Best Authors On The Air Global Radio Network Podcasts (2025)

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Kathleen Jennings - Honeyeater 50:16

4d ago50:16

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Kathleen Jennings is the author of multiple works, including Flyaway and her latest, Honeyeater. She's also an illustrator, and both her writings and illustrations have been nominated for multiple awards, including Locus Awards, Hugos, British Fantasy Awards, and World Fantasy Awards. Kathleen visits The Otherworlds to talk about her new novel, Hon…

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Christopher Swann—NEVER BACK DOWN 20:41

4d ago20:41

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Today in the interrogation chair, it's Georgia Writer of the Year, Christopher Swann where we talk about the Georgia writing scene, how he credits his success to stubbornness and encouragement, how he's written an origin story for his Suzy Faulkner character for my anthology, and what scares him as a writer. Welcome, to The Dossier Podcast!christop…

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Angeline Boulley: the importance of Native American stories & her new sizzler SISTERS IN THE WIND 37:17

4d ago37:17

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Angeline Boulley, an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is a storyteller who writes about her Ojibwe community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. She is a former Director of the Office of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of Education. Her debut novel Firekeeper's Daughter was an instant #1New York Times bestseller…

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Randy Weir, Justice For the Forgotten, Ep. 8 30:27

4d ago30:27

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Uncovering Buried Secrets—R. Weir on Cold Cases, Cults, and K-9 HeroesAward-winning author R Weir joins me on the podcast to discuss his gripping new mystery, Justice For The Forgotten. In this mystery, retired police officer Donnie Steel and his loyal K-9 partner, Kogel, are hired to dig into a cold case murder—only to find themselves up against a…

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Claire Douglas - The Wrong Sister - Crime Wave 17:34

5d ago17:34

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This week on Crime Wave: In Claire Douglas’ The Wrong Sister, sisters Tasha and Alice couldn’t be more different—Tasha is a busy suburban mom, Alice a globe-trotting scientist. When Alice offers to swap lives for a week so Tasha can take a much-needed break, it seems like the perfect arrangement. But the generous lifeline quickly spirals into a nig…

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Tony Wirt—SILENT CREEK 22:30

6d ago22:30

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Today in the interrogation chair, it's Tony Wirt, author of SILENT CREEK, from Thomas & Mercer. Hear about how Tony went from self-publishing A NECESSARY ACT to landing a top agent and landing and getting book deal where where he gets to work with Gabino Iglesias. Also hear about our conversation in Denver earlier this year around a pinball machine…

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Tracey Devlyn on FLASHPOINT, co-writing, genre switch ups, and the writing life 23:30

6d ago23:30

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Tracey Devlyn is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary and historical suspense, which often contains elements of mystery, romance, and environmental crime. Visit her website at https://www.traceydevlyn.comSpies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network#authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommu…

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Catharina Steel — The Vanishings: Fantasy Revisions & Character Craft 18:53

8d ago18:53

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Author Catharina Steel talks The Vanishings—how beta readers and writing coaches shape revisions, why ‘deleted scenes’ folders matter, and how nature inspires stronger, braver characters.Buy the book at https://books2read.com/u/bM8DlXBy Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

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Leah Cutter ~ Water Witches and Ice Elves ~ Cozy Alchemy Ep. 6 30:08

11d ago30:08

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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 Leah Cutter, author of magical cozy mystery like The Water Witch mysteries and delicious cozy fantasy like the Ice Elf series–and many other books besides! Elle and Leah talk abou…

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Brandy Schillace spotlights neurodivergence, identity, and murder in ep. 6 of My Bookcase Slays 24:34

11d ago24:34

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Brandy Schillace is smarter than most of us (she's definitely smarter than me!), and she's using her creativity and intelligence to develop one of my new fave amateur sleuths. Learn all about Jo Jones, the neurodivergent and brilliant star of The Dead Come to Stay, plus Syrian artifacts, the importance of found families, and the coolest thing Brand…

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Natasha Pulley - The Hymn to Dionysus 33:52

