Best Kubica Podcasts (2024)

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Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica 1:48:50

2h ago1:48:50

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Fan Emily C. told us to take on this NYT bestseller because “Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica is about the dumbest people alive.” Perfect, let’s go girls. Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's…

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Crime Wave - Mary Kubica 17:51

2d ago17:51

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This week on Crime Wave: I talk with Mary Kubica about SHE’S NOT SORRY, an instant New York Times bestseller!!! Meghan Michaels is trying to find balance between being a single mom and working full time as an ICU nurse when a patient named Caitlin arrives in her ward with a traumatic brain injury. They say she jumped from a bridge and plunged over …

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Insights from Mary Kubica 1:04:55

15d ago1:04:55

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In today's Books with Hooks, Bianca, Carly and CeCe discuss choosing a unique title for your work; having a strong plot connection between your main characters in a multi POV novel; avoiding situations where the agent has to make too many assumptions in a query; choosing between italics and dialogue tags when having a character talk to themselves; …

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Mary Kubica & 'She's Not Sorry': Complicated Conversations Series 29:24

16d ago29:24

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On today’s Complicated Conversations we welcome back New York Times bestselling author, Mary Kubica, to discuss her new novel, She’s Not Sorry, a chilling thriller about an ICU nurse who accidentally uncovers a patient’s frightening past. We chat with Mary about writing twists (and how this particular one was the seed for the story), exploring them…

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Mary Kubica (She's Not Sorry) is on the Radar! 23:10

17d ago23:10

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NYT Bestselling author Mary Kubica returns to BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss She's Not Sorry, her newest thriller! This story is full of difficult parent relationships and twists and turns - we talked about how ex spouses can navigate a new normal when they have a common interest in children. We discussed excessive worry when it comes to our family's…

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Laura McHugh: Safe and Sound, a relentlessly suspenseful small town thriller 33:53

7m ago33:53

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Laura McHugh is the award-winning, internationally-bestselling author of The Weight of Blood, Arrowood, The Wolf Wants In, What's Done in Darkness, and the forthcoming Safe and Sound, which Heather Gudenkauf called "Beautifully written, unflinchingly told, and relentlessly suspenseful." The Weight of Blood won the International Thriller Writers Awa…

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EPISODE 41 with Ann Bancroft, Patti Eddington, Catherine Harrington, and Claudia Marseille 29:58

20m ago29:58

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THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE In this episode, we host She Writes Press authors whose books are packed with multi-layered stories and poignancy. From a mother who fights to stay in her children’s lives; to an adopted daughter who finds a manila envelope that causes her to question everything; to a powerful tale of navigating bo…

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Dwight Holing & THE BROKEN BLOOD With Pamela Fagan Hutchins On Crime & Wine 28:25

5m ago28:25

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Join Dwight Holing talking about THE BROKEN BLOOD and more with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime & Wine! Dwight says, "I love to talk about writing, importance of character development, why I set the Nick Drake mysteries in eastern Oregon in the 1970s, weaving fact into fiction, and how I made the transition from nonfiction to fiction." And you're go…

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Shadows We Carry Anniversary Presentation: Meryl Ain in conversation with readers 45:07

18m ago45:07

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To celebrate the one year anniversary of SHADOWS WE CARRY, please enjoy this encore presentation of Meryl Ain in conversation with avid readers and activists in the Jewish community, Randi Brenowitz and Bayla Lovens.Shadows We Carry is the sequel to Meryl's award-winning debut novel, The Takeaway Men.Randi Brenowitz has just been elected to her sec…

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Hazel Hayes & 'Better By Far': Complicated Conversations Series 47:35

2h ago47:35

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In today’s episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome Hazel Hayes to discuss her new novel, Better By Far, a genre-bending story about love and loss, hope and heartbreak, and the healing to be found in life’s little limbos, those in-between spaces where you’re no longer who you were and not yet the person you will be. We chat with Hazel about…

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Caroline Leavitt’s Insights and Encouragement 1:04:10

2h ago1:04:10

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In today’s Book with Hooks, Carly and CeCe critique two listener queries, a resubmission and a YA fantasy. They discuss the issue of starting with a protagonist that has a 'simple, stable' life; a great example of an inciting incident; ensuring your major dramatic question is strong enough; good storytelling as the promise of change; making your pr…

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Patti Callahan Henry (The Secret Book of Flora Lea) is on the Radar! 35:22

3h ago35:22

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NY Times and USA Today Best Selling Author, Patti Callahan Henry, joins BOOKSTORM to talk about The Secret Book of Flora Lea! When a woman stumbles across a mysterious children's book, long-held secrets about her missing sister and their childhood spent in the English countryside during WWII are revealed! We talk about the power and truth of story.…

