Podcast appearances and mentions of wanda morris

John Charles in conversation with Connie Briscow and Wanda Morris

Diverse Voices Book Review hosts Hopeton Hay and Amanda Moore discuss their favorite novels of 2024 that were featured in author interviews. For Hopeton, his favorite novels were 54 Miles by Leonard Pitts, Jr., Guide Me Home by Attica Locke, and Kingdom of No Tomorrow by Fabienne Josaphat. Amanda's favorite novels were Flores and Miss Paula by Melissa Riverro, Skin & Bones by Renee Watson, and What You Leave Behind by Wanda Morris. Diverse Voices Book Review Social Media: Facebook - @diversevoicesbookreview Instagram - @diverse_voices_book_review Twitter - @diversebookshay Email: hbh@diversevoicesbookreview.com 

Diverse Voices Book Review contributor Amanda Moore interviewed, Wanda Morris, the author of WHAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND. In her novel, a woman returns to her hometown to restart her career and her life, only to stumble upon a group of individuals whose ruthless ambitions threaten the lives of people in her community. Wanda Morris is the award-winning author of Anywhere You Run and All Her Little Secrets.  You can find out more about Wanda at wandamorriswrites.com.Diverse Voices Book Review Social Media:Facebook - @diversevoicesbookreviewInstagram - @diverse_voices_book_reviewTwitter - @diversebookshayEmail: hbh@diversevoicesbookreview.com

This week on Crime Wave: My guest is the one and only Wanda Morris. Wanda burst onto the mystery writing scene with her 2021 debut ALL HER LITTLE SECRETS, followed it up with the multi-award-winning ANYWHERE YOU RUN. Now she's given us another winner, WHAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND. Deena Wood's life has fallen apart. She's lost her beloved mother, her marriage, and her prestigious job at an Atlanta law firm, so she returns to her childhood home in Brunswick, Georgia, to heal. But when Deena becomes curious about the disappearance of a local landowner, she uncovers a deadly plot of illegal land grabs. WHAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND is more than a wonderful mystery—it's a tapestry of people you'll love meeting and the land and community that *they* love and that keeps them strong. #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 #WandaMorris #WhatYouLeaveBehind Read it!

This week on Crime Wave: My guest is the one and only Wanda Morris. Wanda burst onto the mystery writing scene with her 2021 debut ALL HER LITTLE SECRETS, followed it up with the multi-award-winning ANYWHERE YOU RUN. Now she's given us another winner, WHAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND. Deena Wood's life has fallen apart. She's lost her beloved mother, her marriage, and her prestigious job at an Atlanta law firm, so she returns to her childhood home in Brunswick, Georgia, to heal. But when Deena becomes curious about the disappearance of a local landowner, she uncovers a deadly plot of illegal land grabs. WHAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND is more than a wonderful mystery—it's a tapestry of people you'll love meeting and the land and community that *they* love and that keeps them strong. #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 #WandaMorris #WhatYouLeaveBehind Read it!

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.In today's episode, we chat with Wanda Morris, a former lawyer turned acclaimed author. Wanda shares her journey from the legal field to becoming a full-time writer, the life-changing events that inspired her to pursue her passion, and the intricate process of crafting compelling legal thrillers and mysteries.  She also shares her latest book, "What You Leave Behind," and offers book recommendations for listeners.Episode Highlights:Wanda's transition from a corporate lawyer to a full-time author.This pivotal moment led Wanda to revisit and complete her first book.Insights into her latest release, "What You Leave Behind," and its captivating plot.How Wanda integrates her legal background into her writing.The challenges and rewards of shifting from legal writing to creative storytelling.Wanda's reading habits and book recommendations that inspire her writing.Book Recommendations:"The Night of the Storm" by Nishita Perekh"You Know What You Did" by K.T. NguyenConnect with Wanda Morris:Website: Wanda Morris WritesWant to check out more book recommendations?Visit What to Read Next Blog for reader tips, popular books like recommendations, and many more posts. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: IP29FC0QKB6DV2UEBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.

What do we leave behind? This is the question that expert author Wanda Morris poses with her latest novel. And this isn't a rhetorical1 question. This is about Legacy and this is about Humanity and this is about Love. Where do we land up?? What will WE leave behind?

What do we leave behind? This is the question that expert author Wanda Morris poses with her latest novel. And this isn't a rhetorical1 question. This is about Legacy and this is about Humanity and this is about Love. Where do we land up?? What will WE leave behind?

