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In Conversation with Terry Shepherd
by Terry Shepherd
In Conversation with Terry Shepherd, award-winning broadcaster and author of the Jessica Ramirez Thrillers. A deep dive into the people and support systems behind the stories we love.
Episodes
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Babette Fraser Hale - Narcissi
Desire, Consequences, and the Art of Listening: Babette Fraser Hale on Narcissi What happens when a man’s greatest gift is making women feel truly seen—even when being seen isn't the same as being safe? In this episode, host Terry Shepherd sits down with author Babette Fraser Hale to discuss her...
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Steena Holmes - When You Tell
What happens when an 18-year-old secret resurfaces under the unforgiving glare of the public eye? In this episode, host Terry Shepherd sits down with New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Steena Holmes to dive into her gripping psychological suspense novel, When You Tell. With over 3...
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Jerome Loving - After the Good War A Vietnam Memoir
In 1966, 24-year-old Jerome Loving arrived in Vietnam as a commissioned officer, spending nearly nine months between Saigon and Cam Ranh Bay. Returning home to an indifferent and often hostile America, he put the war behind him to build a distinguished academic career as a scholar of Walt Whitman...
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Todd Brown - Anna So Knows ‘Ya
What happens when a man whose entire life is built around separating fact from fiction can no longer tell the difference? In this episode, host Terry Shepherd interviews sociologist-turned-fiction-author Todd Brown about his newest psychological thriller, Anna So Knows 'Ya. Brown discusses his...
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Susan L. Katz - Pole Dancers at the Red Barn
Terry Shepherd welcomes author Susan L. Katz to discuss her new book, Pole Dancers at the Red Barn, a collection of 14 interconnected stories spanning the 1940s through the 1980s. The novel explores the lives of five dancers, the club's owners, and their mothers, delving into how experiences with...
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Edward McDonald - Chasing Goodfellas
Edward McDonald didn't just prosecute the mob; he lived the stories that inspired cinema history. As the leader of the Justice Department's Organized Crime Strike Force in Brooklyn during the 1980s, McDonald helped convict top figures from four of New York's five crime families, corrupt union...
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Andru Reeve - Turn Me On Dead Man
In the fall of 1969, a chilling rumor paralyzed the music world: Paul McCartney had died in a 1966 car crash and was replaced by a lookalike. Join host Terry Shepherd as he sits down with author Andru J. Reeve to deconstruct the greatest conspiracy theory in rock history. Decades before the...
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Julie Fisher - A Pearl Is Just an Accident
In this episode of "In Conversation," host Terry Shepherd sits down with London-born author Julie Esther Fisher to explore her new book, A Pearl Is Just an Accident. Set across 15 interconnected stories, the book follows Eliza James, a paintings conservator dedicated to carefully repairing…
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Ronan O'Connell - Hidden In Plain Sight
There is a moment every traveler knows: standing before an iconic landmark, camera in hand, convinced you understand exactly what you are seeing. But beneath the surface of the world's most photographed places are stories much stranger, darker, and more extraordinary than standard guidebooks...
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Chris Cheng - Proven in Blood
Proving Loyalty in Blood: World War II's Nisei Soldiers with "Top Shot" Chris Cheng Join author and broadcaster Terry Shepherd for a compelling conversation with History Channel's "Top Shot" champion, Chris Cheng, exploring his debut historical novel, Proven in Blood. After the events of Pearl...
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Molly Guptill Manning - A Librarian's War
Wars are typically fought with bullets and bombs, but one unsung hero believed a good book was just as essential. In this episode, Terry Shepherd sits down with author and law professor Molly Guptill Manning to uncover the extraordinary, largely forgotten story of Ray Trautman. As the chief...
