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I saw a great clip on Twitter / X, posted from Jon Smith (@jonsmith) and it was from Coach Kirby Smart from the University of Georgia football team. Part of the post was this: “Why do I tuck in my shirt? Why do I touch the line? A lot of times, players think it’s trivial … but the really smart players will ask ‘why is this important?’” The path to …
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Kieran Scott brings her distinctive “sharp and stylish” (BookPage, starred review) prose to this breathlessly suspenseful novel that combines Glass Onion with Big Little Lies as three women are implicated in a murder after a wedding goes horribly wrong.“Today, we dive into Kieran Scott’s latest suspenseful novel, where three women are implicated in…
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Couple of things I connected with recently and one of those things I’m so grateful for are friends like Coach Dave Ruekert. Coach and I were talking the other day and he came right out and told me that he appreciated the fact that he saw me as being strong in my self-awareness. That was a compliment I didn’t see coming and as he brought this up to …
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In this episode of Quills & Chills, I am joined by Jill Baguchinsky, the author of the queer YA horror novel 'So Witches We Became.' Our conversation covers Jill's unique experiences growing up on a barrier island in Florida, her early love for horror, especially Stephen King, and the inspiration behind her latest book. Delve into Jill's writing pr…
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In this episode of Quills & Chills, I sit down with author Sam Ripley to discuss his latest book, 'The Rule of Three.' We explore Ripley's journey into writing, his process, and the inspirations behind his suspenseful novel that delves into urban legends and paranoia. Ripley shares insights on character development, narrative structure, and the cha…
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As part of a special series in which I’m talking to filmmakers and creators, join me as I dive into Fresh Kills, the compelling new film from Jennifer Esposito, who not only wrote, directed, and produced the movie but also stars in it. Fresh Kills is a dark and compelling story about power, family, and survival, told through Jennifer’s unique visio…
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Saw a great thought from Jon Gordon (@jongordon11) where he mentions something that I know we all probably need to do a little of. He reminds us that “Pruning is necessary for growth to happen. What looks bad today leads for greater growth and a harvest in the future. Whatever you are going through, trust that a harvest is coming!” This is somethin…
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Joining Florenza is the dynamic author K’wan, a celebrated American urban fiction writer. He burst onto the literary scene in 2002 with his debut novel, Gangsta, which became an Essence bestseller. Over the years, K’wan has penned many bestselling novels, including the popular Animal series, and has received multiple Street Lit Book Award Medals. H…
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After having a great start to my day with three different & awesome people, I wanted to tie in this post that I found from Self-Care Canvas (@selfcarecanvas), where they shared this thought: “Be patient. Sometimes you have to go through the worst to get the best.” One of the three was my friend Stan (who’s been on the show before and needs to get o…
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A lifelong Coloradoan, John graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 1996 with a degree in Business Administration and Computer Information Systems. He spent the next sixteen years developing accounting software and Internet-based, workflow collaboration solutions. His Sean Coleman Thrillers (no relation to Reed Farrel Coleman) are ava…
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I found a great reminder on how sports is an awesome teacher of what life is all about. This is from Sports Psychology (@SportPsychTips) and it’s a reminder we all need to connect to. “Being mentally tough is about: Giving your best effort. Pushing through discomfort. Focusing on the task at hand. Blocking out distractions. Facing your fears and st…
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Here is something great from a guy that I’ve been connected to for a few years. Alan Stein, Jr. (@AlanSteinJr) He reminds us that “By rejecting blame, complaints, and excuses, you can foster a more effective, resilient, and positive approach to personal & professional challenges.” I know that I’ve been guilty of doing all three of these many times …
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LIBRARIES. My special guest on this episode is Sonnet Ireland the current head librarian of Washington Parish in Louisiana and the former head of the Louisiana Library Association. We chat about Book Bans, current climate win the Louisiana libraries and fake news and inaccuracies. Library are for everyone, but groups of hatemongers hope to stifle f…
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Love when these posts come across my “timeline” to help remind me of something that, not only do I need to keep getting better, but also I get to share it with others. Coach the Coaches (@WinningCoaches) come through again with this gem of a reminder: “Surround yourself with people who are rooting for your rise.” We certainly don’t need to be aroun…
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Rachel Koller Croft is the author of Stone Cold Fox and We Love the Nightlife. She’s also a WGA award–nominated screenwriter. Rachel lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Charles, and their rescue pit bull, Juniper. Killer Women is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network#podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenP…
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Meryl chats with Gila Green about her new novel, With A Good Eye. The book tells the story of 19-year-old Luna Levi and her struggles with her dysfunctional family, including a father who has PTSD from Israeli military service and a mother who suffers from narcissistic personality disorder. They also discuss the writing process, the importance of l…
