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One Happy ThingOne Happy ThingEp. 15: The joy of owning your own happiness & relinquishing blaming, shaming & complainingWelcome back to One Happy Thing! In today’s episode, we’re getting real about something that sneaks up on all of us—those pesky blame, complain, and shame loops. You know the ones.Kerry Schafer gets vulnerable with a powerful personal epiphany: she realized she was resistant to taking full responsibility for her own happiness... because she was too busy being responsible for everything (and everyone) else. Ever been there? Yeah, us too.This episode dives into:The sneaky ways we hand over our joy by blaming othersor ourselvesKerry’s tongue-in-cheek family motto: “I don’t kn...2025-05-0720 minDesideratumDesideratumParty Planning Can Be Murder by Kerry Ann King and Kerry Schafer  This is a story about a young woman, a small town wedding party planner, whose curiosity and gut instincts lead to some amateur sleuthing and some shenanigans. We're talking about the audio book Party Planning Can Be Murder, and our conversation, like the book, starts off talking about funerals. You're gonna hear why funerals have made their way into so many of this author's stories.You'll also hear about her favorite part of the writing process. It's this aha moment she gets sometimes late in the story. And, you'll find out why a Viking is an integral pa...2025-04-2434 minSpies, Lies and Private EyesSpies, Lies and Private EyesKerry Schafer & Kerry Anne King on creative publishing and her new cozy-adjacent mystery Party Planning Can Be MurderKerry Schafer (aka Kerry Anne King) is the Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestselling author of thirteen novels. An incorrigible genre hopper, Kerry has written fantasy, paranormal mystery and book club fiction. Known for her lyrical writing and memorable characters, Kerry weaves deep emotional insights, humor, and often a touch of magic into all of her tales. Her most recent writing venture is an amateur sleuth novel, Party Planning Can Be Murder, is an adventure in Indy publishing. Visit her website at allthingskerry.com/Spies, Lies, and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global R...2025-03-1722 minAuthors on the Air Global Radio NetworkAuthors on the Air Global Radio NetworkKerry Schafer & Kerry Anne King on creative publishing and her new cozy-adjacent mystery Party Planning Can Be MurderKerry Schafer (aka Kerry Anne King) is the Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestselling author of thirteen novels. An incorrigible genre hopper, Kerry has written fantasy, paranormal mystery and book club fiction. Known for her lyrical writing and memorable characters, Kerry weaves deep emotional insights, humor, and often a touch of magic into all of her tales. Her most recent writing venture is an amateur sleuth novel, Party Planning Can Be Murder, is an adventure in Indy publishing. Visit her website at https://allthingskerry.com/ Spies, Lies, and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network ...2025-03-1722 minAuthors on the Air Global Radio NetworkAuthors on the Air Global Radio NetworkKerry Schafer & Kerry Anne King on creative publishing and her new cozy-adjacent mystery Party Planning Can Be MurderKerry Schafer (aka Kerry Anne King) is the Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestselling author of thirteen novels. An incorrigible genre hopper, Kerry has written fantasy, paranormal mystery and book club fiction. Known for her lyrical writing and memorable characters, Kerry weaves deep emotional insights, humor, and often a touch of magic into all of her tales. Her most recent writing venture is an amateur sleuth novel, Party Planning Can Be Murder, is an adventure in Indy publishing. Visit her website at https://allthingskerry.com/ Spies, Lies, and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network ...2025-03-1722 minKiller WomenKiller WomenKerry Schafer & Kerry Anne King: on genre hopping and her new mystery Party Planning Can Be MurderKerry Schafer (aka Kerry Anne King) is the Amazon Charts andWashington Post bestselling author of thirteen novels. An incorrigible genre hopper, Kerry has written fantasy, paranormal mystery and book club fiction. Known for her lyrical writing and memorable characters, Kerry weaves deepemotional insights, humor, and often a touch of magic into all of her tales. Her most recent writing venture is an amateur sleuth novel, Party Planning Can Be Murder, releasing in March of 2025.In addition to writing, Kerry co-hosts the One Happy Thingpodcast with bestselling authors Jennifer Moorman and Maddie Dawson and runs Author Genie, where...2025-03-1428 minAuthors on the Air Global Radio NetworkAuthors on the Air Global Radio NetworkKerry Schafer and Kerry Anne