Episodes

  • Jenna Levine ~ Roadtrip with a Vampire ~ Cozy Alchemy Ep. 17

    Jenna Levine ~ Roadtrip with a Vampire ~ Cozy Alchemy Ep. 17
    Nov 26 2025
    A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Jenna Levine, author of the “My Vampires” series culminating in Roadtrip with a Vampire! Elle and Jenna talk about embracing the author dream, “cozy romance,” and of course, wacky roadtrip encounters. Happy listening! Jenna’s Bio: By day, Jenna Levine works to increase access to affordable housing in the American South. By night, she writes humorous contemporary and paranormal romances where the endings are always happy and the characters always find love, no matter who (or what) they are. When Jenna isn't writing she can usually be found starting knitting projects she won't finish, imagining she is someone capable of hiking long distances, or spending time with her family and small army of cats. You can find Jenna on Instagram at @jennalevinewrites. Find Jenna’s Website and Books Here: https://jennalevine.com/ ~~~ Elle Hartford’s Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Online: https://ellehartford.com/
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    35 mins
  • Sally Smith takes us into historic London in A Case of Life and Limb in Ep. 14 of My Bookcase Slays

    Sally Smith takes us into historic London in A Case of Life and Limb in Ep. 14 of My Bookcase Slays
    Nov 26 2025
    Sally Smith’s newest title, A Case of Life and Limb, ticks all my boxes: a secret corner of London (that really exists!), a twisty mystery set in a real place in history, backstage theater drama, lawyers wrestling with ethical questions, complex characters, and a sassy cat. She describes her background as a barrister living in The Temple, the secluded grounds dating back to the Knights Templar and today a main legal district in London. We also talk about Gabriel’s origin story and how he relies on his inner strength, especially important as he’s torn from his quiet, private life by two forces: a series of dismembered limbs appearing on his colleagues’ doorsteps and a famous actress demanding his legal services. BONUS: she suggests two drinks to enjoy while reading a book that’s perfect for blustery winter weather. Learn more about Sally Smith: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/author/sally-smith/ Learn more about Host Melissa Westemeier: https://www.melwestemeier.com/
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    25 mins
  • Murder at the Scottish Games, Traci Hall, Ep. 19

    Murder at the Scottish Games, Traci Hall, Ep. 19
    Nov 26 2025
    Kilts, Clues & a Clever Scottie: Traci Hall on Murder at the Scottish Games Single mom Paislee Shaw keeps busy with her sweater shop, knitting and wrangling a teenage son. She’s hoping for a day of fun at the Highland Games, but instead, accusations of cheating soon turn deadly. Paislee is pulled into the investigation. With the help of her friends, a Scottie named Wallace and one handsome detective, she must find the murderer before they strike again. If you enjoy cozy mysteries with strong settings, lovable pups, and clever sleuthing, you won’t want to miss this conversation! For more information on Traci Hall, visit: tracihall.com For more about my K-9 books, visit: kathleendonnelly.com Sit. Stay. Read. is a proud part of the Authors on the Air Global Network.
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    30 mins
  • On the Air with Florenza Intermissions Featuring Karen Dukess

    On the Air with Florenza Intermissions Featuring Karen Dukess
    Nov 26 2025
    “Welcome to Intermissions—where the mics are hot, the nerves are not, and the bloopers are pure comedy gold!” It’s time for another round of Intermissions, the Florenza-style bloopers episode where anything can (and absolutely does) happen. From tongue-twisters gone rogue to laughter that refuses to stay off-air, this is the behind-the-scenes chaos you didn’t know you needed. Grab your giggles—this one’s a ride! #Intermissions #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #BloopersAndBlessings #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #KarenDukess #LadiesInWaiting #WelcomeToMurderWeek #AuthorInterview #BookTalk #CozyMysteryVibes #ReadersOfInstagram #WomenWhoWrite #PodcastLife
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    9 mins
  • Jeff Circle & Mindy Carlson (MYOPIC DUPLICITY) EP 87

