Over five years of hosting What Are You Reading? What Are You Writing?, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with nearly 300 authors. Those conversations have shaped not only my reading life, but my understanding of writing, community, and why stories matter. As my weekly podcast turns five, I’ve been reflecting on what nearly 300 conversations with authors have taught me. Here are five lessons that continue to stay with me: Every author—fiction, nonfiction, or memoir—is a sto

Award-winning mystery and suspense author Karen E. Osborne welcomes best-selling authors and physicians Graham Elder and Laura Cody. Friends since medical school, Graham and Laura have been writing together for more than a decade. Their debut medical thriller, Call Game , hit the Kindle and Audiobook bestseller lists and continues to hold its place. They talk collaboration, accountability, and why writing what you know makes the stakes feel terrifyingly real. Watch or listen

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