Authors on the Air

Sally J. Pla author of The Someday Birds, and Stanley Will Probably Be Fine stops by to talk Neurodiversity and Neurodivergence in children's literature.

Margaret Lashley sits down with Ava of Ava's Cozy Corner to discuss the Val Fremden Mysteries. A lover of laughter and aficionado of the absurd, author Margaret Lashley brings her unique, sideways look at the world to the page in her hilarious Val Fremden Mystery Series! Each book is jam-packed with plot twists and laugh-out-loud situations. But what really set this series apart is the depth of em...

Sometimes a block in our creative work requires that we shake things up. Revision really means to look at something in a whole different way. Creative detours

Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes law enforcement officer and author of authentic hard-boiled crime fiction GAVIN REESE. About Gavin: Gavin Reese grew up in the rural American Southwest, eventually moving to the Big City with his family, and considers both New Mexico and Arizona “home.” Because he had such tremendous role models in his parents and grandparents, Gavin felt an intense call...

Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes writer CLAIRE FULLERTON to the studio to discuss her new book MOURNING DOVE. About Claire: "I’ve always known I'm a story teller. Having been born in Wayzata, Minnesota and transplanted at the age of ten to Memphis, Tennessee I learned early that the art of observation can be an acclimating life saver. My mother told me that as a child, I would sit and wa...

Authors on the Air Host Pam Stack welcomes Monk Yun Rou to the studio to discuss his book MAD MONK MANIFESTO. About my guest: Born Arthur Rosenfeld in America, Yun Rou (the name means Soft Cloud) was ordained a Daoist monk in China. Host of the hit national public television show "Longevity Tai Chi with Arthur Rosenfeld", he is the author of award-winning titles and teaches tai chi around the worl...

Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes the international bestselling author of over 200 books, superstar HEATHER GRAHAM. About Heather: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Heather Graham, majored in theater arts at the University of South Florida. She has written over two hundred novels and novellas including category, suspense, historical romance, vampire fiction, time travel, oc...

Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes children's book author Cole W. Williams. About Cole Williams: Cole W. Williams is an arrow-slinging idealist, advocate for critical thinking and curiosity, an all or nothing type of girl, a gold miner for truth. Passionately supporting emerging artists, randomly writing her own words, she stands for water, and for the river, she plants seeds of inspiratio...

Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcome Matthew Farrell to the studio. Known for his snappy fashion sense and sense of humor, Matthew has agreed to talk about his debut novel WHAT HAVE YOU DONE. About Matthew: Matthew Farrell lives just outside of New York City in the Hudson Valley with his wife and two daughters. Get caught up on the progress of his next thriller along with his general musings...

Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes author Lanny Larcinese to the studio to discuss his books. About Lanny: Lanny Larcinese is a native mid-westerner and dyed-in-the-wool city guy transplanted to the City of Brotherly Love where he has been writing fiction for seven years. His prize-winning short stories and non-fiction have appeared in magazines and online publications. When not writing, h...

Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes children's book author Marie Unanue, who wrote The Adventures of Phatty & Payaso: Central Park. About my guest: Marie Unanue is the new author of the children’s book series, “The Adventures of Phatty & Payaso.” Marie has always been an avid reader and an activist for children who are bullied. As a kindness advocate, she hopes to inspire children across th...

Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes the 2018 Anthology award winner Kellye Garrett to the show. About Kellye: Kellye Garrett’s first novel, Hollywood Homicide, was released by Midnight Ink in August 2017. In addition to receiving starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Library Journal, it won the Agatha, Anthony, Lefty and Independent Publisher “IPPY” awards for best first novel. It was...

Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes debut children's book author Lisa DePriest who wrote Poor Teddy: The True Story of a Poodle Named After a Noodle About Poor Teddy: Teddy is a dog in need of a new home after living at the animal shelter for so long. Lisa is on a quest to find a home for Teddy. When her plans to invite some friends over to meet the dog fail, she lets him stay at her house...

Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes the highly acclaimed poet, educator and author Kwame Alexander to the studio to discuss SWING and his many other achievements. Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and the New York Times Bestselling author of 28 books, including SWING, SOLO, and REBOUND, the follow-up to his, NEWBERY medal-winning middle grade novel, THE CROSSOVER. Some of his other works...

Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes New York Times best-selling author Bob Mayer. About Bob: Bob Mayer is a NY Times Bestselling author, graduate of West Point, former Special Operations and the feeder of two Yellow Labs, most famously Cool Gus. He's had over 75 books published and sold over 5 million, including the #1 series Area 51, The Green Berets, Atlantis and the Time Patrol. Born in...

Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes JOE IDE back to the studio for a discussion about the third book in his IQ series, WRECKED. About Joe: Growing up, Mr. Ide lived in two worlds: At home, his stern grandfather collected samurai swords and spoke no English; outside he had mostly black friends. He was never completely at ease in either place, but the experience taught him how to decipher peo...

Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes book reviewers from around the country for a panel discussion of what makes a great book --- and what draws their attention to a book. Panelists include Oline Cogdill, Kay Hutcherson, Dru Ann Love, David Nemeth, Kristopher Zgorski and Jim Thomsen. Writers and readers - get your questions ready for these experts. We'll be discussing character POV, subjecti...

Authors on the Air host welcomes the delightful Catriona McPherson to the show. About Catriona: I left school at age thirty with a PhD in linguistics from Edinburgh University. Proper jobs have included banking (hopeless), library work in local studies and fine art (marvellous), and a short burst of academia (miserable). I'm now a full-time writer and hope never to have a proper job again. When no...

Authors on the Air host Pam Stack presents this very special edition of IN CONVERSATION with Lawrence Block and Wallace Stroby, two of our best writers of mystery, suspense and thrillers.

Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes multiple award-winning author LOU BERNEY to the show. About Lou & November Road: I'm Lou Berney, author of the forthcoming NOVEMBER ROAD, a thriller and love story set against the backdrop of the JFK assassination. Don Winslow calls it "a staggeringly brilliant book and a flat-out terrific read." And yes, since you're wondering, I do plan to deliver a rol...

Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes international best-selling author J.A.JANCE who is here to discuss her new book FIELD OF BONES. About J.A, Jance: J.A. Jance is the top 10 New York Times bestselling author of the Joanna Brady series; the J. P. Beaumont series; three interrelated thrillers featuring the Walker family; and Edge of Evil, the first in a series featuring Ali Reynolds. Born in...

Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes author Julie Mulhern to the studio. About Julie: Julie Mulhern is the USA Today bestselling author of The Country Club Murders and the Poppy Fields Adventures. She is a Kansas City native who grew up on a steady diet of Agatha Christie. She spends her spare time whipping up gourmet meals for her family, working out at the gym and finding new ways to keep...

Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes back noir crime fiction writer and host of the Skid Row Chatter podcast TOM PITTS. About Tom: Tom Pitts received his education firsthand on the streets of San Francisco. He remains there, writing, working, and trying to survive. His shorts have been published in the usual spots by the usual suspects. His novel, Hustle is available from Down & Out Books, a...

Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes Allen Eskens to the show to discuss his new book "THE SHADOWS WE HIDE". About Allen: Allen Eskens is the bestselling author of the new book The Shadows We Hide. He is the recipient of the Barry Award, Minnesota Book Award, Rosebud Award (Left Coast Crime), and Silver Falchion Award and has been a finalist for the Edgar® Award, Thriller Award, Anthony Awar...

Authors on the Air host welcomes back long time friend and author Mike Faricy to the show. Mike might just be Minnesota's answer to Tim Dorsey and Carl Hiaasen About Mike: The Dirty Lowdown called Mike Faricy America’s hottest new mystery writer. Robert Carraher referred to him as Minnesota’s Master of the Bizarre. Crime Scene referred to him as the next Carl Hiaasen. Crime Capers said; “Open at y...