Alie Dumas-Heidt chats with fellow authors about their earliest beginnings and answer everyone's favorite question - What happens next? - on The Writer's Journey.

Jackie McMahon writes murder mysteries with history, twists, and perhaps a romance (or two). She currently resides in Florida with her two cats, and in her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and sharing obscure historical facts she has recently learned. You can find her on Instagram and YouTube at @jackiereadsandwrites.

Website: jackiemcmahon.com

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Alie Dumas-Heidt is the author of The Myth Maker, a detective thriller introducing Det. Cassidy Cantwell, set in Tacoma Washington. She lives in the PNW with her husband, adult kids, and two spoiled dogs.

http://aliedh.com

On the Air with Florenza | Joshua Colangelo-Bryan

Some stories challenge what we know. Others challenge what we believe.

This week, attorney and human rights advocate Joshua Colangelo-Bryan joins me to discuss Through the Gates of Hell: American Injustice at Guantanamo Bay—the extraordinary true story of one lawyer's fight for justice, the unlikely friendship that emerged behind prison walls, and the human cost of a system operating beyond the reach of ordinary law.

This isn't just a conversation about Guantánamo Bay; it's about courage, compassion, and what it means to stand beside another human being when the world has already turned away.

Whether you're passionate about justice, fascinated by true stories, or simply enjoy conversations that stay with you long after they end, you won't want to miss this one.

📚 Continue the conversation. Pick up your copy of Through the Gates of Hell:

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Through-the-Gates-of-Hell/Joshua-Colangelo-Bryan/9781967494002

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Olesya Lyuzna is the author of the Ginny Dugan Mysteries debuting with Glitter in the Dark and the just-released Liars in Paradise (both Simon & Schuster), a queer, female-driven noir series set in the glittering shadows of New York in the Jazz Age.

Olesya was Born in Odesa, Ukraine but has spent most of her life in Toronto, where she engages in various creative pursuits, including hosting murder mystery parties and exploring archives for unsolved crimes. Her debut novel, Glitter in the Dark, was recognized in 2020 with a mentorship in the Pitch Wars program, highlighting her talent in the genre.

Praise for Olesya Lyuzna’s Series

Ginny Dugan, her gossip column heroine is pushing hard to do something more meaningful. Witnessing the kidnapping of a famous torch singer at a speakeasy in Harlem, opens the door to becoming a private investigator.

https://olesyalyuzna.net/

Ginny sits comfortably among the ranks of classic private eyes, with all the moral ambiguity and world-weariness noir fans could want—plus a welcome dash of queerness, courtesy of a sapphic romance subplot."—Publishers Weekly

"This debut turns back the clock with authentic detail and sharply drawn characters and a strong sense of violence and lawlessness."—FirstCLUE

"Lyuzna lays on the period detail and springs surprises just where you don't expect them. A colorful period debut that's clearly laying the groundwork for a series."—Kirkus

Host Sue Hinkin’s Website: https://www.suehinkin.com

Music by Peter Tavalin htps://www.petertavalin.com

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gSmxR95Sb94

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/20msqQOX5Du4xqzcCnW7rK

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/olesya-lyunza-the-femme-detectives-ep-3/id687959058?i=1000782999557

She’s Irish, living in Australia, writing fabulous mystery-thriller hybrids, and trying to write faster to keep pace with her creativity! Dervla McTiernan reveals what 80’s move prompted her to write a book that opens with a mysterious package with contents specially curated to destroy someone’s life. (Spoiler alert: Dervla’s villain delivers 3+ packages in this deliciously twisty novel!) We discuss how she develops characters who readers will love to hate and one of the sweetest female friendships, a missing ingredient in this genre of fiction. Inspired by Stephen King, fueled by Barry’s Tea, Dervla has the BEST litmus test for whether her books are thrilling, and she gives us a sneak peek of her next project!

Learn more about Guest Dervla McTiernan: https://dervlamctiernan.com/

Learn more about Host Melissa Westemeier: https://www.melwestemeier.com/

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Rayelle Davis about her new book MONEY IN THE MOUNTAINS. Rayelle Davis is a licensed therapist specialising in generational trauma in rural working-class communities. She started working as a counsellor in 2016, witnessing the personal stories behind the opioid epidemic, and has gone on to run her own private practice. She is currently working towards her doctoral degree in Counsellor Education and Supervision at Duquesne University. She lives in western Maryland.