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Saw a great post from Chris C., a longtime friend and high school classmate, who shared this thought from Pope Francis: “Rivers do not drink their own water; trees do not eat their own fruit; the sun does not shine on itself and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves. Living for others is a rule of nature. We are all born to help each…
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Had an amazing chat with my friend Tricia a few days ago that really left a major impact on me and I hope it will leave you with some thoughts too. She’s part of our Difference Maker group that I’ve been blessed to be part of for a few years now, and she reached out to me to share a powerful story with me. She was recently with a larger number of h…
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Elizabeth of East Hampton is a fresh and whip-smart modern retelling of Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice. Written by Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding, this novel transports readers to the summer in the Hamptons, where classes clash, rumors run wild, and love has a frustrating habit of popping up where you least expect it.Audrey Bellezza a…
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On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Heather Day Gilbert about her new psychological mystery QUEEN OF HEARTS. Heather Day Gilbert, an RWA Daphne du Maurier Award winner and 2-time ECPA Christy Award finalist, enjoys writing contemporary mysteries with unpredictable twists, much like the Agatha Christie books she read gr…
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This week on Crime Wave: Stella Sands is not your typical debut mystery author. She’s written six best-selling true crime books and was for many years the editor of the educational magazine, Kids Discover. But now Stella has turned her hand to adult fiction—and has produced a smashing debut WORDHUNTER.Maggie Moore is tattooed, pierced, self-destruc…
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Scrolling, scrolling, scrolling… and finding more good stuff to share with you. Mindful Maven (@mindfulmaven_) comes through again with this thought that caught my eye… “Never regret a day in your life. Good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience, worst days give you lessons, and best days give you memories.” One of many things that …
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Reed Farrel Coleman is a New York Times bestselling author whose works have won Macavity, Barry, Anthony, and Shamus awards.Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network#podcast #author #interview #authors #SpiesLiesandPrivateEyesPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #authors #authorsofig #authorsofin…
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Psyche Wizard (@PsycheWizard) has got to be doing something right as it’s the second time today that I made a connection with this person. “Switching your mentality from “why is this happening to me” to “what is this trying to teach me” is a game changer.” Just a slight change in perspective to things that happen to everyone. Every single day. Sinc…
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This person is on a bigtime winning streak with the posts… Psyche Wizard (@PsycheWizard) reminded me to keep battling with the distractions that are around in my life. I’ve let distractions win parts of just about every day in my life. If I don’t separate from them, they will get in the way of me going after things that I know I can do / need to do…
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Found a short but sweet reminder about a few things from Jon Acuff (@JonAcuff) where he reminds us about … “A soundtrack I’m starting my week with: If you can worry, you can wonder. If you can spin, you can soar. If you can doubt, you can dare.” Now, this isn’t meant to only be thought about to start a week off with. I think it’s a great reminder f…
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Laurie Elizabeth Flynn is a former model who lives in London, Ontario, with her husband and four children. She is the author of three young adult novels—Firsts, Last Girl Lied To, and All Eyes on Her—under the name L. E. Flynn. Her nationally bestselling adult fiction debut, The Girls Are All So Nice Here, was named a USA TODAY Best Book of 2021 an…
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How far would you go to protect family? Critically acclaimed author Mary Keliikoa's latest book, Don't Ask, Don't Follow explores dark family secrets and the connection between two sisters in the wake of a horrific murder. A non-stop page-turning suspense ride. Join Mary in conversation with James L'Etoile for Authors on the Air.…
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Join Mystery Writers of America for a spotlight on new and emerging authors. Today's spotlight shines on critically acclaimed author Margot Douaihy. Her debut, Scorched Grace received rave reviews and scores of award nominations. Join MWA's John Copenhaver in conversation with Margot about her writing journey and why genre fiction is important.…
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Mindful Maven (@mindfulmaven_) comes through again with a powerful lesson that I must have needed, since it hit me so hard. I know I must keep trying to get better with this. “Those who spend their time looking for the faults in others, usually spend no time to correct their own.” I get going at times complaining about others and what they are sayi…
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In this episode of Quills & Chills, join me as I sit down with acclaimed author Jonathan Mayberry to discuss his latest book, Necrotech. With a career spanning roles as a New York Times bestseller, multiple award-winner, and editor of Weird Tales magazine, Mayberry brings a wealth of experience to the table. The conversation delves into his unique …
