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Joanne Harris has written multiple novels, novellas, game scripts, librettis and her latest novel is Sleepers in the Snow.  No matter its form, Joanne has the ability to connect with readers and have the story settle in your head and heart.  Hear Joanne talk about how she combines themes of grief, memory, folklore and subtle supernatural all set amidst a house in the Yorkshire landscape.   Music l...

Debut writer, Evan Kidwell, talks about his book, Timeaous Spark and the Luck Curse. This is a fantasy story about first year students, magical powers, hierarchy and finding your place in the world. There is great world building with a cast of characters and trials that are determined to reveal who belongs and who doesn't. There are scenes that will tug at your heartstrings and scenes that will ma...

Isaac Grijalva shares his journey from aspiring writer to published author, discussing his debut novel Six and a Half Days in the City . This is a story in which the main character, Cameron, travels to New York City to visit his friends from high school. While seeing the sights, sharing fabulous meals and meeting new people, Cameron has the opportunity to reflect on his life and the next step in h...

The Great Game is the latest novel by Arvind Ethan David who has a award winning career in multiple forms of storytelling from graphic novels to Broadway to television and film. The Great Game is a story that begins with an epigraph by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, "You must not make the criminal a hero." Then begins the story set in London in 1905 which a mystery, action, and adventure story which also...

Stacy Wilder shares her journey from a career in accounting to becoming a mystery author, the inspiration behind her Liz Adams series, and her writing process. She talks about the latest in the series, The Camping Conundrum . Discover how Stacy's love for travel, dogs, and community influence her storytelling and character development. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: SPJO59FNYNPJQ8JC

We Would Never Tell is the latest book by Anne-Sophie Johanneau whose email tagliine is "Author of glitzy thrillers with chaotic characters," and perfectly captures this story. This is a mystery that gives you a backstage pass to the Cannes Film Festival which includes couture, red carpets, parties galore, bad decisions and a missing diamond necklace. What happens when three women find themselves...

Some stories stay with you long after the last page—and As I Dream of You is one of them. Multiple award-winning illustrator LeUyen Pham shares how she brought a tender, genre-bending graphic novel to life, weaving love, grief, dreams, and mythology into something unforgettable. Uyen does an amazing job of capturing emotion and worlds and talks about how she worked with writer, Jennifer Lee to col...

Charlotte Lillie Balogh is the author of Capsized - and a screenwriter, comic book writer, coach, and lifelong rower. Charlotte started writing books at 16, but this one came from something even closer to home: the sport she grew up with...rowing. Charlotte talks about her experience as a rower and closely captures what it feels like to be in an eight with the set of the boat, oar, water, sounds a...

Award-winning writer, K.L. Murphy talks about her latest book, The Perfect Girls which just published on Tuesday.  It is the third in the beloved Detective Callie Forde series, which has her and her partner at the scene of a crime and are soon snowed in.  Learn about K.L.'s thoughtful approach to show the different perspectives of social media's impact on a group of friends who have gathered for a...

Bestselling author Kieran Scott talks about her latest novel, The Getaway, and shares the intricacies of friendships and tests those bonds when mysterious letters appear on their bedroom pillows during an annual weekend getaway with friends. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: 7VS1AL3CBALJNAJP

International bestselling author, Tess Gerritsen, talks about her latest book, The Shadow Friends , which just published this week. This is the third in the Martini Club series with a beloved cast of characters. Tess talks about her remarkable career, characters, and the themes in her latest novel. Discover insights into espionage, retirement, and the art of storytelling that keeps her readers hoo...

Bestselling, award-winning (including an Emmy) author J.T. Ellison talks with me about her latest book, You Know Why . She provides insight into her writing process, how she develops characters , and the importance of research in crafting compelling thrillers. It's J.T. at her best and getting to know her and her craft will compel you all to read this book and her others.

