In Conversation with Terry Shepherd

Patricia D’Arcy Laughlin discusses her Sacrifices and Kingdoms Series and Book Two: Sacrifices Beyond Kingdoms, and the fascinating life journey that brought her to writing.

Author and writing guru Amber Royer discusses A CHOCOLATE IS ANNOUNCED and gives us a master class in story construction.

Paul Weigel recounts his hero's journey as we discuss his profound book, Iron Dad - a Cancer Survivor's Story of Discovering Strength, Life, and Love through Fatherhood. You'll find this conversation inspiring and life-changing.

Anastasia Zadeik introduces her new book THE OTHER SIDE OF NOTHING a powerful look at the impact of mental health issues in families. Trigger warning: We discuss suicide.

Nancy Chadwick shares THE WISDOM OF THE WILLOW, a story of hope and healing, of the choices that shape our lives, and the challenges we face as we seek to find our places in the world.

Bonnar Spring immerses us in Morocco in her latest hit, DISAPPEARED, a story of two sisters, one of whom harbors a shocking secret.

Tara Laskowski discusses her latest, THE WEEKEND RETREAT, and the magic of multiple points of view.

No More Empty Spaces is a generous and large-hearted portrayal ... the tradeoffs we make to protect the people we love against forces natural and man-made. ~Kirstin Valdez Quade, author of The Five Wounds and Night at the Fiestas

Claire Booth introduces book 6 in her Hank Worth Mystery Series and it begins with a bang!

McCracken Poston discusses his fascinating encounter with Alvin Ridley, accused of imprisoning his wife for decades before killing her and exonerated through McCracken's dogged pursuit of the truth.

Meet three sisters who have been attending the Left Coast Crime conference for years. Lisa Ford, Karol Jump and Karen Samuels talk about what makes reader focused author conferences special.

Meet Sam Wiebe, Vera Chan, Karen Odden, Bruce Johnson and AJ Devlin, recorded live at Left Coast Crime's Seattle Shakedown.

Joe Kraus details the history of Jewish gangsters before, during and after Prohibition in Chicago, their interaction with other criminal organizations and some of the colorful personalities who lived and died by violence during from the Roaring 20s into the modern era.

Michele Drier shares details and inspiration for her popular SNAP vampire romance series, along with some of the questions readers pose and how she develops interesting characters over the course of a series.

Our visit with Capitol Crimes authors concludes with Judith Starkston, Jennifer K. Morita and Anne DaVigo each presenting current and forthcoming books you will want to add to your library and sharing fascinating backstories on the twists that turned an idea into a book.

When entrepreneur and executive Steve Sarns was told he had cancer, the fight was on. He discusses his book, "Kicking Cancer's Ass," and the secrets of his successful battle, with humor, candor and positivity.

Authors Jessica Arden-Cline, Cindy Fazzi, June Gillam and Laura Jensen-Walker discuss their craft and their latest projects in Part 1 of our visit with Capitol Crimes Authors, recorded live in Sacramento. Join this Sisters in Crime chapter at CapitolCrimes.org.

Joy Ann Ribar introduces The Medusa Murders, a slithering trail of mythology, art history, and family secrets unveiled as two sisters chase a killer.

Sharon Michalove discuses her Global Security Unlimited Trilogy, her short story collection and the path that lead her to The Craft.

Richard Meredith introduces Maskirovka - The Russian Science of Deception, thriller as relevant as today. Rick also talks about plot, characters and why we write.

Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle are disrupting our publishing paradigms and directly addressing the most important question on every author's mind. How do I sell more books? Russell joins us to reveal The 5 Tenants of Direct Sales, and his latest collaboration with Monica, Direct Sales Mastery for Authors: The Definitive Guide.

It's launch day for Master of the Abyss, the third in the Painted Soul series from and screenwriter Rob Samborn. He joins us with the 411 and the back story on his epic series.

Matt Coyle breaks down his 10th Rick Cahill novel, ODYSSEY'S END, his unique approach to creation, and the key trait that can turn an avocation into a career.

Greg Randall discusses Blood in the Yellowstone (Book 3 in his Jordan Tynes series), The Marigold Gang, due out December 5, and gives a master class in the business of books.

Dr. Murray Howe, son of Detroit Redwing legend, Gordie Howe, articulates the common theme overarching his nationwide bestseller, NINE LESSONS I LEARNED FROM MY FATHER. Interspersed with stories from his famous dad's life, Dr. Howe shares how failure made him a success and the fitness formula that can lead to a life of both quality and quantity.