11d ago33:52

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Natasha Pulley has, at times, called Japan, China, and Peru home She teaches creative writing students at Bath Spa University and is the international bestselling author of several novels, including The Watchmaker of Filigree Street, The Bedlam Stacks, The Mars House, and her latest, The Hymn to Dionysus. Natasha chats about her choice of narrator …

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Timothy J. Smith: Writing with Heart, History & Social Conscience 19:05

11d ago19:05

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Exploring the Mind of Timothy J. Smith: Writing, Social Consciousness & Fire on the IslandIn this thought-provoking conversation, award-winning author Timothy J. Smith shares how his diverse upbringing shaped his social consciousness and how literature and history influence his storytelling.From the importance of generational memory to the role of …

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Joanna Shupe on THE GILDED HEIRESS, Missing Lindbergh Baby & Con Men 28:31

12d ago28:31

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In Episode 50 of Undercurrents of Romance, Tracey Devlyn sits down with USA Today bestselling author Joanna Shupe to discuss her new historical romance, THE GILDED HEIRESS.A stolen baby. A street performer. A con man with a grudge.A Gilded Age romance brimming with ambition, deception, and sizzling chemistry—plus a moment in a sleigh that changes e…

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Rebecca Minelga, Third and Long, Ep. 7 28:00

12d ago28:00

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How Dogs Help Us Find Hope and Heal with Rebecca MinelgaAuthor and speaker Rebecca Minelga joins me to share her powerful novel, Third and Long, about Abby, a trauma survivor who finds purpose through her therapy dog, Gen. When Abby crosses paths with young Dylan and his father, Scott, their lives become intertwined in ways that test love, loss, an…

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Anne Hillerman (SHADOW OF THE SOLSTICE) EP 76 24:40

12d ago24:40

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New York Times bestselling author, Anne Hillerman, discusses her new fabulous release, SHADOW OF THE SOLSTICE. With a pending visit from Washington looming on the horizon, Navajo Nation Police Lieutenant Jim Chee and Officer Bernadette Manuelito become embroiled in the investigation of an unidentified corpse. As pressures intensify at work, additio…

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K.T. Konkoly—ADRIFT 17:33

12d ago17:33

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Today in the interrogation chair, it's U.S. Navy lawyer turned thriller writer, K.T. Konkoly with her debut novel, ADRIFT. Does her last name sound familiar? It should. K.T. joins another Konkoly already in the Dossier family.Learn how K.T. went from the navy's JAG office in San Diego, to becoming a east coast lawyer in Maine ... but why she passed…

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Karen Dukess - Welcome to Murder Week - Crime Wave 18:10

13d ago18:10

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This week on Crime Wave: Cath Little—34, cautious, and firmly rooted in Buffalo—discovers two tickets to a “Murder Week” getaway in the England’s idyllic Peak District tucked among her late mother’s belongings. Because they’d been estranged for years, she’s stunned to learn the tickets were for the two of them. Hoping to understand the woman she ne…

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James L'Etoile: SINS OF THE FATHER, the newest installment in the Detective Nathan Parker series 18:10

13d ago18:10

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James L’Etoile uses his twenty-nine years behind bars as an influence in his award-winning novels, short stories, and screenplays. He is a former associate warden in a maximum-security prison, a hostage negotiator, and director of California’s state parole system. Visit his website: https://jamesletoile.com/Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyright…

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On the Air with Florenza Intermissions featuring Allison Larkin 10:11

13d ago10:11

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What happens when life’s center ring turns out to be a lie—and the real magic waits behind the tent flaps? In Home of the American Circus, Allie Larkin spins a story that’s as whimsical as it is wise. In this behind-the-scenes chat, we talk about unexpected detours, identity beyond expectations, and the radical act of choosing your own spotlight.#I…

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Interview with Kyle Zimmer, CEO & Co-Founder of First Book 29:11

