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Paul Levine is the Amazon Number One Bestselling Author of the "Jake Lassiter" and "Solomon vs. Lord" series. NEW: EARLY GRAVE launches to widespread acclaim. "Levine scores with this complex and witty legal thriller. This winner works even for those new to the series." 
https://paul-levine.com/
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Paul Levine: Jake Lassiter -- Beginnings and Endings

How a Dog Afraid of Everything Taught Bestselling author Meredith May describes unforgettable life lessons.

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Meredith May - Loving Edie

From the diabolical imagination of Edgar Award–winning novelist, playwright, and story-songwriter Rupert Holmes comes a devilish thriller with a killer concept: The McMasters Conservatory for the Applied Arts, a luxurious, clandestine college dedicated to the fine art of murder where earnest students study how best to “delete” their most deserving victim.

Who hasn’t wondered for a split second what the world would be like if a person who is the object of your affliction ceased to exist? But then you’ve probably never heard of The McMasters Conservatory, dedicated to the consummate execution of the homicidal arts. To gain admission, a student must have an ethical reason for erasing someone who deeply deserves a fate no worse (nor better) than death. The campus of this “Poison Ivy League” college—its location unknown to even those who study there—is where you might find yourself the practice target of a classmate…and where one’s mandatory graduation thesis is getting away with the perfect murder of someone whose death will make the world a much better place to live.

Prepare for an education you’ll never forget. A delightful mix of witty wordplay, breathtaking twists and genuine intrigue, Murder Your Employer will gain you admission into a wholly original world, cocooned within the most entertaining book about well-intentioned would-be murderers you’ll ever read. www.rupertholmes.com

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DEAD DROP (A Detective Nathan Parker Thriller Book #1) by James L’Etoile is a mash-up of fast-paced thriller, Federal and local police procedural, and southern border crime mystery. This is the first book in this new series and the first book I have read by this author.

Detective Nathan Parker is called by an eccentric local named Billie about four 55-gallon drums off the side of the highway she discovered while searching for scrap. She has opened one of the drums and found a body stuffed inside. This dead drop is not the first found and all contained illegal immigrant males. The coroner discovers they have all died from fentanyl poisoning.

When Parker gets to close to several cartel operations, he is carried across the border to meet the head of the cartel and faces a horrible death, but Billie has followed him. Billie is not what Parker first perceived and he soon learns to survive, he is going to have to put his life in the hands of the people he once pursued and looked down upon.

James L'Etoile  and DEAD DROP with Danna Wilberg

The Kandesky vampire family rose in Hungary centuries ago. They gave up violence and killing to make a killing on the world’s commodities markets and with that beginning they built SNAP, an international celebrity multimedia empire. Now cultured…and having found food substitutes for killing…they’ve cornered the world market for celebrity and gossip journalism.

They haven’t fully left the past behind. Their Hungarian neighbors and rival vampire clan, the Huszars are starting to ramp up attacks, maybe looking to start a war to take over all the Kandeskys have built.

The Kandesky Chronicles by Michele Drier by Danna Wilberg

Iris Yamashita returns to the same Alaskan village for her latest book: VILLAGE IN THE DARK.  This dark twisty thriller will have you turning the page in anticipation of what happens next.  Not to be missed!

EP 98 - Iris Yamashita - VILLAGE IN THE DARK

Oh boy, some books just grab you by the neck and hold on. This is one of those books. Amanda Jayatissa has brought her "A" Game to THE ISLAND WITCH.  Twisty and turny and a page turner from start to finish!
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EP 101 - Amanda Jayatissa -  ISLAND WITCH

Ever awakened and wondered where you are?  And after a great night of passion with the hottest fellow?  That's what happens with Hayden, teacher and blogger.  And then there's a dog!  I mean of course there is.  Rob Osler gives the reader everything fun thing to keep you glued.  Devil's Chew Toy is so delicious and the characters are so fun.  Listen as we chat about his Agatha nominated Cozy Mystery.

EP 102 - Rob Osler - DEVIL'S CHEW TOY

This episode is so special to me as it is my first episode with a Poet.  As I explain on the episode, sometimes Poetry frightens me, but Thomas Kneeland makes it so accessible and fun.  He is a force of nature who we will see so much of him in his very bright future.

