Join author Jeulia Hesse for a conversation with Natalie Cross author of author of Ballroom Prom, Ballroom Blitz, and Ballroom Blind Date. Learn about Natalie's inspiration for creativity and her writing processes. We talk about how watching ballroom dancing during the pandemic turned into a writing career. Look for new releases from Natalie in 2023. Ballroom Fever and Ballroom Spin!

She can be found at Natalie Cross Writes https://nataliecrosswrites.com/

Join Jeulia Hesse, author and host, for a good time with Jeff Stanger, the writer of humorous fiction mysteries with a satirical twist. In his latest collection, Tales from the Roundabout, Stanger takes you to Carmel, Indiana, a city renowned for its art scene and infamous traffic circles. Fans of Tim Dorsey and Carl Hiaasen will love Stanger's humor and wit. Besides the Roundabout series, Stanger has also written the Quick Baseball Mystery series, which follows the adventures of a rare baseball memorabilia dealer who finds himself in the middle of mysterious crimes. For a nostalgic and comedic look at the semi-pro leagues of the 1940s, be sure to check out Kansaska. Whether or not you're a fan of baseball, you'll enjoy this interview!

Join host and author, Jeulia Hesse for an interview with Lynda Rees, the Murder Guru, a multi award-winning author of romantic mystery and suspense, middle grade mystery, children's picture and Activity books, financial self-help and cookbooks.Lynda is the author of the Reggie Chronicles, which include the Hart of the Matter, Magnolia Blossoms and Harts Girls.

The conversation includes discussions about her books, writing processes, passions and what's coming out in 2023!

Lynda can be reached at https://lyndareesauthor.com/

Jeulia Hesse can be reached at www.jeuliahesse.com

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Join mystery author Jeulia Hesse in an interview with Karen McSpade, author of cozy mysteries, discussing her inspiration for her stories. Karen speaks about how she uses food and recipes as part of her story lines to create an atmosphere that immerses her readers in the story. She also explains that she emphasizes strong female lead characters that are not just damsels in distress but have their own individual back stories and experiences. Her goal is always to make sure those characters can really drive the plot and develop aspects of the mystery.

No matter what kind of cozy mystery she’s writing, Karen strives to make sure each book has elements of mystery, suspense and lightheartedness that keeps readers engaged until the very end. Additionally, Karen shares some of her personal experiences when it comes to crafting a story. Check out Karen's books on Amazon .

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Join us for a chat with Ashley Quinn author of Smoky Mountain Murder and the Foggy Mountain Intrigue Series as well as the Broken Bow series. Our discussion ranges from writing processes to good places to hide a body....in a story....a book....don't get the wrong idea. Listen in!

Where do authors come up with the ideas that drive the stories we create? The serious issues that we deal with in life become part of our entertainment in the books we read. Award-winning author KR Raye discusses the use of dark elements, while also ensuring her stories are also uplifting and hopeful.

K. R. is the author of "The Colors Trilogy," "The Colors of Friendship," "The Colors of Love," and "True Colors." K. R. is the 2013 Foreword Reviews Book of the Year finalist, and the 2014 National Indie Excellence Awards finalist, and the Readers' Crown finalist

Authors are inspired by various means, some by current events, others by the mundane. Story ideas can be born in all sorts of things, as varied as the writer themselves.

Our host, Jeulia Hesse discusses the mysterious disappearances in her home town and the legend of the Bennington Triangle that have influenced her writing and her Stone House Inn series. In her book Deadly Inheritance Jeulia seeks to solve a long time missing persons case from her childhood.