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Patricia Leavy - Sugar Sand Land
In this episode, host Terry Shepherd sits down with Dr. Patricia Leavy—a sociologist, pioneer of arts-based research, and author of over fifty books—to discuss her 25th work of fiction, Sugar Sand Land. The novel is a contemporary romance that follows the unlikely connection between Emerson Blue…
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Laurel Woods - Strip Club Heiress
Imagine trying to hide your father’s multi-million-dollar strip club empire from your Catholic school teachers and ballet carpool. For Laurel Woods, that was just the beginning. In this gripping episode, host Terry Shepherd sits down with Laurel Woods to discuss her explosive new memoir, Strip…
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L. Mark Weeks - Poontown: A Novel of Chasing Tarpon and Glory
What happens when a high-powered international lawyer trades his Tokyo firm for the unforgiving saltwater flats of the Florida Keys? In this episode, Terry Shepherd sits down with L. Mark Weeks to discuss his transition from the legal world to becoming a three-time Tarpon Tournament grand…
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Judy Foreman - The Scallop Plot
What happens when cutting-edge science, climate politics, corporate greed, and murder collide off the coast of Cape Cod? In this episode of In Conversation, Terry Shepherd sits down with award-winning journalist and author Judy Foreman to discuss her new thriller, The Scallop Plot. Judy shares…
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R Scott West - Smoke Rings: A Scruffy City Novel
What happens when the people trying to save a dying downtown become the criminals in its story? In this captivating episode of The Conversation, Terry Shepherd sits down with author R. Scott West to discuss his new book, Smoke Rings: A Scruffy City Novel. Twenty years ago, Scott and his wife...
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Rich Dunning - Silence Was My First Language
In this profound episode, host Terry Shepherd sits down with author Rich Dunning to discuss his new memoir, Silence Was My First Language. Rich shares his harrowing yet deeply inspiring journey from a childhood marked by severe poverty, domestic violence, and teenage homelessness in the Bronx to...
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Gabriella Saab - The Survivors Guild
Join Terry Shepherd as he sits down with author Gabriella Saab to explore the history and heart behind her new novel, The Survivors Guild. The conversation dives into the little-known experiences of Lebanese immigrants aboard the Titanic and the unique challenges faced by survivors in the...
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K.B. Brodsky - Beyond Honor
Host Terry Shepherd steps into the shadowy world of international espionage and political betrayal with Bill and Karen Brodsky. Writing under the pen name K.B. Brodsky, this dynamic husband-and-wife duo joins the show to discuss their debut thriller, Beyond Honor. Beyond Honor launches a gripping...
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Korey Rowe - The Soldier That Left: The Untold Story of Loose Change
In this episode, Terry Shepherd sits down with Korey Rowe—Army veteran, filmmaker, and entrepreneur—to discuss his raw new memoir, The Soldier That Left: The Untold Story of Loose Change. The conversation explores Rowe's extraordinary journey from the battlefields of the Middle East to producing...
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Michael Gier - The Heroism and Resiliency of 9-11: From Tragedy to Triumph.
Join Terry Shepherd for a deeply inspiring conversation with award-winning filmmaker Michael Gier about his latest documentary, The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11: From Tragedy to Triumph. As America approaches the 25th anniversary of the attacks, Gier explains why his film shifts the focus away...
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David Kibbe - David Kibbe's Power of Style
For more than four decades, David Kibbe has challenged the fashion world to see beauty not as a rigid set of rules or flaws to be corrected, but as a powerful expression of identity. In this episode, Terry Shepherd sits down with the creator of the celebrated Image Identity System to discuss his...
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Denise Perez - Alchemic Healings: The Art of Remembering
What if healing isn't about repairing what is broken, but remembering that we were never truly broken in the first place? In this episode of "In Conversation," host Terry Shepherd sits down with Denise Perez, the author of Alchemic Healings: The Art of Remembering and the founder of Alchemic...
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Judith Starkston - Achilles Wife
In this episode of "In Conversation," host Terry Shepherd sits down with historical fantasy author Judith Starkston to explore the captivating intersection of history, archaeology, and myth. Judith discusses her latest novel, Achilles' s Wife, and her passion for placing women at the center of...