    Jeff Circle & Mindy Carlson (MYOPIC DUPLICITY) EP 87
    Nov 25 2025
    Editor, author, and host, Jeff Circle, joins award nominee, Mindy Carlson, to discuss the incredible new anthology, MYOPIC DUPLICITY. Including a powerful forward from nationally bestselling author, Eli Cranor, this collection of 16 compelling short stories asks whether the ends can ever justify the means. “The best crime stories challenge our own convictions, and Myopic Duplicity hits the mark every time.”—Holly West, Anthony Award-winning editor Listen in as we chat about moral compasses, how their life experience inspires their work, and whether human nature is really good or bad. https://www.mariesutro.com/twisted-passages-podcast https://jeffcircle.com https://mindycarlson.com ADOUT THE EDITOR: Jeff Circle is dangerously ambidextrous, reckless with food spices, and usually has leftover assembly parts. He deployed to Desert Storm as an U.S. Army intelligence analyst, he’s been a police officer, a federal background investigator, and he’s supported U.S. special operation missions as a counterintelligence specialist in various deployed locations. Today, he writes. Jeff also hosts The Writer’s Dossier podcast and is the creator of The Writer’s Dossier, a fun five-question author interview platform with the biggest and upcoming writers of thrillers, mysteries, crime, and suspense novels. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mindy Carlson is the Silver Falchion-nominated author of the leather jacket cozy Her Dying Day. Her newest short story “AITA for Using My Husband’s Hobby to Teach Him a Lesson,” appears in the audio anthology Myopic Duplicity. A Midwestern girl at heart, she lives outside Washington, DC with her two kids, two cats, and one economist husband. With a Masters in Organization Development, you’d think her office would be more organized, but, no. She’s continually surrounded by stacks of books, knitting yarn, half-filled tea cups, and sleeping cats.
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    26 mins
  • Emily Ross - Swallowtail - Crime Wave

    Emily Ross - Swallowtail - Crime Wave
    Nov 25 2025
    This week on Crime Wave: In Emily Ross’ fascinating new novel, SWALLOWTAIL, Detective Samantha Star is forced to confront her long-buried past when, twenty years after her own abduction, a brutal murder rocks her hometown of Quincy, Massachusetts. The killing—eerily marked with a blue butterfly—echoes the work of a serial killer she hoped she’d left behind. But when the danger closes in on her teenage daughter, she realizes the past isn’t just repeating itself—it’s been waiting for her. Connect with Emily: https://www.emilyrosswrites.com/ #podcast #author #interview #authors #CrimeWavePodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #BonnarSpring #BonnarSpringBooks #bookouture #thrillers #EmilyRoss #Swallowtail
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    20 mins
  • A.G. Riddle on AI, the Digital Labyrinth

    A.G. Riddle on AI, the Digital Labyrinth
    Nov 23 2025
    In his latest thriller LABYRINTH, author A.G. Riddle explores the impact of AI-generated virtual reality on future generations. Listeners will also find out why The Quill & The Quantum’s new tagline brought tears to Gerry’s eyes! Author info available at www.agriddle.com. A.G. Riddle spent ten years starting internet companies before retiring to pursue his true passion: writing fiction. His debut novel, The Atlantis Gene, is the first book in a trilogy (The Origin Mystery) that has sold over three million copies worldwide, has been translated into twenty-four languages, and is in development to be a major motion picture. His fourth novel, Departure, follows the survivors of a flight that takes off in 2015 and crash-lands in a changed world. HarperCollins published the novel in hardcover in the fall of 2015, and 20th Century Fox is developing it for a feature film. Released in 2017, his fifth novel, Pandemic, focuses on a team of researchers investigating an outbreak that could alter the human race. The sequel, Genome, concludes the two-book series. Released in 2019, his seventh novel, Winter World, depicts a group of scientists racing to stop a global ice age. It is the first book in The Long Winter Trilogy, which is now complete. Riddle grew up in Boiling Springs, North Carolina and graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill. During his sophomore year in college, he started his first company with a childhood friend. He currently lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with his wife, daughter, and an eccentric dog. No matter where he is, or what's going on, he tries his best to set aside time every day to answer emails and messages from readers. You can reach him at: ag@agriddle.com
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    21 mins
  • The Botanist's Assistant, Peggy Townsend, Ep. 18

    The Botanist's Assistant, Peggy Townsend, Ep. 18
    Nov 20 2025
    Murder in the Lab: Inside The Botanist’s Assistant With Peggy Townsend In this episode, I’m joined by award-winning author and journalist Peggy Townsend to talk about her sharp, heartfelt, and wonderful new mystery, The Botanist’s Assistant. In The Botanist’s Assistant, we meet Margaret Finch—six feet tall, fiercely organized, lover of schedules, and proud inhabitant of a tiny cabin in the woods. Her obsessive attention to detail makes her indispensable in her university botany lab… and it may also put a target on her back when she decides a recent death is no accident. Peggy and I discuss the inspiration behind The Botanist’s Assistant, the fun four-legged character and her unusual book reviewers on her Instagram page. Hint—they like to review books from their Hen House! For more information on Peggy, visit: https://www.peggytownsendbooks.com/ To see the Hen House Book Reviews, visit: https://www.instagram.com/peggytownsendwriter/ For more about my K-9 books, visit: kathleendonnelly.com Sit. Stay. Read. is a proud part of the Authors on the Air Global Network.
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    24 mins