This week on Crime Wave: Barbara Nickless wowed us all with her Sydney Parnell series, and I’m thrilled that she stopped by to talk about her brand-new (releasing Jan 1, 2025) stand-alone espionage thriller. It’s a real sea change for her. Centered around sisters Cassandra and Nadia Brenner, heirs to a family-owned super yacht business, it is a tal…

MICHAEL CANNELL is the author of A Brotherhood Betrayed: The Man Behind the Rise and Fall of Murder, Inc, and three other works of non-fiction. He has worked as an editor at The New York Times and contributed to The New Yorker and many other publications. He lives in New York City. A more complete catalog of his work may be found at michaelcannell.…

Noelle W. Ihli in Conversation with Deborah J Ledford Authors on the Air Ep 4Bestselling author Noelle Ihli discusses NONE LEFT TO TELL, a riveting and heart-wrenching historical 1850s thriller based on true events, following three women’s parallel stories along their distinct, harrowing journeys.https://www.noellewihli.com/ - https://www.noellewih…

Cara Reinard is a screenwriter and Amazon best-selling author of domestic thrillers, including SWEET WATER, which hit #1 on the Amazon best-seller chart for domestic suspense. Cara has an MFA in Writing from Lindenwood University and resides in the Pittsburgh area with her family and two Bernese mountain dogs. For more information: www.carareinard.…

USA Today bestselling author, Jon Lindstrom, came out of the blocks hot with his debut novel Hollywood Hustle. A peek behind the show biz glitz and glamour reveals a darker undercurrent which sweeps up actor Winston Greene when his daughter is kidnapped. The murderous gang wants his movie money—money that doesn’t exist. Greene must beat the kidnapp…

Meryl chats with Meryl Frank about her new memoir, Unearthed: A Lost Actress, a Forbidden Book, and a Search for Life in the Shadow of the Holocaust. They discuss the author’s multi-year, multi-country research journey to unravel the story of what happened to her cousin, Franya Winter, a celebrated actress in the Yiddish Theater who perished during…

Knife River is the fourth in the award winning Sheriff Ty Dawson series. Set in rural Oregon in the 1970’s, a brutal unsolved crime from the past weaves its way into the present and threatens to disrupt the peaceful way of life in this isolated community. Times are changing with the influence of the Vietnam War and social unrest, and a bourgeoning …

Jacquie Pham is a Vietnamese-Australian writer of adult fiction. Growing up in Vietnam during the New Korean wave around 2007, Jacquie started writing short stories about Korean boy bands. She then moved to Australia to attend the University of Sydney—not wanting to let 13-year-old Jacquie down, she has decided to pursue a career as an author. She …

During this episode of On the Air with Florenza, Alex Kenna discusses her newest mystery suspense novel Burn This Night. Alex Kenna is a talented new author who quickly made a name for herself in the mystery genre. Her debut novel, What Meets the Eye, was praised for its gripping plot and well-developed characters. Her latest book, Burn this Night,…

Vince Palamara is the leading civilian Secret Service authority and the author of the books Survivor’s Guilt: The Secret Service and the Failure to Protect President Kennedy (2013), JFK: From Parkland to Bethesda: The Ultimate Kennedy Assassination Compendium (2015), The Not-So-Secret Service: Agency Tales From FDR to the Kennedy Assassination to t…

This week on Crime Wave: What do you get when a part-time PI is hired to investigate the questionable moral integrity of one of Maine’s favorite sons—who’s been nominated for the US Supreme Court? MAINELY MAYHEM, of course! PI Goff Langdon gets thunked in the head and left to die on a boat mooring in the Atlantic Ocean, and that’s just the beginnin…

Welcome to the next episode of the Thought Garden - on Air! Host Alexis Quintal, CEO and Owner of Rosarium has invited entrepreneurs who have a story to tell come to bring out their inner author on this show. Today's guest is Dr. Trent Nessler, a sports physical therapist with 2.5 decades experience, a researcher, published author and innovator in …

