Best Brian McCauley Podcasts (2025)

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On the Air with Florenza Intermissions featuring Linda Dahl 7:44

7h ago7:44

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"When recovery gets real, the truth gets messy—Tiny Vices pulls no punches and neither does Linda Dahl."Award-winning author Linda Dahl joins On the Air with Florenza and Intermissions to discuss her latest novel, Tiny Vices—a sharp, honest, and at times darkly funny exploration of addiction, redemption, and the secrets we carry. Set in the world o…

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Rob Hart - The Medusa Protocol - Crime Wave 18:27

5h ago18:27

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This week on Crime Wave: In THE MEDUSA PROTOCOL, Rob Hart’s pulse-pounding sequel to ASSASSINS ANONYMOUS, reformed assassin Astrid is kidnapped and imprisoned on a remote island black-site. Her disappearance rocks her 12-step group. Did she relapse? Was she murdered? Astrid manages to send a coded message that sends her sponsor, Mark, and other mem…

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Eric Rickstad: FBI thriller meets speculative fiction in REMOTE: THE FIVE, bk 2 in his Remote series 24:33

21h ago24:33

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Eric Rickstad is the New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of the Canaan Crime Series novels, which includes THE NAMES OF DEAD GIRLS, THE SILENT GIRLS, and LIE IN WAIT. REMOTE: THE FIVE is his latest novel. Spies, Lies, and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network#authorsofinstagram #authorint…

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T.D. Severin—DEADLY VISION 23:07

21h ago23:07

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Today in the interrogation chair it's T.D. Severin, author of the thriller DEADLY VISION. Severin is an internationally renowned professor, physician, surgeon, an award-winning nonfiction author, and was named in Newsweek magazine as one of the nation’s best ophthalmologists. With this novel, he takes his vast knowledge into a whole new virtual rea…

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On the Air with Florenza Intermissions featuring Dana Elmendorf 5:59

23h ago5:59

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Small town, big sins—only the grave birds know the score.When Hollis Sutherland is jolted back from death, she discovers Hawthorne’s grave birds—spectral messengers of unfinished business—won’t rest until their sins are exhumed. Enter enigmatic newcomer Cain Landry: is he heaven’s reckoning or the devil in disguise? Blood-soaked dogwood, fire torna…

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Polly Stewart Co-hosts On the Air with Florenza 24:14

4d ago24:14

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"Before the mystery unraveled on the page, it started deep in the heart of the mountains."What happens when a moonshine empire, a forbidden romance, and a murder on a houseboat collide? In The Felons’ Ball, Polly Stewart delivers a thick Southern thriller with secrets, suspense, and small-town danger. Grab a glass of shine as we talk about murder, …

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J.T. Ellison Last Seen Authors on the Air 22:25

4d ago22:25

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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 30 novels of psychological suspense, thriller, and domestic noir, J.T Ellison drops by the podcast to talk about her stunning new release, LAST SEEN. I'll snap up any book J.T. writes and this one is deliciously dark and twisted with Halley James having the worst day of her life--losing her jo…

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Linda Dahl Co-hosts On the Air with Florenza 32:53

4d ago32:53

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"When recovery gets real, the truth gets messy—Tiny Vices pulls no punches and neither does Linda Dahl."Award-winning author Linda Dahl joins On the Air with Florenza and Intermissions to discuss her latest novel, Tiny Vices—a sharp, honest, and at times darkly funny exploration of addiction, redemption, and the secrets we carry. Set in the world o…

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Emma Hamm on THE DEATHLESS ONE, Monster Heroes & How to Slay Your Heroine 24:23

4d ago24:23

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In Episode 48 of Undercurrents of Romance, Tracey Devlyn sits down with USA Today bestselling author Emma Hamm to discuss her new Gothic romantasy, THE DEATHLESS ONE.A princess murdered at the altar. A deal with a death god.A shadow-drenched romantasy pulsing with vengeance, resurrection, and forbidden longing. If your dark heart beats faster for m…

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A Different Kind of Brave: Lee Wind’s Journey to Authentic Writing - Ep 14 19:45

