That's a wrap ~ tune in for the year in review, what lies ahead, my gratitude and acknowledgements, plus a parting wish for fans and listeners around the world.

We are joined by author-historian-gemologist Anna Rasche for a behind the scenes talk on the inspiration, process, and challenges in her debut work, "The Stone Witch of Florence".

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