During this episode of On the Air with Florenza, Bonnie Kistler discusses her newest psychological thriller, Shell Games. Bonnie Kistler, a former trial lawyer turned bestselling author, is known for her gripping psychological thrillers that often touch on current social issues. Her newest book, "Shell Games," is a thrilling novel about a young wom…

Bestselling Native author David Heska Wanbli Weiden and Deborah J Ledford discuss his award-winning thriller WINTER COUNTS. Worthy winner of The Edgar award, Hammett Prize, International Thriller Award, Weiden gives us fascinating insights about creating the WINTER COUNTS characters, Lakota lore, and how his debut novel has opened the doors for fel…

Tessa Wegert is the author of the popular Shana Merchant mysteries, which include Death in the Family, The Dead Season, Dead Wind, The Kind to Kill, Devils at the Door, and The Coldest Case, along with the upcoming North Country thriller series. Her books have received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Shelf Awareness and have been feature…

This week on Crime Wave: Relax with your favorite beverage in hand and listen to the zany, best-selling trio—Beatriz Williams, Karen White, and Lauren Willig—entertain with THE AUTHOR’S GUIDE TO MURDER, a book we could all use, right?These three authors have collaborated on a locked-castle mystery about three authors collaborating on book. It’s set…

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Laura Leigh Morris about her new novel THE STONE CATCHERS. Laura is the author of Jaws of Life: Stories and has previously been published in the Notre Dame Review, the Louisville Review, Pithead Chapel, Laurel Review, and other literary journals. She teaches creative writing and lite…

Critically acclaimed thriller author Aaron Philip Clark joins Authors on the Air to talk about his latest project—a collaboration with Curtis “50-Cent” Jackson, titles The Accomplice. Clark has created a propulsive story centered on a single bank heist—and what is stolen has long-reaching ramifications and people will kill to keep them hidden.Excep…

David List, a native New Yorker, began his career in the mailroom of the New York office of the William Morris Agency, quickly rising to become an agent in their exclusive TV Packaging division. Subsequently, he moved to Los Angeles and segued into film and television production, first as Senior Vice President of Development and Production for Dodi…

On Books, Kids & Creations host Tracy Blom sits down with Australian hip-hop journalist Simone Jordan to discuss her journey as an author and her love for hip-hop, which started at a very young age. Her journalism career spans decades and includes exclusive interviews with hip-hop legends-- at a time when, believe it or not, people were passing on …

Dickie Smothers is an American TV legend, composer, actor, musician, and comedian. While he distinctly stands out in his own right, he was one half of The Smother Brothers with his elder brother Tom. The Smothers Brothers formed in the late 1950s and appeared on numerous television shows, including two shows of their own, a sitcom from 1965 to 1966…

Today, we’re diving into the captivating world of Jedediah Berry, Author, and Fantasy Enthusiast.Jedediah Berry, born in 1977, is an American writer known for his imaginative and thought-provoking novels. He is the author of "The Manual of Detection" and his latest book, "The Naming Song". Berry lives in Western Massachusetts, where he runs the Nin…

James Wade masterfully recreated 1932 East Texas in his latest thriller: HOLLOW OUT THE DARK. The reader can feel and taste the grit of life just at the brink of the Great Depression. Wars can be fought on foreign soils but those fought on the local level seem to have the most collateral damage. A Must Read! www.outwithdan.comwww.jameswadewriter.co…

During this episode of On the Air with Florenza, Dr. Velma Bagby, an award-winning author, minister, and relationship coach, discusses her books and all things relationships. You’ll want to dial up all your married and single girls for this impactful and timely show. Dr. Velma Bagby is a bestselling and award-winning author, certified dating/relati…

