On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Jessica Strawser about her latest thriller CATCH YOU LATER. Jessica Strawser is the USA Today bestselling author of The Last Caretaker, The Next Thing You Know, A Million Reasons Why, Forget You Know Me, Not That I Could Tell (a Book of the Month selection), and Almost Missed You. Sh…

Described as “a writer of faraway mysteries,” Eliot Pattison’s travel and interests span a million miles of global trekking. A former resident of Boston and Washington, he resides on an 18th century farm in Pennsylvania with his wife, three children, and an ever-expanding menagerie of animals. Please visit his website at https://eliotpattison.com/S…

This week on Crime Wave: The way we treat the world is a crime—fifteen of them, in fact. The always entertaining Rob Lopresti joins me to talk about his new gig as editor of the great short story anthology, CRIMES AGAINST NATURE. Fifteen stories, written by some of today’s best mystery writers, deal with environmental issues including pollution, wi…

Picture it, you're in New Orleans 1962. You can feel the tension in the air. And feel the humidity of late summer. You've come from Chicago thinking you're taking one job only to find out it's not what you thought. What could possibly go wrong?www.outwithdan.comwww.delsandeen.comAuthors on the Air Global Radio Network

On this episode I am joined by multi-talented Julie Hennrikus and we discuss everything SISTERS IN CRIME as well as community. We Need Community now more than ever.Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

Steve Stratton started his military career at the White House Communications Agency supporting Presidents Ford and Carter, Vice Presidents Rockefeller and Mondale and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. He later transitioned to the US Secret Service and became a Green Beret in 1986. Today he advises cybersecurity companies that support the warfight…

Bestselling author Tracy Clark and Deborah J Ledford discuss ECHO from her award-winning Detective Harriet Foster thriller series set in Chicago. Two murders, 30 years apart, is the next challenge for Harriet and her team as they piece evidence together that links the killings. Harriet’s personal life is no less harrowing as she struggles off the c…

Meryl chats with Michelle about her new novel, Napoleon’s Mirage (November 12, 2024). They discuss how Michelle came to write this sequel to Beyond the Ghetto Gates and the themes she wanted to raise for readers. They also talk about the role of women in history, Napoleon and his relationship to the Jews, and antisemitism then and now. Michelle Cam…

This week on Crime Wave: Erik S. Meyers talks about the second outing in his Sally Witherspoon mystery series—Murder on the Mississippi.Reeling after discovering who murdered her best friend, Sally books a river cruise down the Mississippi to put that terrible time behind her and relax. Unfortunately, relaxation is not to be as she sleuths to get t…

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Sharon Short about her new thriller TROUBLE ISLAND. Sharon Short is the author of sixteen published books. Her newest, Trouble Island, is historical suspense and will be published by Minotaur Books on December 3, 2024.As Jess Montgomery, she writes the historical Kinship Mysteries se…

Andrews & Wilson is New York Times best-selling coauthor team of multiple covert ops and action-adventure thriller series: TIER ONE, SONS of VALOR, THE SHEPHERDS and Tom Clancy’s ACT OF DEFIANCE. DEFENSE PROTOCOL is their latest Tom Clancy thriller. Visit their website at: https://www.andrews-wilson.com/Spies, Lies, and Private Eyes is copyrighted …

Chrissie Dixon is a debut author and lifelong encourager known for uplifting and inspiring storytelling. Her first book, "No Jump in My Trunk," is an empowering fable about courage, self-discovery, and embracing one's unique abilities. Through the journey of its relatable characters, the story resonates with anyone navigating life changes and chall…

Author Elisabeth Nonas will join Florenza to discuss her latest novel, Grace Period. Elisabeth is a talented author known for her heartfelt and humorous storytelling. Grace Period explores the journey of a 70-year-old writing professor, Hannah Greene, who faces the unexpected loss of her younger wife, Grace, just as she enters retirement. Nonas nav…

The critically acclaimed writing duo of Brian Andrews and Jeffery Wilson have cracked the code on the military techno-thriller. With the 25th book in the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan series, Defense Protocol comes at you with a ripped from the headlines plot and puts the reader right in the middle of the action as China plots to move on Taiwan. The Clancy …

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Susan Williams about her new book "Unresolved Lives: Seven Stories of Mayhem Including the Mad Butcher, Sodder Children, and Cabin 13." Susan is a native of Fayette County West Virginia and a former police and courts reporter for The Charleston Gazette.…

This week on Crime Wave: Pip Drysdale joins me to talk about THE CLOSE-UP. Sparks fly when Zoe re-connects with her old boyfriend, Zach, a bartender who inspired her debut novel. Only problem: he’s now a big-time actor, and she’s still working at a flower shop while she tries to figure out a plot for her sophomore novel. Dating him in secret to avo…

We're thrilled to welcome Brett Battles, the New York Times bestselling author known for his gripping spy and mystery thrillers, including the Jonathan Quinn series and sci-fi thrillers. Brett has captivated readers worldwide with 56 books and a prestigious Barry Award for Best Thriller. He’s here today to discuss his latest book, Golden Hour. Plea…

