Author Bruce W. Bishop asks award-winning novelist Karen E. Osborne the questions every writer wants answered: How did you get published? Did you seek an agent? What are the perks—and bumps —of being traditionally published by a small press? With five books out, Karen shares the real story behind her publishing journey.

Today my guest is author, artist, and promoter Heidi Hess. We met earlier this year at her wonderful Florida author event, Read It Write It . Heidi has three published collections of short stories. Her latest, Chronicles of Chaos , is filled with “dark, thought-provoking fiction.” Watch or listen , and definitely enjoy!

Get ready for an inspiring Off The Shelf Books Podcast episode with host Denise Turney and special guest author Karen E. Osborne! A lifelong lover of stories, Karen began writing at just 12 years old. Though life, family, and her career in academia and consulting took center stage, her passion for storytelling never faded. Tune in as she shares her journey from Getting It Right to her newest release, Justice for Emerson, a dual-timeline mystery of truth, courage, and finding