4d ago19:45

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“I had to get brave enough.”In this episode of Bold Voices/Good Yarns, host Ian Henzel sits down with acclaimed author and LGBTQ+ advocate Lee Wind for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about writing with authenticity, overcoming internalized homophobia, and creating the books he needed as a young reader.Lee opens up about growing up in a homop…

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Tess Sharpe Co-hosts On the Air with Florenza 33:43

5d ago33:43

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Small towns. Big secrets. Zero mercy.On the Air with Florenza sits down with bestselling author Tess Sharpe to unravel the secrets behind No Body No Crime—a gritty, high-stakes thriller inspired by the Taylor Swift song that fans can't stop dissecting. When private investigator Mel Tillman and Chloe Harper are forced to confront a buried past—one t…

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Dana Elmendorf Co-hosts On the Air with Florenza 29:41

6d ago29:41

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Small town, big sins—only the grave birds know the score.When Hollis Sutherland is jolted back from death, she discovers Hawthorne’s grave birds—spectral messengers of unfinished business—won’t rest until their sins are exhumed. Enter enigmatic newcomer Cain Landry: is he heaven’s reckoning or the devil in disguise? Blood-soaked dogwood, fire torna…

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YOU BELONG HERE: Megan Miranda’s chilling & atmospheric new thriller set in a picturesque college town 32:28

6d ago32:28

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Megan Miranda is the New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls, The Perfect Stranger, The Last House Guest, which was a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick, The Girl from Widow Hills, Such a Quiet Place, The Last to Vanish, The Only Survivors, and Daughter of Mine. She has also written several books for young adults. She grew up in Ne…

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Cary Griffith, Rattle Snake Bluff, Ep. 3 23:57

6d ago23:57

23:57

Rattlesnakes, Secrets, and Suspense—A Conversation with author Cary J. GriffithAuthor 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 hybr…

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Heather Redmond (DEATH AND THE RUNAWAYS) EP 72 21:57

7d ago21:57

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What if you realized you suspected your brother had a girlfriend? What if she was dead the next day? Prolific historic mystery author, Heather Redmond, discusses her new release, DEATH AND THE RUNAWAYS. With nowhere else to turn when her brother is accused of murder, future iconic author, Mary Shelley, must dodge the perils of 19th century London t…

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Daniel Kalla - THE DEEPEST FAKE - Crime Wave 19:36

7d ago19:36

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This week on Crime Wave: In THE DEEPEST FAKE, Daniel Kalla delivers a razor-sharp thriller where deepfake technology turns one man’s reality inside out. Tech CEO Liam Hirsch is reeling from a fatal diagnosis, a crumbling marriage, and sabotage at his AI firm—until he uncovers shocking clues that his illness might be a lie. He teams up with PI Andre…

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On the Air with Florenza Intermissions featuring Libby Hubscher 5:34

8d ago5:34

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This week on Intermissions, bestselling author Libby Hubscher joins Florenza in the co-host chair for a heart-to-heart that’s as bold and brilliant as her books. Together, they go off-script to unpack love, loss, adventure, and the stories that shape us long before they hit the page. From buried treasure to personal truths, this is the pause that r…

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Henry Wise & Joe Brosnan—HOLY CITY 17:54

8d ago17:54

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Today in the interrogation chairs it's Henry Wise, author of the Edgar-winning novel, HOLY CITY, and Joe Brosnan, blockbuster editor at Grove Atlantic. Listen to how Henry types his drafts on a real typewriter, how Joe edits by hand, and how Henry went through 85 agents to find John Talbot to represent him for this Edgar-winning debut novel. Welcom…

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Brian Freeman: rebooting Jason Bourne in his newest Ludlum thriller THE BOURNE ESCAPE 20:48

8d ago20:48

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Brian Freeman is a New York Times and Amazon Charts bestselling author of more than two dozen psychological thrillers, including the Jonathan Stride series and multiple popular stand-alone novels. His books have been sold in 46 countries and 23 languages. He is widely acclaimed for his "you are there" settings and his complex, engaging characters a…

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Art and Heart: Transforming Lives in Honduras 18:09

