Author and playwright James Magruder sits down with Ian Henzel to talk about his new short story collection "No One Is Looking at You". We dig into theater’s collaboration vs. fiction’s heavier lift, how alpha readers sharpen the work, and why ageism in publishing—especially for older LGBTQ voices—still needs naming. James gets personal about the moments that carved his voice (HIV survival, grief, joy), the journals that keep him honest, and the books that feel like home.

In this episode
• Stage craft → story craft: what changes (and what doesn’t)
• “Head always in a book”: military-brat roots & early influences
• Rejection, resilience, and building with feedback (alpha readers)
• Ageism in LGBTQ literature and widening the lens
• Journals, voice, and the surprise of how readers respond
• Favorite “worlds to live in” and why they stick

Read a sample from "No One is Looking at You" → [https://www.book2look.com/book/yKG9CfMgjL

Get the book → https://rattlinggoodyarns.com/product/no-one-is-looking-at-you/


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From Stage to Page: James Magruder on “No One Is Looking at You” - Ep 18

Today on the podcast, meet Joanna Campbell Slan, author of many mysteries including the Kiki Lowenstein series! Elle and Joanna talk about using cozy to write about social issues, tips for writing a long-running series, the magic of turtles, and more. Happy listening!

Joanna’s Bio:
Joanna is a New York Times and a USA Today bestselling author who has written more than 70 books, both fiction and non-fiction. Currently, she writes four ongoing mystery series: the Kiki Lowenstein cozy mysteries (Agatha Award finalist/first novel/contemporary); the Jane Eyre Chronicles (Daphne du Maurier Award for Literary Excellence winner/historical); the Cara Mia Delgatto mysteries (contemporary); and the Friday Night Mystery Club mysteries (set in 1980s). She’s also the editor and co-author of the Sherlock Holmes Fantasy books.

Find Joanna’s Website and Books Here:
https://joannacampbellslan.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/ 

Joanna Campbell Slan ~ Die, Die, Birdie ~ Cozy Alchemy Ep. 8

Martha Waters is known for writing regency romcoms, but her latest title, And Then There Was The One, mashes up cozy mystery and romance tropes in a witty and rollicking nod to both genres. Plus there are sheep, London playboys, puns, and a huge disappointment…at least for this reader! We discuss how she pulls off her homage to Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers…while dialing up the heat past “cozy” in this episode of My Bookcase Slays.
Learn more about GUEST Martha Waters: https://www.marthawaters.com/
 Learn more about HOST Melissa Westemeier: https://www.melwestemeier.com/ 


Martha Waters mashes up mystery and romance tropes in Ep. 8 of My Bookcase Slays

TMMT1 Sep 26 2025 Joyous Resilience & Collective Thriving in an Inequitable World with Anjuli Sherin

Maeve McGoran is a former senior editor of Morning Edition on NPR. SHIPWRECK: How a Captain, Company, and Culture Sank the SS El Faro is available exclusively on Audible by clicking here.  

Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

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Maeve McGoran's audible original SHIPWRECK, an investigation into the sinking of the SS El Faro

Inside Books is a regular popular author interview podcast presented by Breda Brown. In this episode Breda is in conversation with member of Horslips, journalist and art historian, cultural commentator and reporter on news and sport for Independent Newspapers for over two decades Eamon Carr.

Inside Books Episode 126 Eamon Carr

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 Lucy Jane Wood, author of Rewitched and Uncharmed! Elle and Lucy talk about magic systems, pineapple on pizza, healing through our characters, and the big warm hug that is cozy fantasy. Enjoy!


Lucy’s Bio:
Oh, hey! I’m Lucy, author of Rewitched, Uncharmed, and perhaps some other mysterious, magical projects bubbling away in the background. I’m originally from the Wirral, UK, but these days you’ll find me living in London, giant coffee in hand, probably being headbutted by my cat.

Rewitched and Uncharmed were both written to be cosy, comforting, joyful books that envoke the 90s witches I loved so much growing up. They’re soft, kind stories (full of absolutely terrible jokes) to lead you by the hand into spooky season and rewind your mind back to a precious, nostalgic time. 

Find Lucy’s Website and Books Here:
https://www.lucyjanewood.co.uk/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/ 

Lucy Jane Wood ~ Uncharmed ~ Cozy Alchemy Ep. 9

In this episode, author, playwright and musician Robert Gregory Browne discusses creative sovereignty, stating that “you’re the author, do the authoring, not AI!”  Bob shares AI prompts that support creative sovereignty. He also discusses his latest thrillers, Cruel Bounty in the Jefferson Shaw series, and Black Garden. Full biography available at www.robertgregorybrowne.com.

Robert Gregory Browne: AI & Creative Sovereignty

M. P. Woodward is a veteran of both US intelligence ops and the entertainment industry. As a naval intelligence officer with the US Pacific Command, he scripted scenario moves and countermoves for US war game exercises in the Middle East. In multiple deployments to the Persian Gulf and Far East, he worked alongside US Special Forces, CIA, and NSA. After leaving the Navy, Woodward ran international distribution marketing for Amazon Prime Video. Today, he is a full-time writer based in Washington State. Visit his website at https://www.mpwoodward.com/

Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

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M.P. Woodward: TERMINAL VELOCITY, the newest Jack Ryan Jr. thriller

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
Sit. Stay. Read. is a proud part of the Authors on the Air Global Network.

Robert Dugoni, A Dead Draw, Ep. 13

Diving into the heart of things, exploring new ideas and new ways of seeing and being in this wondrous crazy world we share together, featuring in depth interviews with cutting edge creative out of the box thinkers, authors, healers and explorers of consciousness

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