King on genre hopping and her new mystery Party Planning Can Be MurderKerry Schafer (aka Kerry Anne King) is the Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestselling author of thirteen novels. An incorrigible genre hopper, Kerry has written fantasy, paranormal mystery and book club fiction. Known for her lyrical writing and memorable characters, Kerry weaves deep emotional insights, humor, and often a touch of magic into all of her tales. Her most recent writing venture is an amateur sleuth novel, Party Planning Can Be Murder, releasing in March of 2025. In addition to writing, Kerry co-hosts the One Happy Thing podcast with bestselling authors Jennifer Moorman and Maddie Dawson and runs Author Genie, where...2025-03-1328 minAuthors on the Air Global Radio NetworkAuthors on the Air Global Radio NetworkKerry Schafer and Kerry Anne King on genre hopping and her new mystery Party Planning Can Be MurderKerry Schafer (aka Kerry Anne King) is the Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestselling author of thirteen novels. An incorrigible genre hopper, Kerry has written fantasy, paranormal mystery and book club fiction. Known for her lyrical writing and memorable characters, Kerry weaves deep emotional insights, humor, and often a touch of magic into all of her tales. Her most recent writing venture is an amateur sleuth novel, Party Planning Can Be Murder, releasing in March of 2025. In addition to writing, Kerry co-hosts the One Happy Thing podcast with bestselling authors Jennifer Moorman and Maddie Dawson and runs Author Genie, where...2025-03-1328 minOne Happy ThingOne Happy ThingEp 11: What fresh blessing is this? The magic of a positive reframeSometimes, life hands us challenges that feel overwhelming—those moments when we think, This will never get better or Why does this always happen to me? But what if we could shift our perspective and see thingsdifferently? In this uplifting episode of One Happy Thing, Maddie, Jennifer, and Kerry explore the magic of reframing—how small mindset shifts can transform how we experience life’s ups and downs. Kerry shares a personal storythat highlights how one small perspective shift changed her mood and outlook.Listen in as we discuss:🌟 How reframing isn’t about toxic posit...2025-03-1212 minOne Happy ThingOne Happy ThingEp. 10 The Gift of Boredom: Discovering Joy, Creativity & Focus in Down TimeWhat if boredom isn’t something to avoid and escape—but something to embrace? In this episode of One Happy Thing, Jennifer, Kerry, and Maddie dive into the surprising joy of boredom.Tune in to discover:✨ Why boredom isn’t the enemy—it’s actually a hidden gift✨ How letting your mind wander can spark creativity and insight✨ Simple ways to embrace moments of stillness without rushing to fill the silenceSo, when was the last time you let yourself be bored? Instead of reaching for your phone or turning on the TV or even picking up...2025-02-2619 minOne Happy ThingOne Happy ThingEp 9: Imperfectly Perfect - Finding Magic in the MessPerfection—it’s the impossible illusion so many of us chase. But what if the real joy is in the imperfections? In this uplifting episode ofOne Happy Thing, Kerry, Maddie, and Jennifer dive into the myths of perfection and the freedom that comes with letting go of the pressure to have it all together.If you’ve ever felt like you’re justnot good enough or thought,“I’ll be happy when I finally have it all together,” this episode is for you. Because the truth is—life is messy, and that’s where the magic happens.Tune in to he...2025-02-1217 minOne Happy ThingOne Happy ThingEp. 8: the healing power of heart-centered meditation—simple, quick, and calmingThis episode includes a special heart-opening meditation led by Kerry—a gentle, practical way to invite light, love, and connection into your life—especially during times when you feel heavy, anxious, or overwhelmed. Jennifer, Maddie and Kerry reflect on their own personal experiences and the healing power of breathing and leaning into love. Listen in to discover how this simple practice can help you find peace and resilience, even during life’s busiest or heaviest moments. 