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Cozy Crimes and Clever Canines — Inside Christa Nardi’s Mysteries In this week’s episode, I’m joined by cozy author Christa Nardi. She writes multiple fun and charming mystery series including Cold Creek, Sheridan Hendley, Stacie Maroni, and Izzie Di Sante. Drawing on her background as a psychologist, Christa infuses her stories with authentic emotions, believable motivations, and strong female sleuths. We discuss her inspiration for creating relatable, resilient heroines, incorporating canine sidekicks into her stories and the joy she finds in writing mysteries that are engaging and suspenseful—without the grit or gore. Of course, we also chat about her dogs, travel adventures, and how life experiences often spark new story ideas. For more information on Christa, visit: https://cccnardi.wixsite.com/mysite For more about my K-9 books, visit: kathleendonnelly.com Sit. Stay. Read. is a proud part of the Authors on the Air Global Network.

What happens when a simple tutoring gig takes a dangerous turn? Author Courtney Psak pulls us into The Tutor, a twisty, character-driven thriller that explores ambition, obsession, and the secrets people will go to any length to hide. Join me as we dive into her inspiration, writing journey, and the pulse-pounding story that keeps readers hooked until the last page.

This week on Crime Wave: THE SOCIETY OF UNKNOWABLE OBJECTS by Gareth Brown plunges us into a globe-trotting fantasy thriller where seemingly mundane items hide extraordinary power. When a clandestine group dedicated to guarding “unknowable objects” dispatches its newest member, Magda Sparks, to Hong Kong, she stumbles into a world of deadly secrets, arcane artifacts, and hidden betrayals. As her mission unravels, Magda realizes the true threat may not be the objects themselves but those who control them—leaving her to wonder: what happens when the society meant to protect magic is hiding the greatest magic of all? Connect with Gareth: https://www.garethbrownbooks.com/ #podcast #author #interview #authors #CrimeWavePodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #

Today in the interrogation chair, it's longtime Dossier member and friend of the show, Steve Urszenyi to discuss his third Alex Martel thriller, BLOOD OATH. Find out where this series has gone! Listen to Steve explain how his own African safari experience influenced his latest book, what stood out about his trip, and what it's like driving around a wildlife park. Was he prey to a pack of killer lions? Hear the story of when Steve and I first met, and find out how he's been such a great member of the writer community. steveurszenyi.com | thewritersdossier.com | Voice credit: Hillary Huber Follow Steve on X at https://x.com/SteveUrszenyi Substack: https://substack.com/@steveurszenyi

Chris Ciulla is the CEO of Leonardo Audio and Nor’easter Publishing. He's an on-camera actor, a voice over artist and an award-winning audiobook narrator. He partnered with Jeff Circle to bring the crime anthology Myopic Duplicity to life. Download the audio version of the Myopic Duplicity here. Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley #terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #TheTwilightTown #ChrisCiulla #MyopicDuplicity #LeonardoAudio

Intermissions with Jeff Circle — Author of Myopic Duplicity A razor-sharp dive into the gray space between truth and deceit. Quick questions, quicker wit — and no room to hide from the answers. #florenzalee #OntheAirwithFlorenza #JeffCircle #MyopicDuplicity #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #Intermissions #AuthorSpotlight #ThrillerTalk #BookReel #RapidFire #TruthOrLie

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Sylvia Mercedes, author of the upcoming romantasy The Seventh Champion! Elle and Sylvia talk about coziness versus darkness, plotting versus pantsing, and the romantic power of foam noodles. Enjoy! Sylvia’s Bio: Sylvia Mercedes makes her home in the idyllic North Carolina countryside with her handsome husband, numerous small children, and a menagerie of rescue cats and dogs. When she’s not writing she’s . . . okay, let’s be honest. When she’s not writing, she’s running around after her littles, cleaning up glitter, trying to plan healthy-ish meals, and wondering where she left her phone. In between, she reads a steady diet of fantasy novels. But mostly she’s writing. Sylvia is the author of more than 20 popular Fantasy Romance novels, including the internationally bestselling BRIDE OF THE SHADOW KING trilogy. Find Sylvia’s Website and

