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At the height of lockdown, 19-year-old Ellie Williams claims on social media she’s been trafficked by an Asian grooming gang across the North of England. Photos of her horrific injuries add to the outrage and the post goes viral – shared more than 100 thousand times. Social media rumours lead to attacks on Asian men and businesses in her hometown of Barrow-in-Furness. But when she’s arrested for perverting the course of justice, things really explode and there are protest rallies and claims ...
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The podcast for the UK’s best-selling rugby newspaper! Join host Ollie Little, regular columnist Brendan Gallagher, Nick Cain, Chris Hewett and an array of quality guests for in-depth discussion on the biggest stories on and off the pitch in the world of rugby!
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We love a prop episode! The self-professed 'oddball' Nick Auterac joins host Ollie Little and columnists Chris Hewett and Nick Cain for this one. The former Saracens, Bath, Harlequins and Northampton front row is now pursuing a career in TV and film composition, and joins the guys to discuss how it's going as well as look back on his career! Stick …
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This week Andy Scott and Gary Logan are joined by WBC featherweight world champion Skye Nicolson to look back at that dramatic night in Riyadh. They discuss all the talking points from the Beterbiev v Bivol bill including Ben Whittaker's injury, Wardley's explosive win and the scoring of the main event. Light heavyweight contender Anthony Yarde als…
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This week on Crime Wave: Sharon Dukett has given readers an electrifying debut thriller. In THE SHUTDOWN LIST, Anita Forester witnesses her husband being dragged away by police during a protest for environmental causes. Anita embarks on a perilous journey to find her husband, unaware of the crucial secret he has kept from her. Anita’s search leads …
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Mark Pawlosky is a former reporter for the Wall Street Journal, editor in chief of CNBC on msn, and editorial director for American City Business Journals (ACBJ), he oversaw financial news channels in the US, London, Munich, Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong. BLACK BIRD is the latest novel in his Nik Byron book series. Please visit his website at: https:/…
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The winner of the (not terribly) prestigious WIFTS screenwriting award for “All I Wish,” the 2018 film she wrote and directed starring Sharon Stone, Susan Walter recently added “novelist” to an eclectic resume that also includes “failed concert violinist,” “unwatchable TV news reporter,” and “dazed mother to two teenage girls.” Her first two myster…
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Andy Scott and John Dennen are joined by the IBF light-heavyweight number one contender Connor Wallace to wrap up all the talking points from the final press conference including Eddie Hearn's bold attempt to challenge Artur Beterbiev.By Sky Sports
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After a few weeks debating the dramatic final rounds of the Rugby Championship, time to revisit the Gallagher Premiership! Three rounds in and despite question marks around how Saracens would enter their new era, they sit unbeaten at the top of the table. However, the winless Exeter Chiefs have endured their worst ever start to a season. One of Exe…
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Danielle Trussoni is the New York Times bestselling author of The Ancestor, Angelology and Angelopolis, all New York Times Notable Books, and The Puzzle Master, chosen by The Washington Post as one of their Best Thrillers of 2023. Her memoir, Falling Through the Earth, was selected by The New York Times as one of the Top Ten Books of the Year. Dani…
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This week Andy Scott is joined by Andy Clarke and Matthew Macklin as fight week begins in Saudi Arabia ahead of a blockbuster card on October 12th. We hear from a host of fighters on the exciting Riyadh bill including Dmitry Bivol, Artur Beterbiev, Chris Eubank Jr and more. Sky Sports journalist John Dennen also rounds up the rest of the latest box…
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Welcome to today’s episode of On the Air with Florenza! Today, we’re diving into the captivating world of Georgia K. Boone and her newly released book, I’ll Be Gone for Christmas. Georgia is a writer and poet inspired by the words of James Baldwin. She lives on the West Coast with her family and often writes songs she may share someday. In I'll Be …
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This week on Crime Wave: Helaine Mario and I talk about Echoes On the Wind. Helaine’s intricately-plotted dual timeline novel of suspense traces the intertwined fates of pianist Maggie O’Shea and her grandmother, Clair Rousseau, who joins the French Resistance as a teenager during World War II. It’s a beautiful story—also a heartbreaking, and ultim…
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Dickie Smothers is an American TV legend, composer, actor, musician, and comedian. While he distinctly stands out in his own right, he was one half of The Smother Brothers with his elder brother Tom. The Smothers Brothers formed in the late 1950s and appeared on numerous television shows, including two shows of their own, a sitcom from 1965 to 1966…
