When two award winning writers, Alexandra Sokoloff and Craig Robertson decide to co-write a book, the result is The Grapevine. Learn how Alexandra and Craig worked together to write the story of a mom who leaves her job, gets in the family RV to look for her missing daughter. There are big questions in this book and the duality of life is captured beautifully in this story and you'll hear why.

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Sarah Stewart Taylor discusses her second novel, Hunter's Heart Ridge, in this series which is set in Vermont and features Detective Franklin Warren. Sarah talks about the themes of community, generational tension, and the art of crafting complex characters within a locked-room mystery during a snowstorm. Sarah is a master at creating multiple storylines and capturing the nuances of how life experiences impact characters and the actions they take.

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Journalist, essayist and memoirist, Cinelle Barnes talks about her new memoir, A Way Home: A Memoir of Losing Yourself, and the Beauty of Returning. She shares her inspiring journey through trauma, recovery, and the power of storytelling. Readers will feel themselves alongside Cinelle and share her hope, community, identity, and the transformative nature of travel and writing.

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Bianca Marais's latest book, A Most Puzzling Murder, is nothing short of brilliant. Solve a variety of puzzles, alongside the main character, Destiny Whip, as she is tasked with finding out a future murder. Bianca encourages you to write in your book as you work through the puzzles and if you need help, you can email Destiny for a clue. It is locked room mystery, with a cast of villains and incredibly world-building. You haven't read anything quite like it and hear Bianca talk about her approach to writing this story.

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Nadine Matheson works as a criminal solicitor in London and also is a masterful storyteller. She talks about her latest book in the DI Henley Series, The Shadow Carver. Nadine shares the questions she has that will often inspire her writing and how her work influences this story of vigilante justice as seen from both the victim and the accused.

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Lauren Oliver, a renowned author and media entrepreneur, as they explore her latest novel The Girl in the Lake, the impact of storytelling, AI in creative work, and the mysteries of consciousness and past lives.

Amanda McCracken discusses her journey through love, longing, and self-discovery, and worth in her new book, When Longing Becomes Your Lover. She shares personal stories, mental models, and practical advice on embracing vulnerability, overcoming fears, and cultivating self-worth to live a more authentic life.