9d ago18:09

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In this conversation, Mary Jo Brotz shares her inspiring journey of volunteering in Honduras, particularly her work with children affected by poverty and the aftermath of Hurricane Mitch. She discusses her long-term commitment to the community, the importance of art in education, and the legacy of Sister Maria Rosa, who dedicated her life to caring…

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Kate Russo: complex female friendship, tragedy, guilt & forgiveness in UNTIL ALISON 25:15

12d ago25:15

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Kate Russo, author of Super Host, grew up in Maine but now divides her time between Maine and the UK. She has an MFA in painting from the Slade School of Fine Art, and while living in London, she worked with the theatre group, Love Bites, who presented two of her short plays (“The Blind” and “Bernie's Night Off”) at the Calder Bookshop Theatre. She…

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AJ Sidransky on his new memoir: PLUMS, PAPRIKA, AND GHOSTS 47:43

12d ago47:43

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Meryl chats with A.J. Sidransky about his new memoir, Plums, Paprika & Ghosts. It’s a chronicle of the trip he took with his 27-year-old-son Jake to Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, to discover their family roots. This “life changing” journey provided answers, as well as new questions, about their ancestors’ experience there for 300 years…

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Antonia Hodgson - The Raven Scholar 39:41

12d ago39:41

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Antonia Hodgson is the author of the Thomas Hawkins historical crime fiction series. The first book in the series, The Devil in Marshalsea, won the CWA Historical Dagger Award and was shortlisted for the Theakston Crime Novel of the Year.With The Raven Scholar, Antonia makes her epic fantasy debut. The Raven Scholar is the first book in The Eternal…

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On the Air with Florenza Intermissions featuring Polly Stewart 7:30

13d ago7:30

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"Before the mystery unraveled on the page, it started deep in the heart of the mountains."Step beyond the body count and into the heart of the story. In this Intermissions segment, Polly Stewart peels back the layers behind The Felons’ Ball—from Appalachian roots to writing through grief, legacy, and love. It’s not just about the mystery… it’s abou…

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A. R. Capetta ~ Costumes for Time Travelers ~ Cozy Alchemy Ep. 4 31:55

13d ago31:55

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A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this new podcast from Authors on the Air.Today on the podcast, meet A. R. Capetta, author of Costumes for Time Travelers and many other fun, fantastical books! Elle and A. R. discuss time and productivity (of course), cozy fantasy as a perspective bre…

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Allison Buccola The Ascent Authors on the Air 16:56

13d ago16:56

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Allison Buccola The Ascent Authors on the Air by Authors on the Air Global Radio NetworkBy Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

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riverside_interview_ec nevin _ jul 22, 2025 001_melissa_westemeier' 22:47

13d ago22:47

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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: …

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Jay S. Bell—WELCOME TO COTTONMOUTH 19:23

13d ago19:23

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Today in the interrogation chair, it's Jay S. Bell, author of the new hit novel, WELCOME TO COTTONMOUTH. Listen to Jay talk about his new character Devlin Mahoney and how he ends up dealing with a town full of retired spies, how he designed a Mahoney to be different than the Reachers, Rapps, & Bonds out there, and how he crafted a strong female cha…

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Libby Hubscher on HEART MARKS THE SPOT, Icelandic Waterfalls & Found Family 22:08

13d ago22:08

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In Episode 46 of Undercurrents of Romance, Tracey Devlyn sits down with author Libby Hubscher to discuss her new romantic adventure, HEART MARKS THE SPOT.A map to sunken treasure. A second chance at love.A romantic adventure filled with lost riches, unresolved heartbreak, and a found family of treasure hunters. From raging waterfalls to tropical st…

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Polly Stewart talks her new edge-of-your-seat Southern Thriller THE FELONS BALL 21:51

14d ago21:51

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Polly Stewart is the author of The Good Ones, which was nominated for a Lambda Literary Award, and The Felons’ Ball. Her essays have appeared in the New York Times and Good Housekeeping, among other publications, and she writes the monthly column The Backlist for CrimeReads. She lives in Lexington, Virginia.Killer Women Podcast is copyrighted by Au…

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The Thought Garden on Air with Ryan Listerman: The Sales Revolution 29:18