The most epic battles aren't Good vs Evil, it's Good vs Good. Suzanne Redfearn has given the reader TWO GOOD MEN who want the world to be a better place and move to help that happen. But their goals are polar opposites. Which one would you cheer for?www.outwithdan.comwww.suzanneredfearnauthor.comעל ידי Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

What if you Broadway production opened and it closed after one performance? A Flop. Then a family member has health issues and you return to your hometown. And the local arts and theater group wants to mount your failed Broadway production. What could possibly go wrong, or right? SHOWMANCE is this story.www.outwithdan.comhttps://www.chadbeguelin.co…

Space. It looks beautiful but it has limitless boundaries. What would you do if your space craft malfunctions and you begin to wonder if it's a deliberate sabatoge. And perhaps an inside job. Space seems infinite. DARK SPACE is chocked full of atmosphere! www.alexsegura.comwww.robwhart.comעל ידי Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

On this doubleheader episode of Authors on the Air, two critically acclaimed authors join us to talk about their most recent novels—with several similarities. A Cold, Cold World, by Elena Taylor, and Tessa Wegert’s The Coldest Case feature two of my favorite characters in Bet Rivers and Shana Merchant. Both powerful characters who take on the tough…

This week on Crime Wave: Our Halloween Special!Lorie Lewis Ham writes a fun series set in Fresno’s hip and historic Tower District, the town’s artistic hub. Part-time PI Roxi Carlucci is helping local bookstore owner Clark Halliwell put on the first-ever Tower Halloween Mysteryfest. When the eclectic group of authors arrives for the festival, a loc…

Terrance Layhew is an author and swashbuckler. He hosts the Suit Up! Podcast and lives in Des Moines, Iowa. You can follow him on on social media @Tlayhew, and his writing at terrancelayhew.comSpies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network#authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair…

Shane Hawk is co-editor and a contributing writer of the bestselling anthology NEVER WHISTLE AT NIGHT. Written exclusively by Native American and Indigenous authors, these tales of horror are the perfect collection of spine-tingling reads for Halloween fright night.Shane and Deborah J Ledford discuss writing short stories and stage plays from a Nat…

Meredith R. Lyon’s debut novel Ghost Tamer ran the table when it came to awards notice this year. A most entertaining story of a near death experience with left Raely with survivor’s guilt—and the ability to see ghosts. One in particular claims to have been with her for as long as he can remember. Raely doesn’t embrace this new “gift” until she com…

“The Man in Black Stories” is the latest release from Edgar Award-winning, critically acclaimed author Elly Griffiths. The Man in Black is a carefully curated collection of short stories featuring some of her most beloved characters, including Ruth Galloway, Cathbard, Max Mephisto, and Harbinder Kaur, and sure delight fans of her thirty-one novels.…

Welcome to the next episode of the Thought Garden - on Air! Host Alexis Quintal, CEO and Owner of Rosarium has invited entrepreneurs who have a story to tell come to bring out their inner author on this show. Today's guest is Scharrell Jackson, international keynote speaker, high-performance leadership coach, and author. She works one on one with l…

Kristin Owens, Ph.D, is an award-winning faculty member with over 25 years university experience. Now a full-time writer in sticky southwest Florida, Kristin has over 100 bylines with celebrated magazines such as Writer’s Digest, Wine Enthusiast, and 5280. Her personal essays have won New Millennium Writing Awards honorable mention, awarded finalis…

You know you’ve found a series character when months after reading it—that character sticks in your mind. Reed Farrel Coleman’s Nick Ryan is that character for me. In this second book of the series, Blind to Midnight, Nick Ryan follows the trail of professional killers who assassinated his “Uncle Tony” and his wife. Another crime might be connected…

Meryl chats with Esther Goldenberg about her new novel, The Scrolls of Deborah, Book One in the Desert Songs Trilogy. They discuss how Esther came to write about this Biblical narrative, and how she melded Bible stories with a feminist perspective. They also talk about historical fiction, Esther’s writing and research process, and the scope of her …

