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Speaking of Writers

Welcome to Speaking of Writers. Veteran broadcaster Steve Richards interviews local, regional and best selling authors. For more info email steve @ sval622@sbcglobal.net. https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/speakingofwriters/subscribe Cover art photo provided by Janko Ferlič on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@thepootphotographer

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00:22:31

Paul Andrew Hutton - THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY:...

Speaking of Writers ·

2025/11/01

The epic of the American West is America’s great creation myth—and one whose telling is now as contested as oncewas the land. From a widely accepted tale of progress, redemption, and glorious conquest a new, darker story emerged: one of ghastly violence, racism, and environmental exploitation. In THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY: Triumph, Tragedy, and the Shaping of the American West (Dutton),acclaimed historian Paul Andrew Hutton gives readers a masterful narrative of both soaring triumph and terrible

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00:14:20

Tom Clavin- Running Deep-Bravery, Survival, and the...

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2025/10/27

In Running Deep: Bravery, Survival, and the True Story of the Deadliest Submarine in World War II, Clavin profiles the USS Tang—the one submarine that outfought all other boats in the Silent Service. Its captain, Richard Hetherington O’Kane, long an overlooked war hero, also gets his due. This is the true story of death and survival in the high seas—and of the submarine and her brave captain who would become legends.Tom Clavin is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and has worked as a newspaper

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00:17:24

William Cooper- The Trial of Donald H. Rumsfeld: A Novel

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2025/10/20

Donald Rumsfeld was a major player in American history. In this riveting alternative history, he's put on trial for his role in the United States 2003 invasion of Iraq. The story charts Rumsfeld's rise to fame and power, the fight with President Donald Trump that leads to his prosecution, and his spellbinding trial at the International Criminal Court. Told through the eyes of a mysterious narrator whose identity—and pivotal role in Rumsfeld’s downfall—are eventually revealed, The Trial of Donald H

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00:18:52

Chris Kauzlarich-Menagerie in the Dark

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2025/10/17

Life often appears darkest just before the dawn of a new day.In Menagerie in the Dark, Chris Kauzlarich immerses us in a speculative journey that explores the darker aspects of the human condition before bringing us back to the surface with the light of a new day. Through fourteen stories, this menagerie of characters faces trials of sorrow, death, loneliness, regret, deception, murder, delight, wonderment, and bliss, revealing what will either strengthen them enough to survive or plunge them to

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00:14:30

Allie Oleander-Willing Prey

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2025/10/14

WILLING PREY is the perfect mix of spicy and sweet, making it the ultimate dark romance that’s easy to dive into for newcomers to the genre. Allie expertly balances intense, kinky chase scenes with clear, consistent consent and boundaries. The heroine knows exactly what she wants, and her love for primal play creates a sizzling, erotic dynamic. Allie Oleander writes spicy contemporary, dark, and monster romances with kink exploration and characters ages thirty-five and up. She loves anything with

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00:20:33

Louis P. Masur-A Journey North: Jefferson, Madison,...

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2025/10/11

Between May 21 and June 16, 1791, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison went on a trip together through Upstate New York and parts of New England on horseback. This "northern journey" came at a moment of tension for the new nation, one in whose founding these Virginians and political allies had played key roles. The Constitution was ratified, and President Washington was in his first term of office. Whether the country could overcome regional and political differences and remain unified,

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00:19:33

Nat Segaloff-Bogart and Huston

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2025/10/08

Bogart and Huston: Their Lives, Their Adventures, and the Classic Movies They Made Together Between 1941 and 1953 director John Huston and actor Humphrey Bogart made one classic film after another: The Maltese Falcon, Across the Pacific, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, Key Largo, The African Queen, and Beat the Devil. All of them would be at home on any list of the best movies ever made. They were the result of a close but often combative friendship between the two disparate men: the actor and his

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00:14:04

Todd S. Purdum-DESI ARNAZ: The Man Who Invented...

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2025/10/07

Desi Arnaz is a name that resonates with fans of classic television, but few understand the depth of his contributionsto the entertainment industry. In Desi Arnaz, Todd S. Purdum offers a captivating biography that dives into the groundbreaking Latino artist and businessman known to millions as Ricky Ricardo from I Love Lucy.Beyond his iconic role, Arnaz was a pioneering entrepreneur who fundamentally transformed the television landscape.His journey from Cuban aristocracy to world-class entertainer

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00:31:18

Jeffrey Deaver -Isabella Maldonado- The Grave Artist

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2025/10/05

In THE GRAVE ARTIST, a wedding reception is coming to a close in the Hollywood Hills when the blissful day is shattered by the death of the groom. Though the incident appears to be an accident, Carmen Sanchez and Jake Heron discover that the tragedy is the third in a series of similar deaths and conclude something far more sinister is at play. The two uncover chilling evidence pointing to a serial killer who has taken evil to the next level. Dubbed the Honeymoon Killer, he isn’t interested solely in

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00:23:09

Randy Wayne White -Tomlinson's Wake

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2025/10/04

In TOMLINSON’S WAKE, Doc’s best friend Tomlinson has had a near death experience—actually, he claims he died when a hurricane sank his sailboat off the coast of Honduras and was resurrected by a mysterious runaway orphan, a direct descendant of a Mayan king. Now, Tomlinson is protecting the boy, on the run from corrupt politicians who fear an Indigenous revolution. Doc joins Tomlinson in Mesoamerica to battle the most dangerous traffickers and killers in the country, but what he isn’t prepared for

