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On this fast-paced edition of Intermissions, Dr. Brian Luke Seaward steps into the hot seat for a rapid-fire mind gym! From two-minute anxiety resets to stress myth-busting and lightning-round brain training, we explore how calm isn't a personality trait—it's a practiced skill. Get ready for practical tools, quick clarity, and a reminder that resilience can start in under 10 minutes. #Intermissions #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #FlorenzaLee #MindOverAnxiety #BrianLukeSeaward #MentalResilience #StressRelief #MindfulnessMatters

Today in the interrogation chair, it's Patrick "Sarge" O'Donnell, host of the Cops & Writers podcast and author of several books including, POLICE STORIES (The Rookie Years), and THE GOOD COLLAR. Join me as Sarge and I trade some fun cop stories, discuss what it's like going into writing from law enforcement, and how nice Jack Carr is in person. copsandwriters.com | thewritersdossier.com | Voice credit: Hilary Huber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/copsandwriters/ | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@patrickodonnell7928 

Michelle Maryk graduated from Cornell University with a degree in English and attended the Yale Writer's Workshop. For the better part of twenty-five years, she's been a successful voiceover, on-camera commercial, and comedic actor, and she is a dual Swedish and US citizen. The Found Object Society is her debut novel. Killer Women podcast is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #michellemaryk #hyperion

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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 Helen Phifer, author of The Vanishing Bookstore! Elle and Helen talk about writing a cozy book after writing thrillers, the community involved in writing a book, the fun of not knowing what will happen next, and of course, setting a book in Salem. Happy listening! Helen's Bio: Helen Phifer is a bestselling crime writer of nineteen books including the Annie Graham, Lucy Harwin, Beth Adams and Morgan Brookes Detective series. Helen lives in a small town in Cumbria, surrounded by miles of coastline and only a short drive from the beautiful Lake District. She loves reading books that make the hairs on the back of her neck stand on end and is eternally grateful to Stephen King, Dean Koontz, James Herbert and Graham Masterton for scaring her senseless in her teenage years. Find Helen and Her Work Online: https://www.helenphifer.com/ ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Online: https://ellehartford.com

Cry Havoc opens with a teenaged girl arriving at a private school in decline, she's enrolled herself to escape a terrible situation back home. Rebecca Wait creates MAJOR atmosphere to dial up the tension in this remote countryside setting where the teachers still insist on running drills just in case Russia nukes them. And the new teacher's a man. Plus, there's the usual teenage girl drama and an actual school play. Then a mysterious illness begins ravaging the girls. Basically, it's a lot, and Wait explains how these ideas fermented through a writing process equally chaotic (spoiler alert: she's NOT a plotter!). We dish about the similarities between nuclear bomb drills and active shooter/lockdown drills, how challenging the teen years can be, and, of course, mean girls. Learn more about Guest Rebecca Wait: https://www.rebeccawaitauthor.com/ Learn more about Host Melissa Westemeier: https://www.melwestemeier.com/

What happens when the stories of the free are written out of history—and the dead are left unnamed? In The Free and the Dead, Jamie Holmes reveals the extraordinary alliance between Abraham, a Black Seminole leader, and Osceola, a legendary Creek warrior, who defied forced removal and slavery in pre-statehood Florida. This conversation invites us to confront America's “forgotten war,” and the people who stood together when freedom itself was under attack. #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #JamieHolmes #TheFreeAndTheDead #BlackSeminoles #Osceola #HiddenHistory #AmericanHistory #ResistanceStories #UntoldStories #Legacy