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Elliot Blake - Into the Great
Dive into the limitless universe of storytelling with executive producer, director, and author Elliot Blake. From directing A-list talent in Audible's hit Moriarty trilogy to crafting Emmy-winning animation, Elliot is now exploring the written word with his debut sci-fi novella, Into The Great....
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Laura Jensen Walker - The Postmistress of Puddlington
"A single letter can carry a declaration of love, the promise of a new beginning, or news that changes a family forever." Join host Terry Shepherd for an inspiring episode of "In Conversation" featuring Agatha and Lefty Award-nominated author Laura Jensen Walker. In this episode, Laura discusses...
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Elizabeth Crowens - Round Up the Unusual Suspects
In this episode, host Terry Shepherd welcomes award-winning author Elizabeth Crowens to discuss her latest novel, Round Up the Unusual Suspects. This exciting release is the third book in her classic Hollywood mystery series. The story transports readers back to 1942, where a stagehand is…
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Nathan Jorgenson - Otto's Portal
If the soul leaves the body when we die, what holds it here while we live? Host and fellow fiction author Terry Shepherd sits down with award-winning novelist Nathan Jorgenson to explore this profound question, which sits at the very center of his new book, Otto's Portal. In this episode of...
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R. John Dingle - Before the Devil Knows
Join host Terry Shepherd for a thrilling conversation with author R. John Dingle as they delve into the dark, isolated world of his newest mystery, Before the Devil Knows. This third installment in the critically acclaimed Gus Wheeler FBI thriller series takes readers deep into the off-the-grid...
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Steven L. Conley - False Flag
What happens when an FBI insider turns his real-world counterintelligence experience into gripping espionage fiction? In this episode of In Conversation, Terry Shepherd sits down with former attorney and investigator Steven L. Conley to explore his thrilling new novel, False Flag. Inspired by the...
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Margaret Mizushima - Dying Cry
Join host Terry Shepherd for an engaging conversation with award-winning mystery author Margaret Mizushima. In this episode, they dive deep into Dying Cry, the thrilling 10th installment of the internationally published Timber Creek Canine Mysteries. Margaret shares her creative process, the...
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Dara Levan - Shaken to the Core
When the stable foundation of your life suddenly shifts, what do you do with the time you have left? Join host Terry Shepherd on In Conversation as he sits down with Dara Levan, the award-winning author, podcaster, and speech-language pathologist, to discuss her beautifully poignant new novel,...
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Steven Rubin - The Unraveling of Michael Galler
What happens when healthy self-discipline morphs into a consuming, unseen obsession? Today, host Terry Shepherd sits down with author Steven M. Rubin to explore his gripping new novel, The Unraveling of Michael Galler, a slow-build psychological family drama that walks the fragile line between...
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John Winn Miller - Miriam in the Shadows
Can you preserve your humanity while fighting inhuman evil? In this episode of In Conversation, host Terry Shepherd sits down with award-winning investigative reporter and Pulitzer finalist John Winn Miller to discuss his gripping new World War II thriller, Miriam in the Shadows. Together, they...
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Lena Fein - Shattering the Mirror
For decades, UC Berkeley-trained engineer and high-tech executive Lena Fein lived as a master of survival disguised as success, using academic achievement and corporate ambition as armor to mask the deep trauma of a violent, controlling childhood. But at age fifty-one, standing at the deathbed of...
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Katie Rose Pryal - Your Kid Belongs Here
Some books arrive as guides; others arrive as lifelines. In this episode of In Conversation, host Terry Shepherd sits down with author, educator, and keynote speaker Dr. Katie Rose Pryal to discuss her profoundly necessary new book, Your Kid Belongs Here: An Insider's Guide to Parenting...
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Heather J Fitt - Getting My Books Back
Here is the optimized, high-conversion Buzzsprout episode description based on the interview transcript. What happens when a crime writer decides to take back total creative control of their work? In this episode, host Terry Shepherd sits down with Heather J. Fitt, an accomplished author, editor,...
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Caitlin Rother - Staged
What happens when an investigative journalist shifts from documenting true crime to crafting psychological suspense? You get the gripping, multi-layered world of the Katrina and Goode series. In this episode, host Terry Shepherd sits down with New York Times bestselling author and veteran...
