BFF Book Club - Brighter Than Before by Courtney Walsh (E245)
Author Courtney Walsh joins the BFF Book Club to discuss Brighter Than Before.
Cold War Spies, Historical Fiction & Classic British Mysteries with Katherine Reay (E244)
Katherine Reay joins me to talk about The Undercover Bookshop, the fascinating roles women played in Cold War espionage, and why the truth behind historical fiction is often stranger than anything an author could make up. Plus, she shares a Book Flight of Classic British Mysteries.
Writing for Kids, Loving Your Readers & the Magic of a Good Book with Annie Barrows (E243)
Bestselling author Annie Barrows joins me to talk about her journey from editor to writer, why kids are the most interesting people on earth, and the joy behind her Stella & Marigold series. We also talk about writing with the reader in mind, the magic of getting lost in a good book, and the lasting love readers have for The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.
Finding Humor, Fighting Loneliness & Unlikely Friendships with Gordon Jack (E240)
Author and longtime librarian Gordon Jack joins me to talk about Poppy Montgomery Gets Even, finding humor in flawed characters, unlikely friendships, and the power of connection across generations.
Romantasy, Hybrid Publishing & the Influence of Readers with Penn Cole (E239)
New York Times bestselling author Penn Cole joins me to celebrate Burn of the Everflame. We talk romantasy, her journey from indie to hybrid publishing, the growing influence of readers, and the books that gave her “lightbulb moments” as a writer.
Truth, Crime & Fiction: Hank Phillippi Ryan on Journalism, Family Secrets & Writing Thrillers (E238)
Hank Phillippi Ryan joins me to talk about her 40-year career as an investigative journalist, her transition from reporting true crime to writing bestselling thrillers, and the family secrets at the heart of Mother, Daughter, Sister, Stranger. We also chat about storytelling, perspective, and why she still learns something new every day she writes.
From the NFL to Crime Fiction: Andre Hardy on Tear the City Down (E237)
In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Andre Hardy, a former NFL player and author of the debut crime novel Tear the City Down. Drawing from his own experiences in professional football, Andre brings an insider’s perspective to this gritty, atmospheric novel set in San Diego.
BFF Book Club - Spies, Lies & Alibis with Natalie Walters (E236)
Romantic suspense author Natalie Walters joins the BFF Book Club to discuss Spies, Lies, and Alibis, writing authentic suspense, balancing romance and humor, and creating stories readers can escape into.
Motherhood, Sobriety & Writing Complex Women in Book Club Fiction w/ Jessica Guerrieri (E235)
Author Jessica Guerrieri joins me to discuss Both Can Be True, motherhood and identity, sobriety and addiction, and writing complex women who hold multiple truths at once. Plus, she shares a book flight exploring addiction, family dynamics, and the lasting ways our experiences shape who we become.
Alli Dyer on Night Songs, Family Legacy & the Magic of Audiobooks (E234)
Alli Dyer joins me to discuss her latest novel, Night Songs, exploring family legacy, the power of place, and the stories we inherit. We also chat about her love of audiobooks and the books that have influenced her writing and storytelling.