In Episode 16 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with #1 New York Times bestselling author Mark Greaney to discuss his newest installment of The Gray Man series, THE HARD LINE—an adrenaline-slick, globe-trotting hunt where Court Gentry discovers he's not the apex predator this time . . . he's the prey. Fast, fresh, and relentlessly propulsive. “Mark Greaney is the Tom Cruise of thriller writers.” —The Washington Post THE HARD LINE:
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In this episode, I sit down with #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson for a candid conversation about building a decades-long writing career. Lisa shares how she got her start in 1980 after a Time magazine article sparked the idea to write romance with her sister, Nancy Bush—back when manuscripts began on a manual typewriter. Together, we talk about rejection, shifting editors, changing publishers, and the mindset required to keep going when the “wolf is at the door.” Lisa also breaks down her writing approach, why she needs strong character motivation, how she handles editorial feedback without losing her voice, and the best advice she'd give her younger self. Chapters: 00:00 Intro + Lisa's career longevity 01:10 The Time magazine spark and starting with Nancy Bush 02:28 The typewriter origin story and the first pages 03:22 Rejections, breaking in, and targeting new lines 04:50 Money pressure, the embezzlement irony, and first sale 05:49 40+ years of ups, downs, and persistence 07:16 Advice for new writers: read widely and finish the book 08:22 Lisa's “two sentences to synopsis” writing method 10:51 Research, time periods, and getting the details right 11:48 Working with editors and navigating story changes 13:55 Idea sparks: Deep Freeze and the power of a simple premise 14:51 Inspiration on the road: the idea that became Without Mercy 16:17 Motivation matters: what makes characters tick 18:44 When things go sideways: contracts, publishers, and pivots 20:28 Names, pen names, and regaining control 24:39 Protecting your process in a changing tech landscape 26:53 What she'd tell her younger self: instincts and trusted partners 29:20 Using trusted readers to evolve a long-running character 31:42 Where to find Lisa online Author's Website: https://lisajackson.com/ Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/lisajacksonfans Author Bio: Lisa Jackson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over ninety-five novels, including Liar, Liar, You Will Pay, After She's Gone, Deserves to Die, Running Scared, and Shiver. She is also the co-author of One Last Breath, Last Girl Standing and the Colony Series, written with her sister and bestselling author Nancy Bush, as well as the collaborative novels Sinister and Ominous, written with Nancy Bush and Rosalind Noonan. There are over thirty million copies of her novels in print and her writing has been translated into twenty languages. She lives with her family and rambunctious dogs in the Pacific Northwest. Readers can visit her online at LisaJackson.com and find her on Facebook. Book Link: https://lisajackson.com/books/you-will-pay-2/ Love this episode? Rate it ⭐️ Thumbs Up

Critically acclaimed thriller author, Taylor Adams, discusses his new release, HER LAST BREATH. Two friends set off to explore in a cave in the remote reaches of the Pacific Northwest only to find that they won't be alone on their adventure. As one horror after another unfolds, questions about each of the women start piling up…but will they survive to find out the answers? “A white-knuckle, read-in-a-sitting thrill ride.”—Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author Listen in as we chat about the nature of courage, why his female protagonists often incorporate elements from a famous, Christmas movie, and what he'd bring along on a caving expedition! https://www.mariesutro.com/twisted-passages-podcast https://tayloradamsauthor.com ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Taylor Adams is the author of several acclaimed. His works have been featured as Book of the Month Main Selections and Amazon Editor's Picks. No Exit has been published in 32 languages and was adapted as a Hulu Original film. Adams lives in Washington State with his family.

Sniffing Out Diamonds: Dogs, Gems, and Mystery with CB Wilson Today I'm thrilled to welcome award-winning mystery author and fellow dog lover C.B. Wilson to the show. C.B. (Cheryl) chats about her latest release, The Fire Diamond, the launch of the Gem Hunter Mysteries—where trained dogs sniff out diamonds. We dive into her background as a gemologist, her beloved Barkview Mysteries (each featuring a different dog breed), and why dogs often steal the spotlight before the humans. From bat dogs to plotting mysteries on horseback—yes, really—this is a must-listen for readers who love dogs, gems, and cozy mysteries with great four-legged characters. For more information on Cheryl, visit: cbwilsonauthor.com 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.

Today in the interrogation chair, it's #1 New York Times Bestselling author of The Gray Man series, Mark Greaney. Listen to what Mark learned about the craft of writing when he was writing with Tom Clancy, get the set up for his 15th Gray Man book, THE HARD LINE, and find out what Mark left under the seat of his car when he got dropped off at the airport on his way to his latest overseas research trip. Mark Greaney always delivers! markgreaneybooks.com | thewritersdossier.com | Voice credit: Hilary Huber

