https://www.lucyjanewood.co.uk/ ~~~ Elle’s Bio: Elle writes the award-winning Alchemical Tales series, a blend of cozy mystery and cozy fantasy. She has also published spin-off series including Pomegranate Cafe Romance and Marine Magic, as well as numerous short mysteries in anthologies. When not writing, Elle is an active member of Sisters in Crime and Mystery Writers of America. As a historian and educator, she believes in the value of stories as a mirror for complicated realities. She currently lives in New Jersey with a grumpy tortoise and a three-legged cat. Find free stories and more at ellehartford.com, and back episodes of Cozy Alchemy at ellehartford.substack.com. And if you love hearing personal stories from these authors, consider becoming a paid subscriber to Cozy Alchemy on Substack, where short bonus episodes of lightning round questions get shared every week!

Susan Beckham Zurenda discusses her new book, No Way Out But Through, which is based on a true story! Vist her at: www.susanzurenda.com!

In Episode 52 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with K.B. Brodsky, a wife-and-husband writing team, to discuss their debut political thriller, BEYOND HONOR—a white-knuckled story of duty, betrayal, vengeance, and impossible choices made by those who serve in the shadows. “Beyond Honor carries the DNA of the great old-school espionage novels fused with the action of the modern thriller. It reminds me why I fell in love with the genre.” —Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author Author’s Website: https://KBBrodsky.com Show Notes: https://traceydevlyn.com/podcast Love this episode? Rate it ⭐️ Thumbs Up 👍 Subscribe 🔔 #newrelease #politicalthriller #thrillerbooks #HighStakesWithTraceyDevlynPodcast

Lark battled Hurricane Eduardo to stay in the interview, but it made for an interesting show- we all had a blast! Check out Ellen O'Clover, an amazingly talented author, whose new release, "If Not You" was just picked as Book of the Month! Releases Sept 15th BLURB: Mattie French has always known how to tell a good story. It’s why she stopped at nothing to land her dream career as a copywriter at a scrappy independent advertising agency. In fact, if it weren’t for one person, Mattie would probably be the most-talked-about rising star in town. Campbell Porter is a senior copywriter at Chicago’s slickest agency. Absurdly talented, incredibly aware of it, and the bane of Mattie’s existence since they were interns together, Campbell is always just…there, with his golden-boy smirk and the familiar gaze that never fails to taunt her across a crowded room. Mattie would love nothing more than to avoid Campbell forever. But when their agencies are pitted against each other to compete for a luxury resort account, it’s her chance to prove she can beat him—and earn the promotion she covets. #HEAHOTSEAT #PODCAST #LARKBRENNAN #SARAHANDRE #ELLENOCLOVER #IFNOTYOU #ROMANCE BOOKS #ROMANCEBOOKSOFINSTA #WORKPLACERIVALS #ENEMIESTOLOVERS #AUTHORSONTHEAIR #BOOKREVIEWCREW Ellen O’Clover is the author of If Not You, The Heartbreak Hotel, and other stories for teens and adults. Her books have been selected for Book of the Month, appeared in outlets like NPR and Rolling Stone, and been nominated for multiple states' book awards. She lives in a little green house under a giant aspen tree near Boulder, Colorado, with her rocket scientist husband and two perfect bulldogs. https://ellenoclover.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ellenoclover/ Find Your Author Hosts: Sarah Andre at https://sarahandre.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahAndreNovels IG https://www.instagram.com/sarahandrenovels/ Lark Brennan at https://www.larkbrennan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LarkBrennan/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/larkbrennan/ YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/43tWnZy

The Joy of Connecting Readers and Authors—Inside the Successful Dorset Book Detective Blog with Hannah Stevenson Looking for new authors? If you love crime fiction, then check out Hannah Stevenson’s Blog, The Dorset Book Detective. Hannah joined me for this fun discussion on how she discovers authors she hasn’t read, her process for inviting authors onto her blog and some of her favorite books with animals. We also enjoyed talking about dogs and the Senior Staffy Club (seniorstaffyclub.co.uk/) where she adopted her sweet rescue pup. If you love author interviews and book reviews, The Dorset Book Detective is the blog for you! For more information on The Dorset Book Detective, visit: dorsetbookdetective.wordpress.com For more about my K-9 books, visit: kathleendonnelly.com Sit. Stay. Read. is a proud part of the Authors on the Air Global Network.

