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From hair-dos to hair-don’ts — this killer curls into chaos. During this episode of On the Air with Florenza, I’m joined by the phenomenally talented author St. Sukie De la Croix to discuss his newest book, The Hunt for the Hairdo Killer. Enter the wild, high-camp world of Palm Springs, where curly-top conspiracies meet slapstick sleuthing in Twilight Manors in Palm Springs: The Hunt for the Hairdo Killer. When retired-detective duo Brian & Stéphane stumble upon a madman wiring women’s curlers with lethal surprises, the stakes go higher than a bouffant. Mobsters, poodles, a grieving cat named Fish Paste, trigger-happy gardeners filming Godzilla vs. Frida Kahlo, giraffes, and even a wardrobe-malfunctioning waitress licked by the “Forever Marilyn” statue—everything’s off the hook and off the rails. If you thought tradition was tame, this book proves you’ve never witnessed a bad perm gone full thriller. Written by archival legend St. Sukie De la Croix—historian, raconteur, and the gay Studs Terkel of the Midwest—this is satire, absurdity, and mystery dressed in drag and ready to party. #OntheAirwithFlorenza #FlorenzaDeniseLee #FlorenzaLee #AuthorsOnTheAir #HairdoKiller #StSukieDeLaCroix #TwilightManors #CampyMystery #LGBTQReads #PalmSpringsMayhem

“Boy wonder by day. Boy toy by night.” In this candid conversation, host Ian Henzel talks with Jobert Abueva Reed about Boy Wander—a memoir that moves from Manila to Kathmandu, Bangkok, and Tokyo, then across the U.S., tracing a brilliant student leader’s secret life in 1970s Japan. As a child TV personality and top performer at an all-boys Catholic international school, Jobert seemed destined for greatness. After class, he lived another reality—turning tricks with foreign guests at Tokyo’s Imperial Hotel—while trying to reconcile family expectations, faith, and the truth of who he was. They discuss how a pre-AIDS coming-of-age shaped the book’s urgent honesty, why Tokyo felt uniquely safe, and how an episodic writing process became a propulsive narrative. The episode is equal parts craft talk and cultural history—about surviving, remembering, and finally being seen. What we cover The “golden boy” mask: student council, debate, track, theater—and the secret after dark Tokyo as a safe(-r) haven for queer exploration in the 1970s Pre-AIDS context and how it frames risk, shame, and liberation Turning raw episodes into memoir: structure, voice, and truth-telling Reconciling family values, Catholic schooling, and personal identity Migration, transience, and finding home across continents Why diverse LGBTQ voices matter to younger readers now Get the Book: 🛒 Rattling Good Yarns Press→ ⁠https://rattlinggoodyarns.com/product/boy-wander-a-coming-of-age-memoir/⁠ 🛒 Bookshop.org→ ⁠https://bookshop.org/a/110292/9781955826273⁠ 🛒 Amazon→ ⁠https://amzn.to/3PX0Blt⁠

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 Emily Krempholtz, author of the upcoming cozy fantasy romance Violet Thistlewaite is Not a Villain Anymore! Elle and Emily talk about redemption arcs, the joy of side characters, the ultimate scrapbook of stories, and more. Happy listening! Emily’s Bio: Emily Krempholtz is an author, editor, book coach, ghostwriter, and storyteller. When she’s not writing, Emily loves to hike, travel, ride horses, bake bread, decorate cakes, play board games, and drink more tea than is probably healthy. She reads just about as many fantasy and romance novels as she can get her hands on, and spends a lot of time camped out in her neighborhood cafes, writing. Emily lives in sunny Colorado, where you can usually find her in the mountains—either hiking (and pretending to be a character in a novel) or curled up in a hammock with a good book (and also pretending to be a character in a novel). She’s on a lifelong quest to discover the magic in the world, and has a sneaking suspicion that the written word is where she’ll find it. Find Emily’s Website and Books Here: https://emilykrempholtz.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