When the curlers kill, the spectacle begins. Join me for a fast-paced, fabulously over-the-top chat with St. Sukie De la Croix, author of The Hunt for the Hairdo Killer—a high-camp mystery that proves even a bad perm can be deadly. #Intermissions #OntheAirwithFlorenza #HairdoKiller #StSukieDeLaCroix #CampyMystery #LGBTQReads #FlorenzaLee #authorsontheair

Eva Jurczyk’s newest book, 6:40 to Montreal, is an homage to Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. In this locked room thriller, 6 passengers and 1 steward get trapped in train, during a blizzard, with no wi-fi and all their fears and grief surface as the situation gets worse. We’ve all got irrational (or rational?) fears about being trapped, but Eva raises the stakes by drawing on her own experience with illness and how that changes how we view life. No spoilers in this episode, but this conversation will alter your view of a very bloody train car! Learn more about Guest Eva Jurczyk: https://www.evajurczyk.com/ Learn more about Host Melissa Westemeier: https://www.melwestemeier.com/

Co-creator of CBS's How I Met Your Mother Craig Thomas discusses his debut novel, That's Not How It Happened, with host Derek McFadden on Writing While Handicapped!

In this conversation, Heather Hildenbrand, an author and money and mindset coach, shares her journey from writing romance to becoming a coach specializing in manifestation and self-development. She discusses the importance of self-approval, overcoming fear, and the impact of beliefs on success. Heather offers tips on embracing imperfection and taking action to alleviate fear. The conversation also touches on the significance of understanding one's emotions and the power of self-discovery in personal growth. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Heather Hildenbrand 01:04 Heather's Journey as an Author and Coach 03:24 The Power of Self-Development and Energy Work 06:19 Navigating Self-Approval and Vulnerability 07:44 The Importance of Self-Approval in Writing 11:30 Overcoming Fear and Taking Action 14:37 Creating Desired Feelings and Regulating Emotions 16:48 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing 17:34 Advice for New Writers and Authors 20:50 The Impact of Beliefs on Success 24:51 Celebrating Small Wins and Buil

In Episode 57 of Undercurrents of Romance, Tracey Devlyn sits down with authors Elinor Lipman and Nikki Payne to discuss their contributions to the entertaining Jane Austen anthology, LADIES IN WAITING. Celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, eight acclaimed authors reimagine secondary characters from Jane Austen’s novels, whisking them across eras and oceans toward clever, heartfelt HEAs. From Caroline Bingley to Miss Bates, this anthology is a love letter to wit, romance, and reinvention. Stories by: Elinor Lipman • Adriana Trigiani • Karen Dukess • Eloisa James • Audrey Bellezza & Emily Harding • Diana Quincy • Nikki Payne • Sarah MacLean Love this episode? Rate it ⭐️ Thumbs Up

Giant Dogs, Cake and Murder—Laurien Berenson on Die Another Dane When Melanie Travis’s six-year-old son decides he needs a Great Dane, she figures a visit to a breeder will settle things. But in Die Another Dane, that simple trip turns into another twisty murder mystery for Melanie and her pack! Join me for a delightful chat with beloved cozy mystery author Laurien Berenson as we talk about giant dogs, family life, horses and her 31st Melanie Travis mystery. Expect plenty of laughs, a few crumbs of cake, and maybe a clue or two. For more information on Laurien, visit: https://www.facebook.com/LaurienBerenson For more about my K-9 books, visit: kathleendonnelly.com Sit. Stay. Read. is a proud part of the Authors on the Air Global Network.

