Michael shares the inspiration behind twelve-year-old Bobby Dalton’s haunting visions, the challenges of writing darkly funny coming-of-age fiction, and how themes like imagination, mental health, and growing up shape powerful stories for young readers. We also discuss Michael’s journey from journalism to award-winning novels, the lessons he learned from Danger Peak to Déjà View, and what writers need to know about persistence, revision, and finding their voice.

If you love young-adult fiction, sci-fi twists, or stories that explore the emotional truth of childhood, this conversation will inspire you to keep writing—and keep believing in your story.

For more information, please visit Michael’s website at www.michaelthomasperone.com.

In Rock a Bye Bye Baby, when a newborn is left on Alicia and John’s doorstep and an elderly veteran is found murdered, Alicia, Gilly, and their quick-thinking cats must untangle the connection before the killer strikes again.

Then, we dive into Murder at Meadows Lake Clubhouse — the first in Debbie’s new series — where widow Rose Fairchild, guided by a ghostly kitten and her uncanny sixth sense, must uncover a murder in her new South Carolina community before her own fresh start turns deadly.

Stephanie and Debbie talk about crafting unforgettable mysteries, writing animal sidekicks that steal the show, and why cozy crime continues to charm readers everywhere.

Maria shares the stories behind the dishes that graced her family’s table at holiday gatherings and everyday meals alike. From nostalgic flavors rooted in her heritage to personal touches that make each recipe uniquely hers, Eat and Shut Up is both a culinary treasure and a memoir of family love. Join us as we explore how food connects us to our past, nourishes our present, and builds memories for the future.

Pour yourself a glass of champagne (or tea!) and tune in for literary sparkle, writing wisdom, and a trip back in time with Rebecca Rosenberg!

Gabriel shares the heartfelt mission behind his book: to help every reader recognize that they are called to be saints, to rise above the distractions and sins of this world, and to rekindle the sacred fire within. Whether used as a daily devotional, a Lenten or Advent companion, or as a foundation for retreats and workshops, 12 Steps to Sacred is a timeless roadmap for spiritual renewal. Tune in for a conversation that will ignite your faith and inspire your soul.

Join us as Frances Vieta shares the real-life inspiration behind her novel, the legacy of looted art, and her deep dive into the shadowy world of international art crime. This is more than a story—it’s a decades-long fight for justice and cultural preservation.

lm. Deceased patrons and other visitors from the past linger at the Milleridge Inn in Jericho, one of the oldest continually operating restaurants in America. Victims of the Louis V. Place shipwreck aren't resting so peacefully at the Lakeview Cemetery in Patchogue. Spirits move furniture, knock on doors and pace throughout the exhibits at the Long Island Maritime Museum. Award-winning author and historian Kerriann Flanagan Brosky, alongside medium and paranormal investigator Joe Giaquinto have investigated these occurrances.

Ordinary people are sometimes called to do extraordinary things - and when that call comes from God, well, “extraordinary” is raised to the highest heights! Throughout the Old Testament, God chose a number of common folk - farmers, priests, herders, even children - to deliver messages to His People.