Episodes

  • Art and Heart: Transforming Lives in Honduras

    Art and Heart: Transforming Lives in Honduras
    Jul 26 2025
    In this conversation, Mary Jo Brotz shares her inspiring journey of volunteering in Honduras, particularly her work with children affected by poverty and the aftermath of Hurricane Mitch. She discusses her long-term commitment to the community, the importance of art in education, and the legacy of Sister Maria Rosa, who dedicated her life to caring for orphaned children. Mary Jo emphasizes the significance of building relationships and the transformative power of volunteer work, encouraging others to engage in similar efforts.
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    18 mins
  • Kate Russo: complex female friendship, tragedy, guilt & forgiveness in UNTIL ALISON

    Kate Russo: complex female friendship, tragedy, guilt & forgiveness in UNTIL ALISON
    Jul 24 2025
    Kate Russo, author of Super Host, grew up in Maine but now divides her time between Maine and the UK. She has an MFA in painting from the Slade School of Fine Art, and while living in London, she worked with the theatre group, Love Bites, who presented two of her short plays (“The Blind” and “Bernie's Night Off”) at the Calder Bookshop Theatre. She exhibits widely in the United States and England. Learn more at KateRusso.com and connect on Instagram @RussoKate. Killer Women Podcast is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #katerusso #putnam
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    25 mins
  • AJ Sidransky on his new memoir: PLUMS, PAPRIKA, AND GHOSTS

    AJ Sidransky on his new memoir: PLUMS, PAPRIKA, AND GHOSTS
    Jul 24 2025
    Meryl chats with A.J. Sidransky about his new memoir, Plums, Paprika & Ghosts. It’s a chronicle of the trip he took with his 27-year-old-son Jake to Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, to discover their family roots. This “life changing” journey provided answers, as well as new questions, about their ancestors’ experience there for 300 years, and their fate during The Holocaust. AJ Sidransky is the author of numerous mystery, thriller, and historical fiction books, including Forgiving Maximo Rothman, The Interpreter, and Incident at San Miguel. His newest work, Plums, Paprika & Ghosts, is a memoir about his pilgrimage with his son, Jake, to his grandfather’s homeland in Hungary and Slovakia. He lives in Washington Heights, NY with his wife. Website: https://ajsidransky.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ajsidranskybooks/ People of the Book is a copyrighted work of Meryl Ain and Authors on The Air Global Radio Network. Website: merylain.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PeopleOfTheBookWithMerylAin facebook.com/MerylAinAuthor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/455865462463744 Twitter: @DrMerylAin Instagram: meryl_ain #AuthorsOnTheAir #AuthorsOnTheAirGlobalRadioNetwork #AOTA #AJSidransky #Plums,Paprika&Ghosts #Hungary #Slovakia #AustroHungarianEmpire #Jake #CzechRepublic #TheHolocaust #Memoir #Grandfather #JewishIdentity #HungarianFood #ChickenPaprikash #PersonalResponsibility #Epiphany #FamilyResponsibility #FamilyTies #PeopleoftheBook #MerylAin #TheTakeawayMen #ShadowsWeCarry #RemembeToEat #ShortStories #LetsTalkJewishBooks #JewsLoveToRead
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    48 mins
  • Antonia Hodgson - The Raven Scholar

    Antonia Hodgson - The Raven Scholar
    Jul 24 2025
    Antonia Hodgson is the author of the Thomas Hawkins historical crime fiction series. The first book in the series, The Devil in Marshalsea, won the CWA Historical Dagger Award and was shortlisted for the Theakston Crime Novel of the Year. With The Raven Scholar, Antonia makes her epic fantasy debut. The Raven Scholar is the first book in The Eternal Path trilogy, and combines a murder investigation with dangerous trials and deadly secrets, delivering a gripping story that delivers multiple surprises throughout. Antonia visits The OTHERWORLDS to chat about the trials in the book, the importance of her timeline while writing The Raven Scholar, what was hardest and easiest about transitioning from historical crime fiction to fantasy, animal symbolism, and more! Antonia isn't online. She's left a placeholder account on one social media platform, but you'll never find her there. @AntoniaHodgson on X
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    40 mins
  • A. R. Capetta ~ Costumes for Time Travelers ~ Cozy Alchemy Ep. 4

    A. R. Capetta ~ Costumes for Time Travelers ~ Cozy Alchemy Ep. 4
    Jul 23 2025
    A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this new podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet A. R. Capetta, author of Costumes for Time Travelers and many other fun, fantastical books! Elle and A. R. discuss time and productivity (of course), cozy fantasy as a perspective break, and keeping the joy in your writing practice. Happy listening! A. R. Capetta’s Bio: A. R. Capetta is an award-winning and bestselling author of wild magic. A.R.’s next release is Costumes for Time Travelers, a cozy romantic fantasy coming May 2025 from Candlewick Press. Other magic-infused novels include The Lost Coast, The Brilliant Death, Lambda Award winner The Heartbreak Bakery, and the national bestseller Once & Future co-authored with spouse Cory McCarthy. A. R.’s short fiction has appeared in The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy and The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror. For young readers, A. R. pens the Hocus and Pocus series. Find A. R.’s Website and Books Here: https://onceandfuturestories.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 Hartford Online: https://ellehartford.com/
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    32 mins
  • Allison Buccola The Ascent Authors on the Air

    Allison Buccola The Ascent Authors on the Air
    Jul 23 2025
    Allison Buccola The Ascent Authors on the Air by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network
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    17 mins
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    Jul 23 2025
    EC Nevin discusses the most meta murder mystery of them all! Episode 4 of My Bookcase Slays features A Novel Murder, a mystery lover's ultimate fantasy, and a charming British accent. Picture it: a murder takes place at a crime fiction festival set in England cast with all the usual suspects and embellished with all the best tropes. Bonus feature: EC Nevin advises what wine pairs best with her debut novel. Learn more about GUEST EC Nevin: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2314249/e-c-nevin/ Learn more about HOST Melissa Westemeier: https://www.melwestemeier.com/
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    23 mins
  • Jay S. Bell—WELCOME TO COTTONMOUTH

    Jay S. Bell—WELCOME TO COTTONMOUTH
    Jul 23 2025
    Today in the interrogation chair, it's Jay S. Bell, author of the new hit novel, WELCOME TO COTTONMOUTH. Listen to Jay talk about his new character Devlin Mahoney and how he ends up dealing with a town full of retired spies, how he designed a Mahoney to be different than the Reachers, Rapps, & Bonds out there, and how he crafted a strong female character. Oh, and if you get a chance, tell his wife that's he's right. He'll thank you. Welcome, to The Dossier Podcast! jaysbell.com | thewritersdossier.com | Voice Credit: Hillary Huber X: https://x.com/Pprbackwrtr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaysbell2025
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    19 mins