Wanda Morris discusses the first pages of her latest novel, Anywhere You Run, how she represented the racist language of the time period, why she felt it necessary to do so, and the bridge she creates as she moves from a powerful third-person prologue with a different point of view to the first-person voice of Violet in her opening chapter.Morris' first pages can be found here.Help local bookstores and our authors by buying this book on Bookshop.Click here for the audio/video version of this interview.The above link will be available for 48 hours. Missed it? The podcast version is always available, both here and on your favorite podcast platform.Wanda Morris's Anywhere You Run was called one of the Best Crime Novels of the Year by the New York Times, NPR, Washingting Post, CrimeReads, and many more. She is also the author of All Her Little Secrets, which has been praised by Karin Slaughter as "brilliantly nuanced" and was reviewed by The Boston Globe, LA Times, New York Times, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Seattle Times, and South Florida Sun Sentinel among others. It was named as one of the "Best Books of 2021" by Hudson Booksellers and selected as the #1 Top Pick for Library Reads by librarians across the country. It was also serialized in Entertainment Weekly and selected as a Marie Claire book club pick and has been optioned for a Showtime limited series. Wanda is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and Crime Writers of Color. A corporate attorney and former President of the Georgia Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel, Wanda established a signature female empowerment program known as the Women's Initiative. She is married, the mother of three and lives in Atlanta, Georgia.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 7amnovelist.substack.com

Good morning everyone. I just want to tell you about what we're doing next on the 7am novelist, which is something I'm lamely calling “Passages of Summer.” But the upcoming episodes this summer won't be so lame, because we're going to be talking about one of the most difficult parts of a story or novel or memoir to get right: The first pages. I'll be interviewing over forty writers as we read and analyze the beginning pages of their novels in hopes of helping you with your own. We'll have Idra Novey, Caroline Leavitt, Paul Rudnick, Amina Gautier, David Heska Wanbli Weiden, and many more. Take a look at our schedule below:PASSAGES OF SUMMER ‘23 RELEASE SCHEDULEAll episodes will be pre-recorded and released at 7am EST. They can be found on 7amnovelist.substack.com and your favorite podcast platforms.May 25: Elizabeth Graver on KantikaMay 29: Vanessa Hua on Forbidden CityMay 31: Marisa Crane on I Keep My Exoskeletons to MyselfJune 2: Jane Roper on Society of Shame~~~June 5: Nathaniel Miller on The Memoirs of Stockholm SvenJune 7: Juliette Fay on The Half of ItJune 9: VV Ganeshananthan on Brotherless Night~~~June 12: Jasmin Hakes on HulaJune 14: Julie Carrick Dalton on The Last BeekeeperJune 16: Amina Gautier on “Lost and Found” in The Loss of All Lost Things~~~June 19: Henriette Lazaridis on Terra NovaJune 21: Frances de Pontes Peebles on The Air You BreatheJune 23: BA Shapiro on Metropolis~~~June 26: Daphne Kalotay on “Relativity” in The Archivists: StoriesJune 28: Wanda Morris on Anywhere You RunJune 30: Idra Novey on Take What You Need~~~July 3: Aaron Hamburger on Hotel CubaJuly 5: Caroline Leavitt on Days of WonderJuly 7: Joanna Rakoff on My Salinger Year~~~July 10: Rachel Barenbaum on Atomic AnnaJuly 12: Alix Ohlin on Dual CitizensJuly 14: Maya Shanbhag Lang on What We Carry~~~July 17: Kirthana Ramisetti on Advika and the Hollywood WivesJuly 19: EB Moore on Loose in the Bright FantasticJuly 21: Allegra Goodman on Sam~~~July 24: Kelly Ford on The HuntJuly 26: Alta Ifland on Speaking to No. 4July 28: Suzanne Berne on The Blue Window~~~July 31: Neema Avashia on Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain PlaceAugust 2: Jessica Keener on Night SwimAugust 4: Hank Phillippi Ryan on The House Guest~~~August 7: Nancy Crochiere on GracelandAugust 9: Elizabeth Silver on The MajorityAugust 11: Alyssa Songsiridej on Little Rabbit~~~August 14: Sara Johnson Allen on Down Here We Come UpAugust 16: Julie Gerstenblatt on Daughters of NantucketAugust 18: Paul Rudnick on Farrell Covington and the Limits of Style~~~August 21: Rachel Kadish on The Weight of InkAugust 23: Angel Di Zhang on The Light of Eternal SpringAugust 25: Charlotte Rixon on The One That Got Away~~~August 28: Virginia Pye on The Literary Undoing of Victoria SwannAugust 30: Isa Arsén on Shoot the MoonSeptember 1: Shilpi Suneja on House of CaravansSeptember 4: David Heska Wanbli Weiden on Winter Counts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 7amnovelist.substack.com

