

What are You Reading? What are You Writing? ep. 340 with Linda Paul
Award-winning mystery and suspense novelist Karen E. Osborne welcomes Linda Paul to discuss her novel The Last Gypsy Queen. At its heart is Marisol Mazaria, a determined young Romani woman who refuses to let her past—or society's expectations—define her future. Set during World War II, the novel explores love, prejudice, resilience, and the courage to pursue impossible dreams. Karen and Linda discuss the inspiration behind the novel, the influence of Linda's mother's stories,
Karen E. Osborne
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What are You Reading? What are You Writing? ep. 339 with Debbie Wastling
Award-winning mystery and suspense novelist Karen E. Osborne welcomes back Debbie Wastling to discuss Irish Secrets and Lies, the first novel in The Bell Family Series. Set in nineteenth-century Northeast England, the story follows Martha Lowery as she escapes an abusive childhood in Ireland, only to discover that survival requires courage, resilience, and confronting secrets she can never fully leave behind. Karen and Debbie explore the unforgettable characters at the heart
Karen E. Osborne
5 days ago


What are You Reading? What are You Writing? ep. 338 with Julie Simmons
Award-winning mystery and suspense novelist Karen E. Osborne welcomes Canadian author Julie Simmons to discuss her emotionally compelling Forever Yours, including I've Always Been Yours. Centered on betrayal, forgiveness, family, and second chances, the duet follows identical twins Phil and Don Bradshaw as they navigate devastating personal losses, fractured relationships, and the challenges of rebuilding trust. Karen and Julie discuss her writing journey, why she chose to te
Karen E. Osborne
7 days ago
