Mystery author Sara Winokur joins me to chat about her new historical Nordic noir, Ivory Bones: The Lewis Chessmen Murders. Bio:Sara Winokur is a geneticist, researcher, and author. Her historical fiction and cultural thrillers embody elements of DNA and forensic science, as she has a Ph.D. in molecular genetics. Her research helped identify mutations underlying Read More
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Interview with historical novelist Michael Kenneth Smith
Novelist Michael Kenneth Smith is chatting with me about his new historical fiction, Fantaisie. Bio:Mechanical engineer and after selling my start-up automotive OEM parts business, took up the pen. Writing has become a passion as Fantaisie is my seventh book. These novels are set in historical timelines and march to the cadence of the period. Read More
New interview with sports biographer Jonathan Weeks
Welcome back to sportswriter Jonathan Weeks! Today we’re chatting about his new sports biography, Shocktober: The Biggest Upsets in World Series History. Past interviews with Jonathan include a focus on The Legend of the Mick: Stories and Reflections on Mickey Mantle, and Lore of the Bambino: 100 Great Babe Ruth Stories. Feel free to check Read More
Interview with YA author Samantha Picaro
YA author Samantha Picaro chats with me about her new young adult contemporary novel, Recipe for Confidence. Bio:Samantha Picaro is the author of Limitless Roads Cafe and Recipe for Confidence. Her identity as autistic informs her writing, where the heroines are determined, and comedy is balanced with drama. She has a B.A. in Psychology and Read More
Interview with cartoonist Tami Knight
Cartoonist Tami Knight chats with me today about her collection of 40-years of cartoons for climbers, Secret Plans: Vol. III. During her virtual book tour, Tami will be giving away a $15 Amazon or Barnes and Noble (winner’s choice) gift card to a lucky randomly chosen participant. To be entered for a chance to win, Read More
Interview with songwriters and authors Jim Ocean and Kathy Ocean
Authors Jim Ocean and Kathy Ocean chat with me today about their historical fiction, John Lennon’s Glasses. Bio:Music has been in Jim Ocean’s blood since he was a young boy picking out rock ’n’ roll riffs on the string of his fishing pole in his mother’s kitchen. In his twenties—by then a seasoned musician and Read More
Interview with thriller author Paul G. Wright
Thriller author Paul G. Wright chats with me today about his new action thriller, Line of Sight. During his virtual book tour, Paul will be giving away a $15 Amazon or Barnes and Noble (winner’s choice) gift card to a lucky randomly drawn participant. To be entered for a chance to win, use the form Read More
Interview with YA author L.T. Getty
Young adult author L.T. Getty chats with me about her new YA fantasy adventure, A Fable of Wood and String. During her virtual book tour, L.T. will be giving away a $25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble (winner’s choice) gift card to a lucky randomly drawn participant. To be entered for a chance to win, Read More
Interview with debut poet Sara Letourneau
Poet Sara Letourneau chats with me today about her debut collection of poems, Wild Gardens. Bio:Sara Letourneau’s debut poetry collection, Wild Gardens, is out now through Kelsay Books. She’s also a book editor and writing coach at Heart of the Story Editorial & Coaching Services; the cofounder and cohost of the Pour Me a Poem Read More
Interview with YA author Tricia Copeland
Young adult author Tricia Copeland chats with me about her new YA fantasy novel, To Be a Fae Queen. Bio:Tricia Copelandis the critically acclaimed andaward-winning author of Kingdom of Embers, To be Fae Queen, Lovelock Ones, Azreya, Aztec Priestess, and dozens of other titles. She is the host of the Finding the Magic Book Podcast Read More