This week on Crime Wave: In Brian Thiems's A KILLER IN THE CORDGRASS, the discovery of a young woman's body in the cordgrass dunes shatters the tranquil veneer of the Spartina Island retirement haven. Retired detective Sean Tanner and Sergeant Charlie Nash peel back layer after layer of evidence—from a stolen credit card to a ruby pendant tied to a decades-old cold case. The mystery deepens when it entwines with secrets from Charlie's own past. With the body count rising and three seemingly separate cases converging, Sean and Charlie must navigate buried truths without losing the tenuous trust they've built. Connect with Brian: https://brianthiem.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 #BrianThiem #AKillerintheCordgrass

In Episode 15 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with #1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward to discuss her debut romantasy, CROWN OF WAR AND SHADOW—a sweeping, slow-burn adventure where a cursed outcast must cross the Badlands, a brooding mercenary offers a dangerous bargain, and a failing barrier lets demons slip into the mortal world. Powerful, fresh, and utterly engrossing. “Absolutely unputdownable!” —Jennifer Armentrout, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author CROWN OF WAR AND SHADOW :
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What if the child you're searching for is someone you've never truly known? In this Intermissions spotlight, Fran Hawthorne gives us a rapid-fire glimpse into the heart of Her Daughter—a story that begins with a cryptic email and unfolds into a powerful exploration of motherhood, estrangement, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive. Quick questions, fast truths, and a novel that will stay with you long after the last page. #Intermissions #FlorenzaLee #FranHawthorne #HerDaughter #QuickReads #BookBuzz #AuthorSpotlight #PsychLit #WomenAuthors #BookCommunity #OnTheAirWithFlorenza

Steve Israel is the only U.S. Congressman who ever retired from the House to open an independent bookstore, Theodore's Books, located in Oyster Bay, NY. President Clinton once called him "one of the most thoughtful Members of Congress", which, Israel noted, isn't saying all that much. He's written three widely praised novels - most recently THE EINSTEIN CONSPIRACY, an historic thriller. Visit his website at https://repsteveisrael.com/einstein-conspiracy/ 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#theuniversityseries #Steveisrael #TheEinsteinConspiracy

In this powerful episode of On the Air with Florenza, Dr. Brian Luke Seaward, author of Mind Over Anxiety, shares how meditation and mindfulness can literally rewire the brain. Drawing from decades of experience coaching Olympic athletes, Navy SEALs, and everyday individuals navigating modern stress, he offers accessible strategies to quiet racing thoughts, improve sleep, and build lasting resilience. If you're ready to move from overwhelm to empowered calm—even in a hyperconnected world—this conversation is your starting point. #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #FlorenzaLee #BrianLukeSeaward #MindOverAnxiety #StressManagement #MentalWellness #ResilienceToolkit #CalmIsASkill

New York Times bestselling author, BA Paris, discusses her chilling new release, WHEN I KILL YOU. Elle believes she knows who has kidnapped and murdered a young woman, and she'll go to any lengths to make sure he is held accountable. Years later, the repercussions of those dark choices are coming back to haunt her…and they may just kill her. “This satisfyingly creepy novel is a solid addition to Paris's collection of nail-biters, including Behind Closed Doors and The Guest.”―Library Journal Listen in as we discuss the incredible real life experience that inspired this story, the dangers facing civilians who try to become armchair detectives, and what part of herself Bernadette likes to insert into her books. https://www.mariesutro.com/twisted-passages-podcast https://www.baparis.com ABOUT THE AUTHOR: B.A. Paris is the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of eight novels including the word-of-mouth hit, Behind Closed Doors, and her latest psychological thriller, When I Kill You. Over nine million editions of her work have been sold worldwide and her books have been translated into 41 languages. Her novel, The Breakdown, has been adapted for film under the title Blackwater Lane. Before becoming an author, B.A. Paris, who spent most of her adult life living in France, worked in finance as a trader before retraining as an English teacher. Today, she writes from her cottage in Hampshire, England.

Mary Kubica is a New York Times bestselling author of thrillers including The Good Girl, Local Woman Missing and She''s Not Sorry. Her books have been translated into over thirty languages and have sold over five million copies worldwide. She's been described as “a helluva storyteller” (Kirkus Reviews) and “a writer of vice-like control” (Chicago Tribune), and her novels have been praised as “hypnotic” (People) and “thrilling and illuminating” (LA Times). She lives outside Chicago with her husband and children. Killer Women podcast is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #marykubica #parkrowbooks

What if your purpose was never missing—just waiting to be unlocked? In Unlocking Your Purpose, Kellie Williams invites readers to move beyond spiritual routines and into a more intentional, Spirit-led life. With personal stories, biblical insight, and soul-searching prompts, this book helps believers step out of stagnation and into clarity, courage, and calling.

