Nancy Johnson, author of THE KINDEST LIE, one the 2021s most anticipated books shares her inspiration, lots of 2021 book recommendations, and the story of how she got that amazing review from Jodi Picoult.

Interview with Rebecca Hodge, whose debut novel, WILDLAND , a true page tuner, took the market by storm in 2020.

Leanne Treese, debut author of Their Last Chance shares what inspired her to write this unique novel, a complicated love story about a struggling marriage– which is told from four points of view (the divorcing couple and the two divorce lawyers), along with writing advice and her recent reads.

Julie Carrick Dalton , debut author of one of the most anticipated books of 2021, Waiting for the Night Song shares how the novel was in part inspired by “bad parenting” and blueberries (you’ll need to listen to understand why), what changed during editing, the new category of climate fiction, her writing advice and a favorite recent read.

Jennifer Klepper, author of USA TODAY best-seller, Unbroken Threads talks inspiration for the story of Jessica , an attorney turned stay-at-home mom who tentatively volunteers to represent Amina Hamid, a woman seeking asylum, and how the book changed in editing, including backstory that had to go.

Suanne Schafer, author of Hunting the Devil shares inspiration for a novel about a physician in Africa, who finds herself becomes entrapped and endangered in the maelstrom of Rwandan politics during the genocide. Challenges of novel length, and recent reads.

Lauren Ho, author of Last Tang Standing and Lainey chat about correlations to Bridget Jones, story inspiration, where she finds all the funny, recent reads, learning from stories outside your culture and background.

KJ Dell’Antonia, author of The Chicken Sisters and host of the #amwriting podcast shares the inspiration for her heartwarming, funny, uplifting sisters story about two fried chicken restaurants run by rival sisters and great writing advice.

Densie Webb, author of When Robins Appear talks inspiration for her powerful mother-daughter family drama, with a bitter-sweet ending.

Kathryn Craft, mentor, book coach and author of The Art of Falling and The Far End of Happy chats about the real life inspiration behind her novels and a unique opportunity if you’re a writer: Kathryn runs a coaching program called Your Novel Year.

Pamela Skjolsvik, author of Forever 51 shares her inspiration for a laugh out loud book about an eternally menopausal vampire, dealing with the loss of her mom to Covid, and her advice to writers: “Go live your life, then write, and don’t let the feeling that you are not good enough stop you.”

Catherine Wallace Hope, author of Once Again chats about the source of her unique premise; where her main character is flung back in time by 500 days to the day her daughter was abducted and killed, with a chance to save her again. Is Catherine a panster or plotter, plus tips for writers.

Regina Buttner, author of Absolution talks about her inspiration and how Jeanie, the book’s main character, struggles with balancing her traditional values around marriage, while trapped in a destructive relationship with a narcissist.

Mary Helen Sheriff, author of Boop and Eve’s Road Trip talks about what inspired this grandmother-granddaughter road trip book, the joy of seeing great early reviews, and the changes she made during revisions.

Alison Ragsdale, multiple time Amazon #1 best selling author of heartwarming novels set in Scotland, including her latest Dignity and Grace talks about where she finds inspiration after 7 novels, and what led to writing abut a cellist and her daughter in the latest.

Samantha Verant, author of The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux talks about being inspired by how the ‘magic’ of how food brings a family together, her admiration for a famous top chef, and misogyny in professional kitchens.

Ehsaneh Sadr, author of A Door Between Us shares her inspiration to write about Iran in 2009 during the period after the contested elections, a desire to provide a “portal” inside Iranian life.

Barbara O’Neal, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and #1 Amazon Bestselling Author talks about her latest novel, The Lost Girls of Devon, how she keeps finding inspiration after so many bestsellers and her advice for early career authors

Barbara Conrey, author of Nowhere Near Goodbye chats about the real life inspiration for her novel, point of view changes along the way, and what she’s read recently.

Amy Impellizzeri, award winning author of five novels talks about her fifth novel, I Know How This Ends, a time-bending tale and paraquel to Lemongrass Hope. We also talk plotting methods and her latest reads.