I love it when I get to interview one of my favorite authors. Meet (or re-meet!) Gail Olmsted. Today is PUBLICATION DAY for her newest Legal Twist novel, Class Action . Gail writes both historical and contemporary fiction, and her Legal Twist series is known for suspense, plot twists, complex characters, and a touch of romance. In this lively conversation, Gail shares how she develops compelling heroines, how she collaborates with beta readers, and what she’s planning next. I

Meet Peter Cobb. He’s had a full and varied life in the mental health space and disability advocacy, has worked as a reporter and a lobbyist, and now spends his time outdoors hiking, skiing, kayaking, and, of course, reading and writing indoors and out. Karen and Peter talk about the real-world experiences that inform his fiction and the emotional truths at the heart of Some Things Weren’t Meant to Be . Watch, listen , enjoy, and share this episode with a friend who loves pow

I’m pleased to welcome back Jacqueline Herz, here to talk about her second novel, Hannah Bloom Dream Juggler . You may remember her from an earlier interview, now she returns with fresh insights on writing later in life, building characters readers love, and what happens when you run a business with your spouse both on the page and in real life. Watch or listen , and definitely enjoy!