In this lively chat, the Rebeccas discuss mystery writing and the importance of setting and how Danielle Grandinetti incorporates historical details and even the ethnicity of the area into both characters and plot. Oral storytelling traditions, a fascinating area of interest to the author and a future Book Bites episode, come up too. Join in to learn more about 1930s female journalists, and how Prohibition, the Chicago Mob, and bootlegging make their way into this historically rich and multi-veined mystery.

This week we're joined by author Danielle Grandinetti to talk about her writing process — including how she's turned dictation into a tool for tapping into ancient oral storytelling traditions — and her Prohibition-era series Di Stasio Giornaliste Agency. We dig into the real Icelandic and Norwegian settlement history behind Door County, Wisconsin, the family stories that shaped her sketch-artist heroine Gabby in "Eyewitness Sketch," and what's coming next in the series: the Olympics, the Chicago World's Fair, an FDR whistle-stop tour, and the Dust Bowl. If you love strong female leads, meticulously researched history, and a little romance, this one's for you.

In this episode of Book Bites, Rebecca and Rebecca visit with Morgan L. Busse to talk about the conclusion to her epic fantasy trilogy, Winter's Dawn — written, she says, during three of the hardest years of her life. The Rebeccas dig into the enemies-to-lovers romance readers have been waiting for, the moment Morgan's editors said "finally," and why she called this one "a book of worship." Join us for this candid, moving conversation about craft, faith, and finishing the story she set out to tell.

In this episode of Book Bites, Rebecca and Rebecca visit with Morgan L. Busse to talk about the conclusion to her epic fantasy trilogy, Winter's Dawn — written, she says, during three of the hardest years of her life. The Rebeccas dig into the enemies-to-lovers romance readers have been waiting for, the moment Morgan's editors said "finally," and why she called this one "a book of worship." Join us for this candid, moving conversation about craft, faith, and finishing the story she set out to tell.

This 1930s era story is equal parts mystery and romance intertwined with setting and second chances. Join the conversation as the Rebeccas discuss the unique character origins, multiple mysteries, and intriguing occupation the heroine has in this prohibition story complete with all the story pieces that suggests. Might Eyewitness Sketch by Danielle Grandinetti be your next inspirational read?

This 1930s era story is equal parts mystery and romance intertwined with setting and second chances. Join the conversation as the Rebeccas discuss the unique character origins, multiple mysteries, and intriguing occupation the heroine has in this prohibition story complete with all the story pieces that suggests. Will Eyewitness Sketch by DanielleGrandinetti be your next inspirational read?

Clint Hall, “a science fiction and fantasy author known forstories of hope, wonder, and adventure”, (and an all around great guy) joins Rebecca and Rebecca to discuss his latest release, "Worlds Collide." Learn about characters,world-building and being a discovery writer (or not) on this episode of Book Bites.

Clint Hall, a "science fiction and fantasy author known for stories of hope, wonder, and adventure", joins Rebecca and Rebecca to discuss his latest release, "Worlds Collide." Learn about characters, world-building and being a discovery writer (or not) on this episode of Book Bites.

Tari shares the ins and outs of combining two vastly different story worlds in her new novel (written with Susan May Warren) set on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. This story features a hero from her Michigan small town of Heritage and a heroine from Warren's Minnesota Kingstons series which means while there will be heart-stopping romance, it will be paired with pulse-pounding adventure and thrilling danger as well.

Tune in to discover how it all melds together and whether or not it should be moved up on your TBR list. Authors should also listen in if you're considering a collaboration in your writing future. The tips may prove useful.

Tari shares the ins and outs of combining two vastlydifferent story worlds in her new novel (written with Susan May Warren) set on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. This story features a hero from her Michigan small town of Heritage and a heroine from Warren's Minnesota Kingstons series which means while there will be heart-stopping romance, it will be paired with pulse-pounding adventure and thrilling danger as well.

Tune in to discover how it all melds together and whether ornot it should be moved up on your TBR list. If you’re an author considering a collaboration in your writing future, the tips here may prove useful.