16d ago29:11

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I’m sitting down with Kyle Zimmer, Co-founder, President, and CEO of First Book—a nonprofit that has transformed the way children in low-income communities access education.Since 1992, First Book has distributed over 250 million books and resources (worth more than $2 billion!) to kids who need them most. With a network of 600,000+ educators and ad…

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Christina Baker Kline & Anne Burt: collaborating on their propulsive thriller PLEASE DON'T LIE 31:31

17d ago31:31

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Christina Baker Kline is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of eight novels, including The Exiles, Orphan Train, and A Piece of the World. Published in more than forty countries, her novels have received the New England Prize for Fiction, the Maine Literary Award, and a Barnes & Noble Discover Award, among other accolades, and have been chose…

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On the Air with Florenza Intermissions featuring JJ Winston 7:15

17d ago7:15

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On the Air with Florenza Intermissions featuring JJ Winston by Authors on the Air Global Radio NetworkBy Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

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KX Song - The Dragon Wakes With Thunder 43:47

18d ago43:47

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A self-described foodie who started out writing stories on the backs of napkins, K.X. Song's debut YA novel was named book of the year by the CHinese American Librarians Association, Kirkus Reviews, and the Financial Times, and won the Freeman Book Award. K.X.'s fantasy novel, The Night Ends With Fire, won the Octavia E. Butler Award. K.X. joins us…

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Elise Hart Kipness—CLOSE CALL 17:19

18d ago17:19

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Today in the interrogation chair, it's the super cool Elise Hart Kipness out with her latest Kate Green novel, CLOSE CALL. Hear about how this FOX Sports Reporter turned fiction writer, went from standing on a milk crate to interview NBA stars to writing murder mystery thrillers with a sports backdrop. Stick around for the mystery conversation abou…

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JM Dalgliesh (HOMEWRECKER) EP 75 22:14

19d ago22:14

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What if the one person who could fix your family was a beautiful young woman who fit in with everyone better than you do? Would you agree to move her into your home? Bestselling author, JM Dalgliesh, discusses his fantastic release, HOMEWRECKER. When Sophie’s twelve-year-old daughter becomes too much for her school to handle, her husband finds the …

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Melissa Pace: writing into the unknown in her debut novel THE ONCE AND FUTURE ME 34:23

19d ago34:23

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A graduate of Wesleyan University, Melissa Pace is a former editor and writer for Elle, as well as a past finalist for the Humanitas New Voices Fellowship for emerging film and television writers. The mother of three amazing children, Pace lives with her husband in Los Angeles, and when not writing she likes to lace up her cleats and get all her ya…

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DL Mitchell, Parrot Prose, Ep. 6 29:01

19d ago29:01

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Author DL Mitchell on Murder, Mayhem, and a Mischievous ParrotAward-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!Fr…

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On the Air with Florenza Intermissions featuring Michelle Gable 6:32

20d ago6:32

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Coming up on Intermissions, we’re joined by the incomparable Michelle Gable—New York Times bestselling author and master of dual timelines, dazzling secrets, and heroines who rewrite their own stories. Grab your popcorn and your passport—we’re heading into Darling Beasts, where 1930s Hollywood roars to life and nothing is ever as it seems.#DarlingB…

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Elisabeth Dini - Bearer of Bad News - Crime Wave 19:47

20d ago19:47

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This week on Crime Wave: In BEARER OF BAD NEWS, Elisabeth Dini introduces Lucy Rey, a Las Vegas hairdresser whose life is upended when her fiancé drains her bank account and disappears. Broke and brokenhearted, Lucy impulsively accepts a cryptic job posting as a “Bearer of Bad News”—all expenses paid, plus a bonus. So, Lucy heads to the Italian Alp…

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Alliison Larkin Co-hosts On the Air with Florenza 39:55

20d ago39:55

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Step right up for today’s guest—bestselling author Allie Larkin—as we dive into her dazzling new novel, Home of the American Circus. It’s a sharp, soulful ride through reinvention, identity, and the spectacle of life behind the curtain.In Home of the American Circus, Allie Larkin masterfully juggles wit, heart, and a touch of chaos in this unforget…

