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Murder in the Lab: Inside The Botanist’s Assistant With Peggy Townsend In this episode, I’m joined by award-winning author and journalist Peggy Townsend to talk about her sharp, heartfelt, and wonderful new mystery, The Botanist’s Assistant. In The Botanist’s Assistant, we meet Margaret Finch—six feet tall, fiercely organized, lover of schedules, and proud inhabitant of a tiny cabin in the woods....

Meryl chats with Alex Kor about his 2024 memoir, A Blessing, Not a Burden, which chronicles his incredible journey as the child of two Holocaust survivors to his present day mission of keeping alive his parents’ legacy. They also discuss his mother’s controversial decision, as a Mengele twin, to forgive the Nazis. Originally from Terre Haute, Indiana, Alex Kor is the son of two Holocaust survivors...

“When morality blurs and motives twist, Jeff Circle’s Myopic Duplicity dares you to decide which lie you’d tell to save the truth.” Jeff Circle isn’t your typical anthology editor. With a background spanning military intelligence, law-enforcement investigations, and global operations, he brings a unique edge to storytelling. As the creator of The Writer’s Dossier and curator of razor-sharp suspens...

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Rebecca Thorne, author of many magical books including Alchemy and a Cup of Tea! Elle and Rebecca talk about writing humor, genre fluidity, the importance of touching grass, and so much more. Enjoy! (And note: Elle’s audio is a...

TWO guests, double the fun in this episode where Kelly and Kristina discuss how social media and celebrities can be a toxic mix. What’s the truth? What’s the conspiracy theory? How deep can people crawl down rabbit holes? Inspired by real life headlines and pop stars, the Mancaruso sisters wrote a twisty thriller about a celebrity journalist who gets sucked down rabbit holes while investigating ac...

Holly Seddon is the author of several thrillers, including the international bestseller Try Not to Breathe, The Hit List, and 59 Minutes. After growing up in the English countryside obsessed with music and books, Holly worked in London as a journalist and editor. After several years in Amsterdam, she now lives in Kent with her family and writes full time. Find out more at HollySeddon.com. Killer W...

Bestselling author, Jamie Day, discusses his suspenseful new release, THE LAKE ESCAPE. An annual friend’s trip to the lake takes a dark turn when the woman one of them is dating disappears. Suspicion abounds and friendships are tested as each of the remaining friends wonders if the next lake tragedy will be their own. “A master storyteller with wit and style.” —William Landay, New York times bests...

A fun conversation with author Wendi Silvano and illustrator Lee Harper, the team behind the beloved Turkey Trouble series. We chat about their creative partnership, how the books came to life, and what makes Turkey such an unforgettable character. Buy this charming, fun picture book just in time for Thanksgiving! https://www.amazon.com/Turkey-Trouble-Wendi-Silvano/dp/0761455299/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ...

This week on Crime Wave: In her latest entry in the Hank Worth series, THROWING SHADOWS, crime reporter-turned-novelist Claire Booth casts her small-town Ozark sheriff into the heart of a chilling mystery: a hiker roams from the woods raving about a corpse, leading Sheriff Hank Worth to the infamous “Murder Rocks” — where he uncovers two bodies, a skeleton, and the possibility of buried Civil-War-...

Description: Rob Gregory Browne discusses the concept of writer's block, emphasizing the importance of discipline in writing. He explores how writing is a job that requires commitment, even on difficult days. The discussion dives into the creative process and the mindset needed to succeed as a writer. Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/robertgregorybrowne/ Author Bio: Robert Gregory Brow...

From hair-dos to hair-don’ts — this killer curls into chaos. During this episode of On the Air with Florenza, I’m joined by the phenomenally talented author St. Sukie De la Croix to discuss his newest book, The Hunt for the Hairdo Killer. Enter the wild, high-camp world of Palm Springs, where curly-top conspiracies meet slapstick sleuthing in Twilight Manors in Palm Springs: The Hunt for the Haird...

“Boy wonder by day. Boy toy by night.” In this candid conversation, host Ian Henzel talks with Jobert Abueva Reed about Boy Wander—a memoir that moves from Manila to Kathmandu, Bangkok, and Tokyo, then across the U.S., tracing a brilliant student leader’s secret life in 1970s Japan. As a child TV personality and top performer at an all-boys Catholic international school, Jobert seemed destined for...