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Fons Burger - The Only Possible Solution
Can we actually fix a broken world by tackling our crises one by one? Investigative journalist and author Fons Burger says no. In this episode, host Terry Shepherd sits down with Fons to discuss his deeply provocative new book, The Only Possible Solution. Fons argues that the defining crises of…
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August Norman - Sins of the Mother
Sins of the Mother: Overcoming Cults, Chaos, and the Fear of Rejection with Author August Norman What happens when a professional creator transitions from Hollywood sketch comedy to writing high-stakes mystery thrillers? In this episode, host Terry Shepherd sits down with renaissance man August...
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MJ Dyer - We Are Monsters
In this episode of In Conversation, award-winning broadcaster Terry Shepherd sits down with UK-based author MJ Dyer to dive deep into her debut psychological thriller, We Are Monsters. Set against the brooding, atmospheric backdrop of Bodmin Moor, the novel follows Elara, a young woman who has...
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Lee Goldberg - Murder By Design
Deconstructing the Whodunit: A Conversation with Bestselling Author & Renaissance Man Lee Goldberg. What happens when you take the classic, eccentric detective formula and turn it completely on its head? In this episode of In Conversation, host Terry Shepherd sits down with bestselling author,...
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C.B. Wilson - The Water Diamond
There is something completely irresistible about a mystery that sparkles—especially when it carries secrets buried deep in history. In this episode, host Terry Shepherd sits down with award-winning author and gemologist C.B. Wilson to dive into her glittering new release, Water Diamond, the...
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Liz Lazarus - Dawn Before Darkness
What happens when the person you once trusted most becomes the architect of your worst nightmare? In this episode, award-winning broadcaster Terry Shepherd sits down with psychological thriller author Liz Lazarus to discuss her unsettling new novel, Dawn Before Darkness. Liz opens up about…
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Peter Samuelson - Finding Happy
“The purpose of your life is to be happy, but the way you become happy is counterintuitive. It turns out that where happiness comes from is pushing out help for other people.” What if the secret to a meaningful life isn’t about what you can grab, but what you can give? In this truly life-altering...
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Luke Preston and Alice Waddington - Anonymous Jane
Breaking the Spy Movie Mold with "Anonymous Jane" There are stories that whisper, and stories that kick the door off its hinges. Anonymous Jane does the latter. In this episode, host Terry Shepherd sits down with two incredible creators approaching the exact same explosive story from very…
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Tori Eldridge - Hawaii Rage
Unburying Family Secrets in the Paniolo Country with Tori Eldridge There is a particular kind of suspense that settles into the land, into families, and into histories that refuse to stay buried. In this episode, award-winning broadcaster, narrator, and author Terry Shepherd takes a deep dive…
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Martha Conway - We Meet Apart We Meet Apart
Writing Across Realities with Martha Conway What happens when an unsettling, real-life moment completely reshapes a creative journey? In this episode, host Terry Shepherd sits down with acclaimed novelist Martha Conway to explore her deeply moving and speculative new novel, We Meet Apart. Set in...
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Ashley Wren Collins and Jordan Rockwell - SHE WROTE, HE WROTE: A New York Love Story
In this episode, host Terry Shepherd sits down with authors Ashley Wren Collins and Jordan Rockwell to discuss their collaborative romantic comedy, She Wrote, He Wrote: A New York Love Story. Set against the "beautifully chaotic" backdrop of New York City, the novel offers a unique split…
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James Grady - Shadows on Sidewalks
SOS: James Grady on Hometown Secrets, "Shadows on Sidewalks," and Reshaping the Thriller Episode Summary There are writers who define a genre, and then there are those who quietly reshape it from the inside out. In this episode, host Terry Shepherd is joined by legendary thriller author James...
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In Conversation with Terry Shepherd, award-winning broadcaster and author of the Jessica Ramirez Thrillers. A deep dive into the people and support systems behind the stories we love.
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