EP 103 - Thomas Kneeland - POET

Jeri Westerson joins Dan to chat about the second in the series A King's Fool: THE TWILIGHT QUEEN.  This series is set in the court of King Henry VIII of England and is centered around the reign of Henry's second wife Anne Boleyn.  Once again Will Somers is back on the case.  What a fun romp and great time we had.
Transcript

EP 104 - Jeri Westerson - THE TWILIGHT QUEEN

Rewriting Pride: Samantha Ryan on Queer Romance, Identity & Finding Freedom in Fiction

Author Samantha Ryan joins us to discuss her latest novel, Pride—a queer retelling of Pride and Prejudice! 💖📖 From growing up in a religious environment to finding her voice in queer storytelling, Samantha shares how literature shaped her journey, the challenges of exploring identity, and why she chose a male-male romance for her debut.
🔥 Highlights:
💡 The power of literature (hello, Faulkner!) in shaping her writing ✍️
💡 The impact of print vs. digital storytelling 📚📱
💡 Coming out later in life & embracing personal growth 🌱
💡 Regret, freedom, and the magic of fictional worlds ✨
🔊 "I want to be a phoenix." 🔥 Don’t miss this inspiring conversation!

Links to buy "Pride:"
Amazon- https://amzn.to/42EeKeP
Bookshop.org - https://bookshop.org/a/110292/9781955826617

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Samantha Ryan on Queer Romance, Identity & Finding Freedom in Fiction- Ep 2

Allie Oleander’s Willing Prey dares us to ask—when fear and desire collide, which one will devour you first?

Today on On Intermissions we welcome Allie Oleander, a bold new voice weaving dark, unforgettable tales of desire and danger. Her book, Willing Prey, pulls readers into a hauntingly seductive world where survival is never guaranteed, and trust can be the most dangerous gamble of all.


On the Air with Florenza Intermissions featuring Allie Oleander

On this episode of On the Air with Florenza, things get SPICY! 
I’m joined by the luminous Aurora Palit, author of Honey and Heat. This unforgettable story blends tenderness with fire—exploring love, longing, and the sweet sting of desire. With rich prose and emotional depth, Aurora delivers a tale that lingers long after the last page. Stay tuned as we unpack the inspirations behind her work and the magic woven into Honey and Heat.

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"Secrets never stay buried—and Stig Abell digs them up with gripping precision in The Burial Place."

On today’s episode of On the Air with Florenza, I’m joined by broadcaster, editor, and author Stig Abell to unravel the chilling layers of his newest thriller, The Burial Place. From hidden histories to haunting truths, get ready for a conversation where crime fiction meets razor-sharp insight.

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Stig Abell  Co-hosts On the Air with Florenza

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 Jenn McKinlay, author of Witches of Dubious Origin--and more! Elle and Jenn talk creative brainstorming, how to keep a story interesting, the delights of cozy genres, and more. Happy listening!


Jenn’s Bio:
Jenn is the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of several mystery and romance series. She is also the winner of the RT Reviewers’ Choice Award for romantic comedy and the Fresh Fiction award for best cozy mystery. A TEDx speaker, she is always happy to talk books, writing, reading, and the creative process to anyone who cares to listen. She lives in sunny Arizona in a house that is overrun with books, pets, and her husband’s guitars.


