Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

On the first episode of 2021, Eliot interviews author Michael Farris Smith about his new novel NICK. Michael is the author of Blackwood, The Fighter, Desperation Road, Rivers, and The Hands of Strangers. His novels have appeared on Best of the Year lists in Esquire, Southern Living, Book Riot, and numerous other outlets, and have been named Indie Next, Barnes & Noble Discover, and Amazon Best of the Month selections. He has been a finalist for the Southern Book Prize, the Gold Dagger Award in the UK, and the Grand Prix des Lectrices in France, and his essays have appeared in the New York Times, the Bitter Southerner, Garden & Gun, and more. He lives in Oxford, Mississippi, with his wife and two daughters.

Acclaimed bestselling author and technology innovator Michelle Medhat into the Interrogation Room to try getting her story straight with Gavin Reese.

Michelle’s background has included studying law and finance at university, establishing a co-ed school in Dubai, facilitating technical innovation across the globe, and assisting various elements of the British and European governments to advocate for ethical tech adoption and development. Her bestselling fiction series cross traditional genre boundaries and earn international reader and critical acclaim.

The newest installment in her Trusted Series, entitled OPERATION OYSTERCATCHER, is currently available as part of the forthcoming DEAD SILENT box set that releases on January 19.

In this episode, Michelle and host Gavin Reese discuss writing espionage thrillers, keeping authentic details from overwhelming readers, composing cross-genre stories, and how once-daily death threats and surviving terrorism help her create authentic spy fiction today.

Pre-order OPERATION OYSTERCATCHER in the DEAD SILENT box set for only $0.99: https://books2read.com/DeadSilent

Michelle’s other works: https://www.amazon.com/Michelle-Medhat/e/B00IJE5QXA

Michelle’s site: http://forever-connected.com/

Gavin’s works: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Reese/e/B072W5PPGS

Gavin’s site: https://gavinreese.com

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Bestselling author and computer scientist Tom Fowler steps into the Interrogation Room to try getting his story straight with Gavin Reese.

Originally from Baltimore, Tom’s an avid fan of that city and its culture. He works by day in the IT and computer science field, and composes gritty PI fiction by night. His first and primary series is that of CT Ferguson, and that main character is something of a reformed computer hacker compelled to do good for his own self-interest. In the vein of Robert Parker’s Spenser series, Tom offers his readers flawed heroes, action, intrigue, and a healthy serving of snark.

The latest CT Ferguson installment, entitled BLOOD ON CANVAS, is currently available as part of the forthcoming DEAD SILENT box set that releases on January 19.

In this episode, Tom and host Gavin Reese discuss creating unique characters, researching for authenticity, reader expectations, and who Tom would want investigating his own murder.

Pre-order BLOOD ON CANVAS in the DEAD SILENT box set for only $0.99: https://books2read.com/DeadSilent

Tom’s other works: https://www.amazon.com/Tom-Fowler/e/B075W5SZ23

Tom’s sites: http://tomfowlerwrites.com/

Gavin’s works: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Reese/e/B072W5PPGS

Gavin’s site: https://gavinreese.com

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As authors, we often try to imagine how we would write about the history we see unfolding before us. The events on Capitol Hill had an eerie familiarity to me. When protesters attempted to disrupt a speech by former president Bill Clinton at the university where I worked, I was the one person who kept them out. Here's the story.

Landis Wade Brings the 2020 Literary Podcast Year to a Close, Reads Two of His 2020 Published Stories and Offers Literary Hopefulness for 2021

In this episode 170, recovering trial lawyer turned author turned podcaster of books and stories, Landis Wade, gives thanks, recaps highlights of the 2020 podcast year and riffs on what’s new and what’s planned for the coming year.

Find answers to how much the podcast grew in 2020, the variety of authors and stories on the show, the top 10 downloaded episodes, what Landis learned from the authors who appeared on Patreon and the literary goodness that’s coming in 2021, with a preview of the episodes coming in January.

And, as has become the tradition with these guest free episodes (which don’t happen very often), Landis reads a few short pieces he wrote that were published this year.

Thanks to our authors, listeners, sponsors, Patreon supporters and team members. We’re grateful for the opportunity to help authors give voice to their written words and connect with readers who love good stories.

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Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle’s Novel “Even As We Breathe” Examines Race and Class in the Secluded Microcosm of Asheville’s Grove Park Inn During 1942

In today’s episode, we visit with Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, author of “Even As We Breathe,” a coming of age story for a young Native American set in the Western mountains of North Carolina.

The novel examines race and class in the secluded microcosm of Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina during the summer of 1942.

David Joy, author of “When These Mountains Burn,” says this is "a period piece that illuminates and echoes our current time. A powerful story told by voices that ring true as scripture…a masterful debut from the writer we need right now." Silas House, author of “Southernmost” observes that “Even As We Breathe” is a remarkable and important debut novel that announces a major new voice in southern literature, and one that we have waited far too long to hear.