14d ago29:18

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Welcome to the season TWO of the Thought Garden - on Air! Host Alexis Quintal, CEO and Owner of Rosarium has invited entrepreneurs and media professionals with an understanding personal branding to share their stories and journey.Our next guest for season 2 is Ryan Listerman, Director of Operations at Bay Area Roof and Remodel, Owner of SellingUniv…

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Poet and Novelist Laura Treacy Bentley on Now, Appalachia 32:27

14d ago32:27

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On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews poet and novelist Laura Treacy Bentley about her new novel GLASS MOUNTAIN. Laura is an internationally published writer from West Virgina. She is a poet, novelist, and point-and-shoot photographer. Born in Hagerstown, Maryland, she has lived most of her life in Huntington, West Virginia, an…

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Lisa Scottoline (THE UNRAVELING OF JULIA) EP 71 24:40

14d ago24:40

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#1 New York Times Bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author, Lisa Scottoline, discusses her new release, THE UNRAVELING OF JULIA. Devastated after the shocking murder of her beloved husband, a young widow finds herself the beneficiary of an estate in Tuscany. But the magical countryside holds such terrifying secrets that it becomes harder and hard…

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Libby Hubscher Co-hosts On the Air with Florenza 25:24

14d ago25:24

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When it comes to lost treasure and old flames… some marks never fade.Hold on to your treasure maps and prep your heart for an adventure—because today we’re diving headfirst into love, legacy, and lost riches with bestselling author Libby Hubscher! From the pages of Heart Marks the Spot comes a swoon-worthy second-chance romance where a daring treas…

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Carmen Amato - Barracuda Bay - Crime Wave 17:46

14d ago17:46

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This week on Crime Wave: My guest is Carmen Amato, author of the Emilia Cruz series. In BARRACUDA BAY, the latest addition, Detective Emilia Cruz — Acapulco’s first female homicide cop — uncovers the body of the mayor’s sister in a run-down property linked to a covert anti–drug operation. As pressure mounts to close the case, Emilia is unexpectedly…

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C.W. Blackwell—WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN 20:53

14d ago20:53

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Today in the interrogation chair, it's Dossier Member C.W. Blackwell, author of WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN by A Rock and a Hard Place Press. Today, we discuss his new collection of short stories, why it's important to a writer's career to enter contests, and fellow Dossier member Holly West and her work in the 2023 Bouchercon Anthology. Welcome, to Th…

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Karin Slaughter: one of the world's most popular storytellers talks WE ARE ALL GUILTY HERE 16:15

15d ago16:15

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Karin Slaughter is one of the world’s most popular storytellers. She is the author of more than twenty instant New York Times bestselling novels, including the Edgar-nominated Cop Town and standalone novels The Good Daughter and Pretty Girls. A native of Georgia, she lives in Atlanta. Visit her website at: www.karinslaughter.comSpies, Lies and Priv…

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On the Air with Florenza Intermissions featuring E. C. Nevin 8:47

15d ago8:47

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A great time was had during this episode of On the Air with Florenza Intermissions. Florenza chatted with the amazing E.C. Nevin about her newest release, A Novel Murder.E.C. serves up a clever, page-turning mystery brimming with biting humor, eccentric characters, and jaw-dropping plot twists. When an author’s fictional crime scene mirrors a real-…

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On the Air with Florenza Intermissions featuring Sally Smith 6:54

18d ago6:54

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"When mice go missing, one unlikely sleuth is determined to sniff out the truth!"During this episode of On the Air with Florenza Intermissions, we're joined by author Sally Smith to discuss her newest book, A Case of Mice and Murder. Mice are missing. Secrets are stirring. And one determined sleuth is on the case! In A Case of Mice and Murder, Sall…

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Creative Reinvention After 70: A Queer Writer’s Journey with Penelope Starr - EP 13 17:50

19d ago17:50

17:50

In this inspiring episode, Ian Henzel sits down with author Penelope Starr to discuss her new book, “Desert Haven,” and her powerful journey through the women’s land movement, storytelling, and creative reinvention.From growing up in a wildly artistic household to embracing fiction later in life, Penelope opens up about the pivotal experiences that…