In Episode 58 of Undercurrents of Romance, Tracey Devlyn sits down with USA Today bestselling author Kimberly Kincaid to discuss her new romantic suspense, SPARK. An arson case. A dangerous witness. A forbidden pull that won’t quit.
 A straight-laced firefighter and his best friend’s little sister put everything on the line to protect a teen—and each other—before a killer silences them all. Love this episode? Rate it ⭐️ Thumbs Up 👍 Subscribe 🔔 Show Notes:
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Cozy Crimes and Clever Canines — Inside Christa Nardi’s Mysteries In this week’s episode, I’m joined by cozy author Christa Nardi. She writes multiple fun and charming mystery series including Cold Creek, Sheridan Hendley, Stacie Maroni, and Izzie Di Sante. Drawing on her background as a psychologist, Christa infuses her stories with authentic emotions, believable motivations, and strong female sleuths. We discuss her inspiration for creating relatable, resilient heroines, incorporating canine sidekicks into her stories and the joy she finds in writing mysteries that are engaging and suspenseful—without the grit or gore. Of course, we also chat about her dogs, travel adventures, and how life experiences often spark new story ideas. For more information on Christa, visit: https://cccnardi.wixsite.com/mysite 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.

What happens when a simple tutoring gig takes a dangerous turn? Author Courtney Psak pulls us into The Tutor, a twisty, character-driven thriller that explores ambition, obsession, and the secrets people will go to any length to hide. Join me as we dive into her inspiration, writing journey, and the pulse-pounding story that keeps readers hooked until the last page.

This week on Crime Wave: THE SOCIETY OF UNKNOWABLE OBJECTS by Gareth Brown plunges us into a globe-trotting fantasy thriller where seemingly mundane items hide extraordinary power. When a clandestine group dedicated to guarding “unknowable objects” dispatches its newest member, Magda Sparks, to Hong Kong, she stumbles into a world of deadly secrets, arcane artifacts, and hidden betrayals. As her mission unravels, Magda realizes the true threat may not be the objects themselves but those who control them—leaving her to wonder: what happens when the society meant to protect magic is hiding the greatest magic of all? Connect with Gareth: https://www.garethbrownbooks.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 #GarethJBrown #TheSocietyofUnknowableObjects

Today in the interrogation chair, it's longtime Dossier member and friend of the show, Steve Urszenyi to discuss his third Alex Martel thriller, BLOOD OATH. Find out where this series has gone! Listen to Steve explain how his own African safari experience influenced his latest book, what stood out about his trip, and what it's like driving around a wildlife park. Was he prey to a pack of killer lions? Hear the story of when Steve and I first met, and find out how he's been such a great member of the writer community. steveurszenyi.com | thewritersdossier.com | Voice credit: Hillary Huber Follow Steve on X at https://x.com/SteveUrszenyi Substack: https://substack.com/@steveurszenyi

Chris Ciulla is the CEO of Leonardo Audio and Nor’easter Publishing. He's an on-camera actor, a voice over artist and an award-winning audiobook narrator. He partnered with Jeff Circle to bring the crime anthology Myopic Duplicity to life. Download the audio version of the Myopic Duplicity here. Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley #terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #TheTwilightTown #ChrisCiulla #MyopicDuplicity #LeonardoAudio

Intermissions with Jeff Circle — Author of Myopic Duplicity A razor-sharp dive into the gray space between truth and deceit. Quick questions, quicker wit — and no room to hide from the answers. #florenzalee #OntheAirwithFlorenza #JeffCircle #MyopicDuplicity #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #Intermissions #AuthorSpotlight #ThrillerTalk #BookReel #RapidFire #TruthOrLie

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 Sylvia Mercedes, author of the upcoming romantasy The Seventh Champion! Elle and Sylvia talk about coziness versus darkness, plotting versus pantsing, and the romantic power of foam noodles. Enjoy! Sylvia’s Bio: Sylvia Mercedes makes her home in the idyllic North Carolina countryside with her handsome husband, numerous small children, and a menagerie of rescue cats and dogs. When she’s not writing she’s . . . okay, let’s be honest. When she’s not writing, she’s running around after her littles, cleaning up glitter, trying to plan healthy-ish meals, and wondering where she left her phone. In between, she reads a steady diet of fantasy novels. But mostly she’s writing. Sylvia is the author of more than 20 popular Fantasy Romance novels, including the internationally bestselling BRIDE OF THE SHADOW KING trilogy. Find Sylvia’s Website and Books Here: https://www.sylviamercedesbooks.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/