2025-01-2216 minOne Happy ThingOne Happy ThingEpisode 7: Embracing Stuckness—Maddie Dawson's Secret Remedy for a Creative BlockMaddie, Kerry, and Jennifer dive into a challenge every creative person knows all too well—feeling stuck. Whether you’re struggling with writing, art, or any creative project, that frustrating sense of being blocked can make you want to give up. But what if being stuck isn’t the problem we think it is? Maddie shares a refreshing perspective on why creative blocks might actually be a good thing and reveals her personal go-to strategy for moving forward when inspiration feels out of reach. Kerry and Jennifer open up about their own experiences with creative frustration and how sh...2025-01-1518 minOne Happy ThingOne Happy ThingEpisode 6: Misadventures & Magic: Turning "Uh-Oh" into "Aha!"In this episode of One Happy Thing, Kerry, Maddie, and Jennifer explore the unexpected joys that can come from life’s misadventures. Whether it’s a sideways boat trip to Capri or some other plan that went off the rails, sometimes the best memories come from moments we didn’t plan. Jennifer’s story of an unexpected adventure during her vacation in Greece will have you laughing—and thinking about how you can turn your own “uh-oh” moments into “aha!” ones. Because sometimes, the best adventures start when nothing goes as planned. We'd love to hear...2025-01-0117 minOne Happy ThingOne Happy ThingEpisode 5 - Permission to Choose Joy: Finding Light in Dark TimesIn this heartfelt episode of One Happy Thing, Maddie, Jennifer, and Kerry tackle the complicated question of how to choose joy in a world filled with suffering. Maddie kicks off the conversation by asking the tough questions: Can we give ourselves permission to feel joy when so many are struggling? Jennifer reflects on the guilt that often accompanies happiness during hard times and how it can feel selfish to laugh or find light moments in a heavy world. Kerry shares a deeply personal story about being in the middle of her own grief and how friends who...2024-12-1811 minOne Happy ThingOne Happy ThingEpisode 4 - Finding Glimmers: little winks from the universeIn episode five of One Happy Thing, Jennifer, Kerry, and Maddie explore the concept of glimmers. What the heck is a glimmer, you ask? Maddie explains glimmers as those unexpected, uplifting sparks in the day that remind us of all that is good, bright, and beautiful in the world. Tune in to learn how to recognize and savor glimmers in your own life, even during challenging times. Join us as we uncover how noticing the small, beautiful things can transform your outlook and bring more happiness into your world.2024-12-0414 minOne Happy ThingOne Happy ThingEpisode 3 - Living a Grateful Life: a morning practice to bring joy to a bad dayIn this episode of One Happy Thing, Kerry, Maddie, and Jennifer dive into the practice of gratitude as a powerful tool for transforming tough days into better ones. Jennifer shares her personal story about using a daily practice called a "Gratitude Walk." She explains how it helps shift her perspective and lifts her mood, even on the hardest days. (Hint: you don't even need to leave the house, and you certainly don't need to go hiking!) Discover how this simple morning routine can lift your spirits and create ripples of joy throughout your day. 2024-11-2513 minOne Happy ThingOne Happy ThingEpisode 2 - Let It Be Easy: the joy of asking for and receiving helpIn this episode of One Happy Thing, Maddie, Jennifer, and Kerry explore the transformative power of letting life be easy. Kerry shares a story about a time when she struggled to do something herself—while Maddie asked for help with the same issue and made it easy. Together they explore reasons why we tend to take the hard way and how asking for - and accepting - assistance from others doesn’t mean we’re inadequate or weak, but rather choosing to live with more grace and flow. If you’ve ever felt like life is a con...2024-11-2213 minOne Happy ThingOne Happy ThingEpisode 1 - Surprised by Joy: finding sparkles in the gritIn this first episode of One Happy Thing, Maddie, Kerry, and Jennifer dive into the magic of being surprised by joy. Together, they acknowledge how challenging it can feel when joy seems out of reach, especially in moments when life doesn’t go as planned. Maddie shares a story about the joy of getting back into writing after a long dry spell. Maddie's advice? Never give up on your dreams. We'd love to hear about one thing that is making you happy right now! Drop it in the comments, post on social media #onehappything, or email us: on...2024-11-1715 minAuthors on the AirAuthors on the AirGuest host Kerry Schafer in conversation with author Jule SelboJule Selbo left a long career as a produced screenwriter (tv and film) in Los Angeles to move to Maine and focus on writing novels. Her first was a mystery/romance called FIND ME IN FLORENCE, (1st Place Chatelaine Award) followed by two historical fiction novels, one about the amazing experimental physicist Laura Bassi in the 1700s, (Breaking Barriers, recipient of a Goethe Award) the other about Giovanni Caboto (we know him as John Cabot) who, in 1497, sailed under England’s flag and claimed a large portion of the eastern seaboard for King Henry VII.  