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In this episode of 'Quills and Chills', I'm talking with Gabino Iglesias, the award-winning author of 'The Devil Takes You Home', about his new book, 'The House of Bone and Rain'. Gabino shares his background, inspirations, and experiences growing up in Puerto Rico, as well as the cultural and mystical elements that influence his writing. The conve…
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Parker Adams brings us one of the most high intensity thrillers of the year with THE LOCK BOX. Monna Locke has a turbulent background. She's a very talented safe cracker. And on a job that proves to be quite easy, she is kidnapped as is her son and she's presented with a huge task of opening one of the most difficult safes. And if she doesn't deliv…
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Saw a reminder for myself and maybe for others from Psyche Wizard (@PsycheWizard) and it’s all about how change can be scary, but how much worse it is to let fear stop us from getting better in life. I’ve done just that in life at times, in fact, many times! I think that is an amazing reflection point for me. At times I’ve taken it to be a negative…
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Caroline Wolff is a writer and editor. She holds an MFA in Fiction from New York University, where she also taught undergraduate creative writing. She lives in downtown Manhattan. The Wayside is her first novel.Killer Women is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network#podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast…
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This week on Crime Wave: Doug Preston and Lincoln Child—you know who they are, right?—the duo who’ve given us the best-selling Prendergast series. And you’ll never find two nicer or more knowledgeable writers!In addition to getting a sneak peek at their latest Prendergast thriller, ANGEL OF VENGEANCE (which releases today, August 13!) we talked abo…
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Great stuff is all around us to get fired up & inspired by and I found this one from Sahil Bloom (@SahilBloom). It reminded me that we are all fighting some type of battle and for just about everyone, it’s more than one battle we are fighting. The letter he shared in this post was one of course that drove me to some tears. The inspiration that come…
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Oh the heartfelt angst of middle school. We all went through one version or another of it. Especially those of us who are (were) artistic. This is the last Summer Camp that Ash and his bestie Ivy will have together. They're off to High School next year and this might be their last hurrah. Ash has been harboring a crush on his bestie and now Ash isn…
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Shannon Bohrer served 27 years in the Maryland State Police. Following retirement, he taught at the FBI Academy in Quantico Va. He has written numerous Law Enforcement articles and writes a monthly column for a local newspaper. He holds an M.B.A. from Frostburg State University and has been an expert witness on the use of force in both state and fe…
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Some recent moments have shown me that I’m starting to come to grips with some of my health battles & I need to keep making the best of things instead of getting down, sad, upset, etc. I am trying to embrace what I have going on in order to help myself along with (like in the previous podcast), helping others. Everyone is fighting some kind of batt…
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Found another great edition of the Ed Mylett podcast that really got me thinking about a few things and I hope they help you think about some things too. Watch the YouTube episode HERE. If you like listening to just the audio, listen to it HERE. There are so many lessons here in this episode, so I’m sure you may pick up many other lessons too. The …
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I am so blessed to get to chat with so many wonderful writers. One of those is Margot Douaihy. Margot is so darned talented and smart that it's almost a crime. And her crime fiction writing is off the charts. Join us as I happily Fanboy all over her work. Sister Holiday is a tatted up, gold toothed, smoking nun who is serious about her faith. You w…
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On the heels of his critically acclaimed series debut, The Bitter Past, Bruce Borgos brings Sheriff Porter Beck back in a high stakes thriller involving hijacked military drones, drug trafficking, and their connection to a teenaged girl locked way in a juvenile detention facility. Shades of Mercy reveals some secrets are worth killing to keep. Fans…
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Great posts are all over the place and this one is another inspirational one for me and hopefully you too. I found this from Psyche Wizard (@PsycheWizard) and it was all about creating small moments that help us to love our lives! It got me thinking about the little things that I intentionally choose to focus on and help to love my life even more. …
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MINDY MEJIA is a CPA and a graduate of the Hamline University MFA program. She lives in the Twin Cities with her family, and is the author of Strike Me Down, Everything You Want Me to Be, and Leave No Trace. To Catch a Storm is the start of her first series and was a USA Today bestseller.Killer Women is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radi…
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Mitch Albom’s Tuesday People Podcast comes through again!! I’ve always said, Mitch would have been a great “teacher” - at any level. He became a great “teacher” once he got reconnected with his teacher, Morrie Schwartz. This episode, Episode 209 - Find Your Vine (And Swing to a New Dream) really got me thinking about the importance of having dreams…
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A bigtime post that I saw yesterday morning - needed to find that post too as I was once again, struggling a little bit. I need to keep battling with this & Greg Berge (@gb1121) and his posts really do help. One of his latest posts was this gem: ”Why does Gratitude Matter? - Gratitude kills worry. - Gratitude destroys fear. - Gratitude reduces stre…
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