Storied Account with Jen Jumba

Award winning writer, Christina McDonald shares insights from her latest novel, All the Lies We See , about a woman framed for a viral murder video, and how societal confirmation bias fuels the fire. She also talks about how she is kinesthetic and how that impacts her approach to writing.

A journalist who specializes in travel, food and design, Juliet Izon, talks about her debut novel, The Encore. While studying at a conservatory of music, two musicians Anna and Will become the best of friends and lose touch after graduation. Each have pursued different music careers and reconnect after almost sixteen years. Travel on the tour bus with them and Lottie as they all begin to get to kn...

When two award winning writers, Alexandra Sokoloff and Craig Robertson decide to co-write a book, the result is The Grapevine. Learn how Alexandra and Craig worked together to write the story of a mom who leaves her job, gets in the family RV to look for her missing daughter. There are big questions in this book and the duality of life is captured beautifully in this story and you'll hear why. We...

Sarah Stewart Taylor discusses her second novel, Hunter's Heart Ridge, in this series which is set in Vermont and features Detective Franklin Warren. Sarah talks about the themes of community, generational tension, and the art of crafting complex characters within a locked-room mystery during a snowstorm. Sarah is a master at creating multiple storylines and capturing the nuances of how life exper...

Journalist, essayist and memoirist, Cinelle Barnes talks about her new memoir, A Way Home: A Memoir of Losing Yourself, and the Beauty of Returning . She shares her inspiring journey through trauma, recovery, and the power of storytelling. Readers will feel themselves alongside Cinelle and share her hope, community, identity, and the transformative nature of travel and writing. We Were Made For Th...

Bianca Marais's latest book, A Most Puzzling Murder, is nothing short of brilliant. Solve a variety of puzzles, alongside the main character, Destiny Whip, as she is tasked with finding out a future murder. Bianca encourages you to write in your book as you work through the puzzles and if you need help, you can email Destiny for a clue. It is locked room mystery, with a cast of villains and incred...

Payback, is the latest from Elizabeth Rose Quinn, who leans into her background of screenwriting and writing with this locked room mystery with humor and an eclectic cast of characters. And at the same time, there is social commentary woven about our prison system and what that means for us. YouTube: We Were Made For This Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: RDVS6PNTLVHPLS1D

Nadine Matheson works as a criminal solicitor in London and also is a masterful storyteller. She talks about her latest book in the DI Henley Series, The Shadow Carver. Nadine shares the questions she has that will often inspire her writing and how her work influences this story of vigilante justice as seen from both the victim and the accused. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: 4HJDXD6A5KQ...

Lauren Oliver, a renowned author and media entrepreneur, as they explore her latest novel The Girl in the Lake , the impact of storytelling, AI in creative work, and the mysteries of consciousness and past lives.

Amanda McCracken discusses her journey through love, longing, and self-discovery, and worth in her new book, When Longing Becomes Your Lover. She shares personal stories, mental models, and practical advice on embracing vulnerability, overcoming fears, and cultivating self-worth to live a more authentic life.

Author and scientist Rajendrani Mukhopadhyay shares insights into her debut novel, Chitra Demands to Go Home , Raj talks about cultural identity, aging, and the immigrant experience. Her three bios which reflect a multitalented individual influence her storytelling and the universal lessons on belonging, resilience, and self-discovery.

In this immersive novel, The Original, Priya Parmar explores the life and legacy of Katherine Hepburn Discover the behind-the-scenes stories of Hollywood’s golden age, the resilience of a legendary actress, and the craft of storytelling that brings history to life.

In Elena Embimbo's debut novel, Splendor for Nothing , her characters aren’t just solving mysteries — they’re navigating the messiness of life, love, loss, and resilience. Meet Alice Carta an archeologist who finds herself tangled up with Scotland Yard when she returns home to London.

Hear the inspiring journey of Kat Margulis, a Toronto-based author, speaker, and narrative strategist, as she discusses her debut novel Again, More Like You. Cat. talks about the power of storytelling, midlife transitions, and personal growth. Discover insights on overcoming fear, embracing authenticity, and the importance of friendship and self-discovery.

Eve J. Chung discusses her new novel The Young Will Remember, exploring themes of war, human resilience, and the power of storytelling. She shares insights into her research process, character development, and the importance of empathy and understanding across cultures.

Bestselling writer, Robert Bailey, publishes the start of a new series today with The Mediator starring Max Ringo. Robert shares how his experience as an attorney and mediator helped to create this fantastic character. Max makes a mistake and loses her career as an attorney and her family and now has an opportunity to use her skills to rebuild her career as a mediator. Robert talks about how snipp...

Anthony Gedell talks about his debut novel Love Lies in the Throws of Rhetoric which delves into themes of love, society, and the power of language. Discover how poetry, crime, and deep character insights create a compelling narrative that resonates on a human level.

Join us as we explore Ellery Adams' latest novel Invasive Species , a genre-defying blend of mythology, fantasy, and folklore horror. Discover Ellery's approach to character development, the themes of environment, and societal pressures. This is set in the 1980s, filled with nostalgia and dare I say, it was fun to see a librarian cameo.

Bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf discusses her latest thriller, The Perfect Hosts , and explores themes of small-town secrets, family dynamics, and the art of crafting complex characters. Heather shares her research process, character development techniques, and insights into writing compelling thrillers that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

In my conversation with award-winning writer, Mark Stevens, we talk about his latest book in the Flynn Martin series, Two Truths and a Lie. He talks about his craft of writing, background in journalism, and storytelling. Mark shares insights into his approach to character development, the importance of integrity in media, and the creative process behind his thrilling series.

In my conversation with Tiffany Graham Charkosky, she shares her journey of writing her memoir Living Proof, exploring genetics, motherhood, and resilience. Tiffany talks about how personal stories can foster community, understanding, and hope in the face of hereditary health challenges.

Lee Matthew Goldberg talks about his young adult novels Miles in Time and Time Fixers. Lee shares his creative process behind time travel stories, nostalgic references to the 1990s, and the importance of character development and visual storytelling.

Bestselling writer, Robyn Harding, talks about her recently published book, Strangers in the Villa .  Robyn provides insight into how she develops characters, themes in her novels and how a trip to Spain inspired this new book.  She also talks about her writing career that began in Grade 3 and went on to write romance, a screenplay and found her home writing thrillers.

Lisa Unger is the New York Times bestselling author and she joins me to talk about Served Him Right, which just published this week. Lisa shares her approach to writing stories which feature strong women with a sense of agency. She shares her “what if” question which starts her crafting layered stories with complex characters and how these questions play out during the story she has written.

New York Times bestselling writer, Kate White, talks about her latest book, I Came Back for You. When the individual convicted of murder says upon his deathbed that he killed others but not her daughter, Bree finds herself traveling back to the town where her daughter. Listen to Kate share her inspiration for the story and how she develops such complex characters and keeps readers on the edge of o...