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Mari Riddle & Paul Garza: AI vs the poets 23:24

4m ago23:24

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AI vs. The Poets! April is National Poetry Month. Can you tell which poem was created by humans from those generated by AI? Join us as two poets face off against chatbots in a battle worthy of the WWF Smackdown!Mari Riddle is the retired President/CEO of Grand Performances, a nationally recognized 30+ year performing arts organization located in Ca…

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EP 109 - Victor Lodato - HONEY 24:03

14m ago24:03

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Honey Fasinga returns home to New Jersey after being away for more than half a century. She comes back to "bury" the past and to sort out the end of her life. She is confronted with family and memories and a new love even at her tender age of 81. What transpires is a beautifully told story of acceptance and growth even at an older age.…

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Crime Wave - Elly Griffiths 22:34

20m ago22:34

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This week on Crime Wave: USA Today bestselling author Elly Griffiths gives a delightful preview of her latest novel, THE LAST WORD. It’s a stand-alone mystery, brimming with comedy and compassion, that takes us into the world of writing retreats, book clubs, authors, and obituary writing. But then the writers start dying . . . . and on the case are…

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Suzanne Scanlon & 'COMMITTED': Complicated Conversations Series 36:58

1h ago36:58

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On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome Suzanne Scanlon to discuss her memoir, Committed, On Meaning and Madwomen, which reclaims the idea of the madwoman as a template for insight, discovery, and recovery. We chat with Suzanne about the loss of her mother and her time in the New York State Psychiatric Institute in the 90s; the wor…

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Terrence McCauley - Chicago '63 Authors on the Air 23:07

18m ago23:07

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Award-winning and bestselling author Terrence McCauley joins Authors on the Air to talk about his latest work--a historical fiction piece built around an attempt to assassinate President John F. Kennedy, in "Chicago '63." Built on the bones of actual events, McCauley gives us a compelling read. A must for true crime and historical fiction fans. In …

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Adam Sikes, novelist, Marine Corps veteran & ex CIA officer & THE UNDERHANDED 27:22

6h ago27:22

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Adam Sikes is a novelist, Marine Corps veteran, a silver-star recipient and a former CIA paramilitary officer. THE UNDERHANDED is his latest novel and is published by Oceanview. Please visit his website at https://www.adamsikes.com/Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network#podcast #author #interview #aut…

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Reclaiming Life: Maureen Michele on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher 44:30

11m ago44:30

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Physician ⁠Maureen Michele⁠ was faced with a medical challenge from an unexpected perspective: that of a parent. When her daughter received two different life-altering diagnoses, Maureen was already managing a full plate of career, household, and family responsibilities. Managing her daughter’s chronic serious illnesses tested her mettle in ways sh…

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NYT Bestseller Alyssa Cole: ONE OF US KNOWS, a riveting psychological thriller 34:55

20m ago34:55

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Alyssa Cole is an award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thrillers and romance (historical, contemporary, and sci-fi). Her books have received critical acclaim from Library Journal, BuzzFeed, Kirkus, Booklist, Jezebel, Vulture, Book Riot, Entertainment Weekly, and various other outlets. When she’s not working, she can usu…

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Braylon & Peyton Bryant: Brother and Sister Authors Extrodinare 17:44

4d ago17:44

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Join Florenza on On the Air with guests Braylon and Peyton Bryant. Explore your inner superhero in "There is a Superhero in Every Kid." Friends embark on thrilling adventures, facing off against villains and unlocking hidden powers. Who will emerge as the hero? Could it be your best friend or even you? Join us on this captivating journey that prove…

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Author, Poet, Doctor of Emotions Portia "Absolute" Bryant 27:45

8h ago27:45

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“My driving force is to help people become the best versions of themselves,” says Portia Bryant, Doctor of Emotions. Portia Bryant specializes in emotional healing and has the gift of gently walking broken clients through the process of living free and whole. She has over 20 years of experience working in the community and uncovering the secrets of…

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Hannah Brown & 'Mistakes We Never Made': Complicated Conversations Series 29:41

11h ago29:41

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On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome Hannah Brown. You might know Hannah as the star of ABC’s The Bachelorette, or from her Mirrorball trophy win on Dancing With The Stars, or most recently her domination on Fox’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, where she ended up being one of two women who completed the course and outlas…

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Figuring Out What Genre You Should Be Writing In 56:24

16h ago56:24

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In today's Books with Hooks, Bianca, Carly, and CeCe critique a children's picture book and a literary fiction query. They discuss avoiding vagueness, no matter the genre; using illustrator notes in a picture book pitch; the need for tension, even in a children's book; framing your novel in your query so agents aren't confused when they get to the …

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"One in the Chamber" author Robin Peguero joins Florenza 36:58

