Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

Meryl chats with Jeff Weiss about his book, Fighting Back: Stan Andrews and the Birth of the Israeli Air Force, which he co-wrote with his brother, Craig Weiss. The book tells the story of Stan Andrews, an assimilated American Jew and World War II veteran, who became one of the first fighter pilots in the history of the Israeli Air Force. Jeff Weiss is the co-author of Fighting Back: Stan Andrews...

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Anna Rollins about her debut memoir FAMISHED. Anna lives and works in Appalachia. She has taught courses in composition and rhetoric, writing center studies, creative nonfiction, and text analysis for over a decade. Her work has appeared in outlets such as the New York Times, Slate, Salon, Electric Literature, Joyland, Newsweek, and...

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 R. Lee Fryar, author of Wickedly Ever After! Elle and R. Lee talk about mixing up fairy tales, where ideas come from, the joy of pets in stories, and more. Enjoy! R. Lee Fryar’s Bio: R. Lee Fryar is a writer from the River Valle...

Joining Florenza today is Andrea Harrison, Chief Shine Officer and woman on a mission! Before we dive into this lightning-fast round, let me introduce the woman who makes purpose look practical and clarity feel like a breakthrough. Andrea Harrison—vision strategist, clarity coach, and author of Show Up & Shine—is here, and y’all… if you’re not ready for transformation in under 60 seconds, hold ont...

Author Tessa Wegert joins The Culture Point to discuss her suspenseful novel, In the Bones. We explore "phrogging," the inspiration behind the plot, the ultra-wealthy Thousand Islands region of Upstate New York where the novel is set, Shana Merchant's return, and the work involved in building a successful series.

In Episode 60 of Undercurrents of Romance, Tracey Devlyn sits down with New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti to discuss her new romantic thriller, YOU CAN SCREAM. In the icy Cascade Mountains of Washington State, FBI profiler Laurel Snow is already juggling a high-profile murder case and an investigation into rare-plant poaching when her brilliant, unpredictable half-sister Abigail is...

USA Today bestselling author, Carlene O’Connor, discusses her new release, COME THROUGH YOUR DOOR. A woman is found wandering outside in her nightgown in the middle of a storm with no memory of how she got there, or why there is a dead woman in her bed. Her friend seeks out the truth, but someone will go to any length to keep her from it. “…creepy, chilling, and spine-tingling…you won’t be able to...

From Missing Persons to Memorable Characters: A K-9 Conversation with Sheri Lewis Wohl Author and K-9 handler, Sheri Lewis Wohl, joins me this week to talk Search & Rescue (SAR) and writing. Sheri is the author of paranormal and supernatural novels including Necromantia, Twisted Screams (finalist for the 2017 Golden Crown Literary Award), and Twisted Whispers (winner of the 2016 Golden Crown Liter...

Hold on to your pocket watches! Today’s Intermissions guest is the one and only Bryn Donovan, author of Her Time-Traveling Duke. We’re hitting the lightning round with time-bending romance, historical mischief, and just maybe a duke or two. #IntermissionsWithFlorenza #BrynDonovan #QuickFireQuestions #TimeTravelDuke #RomanceReaders #BookNerdLife #AuthorSpotlight #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #BrynDonovan #...

Ready for some lightning-round whimsy? In this Intermissions segment, debut author Emily Krempholtz stops by for a quick, cozy-fantasy-flavored burst of fun. Expect grumpy alchemists, magical mishaps, favorite tropes, and plenty of laughter. Short. Sweet. Spellbinding. #IntermissionsWithFlorenza #EmilyKrempholtz #CozyFantasyVibes #BookishFun #DebutAuthor #ReadersOfIG #AuthorLife #PodcastMagic #aut...

This week on Crime Wave: It’s our 100th episode and award-winning novelist Lou Berney returns with CROOKS, the story of the Mercurio crime family—Buddy, a low-level mob wise guy, his wife Lillian, a charming pickpocket, and their five children. CROOKS opens in 1960s Las Vegas and then spans decades and continents as the children grow—and grapple, in their own ways, with the family’s powerful crimi...

In this fast and fun Intermissions spotlight, bestselling author Karen White gives us a quick hit of spooky delight as we explore The Lady on Esplanade. Haunted houses, hidden histories, and ghosts with grudges—Nola Trenholm has her hands full, and Karen dishes just enough to leave you wanting more. Prepare for chills, charm, and a taste of New Orleans magic—all in under a minute. #Intermissions #...

