Get ready for an exhilarating ride as we dive into a riveting discussion with the multi-genre author, Mary Carroll Moore. From her culinary adventures as a food journalist to her transition into literary thrillers, Mary's journey promises excitement and inspiration. Delve into her latest book, "A Woman's Guide to Search and Rescue," where estranged sisters, both aviators, twist and turn through gripping situations, all while exploring the enduring power of female bonds. But that's not all – discover an exclusive peek into her upcoming book, "Last Bets," set on a Caribbean island amidst high-stakes gambling and a looming tropical storm. Join us for a fascinating exploration of fierce heroines, unexpected plot twists, and the captivating art of storytelling.

A little about today's author -

Mary Carroll Moore is a bestselling and award-winning author of 14 books in 3 genres, chef and former cooking school instructor. Her latest novel, A Woman's Guide To Search & Rescue, is a cross-genre literary thriller that details a woman's escape for survival and how she flees to her estranged sister...who doesn't even know she exists. A story that highlights women as heroes, the power of sisterly bonds and what happens when family finds each other, Mary keeps the reader hooked!

Mary has her MFA and has taught writing throughout the world. Her incredible writing journey started after attending Le Cordon Bleu in Paris where she went on to write cookbooks for the California Culinary Academy and a culinary column for the LA Times for over a decade. Some of her expert topics include:

· A Woman's Guide To Search & Rescue - The WASP Pilot Who Inspired This Story (Mary's Mother)

· Incorporating Yourself Into Your Characters - How Writers Bring Their Experiences To Books

· From Award Winning Cookbook Writer To Writing Novels - Mary's Unique Journey.

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A little about today's host-

Shawna Rodrigues left her award-winning career in the public sector in 2019 to consult and publish her first novel Beyond the Pear Blossoms. Her desire to connect and help others led to the launch of her podcast The Grit Show shortly thereafter. When she learned women host only 27% of podcasts, her skills and passion led to the founding of the Authentic Connections Network. She now helps mission-driven entrepreneurs better connect with their audiences by providing full-service podcast production and through a community for Entrepreneurs & Podcasters – EPAC. Podcasting is her primary focus, so she continues to support the writing community through this podcast, and her writing time is mostly focused on anthologies.

She offers a free 7 Steps to Perfect Your Podcast Title to anyone interested in launching a podcast. You can also follow her on Instagram-@ShawnaPodcasts, and learn more about the network and community at https://linktr.ee/37by27.

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