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In this episode, award-winning author Cathy Pickens serves as guest host to interview A.J. Hartley, best-selling author of “Impervious” a fantasy thriller about a young girl whose normal day at school is upended, propelling her into an unfamiliar world of magic, monsters and danger and forcing her to try to save herself and her friends.

Faith Hunter, NYT and USA Today bestselling Author, says that this is a “story where reality and unreality are braided together until the very last page. It hit me in the gut. Must Read!"

D.B. Jackson, author of Time's Assassin, call the book, "Searing, powerful – a story every person in this country should read. A.J. Hartley is as skilled a storyteller as I’ve ever encountered. To step into his imagination is to place yourself in the hands of a master."

Today’s episode is guest hosted by award-winning author Cathy Pickens, author of “Create: Developing Your Own Creative Process,” and mystery and true crime books.

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For this episode of Writers On The Beat, bestselling author Greta Boris steps into the Interrogation Room with Gavin Reese to get her story straight.

Greta Boris writes the Seven Deadly Sins series about ordinary women and unexpected evil, as well as a series of standalone psychological suspense novels that exposes the dark side of sunny Southern California. Greta is a popular conference speaker and bestselling nonfiction author of two titles, “The Wine and Chocolate Workout - Sip, Savor, and Strengthen for a Healthier Life” and “PUBLISH: Take Charge of Your Author Career,” the latter with co-author Megan Haskell. Greta co-created “The Author Wheel,” a site for writers on writing.

Her latest story is entitled MORTUARY SCHOOL, and it begins a new series with a new heroine. The book is currently available as part of the forthcoming DEAD SILENT box set.

In this episode, Greta and host Gavin Reese discuss creating unique, three-dimensional characters, researching for authenticity, reader turn-offs, and what complicated task force she would assign her own homicide.

Pre-order THE MORTUARY SCHOOL in the DEAD SILENT box set for only $0.99: https://books2read.com/DeadSilent

Greta’s other works: https://www.amazon.com/Greta-Boris/e/B00ADUFSD6

Greta’s sites: http://gretaboris.com/ and https://authorwheel.com

Gavin’s works: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Reese/e/B072W5PPGS

Gavin’s site: https://gavinreese.com

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Critically acclaimed international bestseller Judith Lucci steps into the Interrogation Room with Gavin Reese to get her story straight.

Judith loves to write about killing people, just the opposite of what she spent her professional life doing. Born in Virginia, Judith earned graduate and doctoral degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia. She has written numerous academic and health-related articles and documents, and worked as a nurse, educator, and college professor before becoming an acclaimed and beloved novelist. Her award-winning fiction spans several genres and includes the Michaela McPherson crime series, the Alexandra Destephano medical thriller series, Sonia Amon medical thriller series, the Women of Valor series, and her Artsy Chicks Cozy mystery series.

Her latest story is a Michaela McPherson installment entitled THE CASE OF THE MISSING PARTS, and it’s currently available as part of the forthcoming DEAD SILENT box set.

In this episode, Judith and host Gavin Reese discuss creating three-dimensional characters, presenting authentic medical realities without excessive gore, and who she would assign her own murder.

Pre-order THE CASE OF THE MISSING PART in the DEAD SILENT box set for only $0.99: https://books2read.com/DeadSilent

Judith’s other works: https://www.amazon.com/Judith-Lucci/e/B00AUVN0GK

Judith’s site: www.judithlucci.com

Gavin’s works: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Reese/e/B072W5PPGS

Gavin’s site: https://gavinreese.com

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For this episode of Writers On The Beat, acclaimed international bestseller Dan Petrosini steps into the Interrogation Room to clear up a few things.

Dan wrote his first story at the age of ten. Having written and published more than twenty novels, his works include several standalones and twelve installments of his Detective Luca Mystery Series. Despite having no personal law enforcement experience, Dan’s research and technical advisors allow him to compose very realistic stories and craft complex, relatable characters and investigators. In addition to writing fiction, he also believes in transmitting a contagious positivity to the outside world, and Dan likes to remind those around him to exorcise negativity from their lives.

His latest story is a prequel to the Detective Luca Series entitled THE BARROW CASE, and it’s currently available as part of the forthcoming DEAD SILENT box set.

Pre-order THE BARROW CASE in the DEAD SILENT box set for only $0.99: https://books2read.com/DeadSilent

Dan’s other works: https://www.amazon.com/Dan-Petrosini/e/B004LYEJ9E

Dan’s site: https://danpetrosini.com

Gavin’s works: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Reese/e/B072W5PPGS

Gavin’s site: https://gavinreese.com

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