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Jeffrey Archer is one of the world’s bestselling authors, with sales of over 275 million copies in 97 countries, and is the only author ever to have been a number one bestseller in fiction (twenty times), short stories (four times) and non-fiction (The Prison Diaries). AN EYE FOR AN EYE is his latest novel. Please visit his website at https://www.j…
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Welcome to today’s episode of On the Air with Florenza! Today, we’re diving into the captivating world of Jayne Allen, a Harvard-trained attorney and engineer from Detroit. Jayne is an acclaimed author known for her Black Girls Must Die Exhausted series. Inspired by personal experiences, her writing explores themes of race, womanhood, and relations…
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Abby Endler is the creator of Crime by the Book, a crime fiction-focused Instagram account and website. She is the Fiction & Marketing Director for the Hamptons Whodunit mystery and crime festival, and the host of Criminal Types, a crime fiction author interview podcast. By day, she is a Marketing Manager for Alfred A. Knopf, a division of Penguin …
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Welcome to today’s episode of On the Air with Florenza! Today, we’re diving into the captivating world of Andrew Bajda’s Captured in Liberation. This spellbinding tale takes us back to World War II, unraveling the long-hidden story of Bajda’s father. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of Europe, this book is a powerful testament to the enduring st…
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In this episode of Q&C Presents: Conversations With Creators, join me as I sit down with prolific filmmaker Michael Varrati. Known for his unique contributions to both horror and LGBTQ film, Michael delves into his creative process, the intersection of queer identity and horror, and his latest work, 'There's a Zombie Outside,’ which recently screen…
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In this episode of Quills & Chills, join me as I talk with Stoker award-nominated horror author Johnny Compton. We discuss Compton's latest novel, 'Devils Kill Devils', marking it as the most anticipated horror book of 2024. The conversation explores Compton's inspirations from childhood ghost stories to his extensive research on vampires, angels, …
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In this episode of Quills and Chills, I am sitting down with Michelle McGill Vargas, a talented author known for her speculative historical fiction. We delve into her latest novel, 'American Ghoul,' discussing its unique blend of horror and history. Michelle shares insights into her journey from a special education teacher to a published author, he…
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The Rugby Championship has a new winner for the first time since 2019, as South Africa clinched the last trophy available to them with a resounding 40-point win over Argentina. At the other end of the table, Australia finish the tournament with just one win and bottom of the table for the second year running. Despite performances improving somewhat…
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In this episode of Quills and Chills, I am chatting with award-winning author Sarah Pinsker about her latest novel 'Haunt Sweet Home,' which offers a fresh twist on the haunted house genre. We discuss Sarah's background as a singer-songwriter, her transition to writing, and her unique writing process. Sarah delves into the plot and characters of he…
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Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined by this week's special guests Olympian Delicious Orie and light-heavyweight contender Dan Azeez. Delicious reveals exclusive details behind an offer from the WWE and what that could mean for his career in boxing. He also gives his thoughts on last week’s fight between Sandy Ryan and Mikaela Mayer, which saw Rya…
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You’ve heard of AI, but what about AE? Author Chuck Jacobs explores Artificial Emotion in the latest installment of his David Blum thriller series “The Billion Dollar Sugar Cube.” Also, testing your AI program for sociopathic tendencies, and giving ChatGPT the Turing Test.#chatgpt #authorinterview #writingtechniques #authorsontheair…
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On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Wes Blake about his new book PINEVILLE TRACE. Wes Blake’s novella-in-flash, Pineville Trace, won the Etchings Press Book Prize and will be published in September 2024 by Etchings Press (at the University of Indianapolis). Lee Martin, author of Pulitzer Prize Finalist The Bright Forev…
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What if at every place you lived, the ghosts followed you? And you don't even know who they are. This happens to Jasmine, She is Haunted. She joins the GSA at school and discovers her new tribe. They get her and together they get to the bottom of the haunting as what it means to all of them.By Authors on the Air Global Radio Network
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Joe Clifford is the author of several books, including The One That Got Away, Junkie Love, and the Jay Porter Thriller Series. I WON'T SAY A WORD is the latest in his SAY MY NAME series. Joe’s writing can be found at www.joeclifford.com.Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network#authorsofinstagram #author…
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Prolific author Liam Sweeny shares a very personal novel with Troy Love Story! The book explores the different ways in which people process and experience grief and loss. It is an honest, heartfelt read in which every reader will find a piece of themselves!By Authors on the Air Global Radio Network
