Shawn chats with Jeff Markowitz about his novel THE OTHER, social justice, the historical context of Nazi activity in New Jersey, the significance of storytelling, addressing uncomfortable truths, crafting dual timeline narratives, the importance of standing up against hate, and the power of fiction to evoke empathy and understanding.

Shawn chats with bestselling author Robert Crais about his latest novel, THE BIG EMPTY, which marks the 20th book featuring private investigator Elvis Cole, the evolution of his characters, internet influencers, family secrets, loyalty, betrayal, the nuances of plotting and character development, and the emotional stakes involved in Crais's storytelling.

Shawn chats with Daphne Silver about her Agatha Award-winning author Cozy Mystery series, rare books, museums, Edgar Allan Poe, communities in writing, the balance between character and setting, and valuable advice for aspiring authors.

Shawn chats with Brian Freeman about his latest novel, his creative process, the challenges of writing thrillers, the importance of collaboration with his wife, Marsha, his evolution as a writer, his experiences in different genres, and the literary influences that have shaped his storytelling.

Shawn chats with debut author Kate Michaelson about her novel HIDDEN ROOMS, medical mysteries, murder investigations, the importance of representing chronic illness in literature, teaching, the journey of becoming a published author, and the themes of homecoming and personal growth.

Shawn chats with Tom Coffey about SPECIAL VICTIM, the second book in the Devine Trilogy, themes surrounding justice and media responsibility, New York City, character development, the Central Park jogger case, the challenges of writing from multiple perspectives, and the importance of withholding judgment in today's media landscape.

Shawn chats with D.M. Barr (Dawn Barclay) about her writing journey, her latest psychological thriller, DEADLY WHEN DISTURBED, the unique intersection of her real estate background with her fiction, her character development process, community among writers, the challenges of the creative process, her advice for aspiring writers, and an exciting project she and Shawn will be working on for many years to come.

Shawn chats with Lisa Williamson Rosenberg about her new novel, MIRROR ME, the themes of identity, belonging, the influence of psychology on writing, the significance of her characters, the challenges of crafting a compelling narrative, the importance of backstory, and the journey of self-discovery that her protagonist, Eddie, undergoes throughout the novel.

Shawn chats with award-winning author John Shepphird about his journey as a film director and writer, the nuances of writing novels versus short stories, the enduring appeal of crime fiction, John's newest novel, their experiences in the film industry, the importance of attending writing conferences, and their upcoming anthology collaboration TENNIS NOIR.

Shawn chats with returning guest Greg Stout about his writing journey, his new novel LONG TIME GONE, the Jackson Gamble series, Nashville, the intricacies of character development, plotting a long-running series, noir, realism, respectful representation of characters, Greg's new radio show, and the enduring appeal of detective fiction.