Diverse Voices Book Review contributor Amanda Moore interviewed Wanda Morris, author of the crime novel ANYWHERE YOU RUN.  The plot as described on her web site: "...twenty-one year old Violet Richards finds herself in more trouble than she's ever been in her life. Suffering a brutal attack of her own, she kills the man responsible. But with the color of Violet's skin, there is no way she can escape Jim Crow justice in Jackson, Mississippi. Before anyone can find the body or finger her as the killer, she decides to run..." Diverse Voices Book Review Social Media:Facebook - @diversevoicesbookreviewInstagram - @diverse_voices_book_reviewTwitter - @diversebookshayEmail: hbh@diversevoicesbookreview.comWeb site: https://diversevoicesbookreview.wordpress.com/ 

“When I tell you I'm living the dream Olivia, I'm living the dream!” Wanda Morris returns to the podcast to talk about her second novel, ANYWHERE YOU RUN, published by William Morrow in October, a follow up to her acclaimed debut, ALL HER LITTLE SECRETS. Wanda's novel is what she calls a “coming of age story, with a few dead bodies thrown in,” is set in Jackson, Mississippi in 1964, focusing on sisters Marigold and Violet and how their lives change when they each leave the only home they've ever known, to save their own futures. ANYWHERE YOU RUN is available in hardcover from William Morrow, and in audio from HarperAudio. For more on the author visit https://wandamorriswrites.com/ Wanda will be part of the Brandeis Books & Author event in Phoenix on March 13. For ticket info: https://www.brandeisphoenix.org/2023ba.html

From the award-winning author of All Her Little Secrets comes yet another gripping, suspenseful novel where, after the murder of a white man in Jim Crow Mississippi, two Black sisters run away to different parts of the country . . . but can they escape the secrets they left behind?It's the summer of 1964 and three innocent men are brutally murdered for trying to help Black Mississippians secure the right to vote. Against this backdrop, twenty-one year old Violet Richards finds herself in more trouble than she's ever been in her life. Suffering a brutal attack of her own, she kills the man responsible. But with the color of Violet's skin, there is no way she can escape Jim Crow justice in Jackson, Mississippi. Before anyone can find the body or finger her as the killer, she decides to run. With the help of her white beau, Violet escapes. But desperation and fear leads her to hide out in the small rural town of Chillicothe, Georgia, unaware that danger may be closer than she thinks.Back in Jackson, Marigold, Violet's older sister, has dreams of attending law school. Working for the Mississippi Summer Project, she has been trying to use her smarts to further the cause of the Black vote. But Marigold is in a different kind of trouble: she's pregnant and unmarried. After news of the murder brings the police to her door, Marigold sees no choice but to flee Jackson too. She heads North seeking the promise of a better life and no more segregation. But has she made a terrible choice that threatens her life and that of her unborn child? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crime Fictions Picks of the Month hosts Hopeton Hay, Scott Montgomery, Molly Odintz, and Amanda Moore discussed their favorite recently released favorite crime fiction ANYWHERE YOU RUN by Wanda Morris, SOUTH CENTRAL NOIR edited by Gary Phillips, and THE FAMILY GAME by Catherine Steadman.

In this episode, Wanda Morris takes us through a roller coaster of emotions with this novel. We even came up with our own conspiracy theories by the end of the book!

On this episode we spend some quality time with our friend Wanda Morris! The acclaimed author of 2021's #1 Library Reads Pick ALL HER LITTLE SECRETS (which is being adapted by Uzo Aduba as a limited series for Showtime!), joins us to talk about her brand-new gripping, suspenseful novel, ANYWHERE YOU RUN (just released on 10/25/22 by William Morrow Books). Wanda tells us about her gut-wrenching research into Jim Crow-era Mississippi, the difficult decision to keep the language of the time authentic in her writing, the food and music at play in her novel, and all about her writing process and path to publication.