Bestselling author April Henry discusses her latest novel, In the Blood, exploring themes of DNA, family secrets, and the nature versus nurture debate. She shares her research process, insights into criminal psychology, and how her personal experiences influence her storytelling. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: H05EZMLPKHXBYX1X

Bestselling writer, Brianna Labuskes, about her new thriller Clean Slate , exploring themes of community, trauma, and human behavior through the lens of a crime scene cleaner. Discover how Brianna crafts her characters and themes to create compelling mysteries that delve into the human psyche. If you love twisty thrillers with heart, sharp banter, and big themes, this one’s for you. Music licensed...

Bestselling writer, Jessica Strasser, discusses her latest novel The Quitters Club, exploring themes of change, friendship, and the courage to pivot in life. She shares insights on how writing what she wants to know- starts from a question and has her characters try to answer it. Jessica talks about the importance of support systems and the universal challenge of knowing when to quit. Music licens...

Bestselling writer, Rachel Howzell Hall, introduced us to Sunny Rush LAPD detective with a perfect record, until she's fired and relocates to Haven as a PI. Sunny's story continues in Mist and Malice which is as atmospheric as the secrets hidden in this small town. Rachel talks about her inspiration for this character, her thoughtful approach to storytelling and how her books are described as "coz...

Bestselling writer, Melissa de la Cruz discusses her new novel This Song Is About Me , which explores the world of celebrity, music, and the pressures of fame through a unique interview-style narrative. Melissa talks about her tough Gen X roots, her creative process, the impact of social media, and her journey as a writer. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: NRXX9GBU1N1PQ01Y

The Masala Chai Mystery Club by MJ Soni is her debut mystery, written after spending a career in medicine and scientific research. MJ creates a wonderful cast of characters led by a retired librarian. For those who are fan of an amateur sleuths, you will like Neeti and her friends as what begins as a book club becomes a group of women with agency who try to solve the mystery of a dead neighbor. Mu...

Best selling writer, Joyce Maynard, talks about her new book, In Wonderland , which just published. It is a coming of age story about a fourteen year old girl, Frances, who spends the summer with a wealthy family at a lake house in Maine. Joyce talks about how she begins with character, how she approaches storytelling and the connections to her previous books. Joyce also offers memoir writing retr...

Jean Kwok is the award-winning, N ew York Times and international bestselling writer and discusses her new book, Dominion , which is the first story in the Silk and Iron trilogy. Jean explains how she created four worlds within one world, the characters and the qualities of each. It is the beginning of a wonderful saga which offers a great escape from reality. We Were Made for This  Music licensed...

Award winning writer, Christina McDonald shares insights from her latest novel, All the Lies We See , about a woman framed for a viral murder video, and how societal confirmation bias fuels the fire. She also talks about how she is kinesthetic and how that impacts her approach to writing.

A journalist who specializes in travel, food and design, Juliet Izon, talks about her debut novel, The Encore. While studying at a conservatory of music, two musicians Anna and Will become the best of friends and lose touch after graduation. Each have pursued different music careers and reconnect after almost sixteen years. Travel on the tour bus with them and Lottie as they all begin to get to kn...

When two award winning writers, Alexandra Sokoloff and Craig Robertson decide to co-write a book, the result is The Grapevine. Learn how Alexandra and Craig worked together to write the story of a mom who leaves her job, gets in the family RV to look for her missing daughter. There are big questions in this book and the duality of life is captured beautifully in this story and you'll hear why. We...

Sarah Stewart Taylor discusses her second novel, Hunter's Heart Ridge, in this series which is set in Vermont and features Detective Franklin Warren. Sarah talks about the themes of community, generational tension, and the art of crafting complex characters within a locked-room mystery during a snowstorm. Sarah is a master at creating multiple storylines and capturing the nuances of how life exper...

Journalist, essayist and memoirist, Cinelle Barnes talks about her new memoir, A Way Home: A Memoir of Losing Yourself, and the Beauty of Returning . She shares her inspiring journey through trauma, recovery, and the power of storytelling. Readers will feel themselves alongside Cinelle and share her hope, community, identity, and the transformative nature of travel and writing. We Were Made For Th...