New York Times bestselling author, Marc Cameron, discusses his pulse-pounding new release, DEAD LINE. Deputy U.S. Marshal Arliss Cutter and his partner must save a government witness from cold-blooded assassins. But in the brutal Alaskan wilderness besieged by snow and ice, it will take everything they have to make it out alive. “I can’t think of another writer whose work I admire more." —William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author Listen in as we chat about how his experiences as a US Marshalls influenced the story, hear the special Maori saying that sums up how he writes such multidimensional characters, and find out breaking news about the mind-blowing book event Marc has scheduled for next year! https://marccameronbooks.com https://www.mariesutro.com/twisted-passages-podcast ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Author of the New York Times bestselling Jericho Quinn Thriller series, Marc Cameron's short stories have appeared in The Saturday Evening Post and BOYS LIFE magazine. In late 2016, he was chosen to co

During this episode of Intermissions, we’re joined by Courtney Psak who swaps suspense for speed in our lightning round—quick questions, quick wit, and a glimpse into the mind behind The Tutor.

This week on Crime Wave: Set on a remote Greek island where myth and mystery mingle, Carol Goodman’s WRITERS AND LIARS draws readers into the lives of a group of authors whose idyllic retreat turns perilous when old secrets resurface. A storm traps them on the island. One death, then another—until their stories begin to mirror a deadly reality and only one question remains: who among them is writing the final twist? Connect with Carol: https://carolgoodman.com/ #podcast #author #interview #authors #CrimeWavePodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #BonnarSpring #BonnarSpringBooks #bookouture #thrillers #CarolGoodman #WritersandLiars

Today in the interrogation chair, it's long-time Dossier member, Alex Kenna, and her hot crime novel, BURN THIS NIGHT. Get to know Alex in this interview and discover just how talented of an artist she really is. We also discuss Alex's debut novel, WHAT MEETS THE EYE, which became a Dossier Book of the Year! Catch this commute-friendly episode now, and welcome to The Dossier Podcast! alexkenna.com | thewritersdossier.com | Voice credit: Hillary Huber

James Magruder is an American playwright, author, and translator. Magruder received his doctorate in dramaturgy and dramatic criticism at the Yale School of Drama. He is best known for his work on Broadway where he wrote the book for the musical Triumph of Love and adapted Jeff Whitty's original book for the Broadway mounting of the musical Head over Heels. Click here to learn more. Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley #terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #TheTwilightTown #JamesMagruder #NoOneIsLookingAtYou

Vanessa Lillie is the USA Today bestselling author of Blood Sisters, a new series centered on the stories of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, which was a Target Book Club pick and GMA Book Club Buzz Pick, as well as a best mystery of the year from the Washington Post, Amazon Editor’s and Reader’s Digest. The sequel, The Bone Thief, will be released October 28th. Her other bestselling thrillers are Little Voices, For the Best and she’s the creator and coauthor of the # 1 Audible Charts bestseller and International Thriller Writers award nominated, Young Rich Widows series, set in Providence, RI where she lives. Originally from Miami, Oklahoma, she is a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation. Vanessa was a Sisters in Crime board member and wrote a weekly column for the Providence Journal about her experiences during the first year of the pandemic. She hosts an Instagram Live show, ‘Twas the Night Before Book Launch, where she chats with authors the night before their book is out in the world.

Shauna Lawless is the Chrysalis Award-Winning and British Fantasy Award-Nominated author of the Gael Song trilogy. Her new novel, Daughter of the Otherworld, is out in the U.S. Nov. 11 and is the first book in her Gael Song: Era 2 series. Shauna visits The Otherworlds to chat about * the propaganda of history * her love of learning * secrecy and parenting * whether women were treated fairly in Ireland in the 12th century * her messy writing process * Isolde's fish-out-of-water experiences * Irish culture in the 12th century * schemy Fomorians * things she has in common with Isolde * The Lord of the Rings * Traveling * Personality types and regrets To learn more about Shauna, her Gael Song trilogy and the first book in her Gael Song: Era 2 trilogy, visit her website or follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shauna_lawless_author?igsh=MWs4bW5iZzB2dnBmcQ== Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/shaunalawless.bsky.social or Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@shaunalawlessauthor?_t=ZP-90xL7FuiiKM&_r=1