John Charles in conversation with Wanda Morris

Declared one of the “Fifteen Standout Historical Fiction Books to Read This Year” by Oprah Daily, Wanda M. Morris delivers on her new book, Anywhere You Run. Morris takes the reader on a high-stakes journey from Jackson, Mississippi to Cleveland, Ohio, following the lives of two sisters in the Jim Crow South of 1964. A corporate attorney and board member for the International Thriller Writers, Wanda Morris knows how to write superb thrillers. From Amazon.com: Bestselling author, Karin Slaughter, has described Wanda M. Morris as a "vibrant and welcome new voice to the thriller space." As a corporate attorney, Wanda M. Morris has worked in the legal departments of some of America's top Fortune 100 companies. She is an accomplished presenter and leader. Wanda previously served as President of the Georgia Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel, in which she established a signature female empowerment program known as the Women's Initiative. She is an alumna of the Yale Writers Workshop and Robert McKee's Story Seminar. Wanda is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America and Crime Writers of Color. She is married, the mother of three, and lives in Atlanta, Georgia. All Her Little Secrets is her debut novel. In this episode, you'll discover: Why research is important for historical fiction How to incorporate your own experiences in your storytelling How to combine work and pleasure when it comes to travel Links: J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/ J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/ Zach Bohannon - https://zachbohannon.com/ Wanda M. Morris - https://wandamorriswrites.com/ Anywhere You Run - https://books2read.com/anywhereyourun Three Story Method: Writing Scenes - https://books2read.com/threestorymethodws Best of BookTook - https://bestofbooktok.com/ Story Rubric - http://storyrubric.com Nonfic Rubric - http://nonficrubric.com Scene Rubric - http://scenerubric.com Proudly sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://kobowritinglife.com/ and Atticus - https://www.atticus.io/ Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com Audio production by Geoff Emberlyn - http://www.emberletter.com/ Website Design by Word & Pixel - http://wordandpixel.com/ Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/ *Full disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersink/support

Wanda Morris, author of All Her Little Secrets, is interviewed by Robert Justice. Links Wanda's Website Robert Justice's Website Crime Writers of Color Website Subscribe to the Crime Writers of Color Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeartRadio Podcast Music Provided by Chris Lang Jazz

Everyone is talking about HER LITTLE SECRETS, Wanda Morris's roller coaster of a debut thriller. She came to A Mighty Blaze to chat with fellow bestselling author Hank Philippi Ryan about her whirlwind release, the C-suite setting, and what the book's original title had to do with...elephants? It's a conversation you won't want to miss! Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Wanda M. Morris is an alumna of the Yale Writers' Workshop and Robert McKee's Story Seminar. She is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America and Crime Writers of Color. As a corporate attorney, she has worked in the legal departments of several Fortune 100 companies. An accomplished presenter and leader, Morris has previously served as president of the Georgia chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel and is the founder of its Women's Initiative, an empowerment program for female in-house lawyers. Morris is married, the mother of three and lives in Atlanta, Georgia. All Her Little Secrets is her debut novel.Twitter Handle @WandaMo14Facebook Page @WandaMorrisWriterInstagram Handle @wandamowritesWebsite URL www.wandamorriswrites.com***********Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SINCnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime

Kate has a fun and exciting book announcement and Doree dips her toe into meal planning. Then, Wanda Morris, corporate attorney and author, joins the pod to talk about the joy of getting facials and eating homemade pizza, how she wrote her book All Her Little Secrets over the course of 13 years, and why she wrote her book with a Black, middle-aged female protagonist.To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com.Visit forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show.Follow the podcast on Twitter (@Forever35Pod) and Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and join the Forever35 Facebook Group (Password: Serums). Sign up for the newsletter! At forever35podcast.com/newsletter.This episode is sponsored by:TODAYTIX - Go to todaytix.com/forever35 for $10 off your first purchase ETSY - Use code WELCOME10 at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Ends March 31st, 2022. ZOCDOC - Go to zocdoc.com/forever35 and download the zocdoc app to sign-up for free and book a top-rated doctor. WEALTHFRONT - To start building your wealth, and get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/FOREVER. VIONIC SHOES - Enjoy free shipping at vionicshoes.com with promo code FOREVER35. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wanda (a 2021 "Writer to Watch," according to Publisher's Weekly) discusses her much-touted debut thriller, plus she shares her journey from the "black hole" of querying agents to having her novel go to auction.  https://wandamorriswrites.com/

#authors #othervoices #interview #podcast #live #books #conversation #listen #watch #books #reading #writerslife #writingcommunity #authorsontheair About our guest Wanda Morris: As a corporate attorney, Wanda M. Morris has worked in the legal departments of some of America's top Fortune 100 companies. She is an accomplished presenter and leader. Wanda previously served as President of the Georgia Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel, in which she established a signature female empowerment program known as the Women's Initiative. She is an alumna of the Yale Writers Workshop and Robert McKee's Story Seminar. Wanda is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America and Crime Writers of Color. She is married, the mother of three, and lives in Atlanta, Georgia. All Her Little Secrets is her debut novel. www.wandamorriswrites.com About our Guest Host Cheryl Head: Originally from Detroit, Cheryl A. Head now lives on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., where she has navigated a successful career as a writer, television producer, filmmaker, broadcast executive and media funder. Her self-published debut novel, Long Way Home: A World War II Novel, was a 2015 Next Generation Indie Book Award finalist in both the African American Literature and Historical Fiction categories. Her award-winning, Charlie Mack Motown Mystery series (Bywater Books) is set in Detroit featuring a black, lesbian private investigator. When not writing fiction, Head consults on a wide range of diversity issues. She is a Senior Associate at Livingston Associates, a member of the Bouchercon Board of Directors, and former Director of Inclusion for the board of the Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS). http://cherylhead.com/ Authors on the Air host Pam Stack is a book junkie, cat wrangler and an internationally awarded women's advocate. facebook.com/authorsontheair / www.authorsontheair.com This is a copyrighted podcast owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network LLC.

