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Ep. 136 Pam Jenoff on the Journey to Bestselling Historical Novels

Today bestselling author Pam Jenoff is on the podcast to discuss Code Name Sapphire, a powerful new novel about a secret resistance network during World War II and the unshakable resilience of women in even the hardest of times.

Ep. 135: Alena Dillon on the Unknown Stories of Female Pilots in WWII and the Costs of Unfulfilled Ambitions

Today Alena Dillon is back on the podcast to discuss Eyes Turned Skyward, an unforgettable dual timeline novel about a daughter discovering her mother’s past as a female pilot during World War II, while also starting a new chapter in her own life.

Ep. 134: Lynne Reeves on Developing Domestic Suspense You Won’t Be Able to Stop Thinking About

This week, Lynne Reeves is on the podcast to discuss Dark Rivers to Cross, an emotionally charged thriller that explores long-buried family secrets and the deadly reckoning that follows their explosive reveal.

Ep. 133: Arianna Warsaw-Fan Rauch Demystifies the World of Classical Music

Today my guest is Arianna Warsaw-Fan Rauch, author of Declassified: A Low-Key Guide to the High-Strung World of Classical Music.

 

Ep. 132: Marie Benedict on Unearthing the Stories of Fascinating Women in History

This week, Marie Benedict is on the podcast to discuss The Mitford Affair, an explosive novel of history’s most notorious sisters.

Ep. 131: Lisa Unger on Crafting Bestselling Thrillers

Lisa Unger is on the podcast this week to discuss Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six, a chilling locked-room thriller in which three couples rent a luxury cabin in the woods for a weekend getaway.

Ep. 130: Tori Dunlap on Financial Feminist, an Inclusive Guide to All Things Money

Tori Dunlap is on the podcast this week to discuss her new book, Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy's Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love.

Ep. 129: Laura Vanderkam Helps Us Make Time for What Matters in 2023

Just in time to tackle those New Year's resolutions, time management expert Laura Vandkerkam is back on the podcast this week to discuss Tranquility by Tuesday: Nine Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make time for What Matters. For anyone who’s sick of letting to-do lists dictate their time, Laura shares strategies for reclaiming your hours.

Ep. 128: Lynda Cohen Loigman on Writing as Comfort, Seeking the Whimsy in History, and Finding Inspiration in Unexpected Places

Lynda Cohen Loigman joins me today to discuss her new novel, The Matchmaker’s Gift, a heartwarming story of two extraordinary women from two different eras who defy expectations to utilize their unique gift of seeing soulmates in the most unexpected places.

Ep. 127: Henriette Lazardis on Secrets, Suffrage, and a Race to the South Pole

Today my guest is Henriette Lazaridis, author of the new novel, Terra Nova, a haunting story of love, art, and betrayal, set against the heart-pounding backdrop of Antarctic exploration.