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Crystal King is an author, culinary enthusiast and marketing expert. Her writing is fueled by a love of history and a passion for the food, language and culture of Italy. She has taught classes in writing, creativity and social media at Harvard Extension School, Boston University, Mass College of Art, UMass Boston and GrubStreet, one of the leading…
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For the first time since their involvement in the Rugby Championship, Argentina have secured a win against the other three nations in a single tournament. They downed reigning World Champions South Africa on Saturday to give themselves a slim chance of winning the Rugby Championship for the first time. Joining the guys to revel in his nation's win …
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Marissa Stapley is the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese’s Book Club pick Lucky, which has been optioned for television, as well as international bestsellers The Last Resort, Things to Do When It’s Raining, and Mating for Life. Her journalism has appeared in newspapers and magazines across North America. She lives in Toronto with her f…
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This week on Crime Wave: David Ellis told me his stories always start with a character—and, boy, has he given us one for the ages! In THE BEST LIES, Leo Balanoff is an attorney who seeks justice at all costs. He’s also a diagnosed pathological liar, so when a ruthless drug dealer is found dead and Leo’s fingerprints show up on the murder weapon, no…
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Andy Scott and Gary Logan are joined by this week's special guests Todd DuBoef and Kieran Farrell. Top Rank president DuBoef discusses whether Anthony Joshua could still face Tyson Fury in the future despite his defeat to Daniel Dubois. He also previews the upcoming Top Rank schedule with Sandy Ryan v Mikaela Mayer and Takuma Inoue v Seiya Tsutsumi…
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During this episode of On the Air with Florenza, Margot Harrison co-hosts to discuss her newly released debut adult novel, The Midnight Club. "The Midnight Club" (September 2024) is Margot's adult novel, besides her four young adult thrillers. The Killer in Me, her initial YA novel, was chosen as an Indies Introduce pick and made it to the finals o…
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On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Andrew K. Clark about his new novel WHERE DARK THINGS GROW. Andrew K. Clark is a writer from Western North Carolina where his people settled before the Revolutionary War. His poetry collection, Jesus in the Trailer was published by Main Street Rag Press and shortlisted for the Able M…
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Meryl chats with Rabbi Menachem Creditor and Dr. Ora Horn Prouser about their new collection of High Holiday supplemental readings that were written in response to last October 7’s Massacre in Israel when 1,200 were killed and 251 were kidnapped and held hostage. Contributors to the book include rabbis, academics, poets, Americans, Israelis, and sc…
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Join Mystery Writers of America for a spotlight on new and emerging authors. Today's spotlight shines on author K.T. Nguyen. Her debut, You Know What You Did explores the scariest territory—what goes on in people’s minds. K.T. also reminds us to take the time to celebrate your wins! Join MWA's John Copenhaver in conversation with K.T. about her wri…
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WHERE THE DEAD SLEEP is a great example of what I call Great Lakes Noir. Bern Packard returns to his childhood home and accepts a position in the local sheriff's office, only to be elevated to Acting Sheriff and then to eventually run for the permanent job once it's available. Along the way there are murders and mayhem to pursue. Josh handles all o…
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Straight after the final bell at Wembley John Dennen gets reaction from esteemed boxing writer and journalist Donald McRae. They look back at the incredible main event and what the future now holds for Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua.By Sky Sports
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It's All Guapo All the Time! Guapo's Great Rescue and Guapo's Giant Heart are two charming books inspired by a REAL rescue steer named Guapo. These books teach important lessons about rescuing animals, caring for others, and forming friendships in unexpected ways. Listen to this incredible interview with author Janet Zappala, who is changing lives …
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Steph Post is the author of the novels Holding Smoke, Miraculum, Walk in the Fire, Lightwood, and A Tree Born Crooked. She graduated from Davidson College as a recipient of the Patricia Cornwell Scholarship for creative writing and a winner of the Vereen Bell writing award for fiction. Her latest handcrafted novel TERRA INCOGNITA is available throu…
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Nicole Bokat joins Florenza during this episode of On the Air with Florenza. For fans of Kate White suspense novels, Will End in Fire is a heart-racing domestic thriller about an alienated young woman who must find an arsonist before her own life goes up in smoke. “A tumultuous narrative that will confound readers’ expectations and keep them guessi…
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