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Tracy Groot talks about her new World War II-era novel 'Maggie Bright' and the rewards and challenges of writing historical fiction.

John W. Whitehead, author of 'Battlefield America: The War on the American People,' talks about his stark warnings that the United States is no longer the land of the free.

Patricia Gussin discusses her novel, 'After the Fall,' in which her series lead, Laura Nelson, must shift professional gears after an accident ends her career as a surgeon, in the midst of murder and intrigue.

Julian Kulski speaks about his new book, 'The Color of Courage, A Boy At War: The World War II Diary of Julian Kulski.' Listen in as we discuss some of his amazing experiences as a young boy in the aftermath of the Nazis' invasion of Poland, including his acts of sabotage aimed at the Germans, his time in the Warsaw Ghetto, and his imprisonment.

Declan Hughes talks about his new thriller, 'All the Things You Are.' A twisted novel about the murderous ramifications of a childhood mistake.

Journalist Doug Fine, author of 'Hemp Bound' (Chelsea Green), is high on the many virtues of hemp, a wonder crop that you can eat, use in construction, and renew the earth with.

Historian Tobias Churton reveals magus Aleister Crowley's place in the art world of Weimar Berlin.

Rick Steves talks about his travels in Europe, as well as building his Europe Through the Back Door series, from its first self-published volume in 1980 to this year's releases, which includes Italy.

Barbara Vey talks to Lorelei James about the last standing McKay brother in Redneck Romeo (Samhain), her love of cowboys and being award winning mystery author Lori Armstrong.

V.E. Schwab speaks about 'Vicious', an unusual novel about superheroes, supervillains, and the very thin line between the two.

Adrian Magson discusses 'Execution' his latest thriller featuring ex-MI5 operative Harry Tate. The series has been lauded for its combination of accurate portrayals of espionage and suspenseful plots.

J. Sydney Jones speaks about 'The Keeper of Hands,' his series of historical mysteries set in the Vienna of Gustav Mahler and Arthur Schnitzler that combine whodunit puzzles with seamless recreations of time and place.

Jonathan Maberry talks about 'Limbus, Inc.' Listen as we explore his engaging paranormal noir that’s funny and horrific in equal measure.