Shawn chats with short story author Chris Bagley about her journey as a writer, her latest collection, The Madness of Ida May, the nuances of writing short stories, self-doubt, validation, influences, and the appeal of short stories in today's fast-paced world.

Shawn chats with Henry Hunsicker about his most recent novel, The Life and Death of Rose Doucette, his influences and writing style, Texas, writing after multiple other jobs, and elaborate bookshelves.

Shawn chats with Charles Philipp Martin about his latest book, 'Rented Grave,' his journey as a writer, the influence of Hong Kong on Martin's writing, character development, focusing on craft, the joy of storytelling, and his unique approach to crime fiction.

Shawn chats with KL Murphy about her journey from high school journalism to writing fiction, her experiences in creating strong female protagonists, her unique writing process that emphasizes discovery over outlining, valuable advice for aspiring writers, and the importance of community in the writing world.

Shawn chats with MP Woodward about the Handler CIA espionage series and the latest installment in the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan series, Shadow State, his background as a Naval Intelligence Officer, the influence of Tom Clancy on his writing, and the key elements that make a compelling political thriller.

Shawn chats with Claire M Johnson about her journey from being a secretary to becoming a published author, exploring the cultural landscape of California, particularly San Francisco, in the 1930s, her writing process, the influence of historical context and cinema on her work, and the challenges of navigating the publishing world.

Shawn chats with Nancy Cole Silverman, accomplished author and former radio journalist, about her latest book, Murder on the Med, featuring her protagonist, Kat Lawson, in a Mediterranean setting, the importance of storytelling, the unique aspects of writing for audio, the balance between writing and community involvement, the writing process, and her experiences as a military wife during the Vietnam War.

Shawn chats with Micki Bare about her newest book, Omega Crag, the creative process behind her writing, the importance of themes such as family and the environment, the accolades her books have received, targeting an audience, the significance of writing for middle-grade readers, and advice for aspiring young writers.

Shawn chats with debut author Jenny Dandy about her journey into writing at the age of 65, discussing her debut novel 'The Brownstone on East 83rd', which features a con artist navigating the complexities of life in New York City, the significance of setting, character development, and the writing process.

Shawn chats with bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author David Ellis, an accomplished judge and author, about his latest book, The Best Lies, the complexities of character development, the writing process, the importance of reader connection, navigating cultural sensitivity in writing, David's journey from lawyer to author, the power of storytelling, and the joy of writing.