In Episode 49 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with author Kathleen Schwab to discuss her debut novel, QUEENSWOOD—a lush, lyrical historical fantasy debut set in twelfth-century Ireland, where a nobleman’s daughter and the Crown Prince of Faerie must navigate duty, forbidden love, and the fate of an enchanted forest.

“A beautifully written fantasy debut! Lyrical, enchanting, adventurous—a book that you will remember long after you turn the last page.” —Stacey Marie Brown, USA Today bestselling author

Author’s Website:

https://authorkathleenschwab.squarespace.com

Show Notes:

https://traceydevlyn.com/podcast

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Cold Cases and Hurricanes—The Inspiration Behind A DEATH IN THE DELUGE with Author Brian Thiem

Detective Sean Tanner moved to Spartina Island to enjoy the retired life, but when he gets the opportunity to help solve a cold case, he’s all in. When a mother is found dead in her kitchen and her teenage daughter goes missing, Sean teams up with Sergeant Charlotte “Charlie” Nash to solve the case and find the teen. They soon realize this case links to a fourteen year old murder and abduction. As they get closer to the truth, it’s hard to tell what’s more dangerous…a Category 3 hurricane or a ruthless killer.

I enjoyed this fascinating interview with author Brian Thiem about his career in law enforcement and real life cold case work. We also had fun discussing Brian’s yellow Lab, Annie, Tonkinese Cat, Lexi and how they inspired the four-legged characters in A DEATH IN THE DELUGE. If you enjoy police procedurals with fun twists and characters, this book is for you!

For more information on Brian, visit: brianthiem.com

For more about my K-9 books, visit: kathleendonnelly.com

Sit. Stay. Read. is a proud part of the Authors on the Air Global Network.

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Lisa Gardner, discusses her new release, YOU’LL BE SORRY. An abandoned house in a small town was the site of a decades old tragedy. When a young couple moves in, the discovery of human remains unearths terrifying secrets that were better left buried…and someone is willing to kill to keep them that way. "A chilling, gripping thriller. Don't miss this one!"—Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Listen in as we chat about the women historically targeted by allegations of witchcraft, the true story behind one of the absolutely awesome anecdotes in the book, and why I must visit Four Your Paws Only the next time I go to New England! (Oh, and that expression on my face...yeah, Lisa is that good!! With special thanks to the lovely Annabelle who appears in the YouTube version of this episode!)

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https://www.lisagardner.com

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Lisa Gardner, a #1 New York Times bestselling thriller novelist, with a streak of internationally acclaimed novels, published across 30 countries. She’s also had four books become TV movies and has made personal appearances on TruTV and CNN.

Lisa’s books have received awards from across the globe. Her novel, The Neighbor, won Best Hardcover Novel from the International Thriller Writers, while also receiving the Grand Prix des Lectrices de Elle in France. She was also recognized with the Daphne du Maurier Award in 2000 for The Other Daughter. Finally, Lisa received the Silver Bullet Award from the International Thriller Writers in 2017 for her work on behalf of at-risk children and the Humane Society.

Lisa lives in New Hampshire where she spends her time with an assortment of canine companions. When not writing, she loves to hike, garden, snowshoe and play cribbage.

Professor and multi-award-winning author, David Heska Wanbli Weiden discusses his fantastic new crime novel, WISDOM CORNER, the sequel to his celebrated debut, WINTER COUNTS.

David talks about his craft, magical realism, the anthology he’s editing, NATIVE NOIR, and how Native American crime writers are pioneering a new type of crime fiction.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

David Heska Wanbli Weiden is an enrolled citizen of the Sicangu Lakota nation. He holds an MFA, a PHD, and a law degree, and works as a professor of English and Native American and Indigenous Studies at Stony Brook University and teaches in an MFA program. His debut, WINTER COUNTS won the Lefty, the Macavity, the Barry, The Anthony, and the Thriller Award. He was also nominated for an Edgar. Time Magazine named Winter Counts as one of the “100 best mysteries and thriller books of all time.”

Who owns a story—the person who lived it, or the one trusted to tell it?

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In this episode of Intermissions, Florenza sits down with bestselling author Grace Sammon to discuss The Reliable Narrator, a novel that explores friendship, aging, truth, and the hidden weight of secrets. As one woman is asked to write her best friend’s final story, old loyalties and buried truths come to the surface, forcing her to reconsider whose voice she has spent a lifetime amplifying—and at what cost.

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