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

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.