Sink your teeth into this episode of the Twilight Tonic! We're thrilled to host Melissa Dawn Harris, a leading vampire researcher and acclaimed author. Prepare for a captivating interview as Melissa shares her extensive knowledge, from ancient folklore to modern interpretations, offering a truly unique perspective on the vampire mythos. You won't want to miss this deep dive into the immortal world!

Unwrapping the Dark Gift with Melissa Dawn Harris

EC Nevin discusses the most meta murder mystery of them all! Episode 4 of My Bookcase Slays features A Novel Murder, a mystery lover's ultimate fantasy, and a charming British accent. Picture it: a  murder takes place at a crime fiction festival set in England cast with all the usual suspects and embellished with all the best tropes. Bonus feature: EC Nevin advises what wine pairs best with her debut novel. 

Learn more about GUEST EC Nevin: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2314249/e-c-nevin/
Learn more about HOST Melissa Westemeier: https://www.melwestemeier.com/

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Jamie Ford, author of "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet," reads a short excerpt from his book which illustrates the horror that took place in Seattle for Japanese-American citizens during World War 2.  The full interview from a 2009 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts.  Photo: Robert Costa.

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford

Rattlesnakes, Secrets, and Suspense—A Conversation with author Cary J. Griffith
Author Cary J. Griffith joins the show to talk about Rattlesnake Bluff, a gripping outdoor mystery that begins with a chilling cold case and unravels into a deadly hunt for justice.
We dive into the inspiration behind U.S. Fish and Wildlife Agent Sam Rivers, his wolf hybrid Gray, and how a rare rattlesnake leads them straight into danger.
If you love cold cases, and wilderness justice—don’t miss this one!
Find out more about Cary: carygriffith.com/
To connect with me, visit: kathleendonnelly.com/


Cary Griffith, Rattle Snake Bluff, Ep. 3

Welcome friends and fellow philosophers to a Wild Isle author interview. In today's episode, I explore the inspirations, foundations, works, and philosophies of Brad Huestis, author of Ahab and The Big Bad.

Ahab: a Hockey Story:
https://a.co/d/2qosPGH

The Big Bad:
https://a.co/d/cge7GMD

Follow Brad Huestis:
https://www.facebook.com/brad.huestis
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-huestis-a61a7273/

MarQuese's Links:
https://www.wildislelit.com/
https://marquesedliddle.substack.com/

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Wild Isle Author Interview with Brad Huestis

Tom Franklin, author of "Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter," reads an excerpt from the book when one of the main characters finds a body in land where he used to walk as a kid growing up.  The full interview from a 2011 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts.

Crooked Letter Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin

Dr. Joan A. Friedman, psychotherapist, twin, and author of "The Same but Different: How Twins Can Live, Love, and Learn to Be Individuals," talks about how it is possible that love and resentment can happen at the same time between twins.  The full interview from a 2015 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts.  Photo: joanafriedmanphd.com.   

The Same but Different by Dr. Joan A. Friedman

Alan Furst, author of "Dark Voyage," talks about what it meant for those aboard a Dutch ship who suddenly found themselves aboard a "tramp freighter" when it was taken over by Britain on the eve of World War 2.  The full interview from a 2004 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts.

Dark Voyage by Alan Furst

This week, Tim welcomes special guest Tate Dousette, the winner of the 2025 Open Contract Challenge: Speed Edition. Tate shares what it feels like to be published for the very first time, his passion for sci-fi, fantasy, and comics, and his upcoming Greek gods-inspired story set for release on Black Friday. The conversation also covers writing habits, creative influences, and the importance of community in building confidence as a new author.

The World of Myth Bits #337 - A First-Time Winner's Journey

Author DL Mitchell on Murder, Mayhem, and a Mischievous Parrot
Award-winning author DL Mitchell joins me to chat about her latest cozy mystery, Parrot Prose—a cozy mystery featuring quirky characters, a missing billionaire, a chaotic treasure hunt, and one very opinionated parrot. When this bird talks, people listen—and murderers better watch out!

From big-city animal hospitals to her current house call concierge veterinary practice, DL’s firsthand small animal veterinarian experiences enrich her mysteries with authentic insight into the human-animal bond. When she’s not writing or caring for pets, you might find her on a scuba adventure (though she admits to getting seasick), running trails, traveling with her espresso machine, or paddling on her inflatable SUP.

Join us for a fun conversation about writing, animals, and the delightful capers of a talking parrot!

For more about DL and Parrot Prose, visit: dlmitchellmystery.com
For more about my K-9 books, visit: kathleendonnelly.com


DL Mitchell, Parrot Prose, Ep. 6

Authors from around the world discuss their book with host Jim Foster. "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" aired for over two decades on radio stations in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The Authors on the Air Global Radio Network is an international digital media corporation featuring  podcasts, book reviewers and conference media coverage..  Our content is available on audio and video platforms in 153 countries.

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