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Writers Unplugged
by Cleveland Public Library
Wind down and join us for Writers Unplugged, real conversations with celebrated authors.
Episodes
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Writers Unplugged with Sidney Morrison
Join us for a conversation with Sidney Morrison, writer of Frederick Douglass, who was the most prominent African American of the 19th Century with a mesmerizing historical novel richly detailing his life and the Civil War Era.
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Writer Unplugged with Laura Samotin
Join us to hear about Laura Samotin's latest book, The Sins on Their Bones.
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Writers Unplugged with Mustafa Marwan
Mustafa Marwan is an Egyptian writer, aid worker, and trainer with over a decade of experience in more than a dozen conflict zones in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. He will discuss his debut novel, Guns and Almond Milk,
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Writers Unplugged with Angela Cook
Angela Crook is a local Cleveland writer and will talk about her most recently published book, Hurt Mountain.
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Writers Unplugged with Abby L. VanDiver
Join us as local Cleveland writer Abby L. Vandiver talks about her latest book.
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Writers Unplugged with Hannah Mary McKinnon
Hannah Mary McKinnon is an internationally best-selling writer of suspense novels. We will talk about her latest book, Only One Survives.
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Writers Unplugged with Juliet Grames
The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia is the just-published book by best-selling and award-winning writer Juliet Grames. She will discuss this book and her inspiration for the story.
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Mark Sullivan discusses Thrive: When Trouble Visits!
Writers Unplugged is a chance to hear your favorite writers or new to you writers in conversation as you were eavesdropping on them in a coffee shop. Join writer, Mark Sullivan as he talks about his recently published book, Thrive: When Trouble Visits! Being Your Best in Tough Times.
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Wendall Thomas
Wendall Thomas is the 2024 Lefty Award Winner for Best Humorous Mystery Novel. We will talk about her latest book, Cheap Trills.
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Writers Unplugged with Samuel Burr
Samuel studied at Westminster Film School and now works as an author and freelance TV executive. We will discuss his debut novel, The Fellowship of the Puzzlemakers.
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Writers Unplugged with Cara Black
Cara Black is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 20 books in the Private Investigator Aimée Leduc series, and two World War II-set novels featuring American markswoman Kate Rees.
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The Couple in 5B, Motherhood, and Technology with Lisa Unger
Lisa Unger is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of twenty-one novels, including her latest "The New Couple in 5B." Fellow writer Ana Reyes describes this book as “If The Shining’s Overlook Hotel were a luxury apartment building, it might resemble The...
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Writers Unplugged with Susan Petrone
Local writer, Susan Petrone, will discuss her latest book, The Musical Mozinskis. Co-creator of How I Met Your Mother, “Popping with magical realism and buzzing with humor and heart, it’s an earworm of a book, a song I never wanted to end.”
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Writers Unplugged with Christine McDonald
USA Today bestselling author, Christina McDonald, will introduce us to the start of her new series with These Still Black Waters. Of Christina’s previous books, The Night Olivia Fell has been option for television by a major Hollywood studio.
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Writers Unplugged with Cathryn Siegal-Bergman
Welcome to another episode of Writers Unplugged. On this episode, Jen Jumba sits down with the brilliant mind behind Clevo Books, founder Cathryn Siegal-Bergman. In this captivating discussion, Cathryn takes us on a journey through her inspirations for translating books, sharing the magic of...
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Writers Unplugged with Jess Montgomery
Jess Montgomery, writer of the Kinship series which fuses history and crime fiction. The main character, Lily Ross, is the first female sheriff of Ohio, and tasked with solving cases in her area.
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Lee Matthew Goldberg join Writers Unplugged
Author and screenwriter, Lee Matthew Goldberg, will join us to talk about his newest book, The Great Gimmelmans, a story of a mild-mannered family on the run from loan sharks and the FBI.
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Meredith Schorr Joins Writers Unplugged
Beloved for her rom-coms, Meredith Schorr will talk about her latest, Someone Just Like You.
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Ausma Khan Joins Writers Unplugged
Ausma Khan is the writer of a relatively new series that features a trio of Muslim, Latina and Black investigators. Blood Betrayal, the second in the series.
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Finding Purpose with Author Nicole D. Miller
When Love Wins is the latest book by local author, Nicole D. Miller, who will talk about this book and her writing career.
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Jean Kwok, award-winning, New York Times and international bestselling author
Jean Kwok is the award-winning, New York Times and international bestselling Chinese-American author and will discuss her latest, The Leftover Woman.
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Award-winning and best-selling writer Hank Phillippi Ryan
Award-winning and best-selling writer Hank Phillippi Ryan will talk about her latest book, The House Guest and what’s next.
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The Art of Writing Comics with Ryan Drost | Writers Unplugged
Cleveland comic book writer, Ryan Drost, will talk about creating his Sci-Fi Supernatual comic, Stealth Hammer.
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Samantha M. Bailey in Conversation with Writers Unplugged
Samantha M. Bailey is a journalist and freelance editor and her work has appeared in various publications. Samantha is a USA Today and #1 Canadian bestselling author and her latest book, Watch Out for Her is described as a “spine-tingling, page-turning novel…. psychological suspense at its very...
