What are You Reading? What are You Writing? with Karen E. Osborne

Award-winning author Karen E. Osborne talks with Angela Bier about her novel Voices, discovering your writing voice, magical realism, coming-of-age fiction, and the journey from medicine to authorship.

Hosted by Karen E. Osborne, award-winning and bestselling author.

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Award-winning and bestselling author Karen E. Osborne talks with Bruce W. Bishop about his novel Grow Up, Rory Rafferty. They explore coming-of-age themes, authenticity, character development, and book recommendations for your TBR list.

Hosted by Karen E. Osborne, award-winning and bestselling author.

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Award-winning author Karen E. Osborne interviews fantasy and romance writer T.K. Lawyer about her prolific career, indie publishing, and her new shapeshifter romance Macon.

Award-winning and bestselling author Karen E. Osborne talks with novelist Carol Guthrie Heilman about her novel Becoming Hattie Mae. They discuss her rural settings, character development, surprising research finds, and book recommendations for readers and writers alike.

Hosted by Karen E. Osborne, award-winning and bestselling author.

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Publication Day Interview! Karen E. Osborne talks with bestselling thriller author Cam Torrens about Havoc: Trouble on the Trail, the newest installment in the Tyler Zahn series. They explore character evolution, moral complexity, real-life search-and-rescue experience, and what’s coming next.

What You’ll Learn

• Why Havoc is one of Karen’s favorite books in the series
• How Cam builds authentic, emotionally rich action thrillers
• What inspired the plot and character arcs
• The role of Cam’s military and rescue background
• New projects coming soon

Karen’s Review

“Authentic, complex, high-octane action. Tyler Zahn is a terrific character—complex and worthy. This book has everything. Highly recommended.”

About Cam Torrens

Cam served 30 years in the Air Force, flying missions across three continents, serving in Beijing, and teaching at Virginia Tech. He now lives in Colorado, writes full-time, and volunteers with Search & Rescue.

About Karen

Award-winning novelist writing family drama, historical fiction, and mystery. Host of What Are You Reading? What Are You Writing?

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It’s Publication Day! Karen E. Osborne talks with author Sarah Lauer Nakawatase about Double-Crossing the Border, her romantic thriller that spans Mexico’s revolution and the present day.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How Sarah researched historical and contemporary details
• Why she loves her central lovers and what drives them
• Preview of her next book arriving in March
• How she supports young writers through her scholarship
• The books and authors who inspire her

Karen’s Note: “A highly entertaining, beautifully written novel. Grab a copy!”

About Sarah: Sarah lives by the beach with her forever husband, three children, and one beloved chicken. Family hikes, Little League games, and big family dinners keep her smiling. Her spice rack occupies twelve square feet! In her twenties, she started an agave farm in Jalisco, Mexico with her first husband—lending rich, accurate detail to Double-Crossing the Border. As a teen she worked as a dairy farmer, an experience that informs her writing of Southern Souls. Sarah also supports her community with an annual creative writing scholarship to encourage young writers.

About Karen: Karen E. Osborne is an award-winning novelist who writes about strong, complex women in family dramas, murder mysteries, and historical fiction. She hosts the author-interview series What Are You Reading? What Are You Writing?—a show that highlights the journeys, craft, passion, and reading lives of today’s most interesting writers.

On publication day, award-winning novelist Karen E. Osborne talks with bestselling author Gail Olmsted about Class Action, the newest Legal Twist novel. Gail explains how a former secondary character became the star of her newest book, what sets her protagonists apart, how she collaborates with beta readers, and the new projects she’s planning for 2026 and beyond.

What you'll learn:

• How Gail develops her heroines
• The evolution of the Legal Twist series
• Her writing day process
• The role beta readers play
• Exciting new books coming soon
• Book recommendations you'll want to add to your TBR list

“I love Gail’s books. They are fun, twisty, easy to read, and always exciting.” —Karen E. Osborne

About Gail: Former marketing executive and professor, now full-time writer of historical and contemporary fiction. Kayaker, baker of legendary blonde brownies, and devoted coffee lover. About Karen: Award-winning novelist who writes about strong women in family dramas, murder mysteries, and historical fiction.

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In this episode of What Are You Reading? What Are You Writing? award-winning novelist Karen E. Osborne talks with Peter Cobb, author of Some Things Weren’t Meant to Be. Peter shares how his work in mental health, disability advocacy, and journalism shaped his fiction, introduces listeners to his main characters, and reflects on the authors and books that most influenced his writing life.

You’ll learn:

• How Peter’s writing journey and style have evolved
• What he loves most about his central characters
• How real-world work and volunteer service feed his stories
• The books that shaped him as a reader and writer
• His latest reading recommendations

“Peter takes readers on an emotional journey through love, faith, and the moral dilemmas that challenge our deepest convictions.” —Karen E. Osborne

About Peter Cobb: Author of two novels, Peter is a newspaper correspondent, volunteer driver for the blind and disabled, and a volunteer teacher. About your host: Karen E. Osborne is an award-winning novelist and host of What Are You Reading? What Are You Writing?

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Jacqueline Herz returns to discuss her new novel, Hannah Bloom Dream Juggler, with host and award-winning author Karen E. Osborne. They explore writing later in life, managing love and business on and off the page, and share favorite reads.

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Professor and author Trish MacEnulty joins award-winning novelist Karen E. Osborne to talk about The Whispering Women, the first novel in her new historical mystery series. They explore writing craft, research finds, creative inspiration, and book recommendations.

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