My guest today writes romantic suspense and traditional mystery and is a published historian. After growing up in suburban Chicago, she spent most of her life in a medium-sized university town, working as an academic professional and teaching history. She married a composer and frequently uses her knowledge of music, history, and food to enrich … Read More
My guest today is a reformed lawyer who runs his boutique headhunting firm in Calgary and Vancouver, Canada. He practiced securities/mergers & acquisition but did not let it stifle his love for storytelling and writing, first inspired while completing his undergraduate degree at St. Thomas University in New Brunswick. As a “mining brat” child, his … Read More
My guest today is one of nine children, born and raised in Minnesota. She has worn many hats: She certified fitness instructors, was a financial advisor, ran an assisted living facility, and even had a song on The Top 100 Country Billboard chart. Now, she has a critically-acclaimed debut novel that captures some of her … Read More
My guest today grew up in Chicago, where her first job was tending the corner newsstand for a penny a minute while Carl the Newspaper Man ate his lunch at Steinway’s drug store. Her debut novel LIKE A COMPLETE UNKNOWN was published in March 2022. She graduated from Kenyon College and Simmons College Graduate School … Read More
My guest today is a modern pioneer in the kitchen who has spent the last 20 years teaching friends and fans alike how to make nourishing recipes using traditional methods and seasonal ingredients and stock pantries with homemade staples. She’s also a social media phenomenon. Her video channel has over 49 million views and nearly … Read More
My guest today grew up in Virginia, and most of her stories are set in the Blue Ridge Mountains, but her debut novel, South of Heaven, takes place in the North Carolina Sandhills where her family’s roots run deep. After graduating from Virginia Tech with a degree in horticulture, she was fortunate to cultivate a … Read More
My guest today is a twenty-two-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department. She served as a patrol officer, undercover narcotics officer, advanced accident investigator, tactical officer, and the first female sniper on the Dallas SWAT team. She received commendations and recognitions from the Texas House of Representatives, the International Association of Women in Police, and … Read More
My guest today is a champagne geek, lavender farmer, and award-winning author of five books. She has pursued decades of delicious research in the wine caves and cellars of France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Argentina, and California. She is a champagne historian, tour guide, and champagne cocktail creator for Breathless Wines. When my guest discovered the … Read More
My guest today, a retired educator and now international award-winning author, is an optimist and compassionate person whose Christian faith guides her to believe in the extreme goodness in all God’s creations. Her desire for others to believe in the value of themselves led her to become an educator where she worked fervently to increase … Read More
My guest today is the author of the Liz Adams Mystery Series. In addition to mysteries, she writes children’s stories, short stories, and poetry. Her mission? To deliver a delightful story to readers of all ages while benefiting a larger community. She donates a portion of the proceeds from selling her books to causes that … Read More