When the curlers kill, the spectacle begins. Join me for a fast-paced, fabulously over-the-top chat with St. Sukie De la Croix, author of The Hunt for the Hairdo Killer—a high-camp mystery that proves even a bad perm can be deadly. #Intermissions #OntheAirwithFlorenza #HairdoKiller #StSukieDeLaCroix #CampyMystery #LGBTQReads #FlorenzaLee #authorsontheair

Eva Jurczyk’s newest book, 6:40 to Montreal, is an homage to Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. In this locked room thriller, 6 passengers and 1 steward get trapped in train, during a blizzard, with no wi-fi and all their fears and grief surface as the situation gets worse. We’ve all got irrational (or rational?) fears about being trapped, but Eva raises the stakes by drawing on her own experience with illness and how that changes how we view life. No spoilers in this episode, but this conversation will alter your view of a very bloody train car! Learn more about Guest Eva Jurczyk: https://www.evajurczyk.com/ Learn more about Host Melissa Westemeier: https://www.melwestemeier.com/

Co-creator of CBS's How I Met Your Mother Craig Thomas discusses his debut novel, That's Not How It Happened, with host Derek McFadden on Writing While Handicapped!

In Episode 57 of Undercurrents of Romance, Tracey Devlyn sits down with authors Elinor Lipman and Nikki Payne to discuss their contributions to the entertaining Jane Austen anthology, LADIES IN WAITING. Celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, eight acclaimed authors reimagine secondary characters from Jane Austen’s novels, whisking them across eras and oceans toward clever, heartfelt HEAs. From Caroline Bingley to Miss Bates, this anthology is a love letter to wit, romance, and reinvention. Stories by: Elinor Lipman • Adriana Trigiani • Karen Dukess • Eloisa James • Audrey Bellezza & Emily Harding • Diana Quincy • Nikki Payne • Sarah MacLean Love this episode? Rate it ⭐️ Thumbs Up 👍 Subscribe 🔔 Show Notes: https://traceydevlyn.com/podcast #newrelease #bookrelease #romancebooks #romance #janeausten #janeaustenretellings #romancebooksofinstagram #nikkipayne #elinorlipman #ladiesinwaiting #gallerybooks #HEA #happilyeverafter #traceydevlyn #undercurrentsofromance #podcaster #podcastepisode #podcastguest #bookpodcast #authorpodcast #authorssupportingauthors #videobookclub #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddiction

