Five Compelling Questions with Shawn

Shawn chats with bestselling and prolific author Brett Battles about his newest book, STUART WOODS' GOLDEN HOUR, his collaboration with the late author, European settings, travel, research, the dynamics of co-authoring, the discipline of a writing routine, inspiration or the lack thereof and not allowing it to impact the work, challenges writers face, their mutual love of Stephen King, and valuable advice and for aspiring writers.

Shawn chats with Tracy Clark, a celebrated crime fiction author, about her latest book, Echo, Tracy's journey to becoming a writer, the creative process, the inspiration she finds in everyday life, the power of words, the challenges and joys of writing, and the importance of community involvement in the writing world.

Shawn chats with return guest Kerry Peresta about her latest psychological suspense novel, he Crushing, the process of writing, character development, the importance of titles, Kerry's journey from advertising to writing, her inspirations, and the challenges of creating suspenseful narratives.

Shawn chats with #1 NYT Bestselling author Graham Brown about his various careers and his latest book, Desolation Code, the themes of technology and villainy, his collaboration with the late Clive Cussler, his writing process, and the importance of maintaining one's voice in co-authorship.

The 200th Episode of Five Compelling Questions!!

In this inspiring discussion, Shawn chats with Wall Street Journal and Amazon Charts bestselling author Barbara Nickless about her latest book, The Drowning Game, her adventurous travels, the inspiration behind her espionage novel, female friendships, and the complexities of sibling relationships.

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.