Meryl Ain is a writer, author, podcaster, and career educator. Her newest book, Remember to Eat and Other Stories was published in January. She is also the author of two award-winning novels, The Takeaway Men (2020) and Shadows We Carry (2023., The host of the podcast People of the Book, she is also the founder of the Facebook group Jews Love to Read! The group currently has more than 6,100 members. Randi Brenowitz is the immediate past International President of the Melton School for Adult Jewish Learning and has been involved in Jewish learning and philanthropy her entire adult life. She is a retired Human Resources/Organization Development consultant, avid reader and an early and active member of our Facebook group, Jews Love to Read! She lives in Palo Alto, CA with her husband, writer and psychotherapist, Dr. Marty Klein. Stewart is an award-winning journalist and was a Pulitzer Prize nominee three times. He has worked for The Forward, The New York Times, New York Daily News, Long Island Business News, the New York Jewish Week, and the LI Jewish World. He hosts his own weekly cable TV program, Jewish Life. He is married to Meryl and they have three sons and six grandchildren. Meryl's website: https://merylain.com/ Jews Love To Read! https://www.facebook.com/groups/455865462463744 People of the Book: https://www.facebook.com/PeopleOfTheBookWithMerylAin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meryl.ain.9/ Facebook Author Page: facebook.com/MerylAinAuthor/ Amazon: https://a.co/d/ec5DbXn Copyright by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #AuthorsOnTheAir #AuthorsOnTheAirGlobalRadioNetwork #AOTA #PeopleOfTheBook #PeopleOfTheBookPodcast #Podcast #MerylAin #RandiBrenowitz #StewartAin #RememberToEat #ShortStories #RememberToEatAndOtherStories #Marjorie #Alice #TheGreatestGeneration #WWII #WomensArmyCorps #WAC #FamilyCircle #BabyBoomers #WomensRights #ChangingRoleOfWomen #TheSixties #TheSeventies #Antisemitism #CovidPandemic #TheHolocaust #Ancestry #AfterTheHolocaust #ShadowsWeCarry #TheTakeawayMen #MeltonSchoolForAdultJewishLearning #MerylAin #LetsTalkJewishBooks #JewsLoveToRead

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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 Ross Montgomery, author of The Murder at World's End! Elle and Ross talk about the fun of writing historical mysteries, autobiographical characters, starting your mystery career with a locked-room puzzle, and all the weird, wonderful ins and outs of the Halley's Comet Panic. Enjoy! Ross's Bio: Ross Montgomery is the author of award-winning books for children. His novels have been twice shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book of the Year and twice selected for the Waterstones' Children's Book of the Month, as well as chosen for the Sunday Times ‘Top 100 Modern Children's Classics'. His latest, I Am Rebel, was an immediate bestseller, chosen by Waterstones as their Children's Book of the Year 2024. He lives in London with his wife, a baby, and a cat named Fun Bobby. The Murder at World's End is his first adult novel. Find Ross and His Work Online: http://rossmontgomery.co.uk/ ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Online: https://ellehartford.com

Author of a range of historical fiction, Lauren Small's curiosity comes from her thirst to understand how we got to where we are today. Her stories focus on the experiences of everyday people living through enormous events and she explores the roots of discontent, migration, and hope in her new novel Radegonde and the First Crusade. In a sweeping adventure that's part road trip and part coming of age story, a girl from rural France joins the First Crusade with her brother and on her journey to Jerusalem she meets people from across Europe and the Middle East. Lauren discusses her research process, including why Radegonde couldn't eat a potato, what dragons DID exist during the Crusades, and how the roots of modern Christian Nationalism grow out of events that took place 1,000 years ago. Learn more about Guest Lauren Small: http://www.laurensmall.com/ Learn more about Host Melissa Westemeier: https://www.melwestemeier.com/ Purchase Radegonde and the First Crusade: https://brickhousebooks.com/