Travis Davis is a former Air Force brat who later joined the US Army, where he received multiple awards, including the Meritorious Service Medal among others. ONE OF FOUR, a novel of WWI, is available now everywhere books are sold. Please visit his website at authortravisdavis.com Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinte...

And to All a Good Bite… of Mystery! A Holiday Chat with David Rosenfelt Need a fun holiday read? Look no further than David Rosenfelt’s AND TO ALL A GOOD BITE, Book #32 in the Andy Carpenter series. When Andy receives a phone call around Christmas time that a young man he knows, Jeff Wheeler, has been accused of murder, he realizes his football games and holiday relaxation will have to wait. Befor...

Today’s guest is a visionary force who specializes in aligning purpose, passion, and possibility. Andrea Harrison, Chief Shine Officer, is the mastermind behind Show Up & Shine, a transformational blueprint for women ready to step into clarity, confidence, and calling. Her work is bold, intentional, Spirit-led, and guaranteed to help you illuminate the path you were born to walk. Family, grab your...

Magen Mintchev is a social media strategist, content creator, and founder of Social with Magen, a boutique social media agency helping authors, brands, and executives grow with clarity and strategy. After 20+ years in marketing communications for global tech companies, banks, and newspapers, she launched her agency in 2023 and now partners with clients across the B2B tech, publishing, writing, and...

“Welcome to Intermissions—where the mistakes are messy and the laughter is mandatory!” Get ready for the chaos between the chapters! In this Intermissions segment, we’re serving up the bloopers, the giggles, the tongue-twisted moments, and all the behind-the-scenes magic that never makes the final cut. Because if you can’t laugh at yourself… don’t worry, we’ll do it for you—with love! #Intermissio...

Join me on today’s episode of On the Air with Florenza as I sit down with the incredible Alicia A. Reid, a dedicated advocate for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. We’re diving into the realities of memory care, the emotional landscape families face, and the hope and humanity still present in every stage of the journey. If your life has been touched by dementia—or if you simply want to understand...

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 Amber Larrain, author of the cozy fantasy novella Spellbound Beneath Sapphire Skies! Elle and Amber talk about creating many-sided characters, switching between writing cozy and writing thrillers, indie author life, and more. Ha...

USA Today Bestselling author and Agatha winner Ellen Byron’s new release, Crescent City Christmas Chaos tosses carolers, holiday parties, a cookbook project, and a shady thief wearing a snowman costume into this Cajun mix. Ricki James-Diaz’s hands are full when her parents come to town, her boyfriend’s filming in a Christmas cooking show special, and of course Bon Vee is hopping with festive shopp...

In Episode 59 of Undercurrents of Romance, Tracey Devlyn sits down with author Rebecca Armitage to discuss her debut romance, THE HEIR APPARENT. A Reese's Book Club Pick! A sudden family tragedy shatters Lexi Villiers’s quiet Australian life and thrusts her back into the British royal spotlight as heir to the throne. Given one year to decide between her beloved farm, her best friend Jack, and the...

Internationally bestselling author, Niklas Natt och Dag, discusses his new release, HOPE AND DESTINY. When a revolutionary rises in northern Sweden in 1434, the nobility scrambles to come out on the winning side. With so much at stake, betrayal abounds, and murder is inevitable. "…a grand piece of historical fiction…everything you could wish for in a story: kings and rebels, betrayals and murder.....

Wild Ponies and K-9 Search and Rescue: Linda J. White on Hope and Healing in I Call Her Brave When K-9 Search and Rescue handler Jessica Cooper learns of a cold case involving a missing child, she knows she must help. With her K-9 Luke and six-month-old son in tow, Jessica sets out to solve the case. Is there a chance the child could still be alive? And if so, can they bring him home? Meanwhile, J...

We’re journeying through time today with bestselling author Bryn Donovan! Her newest novel, Her Time-Traveling Duke, spins a magical tale of fate, love, and second chances across centuries. Tune in as we chat about time jumps, dukes, destiny, and the heart behind her enchanting storytelling. #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #BrynDonovan #HerTimeTravelingDuke #TimeTravelRomance #BookLovers #AuthorInterview #F...

This week on Crime Wave: In Michael Sears’ LOVE THE STRANGER, Queens attorney Ted Molloy finds himself caught between profit-driven foreclosures and the grassroots fight to stop a massive development that threatens to uproot immigrant communities trying to build a better life. But when his activist girlfriend Kenzie Zielinski becomes the only witness to a murder at a corrupt immigration lawyer’s o...