1d ago36:58

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“One in the Chamber” by Robin Peguero is a gripping political mystery novel that combines personal dramas, political maneuverings, and a thrilling murder mystery. Let me give you an overview of the book:On Capitol Hill, they work you to death. Cameron Leann is new to Washington, D.C. An Iowa farm boy without a penny to his name, Cam has joined a gr…

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EP 108 - Celia Laskey - UNDER THE RAINBOW 16:18

3d ago16:18

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Hear Celia Laskey and I chat about what would happen if an LGBTQ+ task force was sent to your little town to help educate you on how not to be the most homophobic town in America. Such a unique story.By Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

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Suzanne Park & 'One Last Word': Complicated Conversations Series 36:24

9d ago36:24

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On today’s Complicated Conversation, we welcome Suzanne Park to discuss her new novel, One Last Word, which follows Sarah Che, an app developer who creates an app that allows users to send messages after they pass away. The novel asks what would you say to your meddling parents, your ex-best friend, your toxic boss, or your high school crush if you…

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Michelle Gable (The Beautiful People) is on the Radar! 28:20

3d ago28:20

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New York Times Bestselling author Michelle Gable joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss The Beautiful People, her newest novel! We're transported to the jet-set world of 1960s Palm Beach. We follow two photographers, Margo and the real-life Slim Aarons, as they interact with their ultra-wealthy subjects. The resulting photographs are iconic - were they…

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Bernard Cornwell: Sharpe's Command, his latest sweeping historical in the Sharpe series 28:18

6d ago28:18

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Bernard Cornwell was born in London, worked for the BBC and Thames Television before coming to the U.S. to write full time. His sweeping historical novels include the acclaimed Richard Sharpe series. SHARP'S COMMAND is currently on sale from Harper wherever books are sold. Please visit his website at https://www.bernardcornwell.net/Spies, Lies and …

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KT Nguyen & 'You Know What You Did': Debut Discussions 44:34

4d ago44:34

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In our series Debut Discussions, we're asking debut authors to tell us their story -- not only the story in the novel they wrote -- but the journey they took to hold that book in their hands. On today's episode we welcome KT Nguyen to discuss her debut novel, You Know What You Did, a thriller about a first-generation Vietnamese American artist who …

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Britt Gondolfi & Amanda Romanick - Debut Book - Look Up! 20:52

6d ago20:52

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Tracy sits down with author/illustrator duo Britt Gondolfi and Amanda Romanick to discuss their timely, poetic, beautifully illustrated picture book "Look Up! Fontaine the Pigeon Starts a Revolution," Published by Paw Prints. Fontaine the Pigeon is a small bird with a big mission: to get people to look away from their phones and admire the world ar…

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LK Bowen: FOR WORSE, a debut thriller of psychological abuse and marital revenge 33:03

7d ago33:03

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Debut author L. K. Bowen was born in Boston and made her way to Los Angeles to work in the entertainment industry. Like Ellie, her protagonist in For Worse, Bowen has the degenerative eye disease retinitis pigmentosa, which is slowly destroying her vision. To learn more about RP and other degenerative retinal diseases, or to contribute to finding t…

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EPISODE 40 With Sherri L. Dodd, Debbie Chein Morris, Leslie Hachtel, And Kathy Ramsperger 29:28

7d ago29:28

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THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE Welcome to Episode 40 where 160 authors have now shared their stories and celebrated their debuts! In this episode explore new books and meet new authors, some from She Writes Press and Black Rose Writing. Be transported by thrilling and paranormal writing, a story of love lost and a soul restored,…

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Dana Perry And THE NOWHERE GIRLS With Pamela Fagan Hutchins On Crime And Wine 31:35

13d ago31:35

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Join Dana Perry - Author as he discusses THE NOWHERE GIRLS with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime and Wine.About Dana PerryDana is a New York City author who writes mystery thrillers under the pen name of Dana Perry - and also as R.G. Belsky. His new thriller for Bookouture is THE NOWHERE GIRLS, the first in a series featuring Detective Nikki Cassidy.…

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Choosing the Best POVs for a Multi-POV Novel 1:00:36

8d ago1:00:36

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In today's Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe are joined by guest agent, Jo Ramsay, to critique two queries. They discuss the issue of withholding too much plot in a query; highlighting the stakes in your query; the importance of first lines in a novel; the need for psychological depth and acuity in your characters; the issue of comping to titles tha…

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The Thought Garden on Air with An-Ly Tampere - Walk Through Their Own Garden 24:51

8d ago24:51

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Welcome to this episode of the Thought Garden - on Air! Host Alexis Quintal, CEO and Owner of Rosarium PR & Marketing Collective has invited entrepreneurs who have a story to tell to bring out their inner author on this show. Today's guest is An Ly Tampere, a business mentor specializing in guiding book coaches and professionals in the publishing s…