In Hooked, Caitlin Rother pulls back the curtain on a chilling true-crime case that proves danger doesn't always look dangerous. With razor-sharp reporting and a storyteller's heart, she unravels how control, charm, and coercion can draw someone into a nightmare they never saw coming. This is true crime that doesn't just shock—it reveals. #HookedBook #CaitlinRotherAuthor #TrueCrimeCommunity #CrimeReaders #ToxicLove #JusticeForVictims #NonfictionReads #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #FlorenzaLee

Today in the interrogation chair, it's the two-time Emmy Award winning Joe Battaglia, author of BENEATH THE RINGS. Hear about how Joe got his job as an Olympic television producer for NBC, what his mom recently found in the attic, and how he got a job working for the Newark Star Ledger at the ripe old age of 18. It's Olympic fever time, so find out about Joe Battaglia and BENEATH THE RINGS. booksbybattaglia.com | thewritersdossier.com | Voice credit: Hillary Huber https://www.instagram.com/joebattaglia75/# https://www.facebook.com/joe.battaglia1/ https://x.com/joebattaglia75

In Episode 14 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with New York Times bestselling author Susan Elizabeth Phillips to discuss her new sports romance, AND THE CROWD WENT WILD—messy, funny, tender reinvention with crackling banter, second-chance heat, and a big-hearted swoon that hits like a stadium roar. AND THE CROWD WENT WILD:
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Romance, Monsters, and Muscle: A Chat with Ashley Bennett Today I'm thrilled to welcome Ashley Bennett, author of Muscles and Monsters, the charming and spicy first book in the Leviathan Fitness series. We talk monster romance for the curious, what makes Tegan and Atlas such a perfect (and unexpected) match, and how monsters open the door to deeper emotion, danger, and tenderness. Ashley also shares how the story began during COVID, her favorite monster traits to write, and what's coming next. If you love romance with heart, heat, and a paranormal twist, this episode is for you. For more information on Ashley, visit: ashleybennettauthor.com 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. Author Photo Credit: Unbridled Moments Photography

Sharks. Secrets. A woman haunted by the past. The Shark House by Sara Ackerman is a gripping Hawaiian mystery where marine biology meets emotional survival. With rare shark attacks terrorizing the coast, one woman must face the ocean—and herself—to uncover the truth. Catch Sara Ackerman on Intermissions with Florenza for a fast-paced, behind-the-scenes dive into this unforgettable story. #SaraAckerman #TheSharkHouse #IntermissionsWithFlorenza #FlorenzaLee #BookBuzz #MustRead #WomenAuthors #MysteryReads #EcoFiction #HawaiiLit

Some stories heal. Some stories hold you together. In this powerful episode, Adele opens the heart of her book Our Beautiful Mess and invites us into the spaces we usually hide—the grief, the love, the unanswered prayers, and the moments that shaped who we became. We talk about surviving the breaking, honoring the journey, and finding beauty in the places that still ache. This conversation is for anyone who has ever whispered, “I don't know how I made it—but I did.” #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #FlorenzaLee #OurBeautifulMess #Adele #HealingThroughWords #AuthorSpotlight #WomenWhoWrite #CreativeHealing #PurposeDriven #SpeakYourTruth #PodcastLife

This week on Crime Wave: Bruce Conord's COME AND GET HER is a heart-pounding thriller that thrusts former Special Forces operative Jesse Arroyo back into a world of violence when his teenage daughter vanishes in Mexico, pulling him into the deadly shadows of cartel territory. With time running out and official channels failing him, Jesse partners with a resolute local journalist whose own losses drive her deeper into the hunt, forcing both into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with ruthless narco-killers. Gritty, relentless, and emotionally charged, the novel explores a father's unyielding determination against overwhelming odds. Five stars! #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 #BruceConord #ComeAndGetHer

You don't need more time—you just need to notice the God who's already there. In You're Not Too Busy: It's God's Time Anyway, Pamela Nance Johnson invites readers to slow their hearts without stopping their lives. Through 31 powerful, spirit-filled devotionals woven with scripture, prayer, and worship, this book shows how God meets us right where we are—on the train, in the waiting room, or in the middle of a busy day. This is a devotional for anyone who longs to feel God's presence without having to escape their reality. #PamelaNanceJohnson #YoureNotTooBusy #ItsGodsTimeAnyway #FaithInTheEveryday #ChristianDevotional #SpiritualGrowth #BusyButBlessed #GodInTheDetails #FlorenzaLee #OnTheAirWithFlorenza

