Karen E. Osborne

What are You Reading? What are You Writing? with Karen E. Osborne

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I love writing women's fiction and suspense novels, as well as interviewing readers and authors of a wide swarth of genres. This podcast is a chance to meet authors a wide range of genres and hear more about their journeys and the books that have inspired them. My latest book is Justice for Emerson, a gripping dual-timeline murder mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. You can also find my other books, Reckonings, Tangled Lies, and Getting It Right on Amazon, B&N, and wherever you purchase or borrow books.

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Karen E. Osborne

Episodes

What are You Reading? What are You Writing? with Trish MacEnulty 01.12.2025 18:02

Professor and author Trish MacEnulty joins award-winning novelist Karen E. Osborne to talk about The Whispering Women , the first novel in her new historical mystery series. They explore writing craft, research finds, creative inspiration, and book recommendations. Listen and share with friends.

What are You Reading? What are You Writing? with Morgan Sterling 24.11.2025 17:46

Meet Morgan Sterling, a writer whose imagination leaps across genres—from sci-fi and fantasy to contemporary and paranormal romance. In this episode, she joins award-winning author Karen E. Osborne for a warm, witty, and inspiring conversation about her writing journey, the premise of her latest magical collection, and the bold joy of writing snarky, imperfect characters. She also drops can’t-miss...

What are You Reading? What are You Writing? with Heidi Hess 17.11.2025 22:26

Author, artist, and promoter Heidi Hess joins Karen E. Osborne to talk about her latest collection, Chronicles of Chaos , her love of visual art, and her journey as a promoter of other authors. You’ll hear about incorporating art into stories, working on our craft, and adding new books to your TBR. 🎧 Listen now — and share this episode with your fellow readers and writers.

What are You Reading? What are You Writing? with Paul Jantzen 10.11.2025 18:42

Paul Jantzen, award-winning debut author of Sour Apples , filmmaker, and storyteller, joins Karen E. Osborne for a lively, funny conversation. From growing up disliking reading to writing a heartfelt coming-of-age story set in 1975, Paul’s unusual path to becoming a writer is as entertaining as his novel. 📚 Highlights: Inspired by family storytelling, Jimmy’s adventures in Sour Apples , and book...

What are You Reading? What are You Writing? with Rhea Thomas 06.11.2025 18:25

Author Rhea Thomas joins Karen E. Osborne to discuss her debut collection Let Birds Fly (Aug 2025), a book rooted in magical realism and the beauty of the everyday. They explore how short fiction can turn quiet experiences into lasting moments of wonder. 📚 Featured in: The Fictional Café | Toasted Cheese | Does It Have Pockets 🐾 Plus: Writing rituals, inspiration from nature & balancing crea...

What are You Reading? What are You Writing? with Rob Johnson 06.11.2025 30:11

Retired NYPD Detective and author Robert Johnson joins award-winning author Karen E. Osborne to discuss his newest mystery, The Wise Detective and Sunrise Reaper . They unpack how The Bebop Bouncer became The Wise Detective, what it takes to write a gripping series, and how authenticity elevates crime fiction.