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Yulin Kuang & 'How To End A Love Story': Debut Discussions 38:48

8d ago38:48

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In our series, Debut Discussions, we're asking debut authors to tell us their story -- not only the story in the novel they wrote -- but the journey they took to hold that book in their hands. On today's episode we're chatting with Yulin Kuang about her contemporary romance debut, How To End A Love Story, an emotional enemies-to-lovers story about …

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EP 107 - Kemper Donovan - THE BUSY BODY 26:29

9d ago26:29

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What starts off as a ghost writing gig turns into a first rate mystery by Kemper Donovan. Fun and Funny and a great WhoDunIt. Kemper chats with Dan about THE BUSY BODY as well as his podcast: All About Agatha.By Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

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Crime Wave - Seraphina Nova Glass 19:59

9d ago19:59

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This week on Crime Wave: Seraphina Nova’s Glass kept me up late late late as I devoured her newest release, THE VACANCY IN ROOM 10!Anna, a new widow, comes to stay in the run-down motel room her husband had rented as an art studio—where she meets an eclectic mix of residents and Cass, the jaded manager, who’s running the old apartments for a place …

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Cathay O Reta: what AI & narcotics have in common 20:38

10d ago20:38

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In this episode, web/blog writer, author and speaker Cathay O. Reta compares AI to “free” samples of a powerful drug that stimulate the pleasure centers of your brain until you’re hooked! Cathay and the host share what they’ve learned about AI and how their opinions have changed since the inception of the podcast.Cathay Reta is on a mission to help…

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LynDee Walker & Bruce Robert Coffin - The General's Gold Authors on the Air 24:14

15d ago24:14

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Award-winning authors LynDee Walker and Bruce Robert Coffin join forces to bring you the first in a new action-adventure series, "The General's Gold." Fast paced, great characters, and a story steeped in myth, mystery, and lore. Gangbuster start to a new series. In conversation with James L'Etoile.By Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

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Rick Mofina: Someone Saw Something, new thriller about a missing child 26:01

11d ago26:01

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Rick Mofina is a retired journalist and an award-winning writer of several acclaimed thrillers. SOMEONE SAW SOMETHING is his latest novel and is available from Mira. Visit his website at https://www.rickmofina.com/Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network#podcast #author #interview #authors #SpiesLiesand…

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Jo Piazza & 'The Sicilian Inheritance': Complicated Conversations 47:31

15d ago47:31

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On today’s episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome back international bestselling author, Jo Piazza, to discuss her new novel, The Sicilian Inheritance. The Sicilian Inheritance is a must read … a dual timeline, dual POV novel that is part murder-mystery, part historical fiction, all parts women being badasses and finding their way in the w…

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EP 106 - Hank Phillippi Ryan - ONE WRONG WORD 28:59

16d ago28:59

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USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan chats with Dan about ONE WRONG WORD. Words have the power to make or break a career. And Arden Ward learns that the hard way. Where she is usually running crisis management for clients, now Arden finds she needs to do that for her own career when she is falsely accused of having an affair with a rich…

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Crime Wave - Betty Webb 23:39

16d ago23:39

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This week on Crime Wave: Betty Webb and I talk about her new mystery, THE CLOCK STRUCK MURDER, set in Paris during the summer of the 1924 Olympics. American expat, Zoe Barlow is thriving in her artist's life among the Lost Generation. When she sets off for the flea market to replace a broken clock, Zoe ends up with a lost Marc Chagall painting—and …

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Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross 1:16:50

21d ago1:16:50

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Hello Hello!!! This week we read another 2023 bestseller: Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross! It's about two young "rival journalists" ahhh yes, a classic duo, who are also magical and living through a world war amongst gods! They say things like: Oh My Gods. And oh my gods is this book... something. You'll see! Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzF…

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Steven Powell and LOVE ME FIERCE IN DANGER, the life story of James Ellroy 43:18

17d ago43:18

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Steven Powel is a leading scholar of American crime fiction. His latest work - LOVE ME FIERCE IN DANGER _ The Life of James Ellroy - is available everywhere books are sold from Bloomsbury Academic. Visit his website at https://venetianvase.co.uk/#podcast #author #interview #authors #SpiesLiesandPrivateEyesPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaste…

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Liza Palmer (Family Reservations) is on the radar! 44:25

18d ago44:25

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Internationally Bestselling Author and Two-Time Emmy nominee, Liza Palmer, joins BOOKSTORM! A powerful mother, three daughters, and a fast-paced, cutthroat culinary legend up for grabs in this darkly witty novel about a family on the edge! We talked about toxic family relationships, learning how to set boundaries, maintaining a legacy and/or breaki…

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