#authors #othervoices #interview #podcast #live #books #conversation #listen #watch #books #reading #writerslife #writingcommunity #authorsontheair About our guest Wanda Morris: As a corporate attorney, Wanda M. Morris has worked in the legal departments of some of America's top Fortune 100 companies. She is an accomplished presenter and leader. Wanda previously served as President of the Georgia Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel, in which she established a signature female empowerment program known as the Women's Initiative. She is an alumna of the Yale Writers Workshop and Robert McKee's Story Seminar. Wanda is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America and Crime Writers of Color. She is married, the mother of three, and lives in Atlanta, Georgia. All Her Little Secrets is her debut novel. www.wandamorriswrites.com About our Guest Host Cheryl Head: Originally from Detroit, Cheryl A. Head now lives on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., where she has navigated a successful career as a writer, television producer, filmmaker, broadcast executive and media funder. Her self-published debut novel, Long Way Home: A World War II Novel, was a 2015 Next Generation Indie Book Award finalist in both the African American Literature and Historical Fiction categories. Her award-winning, Charlie Mack Motown Mystery series (Bywater Books) is set in Detroit featuring a black, lesbian private investigator. When not writing fiction, Head consults on a wide range of diversity issues. She is a Senior Associate at Livingston Associates, a member of the Bouchercon Board of Directors, and former Director of Inclusion for the board of the Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS). http://cherylhead.com/ Authors on the Air host Pam Stack is a book junkie, cat wrangler and an internationally awarded women's advocate. facebook.com/authorsontheair / www.authorsontheair.com This is a copyrighted podcast owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network LLC.

#authors #othervoices #interview #podcast #live #books #conversation #listen #watch #books #reading #writerslife #writingcommunity #authorsontheair About our guest Wanda Morris: As a corporate attorney, Wanda M. Morris has worked in the legal departments of some of America's top Fortune 100 companies. She is an accomplished presenter and leader. Wanda previously served as President of the Georgia Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel, in which she established a signature female empowerment program known as the Women's Initiative. She is an alumna of the Yale Writers Workshop and Robert McKee's Story Seminar. Wanda is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America and Crime Writers of Color. She is married, the mother of three, and lives in Atlanta, Georgia. All Her Little Secrets is her debut novel. www.wandamorriswrites.com About our Guest Host Cheryl Head: Originally from Detroit, Cheryl A. Head now lives on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., where she has navigated a successful career as a writer, television producer, filmmaker, broadcast executive and media funder. Her self-published debut novel, Long Way Home: A World War II Novel, was a 2015 Next Generation Indie Book Award finalist in both the African American Literature and Historical Fiction categories. Her award-winning, Charlie Mack Motown Mystery series (Bywater Books) is set in Detroit featuring a black, lesbian private investigator. When not writing fiction, Head consults on a wide range of diversity issues. She is a Senior Associate at Livingston Associates, a member of the Bouchercon Board of Directors, and former Director of Inclusion for the board of the Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS). cherylhead.com/ Authors on the Air host Pam Stack is a book junkie, cat wrangler and an internationally awarded women's advocate. facebook.com/authorsontheair / www.authorsontheair.com This is a copyrighted podcast owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network LLC.

Announcing the HarperCollins titles that were selected for the November 2021 LibraryReads list. Congratulations to Wanda M. Morris, author of ALL HER LITTLE SECRETS, which was the #1 selection this month; Julie Tieu, author of THE DONUT TRAP; and Louise Erdrich, author of THE SENTENCE. We also congratulate Ann Patchett, whose book, THESE PRECIOUS DAYS, received numerous votes and a Hall of Fame selection! Be sure to stay tuned for clips from the authors. For more information on these titles, go to: https://bit.ly/3DLioUB Full reaction video from Wanda Morris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoXQnDbb_wU&t=1s We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message—it might end up on the show! You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary).

