Five Compelling Questions with Shawn

Shawn chats with debut author Erik S. Meyers about his debut mystery novel Death in the Ozarks, living abroad, Australia vs. Austria, staying in touch via zoom, families, writing mysteries, the appeal of the Ozarks, and authors supporting authors.

Shawn chats with Author Allison Winn Scotch about her journey as a New York Times bestselling author, her latest romantic comedy, 'Take Two, Bertie Maxwell,' her writing process, the importance of joy, how journalism influences her fiction, character development, adapting books for the screen, women in charge of things, and the power of sticking with things.

Shawn chats with Parker Adams about his new novel The Lock Box, pen names, aliases, career evolutions, science, and advice for our younger selves.

Shawn chats with Justin Kiska, Author of the Parker City Mysteries about the latest addition to the series, Black & White, the unique dual timeline structure of Kiska's novels, the significance of Parker City as a character in itself, the extensive research that informs his writing, the creative process, including his innovative murder board technique for plotting, and the development of his main characters, Ben and Tommy, and their mutual love of Frederick, Maryland, where they both live and work.

Shawn chats with Ivanka Fear about her latest book 'Lost Like Me,' the creative process behind her writing, themes of identity, the significance of setting in storytelling, the challenges of self-doubt that many writers face, poetry, novels, having confidence, and Janet Evanovich.

Shawn chats with Elizabeth Crowens about being a bi-coastal writer, the entertainment industry, screwball comedies, mysteries, Basil Rathbone, old and new Hollywood, and the importance of understanding film history.

Shawn chats with Linda Norlander about writing multiple series, including her newest featuring a cat, character development, twins, best writing practices, storytelling, discipline, motivation, and being on time.

Shawn chats with Claire Booth about her journey from reporting on crime to writing fiction, the Hank Worth mystery series, the Ozarks, research, writing from a male perspective, and keeping a long-running series fresh.

Shawn welcomes fellow podcaster Dan White to the show to discuss his podcasts, QUEER MAGNOLIAS and OUT WITH DAN, the importance of listening to diverse voices and points of view, finding your people, mutual friends, travel, eating and drinking, and Agatha Christie.

Shawn chats with Lynn Painter about her new novel, writing for adults and younger readers, weddings, blowing up weddings, writing rom-com male characters, the need for joy, and classic rom-com movies.