Jule moved into her fav...2022-09-2822 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksAuthor And Screenwriter Jule Selbo On Her New Mystery 10 DAYSJule Selbo is a woman of many talents: screenwriter, playwright, academic, and novelist, among many others! Her new mystery, 10 DAYS, features Dee Rommel, a damaged but indomitable and smart female lead. Fortunately, this is only the first book of a series, because we definitely want to see more of Dee! Kerry and Jule discuss research, getting into characters' heads, and more in this lively author-to-author interview. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2021-10-1323 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksWildwood Whispers with Author Willa ReeceGet a dose of southern magic with a side of charm in this conversation between authors Kerry Anne King and Willa Reece. Willa reads a short passage from her lovely new novel, Wildwood Whispers, and the conversation touches on the emotional and character arcs within the novel, the roots of the magical elements in Willa's own southern childhood, the important cultural role of wise women (but not wise guys) and so much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2021-09-0534 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksAuthor Barbara Davis: The Keeper of Happy EndingsAuthor Barbara Davis joins Kerry Anne King to talk about her new upcoming release, The Keeper of Happy Endings. As it turns out, Barbara is involved in finding a happy ending of her own--both in her writing life, and her personal life. Listen for an inspiring conversation about writing and life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2021-08-3131 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksBarbara O'Neal & Write My Name Across the SkyBarbara O'Neal is the author of more than a dozen award-winning, bestselling novels, including the runaway bestseller, When We Believed in Mermaids, which has been published in 20 countries and spent many months on the Amazon Charts, as well as the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Washington Post bestseller lists. Listen in as she sits down with Kerry Anne King to talk about her brand new chart climbing release, Write My Name Across the Sky. Barbara also reveals some lovely and exciting things going on in her own life--including a wedding in the works! --- Send in a...2021-08-2024 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksKerry Anne King chats with Barbara Josselsohn, author of The Lily GardenAuthor Barbara Josselsohn shared lots of secrets in this revealing interview with Kerry Anne King. She confesses that she might not have as much of a green thumb as her books might make you believe. And she shares about a surprising former job that had Kerry laughing. Listen in to catch all the author-to-author fun! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2021-08-0635 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksThe Magic of Found Objects with Bestselling Author Maddie DawsonI was delighted to sit down for a good chat with bestselling author Maddie Dawson about her fantastic, feel good new novel, THE MAGIC OF FOUND OBJECTS. I adore this book, as I do everything Maddie, and it's available EARLY for you to read on First Reads if you're a Prime Reads subscriber. We also talked about Law of Attraction, gnomes, real life magic, how Maddie came to marry a much younger man, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2021-07-1634 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksFrank Oliva explores good and evil in his thriller, Walking Among the TreesAuthors Kerry Schafer and Frank Oliva sit down for a chat about his occult thriller, WALKING AMONG THE TREES, about a priest whose assignment to perform an exorcism awakens his own dark past. Unlike the book, debut author Frank Oliva isn't remotely scary. He's an attorney, devoted husband, and the father of three-year-old twins, one of which adorably makes an unexpected visit during the interview! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2021-07-1127 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksA Boob's Life: Author Leslie Lehr Tells All About Her New MemoirEver stop to wonder why our culture is so obsessed with breasts? Join Kerry and author Leslie Lehr for a wide-ranging discussion of her new memoir, A Boob's Life: How America's Obsession Shaped Me--and You. This book is enlightening and eye opening, full of facts, interesting tidbits, and social commentary along with heartfelt and insightful boob-related memories. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2021-06-2236 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksColleen Oakley and the Invisible Husband of Frick IslandI straight up adored both this book and it's author. I'm a sucker for books with interesting and quirky characters, humor, and mystery--especially when there's just enough sadness to make that lump form in my throat but I'm hopeful that it's all going to work out in the end. And when a story like this is set on a small island that is just as much of a character as any of the characters? TOTALLY IN! Listen in as I chat with author Colleen Oakley about the island that Frick island is based on, where the title came from...2021-06-1124 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksLea Geller: The Truth and Other Hidden ThingsAuthor Lea Geller's life has some things in common with the main character in her new novel THE TRUTH AND OTHER HIDDEN THINGS. Both Lea and Bells are mothers. Both were trained as attorneys but maybe weren't overly excited about the profession. And both have experience blogging. Listen in to this fun conversation to find out where the line is drawn between the truth of the real-life author and the fictional character she's created. You can connect with Lea at the following: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter --- Send...2021-05-2624 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksAmy Reichert and the Kindred Spirits Supper ClubAuthor Amy Reichert doesn't actually see ghosts, but that didn't stop her from writing an uplifting romance about a woman trying to resist the family calling--helping the dead complete unfinished business so they can move on. A rollicking interview that encompasses cheese (lots of cheese), the legalities of manatee nose boops, why the best romance novels include a complex character arc, and plenty of laughter. Check out The Kindred Spirits Supper Club here on Amazon, and find Amy at all of the links below: Website Facebook Author Page Instagram ...2021-05-1227 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksJodé Millman's Midnight CallAuthor and attorney Jodé Millman joins Kerry Schafer on Tell Me Your Secrets to talk about the disturbing personal story that spawned the idea for her creepy thriller, THE MIDNIGHT CALL, in which a young lawyer is sucked into the aftermath when her mentor tortures and murders a young man. You can find more about Jodé on her website.  Check out the book on Amazon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2021-05-0625 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksAmanda Vink talks her new novel and her new small pressHost Kerry Schafer interviews Amanda Vink, author of Marjorie Hart and the Tree of Life. Cover fun, research, Harrison Ford, and a brand new publishing house are all part of this lively, author-to-author conversation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2021-04-2126 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksKim Neville Talks Objects and Energy in The Memory CollectorsKerry interviews debut Kim Neville about the idea that sparked The Memory Collectors. Listen to discover why a sane and delightful writer has kept a certain can of beans around for twenty-five years, hear Kim read the first page, and find out all of the intel about this darkly magical story. Check out Kim at her website: http://www.kimneville.com/ Check out The Memory Collectors on Amazon:  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2021-03-2620 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksSteven Manchester: Tough Guy Turned Women's Fiction WriterKerry interviews Steve Manchester about the experience during Desert Storm that changed his life forever. Listen in to this chat about what inspired him to start writing books, why he writes women's fiction instead of tough guy thrillers, and hear him talk about his newest release, The Menu. Also, I have to tell you that his accent is utterly delightful and part of the discussion. (Forgive the occasional voice warbling at the beginning -- my internet doesn't always play nice and this was live) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2021-03-1622 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksPatricia Sands and the Bridge ClubAuthor Patricia Sands talks to host Kerry Anne King about the 10th anniversary edition of The Bridge Club in an interesting look at "then" and "now" in the life of an author. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-12-1737 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksThriller Author Daco Auffenorde and Cover Your TracksDaco's new thriller, Cover Your Tracks, is a chilling story of love and hate, the devastating power of nature, and the will to survive. Listen in for her awesome answer to the question "How did you get an endorsement from the brilliant Lee Child?" Besides talking all about the book, we got into Daco's penchant for getting thrown out of museums, what's next on her writing agenda, and more. A fun interview you don't want to miss! Tell Me Your Secrets is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network --- Send in a voice...2020-12-0227 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksLaura Kemp talks cross-genre fun with her Yellow Wood SeriesHost Kerry Schafer and guest author Laura Kemp discuss the real and not so real in the Yellow Wood books. Also a geography lesson, Laura shares the weirdest role she ever played in musical theater, and she reads the prologue to the first book in the series, Evening in the Yellow Wood. