

Five years. 299 episodes. One ongoing conversation about books and writing.
This week marks the 5th anniversary of my weekly author interview podcast, What Are You Reading? What Are You Writing? . What started as a simple curiosity—how writers work and what shapes their stories—has grown into nearly 300 conversations with authors across genres, backgrounds, and career stages. Along the way, I’ve been reminded how generous this community is, and how much we learn when we make space for each other’s stories. I’m grateful to every author who said yes, e
Karen E. Osborne
Jan 26


What are You Reading? What are You Writing? ep. 300 with Bill Combs
Award-winning mystery and suspense author Karen E. Osborne sits down with Bill Combs, who writes metaphysical thrillers driven by faith, love, and moral complexity. Bill is drawn to compassionate characters facing physical, psychological, and spiritual conflict—stories that acknowledge the brutality of the world while still reaching for hope and meaning. Watch or listen . Enjoy—and share.
Karen E. Osborne
Jan 26


What are You Reading? What are You Writing? ep. 299 with Lucille Guarino
Award-winning mystery and suspense author Karen E. Osborne welcomes back Lucille Guarino, an Amazon bestseller and multi award-winning author known for emotion-heavy stories featuring resilient, deeply human female protagonists. On publication day, Lucille shares book two in her Lunch Tales series, Lunch Tales: Teagan , exploring heartbreak, love, and self-discovery through characters who are flawed, vulnerable, and inspiring. Enjoy this lively conversation. Watch or listen
Karen E. Osborne
Jan 21