Find Jenn’s Website and Books Here:
https://jennmckinlay.com/ 


~~~

Elle Hartford’s Bio:
Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! 

Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources.

Find Elle Online:
https://ellehartford.com/

Jenn McKinlay ~ Witches of Dubious Origin ~ Cozy Alchemy Ep. 10

Chevy Stevens lives on Vancouver Island with her husband and daughter. When she isn’t working on her next book, she’s spending time with her family and their two dogs. Her books, including Still Missing, a New York Times bestseller and winner of the International Thriller Writers Award for Best First Novel, have been published in more than thirty countries.

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Chevy Stevens & THE HITCHHIKERS—desperation is a dark road

This week on Crime Wave:  In Midnight Burning, Paul Levine brings together an unlikely team—Albert Einstein, Charlie Chaplin, and LAPD’s first Black female officer, Georgia Ann Robinson—to take on a deadly Nazi plot in 1937 Los Angeles. As fascist sympathizers scheme to assassinate Hollywood icons and spark insurrection, the trio races through the city’s underbelly and into the mountains to stop a conspiracy poised to ignite the nation. What begins as a fight for democracy becomes a desperate, high stakes chase through corrupt power structures and hidden militia camps in the San Gabriel Mountains. And when they finally uncover what’s been lurking in the shadows, the danger they face will force them to decide what price they are willing to pay…because sometimes the cost of silence is more than any one person can bear.
Connect with Paul: https://paul-levine.com/

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Paul Levine - Midnight Burning

Great Mysteries and Great Dogs: Robert Dugoni on His Latest Tracey Crosswhite Book—A Dead Draw
New York Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni joins me for a fun conversation about his hit Tracy Crosswhite series and the real-life dogs who inspired canine characters Rex and Sherlock. We discuss becoming a dog owner later in life and how his beloved pups found their way into his stories. Join us for this fun, heartfelt episode filled with wagging tails and inspiring conversation for mystery fans and dog lovers alike!
To learn more about Robert and his books, visit: https://www.robertdugonibooks.com/
For more about my K-9 books, visit: kathleendonnelly.com
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Robert Dugoni, A Dead Draw, Ep. 13

Tanya Pell describes herself as a professional dream chaser. A former high school teacher, she's a bone collector, an aerialist performer, and a writer and editor. She joins us to chat about her new novel, Her Wicked Roots. 

Tanya chats about
*collecting lore
*Event Horizon
*being an overthinker
*Until Dawn
*chess
*toxic families
*insidious nursery rhymes
*gender & autonomy
*how plants communicate
*living in the present
* why "more does not mean better"
and more

For more information about Tanya and Her Wicked Roots, visit Tanya's website https://www.tanyapell.com/ and follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tanya.pell/?hl=en and Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/tanyapell.bsky.social

Tanya Pell - Her Wicked Roots

Janice Hallett masterfully creates a world using text threads, pub quiz results, and emails in her newest book, A Killer Question. I’m a fan of Hallett’s books, and I couldn’t wait to hear her describe what inspired this latest one. All her characters are criminals, each of them play a role in one of (or more!) the mysteries spanning 3 timelines in A Killer Question. Why did Sue and Mal’s country pub, The Case Is Altered, permanently close in 2019? Who are the Shadow Knights, and why does their trivia team keep winning every weekly trivia game? What blew up Sue and Mal’s previous career path in 2014? Whose body was discovered in the river near The Case is Altered and who is responsible for their death? And how on earth does Hallett convey her twisty plot and marvelous characters using ONLY texts and emails as a narrative device? P

Bonus: In a Sudden Death round, Janice answers TWO final questions for ALL THE POINTS!

Learn more about Guest Janice Hallett: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Janice-Hallett/185128688
Learn more about Host Melissa Westemeier:  https://www.melwestemeier.com/



JANICE HALLETT kills it playing pub trivia and creating twisty plots with loads of laughs on Ep. 9  of My Bookcase Slays

Kate Belli is the author of The Gallery Assistant and the widely praised Gilded Gotham historical mystery series. She holds a doctorate in art history and has variously worked as an antiques appraiser, a museum curator, and a college professor. Kate is currently a gallery director at a Pennsylvania college. Find out more at KateBelli.com

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Kate Belli: Murder in the high-stakes art world in her new thriller THE GALLERY ASSISTANT

