In Conversation with Terry Shepherd

What happens when an author, who also happens to be a dynamic prosecutor imagines the worst possible person's darkest intentions? Alex Kenna hits it out of the park.

In his motivational debut, Andy Crocker details "The Unconditionals," 5 words that define a purposeful life.

"Know You Know" charts Daniel Hendrick's saga of extraordinary achievement, stunning loss and miraculous return. A life-changing story of faith and resilience.

Author Dwight Holing introduces his latest Nick Drake novel, "The Thunder Head," where developers and ranchers clash over the future of pristine Oregon land and Nick finds himself in the crosshairs.

Terri Lewis introduces "Behold the Bird in Flight," an incredible true story of Isabelle d’Angoulême, the nearly forgotten queen brought vividly to life with poetic grace and historical rigor.

Marty Ross-Dolen joins us to discuss her powerful new book, "Always There, Always Gone." When her grandparents were killed in a midair plane collision in 1960, it marked a generational rupture that would shape her family's story for decades. With deep clinical insight and poetic grace, Marty tells a story that is intimate, illuminating, and unforgettable.

Engineer, health advocate, and author Bruce Campelia joins us to explore the deep connections between well-being, storytelling, and lifelong curiosity. From founding a kids’ health nonprofit to writing the Light Passer series, Bruce shares how stories—and the act of reading—continue to shape minds across generations.

Peter Samuelson—film producer, nonprofit pioneer, and self-described pro-social entrepreneur—proves that doing good can also be bold, messy, and full of meaning. In Finding Happy: A User’s Guide to Your Life with Lessons from Mine, Peter shares raw, funny, and inspiring stories from a life spent helping others while figuring things out for himself. Whether you're Gen Z, Millennial, or just fe...

Today’s guest is the enigmatic A.O. Wagner, a reclusive yet captivating voice in fiction and author of The Karma Kantata trilogy. Blending suspense with spiritual and philosophical depth, Wagner’s work explores the hidden forces behind technology, society, and fate.

The stuff you've never heard before about how Tori Eldridge auditioned for, and won the gig to narrate her thrilling new novel KAUA‘I STORM. We've got a clip. (And she did a terrific job writing AND reading!)

Dale Lisa Flint has spent a lifetime chasing stories — on the stage, behind the scenes, and now on the page. With humor, heart, and an unflinching eye, she invites readers into a world where every moment tells a deeper truth.

With his usual twists and turns and richly drawn characters, Stephen G. Eoannou introduces a new PI and his brilliant assistant, struggling to build a business during WWII.

Tony Stewart, author of Carrying the Tiger, opens up about his late wife Lynn’s battle with cancer and the emotional journey that followed. Tony shares how writing helped him heal, the importance of allowing complicated emotions, and how love endures even after unimaginable loss.

C.B. Wilson is delighting fans with something rare: murder mysteries that spark joy. In this episode, we chat about her latest release, Puppied to Death, the ninth book in her beloved Bark View Mystery series.

Dawn M. Barclay introduces VACATIONS CAN BE MURDER: A True Crime Lover’s Travel Guide to New England—a must-have for anyone obsessed with true crime, haunted history, and dark tourism. From infamous murder scenes to eerie prison tours and haunted hotels, Dawn guides readers to the most macabre (and fascinating) sites New England has to offer.

Award-winning author Carl Vonderau joins us to talk about his gripping new thriller, Saving Myles—a father’s race against time to save his kidnapped son from a cartel in Tijuana. We dive into Carl’s unique journey from international banking to crime fiction and explore how real-life experience fuels his high-stakes, emotionally charged storytelling.

In Frozen Lives, Jennifer Graeser Dornbush delivers another engrossing installment in the Emily Hartford series. When Chicago surgeon Emily Hartford returns to her Michigan hometown to help find her best friend’s missing son, relief quickly turns to dread. The boy’s story doesn’t add up—and the true nightmare is just beginning.

In Reaching for Beautiful, psychotherapist Sally McQuillen takes us on an intimate journey through love, loss, and healing. As a mother and addiction recovery specialist, she offers a deeply personal and unfiltered look at grief—exploring the weight of fear, guilt, and regret while uncovering the resilience that emerges from profound loss.#ReachingForBeautiful #Memoir #GriefHealing #LoveAndLoss #R...

Step into the world of historical romance and time-travel intrigue with USA Today best-selling author Sarah M. Eden! Her latest novel, The Tides of Time, takes us on a thrilling journey through history, romance, and suspense. When Lili Minet flees the French Revolution, she’s swept into a storm that propels her eighty years into the future—where she finds unexpected refuge and an impossible love w...

Cynthia Moore, an award-winning playwright, performer, therapist, and now author, joining us to talk about her captivating new memoir, DANCING ON COALS: A MEMOIR OF AN OVER PERFORMER. With humor, heartache, and beautifully written vignettes, Cynthia opens up about overcoming dysfunctional role models, navigating turbulent relationships, and, ultimately, finding love, stability, and joy with her fa...

Award-winning journalist, beloved columnist, and master storyteller Rita Lussier introduces her new book, AND NOW, BACK TO ME – STORIES FROM AN EMPTY NEST. With heart, humor, and unflinching honesty, Rita shares how she navigated marriage, career shifts, friendships, and the evolving roles of parenting and caregiving.

Joy Ann Ribar, the brilliant mind behind the Bay Browning Mysteries and Deep Lakes Mystery series, returns to The Conversation to talk about her latest novel, Shake-Speared in the Park, where a summer theater production turns deadly.

Award-winning author Stephanie Carpenter discusses her novel Moral Treatment, the inaugural winner of the Summit Series Prize from Central Michigan University Press. Set in a 19th-century psychiatric hospital in northern Michigan, the novel follows 17-year-old Amy Underwood as she navigates life inside an institution built on the ideals of "moral treatment." A fascinating conversation wi...

Award-winning author Nancy Cole Silverman joins us to discuss her gripping Kat Lawson Mysteries series and how her father's WWII experience lead to a fascinating discovery.

Kerry Schafer (aka Kerry Anne King) discusses her latest release, "Party Planning Can Be Murder."When small-town party planner Addy Winters is hired to organize a farewell bash for a legendary rocker—who then turns up dead four days early—she suspects foul play. With a media frenzy, deep secrets, and a dangerously charming suspect in the mix, Addy is determined to uncover the truth… and...