How can television reporter Lily Atwood keep a secret private when she's in the public's eye? Find out in Her Perfect Life. Hank Phillippi Ryan speaks from personal experience as an investigative reporter about always being on when out in public, exploring standalone books versus series books, and her pandemic-inspired platform for authors, The Back Room.HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN is the USA Today bestselling author of 13 psychological thrillers, winning the genre's most prestigious awards: five Agathas, four Anthonys, and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. She is also an investigative reporter for Boston's WHDH-TV, winning 37 EMMYs. Book reviewers call her “a master of suspense” and a “superb and gifted storyteller.” THE FIRST TO LIE garnered a Publishers Weekly starred review and is nominated for the Anthony Award for Best Novel and Mary Higgins Clark Award. Watch for HER PERFECT LIFE on September 14, 2021, which received starred reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly, which called it "A superlative thriller."Visit Hank at her website www.hankphillippiryan.com and at The Back Room for virtual author events.Get to know Hank - The Tart Words Baker's Dozen:1.   Plotter or Pantser? Combo? Pantser yearning to be Plotter.2.  Tea or Coffee? Coffee! Until 5pm. Then tea.3.  Beer, Wine, or Cocktails? Red wine.4.  Snacks: Sweet or Savory? Savory, any day. Pizza, chips, pretzels, almonds.5.  Indie Published, Traditionally Published, or Hybrid? Traditionally6.  Strict Writing Schedule: Yes or No: Has schedule, yes. Keeps schedule, no.7.  Strictly Computer or Mix It Up? Computer.8.  Daily Goal: Yes or No: Yes.9.  Formal Track Progress: Yes or No: Yes. On a pencil-lined legal pad.10. Special Writing Spot? This desk. In my study. Where I used to look out at a stand of sugar maples, but now my windows are blacked out for Zoom.11. Writer's Block? No such thing. For me, writer's block is a fancy name for fear.12. File of Ideas: Yes or No: Yes. However--it is empty.13. Favorite Author(s)? Edith Wharton. Shakespeare. Hunter S. Thompson. Tom Wolfe. Contemporary authors? WAY too hard to list.But debuts to watch? I've recently loved the first novels of Wanda Morris, Yasmin Angoe, Ashley Winstead, Vera Kurian, Amanda Jayatissa, Scott Shepherd.

WRITERS' BLOCK: Ron Block talks with Monica West, Author of Revival Season & Wanda M. Morris, Author of All Her LIttle Secrets. Both are debutnovels and stunning examples of imortant Diverse Voices.

Wanda Morris, CPA, CA, from the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP), and Doretta discuss the key financial lessons learned by Canadians when they retire, and what to do when planning for your golden years to avoid financial shock.

It's a Pitch Wars interview extravaganza! This week, we celebrate the amazing mentoring program that brought us all together. We're joined by Pitch Wars Managing Director Kellye Garrett as well as our mentees Halley Sutton, Nigar Alam, and Wanda Morris. Get a sneak preview of their manuscripts (all of which happen to feature unlikeable female characters!) before the Pitch Wars Agent Showcase starts on February 6th.

This week, Peter speaks with Wanda Morris from the Canadian Association of Retired Persons about CARP's submission to the steering committee looking at a national pharmacare program.

This week, Peter speaks with Wanda Morris from the Canadian Association of Retired Persons about CARP's submission to the steering committee looking at a national pharmacare program.

Wanda Morris, VP of Advocacy for CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons) talks about hospital failing seniors.

This week, Peter speaks with Wanda Morris, vice president of advocacy for the Canadian Association of Retired People about the Canadian Pension Plan and that their retirement finances are already off to a decent start thanks to the fund.

This week, Peter speaks with Wanda Morris, vice president of advocacy for the Canadian Association of Retired People about the Canadian Pension Plan and that their retirement finances are already off to a decent start thanks to the fund.

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Ontario residents were shocked rocked by Patrick Brown's resignation as head of the Ontario PC party after receiving allegations of sexual misconduct. He's just one of the politicians forced out for that reason. Libby talks to crisis communications expert Allan Bonner to get his take. Plus – It's been recognized as an epidemic as real as diabetes or opioid addiction. Recently, British Prime Minister Teresa May appointed a Minister for Loneliness to tackle the scourge of social isolation. Libby talks to CARP's VP advocacy Wanda Morris to get her perspective.

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It's become something of a tradition: newly minted federal party leaders coming to speak to the CARP AGM. After all, the older demographic votes in overwhelming numbers. At 38, Conservative Party of Canada leader, Andrew Scheer is the youngest of the three. He dropped by the studio to talk with Libby before addressing the group. Plus – How to get the government working for Zoomers! Libby talks to CARP's VP Advocacy Wanda Morris about the organization's priorities for the coming year.

On this episode of the Mindful Money podcast, Deirdre McMurdy interviews Wanda Morris, Vice President of Advocacy & COO of CARP, about aging mindfully.

