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Award-winning author Kali White discusses her latest novel, The Monsters We Make, which is inspired by true crime events that took place close to where she grew up in Iowa. The Monsters We Make is a crime thriller/family drama set in the early 1980's following the disappearances of two paperboys from a small Iowa town. The story is told through interwoven perspectives and explores the effects that one crime can have, not only on the people closely involved, but on the wider community.

Author Racquel Henry discusses her new story, Holiday on Park. It is a second chance romance novelette that combines two of her favorite things: romance and Christmas. Racquel readily admits that she has an obsession with Hallmark Christmas movies. Her story, Holiday on Park, is written in the same spirit and will appeal to Hallmark movie lovers. Racquel is the founder of The Writer's Atelier, a writing studio in Central Florida that provides writers with a safe place to meet, learn and practice their art.

Author Marie E. Andreu discusses her upcoming book, Love in English. Maria is the award-winning author of young adult fiction whose real life has inspired her stories. Love in English is the story of a high school girl's difficulty navigating life after she relocates from Argentina to the USA. At the start, she doesn't speak English, just as Maria didn't speak English. Similarly, in her debut novel, The Secret Side of Empty, the protagonist is a teenage girl who is undocumented, as Maria once was herself.

Author Lauren Gilbert discusses her latest book, A Rational Attachment. Lauren is the author of historical fiction and a lover of Jane Austen's works. When she was no longer content to merely read and study historical fiction, Lauren began writing her own stories. Her two novels, Heyerwood and A Rational Attachment, are set in England during the Regency period. Lauren's stories explore the Regency era, women's roles within English society and the political nuances of class, power and advancement.

Author J. Douglas Parker discusses his book, A Killher Plan: Behind the Crime Scene Tape. Doug is a retired special agent and veteran of 30+ years with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. His book, A Killher Plan, details the investigation of the murder of a young woman. Doug provides a behind-the-scenes account of the piecing together of the murders' plan, the coordination of the dedicated efforts of numerous law enforcement agencies and the lengthy process of seeing the case through to final judgement.

Author J.R. Mathis discusses his series, The Father Tom Mysteries, which features reluctant amateur sleuth, Father Tom Greer, who enters the priesthood after the murder of his beloved wife. Ten years after her death, Father Tom is assigned to the parish of the little town where his wife died. Her murder has gone unsolved, and Father Tom is drawn back into the mystery. The first two books in this murder mystery series, The Penitent Priest and The Framed Father, are in print with more books to come.

Author Felicia Lee discusses her children's picture books, I Can Be and Audrey Lost Her Shoe. Felicia's main goals with her books are diversity and representation. Young readers will see various voices and experiences represented in her books, and Felicia hopes her stories will affirm for kids that they are valued and loved. Felicia discusses her writing journey, why it is crucial for authors to find a support network, and her hopes that her book, I Can Be, will inspire children to pursue their dreams.

Author PeTika Tave discusses her children's picture books, Beautiful As You Are! and Brilliant As You Are!, which are designed to empower kids to love and accept themselves as enough, exactly as they are. As a teacher, PeTika has seen firsthand the impact that low self-esteem can have on children. She struggled as a kid herself, reaching 6 ft tall and 300 lbs by the age of 13. In her 20's, PeTika began a journey of weight loss and self-discovery, writing poems that eventually found their way into her books.

Author Tim Grove discusses his latest book, Star Spangled: The Story of a Flag, a Battle and the American Anthem. Tim is a public historian with over 25 years' experience working at history museums, including several Smithsonian museums, and he admits that Star Spangled is not the story you might expect. Tim has also written a career memoire titled, A Grizzly in the Mail and Other Adventures in American History, which details some of the more interesting museum projects he was worked on over the years.

Author Theresa Kaminski discusses her latest book, Dr. Mary Walker's Civil War. In this book, Theresa details the life of Mary Walker, an extraordinary 19th century woman who was not afraid to speak her mind. Mary Walker was a medical physician, a vocal suffragist and women's rights advocate, and the only woman to ever receive the Medal of Honor. As an academic historian, Theresa Kaminski has made it her mission to write books about scrappy American women who may have faded from our collective memory.