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Winter Austin—RIDE A DARK TRAIL 18:39

20d ago18:39

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Today in the interrogation chair, it's Winter Austin, author of the new thriller RIDE A DARK TRAIL. Hear Winter talk about her new protagonist, Dot Ybarra, and how she's a certified badass, what Winter has been up to this cattle season in Iowa, and what time of year she was born Welcome, to The Dossier Podcast!authorwinteraustin.com | thewritersdos…

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Tess Sharpe Pt 2: Writing LGBTQ and unexpected romance tropes into thriller fiction in NO BODY NO CRIME 24:59

20d ago24:59

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Tess Sharpe was born in a mountain cabin to a punk-rocker mother and grew up in rural California. She is the award-winning author of many books for kids, teenagers, and adults, including Barbed Wire Heart and the New York Times bestseller The Girls I’ve Been. NO BODY NO CRIME is her latest novel. Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Autho…

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Katie Bishop: How True Crime and TikTok sparked her new thriller HIGH SEASON 33:12

24d ago33:12

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Katie Bishop is the author of The Girls of Summer. Her writing has been published in The New York Times, The Guardian, Vogue, The Independent, and other publications. She lives in Birmingham, U.K. with her partner.Killer Women Podcast is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network#podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerW…

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Annie Mare’s Journey Through Story: Love, Loss & the Multiverse - Ep 15 23:08

24d ago23:08

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In this inspiring episode of Bold Voices/Good Yarns, host Ian Henzel sits down with author Annie Mare to talk about her highly anticipated novel, “Cosmic Love at the Multiverse Hair.” Together, they explore the magical intersection of storytelling, love, loss, and queer identity—and how Annie’s working-class upbringing shaped her creative voice.Fro…

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Elise Hart Kipness Close Call Authors on the Air 22:54

24d ago22:54

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Close Call is the third book in the Kate Green series, and it's the best yet. Elise Hart Kipness returns with her sports reporter heroine, Kate, as she covers the U.S. Open tennis championship in Flushing Meadows. Drama is always at the extremes during these tournaments, but this time it takes a very dark turn when one of the headliners suddenly di…

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JJ Winston Co-hosts On the Air with Florenza 36:23

25d ago36:23

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In The Revelations, JJ Winston blends legal insight, clinical depth, and unflinching storytelling to explore the emotional journey of a woman battling trauma, silence, and systemic barriers. This novel doesn’t just entertain—it confronts generational trauma, uplifts mental health awareness, and dares readers to find strength in vulnerability. Join …

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Bruce Robert Coffin, Crimson Thaw, Ep 5 29:33

25d ago29:33

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Two Detectives, One Town’s Lies—Inside Crimson Thaw with Bruce Robert CoffinA fallen detective. A rookie on the rise. A town with more secrets than snowdrifts.In this episode, retired Detective Sergeant Bruce Robert Coffin discusses his gripping new thriller set in Maine’s remote wilderness where trust can be fatal. Disgraced Detective Brock Justic…

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Rachael Herron ~ The Seven Miracles of Beatrix Holland ~ Cozy Alchemy Ep. 5 41:18

25d ago41:18

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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 Rachael Herron, author of the upcoming The Seven Miracles of Beatrix Holland and many other great books, both fiction and memoir! Elle and Rachael discuss literally-found family, …

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Elle Hartford creates amazing mashups in Ep. 5 of My Bookcase Slays 22:02

26d ago22:02

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Elle Hartford blends cozy mystery with paranormal elements. Imagine, your favorite fairy tale, but with a cozy murder mystery mixed in. Intrigued? This writer creates MAGIC with her Alchemical Tales. The story behind her work is as delightful as the work itself, so pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup of herbal tea, and let Elle tell you how Once u…

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Dahlia Jade - The Phantom Noctis 47:52

26d ago47:52

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Dahlia Jade rejected capitalism and abandoned her corporate career to focus on writing her debut novel. The Phantom Noctis is out now and Dahlia visits The Otherworlds to chat about the world and characters she created. Some of the things we chat about include:What made her cringe while writing The Phantom NoctisHow she feels about her mom reading …