Wanda Morris from CARP joins AM640 and discusses some of the issues faced by seniors, issues that have been driving them to food banks to fill their cupboards. 

A recent State Farm survey singling out older drivers as a danger has sparked a storm of criticism. Libby is joined by CARP's VP Advocacy Wanda Morris to talk about it. And – A recently released 2016 StatsCan census revealed that for the first time in Canada, single-person households have become the most common living arrangement. The trend, like all the other key changes in the way we live was driven by Zoomers. Libby talks to Laurent Martel, Director of the demography division at Statistics Canada.

A recent State Farm survey singling out older drivers as a danger has sparked a storm of criticism. Libby is joined by CARP

Bob Komsic fills in for Libby Znaimer While banks may be telling us that they have our best interests in mind, their employees are spinning a different tune. Bob talks about it with Wanda Morris, the VP Advocacy of CARP, and member of the Ontario Securities Commission Seniors Expert Advisory Committee. And – June is World Elder Abuse Awareness month. Bob talks with Rochella Vassell from Elder Abuse Ontario, about what they're doing to recognize this very important issue.

Bob Komsic fills in for Libby Znaimer While banks may be telling us that they have our best interests in mind, their employees are spinning a different tune. Bob talks about it with Wanda Morris, the VP Advocacy of CARP, and member of the Ontario Securities Commission Seniors Expert Advisory Committee. And

CARP is calling for public inquiry following the confession of former nurse Elizabeth Wettlaufer

Wanda Morris says long-term care for seniors needs more funding, more staff training, and more innovation.

Nursing homes across Ontario received a 67 cent increase per resident funding for meals from the province. It may not seem like a lot, but it

CARP – a new vision of aging – is expanding to open an office in British Columbia to better serve Western Canada. CARP VP of Advocacy Wanda Morris will be going west to head up this new office, and she joins Libby to talk about it. And – What is the senior boomerang generation? Libby talks with author, and VP of ZoomerLive and Zoomer U, David Cravit, to learn more.

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This year is 100th Anniversary of the battle at Vimy Ridge. Libby talks with Christopher Sweeney, the President of the Vimy Ridge Foundation, about what it was, and why it was such an important event in Canadian history. And

This year is 100th Anniversary of the battle at Vimy Ridge. Libby talks with Christopher Sweeney, the President of the Vimy Ridge Foundation, about what it was, and why it was such an important event in Canadian history. And – The Ontario government is taking steps to protect your savings from unscrupulous advisors and it's the result of a CARP initiative. Libby is joined by CARP's VP of Advocacy Wanda Morris to talk about it.

On Monday, Conservative Party Leadership candidates Lisa Raitt and Michael Chong were in the Zoomerplex for a chat with CARP members about what they stand for, and why they are the best candidates for Canadians. Wanda Morris, CARP COO and VP of Advocacy join us to talk about what they said.

It is now illegal for power companies to cut customers off in the winter. That bill was rushed through Queen

Hydro is dominating the new session at Queen

The family of a man who was violently beaten in his sleep at his nursing home is furious and want to know why such assaults can't be prevented. Wanda Morris, Vice President of Advocacy and COO of CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons

A civilian member of the police services board has asked the city manager to investigate for allegedly hiding important issues from the public.Lloyd Ferguson. City Councillor, Ward 12, City of Hamilton The family of a man who was violently beaten in his sleep at his nursing home is furious and want to know why such assaults can't be prevented.Wanda Morris, Vice President of Advocacy and COO of CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons A forum was held last night at Mohawk College about the City of Hamilton's growing crisis of opioid use. Debbie Bang, St. Joseph's Manager of Addiction Services

It was two days before Tammy Carbino learned about the extent of her father's injuries after he was found bloodied and bruised walking the halls of St. Joseph

CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons) has launched a campaign

Wanda Morris says it is all too common for seniors to lose money they have saved for years.

The Federal Budget was released on Tuesday. Did the Liberals fall short when it comes to Zoomers? Wanda Morris, CARP VP of Advocacy and COO joined Libby today to talk about the budget.

It's likely that the Liberals' controversial legislation on medically assisted dying will come up against obstacles in the Senate.Some senators say there's no way they will pass the bill by the court-appointed deadline of June 6th. And there's a possibility it may not pass at all if it's not amended to allow advance requests from those diagnosed with conditions such as dementia. The Vice President of Advocacy and COO of CARP , Wanda Morris joins Jane Brown in Studio along with Senator James Cowan and take your calls.

