It's launch day for Master of the Abyss, the third in the Painted Soul series from and screenwriter Rob Samborn. He joins us with the 411 and the back story on his epic series.

Matt Coyle breaks down his 10th Rick Cahill novel, ODYSSEY'S END, his unique approach to creation, and the key trait that can turn an avocation into a career.

Greg Randall discusses Blood in the Yellowstone (Book 3 in his Jordan Tynes series), The Marigold Gang, due out December 5, and gives a master class in the business of books.

Dr. Murray Howe, son of Detroit Redwing legend, Gordie Howe, articulates the common theme overarching his nationwide bestseller, NINE LESSONS I LEARNED FROM MY FATHER. Interspersed with stories from his famous dad's life, Dr. Howe shares how failure made him a success and the fitness formula that can lead to a life of both quality and quantity.

Dave McGuigan is one of the most innovative and energetic marketing minds in practice today. He's also the author of the inspirational classic IN OUR LIFETIME, 100 IDEAS, THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS FOR TODAY'S WORLD and is founder and chair of OUR WORLD TOO, an organization dedicated to advancing tools which engage "individuals everywhere" in the fight for sustainability. He joins me In Conversation to talk about OW2 and how IN OUR LIFETIME came to be.

We Detroiters remember Fran Stryker as the man who created The Lone Ranger. But what events led up to that historic event? Stephen G. Eoannou's YESTERYEAR imagines that part of the story, filled with real events and a cast including real people. He returns with us to those thrilling days... In Conversation.

Jen Malia discusses her INFINITY RAINBOW CLUB series and TOO STICKY! Sensory Issues with Autism, from the perspective of a mother of three kids with autism, who is herself working through life on the autism spectrum. CONNOR AND THE TAEKWONDO TOURNAMENT is due out in 2024.

C.B. Wilson created Barkview, California, hailed as the most dog-friendly city in America. Kat is back with a new breed. Book seven in her Barkview Mystery series, Dachshund To Death launches today. Cheryl joins us to discuss the series, her fans and the real reason she writes about dogs.

James L'Etoile introduces Detective Emily Hunter and her partner, Javier Medina in FACE OF GREED. When a prominent Sacramento businessman is killed and his wife injured in a brutal home invasion, at first glance, it seems like a crime of opportunity gone horribly wrong, but Emily soon finds there might be more to both the crime and the dead man.

Sonja Dewing introduces ThrillHers - A thriller anthology of strong women in isolated locations.