The Enlightenment Show

In this episode, Samantha Bailey talks about her psychological thriller, Watch Out For Her, and something she's currently obsessed with. We also chat about something she likes to capture, what's thrilling in her life, why Samantha enjoys writing psychological thrillers, and what secret she thought she kept hidden as a teen that still came to the surface.

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In this episode, Randall Silvis discusses his suspense novel, The Deepest Black, and a moment when he walked the unknown to solve a mystery happening in his life.  We chatted about how Randall changed from what he went through following a recent investigation, what he was most curious about as a boy and is still curious about today, and the multiple near-death experiences he's encountered that have shifted his perspective on life.

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In this episode, Georgie Blalock discusses her historical fiction novel, The Indiscreet Princess, and a time when she felt most free.  She shared with us what research she dove into for the historical events in her story, what makes her so enthusiastic about royalty, what sculpture she'd like to create, and the trailblazing women who have inspired her. 

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In this episode, Josh Malerman discusses his new book, Daphne, and why he loves horror and the idea of playing with fears. He also shared with us how basketball, writing, and being in a band are playful and healing for him, what legend he believed as a kid that terrified him, and a technique he's used during anxiety attacks that's helpful.

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In this episode, Lindsay Currie talks about her book, The Girl in White. She shares with us her fascination with cemeteries, why she chose Massachusetts as the setting for her book, what things give her chills, and a few themed restaurants she'd create based on a favorite movie/book.

#author #thegirlinwhite #authordiscussion #middlegrade #lindsaycurrie #ghoststories #podcast #laurischoenfeld #interview

In this episode, Sierra Godfrey talks about her book, One Very Typical Family. We also chat about a time when an unexpected event brought her closer to her family, trying to connect with estranged family members, a rom-com that she loved in her twenties, and fond memories she has from growing up in Santa Cruz.

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In this episode, Krista Isaacson talks about her memoir, Unbreakable Burden, and how she found a way through the grief and pain of losing her daughter. Krista shares how she found hope to keep going, what she learned about herself walking through this burden, how everyone in her family grieved differently, and her favorite memories of Elora.

#author #unbearableburden #authordiscussion #memoir #kristaisaacson #podcast #laurischoenfeld #interview 

In this episode, Ali Kamanda and Jorge Redmond talk about their picture book, Black Boy, Black Boy, and how fatherhood inspired this story. We also chat about why it's critical to learn positive stories in black history, when they decided to write their book and why, who inspired them as a kid, and in what ways they like to shine. 

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In this episode, Amy Turner talks about her memoir, On the Ledge, and how her brush with death led to examining her journey to heal her childhood trauma. She shares with us how her perspective of life changed after the accident, how she was forced to face the trapdoors in her life, what changes Amy made to create a different outcome in her own family, and what she wanted the most as a kid.

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In this episode, we chat with Donna about writing Just Jonathan in lockdown during Covid, her animals making an appearance within her novel, how writing the story gave her friend hope and supported Donna with accountability, and three tips for a new writer.

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