New York Times bestselling author and singer in High Strung, Josh Malerman, discusses his new release, PICTURES OF YOU. After a great night out with her boyfriend, Emily wakes to find she is a live model for a madwoman’s masterpiece. But the clock is ticking on this macabre work of art, and Emily realizes she must embrace the madness if she wants any chance of surviving the nightmare. “…a perfect piece of art to capture horror and thriller fans."—Library Journal Listen in as we chat about the erosion of the gatekeeper role in art, which medium he prefers, and the absolutely awesome idea he has for his next act! TWISTED PASSAGES: https://www.mariesutro.com/twisted-passages-podcast JOSH'S WEBSITE: https://joshmalerman.com ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Josh Malerman is a New York Times bestselling author and one of two singer-songwriters for the rock band The High Strung. His debut novel, Bird Box, is the inspiration for the hit Netflix film of the same name. His other novels include Incidents Around the House, Daphne, Spin a Black Yarn and Malorie, the sequel to Bird Box. Malerman lives in Michigan with his wife, the artist-musician Allison Laakko.

Today I'm talking with Kathleen Donnelly, author of the National Forest K-9 series and the K-9 Justice Series — and before she ever wrote about search and rescue dogs, she trained them. That firsthand experience shows up everywhere in her books, and in our conversation, including her unforgettable breakdown of what a K9 actually smells when it walks into a room (hint: it's a lot more than pizza). Her latest release, Deadly Revenge, is book five in the National Forest K-9 series. For more information check her out here: kathleendonnelly.com For more information on the host, go to www.nicoleleiren.com

Today I'm talking with Kathleen Donnelly, author of the National Forest K-9 series and the K-9 Justice Series — and before she ever wrote about search and rescue dogs, she trained them. That firsthand experience shows up everywhere in her books, and in our conversation, including her unforgettable breakdown of what a K9 actually smells when it walks into a room (hint: it's a lot more than pizza). Her latest release, Deadly Revenge, is book five in the National Forest K-9 series. For more information check her out here: kathleendonnelly.com For more information on the host, go to www.nicoleleiren.com

Meyer Lansky II, The Lansky Legacy, Ep. 13 Meyer Lansky made fortunes from gambling and casinos in the U.S. and Cuba and worked with gangsters such as Bugsy Siegel. Carl talks with his grandson, Meyer II, and co-writer, Sandra Peddie, about this complex family and his legendary and brilliant grandfather. Meyer II now partners with Caesars Entertainment in Las Vegas. You can find out more about Meyer Lansky and his book here: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/authors/meyer-lansky-ii/ For more on the host, visit https://www.carlvonderau.com/ #interviews #podcast #bookreview #bookreviewer #promotion #meyerlanskyII #meyerlansky #bugsysiegel #lasvegas #writer #author #writingcommunity #bookrecommendations, #TrueCrime #Bookstagram Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yHcL__ZvGVU Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0MH0xXZtAahE8dur7Nk8ZI Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meyer-lansky-ii-the-lansky-legacy-ep-13/id687959058?i=1000787181344

On It’s Criminal, author Charles Salzberg interviewed international bestselling author and retired police detective sergeant Bruce Robert Coffin. Bruce Robert Coffin is an international bestselling novelist. A retired police detective sergeant, Bruce is the author of the Detective Byron Mysteries, the Detective Justice Mysteries, and co-author of the Turner and Mosley Files (with LynDee Walker). In addition to winning the Maine Literary Award and multiple Silver Falchion Awards, Bruce’s books have been finalists for the Agatha, Barry, and Anthony Awards. His Anthony Award nominated short fiction has appeared in more than sixteen anthologies, including Best American Mystery Stories, 2016. You can find out more about Bruce Robert Coffin by visiting his website, https://www.brucerobertcoffin.com/ For more about host Charles Salzberg, visit https://www.charlessalzberg.com/ Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/J1ITN1SG7dU Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6L69l8Mk0kSZwWh5y8Vs1C Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bruce-robert-coffin-its-criminal-ep-2/id687959058?i=1000787002232

