What happens when a gemologist writes a thriller? You get "The Fire Diamond"! We chat with author C.B. Wilson about her new book, the high-stakes world of jewel thieves, and her "diamond detective" protagonist. 

Former CIA officer Traci Hunter Abramson trades classified briefings for bestselling novels, written with the kind of authenticity only experience can give. We talk about her latest, Victim #8, how a layover in Istanbul sparked a story, and why...

Raymond E. Foster is a man who has lived more than one life: former lieutenant of the LAPD, Coast Guard veteran, police scholar, Mason. Then, he chose something totally different, a driver for hire, ferrying strangers through the city’s sleeple...

In a world where loyalty can be the sharpest weapon and truth itself is treason, debut novelist Heather Ogden invites us into the haunting depths of her new dystopian fantasy, The Betrayal—the first in The Lies We Fear series....

Stephen Postema started running in Kindergarten. His strides through Ann Arbor, Michigan in the 60s and 70s became a metaphor for a city and nation in evolution.

Sam Daley-Harris has updated and expanded his classic work, Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen’s Guide to Transformational Advocacy. And it's become a playbook for positive change.Get the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Reclai...

Charles Philipp Martin's Rented Grave, re-introduces Inspector Herman Lok,  delving deep into the underbelly of Hong Kong, a city caught between modern ambition and the haunting legacy of Mao’s Cultural Revolution.

Drawing from decades of experience in global humanitarian service, Sharon Eubank offers a wisdom-packed guide on how to enact impactful aid in the world through actions you can initiate in your own backyard.

Drawing from decades of experience in global humanitarian service, Sharon Eubank offers a wisdom-packed guide on how to enact impactful aid in the world through actions you can initiate in your own backyard.

Stacy Bass delivers a transformative story of grief, offers a new way into resilience, and illustrates how photographs can be portals to the stories, moments, and love that loss cannot diminish.

What if Elvis died while serving in the Army? Who might emerge to try and replace the young, still emerging superstar? Tim Kirk discusses how his Hollywood screen chops influenced a tightly plotted story of four men Elvis' age who were influenc...

Claire Booth beautifully blends real-life location with a mix of mystery and drama in Hank Worth 7. Throwing Shadows effectively demonstrates how past events ripple into present drama.

Author and entrepreneur Loxley Brown discusses her Charms book series, teaching young people about dreaming big and taking action to make those dreams real.

Tom Epperson,  the screenwriter behind One False Move—the cult classic crime thriller co-written with his childhood friend Billy Bob Thornton. He's the author of the Edgar-nominated The Kind One and the haunting noir ...

Brian Cranley is a biomedical engineer turned theologian, whose new book The Call of Wonder invites readers to rediscover awe at the intersection of empirical discovery and spiritual truth. From the Big Bang to the human brain, from an...

Leslie A. Rasmussen—award-winning author, former TV comedy writer, and a voice of sharp wit and emotional depth—joins us to talk about her latest novel, When People Leave. It’s a compelling exploration of sisterhood, grief, and the sec...

This week, we welcome Thomas Cullen—federal trial judge, former U.S. attorney, and now debut novelist—to discuss his powerful new book, Charlie-Man. Set in Richmond, Virginia during the sweltering summer of 1994, Charlie-M...

Jenny Dandy bursts onto the crime fiction scene with The Brownstone on E. 83rd—a sharp, twisty mystery praised by Carter Wilson and William Boyle. We talk undercover agents, dangerous secrets, and why it’s never too late to start writi...

What happens when an author, who also happens to be a dynamic prosecutor imagines the worst possible person's darkest intentions? Alex Kenna hits it out of the park.

In his motivational debut, Andy Crocker details "The Unconditionals," 5 words that define a purposeful life.

"Know You Know" charts Daniel Hendrick's saga of extraordinary achievement, stunning loss and miraculous return. A life-changing story of faith and resilience.

Author Dwight Holing introduces his latest Nick Drake novel, "The Thunder Head," where developers and ranchers clash over the future of pristine Oregon land and Nick finds himself in the crosshairs.

Terri Lewis introduces "Behold the Bird in Flight," an incredible true story of Isabelle d’Angoulême, the nearly forgotten queen brought vividly to life with poetic grace and historical rigor.

Marty Ross-Dolen joins us to discuss her powerful new book, "Always There, Always Gone." When her grandparents were killed in a midair plane collision in 1960, it marked a generational rupture that would shape her family's story for decades. With ...

Engineer, health advocate, and author Bruce Campelia joins us to explore the deep connections between well-being, storytelling, and lifelong curiosity. From founding a kids’ health nonprofit to writing the Light Passer series, Bruce shares how sto...