Vanessa Lillie is the USA Today bestselling author of Blood Sisters, a new series centered on the stories of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, which was a Target Book Club pick and GMA Book Club Buzz Pick, as well as a best mystery of the year from the Washington Post, Amazon Editor’s and Reader’s Digest. The sequel, The Bone Thief, will be released October 28th. Her other bestselling thrillers are Little Voices, For the Best and she’s the creator and coauthor of the # 1 Audible Charts bestseller and International Thriller Writers award nominated, Young Rich Widows series, set in Providence, RI where she lives. Originally from Miami, Oklahoma, she is a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation.

Vanessa was a Sisters in Crime board member and wrote a weekly column for the Providence Journal about her experiences during the first year of the pandemic. She hosts an Instagram Live show, ‘Twas the Night Before Book Launch, where she chats with authors the night before their book is out in the world.  

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Vanessa Lillie on her new Syd Walker thriller THE BONE THIEF

Colonel Chris Hadfield talks with Tracy Blom about perspective, purpose, and progress — from commanding the ISS to writing Final Orbit. Hear how small steps can lead to giant leaps, and how seeing Earth from space reshapes what truly matters.

Buy the book! https://chrishadfield.ca/books/

Interview with Chris Hadfield, Astronaut and Best Selling Author

Today in the interrogation chair, it's every writer's friend, Mikael Sandeberg AKA the Internet's "@abibliofob'! Mikael joins us from Sweden where he is a social media dream for authors, especially thriller authors. Find out how many books Mikael is reading this year (it's over 200!), check out his unbelievable personal library, and some of his favorite books. Welcome, to The Dossier Podcast!

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Mikael Sandeberg—@abibliofob

This week on Crime Wave:  In Tom Milani’s debut novel, Places That Are Gone, Bennett Wilder’s life feels small and predictable—until a chance encounter with Liz Messina, a hitchhiker with a troubled past, jolts him from his routine. Liz is on the run, with dangerous debts and a child to protect. Liz’s secrets drag Bennett into a dangerous world of debts, violence, and hidden alliances. How far will he go to save a woman he hardly knows—and can he survive the road that leads home?

Connect with Tom: https://www.tommilani.com/

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Tom Milani - Places That Are Gone - Crime Wave

New York Times bestselling author Virginia Kantra shares her journey as a storyteller, discussing the evolution of her writing career, the power of stories, and the importance of navigating relationships and intimacy in her work. She reflects on her unique writing process, the challenges faced in the creative industry, and emphasizes the joy found in writing. Kantra's insights highlight the significance of finding one's voice and process in storytelling.

Chapters

00:00 The Journey of a Storyteller
03:03 Exploring the Power of Stories
06:15 Navigating Relationships and Intimacy
08:49 The Evolution of Writing and Creativity
11:44 Coping with External Challenges
14:27 Finding Your Unique Writing Process
17:21 The Importance of Joy in Writing

Author’s Website: 

www.VirginiaKantra.com

Social Media Links: 

www.facebook.com/VirginiaKantraBooks
www.instagram.com/VirginiaKantra/

Author Bio:

New York Times bestselling author Virginia Kantra is a big believer in the power of stories—the ones we grow up with and the ones we tell ourselves. She has written over thirty novels about strong women, messy families, and the journey to find where you belong. Her books have received numerous awards as well as starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Booklist and praise in People and USA Today. Married to her college sweetheart, she makes her home in North Carolina. Her favorite thing to make for dinner? Reservations.

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Virginia Kantra: Exploring a Twenty-Five-Year Career

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 Travis Baldree, author of the upcoming cozy fantasy novel Brigands and Breadknives--and more! Elle and Travis talk about the roots of the genre, the magic of mundane life, the importance of community, and more. Enjoy!


Travis’s Bio:
I love stories, and I love telling them. I’m the author of Legends & Lattes, a low-stakes cozy fantasy novel. I’m a narrator too, and I’ve loved the art since I first heard Frank Muller’s legendary work. I’ve lent my voice to hundreds of books (including my own). I live in the Pacific Northwest, and I get up every morning excited and grateful to do this job.

Find Travis’s Website and Books Here:
https://www.travisbaldree.com/books 