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-11-2727 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksPamela Fagan Hutchins talks Patrick Flint and a New Kid's BookDynamo author Pamela Fagan Hutchins joins Kerry Schafer to talk about her newest installment of the Patrick Flint mysteries, the challenges of writing during Covid, and the origins of her brand new picture book, Poppy Needs a Puppy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-11-2224 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksKristin Fields and A Frenzy of SparksKristin Fields shares the personal story that drove her to write A Frenzy of Sparks, reveals an interesting and unusual phobia, and discusses author pitfalls she may have fallen into. Tell Me Your Secrets is copyrighted by Authors On the Air Global Radio Network --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-11-2026 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTruth, Lies, and Second Dates with NYT Bestselling Author MaryJaniceDavidsonJoin Kerry Anne King and MaryJanice Davidson for a rollicking conversation about names, fun with tropes, genre mishmashes and her upcoming new release Truth, Lies, and Second Dates, the third instalment of her "trope trilogy." Tell Me Your Secrets is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-11-0435 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksMeera Klein and The Seeing CeremonyMeera Klein's evocative novels, based on her life growing up in India, give us a glimpse into another culture and another world. We talk about her own Seeing Ceremony, and her personal experience of stepping away from that tradition and marrying for love. We also talk about food, and the recipes that Meera has written into each of her books. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-11-0231 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksNola Nash and the shadings of fear in her Crescent City SeriesAuthors Kerry Schafer and Nola Nash discuss the shadings of fear in the horror genre and how they relate to Nash's perfect-for-Halloween Crescent City series in this animated author to author chat. The conclusion? Definitely more Edgar Allan Poe than Stephen King. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-10-2539 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksReckless Beginnings and Better Endings with Tina Hogan GrantTina Hogan Grant is not a shrinking violet type of gal. Not only has she spent years working on a fishing boat with her husband, she's also not afraid to admit that the adventures of her character, Tammy Mellow, are based on her own experiences with difficult life situations. An inspiring and heart felt conversation! Tell Me Your Secrets is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-10-1733 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksPatty Dann and The Wright SisterPatty Dann has chosen to spend her life writing what catches her interest--most recently a historical novel based on the few facts known about Katharine Wright, sister to two men you've probably heard about, Oroville and Wilbur. I'm delighted that Patty has brought Katharine out of the shadows and hope you enjoy our conversation. Tell Me Your Secrets is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-10-0735 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksSusan Wiggs and the Lost and Found BookshopSusan Wiggs is an international best-selling, award-winning author, with millions of copies of her books in print in numerous countries. Her newest release, The Lost and Found Bookshop is full of --books! And also growth journeys, and healing from grief, and romance with a lovable and sexy "hammer for hire." Tell Me Your Secrets is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-10-0739 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksMaddie Dawson interviews host Kerry Anne King about A Borrowed LifeThis edition turns the tables as previous guest Maddie Dawson interviews bestselling author Kerry Anne King about her new release, A Borrowed Life. Tell Me Your Secrets is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-10-0142 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksBuzzing a Book GroupKerry Schafer/Kerry Anne King interviews Kristy Barrett and Tonni Callan, the women responsible for one of Facebook's buzziest book groups. