Author, playwright, and columnist Richard Reiss joins Karen E. Osborne to discuss The Fireflies, a novel that begins when a commercial airplane explodes above the protagonist—and becomes an intimate exploration of what happens after a life changes forever.

They talk about family drama and secrets, romance within suspense, truth and resilience, characters and incidents inspired by real life, and the funny reason Richard gave his protagonist his own name. Plus, what's next and an especially rich collection of book recommendations.

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Debut novelist Lennox Caige joins Karen E. Osborne to discuss An American Spectacle, a provocative contemporary thriller exploring reproductive rights, grief, revenge, political hypocrisy, and the consequences when publicly held convictions become intensely personal.

Lennox discusses his ripped-from-the-headlines inspiration and the challenge of writing about sensitive, divisive subjects without judging his characters or telling readers what to think. Karen and Lennox also explore his writing journey and style, creating morally complicated characters, what he's working on next, and book recommendations.

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USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Amy Vansant joins Karen E. Osborne to talk mysteries, humor, and an extraordinary writing career that has produced more than 30 books in about twelve years. They explore Amy's latest Pineapple Port mystery and its decades-old cold case, creating memorable series characters, AuthorXP and helping fellow writers succeed, and books worth adding to your TBR.

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Author and confidence coach Susan Lowenthal Axelrod joins Karen E. Osborne to explore the ideas behind her newest book - Your Mind Is Yours and the realization that changed Susan's life: our thoughts don't have to control us.

Susan walks listeners through her five-step process—Notice, Choose, Build, Allow, Transform—and uses a real situation from Karen's life to demonstrate the method in action.

They discuss confidence, negative thought patterns, self-compassion, Susan's personal journey, and the difference these tools have made for her clients and readers. They finish, as always, with book recommendations—including books Susan discovered through What Are You Reading? What Are You Writing?

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Writer and film producer Angela Page Conti returns to join Karen E. Osborne for a conversation about Enrico G, the historical novel inspired by Angela's Italian great-grandfather.

Karen and Angela compare their experiences turning family history into fiction and explore immigration, prejudice, identity, the women who shaped their ancestors' lives, and the sometimes astonishing discoveries that emerge when writers dig into their own pasts—including the unforgettable story of the "culinary murderer."

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Karen E. Osborne talks with Christie Caliendo about Lesser Haven, an atmospheric literary suspense novel exploring isolation, hidden abuse, moral courage, and what it means to stand up for someone who cannot stand up for themselves.

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Karen E. Osborne talks with Rebecca Inch-Partridge about Hunting the Dashia, creating unforgettable heroines, encouraging girls to pursue STEM, breaking myths about science fiction, and the books every speculative fiction fan should discover.

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Karen E. Osborne talks with Pamela Taylor about the tenth book in the Second Son Chronicles, the challenge of writing a prequel, fascinating historical research, and the mystery surrounding King Alfred's lost chronicles.

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Karen E. Osborne talks with Lisa Towles about The Weight of Cold Things, publication day excitement, writing suspense, unforgettable heroines, and building a career that includes novels, podcasts, publishing, and supporting other writers.

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Karen E. Osborne talks with Candace Lola about Women of Glass and Other Parables, a collection of literary horror stories that explores resilience, identity, feminine rage, and the transformative power of embracing every part of ourselves.

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