Award-winning mystery and suspense novelist Karen E. Osborne welcomes back Renaissance woman—author, artist, and actor—Carren Strock to discuss her latest novel, Left Behind: The Cahill Ghost . Set in 1905 on Grand Island and inspired by a real ghost story, the novel blends history, atmosphere, and the supernatural. Carren also designed the book’s cover, bringing her artistic vision full circle. Watch or listen , enjoy, and share with others.

I’m honored to share that American Writing Awards named What Are You Reading? What Are You Writing?  the 2026 Podcast of the Year in its category. When COVID hit in 2021, my first murder mystery, Tangled Lies , came out. There were no book signings. No library visits. No book club gatherings. Like so many authors, I suddenly lost the opportunity to connect face-to-face with readers. If that was happening to me, I knew it was happening to others. So, I started a podcast. The i

Award-winning mystery and suspense novelist Karen E. Osborne welcomes back Linda Rosen to discuss her latest historical novel, Abandoning the Script . This multigenerational story follows a complex woman determined to pursue her dreams—despite the personal cost. Together they explore the meaning behind the novel’s cover, the symbolic role jewelry plays across Linda’s body of work, and how fiction can elevate women’s voices and difficult truths. Watch or listen . Add it to you