In this conversation, Heather Hildenbrand, an author and money and mindset coach, shares her journey from writing romance to becoming a coach specializing in manifestation and self-development. She discusses the importance of self-approval, overcoming fear, and the impact of beliefs on success. Heather offers tips on embracing imperfection and taking action to alleviate fear. The conversation also touches on the significance of understanding one's emotions and the power of self-discovery in personal growth. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Heather Hildenbrand 01:04 Heather's Journey as an Author and Coach 03:24 The Power of Self-Development and Energy Work 06:19 Navigating Self-Approval and Vulnerability 07:44 The Importance of Self-Approval in Writing 11:30 Overcoming Fear and Taking Action 14:37 Creating Desired Feelings and Regulating Emotions 16:48 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing 17:34 Advice for New Writers and Authors 20:50 The Impact of Beliefs on Success 24:51 Celebrating Small Wins and Building Confidence 27:08 The Role of Fear in Our Lives 29:58 Embracing Imperfection and Self-Compassion 32:24 Breaking Down Limiting Beliefs Author’s Website: www.manifestyourhea.com Social Media Links: https://www.instagram.com/manifestyourhea/ Author Bio: Heather Hildenbrand is a money & mindset coach for authors who are tired of feeling stuck and ready to manifest their own happily ever after. She helps her clients drop their limiting beliefs so they can step into who they really are and create the life of their dreams. She is a certified life coach, a Reiki master, and basically an obsessed expert for all things manifestation and mindset. Book Link: https://www.manifestyourhea.com/book Love this episode? Rate it ⭐️ Thumbs Up 👍 Subscribe 🔔 Host Bio: Adrienne Giordano is a certified life coach, USA Today bestselling author, and seasoned professional with over three decades of experience in writing, marketing, client service, and life coaching. She empowers clients through personalized coaching that fosters growth, accountability, and lasting change. As the author of more than forty novels, Adrienne captivates readers with stories in romantic suspense, mystery, and women’s fiction. With a background in managing multimillion-dollar accounts and co-writing multiple successful projects, she blends business expertise with a creative vision. For more information on Adrienne’s coaching, please visit www.AdrienneGiordano.com/coachingcorner. Thanks to DELOSound for the great background music. #TheWriteFrameOfMind #AuthorMindset #WritingLife #CreativeResilience #AuthorMindset #MoneyMindset #Manifestation #CoachingTools #MindsetForWriters #ProcessNotPerfection #WriterWellness #HeatherHildenbrand #podcastepisode #podcastguest #authorpodcast #authorsontheair #vidcast #authorinterview #AuthorCoach #authorssupportingauthors

Giant Dogs, Cake and Murder—Laurien Berenson on Die Another Dane When Melanie Travis’s six-year-old son decides he needs a Great Dane, she figures a visit to a breeder will settle things. But in Die Another Dane, that simple trip turns into another twisty murder mystery for Melanie and her pack! Join me for a delightful chat with beloved cozy mystery author Laurien Berenson as we talk about giant dogs, family life, horses and her 31st Melanie Travis mystery. Expect plenty of laughs, a few crumbs of cake, and maybe a clue or two. For more information on Laurien, visit: https://www.facebook.com/LaurienBerenson 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.

New York Times bestselling author, Marc Cameron, discusses his pulse-pounding new release, DEAD LINE. Deputy U.S. Marshal Arliss Cutter and his partner must save a government witness from cold-blooded assassins. But in the brutal Alaskan wilderness besieged by snow and ice, it will take everything they have to make it out alive. “I can’t think of another writer whose work I admire more." —William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author Listen in as we chat about how his experiences as a US Marshalls influenced the story, hear the special Maori saying that sums up how he writes such multidimensional characters, and find out breaking news about the mind-blowing book event Marc has scheduled for next year! https://marccameronbooks.com https://www.mariesutro.com/twisted-passages-podcast ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Author of the New York Times bestselling Jericho Quinn Thriller series, Marc Cameron's short stories have appeared in The Saturday Evening Post and BOYS LIFE magazine. In late 2016, he was chosen to continue the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan/Campus Thriller series. TOM CLANCY COMMAND AND CONTROL released in November 2023. Cameron is a retired Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal who spent nearly thirty years in law enforcement. His assignments have taken him from Alaska to Manhattan, Canada to Mexico and dozens of points in between. He holds a second-degree black belt in Jujitsu and is a certified scuba diver and man-tracking instructor. Originally from Texas, Cameron is an avid sailor and adventure motorcyclist. His books often feature boats and bikes including OSI Agent Jericho Quinn's beloved BMW GS Adventure. Cameron and his wife live in Alaska. He enjoys hearing from readers.

During this episode of Intermissions, we’re joined by Courtney Psak who swaps suspense for speed in our lightning round—quick questions, quick wit, and a glimpse into the mind behind The Tutor.

This week on Crime Wave: Set on a remote Greek island where myth and mystery mingle, Carol Goodman’s WRITERS AND LIARS draws readers into the lives of a group of authors whose idyllic retreat turns perilous when old secrets resurface. A storm traps them on the island. One death, then another—until their stories begin to mirror a deadly reality and only one question remains: who among them is writing the final twist? Connect with Carol: https://carolgoodman.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 #CarolGoodman #WritersandLiars