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One Event. Two Anthologies. 16 people. 16 stories of terror.​ Join me as I discuss this fantastic collection of stories centered around one terrifying event. From ASAP Comics UK, join me as I discuss the thrills and horrors captured in this gripping collection of short stories with authors PA Hayden and LA Cunningham.

Esther McLish, a Choctaw-Cherokee woman, is faced with the latest in a string of tragic events, when her Chickasaw husband, Holmes Sr., unexpectedly leaves her a widow, just before the birth of their son. Shattered by her husband’s death, Esther embarks on a journey to have her son, Holmes Jr., listed on the final Chickasaw Nation rolls. Soon, Esther is forced to relive all of her life’s tragedies, as she must repeatedly testify on behalf of her son before the men of the Dawes Commission, who hardly seem to believe her. Can she succeed against all odds? Based on accounts of real people and events from the days of Indian Territory, Little Bird tells the story of one woman’s bravery in the face of heartbreak and misfortune.

This is not a fad-diet. This is not a get-fit-quick scheme. Margie Odom invites anyone struggling with emotional eating to take the right steps towards a healthy relationship with food and positive life. Join me as I talk to Margie Odom about her personal journey and the work she does as a therapist with people struggling to strike a balance with food.

Join me as I talked with writer, Ellis Johnson. Johnson and I discuss her book, Case Closed Monday, and the development of the protagonist, Mary Slacker. We talk about her journey to publication and the writers that influenced her on the way. Johnson allowed me to read some of her book for the interview, and I think it captures her wit and charm perfectly. 

Amir Majothi had an ideal childhood in Uganda. That is, until dictator, Idi Amin decreed that all Ugandan Asians had 90 days to leave the country or risk death. Writer Noreen Nasim documents the heroing events of her father's escape from the violence and rule of a bloodthirsty despot. Join me as I discuss this beautifully crafted narrative that highlights the experiences of one man's escape from Amin's tyrannical rule of Uganda.    

Edison Crow and his partner, Selah, are bound to an adventurous life. It comes with the territory when you have an airship and spend your days searching for the next big pay day. A job  gone wrong thrusts Crow and Selah into a mystery that will bring them to face the United Republic of the High Commission and a past full of shadows. Join me, as I talk with the creative mind, Steven Smith, about his steam punk adventure, Chasing Shadows.  

Gary Goldstein is an award-winning writer for TV, film, and the stage. He is a freelance film reviewer and arts feature writer for the Los Angeles Times. In this interview, I talk to Gary about his career as a writer, his experience working in a range of mediums, his love of L.A., and the personal events that informed his debut novel, The Last Birthday Party. This engaging work of literary fiction will surely make you laugh, cry, and appreciate the experiences of life that lead to growth and newness. The Last Birthday Party debuts August 17, 2021, and you can preorder your copy today. 

Ian Prescott is thrown into a strange world full of faeries, menacing kings, and a fate left for the magic-filled shadows. Join me as I interview JD Edwards about his series, The Faerie Chronicles. We discuss his very detailed process of editing, his love of history, interest in genealogy, and his personal connection with the Druid faith. 

Author Stephanie Feger has had her fair share of life's pain, challenges, and heartbreak. Through it all, she found a way to hold on to hope, gratitude, and a positive perspective. Feger shares seven key principles to help you find and maintain a life in perspective in her book, Color Today Pretty.

Join me as I interview Gulara Vincent on her recently released memoir, Hammer, Sickle & Broom: A Memoir of Intergenerational Trauma in Azerbaijan. Vincent shares what it was like growing up in Soviet Azerbaijan,  witnessing the collapse of the Soviet Union, the war with Armenia, and also what it was like walking in on her mother's attempted suicide when only six years old. Today, Vincent helps adults who have suffered trauma on their path of healing, drawing from her own experiences. This is a book you won't put down, and an episode you don't want to miss.