Tracy sits down with author/illustrator Sharon Davey to discuss her beautiful new book, Proud Dog published by Penguin Random House Buy the book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/753152/proud-dog-by-sharon-davey/

A mother's search becomes a reckoning when the truth about her daughter changes everything. In Her Daughter, a single email cracks open six years of silence. Alice Wilson hasn't heard from her daughter Esme since she vanished from her life—but now she's been arrested, and Alice is left to piece together a version of her child she never truly knew. As her search intensifies, so does the reckoning: with her marriage, her memories, and the quiet betrayals that shaped them all. Join us as Fran Hawthorne unpacks the emotional terrain of estrangement, the cost of truth, and the courage it takes to confront what we've buried. #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #FlorenzaLee #FranHawthorne #HerDaughter #LiteraryFiction #PsychologicalFiction #MotherDaughter #FamilySecrets #BookPodcast #WomenWhoWrite #AuthorInterview #BookTalk

What happens when professional curiosity turns personal? In A Little Buzzed, Alys Murray delivers a sharp, hilarious, and surprisingly tender rom-com about ambition, vulnerability, and the messy science of desire. With witty banter, emotional depth, and off-the-charts chemistry, this story explores what it really means to take risks—in love, in work, and in trusting yourself when feelings refuse to stay “professional.”

One hookup. One hypothesis. Way too many feelings. A Little Buzzed is proof that love doesn't follow a research plan—and Alys Murray is here to spill the tea in this fast, fun Intermissions chat about chemistry, consent, and writing romance that's both sexy and smart. #Intermissions #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #FlorenzaLee #AlysMurray #ALittleBuzzed #RomComEnergy #SexyReads #BookBuzz #AuthorLife

Alie Dumas-Heidt | The Myth Maker Some stories entertain. Some stories transform. And some… expose the myth you've been living. On today's Intermissions, we're diving into The Myth Maker with author Alie Dumas-Heidt—a novel that peels back the stories we tell to survive and asks what happens when the truth finally speaks. Fast. Honest. Unfiltered. Let's break the myth. The Myth Maker is a story about identity, illusion, and the emotional truths we bury beneath beautiful lies. In this lightning-round conversation, Alie Dumas-Heidt reveals what inspired the story, the questions that haunt her characters, and the myths she had to face while writing it. Because sometimes, the hardest story to rewrite… is your own. #Intermissions #FlorenzaLee #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #TheMythMaker #AlieDumasHeidt #LightningRound #AuthorLife #BookishVibes #WritingCommunity #StoryPower #WomenAuthors #IndieBooks #Bookstagram

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Scott Eden takes us inside the downfall of a brilliant tech millionaire who wanted to start a company in the booming marijuana industry. But betrayals and bad decisions led him down a rabbit hole until he was murdered. The New York Times came out today with a fabulous review of the book: New York Times For more information about Scott and his books, stop by his website: https://www.scotteden.net/. For more information about Carl Vonderau, check here: www.carlvonderau.com. Watch here: YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tq_p_Pbxe08 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/authorsontheair/carl-vonderau-with-scott-egan Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4erMEGxdSjoDY9JBmehvBL #interviews #podcast #bookreview #bookreviewer #promotion #writer #author #writingcommunity #publicity #bookrecommendations #askingforafriend #thankyou

Susan Elizabeth Phillips discusses her new Chicago Stars book AND THE CROWD WENT WILD about a former sex symbol and a quarterback who has lost his mojo for the game. Books available everywhere! Find out more about Susan at susanelizabethphillips.com.

Mutiple award-winning book reviewer Dru Ann Love steps beind the microphone to speak with historical fiction author L.A. Chandlar about her new novel, THE HINDENBURG SPY.