Do you love cookies so much that you'd build a time machine to bypass waiting for them to cook in the oven? Then this is the interview for you!Host Tracy Blom sits down with author / illustrator Jessie Sima to talk about their new book Cookie Time, published by Simon & Shuster.About Jessie: Jessie Sima is an author and illustrator of picture books.…

Thirty full years after Kentucky author Tammy Oberhausen started writing her first novel, THE EVOLUTION OF THE GOSPELETTES is finally in print. Oberhausen’s debut novel was published on November 5th by Fireside Industries, an imprint of the University Press of Kentucky which is run by none other than Kentucky Poet Laureate and New York Times bestse…

Meryl chats with Judy Gruen about her 2024 memoir, Bylines and Blessings, which chronicles her journey to pursue a career in journalism with an Orthodox lifestyle. They talk about balancing motherhood with both a career and a commitment to Jewish values. They also discuss the current wave of antisemitism and its impact on writers. Judy is an award-…

When a man has nothing left to lose, there’s no limit to what he’ll do to reclaim his life. Critically acclaimed bestselling author Adam Hamdy’s latest, Deadbeat starts off with the line, “My name is Peyton Collard and I’m a killer.” A promising life cut short after a tragic accident left him drunk, divorced, and damaged. A mysterious offer to carr…

JENEVA ROSE is the New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including Home Is Where the Bodies Are, You Shouldn’t Have Come Here, The Perfect Marriage, and One of Us Is Dead. Her work has been translated into more than two dozen languages and optioned for film and television. Originally from Wisconsin, she currently lives in Chicago wit…

Today, we are chatting with author Jacqueline Williams to discuss her debut novel, Overcomer. Jacqueline, who has faced and overcome significant life challenges, inspires others as a speaker, minister, podcast host, and author. Despite being born with a severe illness caused by Thalidomide, Jacqueline has overcome numerous physical, mental, and spi…

If you like your historical fiction rich and immersive, The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia is a must read. Ellery Queen Award-winning and bestselling author Juliet Grames, creates a story set in the 1960’s in an isolated village in Calabria. American Francesca Loftfield arrives in town to establish a nursery school. Customs collide and Francesca finds n…

This week on Crime Wave: We all have favorite fictional characters, right? And I had the great pleasure to speak with the alter ego of one of my favorites—Ellen Kirschman, author of the wonderful Dot Meyerhoff series, about Dot’s latest mission, CALL ME CARMELA.Dot, a police psychologist, is (in Ellen’s own words) too dedicated for her own good, a …

Alex Kenna is a prosecutor and an avid Sunday painter. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, son, and giant schnauzer. BURN THIS NIGHT is her second novel. Please visit her website at https://www.alexkenna.com/Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network#authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcomm…

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews authors Wendy Atkins-Sayre and Ashli Quesinberry Stokes about their new book HUNGRY ROOTS: HOW FOOD COMMUNICATES APPALACHIA'S SEARCH FOR RESILIENCE. Ashli Quesinberry Stokes is professor of communication studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Wendy Atkins-Sayre is profess…

Bestselling Cherokee author Vanessa Lillie and Deborah J Ledford discuss the award-winning thriller BLOOD SISTERS, a USA Today Bestseller and Target Book Club and Good Morning America Book Club Pick, featuring Cherokee archaeologist for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Syd Walker, who returns to her roots, determined to solve a crime prompted 15 years …

Shelley Burr is the author of the international bestseller, WAKE. She works at the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment in Canberra, Australia. She grew up splitting her time between Newcastle and Glenrowan.Killer Women Podcast is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network#podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen…

Acclaimed journalist turned award-winning author, John DeDakis brings us a story truly ripped from the headlines. Enemies Domestic features newly minted White House Press Secretary Lark Chadwick as she navigates the daunting new job. Lark is pregnant and the first question she’s asked by a pool reporter is if she intends to abort her unborn child?F…

The most epic battles aren't Good vs Evil, it's Good vs Good. Suzanne Redfearn has given the reader TWO GOOD MEN who want the world to be a better place and move to help that happen. But their goals are polar opposites. Which one would you cheer for?Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

What if you Broadway production opened and it closed after one performance? A Flop. Then a family member has health issues and you return to your hometown. And the local arts and theater group wants to mount your failed Broadway production. What could possibly go wrong, or right? SHOWMANCE is this story.…

James Wade masterfully recreated 1932 East Texas in his latest thriller: HOLLOW OUT THE DARK. The reader can feel and taste the grit of life just at the brink of the Great Depression. Wars can be fought on foreign soils but those fought on the local level seem to have the most collateral damage. A Must Read!…

Join Mystery Writers of America for a spotlight on new and emerging authors. Today's spotlight shines on author Audrey Lee. Her debut, Mechanics of Memory, and asks, “what if” everything we remembered—our most precious memories, never really happened? Audrey discusses her journey to publication and shares some important milestones for aspiring auth…

