Writers Unplugged

Lisa Unger is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of over twenty novels, including Last Girl Ghosted and Confessions on the 7:45, now in development at Netflix, starring Jessica Alba. Lisa is regarded as a master of suspense. In her latest masterpiece, "Watch Out for Her," Samantha takes us on a roller-coaster ride of emotions and intrigue. Get ready to be transported into a...

Get ready for an electrifying conversation with the brilliant Mindy Mejia, a master of crafting gripping narratives that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With a unique blend of being a CPA and a graduate of the Hamline University MFA program, Mindy brings her expertise to the world of fiction, delivering suspenseful tales that captivate readers. Join us as we delve into the intriguing mind...

Local writer, Vivien Chien is the creator of the Noodle Shop Mystery series.  Vivien began writing stories about her classmates in elementary school. Written with a wonderful cast of characters and familiar Cleveland landmarks, readers will enjoy reading these novels and find themselves wanting to order Chinese food for dinner.   Vivien Chien will discuss the latest, Misfortune Cookie, which was p...

Wendy Walker holds degrees from Brown University and Georgetown Law School and is a former family law attorney with training in child advocacy, Wendy draws from her knowledge of trauma and psychology to write compelling and complex characters and stories. Her psychological suspense novels have been translated into 23 languages and have been optioned for both television and film. What Remains is We...

Award-winning writers Robyn Harding and Roz Nay will discuss their latest books. For Robyn The Drowning Woman was just published last week and The Hunted by Roz Nay was nominated for the Best Crime Novel in 2022. In addition to writing, Roz also has a School of Writing for students of all ages. Robyn has also written, and executive produced an independent film. Both of these talented women live in...

Anastasia Hastings is the pen name of Connie Laux, who writes across several genres but is most comfortable with mystery.  Inspired by the Victorian Era, Sherlock Holmes, and stories from her father who was a Cleveland Police Officer, Anastasia’s novels are a treat to read.    Anastasia will be discussing her most recent book, Of Manners and Murder, the first in the Dear Miss Hermione Mystery seri...

Liv Constantine is the pen name of sisters Lynne Constantine and Valerie Constantine. Together, they are the bestselling author of the Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick The Last Mrs. Parrish, The Last Time I Saw You, The Wife Stalker, and The Stranger in the Mirror. Their books have been praised by USA Today, The Sunday Times, People Magazine, and Good Morning America, among many others and are in...

Hannah Mary McKinnon left a career in the business world to turn to her first love of writing and as she says, “..never wants to look back.”  Her first book was a romantic comedy but then she quickly switched to suspense.  With every novel since, Hannah has you continuing to turn the pages late into the night and always with an ending you won’t see coming.     Hannah Mary McKinnon is the internati...

USA Today and internationally bestselling author, Kimberly Belle will discuss her latest book, The Personal Assistant.  Kimberly has written nine novels including The Marriage Lie, a Goodreads Choice Awards semifinalist for Best Mystery & Thriller, and the co-authored #1 Audible Original, Young Rich Widows. Her books have sold over a million copies worldwide and have been optioned for film and tel...

Mary Kubica discusses her latest book, Just the Nicest Couple. Mary is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling writer of several suspense novels.  Her books have been translated into over 30 languages and sold over two million and is deservedly referred to by Kirkus Reviews as a “helluva storyteller.”   Just the Nicest Couple is described as an “edge-of-your-seat thriller filled with delicious...

Recorded LIVE, join award-winning authors Lori Rader-Day and Ann Cleeves in conversation as they discuss their journeys of writing and their latest books. Death at Greenway by Lori Rader-Day is a mystery set during World War II amid the evacuations of millions of children from the Blitz with ten of them relocated to Agatha Christie’s house in Greenway. Her previous five novels have been described...

Nancy Pearl is an American librarian, best-selling author, literary critic, and the former Executive Director of the Washington Center for the Book at Seattle Public Library. Nancy has been awarded Library Journal’s Librarian of the Year, and has received the National Book Award Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community.  She also has her own action figure.  Nancy...

Alka Joshi discusses the last book in her trilogy, The Perfumist of Paris.  The first in the series, The Henna Artist was selected for Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club and not only became a New York Times bestseller but is also in development at Netflix. From Jaipur to Paris, this sweeping series has compelling characters and such a wonderful sense of place, you will feel like you are traveling acros...

Amy Impellizzeri is described as a reformed Corporate Litigator turned award-winning writer. After thirteen years working in New York City, Ms. Impellizzeri left to write and advocate for working women and women entrepreneurs. Combining her work experience and writing talent she launched the legal drama Riversedge Law Club Series. Amy will be discussing Barr None, the second of this riveting serie...

Host, Jen Jumba, librarian at Cleveland Public Library, is joined in conversation with award-winning, Helaine Mario. You all are in for a treat to learn more about her main character, Maggie O’Shea’s journey, which is infused with classical music, art, and mystery. Helaine Mario was born and raised in New York City. She studied at Boston University where she met her husband and raised two children...

Join us for a conversation with Wanda Morris, whose hometown is Cleveland, Ohio. Wanda’s debut All Her Little Secrets, has been praised by Karin Slaughter as “brilliantly nuanced.” All Her Little Secrets has been optioned for a one-hour limited series on Showtime executive produced by and starring Emmy Award-winning actress Uzo Aduba. Her new book, Anywhere You Run, was named one of the Top Ten Cr...

Award-winning author Tracy Clark joins Writers Unplugged to discuss her latest book, Hide. Hide is a page-turning mystery featuring hard-boiled Chicago detective Harriet Foster, who’s on the hunt for a serial killer with a deadly affinity for redheads.