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Brigid Kemmerer on WARRIOR PRINCESS ASSASSIN, Protagonist Pummeling & Barbell Bliss 23:29

26d ago23:29

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In Episode 49 of Undercurrents of Romance, Tracey Devlyn sits down with New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer to discuss her new adult romantasy, WARRIOR PRINCESS ASSASSIN.A deceitful princess. A haunted king. A conflicted assassin.Brigid Kemmerer weaves a richly layered romantasy bursting with political stakes, tangled loyalties, and b…

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Tanya Scott: a dangerous past comes calling in this thrilling debut novel STILLWATER 28:56

26d ago28:56

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TANYA SCOTT is a writer, doctor, and medical educator based on the Victorian Surf Coast.She has been writing for many years, including using narrative therapy as a tool to make sense of the world, both personally and with her patients. Many of the ideas for Stillwater stem from her work helping patients with childhood trauma—acknowledging that in r…

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Now, Appalachia interview with publicist and author Joe Walters 36:44

26d ago36:44

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On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews book publicist and author Joe Walters about his latest book THE TRUTH ABOUT BOOK REVIEWS: THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO GETTING AND USING REVIEWS TO GROW YOUR READERSHIP. Joe is the founder of Independent Book Review: A Celebration of Indie Books. He's been on the marketing teams of indie presses …

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Now, Appalachia Interview with publicist and author Joe Walters 36:44

26d ago36:44

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On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews book publicist and author Joe Walters about his latest book THE TRUTH ABOUT BOOK REVIEWS. Joe is the founder of Independent Book Review: A Celebration of Indie Books. He's been on the marketing teams of indie presses like Sunbury Press, Paper Raven Books, and Inkwater Press, and he is the a…

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Lisa Gardner (KISS HER GOODBYE) EP 74 23:46

26d ago23:46

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#1 New York Times bestselling author, Lisa Gardner, discusses her new release, KISS HER GOODBYE. Frankie Elkin is the only one willing to take the disappearance of an Afghan refugee seriously. When the woman is seen walking away from the scene of a double murder, Frankie must risk everything to uncover the woman’s secrets before it’s too late. "…a …

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Stacie Grey—SHE DIDN'T STAND A CHANCE 21:45

26d ago21:45

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Today with special co-host Mindy Carlson, it's cozy turned thriller writer, Stacie Grey with her latest novel, SHE DIDN'T STAND A CHANCE. Listen about how she had to do a catectomy in one of her books, how she does cheese tastings at the Left Coast Crime conference, and how Mindy was named after a nun. Welcome to The Dossier Podcast!staciegrey.com …

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Michelle Gable Co-hosts On the Air with Florenza 27:25

27d ago27:25

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Today on On the Air with Florenza, I’m joined by the brilliant Michelle Gable, New York Times bestselling author known for her lush historical fiction and captivating dual timelines. Join us as we step behind the curtain of old Hollywood in Michelle Gable’s riveting new novel, Darling Beasts. A captivating story set at the Los Angeles Zoo during th…

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Sarah Strohmeyer - A Mother Always Knows - Crime Wave 19:08

27d ago19:08

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This week on Crime Wave: In A Mother Always Knows, Sarah Strohmeyer unravels a gripping thriller about identity, memory, and long-buried secrets. Stella O’Neill has spent years hiding from her past in the Vermont cult where her mother was murdered. But when a true-crime podcast brings her story back into the spotlight—revealing her new identity—she…

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Tess Sharpe PT 1: Quirkiness and campiness meet emotional depth in her thriller NO BODY NO CRIME 28:23

27d ago28:23

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Tess Sharpe was born in a mountain cabin to a punk-rocker mother and grew up in rural California. She is the award-winning author of many books for kids, teenagers, and adults, including Barbed Wire Heart and the New York Times bestseller The Girls I’ve Been. NO BODY NO CRIME is her latest novel. Listen to Part Two of our conversation coming next w…

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