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Kyle Mills—FADE IN 17:07

19d ago17:07

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Today in the interrogation chair, it's #1 New York Times bestselling author Kyle Mills Welcome, author of the new thriller, FADE IN. Hear about this new follow up to the Fade series, how quick Kyle went to work on it after finishing his Mitch Rapp duties, and what it's like to be a part of Author's Equity. Welcome to The Dossier Podcast!kylemills.c…

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Nicci Cloke on Identity, Imposter Syndrome & the Twelve Novels Left Behind in Creating Her Many Faces 27:29

19d ago27:29

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In this episode of Killer Women Podcast, Danielle Girard is joined by author Nicci Cloke to discuss Her Many Faces—a psychological thriller told through the shifting perspectives of five men who think they know the woman at its center.Nicci opens up about the crisis of faith in herself as a writer that led to twelve (!) false starts before finding …

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Wendy N. Wagner - Girl in the Creek 54:53

20d ago54:53

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Wendy N. Wagner is editor-in-chief of Nightmare Magazine and part of the editorial team behind Lightspeed. Her novels include The Deer Kings and An Oath of Dogs. Wendy is a self-professed nature lover and hiker, and her new novel, Girl in the Creek, takes us into Mt. Hood National Forest.Wendy visits The OTHERWORLDS to chat about how environmental …

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Nicci Cloke (HER MANY FACES) EP 70 22:14

20d ago22:14

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Author Nicci Cloke discusses her fantastic new release, HER MANY FACES. When four powerful men are discovered murdered in their private club, a young woman is forced to stand trial for the killings. Five men who profess to know her best promise to reveal who she really is and what she really did… but do any of them really know her? “…So original, t…

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Susan Wiggs on WAYWARD GIRLS, Island Life & Irrepressible Spirit 33:15

20d ago33:15

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In Episode 45 of Undercurrents of Romance, Tracey Devlyn sits down with New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs to discuss her new historical women’s fiction, WAYWARD GIRLS.Six girls. One brutal institution. A bond stronger than fear.An unforgettable tale of survival and sisterhood at a Catholic reform school in 1968. With gorgeous prose and …

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Bruce Borgos The Blue Horse Authors on the Air 20:36

21d ago20:36

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Critically acclaimed author Bruce Borgos brings the third in his outstanding Porter Beck series, The Blue Horse. Sheriff Porter Beck's bucolic rural Nevada erupts after a wild horse round-up takes a deadly turn. Beck walks a fine line between the animal rights activists and the federal agents charged with gathering the wild creatures to uncover the…

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Delia Pitts Death of an Ex Authors on the Air 24:41

21d ago24:41

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Trouble in Queenstown recently earned a Shamus Award nomination for Best PI Novel. Delia Pitts delivers with the sequel, Death of an Ex featuring private investigator Vandy Merrick. Vandy struggles to recover in the wake of her daughter's death and when her ex-husband Phil arrives in town to attend a fundraiser for a prestigious private high school…

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Terrence McCauley—THE TWLIGHT TOWN 18:38

21d ago18:38

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Today in the interrogation chair, it's longtime Dossier member, Terrence McCauley, author of THE TWILIGHT TOWN, a fast-paced, hardboiled thriller ripped from the pages of history! He's a multi-award winning author of westerns and thrillers, and he's host of his own podcast, Spies, Lies, and Private Eyes. Welcome, to The Dossier Podcast!terrencemcca…

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Sally Smith Co-hosts On the Air with Florenza 24:08

21d ago24:08

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"When mice go missing, one unlikely sleuth is determined to sniff out the truth!"During this episode of On the Air with Florenza, we're joined by author Sally Smith to discuss her newest book, A Case of Mice and Murder. Mice are missing. Secrets are stirring. And one determined sleuth is on the case! In A Case of Mice and Murder, Sally Smith invite…

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Colleen Coble - Ambush - Crime Wave 17:00

21d ago17:00

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This week on Crime Wave: Ambush by Colleen Coble grabs you from the first page with a haunted past, a smoldering second-chance romance, and a wildlife refuge teeming with danger. Paradise Alden, a veterinarian, returns to her hometown to work at a wildlife refuge and heal from past trauma—including her parents’ murder when she was a child, abuse in…

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