Novelist Gisela Heffes chats with me today about her new novel, Ischia. Bio:Gisela Heffes is an award-winning author and a professor of Latin American Literature and Culture at Johns Hopkins University. In addition to her pioneering work in the field of ecocriticism and environmental humanities, she has published numerous books, essays, and articles on a Read More
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Interview with mystery author Benjamin Bradley
Mystery author Benjamin Bradley chats with me today about his new novel, What He Left Behind. Bio:Benjamin Bradley is a member of both Mystery Writers of America and International Thriller Writers. He’s the author of the Shepard & Kelly Mystery series through Indies United Publishing House and his short fiction has appeared in literary magazines Read More
Interview with women’s fiction author Judith Works
Novelist Judith Works chats with me about her women’s fiction, The Measure of Life. Judith is giving away a $20 Amazon or Barnes and Noble (winner’s choice) gift card to a lucky randomly drawn participant as she does her book tour. To be entered for a chance to win, use the form below. To increase Read More
Interview with novelist Jordan Dotson
Novelist Jordan Dotson chats with me about his new magical realism novel, The Ballad of Falling Rock. Bio:Jordan Dotson was born and raised in Appalachian Virginia. A graduate of the University of Virginia, Jordan moved to China in 2005 to study classical poetry and folk music, and over fourteen years in Asia he worked as Read More
Interview with historical fiction author Peter D Brown
Author Peter D Brown chats with me about his new historical fiction, I Am Jayvyn. Bio: Peter D. Brown is a Maine-based author of historical fiction with a deep interest in social justice. Readers will be challenged to confront uncomfortable truths and engage with complexities of the human experience.Through his work, Peter hopes to promote Read More
Interview with sci-fi author Nathaniel Koszer
Sci-fi author Nathaniel Koszer joins me today to chat about his new novel, Kinetics: Part Two of the Energy Crisis Series. During his virtual book tour, Nathaniel will be giving away a $10 Amazon or Barnes and Noble (winner’s choice) gift card to a lucky randomly drawn participant. To be entered for a chance to Read More
Interview with true crime author Caitlin Rother
True crime author Caitlin Rother chats with me today about her new book, Body Parts. Bio:New York Times bestselling author Caitlin Rother has written or co-authored 15 books. Her next title, DOWN TO THE BONE, about the McStay family murders, comes out in June 2025. The author of narrative non-fiction crime, thrillers, and memoir, Rother Read More
Interview with cozy mystery author Darlene Dziomba
Mystery author Darlene Dziomba chats with me about her new cozy release, Assault & Gobblery. Bio:Darlene combined her passion for the written word and animals into the Lily Dreyfus series. The books are written based on her experience as a volunteer at the Animal Welfare Association, a no-kill animal shelter in Voorhees, New Jersey. She Read More
Interview with poet Allyson Paty
Poet Allyson Paty joins me today to chat about her new chapbook, Jalousie (Tupelo Press, 2025). Bio:Allyson Paty is the author of Jalousie (Tupelo Press, 2025), winner of the 2023 Berkshire Prize, and several chapbooks, most recently Five O’clock on the Shore (above/ground press, 2019). Recent publications include poems in Denver Quarterly and Denver Quarterly’s Read More
Interview with women’s fiction author Deonna Kay
Novelist Deonna Kay joins me today to chat about her new women’s fiction with domestic suspense, The Measure of Enough. Deonna will be giving away a $15 Amazon or Barnes and Noble (winner’s choice) gift card to a lucky randomly drawn winner. To be entered for a chance to win, use the form below. To Read More