Hey Intermissions fam! I'm thrilled to bring you an inspiring highlight from today's chat with Tracy Mungo, author of A Woman's Business. We pulled one of the most unforgettable moments from our conversation — a reflection on how culture, legacy, and personal choice intersect to redefine strength and love. This is the kind of quote that stays with you… and makes you pause. Don't miss this gem from our interview! #IntermissionsWithFlorenza #FlorenzaLee #TracyMungo #AWomansBusiness #BookLife #AuthorMoment #WomenInStorytelling #PauseAndReflect #QuoteOfTheDay

In this special return episode, Glen Peters steps into a different kind of spotlight. Rather than speaking only about his acclaimed novel Where the Nights Smell Like Bread, Glen joins us to read several of his poems—pieces that hold the same emotional depth, longing, and introspection that shape his fiction. Through each verse, he invites us into the spaces where love lingers, where loss softens into wisdom, and where becoming is still unfolding. Together, we talk about: • How poetry helps him process life and love • Why certain stories demand verse instead of prose • What it means to write from the raw places • And how his creative process becomes a form of self-discovery This is not just an interview—it's a shared breath, a moment of reflection, and a reminder that sometimes the most powerful stories are the ones we dare to feel. #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #GlenPeters #PoetryReading #AuthorPoet #CreativeProcess #HealingThroughWords #QueerVoices #LyricalStories #ArtAsHealing #Florenzalicious

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 Isla Jewell, author of Books & Bewitchment–and many more books besides! Elle and Isla talk about harnessing demons, writing relatable characters, romance as a guide to life, and taxidermy. Enjoy! Isla's Bio: Isla Jewell is the author of the Arcadia Falls series. As Delilah S. Dawson, she is the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Phasma, as well as It Will Only Hurt for a Moment, The Violence, Bloom, Guillotine, House of Idyll, Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire, Mine, Camp Scare, Ride or Die, the Hit series, the Blud series, and the creator-owned comics Ladycastle, Sparrowhawk, and Star Pig. With Kevin Hearne, she co-writes the Tales of Pell. She lives in Georgia with her family. Find Isla and Her Work Online: https://www.islajewell.com/ ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Online: https://ellehartford.com

The pause reveals what the performance hides. In this Intermissions segment, Adele steps into the in-between—the unscripted moments where truth lives loudest. From rapid-fire reflections to heart-check questions, this round reveals the soul behind Our Beautiful Mess and the woman brave enough to write it. Short answers. Big truth. No filter. #Intermissions #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #FlorenzaLee #Adele #SoulPause #TruthMoments #BehindTheBook #AuthorLife #WomenWhoInspire #CreativeJourney

Wildwood, Amy Pease's sequel to Northwoods, gripped me from the first scene when a young woman is discovered missing. We chat about her fictional setting of Shaky Lake, which is based on Wisconsin's Minocqua resort area. The formidable Sheriff Marge North and her son Elia again team up with Alyssa Mason, an FBI agent from Chicago to investigate why and how an undercover informant disappeared. Their search leads them to discover terrifying secrets about a local rehab clinic. Learn what inspired Amy's fascinating and complex characters, the origin story behind Northwoods and Wildwood, and why she cannot hate any of her characters, even the bad guys! Bonus: Amy dishes which sexy Hollywood actor inspired Eli North. Learn more about Guest Amy Pease: https://www.amypeasewrites.com/ Learn more about Host Melissa Westemeier: https://www.melwestemeier.com/

One lie can feel like protection. One truth can change everything. In The Myth Maker, Alie Dumas-Heidt crafts a powerful exploration of self-deception, emotional survival, and the myths we create to make sense of pain. As secrets unravel, so do the stories we tell ourselves—revealing how fragile the line is between memory and truth. In this episode, we talk about: • The emotional roots of storytelling • How myth becomes both armor and prison • Writing through identity, loss, and reckoning This is not just a book—it's a mirror. #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #FlorenzaLee #TheMythMaker #AlieDumasHeidt #WomenWhoWrite #BookTalk #LiteraryFiction #EmotionalTruth #StoryWithinAStory #HealingThroughWords #AuthorInterview #BookPodcast #ReadersOfInstagram ________________________________________

In Episode 12 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with New York Times bestselling author Mary Kubica to discuss her new domestic thriller, IT'S NOT HER—chilling atmosphere, a cabin full of suspects, and twists on twists that will blow your mind. “Cancel your plans, you won't be able to put this one down.” —Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of All the Colors of the Dark Show Notes:
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