Scott’s Table

Returning author Christine Roi pulls up a chair at Scott’s Table to discuss her newest novel,  Beaufort Manor , a story filled with hidden motives, painful histories, mounting attraction, and a decaying Savannah estate that seems to have plans of its own. Magnolia Howard is not looking for a fresh start. She is looking for somewhere to hide. After leaving Rhode Island with little more than what fi...

In this episode of In-Between the Interview Review , Scott shares his spoiler-free thoughts on The Keeper of Lost Daughters by Veronica Leigh, a powerful historical fiction novel about motherhood, sacrifice, survival, and the families created during history’s darkest moments. In Nazi-occupied Krakow, Lidia Sobieska discovers a Jewish baby abandoned on her doorstep. Accompanied by a letter begging...

What would you do if you became convinced that your new roommate was planning to kill you? Would you move out, call the police, or gather evidence? Or would you make the situation infinitely more complicated by developing a crush on him? In this episode of  Scott’s Table , Scott is joined by author Maya-Gawonii Shabazz-Saleh to discuss her horror romantic comedy,  My Roommate Is Trying to Kill Me...

One fearless woman. Six immortal shifter bachelors. Three chances at true love. What could possibly go wrong? In this episode of In-Between the Interview Review , Scott shares his spoiler-free thoughts on Splice & Sacrifice by GiGi Zarbi. Nala is thirty-two, single, and far more interested in her fictional book boyfriends than dating another disappointing Steve from Tinder. When a mysterious s...

What happens when history is forgotten and a new generation is forced to pay for the mistakes of the past? In this episode of Scott’s Table , Scott welcomes epic fantasy author Robert W. Riley to discuss Blood of Tomorrow , the first book in The Second Cycle . Robert introduces us to Queen and her company as they are hunted by officers and unimaginable horrors that wield the Gift as a weapon. Thei...

In this episode of In-Between the Interview Review , Scott shares his spoiler-free thoughts on Lost in the Aftermath by Allasandra Buckner. After a devastating accident, Ceci’s life becomes divided into two parts: before and after. With Juliette unconscious, Ceci must navigate grief, guilt, and an uncertain future. Then she meets Adrian, a paramedic carrying ghosts of his own, and their unexpected...

Fantasy romance, daring heists, vampires, mental health representation, and plenty of cheese take center stage in this episode of The Writer’s Table! Scott welcomes fantasy author and writing instructor Brittany Tucker to discuss Sunshine’s Syndicate . Perfect for fans of Dungeons & Dragons, The Legend of Zelda , and Magic: The Gathering , this imaginative fantasy romance combines thrilling ad...

In this episode of In-Between the Interview Review , Scott steps into the darkness with Daughter of the Dark Sun by D. Kathleen McAteer, a dark romantic fantasy filled with ancient gods, deep lore, trauma, prophecy, a deliciously slow-burn romance, and one unforgettable Shadow Mommy. As a huge fan of immersive worldbuilding, Scott was immediately captivated by the mythology and history woven throu...

What if an ancient box transported you from Earth into a world filled with magic, forgotten history, and secrets connected to your own identity? In this episode of The Writer’s Table , Scott welcomes epic fantasy author A.D. Solomon, also known as Aaron, to discuss Twin Moons of Eldradune . The story follows Lex Anders and Mara Thorne, two ordinary people who are unexpectedly pulled into Eldradune...

In this episode of  In-Between the Interview Review , Scott sinks his teeth into  Heir of Blood and Moonlight  by Lindsey Sparks, a spicy why-choose paranormal romance packed with vampires, shifters, ancient magic, found family, supernatural politics, and one woman discovering just how powerful she really is. Sophie has spent decades running from her past. Now it's time to stop hiding, embrace...

Dogs give us some of the happiest days of our lives, but loving them also means eventually facing one of the hardest. In this heartfelt episode of The Writer’s Table , Scott welcomes author and longtime Guideposts contributor Peggy Frezon to discuss her compassionate nonfiction book, Goodbye to a Good Dog . Peggy shares how rescuing senior golden retrievers inspired her work and offers comfort for...

In this episode of In-Between the Interview Review , Scott returns to Silverton, Wyoming for The Heart of a Knight by Harper Black, the continuation of Mike and Taylor's story from Rosamunde's Knight . And Scott has one thing to say: THIS is how you write a sequel! Harper takes everything that made the first book special and builds on it with deeper emotions, higher stakes, continued chara...

