Writer Anna Monardo joins me to chat about her memoir, After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage. Bio:Anna Monardo grew up in Pittsburgh, with strong ties to her Calabrian family. Her forthcoming memoir, After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage (Bordighera Press; May 14, 2024), is the story of her family’s immigration to Read More
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Interview with historical novelist Matthew Di Paoli
Historical fiction author Matthew Di Paoli is chatting with me about his new literary western, Holliday. Bio:Matthew Di Paoli has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize three times. He has won the Wilbur & Niso Smith Adventure Writing Prize, the Prism Review, 2 Elizabeth’s, and Momaya Review Short Story Contests. Matthew earned his MFA in Read More
Interview with novelist Lisa Fellinger
Novelist Lisa Fellinger is chatting with me today about her new women’s fiction, The Serendipity of Catastrophe. During her virtual book tour, Lisa will be giving away a $20 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 Read More
Interview with women’s fiction novelist Lori Keesey
Author Lori Keesey chats with me about her new contemporary women’s fiction, Always Think of Me. Bio:Writing Always Think of Me was cathartic for author Lori Keesey. She needed to make sense of why her first-born child died tragically in 2018. Developing this novel helped her work through her grief and help answer questions about Read More
Interview with poet Ruth Danon
Poet Ruth Danon is chatting with me about her new chapbook, Turn Up the Heat. Bio:Ruth Danon’s Turn Up the Heat, her fourth collection of poetry, was published by Nirala in 2023. Her previous books are Word Has It (Nirala Series 2018), Limitless Tiny Boat (BlazeVOX, 2015), Triangulation from a Known Point (North Star Line, Read More
Interview with mystery author Kirsten Weiss
Novelist Kirsten Weiss chats with me today about her new metaphysical mystery, Legacy of the Witch. During her virtual book tour, Kirsten will be giving away a $10 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. Read More
Interview with short story writer Bill Hemmig
Short story writer Bill Hemmig joins me today to chat about his new literary collection, Americana: Stories. Bio:Bill Hemmig is the author of Americana: Stories and Brethren Hollow, both published by Read Furiously. His short stories appear in Read Furiously’s Life in the Garden State anthologies, The World Takes and Stay Salty. He has had Read More
Interview with poet Mary Lou Buschi
Poet Mary Lou Buschi is chatting with me about her new collection, Blue Physics. Bio:Mary Lou Buschi (She/Her) is the author of 3 chapbooks and 3 full length poetry collections. Her 3rd book, BLUE PHYSICS was just published in February 2024 (Lily Poetry Review books). Her poems have appeared in literary journals such as Ploughshares, Read More
Interview with memoirist Betsy Gall
Writer Betsy Gall joins me today to chat about her memoir, The Illusion of the Perfect Profession. Bio:Betsy Gall and her three children, Grady, Gavin, Sophie, and their dog Liberty, split their time between Charlotte, North Carolina and Minneapolis, Minnesota where she focuses on faith, family and friends. Betsy is an active real estate agent, Read More
Interview with romance author Bethany Rosa
Today’s special guest is romance author Bethany Rosa. We’re chatting about her new novel, Pursuit of Innocence. During her virtual book tour, Bethany will be giving away a $25 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 Read More