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

Meet Morgan Sterling, a writer whose imagination leaps across genres—from sci-fi and fantasy to contemporary and paranormal romance. In this episode, she joins award-winning author Karen E. Osborne for a warm, witty, and inspiring conversation about her writing journey, the premise of her latest magical collection, and the bold joy of writing snarky, imperfect characters. She also drops can’t-miss book recommendations.

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Author, artist, and promoter Heidi Hess joins Karen E. Osborne to talk about her latest collection, Chronicles of Chaos, her love of visual art, and her journey as a promoter of other authors. You’ll hear about incorporating art into stories, working on our craft, and adding new books to your TBR.

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Paul Jantzen, award-winning debut author of Sour Apples, filmmaker, and storyteller, joins Karen E. Osborne for a lively, funny conversation. From growing up disliking reading to writing a heartfelt coming-of-age story set in 1975, Paul’s unusual path to becoming a writer is as entertaining as his novel.

📚 Highlights: Inspired by family storytelling, Jimmy’s adventures in Sour Apples, and book recommendations from a once-reluctant reader.

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Author Rhea Thomas joins Karen E. Osborne to discuss her debut collection Let Birds Fly (Aug 2025), a book rooted in magical realism and the beauty of the everyday. They explore how short fiction can turn quiet experiences into lasting moments of wonder.

📚 Featured in: The Fictional Café | Toasted Cheese | Does It Have Pockets 🐾 Plus: Writing rituals, inspiration from nature & balancing creativity with life

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Retired NYPD Detective and author Robert Johnson joins award-winning author Karen E. Osborne to discuss his newest mystery, The Wise Detective and Sunrise Reaper.

They unpack how The Bebop Bouncer became The Wise Detective, what it takes to write a gripping series, and how authenticity elevates crime fiction.