Debut author, Marisa Walz, discusses her fantastic new release, GOOD INTENTIONS. A successful wedding planner’s perfect world is shattered when her twin sister dies in a tragic accident. Wracked with grief, she fixates on another woman whose life has been destroyed by tragedy. How far will she go to be part of this other woman’s life, and will she be able to stop before this new obsession takes an irreversible turn? “A compulsive and chilling exploration of grief, obsession, and voyeurism.” —Jeneva Rose, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Listen in as we chat about the pros and cons of good intentions, the intersection of grief and fear, and why she wanted this story to move readers.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Marisa Walz writes books about people behaving badly. A lifelong writer and an alum of The Writers' Loft in Chicago, Marisa's authorly aspirations started at the age of seven with her painstakingly detailed childhood diaries and some horrible poetry. In her teen years, off the avocado-green Acer in her parents' basement, she ran e-zines that regurgitated the fashion, beauty, and lifestyle advice she read about in Cosmo and Seventeen. She finally got her first paid writing gig in college as an opinion columnist and reporter for the campus newspaper, where she may or may not have fabricated a couple man-on-the-street quotes.

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These days, Marisa sneaks her writing in before her two young children wake up and after they go to bed. ​She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband, kids, and a labradoodle that throws balls to itself and eats whole entire socks.​

Where Dogs Heal Hearts: A Conversation with Neil Plakcy

In today’s episode, I’m joined by bestselling author Neil Plakcy, whose books span mysteries, romance, and adventure—but today we’re diving into something extra special. We’re talking about Neil’s heart-warming Smiling Dog Café novellas where healing, kindness, and second chances are always on the menu.

We chat about magical pups (including one very good dog named Cooper), the inspiration behind the café, writing emotionally honest stories, and why these books feel like a warm hug when you need one most. If you love dogs, community, and fiction that heals, this episode—and these books—are for you.

Bonus: Listeners can grab a free copy of Neil’s first Golden Retriever mystery, In Dog We Trust, here: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/3tpfoiob3x

For more information on Neil, visit: mahubooks.com

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

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This week on Crime Wave: Michael Cooper’s The Rabbi’s Knight is a richly detailed historical novel set in 1290, as war-weary Knight Templar Jonathan St. Clair joins forces with Rabbi Samuel of Baghdad to decipher a cryptic ancient scroll linked to Jerusalem’s Temple Mount. Shifting alliances, pursuit by enemies, and forbidden desires complicate the quest as their dangerous journey draws together scholars, warriors, and rivals from across faiths—including the fiercely independent Zahirah. Steeped in mysticism, faith, and suspense, the novel asks how far one will go in pursuit of truth—and what it may cost when that truth is finally revealed.

Connect with Michael: https://michaeljcooper.net/

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Are you doing all the right spiritual things—but still feeling stuck?

In Unlocking Your Purpose, author Kellie Williams takes readers on a faith-filled journey from confusion to clarity, helping them recognize their identity in Christ, remove spiritual roadblocks, and step boldly into the calling God designed just for them. Blending heartfelt memoir, biblical wisdom, and reflective prompts, this book isn’t just about finding purpose—it’s about living it with confidence, obedience, and impact.

✨ A conversation about faith, calling, and the courage to say yes to God’s plan.

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Today in the interrogation chair, it's friend of the show, Winter Austin, author of BAIT THE DEVIL from Tule Publishing. Disclosing her 2nd writer's dossier, Winter talks about how she turned in her first draft of BAIT THE DEVIL and how the editing process worked. Looking for find out how books get written and edited? You need to hear this story from Winter Austin!

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In paradise, the past has teeth.

In The Shark House, bestselling author Sara Ackerman delivers a mesmerizing Hawaiian mystery set against the breathtaking and dangerous beauty of the Kohala coast. When rare shark attacks rock the island, marine biologist Minnow Gray is forced to confront not only a predator in the water—but the trauma she’s carried since a tragic encounter with a great white took her father.

Part environmental thriller, part emotional reckoning, The Shark House explores the fragile dance between humans and nature, grief and healing, memory and truth. Lush, haunting, and deeply human, this is a novel that pulls you under and doesn’t let go.

🎧 Don’t miss Sara Ackerman on On the Air with Florenza, where we dive into sharks, science, Hawai‘i, and the secrets that refuse to stay buried.

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What begins as romance slowly tightens into a trap.

In Hooked, Caitlin Rother reveals how love can be weaponized—and how emotional manipulation can be just as dangerous as physical force. Through relentless investigation and intimate storytelling, Rother exposes the psychological web that keeps victims tethered to their abusers, even when escape seems impossible. This is a haunting reminder that the most powerful chains are often invisible.

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When Jason Bourne returns, the stakes are personal—and Brian Freeman tells us why in this must-hear episode.

It’s Intermissions—Bourne style. Brian Freeman steps away from the chase scenes and global conspiracies for a fast, fun, rapid-fire round that reveals the man behind The Bourne Revenge—quick instincts, sharp answers, and zero safe houses.

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Wendy Walker is the USA Today bestselling author of psychological suspense novels. Her work has been translated into over twenty-three foreign languages and has been optioned for television and film. She is a former attorney and investment banker. When she was a teenager, she trained with Olympic coach Carlo Fassi at the Broadmoor training facility in Colorado Springs. Her experiences were part of the inspiration for BLADE, which Thomas & Mercer will publish 2/1/26. Wendy is the mother of three grown sons and lives in Fairfield County, CT.

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In Episode 11 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with Sunday Times bestselling author Elizabeth May to discuss her new romantasy, THE WOLF AND THE CROWN OF BLOOD—a dark, tantalizing, and thought-provoking read. Don’t look away.

“Deliciously decadent erotic fantasy romance… A dance of deception, betrayal, and dark desire… Undeniably spicy” —Publishers Weekly

Show Notes:
 https://traceydevlyn.com/podcast

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