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00:15:33

Joe Hart- I Become Her

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2025/09/30

Wall Street Journal bestselling author Joe Hart has a knack for telling propulsive stories centering on highly relatable characters whose vulnerabilities often become a source of strength. His critically acclaimed work includes the 2023 Edgar Award Winner for Best Paperback Original Or Else, as well as The River Is Dark and Obscura, which Publishers Weekly called “outstanding,” and the Los Angeles Times praised as “excellent from beginning to end.” Joe Hart is the Edgar Award–winning and Wall Street

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00:20:23

Jonathan Horn-THE FATE OF THE GENERALS

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2025/09/28

No three words from the annals of World War II have echoed through the decades more deeply than General Douglas MacArthur’s famous vow, following Japan’s invasion of – and MacArthur’s ordered retreat from – the Philippines. Yet, as Jonathan Horn provocatively relates in The Fate of the Generals: MacArthur, Wainwright, and the Epic Battle for the Philippines (Scribner), those same words have obscured a no less important vow by the American general MacArthur left behind to defend the archipelago –

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00:31:14

Gary Myers-Brady vs. Belichick. The Dynasty Debate

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2025/09/28

There can be doubt, the greatest dynasty in NFL history stood on two pillars: Bill Belichick and Tom Brady. That is indisputable. Together they forged a working relationship that provided thrilling results that would change the game forever and provide a two-decade-long winning culture not likely to ever be repeated. In those twenty years they helped New England to nine Super Bowls, winning six. But who is/was most responsible? The greatest coach/GM in NFL history? The greatest quarterback (perhaps,

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00:16:10

Ken Terry- Tempest

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2025/09/27

About The BookOptimistic Cole Kiyokage is aiming to become a Triple S rank adventurer to earn money needed to give his mum an easier life, but once he meets his idol Gilbert Shaw he learns why his always felt different from everyone else. As a dragon and human half-bread Cole must now learn how to control his new power while struggling with the trials that come from being the son of a dragon.Ken is a college senior, he's always had a passion for writing and comic making, he has made comics and

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00:15:01

Barbara J Meredith-Daisy and Friends Outside Our Window

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2025/09/24

Daisy and Friends Outside Our Window is a rhyming story for toddlers and pre-kindergarteners about the changing seasons. It's written from inside the house window looking out, as seen by Daisy the cat, and her three dog friends, Smokie, Rocky, and H-Dee.What do the friends see, when the colorful seasons change from winter to spring, and summer to fall?A portion of the proceeds from the Daisy and Friends book series benefits three charities: Kitty Angels, a no-kill cat shelter in Coventry,

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00:23:46

P.J. Tracy- The Deepest Cut

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2025/09/18

Minneapolis homicide detectives Leo Magozzi and Gino Rolseth arrest a sadistic pair of killers for the murder of several women with the help of Monkeewrench, their eccentric, cyber-sleuth friends and partners. One of the killers dies in custody and the other, Wolfgang Mauer, is sent to a maximum security mental hospital in a rural corner of Minnesota.There, Mauer plots his escape–and his vengeance. With the help of his mother, a former militia leader and assassin living an extravagant, reclusive

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00:25:50

Thomas Wolf- Baseball in the Roaring Twenties: The...

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2025/09/14

The University of Nebraska Press is proud to announce the publication of Baseball in the Roaring Twenties: The Yankees, the Cardinals, and the Captivating 1926 Season by Thomas Wolf, author of The Called Shot: Babe Ruth, the Chicago Cubs, and the Unforgettable Major League Baseball Season of 1932 (Nebraska, 2020), finalist for the Seymour Medal from the Society for American Baseball Research; and coauthor, with Patricia Bryan, of Midnight Assassin: A Murder in America’s Heartland.In 1926 baseball

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00:36:06

Christina Baker Kline and Anne Burt- Please Don't Lie

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2025/09/13

Two writers. A 25-year friendship. One stylish, twisty and provocative thriller. Christina Baker Kline, whose eight novels include the New York Times bestsellers Orphan Train, The Exiles, and A Piece of the World, is renowned for crafting unforgettable characters and richly textured narratives. Anne Burt has earned wide acclaim for the psychological depth and haunting atmosphere of her literary suspense novel, The Dig. Together, the two authors blended their complementary strengths and talents for

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00:10:14

Catherine Burroughs-Ibo's Landing

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2025/09/09

Two families on Edisto Island, SC are convulsed by the mixed-race child of a white woman and her black lover. Set between 1959 and 1994, this explosive novel poses crucial questions about the extent to which two families can escape the legacy of slavery. Why do even well-meaning modern men and women become bearers of the south's sadistic practices?About the AuthorCatherine Burroughs is a Professor Emerita of English at Wells College and a member of the Actors' Equity Association. She has

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00:14:04

Nick Baeta-The Atlantian Chronicles: Fight for Survival

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2025/09/07

Nick Baeta is a Canadian author hailing from Ontario, from a young age he found an escape in writing and carried this passion throughout his life. With this passion Nick penned what would become The Atlantian Chronicles: Fight for Survival. Taking inspiration from his martial arts background, love for history and much more Nick blends real life and pseudo-historical events to create a world full of mystery,adventure and action. With this book and the books to come Nick hopes to leave a lasting

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