Police psychologist turned author channels a bit of her own personality into the Dot Meyerhof series. Call me Carmela is the fifth in the series featuring a smart, spunky 50-ish woman who serves as a police psychologist. See the parallels? Dot becomes entangled in a family dispute centering on an adopted young woman wanting to know the story behind…

This week on Crime Wave: Barbara Nickless wowed us all with her Sydney Parnell series, and I’m thrilled that she stopped by to talk about her brand-new (releasing Jan 1, 2025) stand-alone espionage thriller. It’s a real sea change for her. Centered around sisters Cassandra and Nadia Brenner, heirs to a family-owned super yacht business, it is a tal…

MICHAEL CANNELL is the author of A Brotherhood Betrayed: The Man Behind the Rise and Fall of Murder, Inc, and three other works of non-fiction. He has worked as an editor at The New York Times and contributed to The New Yorker and many other publications. He lives in New York City. A more complete catalog of his work may be found at michaelcannell.…

Cara Reinard is a screenwriter and Amazon best-selling author of domestic thrillers, including SWEET WATER, which hit #1 on the Amazon best-seller chart for domestic suspense. Cara has an MFA in Writing from Lindenwood University and resides in the Pittsburgh area with her family and two Bernese mountain dogs. For more information: www.carareinard.…

Bestselling author Noelle Ihli discusses NONE LEFT TO TELL, a riveting and heart-wrenching historical 1850s thriller based on true events, following three women’s parallel stories along their distinct, harrowing journeys.https://www.noellewihli.com/ - https://www.noellewihli.com/signed-copies https://linktr.ee/deborahjledford - https://deborahjledf…

USA Today bestselling author, Jon Lindstrom, came out of the blocks hot with his debut novel Hollywood Hustle. A peek behind the show biz glitz and glamour reveals a darker undercurrent which sweeps up actor Winston Greene when his daughter is kidnapped. The murderous gang wants his movie money—money that doesn’t exist. Greene must beat the kidnapp…

Meryl chats with Meryl Frank about her new memoir, Unearthed: A Lost Actress, a Forbidden Book, and a Search for Life in the Shadow of the Holocaust. They discuss the author’s multi-year, multi-country research journey to unravel the story of what happened to her cousin, Franya Winter, a celebrated actress in the Yiddish Theater who perished during…

Joining us from London is Diane Hinds, a seasoned PR Director, author, and lecturer, who draws from her rich Trinidadian heritage and diverse experiences. Her book "Conquerabia: The Struggle for Identity" tells the poignant story of a young protagonist's journey of self-discovery in Trinidad, blending cultural insights with emotional depth. #DianeH…

Knife River is the fourth in the award winning Sheriff Ty Dawson series. Set in rural Oregon in the 1970’s, a brutal unsolved crime from the past weaves its way into the present and threatens to disrupt the peaceful way of life in this isolated community. Times are changing with the influence of the Vietnam War and social unrest, and a bourgeoning …

Jacquie Pham is a Vietnamese-Australian writer of adult fiction. Growing up in Vietnam during the New Korean wave around 2007, Jacquie started writing short stories about Korean boy bands. She then moved to Australia to attend the University of Sydney—not wanting to let 13-year-old Jacquie down, she has decided to pursue a career as an author. She …

During this episode of On the Air with Florenza, Alex Kenna discusses her newest mystery suspense novel Burn This Night. Alex Kenna is a talented new author who quickly made a name for herself in the mystery genre. Her debut novel, What Meets the Eye, was praised for its gripping plot and well-developed characters. Her latest book, Burn this Night,…

Vince Palamara is the leading civilian Secret Service authority and the author of the books Survivor’s Guilt: The Secret Service and the Failure to Protect President Kennedy (2013), JFK: From Parkland to Bethesda: The Ultimate Kennedy Assassination Compendium (2015), The Not-So-Secret Service: Agency Tales From FDR to the Kennedy Assassination to t…

This week on Crime Wave: What do you get when a part-time PI is hired to investigate the questionable moral integrity of one of Maine’s favorite sons—who’s been nominated for the US Supreme Court? MAINELY MAYHEM, of course! PI Goff Langdon gets thunked in the head and left to die on a boat mooring in the Atlantic Ocean, and that’s just the beginnin…

Welcome to the next episode of the Thought Garden - on Air! Host Alexis Quintal, CEO and Owner of Rosarium has invited entrepreneurs who have a story to tell come to bring out their inner author on this show. Today's guest is Dr. Trent Nessler, a sports physical therapist with 2.5 decades experience, a researcher, published author and innovator in …

During this episode of On the Air with Florenza, Bonnie Kistler discusses her newest psychological thriller, Shell Games. Bonnie Kistler, a former trial lawyer turned bestselling author, is known for her gripping psychological thrillers that often touch on current social issues. Her newest book, "Shell Games," is a thrilling novel about a young wom…

Tessa Wegert is the author of the popular Shana Merchant mysteries, which include Death in the Family, The Dead Season, Dead Wind, The Kind to Kill, Devils at the Door, and The Coldest Case, along with the upcoming North Country thriller series. Her books have received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Shelf Awareness and have been feature…