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Master of Suspense Lisa Unger Dives into ’Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six’ | Writers Unplugged
Lisa Unger is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of over twenty novels, including Last Girl Ghosted and Confessions on the 7:45, now in development at Netflix, starring Jessica Alba. Lisa is regarded as a master of suspense. In her latest masterpiece, "Watch Out for Her,"...
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Unveiling Literary Intrigue: Author Mindy Mejia Explores ’To Catch a Storm’ | Exclusive Book Discussion
Get ready for an electrifying conversation with the brilliant Mindy Mejia, a master of crafting gripping narratives that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With a unique blend of being a CPA and a graduate of the Hamline University MFA program, Mindy brings her expertise to the world of...
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Vivien Chien in Conversation with Writers Unplugged
Local writer, Vivien Chien is the creator of the Noodle Shop Mystery series. Vivien began writing stories about her classmates in elementary school. Written with a wonderful cast of characters and familiar Cleveland landmarks, readers will enjoy reading these novels and find themselves wanting to...
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Wendy Walker in Conversation with Writers Unplugged
Wendy Walker holds degrees from Brown University and Georgetown Law School and is a former family law attorney with training in child advocacy, Wendy draws from her knowledge of trauma and psychology to write compelling and complex characters and stories. Her psychological suspense novels have…
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Robyn Harding and Roz Nay in Conversation with Writers Unplugged
Award-winning writers Robyn Harding and Roz Nay will discuss their latest books. For Robyn The Drowning Woman was just published last week and The Hunted by Roz Nay was nominated for the Best Crime Novel in 2022. In addition to writing, Roz also has a School of Writing for students of all ages....
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In Conversation with Author Anastasia Hastings
Anastasia Hastings is the pen name of Connie Laux, who writes across several genres but is most comfortable with mystery. Inspired by the Victorian Era, Sherlock Holmes, and stories from her father who was a Cleveland Police Officer, Anastasia’s novels are a treat to read. Anastasia will be...
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Liv Constantine in Conversation with Writers Unplugged
Liv Constantine is the pen name of sisters Lynne Constantine and Valerie Constantine. Together, they are the bestselling author of the Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick The Last Mrs. Parrish, The Last Time I Saw You, The Wife Stalker, and The Stranger in the Mirror. Their books have been praised…
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Writers Unplugged in Conversation with Hannah Mary McKinnon
Hannah Mary McKinnon left a career in the business world to turn to her first love of writing and as she says, “..never wants to look back.” Her first book was a romantic comedy but then she quickly switched to suspense. With every novel since, Hannah has you continuing to turn the pages late…
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Writers Unplugged in Conversation with Kimberly Belle
USA Today and internationally bestselling author, Kimberly Belle will discuss her latest book, The Personal Assistant. Kimberly has written nine novels including The Marriage Lie, a Goodreads Choice Awards semifinalist for Best Mystery & Thriller, and the co-authored #1 Audible Original, Young…
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Writers Unplugged in Conversation with Mary Kubica
Mary Kubica discusses her latest book, Just the Nicest Couple. Mary is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling writer of several suspense novels. Her books have been translated into over 30 languages and sold over two million and is deservedly referred to by Kirkus Reviews as a “helluva...
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Writers Unplugged in Conversation with Lori Rader-Day and Ann Cleeves
Recorded LIVE, join award-winning authors Lori Rader-Day and Ann Cleeves in conversation as they discuss their journeys of writing and their latest books. Death at Greenway by Lori Rader-Day is a mystery set during World War II amid the evacuations of millions of children from the Blitz with ten…
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Writers Unplugged in Conversation with Nancy Pearl
Nancy Pearl is an American librarian, best-selling author, literary critic, and the former Executive Director of the Washington Center for the Book at Seattle Public Library. Nancy has been awarded Library Journal’s Librarian of the Year, and has received the National Book Award Literarian Award...
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Writers Unplugged in Conversation with Alka Joshi
Alka Joshi discusses the last book in her trilogy, The Perfumist of Paris. The first in the series, The Henna Artist was selected for Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club and not only became a New York Times bestseller but is also in development at Netflix. From Jaipur to Paris, this sweeping series has...
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Writers Unplugged in Conversation with Amy Impellizzeri
Amy Impellizzeri is described as a reformed Corporate Litigator turned award-winning writer. After thirteen years working in New York City, Ms. Impellizzeri left to write and advocate for working women and women entrepreneurs. Combining her work experience and writing talent she launched the…
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Writers Unplugged In Conversation with Helaine Mario
Host, Jen Jumba, librarian at Cleveland Public Library, is joined in conversation with award-winning, Helaine Mario. You all are in for a treat to learn more about her main character, Maggie O’Shea’s journey, which is infused with classical music, art, and mystery. Helaine Mario was born and…
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Writers Unplugged In Conversation with Wanda Morris
Join us for a conversation with Wanda Morris, whose hometown is Cleveland, Ohio. Wanda’s debut All Her Little Secrets, has been praised by Karin Slaughter as “brilliantly nuanced.” All Her Little Secrets has been optioned for a one-hour limited series on Showtime executive produced by and…
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Writers Unplugged In Conversation with Tracy Clark
Award-winning author Tracy Clark joins Writers Unplugged to discuss her latest book, Hide. Hide is a page-turning mystery featuring hard-boiled Chicago detective Harriet Foster, who’s on the hunt for a serial killer with a deadly affinity for redheads.
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Wind down and join us for Writers Unplugged, real conversations with celebrated authors.
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