In this episode, Stacey Marie Brown shares her journey from acting and interior design to becoming a successful fantasy author. She discusses her creative process, world-building, series development, and insights into writing across different genres and age groups. Learn More About Bethany Maines: https://bethanymaines.com/ Learn More About Stacey Marie Brown: https://www.staceymariebrown.com/

What happens when life gives a child every reason to surrender—and he refuses? In Tears Run Dry: A Story of Courage in the Face of Poverty, Tribalism and Racism, Dr. Patrick Kalenzi shares an extraordinary true story of survival, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of something more. Born to Rwandese Tutsi refugee parents and raised in Uganda, Patrick's childhood was shaped by poverty, hunger, discrimination, violence, and civil war. At just fourteen years old, he was pulled into a guerrilla army. Yet even when survival itself was uncertain, he held fiercely to something he believed could change the course of his life: education. His journey would eventually carry him from the villages of Uganda to America, where the boy who once struggled simply to eat and remain in school became a veterinarian, entrepreneur, author, and international speaker. But Tears Run Dry is more than a story about overcoming impossible odds. It is a story about family, sacrifice, identity, the transformative power of education, and the people whose acts of kindness can alter the trajectory of another person's life. 🎙️ Join me for a powerful conversation with Dr. Patrick Kalenzi as we discuss the experiences behind Tears Run Dry, the grandfather who called him Rwabagabo—“courageous boy”—and how a child surrounded by reasons to give up grew into a man determined to build a different future. Some stories remind us what people have survived. Others remind us what the human spirit is capable of becoming. 🎧 Listen. Read. Ponder. Learn more about Dr. Kalenzi by listening to his TEDx Talks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btxPoyzsgPw #PatrickKalenzi #TearsRunDry #Memoir #TrueStory #AuthorInterview #Resilience #Courage #Perseverance #RefugeeStories #ImmigrantStories #AfricanAuthors #Uganda #Rwanda #PowerOfEducation #OvercomingAdversity #InspirationalBooks #MemoirReads #BookRecommendations #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #ListenReadPonder

She came to the desert to watch other people. She never expected to become part of the story. 👀🌵 In People Watching in the Desert, debut author Cali Adeline introduces us to Sonny Magee—a solitary, sharp-eyed young woman far more comfortable observing life from the margins than actually living in the middle of it. After mysteriously coming into a large sum of money, Sonny checks herself into a luxurious Arizona resort, where pampering, small talk, eccentric guests, and an unexpected connection push her well beyond her comfort zone. Armed with her headphones and trusty notebook, she does what she does best: watches, imagines, and quietly creates stories about the people around her. But when a freak accident disrupts the resort's carefully curated paradise, Sonny discovers that the stories we tell ourselves about other people—and about our own lives—may not be the whole truth. Funny, tender, quirky, and layered with an unexpected twist, People Watching in the Desert explores loneliness, human connection, and what can happen when someone who has spent a lifetime watching finally decides to step into the picture. 🎙️ Join me as I sit down with Cali Adeline to talk about her debut novel, creating the wonderfully complicated Sonny Magee, the irresistible habit of people watching, and the story hiding beneath the story. 🎧 Listen. Read. Ponder. #CaliAdeline #PeopleWatchingInTheDesert #PeopleWatching #AuthorInterview #DebutAuthor #DebutNovel #WomensFiction #ContemporaryFiction #BookClubReads #BookRecommendation #ReadersOfInstagram #Bookstagram #BookTok #FictionLovers #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #ListenReadPonder

Welcome to Cozy Up with Traci! In this episode, we talk about matchmaking over matcha with Lily Chen, in her cozy romance, THE MATCHA MAKER CAFE, available at all of your favorite retailers. Join USA Today bestselling author Traci Hall as she delves into all things cozy—from conversations with fellow cozy mystery authors to books, writing, small-town mysteries, and the wonderfully murderous communities readers love to visit. Traci Hall is the author of the Scottish Shire Mysteries and Cider Falls Orchard Mysteries. She also writes the Salem B&B Mysteries as Traci Wilton and the Irish Castle Mysteries as Ellie Brannigan. Subscribe to Cozy Up with Traci for author interviews, book discussions, cozy mystery conversations, and more.