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Emily Krempholtz, author of the upcoming cozy fantasy romance Violet Thistlewaite is Not a Villain Anymore! Elle and Emily talk about redemption arcs, the joy of side characters, the ultimate scrapbook of stories, and more. Happ...

In Episode 58 of Undercurrents of Romance, Tracey Devlyn sits down with USA Today bestselling author Kimberly Kincaid to discuss her new romantic suspense, SPARK. An arson case. A dangerous witness. A forbidden pull that won’t quit.
 A straight-laced firefighter and his best friend’s little sister put everything on the line to protect a teen—and each other—before a killer silences them all. Love t...

Cozy Crimes and Clever Canines — Inside Christa Nardi’s Mysteries In this week’s episode, I’m joined by cozy author Christa Nardi. She writes multiple fun and charming mystery series including Cold Creek, Sheridan Hendley, Stacie Maroni, and Izzie Di Sante. Drawing on her background as a psychologist, Christa infuses her stories with authentic emotions, believable motivations, and strong female sl...

This week on Crime Wave: THE SOCIETY OF UNKNOWABLE OBJECTS by Gareth Brown plunges us into a globe-trotting fantasy thriller where seemingly mundane items hide extraordinary power. When a clandestine group dedicated to guarding “unknowable objects” dispatches its newest member, Magda Sparks, to Hong Kong, she stumbles into a world of deadly secrets, arcane artifacts, and hidden betrayals. As her m...

Today in the interrogation chair, it's longtime Dossier member and friend of the show, Steve Urszenyi to discuss his third Alex Martel thriller, BLOOD OATH. Find out where this series has gone! Listen to Steve explain how his own African safari experience influenced his latest book, what stood out about his trip, and what it's like driving around a wildlife park. Was he prey to a pack of killer li...

Chris Ciulla is the CEO of Leonardo Audio and Nor’easter Publishing. He's an on-camera actor, a voice over artist and an award-winning audiobook narrator. He partnered with Jeff Circle to bring the crime anthology Myopic Duplicity to life. Download the audio version of the Myopic Duplicity here. Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstag...

Intermissions with Jeff Circle — Author of Myopic Duplicity A razor-sharp dive into the gray space between truth and deceit. Quick questions, quicker wit — and no room to hide from the answers. #florenzalee #OntheAirwithFlorenza #JeffCircle #MyopicDuplicity #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #Intermissions #AuthorSpotlight #ThrillerTalk #BookReel #RapidFire #TruthOrLie

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Sylvia Mercedes, author of the upcoming romantasy The Seventh Champion! Elle and Sylvia talk about coziness versus darkness, plotting versus pantsing, and the romantic power of foam noodles. Enjoy! Sylvia’s Bio: Sylvia Mercedes...

When the curlers kill, the spectacle begins. Join me for a fast-paced, fabulously over-the-top chat with St. Sukie De la Croix, author of The Hunt for the Hairdo Killer—a high-camp mystery that proves even a bad perm can be deadly. #Intermissions #OntheAirwithFlorenza #HairdoKiller #StSukieDeLaCroix #CampyMystery #LGBTQReads #FlorenzaLee #authorsontheair

Eva Jurczyk’s newest book, 6:40 to Montreal, is an homage to Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. In this locked room thriller, 6 passengers and 1 steward get trapped in train, during a blizzard, with no wi-fi and all their fears and grief surface as the situation gets worse. We’ve all got irrational (or rational?) fears about being trapped, but Eva raises the stakes by drawing on her o...

Co-creator of CBS's How I Met Your Mother Craig Thomas discusses his debut novel, That's Not How It Happened, with host Derek McFadden on Writing While Handicapped!

In this conversation, Heather Hildenbrand, an author and money and mindset coach, shares her journey from writing romance to becoming a coach specializing in manifestation and self-development. She discusses the importance of self-approval, overcoming fear, and the impact of beliefs on success. Heather offers tips on embracing imperfection and taking action to alleviate fear. The conversation also...

In Episode 57 of Undercurrents of Romance, Tracey Devlyn sits down with authors Elinor Lipman and Nikki Payne to discuss their contributions to the entertaining Jane Austen anthology, LADIES IN WAITING. Celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, eight acclaimed authors reimagine secondary characters from Jane Austen’s novels, whisking them across eras and oceans toward clever, heartfelt HEAs. From...