Do you recall The Liberal Party's campaign pledging that it would eliminate the Conservative government's plan to raise the OAS eligibility age to 67 from 65 by 2029? Well, it appears that the new government is delivering on this promise despite arguments from bureaucrats who claim this change is going against a global trend among other developed countries who are all planning to raise their pension ages to 67 or even higher.With Canada keeping the Old Age Security eligibility age at 65 there are concerns that this plan would be very costly. According to The Globe and Mail a new, secret government internal policy paper references this promise which directly affects Zoomers and their pensions. How do you feel about keeping the age to receive old age security at 65? Jane Brown speaks with CARP's VP of Advocacy and COO Wanda Morris who weighs in on this very important issue for Zoomers.

This week the Ontario Government tabled a budget that will offer financial relief for some Zoomers and increase costs for others. Who wins and who loses? Libby find out from CARP's VP of Advocacy and COO Wanda Morris.Plus , It's being called the perfect antidote to the stigma of mental illness and the distorted view of the doctors who take care of the mentally ill. Libby talks with Dr. David Goldbloom about his new book

This week the Ontario Government tabled a budget that will offer financial relief for some Zoomers and increase costs for others. Who wins and who loses? Libby find out from CARP's VP of Advocacy and COO Wanda Morris.Plus , It's being called the perfect antidote to the stigma of mental illness and the distorted view of the doctors who take care of the mentally ill. Libby talks with Dr. David Goldbloom about his new book €œHow Can I Help?€ A Week in My Life as a Psychiatrist.€

This week, we saw two discouraging reports on wait times in Canada's health care system. One deals with getting care in emergency rooms in the GTA. The other says that compared to people in other countries, Canadians have a hard time getting same-day or next-day appointments with a family doctor. Libby talks to Kathleen Morris of the Canadian Institute for Health Information about both of these reports. Plus , this week CARP welcomed a new Vice-President of Advocacy. Libby sits down with Wanda Morris to talk about what challenges she's excited for and ready to tackle in her new role.

This week, we saw two discouraging reports on wait times in Canada's health care system. One deals with getting care in emergency rooms in the GTA. The other says that compared to people in other countries, Canadians have a hard time getting same-day or next-day appointments with a family doctor. Libby talks to Kathleen Morris of the Canadian Institute for Health Information about both of these reports. Plus , this week CARP welcomed a new Vice-President of Advocacy. Libby sits down with Wanda Morris to talk about what challenges she's excited for and ready to tackle in her new role.

Join Kevin, Nancy and friend of the podcast Jim (from a previous episode) welcome Ken Morisson as we take a skeptical look at guns, the myth and differences between the US and Canada. Guns have become a huge issue within our society and strike fearin the hearts of many regular citizens, this episode will inform you about what actually goes on in Canada today. Nancy takes us into another This Day in History Wanda Morris gives us an update on the battle for dying with Dignity and a gun manufacturer writes bible verses on the AR-15? This episode was pre-recorded

Ever second-guessed a career choice? Ever considered a dramatic change in your work? Wanda Morris is the CEO of Dying with Dignity, the national organization working to stop unwanted suffering at end-of-life. But before she became a social activist, she had a very different role: she was an ambitious young Chartered Accountant intent on making it in the corporate world. If you want to know how dying with dignity ties into our Unitarian values, or if you are wondering about your own life’s work, come and be enlightened, informed and inspired!

Kevin and Karen are joined this week by Mark & Nancy, who have now becomed permanent fixtures of the show. We interviewed Wanda Morris of the Dying with dignity Canada, to explain to us where the situation is in relation with end of life care in Canada. We explore the myths and truths surrounding assisted death. http://www.dyingwithdignity.ca/ Nancy delivers her "this day in History" segment Mark gives us a list of his recommended books for freethinkers and we have another Reformation report out of Chilliwack This episode was pre-recorded

Support our sponsor:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistThis week's special guest is Wanda Morris, CEO of the organization, "Dying with Dignity." Wanda has been on the front lines of the Right to Die Movement in Canada for many years, educating the public, challenging government officials and fighting for patients' rights regarding end-of-life choices.In this podcast, we explore death, the fear of death, and the question of how humanity should approach life, death, suffering, compassion and dignity.LINKS:http://www.dyingwithdignity.ca/https://www.facebook.com/DWDCanadahttps://twitter.com/DWDCanadahttp://www.worldrtd.net/Speech at IMAGINE NO RELIGION 4:  http://youtu.be/M3-6BIMkjRA

After celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and hearing about many FFRF legal victories, we celebrate the birthday of atheist Broadway composer Richard Rodgers. Then we talk with Wanda Morris, CEO of Dying With Dignity Canada about the current progress and the religious opposition to end-of-life choices in Canada and the world.