When a shop girl with nothing to lose crosses paths with an earl’s son with everything at stake, falling in love may be their most scandalous gamble yet. Bestselling author Shana Galen returns with A Shop Girl’s Guide to Wooing a Lord, a fresh Regency romance where class, circumstance, and irresistible chemistry collide. Tamsin Archer will do whatever it takes to reunite her struggling family—even if it means stealing from the rich. But when she’s caught by Garret Kildare, the second son of an earl, she finds an unexpected ally…and an attraction neither of them can afford. It’s romance across the class divide with heart, heat, and a heroine determined to forge her own future. #ShanaGalen #AShopGirlsGuideToWooingALord #HeiressHunters #HistoricalRomance #RegencyRomance #RomanceReaders #HistoricalRomanceBooks #Bookstagram #RomanceBooks #MustReadRomance #OnTheAirWithFlorenza

Jennifer Hillier imagines the worst about people and then writes about it. Born and raised in Toronto, her bestselling novels include Things We Do in the Dark (ITW Thriller Award winner for Best Audiobook), Little Secrets, Jar of Hearts (ITW Thriller Award winner for Best Hardcover), The Butcher, and more. Her books have been translated into 27 languages and have sold over 1.5 million copies, and her newest thriller Heart of Glass will be out in August 25. Killer Women Podcast is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #jenniferhillier #minotaur

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet the author duo Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor! Elle, Kat, and Rosiee talk about the way their writing partnership developed, the delight of puns in cozy mystery, jealousy in the publishing world, and more. Enjoy! Kat’s Bio: Kat Hillis is an author of queer speculative fiction full of silly jokes and twisty plots. A southerner now living in Alabama, she’s a lifelong fan of romance, mysteries, and puns. When she’s not writing or reading, she’s gaming, drawing, or making handcrafted soaps. Find Kat and Her Books Online: https://www.kathillisbooks.com/ Rosiee’s Bio: Rosiee Thor began their career as a storyteller by demanding to tell their mother bedtime stories instead of the other way around. They spent their childhood reading by flashlight in the closet until they came out as queer. Now, they write stories for all ages, including young adult novels Tarnished Are The Stars (a Pacific Northwest Indie Bestseller) and Fire Becomes Her, the picture book The Meaning of Pride, and tie-in novels for franchises like Life is Strange and Firefly. Their short fiction appears in anthologies including the Lambda award nominated Being Ace, and they are the editor of Why On Earth: An Alien Invasion Anthology, This is How We Roll, and Being Aro. Their cozy mystery series, Dead & Breakfast, co-written with Kat Hillis, is out now from Berkley. Rosiee lives in Oregon with a dog, two cats, and an abundance of plants. Find Rosiee and Their Books Online: https://www.rosieethor.com/ ~~~ Elle’s Bio: Elle writes the award-winning Alchemical Tales series, a blend of cozy mystery and cozy fantasy. She has also published spin-off series including Pomegranate Cafe Romance and Marine Magic, as well as numerous short mysteries in anthologies. When not writing, Elle is an active member of Sisters in Crime and Mystery Writers of America. As a historian and educator, she believes in the value of stories as a mirror for complicated realities. She currently lives in New Jersey with a grumpy tortoise and a three-legged cat. Find free stories and more at ellehartford.com, and back episodes of Cozy Alchemy at ellehartford.substack.com. And if you love hearing personal stories from these authors, consider becoming a paid subscriber to Cozy Alchemy on Substack, where short bonus episodes of lightning round questions get shared every week!

Nina Simon’s exciting new mystery is all about extremes and opposites. She shares the real-life sister trip she took that inspired My Sister Is Going to Kill Me and dishes about the Thors she’s met on wilderness adventures, the mysterious plant central to her plot, how she balanced dual timelines, and exactly how dangerous a whitewater rafting trip down the Grand Canyon can be…even without a murderer along for the ride! Analyst Liv and artist Mandy couldn’t be more different, but by the end of this novel, they’ve swapped places and learned to appreciate one other while teaming up to keep each other safe and solve a heinous crime. Nina explains that crafting the dual POV on a whitewater rafting trip is no easy trick, neither is deciding which characters to kill off, which to keep, and how much natural danger to include in this wilderness story. Learn more about Guest Nina Simon: https://ninaksimon.com/ Learn more about Host Melissa Westemeier: https://www.melwestemeier.com/