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Elle Hartford’s Bio:
Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! 

Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources.

Find Elle Online:
https://ellehartford.com/ 

Travis Baldree ~ Brigands and Breadknives ~ Cozy Alchemy Ep. 11

Jenna Levine is the U.S.A. Today bestselling author of the My Vampire series. Her latest, Road Trip With a Vampire, is out now! When not writing or busy with her day job, Jenna spends her time wrangling cats and starting knitting projects that she usually abandons. 

Jenna chats about:
*Startitis
*Podcasters
*Fringe podcasts
*What she listens to on roadtrips
*True crime documentaries*Forced proximity
*Only Murders in the Building
*How she decided what to keep from witch lore
*Writing a character that's making peace with their past
*If she'd want to know about her past if she had amnesia
and what's next!

To learn more about Jenna and her books, visit her website https://jennalevine.com/ or follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jennalevinewrites/?hl=en

Jenna Levine - Road Trip With A Vampire

Nicole Baart is the author of several novels, including Where He Left Me and Everything We Didn’t Say. The cofounder of a nonprofit and mother of five, she lives in Iowa with her family. Visit her website: NicoleBaart.com.

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Nicole Baart on WHERE HE LEFT ME, her atmospheric thriller set in the Pacific Northwest

This week on Crime Wave:  Joel Dicker’s Wild Animal begins with a dramatic heist in Geneva and gradually peels back layer after layer of deception to reveal a web of obsession, betrayal, and long buried secrets. Joel is a master of exploring the tension between reality and perception, and his insights into character development make this a must-listen show. The timelines in Wild Animal twist, truths emerge—and by the last page, one shock will leave you questioning: who really is the wild animal here?

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Joel Dicker - Wild Animal - Crime Wave

🎬 In this episode of Books, Kids & Creations, Tracy Blom chats with rising star Owen Himfar about his debut acting role in the feature film The Short Game. Owen opens up about his experience as a neurodivergent actor and how bringing a neurodivergent character to life on screen made the role even more meaningful.

⭐ Tune in for an inspiring conversation about representation, resilience, and following your dreams — both on and off the set.

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, SoundCloud, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Meet Owen Himfar: The Neurodivergent Star of The Short Game!

This week on Crime Wave:  MYOPIC DUPLICITY, edited by Jeff Circle, gathers a sharp and unsettling range of short fiction that probes the quiet tension between what we want and what we’re willing to do to get it. These stories don’t offer easy answers—they linger in the gray zones, where motives twist and outcomes rarely absolve. Featuring emerging and established voices that are by turns lyrical, chilling, and sly, the collection circles one haunting question: Do the ends ever justify the means? Or do they just change the story we tell ourselves?

Connect with Jeff: https://jeffcircle.com/

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Jeff Circle - Myopic Duplicity - Crime Wave

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 Jen DeLuca, author of the cozy rom-com Ghost Business! Elle and Jen talk about the joys of setting, fountain pens, and all things paranormal. Happy (spooky) listening!


Jen’s Bio:
Jen DeLuca is the USA Today bestselling author of the Well Met series, inspired by her time volunteering as a pub wench with her local Renaissance Faire, as well as the Boneyard Key series, set in a haunted Florida tourist town. 

Jen loves Publix chicken tender subs, cold brew coffee, and the Oxford comma. She lives in the Arizona desert with her husband, their rescue dog, and almost too many cats.


Find Jen’s Website and Books Here:
https://www.jendeluca.com/ 

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Elle Hartford’s Bio:
Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! 

Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources.

Find Elle Online:
https://ellehartford.com/ 

Jen DeLuca ~ Ghost Business ~ Cozy Alchemy Ep. 13

From hair-dos to hair-don’ts — this killer curls into chaos.

During this episode of On the Air with Florenza, I’m joined by the phenomenally talented author St. Sukie De la Croix to discuss his newest book, The Hunt for the Hairdo Killer.
Enter the wild, high-camp world of Palm Springs, where curly-top conspiracies meet slapstick sleuthing in Twilight Manors in Palm Springs: The Hunt for the Hairdo Killer. When retired-detective duo Brian & Stéphane stumble upon a madman wiring women’s curlers with lethal surprises, the stakes go higher than a bouffant. Mobsters, poodles, a grieving cat named Fish Paste, trigger-happy gardeners filming Godzilla vs. Frida Kahlo, giraffes, and even a wardrobe-malfunctioning waitress licked by the “Forever Marilyn” statue—everything’s off the hook and off the rails.

