Interview with writer Grinnell “Buzz” Desjarlais

Writer Grinnell “Buzz” Desjarlais chats with me today about his new literary fiction, Saving KC. Bio:Grinnell “Buzz” Desjarlais is the author of the historical fiction novel Saving KC, a profound exploration of addiction, recovery, and the timelessness of love and forgiveness, set against the backdrop of post-Vietnam America. His debut novel weaves these powerful themes Read More

Interview with thriller author Michael Nelson / Michael Deeze

Author Michael Nelson, also known as Michael Deeze, chats with me today about the first in his new Thomas Quinn psychological thriller series, The Deathbed Confessions. Bio:Born in the ghetto streets of inner-city Chicago, Mike Nelson learned how to survive the culture. He already had earned an ‘arrest sheet’ at the age of 9. He Read More

Interview with mystery author Penelope Holt

Today’s special guest is Penelope Holt to chat with me about her new spiritual romantic thriller, The Angel Scroll. During her virtual book tour, Penelope 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, use Read More

Interview with historical novelist Ashley E. Sweeney

Historical fiction author Ashley E. Sweeney chats with me today about her new book, The Irish Girl: A Novel. Bio:A native New Yorker, Ashley E. Sweeney is the Nancy Pearl Book Award winning author of four novels, The Irish Girl, Hardland, Answer Creek, and Eliza Waite, which have garnered more than 18 literary awards. She Read More

Interview with essayist Tonya Todd

Writer Tonya Todd chats with me about her new essay collection, Comics Lit, Volume 1. Bio:Tonya Todd is a writer, director, actress, and activist, invested in fair representation in the literary and cinematic worlds she inhabits. When not writing or filmmaking, she works as an inclusive writing instructor, developmental editor, sensitivity reader, and co-host of Read More

Interview with advocacy writer Jo Cooling

Writer Jo Cooling chats with me today about her new inspirational, social issues advocacy book, Child Protection Behind Closed Doors. During her virtual book tour, Jo 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 win, Read More

Interview with poet Jennifer Martelli

Poet Jennifer Martelli is here today and we’re chatting about her new book, Psychic Party Under the Bottle Tree. Bio:Jennifer Martelli has received fellowships from The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, Monson Arts, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Her work has appeared in The Academy of American Poets Poem-A-Day, Poetry, Best of the Net Read More

Interview with poet Martha McCollough

Poet Martha McCollough chats with me today about her upcoming book Trash Witch. Welcome, Martha. Please tell us a little bit about yourself.I was born in Detroit, moved to New York in the eighties, then on to Boston. I have an MFA in painting and had a career as a painter, illustrator, and graphic designer, Read More

Interview with rom-com duo Elysia Stevens & Mark Stevens

Today features the rom-com writing duo, Elysia and Mark Stevens to chat with me about Smelling Daisies. During their virtual book tour, Elysia and Mark 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 Read More