Chad Boudreaux – Mob Justice
Chad Boudreaux’s Mob Justice, takes readers into modern Chicago, where Justice Department attorney Blake Hudson confronts a criminal empire that is smarter, quieter, and far more dangerous than its Hollywood reputation.
Gary Fields – The Book of Judges
In this episode of In Conversation with Terry Shepherd, Terry sits down with debut thriller author Gary Fields to explore his globe-spanning, time-bending novel, The Book of Judges — already drawing comparisons to The Da Vinci Code.
What I Learned About the Craft at Writers’ Conferences
After seven years of sampling just about every conference and conclave I could find, conferences have played an important role in my understanding of the writer’s craft. Here are eleven learnings gleaned from attending.
Michael Yang – Coming Alive on the Ride
Silicon Valley pioneer Michael Yang’s new memoir, “Coming Alive on the Ride,” explores how trading the corporate boardroom for a motorcycle journey to Patagonia taught him that true reinvention happens on the open road. It’s a powerful look at shifting from financial success to a...
Mimi Nichter – HOSTAGE: A Memoir of Terrorism, Trauma, and Resilience
In 1970, Mimi Nichter was a college senior whose flight home from Tel Aviv was hijacked by the PFLP. Her memoir, “HOSTAGE: A Memoir of Terrorism, Trauma, and Resilience,” reveals not just the frightening experience, but the lessons learned.
Peter Fedorenko – Among the Living
For 35 years, Peter Fedorenko was the “script doctor” who fixed Hollywood’s biggest stories from the shadows. Then, in 2020, his own heart stopped. Having returned from Covid’s brink, Peter has stepped into the light with his debut novel, “Among the Living.”
Danielle Girard – Pinky Swear
Born from the “ashes of a collapsed marriage” and the quiet, wintry silence of Montana, Danielle Girard’s 17th novel is a work of emotional archaeology.
Darlene Dziomba – Tail of Deception
Meet the “Dog Whisperer of the Garden State,” Darlene Dziomba, as we discuss her authentic cozy mystery, Tail of Deception.
Craig Yorke – Steep
What happens when a life built on discipline, survival, and excellence finally makes room for joy?
Emmanuel Laroche – A Taste of Madagascar: Culinary Riches of the Red Island
What does it actually take to bring that dash of vanilla extract to your kitchen counter? Emmanuel Laroche shares the history and culture of Vanilla and Madagascar.
Corey Seemiller – The Soulmate Strategy: My Imperfect Plan to Conquer Heartbreak and Find True Love
What happens when a master planner tries to out-strategize heartbreak? Corey Seemiller’s “The Soulmate Strategy,” explores her honest, funny, and deeply relatable journey from trying to control the pain of a very public breakup to discovering the freedom that comes with letting...
Angela Petersen – The Wellness Glitch: Remembering What It Really Means to Be Well
Dr. Angela Petersen joins me to discuss her radical new book, “The Wellness Glitch,” and why tracking every step and heartbeat might be the very thing keeping us unwell.