If you thought tradition was tame, this book proves you’ve never witnessed a bad perm gone full thriller. Written by archival legend St. Sukie De la Croix—historian, raconteur, and the gay Studs Terkel of the Midwest—this is satire, absurdity, and mystery dressed in drag and ready to party.

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St. Sukie de la Croix Co-hosts On the Air with Florenza

Shauna Lawless is the Chrysalis Award-Winning and British Fantasy Award-Nominated author of the Gael Song trilogy. Her new novel, Daughter of the Otherworld, is out in the U.S. Nov. 11 and is the first book in her Gael Song: Era 2 series.

Shauna visits The Otherworlds to chat about
* the propaganda of history
* her love of learning
* secrecy and parenting
* whether women were treated fairly in Ireland in the 12th century
* her messy writing process
* Isolde's fish-out-of-water experiences
* Irish culture in the 12th century
* schemy Fomorians
* things she has in common with Isolde
* The Lord of the Rings
* Traveling
* Personality types and regrets

To learn more about Shauna, her Gael Song trilogy and the first book in her Gael Song: Era 2 trilogy, visit her website or follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shauna_lawless_author?igsh=MWs4bW5iZzB2dnBmcQ==
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Shauna Lawless - Daughter of the Otherworld

Co-creator of CBS's How I Met Your Mother Craig Thomas discusses his debut novel, That's Not How It Happened, with host Derek McFadden on Writing While Handicapped!

Craig Thomas talks That's Not How It Happened

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 Sylvia Mercedes, author of the upcoming romantasy The Seventh Champion! Elle and Sylvia talk about coziness versus darkness, plotting versus pantsing, and the romantic power of foam noodles. Enjoy!


Sylvia’s Bio:
Sylvia Mercedes makes her home in the idyllic North Carolina countryside with her handsome husband, numerous small children, and a menagerie of rescue cats and dogs. When she’s not writing she’s . . . okay, let’s be honest. When she’s not writing, she’s running around after her littles, cleaning up glitter, trying to plan healthy-ish meals, and wondering where she left her phone. In between, she reads a steady diet of fantasy novels. But mostly she’s writing.

Sylvia is the author of more than 20 popular Fantasy Romance novels, including the internationally bestselling BRIDE OF THE SHADOW KING trilogy.


Find Sylvia’s Website and Books Here:
https://www.sylviamercedesbooks.com/ 

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Elle Hartford’s Bio:
Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! 

Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources.

Find Elle Online:
https://ellehartford.com/

Sylvia Mercedes ~ The Seventh Champion ~ Cozy Alchemy Ep. 14

Meryl chats with Alex Kor about his 2024 memoir, A Blessing, Not a Burden, which chronicles his incredible journey as the child of two Holocaust survivors to his present day mission of keeping alive his parents’ legacy. They also discuss his mother’s controversial decision, as a Mengele twin, to forgive the Nazis.

Originally from Terre Haute, Indiana, Alex Kor is the son of two Holocaust survivors, Eva Mozes Kor and her husband, Michael. Alex holds a BS in Chemistry, an MS in Exercise Physiology, and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. A full-time podiatrist, he is a member of the CANDLES HOLOCAUST MUSEUM BOARD OF DIRECTORS. His memoir, A Blessing, Not a Burden, was published in May 2024.

Guest’s Website and Social Media links:
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Author Website: ⁠www.myholocaustlegacy.com/⁠
Pediment Publishing: ⁠www.pediment.com/⁠
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This week on Crime Wave: In Emily Ross’ fascinating new novel, SWALLOWTAIL, Detective Samantha Star is forced to confront her long-buried past when, twenty years after her own abduction, a brutal murder rocks her hometown of Quincy, Massachusetts. The killing—eerily marked with a blue butterfly—echoes the work of a serial killer she hoped she’d left behind.  But when the danger closes in on her teenage daughter, she realizes the past isn’t just repeating itself—it’s been waiting for her.

Connect with Emily: https://www.emilyrosswrites.com/

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Emily Ross - Swallowtail - Crime Wave

Are you obsessed with Jane Austen’s books?  Then come listen to an insightful and fun conversation with Professor John Mullan. It’s the next best thing to meeting Jane Austen in person. 