In this special episode of Scott’s Table, Scott leaves the waking world behind and enters the realm of dreams for a conversation with The Raven and Kylfu, the Dreamspirit hosts of Stories of the Crossroads . Capable of traveling between planes through the portals hidden within human dreams, these mysterious entities have spent centuries observing humanity and the stories we create to soothe our fe...

Pull up a chair for a heartfelt, funny, and delightfully quirky conversation with award-winning romance author R.L. “Ro” Merrill. In this episode of The Writer’s Table , Ro joins Scott to discuss her newest release, Dreams and Reptiles . This age-gap, hurt/comfort romance follows a former finance bro and a seasoned firefighter who share a steamy kiss at Pride, only to discover that they are now ne...

In this episode of In-Between the Interview Review , Scott returns to the world of The Fates Design with A Fortuitous Fall into Misery by R.K. Devon. The Affliction is spreading, the dead are infecting the living, Fate is pulling strings from the shadows, and apparently R.K. Devon has decided her readers haven't suffered nearly enough. Packed with immersive worldbuilding, incredible lore, zomb...

What happens when a mafia princess on the run crosses paths with a rugged Wyoming cowboy who is willing to risk everything to protect her? In this episode of The Writer’s Table, Christine Roi pulls up a chair to discuss Only the Good , a thrilling romance filled with danger, unexpected safety, sizzling chemistry, and plenty of touch-her-and-die energy. Sierra’s carefully planned life falls apart o...

In this episode of In-Between the Interview Review , Scott sinks his teeth into A Bite Full of Death by S.J. Stewart, a dark, sexy, and wickedly funny monster romance featuring a half-succubus, half-reaper FMC and the man who's apparently willing to risk death itself to be with her. With a unique supernatural premise, an unapologetically dangerous heroine, electric chemistry, and plenty of dar...

This week at The Writer’s Table, I’m joined by contemporary romance author Amanda Shelley to talk about her boxed set, Summers With The Lancasters . After first meeting Amanda during the Readers and Writers event in Seattle, I’m excited to continue our conversation and take a trip to Seaside. This collection features five complete stand-alone romances, with Lanie, Sloane, Raven, Lizzy, and Mark La...

Kinked by Jessica Miller & Shayla Kieneker In this episode of In-Between the Interview Review , Scott dives into Kinked by Jessica Miller and Shayla Kieneker, a lightly dark, spicy romance packed with secrets, power dynamics, emotional turmoil, and a slow burn that will test your patience in the absolute best way. By day, Irie is a busy Seattle assistant. Outside of work, she's Deviant, a...

This week at Scott’s Table, I’m joined by horror author Alex Grass to step into the strange, bloody, and unsettling world of Infernal Tramps: Tales of Weird Terror . Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and now living in Brooklyn with his wife and three kids, Alex pulls up a chair to talk about his love of horror, crafting short-form terror, and creating stories designed to linger in your mind long af...

In this episode of In-Between the Interview Review , Scott explores The Haunting Between Us , a beautifully written young adult paranormal romance that blends a chilling haunted house mystery with a heartfelt coming-of-age story about identity, acceptance, grief, and first love. More than just a ghost story, this novel reminds readers that sometimes the greatest battles aren't against the supe...

This week at The Writer’s Table , Scott welcomes Elliot Blake , executive producer, director, and storyteller whose work has crossed television, audio drama, comics, podcasts, and now prose fiction. Elliot joins the table to talk about his upcoming science fiction novella, Into the Great , releasing September 1st and marking his prose fiction debut . Connect With Elliot Blake elliotblake.com   Blu...

In this episode of In-Between the Interview Review , Scott returns to the world of Westmorrow for Thorn Wove , the third installment in Sarah Moore's Westmorrow Saga . The stakes are higher, the lore runs deeper, and the emotional damage is very, very real. As Tiberius struggles without his memories, Gwendolyn searches for a way to bring him back. Meanwhile, Faolan is forced to confront a magi...

Getting Lost, Finding Yourself, and Surviving the Aftermath What happens when everything you thought you knew about your life suddenly falls apart? This week at The Writer’s Table, I’m joined by Allasandra Buckner for a deeply emotional conversation about her Lost series , where love, betrayal, grief, healing, and self-discovery collide. Connect with Allasandra Buckner: Instagram Threads    Get He...

In this episode of In-Between the Interview Review , Scott heads to Silverton, Wyoming for a heartfelt story filled with small-town charm, mature characters, slow-burn romance, and a mystery that keeps the pages turning. Rosamunde's Knight is a story about second chances, healing from past wounds, finding unexpected connections, and discovering that sometimes the people who change our lives ar...