Timber Creek K-9 Series Margaret Mizushima writes the internationally published Timber Creek K-9 Mysteries. She served as a past president of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Mystery Writers of America and was elected Writer of the Year by Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. She is the recipient of a Colorado Authors League Award, a Benjamin Franklin Book Award, a CIBA CLUE Award, and two Willa Literary Awards by Women Writing the West. Her books have been finalists for a SPUR Award by Western Writers of America, a Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award, and the Colorado Book Award. She and her husband recently moved from Colorado, where they raised two daughters and a multitude of animals, to a home in the Pacific Northwest. Margaret’s next book FIGHTING EDGE is #11 In the Timber Creek K-9 Mystery Series. RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 Preorder Now at this Link: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/826805/fighting-edge-by-margaret-mizushima/ SOCIAL MEDIA: Find her on Facebook/AuthorMargaretMizushima, X @margmizu, Instagram @margmizu, and her website www.margaretmizushima.com. Host Sue Hinkin’s Website: https://www.suehinkin.com Music by Peter Tavalin htps://www.petertavalin.com Watch on YouTube: Listen on Spotify: Listen on Apple Podcasts:

In Episode 51 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen to discuss her spy thriller, THE SHADOW FRIENDS—a gripping story of love, loyalty, and just how far one man will go to protect his wife. “I love these spies who come out of retirement when an assassin strikes in their small town of Purity, Maine. Could spies be any more fun? Travel, tension, and twists—great entertainment!” —Shari Lapena, New York Times bestselling author Author’s Website: https://TessGerritsen.com Show Notes: https://traceydevlyn.com/podcast Love this episode? Rate it ⭐️ Thumbs Up 👍 Subscribe 🔔 #newrelease #spythrillerbooks #thrillerbooks #HighStakesWithTraceyDevlynPodcast

Author Maggie Gates writes raw, relatable, romance novels packed full of heat and humor. Maggie calls North Carolina home. In her spare time she enjoys daydreaming about her characters, jamming to country music, collecting vinyl record, and eating all the barbecue and tacos she can find! Her Kindle is always within reach due to a love of small town romances that borders on obsession. You can find her here: https://maggiegates.com/ https://www.instagram.com/authormaggiegates https://www.tiktok.com/@authormaggiegates https://www.threads.com/@authormaggiegates Find Your Author Hosts: Sarah Andre at https://sarahandre.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahAndreNovels IG https://www.instagram.com/sarahandrenovels/ Lark Brennan at https://www.larkbrennan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LarkBrennan/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/larkbrennan/ YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/43tWnZy

Debut author, Nicholas Russell, discusses his new release, OBSERVER. After receiving the contents of her estranged mother’s life, Renata heads to the mountaintop observatory where her mother worked, to search for answers. But her mother wasn’t the only one keeping secrets, and the truth is far more horrifying than anything Renata could have imagined. “A truly dynamite debut packed with striking prose…refuses to let you look away."—Kristen Arnett, New York Times bestselling author Listen in as we chat about why he chose an epistolary storytelling format, the chalkboard I’m obsessed with, and his most disturbing experience in the desert! https://www.mariesutro.com/twisted-passages-podcast https://nicholasrussell.me ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Nicholas Russell is a writer from Las Vegas. His work has appeared in McSweeney’s, Conjunctions, The Baffler, No Tokens, Defector, and Hunger Mountain. Observer is his first novel.

Are Your Neighbor’s Secrets Deadly? A NEIGHBOR’S GUIDE TO MURDER with Louise Candlish When sweet Pixie rents a room from Gwen’s neighbor, Alec, Gwen is immediately drawn to the young woman. Gwen has been lonely and Pixie not only provides friendship, but also becomes a bit like a daughter to her. When Pixie reveals a horrific secret, Gwen must decide what to do about it…even if that means risky consequences. Join me as I chat with international best-selling author, Louise Candlish, about her inspiration for A NEIGHBOR’S GUIDE TO MURDER, her lovely Lab, Bertie, and more. If you love psychological thrillers with a mix of neighborly scandals, then A NEIGHBOR’S GUIDE TO MURDER is the book for you. For more information on Louise, visit: louisecandlish.com For more about my K-9 books, visit: kathleendonnelly.com Sit. Stay. Read. is a proud part of the Authors on the Air Global Network.