John Mullan is Professor of Modern English Literature at University College London. He has published widely on eighteenth and nineteenth-century literature, his books include The Artful Dickens. He has edited Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility and Emma for Oxford World’s Classics. 

He is also a broadcaster and journalist, writing on contemporary fiction for the Guardian. He has taught Austen to university students for over three decades, and has lectured widely to lovers of her fiction in both the UK and the US.

In this captivating conversation, Maki Morris (In the Bookroom with Maki) speaks with Professor John Mullan about his insights into Jane Austen's works. They explore the themes of Austen's novels, the significance of weather, the unique characteristics of characters who never speak, and the process of writing about such a beloved author. Mullan shares his favorite chapters from his book, discusses the importance of adaptations, and offers recommendations for those new to Austen's literature. The conversation highlights the enduring legacy of Jane Austen and the excitement surrounding her 250th birthday.

John-Mullan—What-Matters-in-Jane-Austen?

Amy Meyerson is the acclaimed author of the internationally bestselling The Bookshop of Yesterdays, The Imperfects, and The Love Scribe. Her books have been translated into eleven languages and are frequently chosen for best-of lists, including lists from Good Morning America, Publishers Weekly, The Christian Science Monitor, Library Journal, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Texas Library Association’s Lariat List, among others. Meyerson completed her graduate work in creative writing at the University of Southern California, where she now teaches in the writing department.

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Amy Myerson: turning fear into fiction in THE WATER LIES

The Teacher’s Secret: Saralyn Richard on Mrs. Oliver’s Twist

Who Can You Really Trust? You’re former teacher? Maybe. Maybe not. In Mrs. Oliver’s Twist, Quinn McFarland is thrilled that so many of her dreams have come true. She’s been accepted into medical school, married the love of her life and has adopted some sweet pups that bring joy to her every day. But then a sinister twist happens while working at her family’s funeral home. 

Quinn realizes after seeing a familiar tattoo on a deceased woman that her past may not be what she thought. Is the deceased her former teacher? Could the person who inspired her to follow her dreams be hiding dark secrets?

Saralyn reveals the inspiration behind this clever mystery, the real-life dogs that have inspired the four-legged characters in all her books and discusses her love of writing. 

For more information on Saralyn, visit: saralynrichard.com
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Saralyn Richard, Mrs. Oliver's Twist, Ep. 24

Healing doesn’t always come before purpose—sometimes it happens while we’re walking in it. 

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Tonya Bagwell-Bailey, author of Healing, While Walking in Your Purpose, to talk about faith, resilience, and trusting God through life’s hardest seasons. A 30-year kidney transplant recipient, breast cancer survivor, life coach, executive leadership coach, and Christian counselor, Tonya shares how our challenges do not define us—even when they try to keep us stuck or disconnected. 

Through her story and her work, Tonya reminds us that every experience can serve a greater purpose, and that God’s plan continues unfolding even in the midst of pain, uncertainty, and healing. This conversation is honest, encouraging, and rooted in hope for anyone navigating their own healing journey. 

🎧 Tune in and be reminded: you still have purpose—right where you are. 

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Tonya Bailey Co-hosts On the Air with Florenza

Intermissions with Florenza featuring Tonya Bailey

Welcome to the all-new High Stakes podcast, where we chat with authors across all genres. Big stories. Bigger stakes.

Amazon bestselling author Bonnie Traymore joins Tracey Delyn to kick off Episode 1 with her new domestic thriller, THE RICH GUY’S WIFE—a glossy fairy tale with a razor-edged underbelly. Bonnie’s the Queen of Anticipation! Listen in to find out why Bonnie spent time in a prison cell.

Show Notes:  
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Bonnie Traymore on THE RICH GUY’S WIFE & the Perils of Dating in NYC

Joining us today is Juanita N. Woodson, author of Own Your Impact, here to remind us that influence means nothing unless you choose to use it well. Juanita N. Woodson is the author of Own Your Impact, a powerful guide for leaders and changemakers ready to walk in purpose with clarity and confidence. Her work challenges readers to lead intentionally, show up authentically, and make influence count—on and off the page. 

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Juanita N. Woodson Co-hosts On the Air with Florenza

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