Today, we’re diving into the captivating world of Cadwell Turnbull, an acclaimed author known for his unique blend of speculative fiction and social commentary. With novels like "The Lesson" and "No Gods, No Monsters," he explores complex themes of community, identity, and resilience. Turnbull's work has earned him critical praise and a passionate …

This week on Crime Wave: Dale T. Phillips drops by to give us the inside scoop on A GREAT RECKONING, the 7th mystery in his Zack Taylor series. Zack is an old-fashioned knight errant, a complicated and troubled man fighting for the underdog—where he doesn’t always win—but passionate about helping others to help heal himself.In A GREAT RECKONING, Za…

Jacqueline Bublitz is a writer, feminist, and arachnophobe who lives between Melbourne, Australia, and her hometown on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island. She is the author of Before You Knew My Name and Leave the Girls Behind. Find out more at JacquelineBublitz.com.Killer Women Podcast is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Ne…

Ever wondered how much of spy fiction is rooted in reality? Join us as we dive into the brilliant mind of Julian Fisher, author of Think Like a Spy. If you're a fan of spy thrillers or just curious about the clandestine world of espionage – and how you can use spy craft skills in everyday life, this episode is a must-listen!Julian Fisher has had a …

Prolific author Will “The Thrill” Viharo gives us a no holds barred look behind the curtain in Graffiti in the Rubber Room: Writing for My Sanity, to sum up all the life experiences, relationships, and colorful characters that when added to a martini shaker, made him one of the most unique and talented noir authors out there. Told in an untradition…

T.G. Brown, a Tribal Officer turned thriller author of the Warren Lawson Series set in Oregon, and Deborah J Ledford discuss Brown’s experience as a Native American officer and his hands-on perspective about writing impactful characters and the crimes they battle and perpetrate, rooted in real-world situations. For the up-and-coming thriller writer…

This week on Crime Wave: Sharon Dukett has given readers an electrifying debut thriller. In THE SHUTDOWN LIST, Anita Forester witnesses her husband being dragged away by police during a protest for environmental causes. Anita embarks on a perilous journey to find her husband, unaware of the crucial secret he has kept from her. Anita’s search leads …

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Rick Childers about his debut novel TURKEYFOOT. Rick is a writer from Estill County, Kentucky. He also serves as Berea College's Appalachian Male Advocate and Mentor.על ידי Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

Mark Pawlosky is a former reporter for the Wall Street Journal, editor in chief of CNBC on msn, and editorial director for American City Business Journals (ACBJ), he oversaw financial news channels in the US, London, Munich, Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong. BLACK BIRD is the latest novel in his Nik Byron book series. Please visit his website at: https:/…

The winner of the (not terribly) prestigious WIFTS screenwriting award for “All I Wish,” the 2018 film she wrote and directed starring Sharon Stone, Susan Walter recently added “novelist” to an eclectic resume that also includes “failed concert violinist,” “unwatchable TV news reporter,” and “dazed mother to two teenage girls.” Her first two myster…

Danielle Trussoni is the New York Times bestselling author of The Ancestor, Angelology and Angelopolis, all New York Times Notable Books, and The Puzzle Master, chosen by The Washington Post as one of their Best Thrillers of 2023. Her memoir, Falling Through the Earth, was selected by The New York Times as one of the Top Ten Books of the Year. Dani…

Teaching has been Christian Ravard’s passion for 14 years. Hear his take on what happens when AI, the giant sponge, enrolls in middle school…Come back in 2029 to see if Christian’s prediction about the impact of AI on college students comes true!על ידי Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

Welcome to today’s episode of On the Air with Florenza! Today, we’re diving into the captivating world of Georgia K. Boone and her newly released book, I’ll Be Gone for Christmas. Georgia is a writer and poet inspired by the words of James Baldwin. She lives on the West Coast with her family and often writes songs she may share someday. In I'll Be …