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-09-2437 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksAuthor Barbara Conrey: Nowhere Near GoodbyeAuthor Barbara Conrey is debuting her first novel - at the age of 70! I'm a huge fan of people living their best lives in their later years, so I'm delighted that I got to sit down and talk to her about writing and how she came to create this particular book. Nowhere Near Goodbye is the story of a woman forced to make a choice between family and the research she is doing to find a cure for the form of brain cancer that killed her childhood friend. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com...2020-09-1229 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksCaroline Leavitt: With or Without YouAuthor Caroline Leavitt talks about how writing this beautifully flowing, mesmerizing story about a woman who falls into a coma and wakes up changed--also changed her own life and freed her from the anxiety attacks that followed her recovery from a coma of her own. Tell Me Your Secrets is owned and copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-09-0337 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksThe Kids Are Gonna Ask with Author Gretchen AnthonyThis is a podcast about a book about a podcast...and also an incredibly fun interview with author Gretchen Anthony who asked herself what might happen if teenage twins set out to find their bio Dad with the help of a podcast. The consequences are unforeseen, far reaching, and life altering for them, their grandmother Maggie, and others. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-08-2731 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksAuthor Megan Collins takes us Behind the Red DoorThriller author and Pushcart prize nominee Megan Collins explores the origins of her new psychological thriller, Behind the Red Door, with host Kerry Schafer. Megan discusses her personal familiarity with anxiety and how she wrote this into Fern's character, and answers the question, "Are your parents at all like Fern's?" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-08-2129 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksConvince Me, with producer and author Nina SadowskyNina Sadowsky is a screenwriter, producer, and the author of fast paced thrillers, most recently Convince Me, which she says she wrote in a "rage filled" fury. Nina spills some fascinating secrets, like the unexpected moment that spawned the idea for her first novel, why she turned to writing novels in the first place, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-08-2033 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksNYT Bestselling Author Susan Mallery and The Friendship ListKerry Anne King interviews bestselling author Susan Mallery about her new release--The Friendship List. Other questions asked and answered include: "Accountant to Romance Writer? How does that work, exactly?" and "what kind of research do you do?" Susan also explains a plotting process so extensive it makes Kerry's head hurt, and reveals the fun ways she researches houses in which to place her characters. Tell Me Your Secrets is owned and copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-08-1436 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksAuthor Susan Spann: the bravest scared person you will ever meetAuthor Susan Spann talks about fear and all of the ways it held her back--until it didn't. Listen to her inspiring story of how she followed her dreams, which led her to climbing 100 summits in Japan despite breast cancer and a slew of other difficulties. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-08-0743 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksDebut author Kyle McCarthy and Everyone Knows How Much I Love You.Debut author Kyle McCarthy joins Kerry Anne King to talk about her first novel, Everyone Knows How Much I Love You. Listen in for thoughts on the challenges of transitioning from a girl into a woman, exactly how much of this dark novel is autobiographical, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-07-1532 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksDebut author Lainey Cameron and The Exit StrategyAuthor and digital nomad Lainey Cameron joins host Kerry Anne King to celebrate the release of her debut novel, The Exit Strategy. The term "womanity" pops up as we discuss the notion of women supporting each other in the work place and the fact that a women's fiction novel about high powered career women is apparently a rarity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-07-1138 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksNina Laurin and A Woman AloneThriller author Nina Laurin joins host Kerry Schafer to talk about her new release, A Woman Alone, a psychological thriller set in a community where the houses are run by artificial intelligence...and there seems to be a bit of a glitch... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-06-2827 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksNancy Star and the Rules for MovingA lively conversation between host Kerry Anne King and author Nancy Star. Listen in to hear Nancy read the first page of her new release, The Rules for Moving, and then dish secrets about moving, advice columnists, and the difference between "secret" and "private." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-06-1931 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksMaddie Dawson's Happy CatastropheHow can a catastrophe be happy? How did somebody named Sandi end up with the pen name Maddie? How on earth did Maddie dream up a character like Blix and how can I get my own personal Blix to come live in my house and give me advice? Join Kerry Anne King and Maddie Dawson for a rollicking edition of Tell Me Your Secrets chock full of laughter and joie de vivre, because that's the way Maddie rolls. Tell Me Your Secrets is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network --- Send in a...2020-06-0837 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksSister Secrets with the Liv Constantine DuoKerry Schafer interviews sisters Lynne and Valerie Constantine, the powerhouse duo who collaboratively write the Liv Constantine psychological thrillers. Learn about the process that created The Wife Stalker as well as some fun facts about sibling and family dynamics and how two very different people are able to work together to create a novel. Tell Me Your Secrets is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-05-2937 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksHeart to heart chat with bestselling author Kristan HigginsKristan Higgins joins host Kerry Schafer from solo isolation in Cape Cod (as she says, there are worse places to be in quarantine) to talk about the writing life and her books. Kerry and Kristan discover a mutual love of the revision stage, crotchety elders, and a slightly twisty sense of humor. Kristan's newest novel, Always the Last to Know, releases on June 9. Tell Me Your Secrets is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-05-2230 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksAuthor Lisa Duffy and My Kind of PeopleAuthor Lisa Duffy joins host Kerry Anne King for a fun tell all interview about Lisa's new release, life in quarantine, and the story of her once-upon-a time dream to be a singer-songwriter. Tell Me Your Secrets is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-05-1334 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksThe Other Family with author Loretta NyhanAuthor Loretta Nyhan joins host Kerry Anne King to talk about her newly released novel, The Other Family, as well as author life during quarantine. Loretta reveals where the idea for this book came from, what her writing process is like, the difficulties of quarantine writing and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-05-0834 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksDebut Author Alison Hammer's Slightly Awkward Claim to FameAlison Hammer refers to her much anticipated debut novel, You and Me and Us, as a mother/daughter love story, a wonderful description for a family drama. She and host Kerry Schafer/Kerry Anne King discuss the challenges of launching a book during Covid 19, but also delve into some fun facts from Alison's past, including an appearance on America's Funniest Videos, and something a little surprising on her resumé. Tell Me Your Secrets is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/m...2020-04-2036 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksAudiobook Magic with Narrator Teri Clark LindenHost Kerry Schafer and Audio Book Narrator and actress Teri Clark Linden are celebrating the release of their latest collaboration, the indie audio edition of World Tree Girl, the second book in the Shadow Valley Manor Mystery series.  Listen in for a fascinating window into the life of an audio book narrator. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-04-1746 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksAndrea Bartz and the Art of Launching a Book During a PandemicBrooklyn based Novelist and Journalist Andrea Bartz's launch plans for her much anticipated new thriller, The Herd, were disrupted by the arrival of the pandemic and social distancing. Listen in for her positive take on launching a book from home, as well as an interesting conversation about the roots and cures for competitive relationships between women, a theme that plays out through the pages of The Herd. Tell Me Your Secrets is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-04-1334 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksMeet Seamus Heffernan: mystery writer, new dad, substitute teacherSeamus Heffernan is the author of the acclaimed Thaddeus Grayle mysteries, the most recent of which is Ten Grand. He is also a fascinating guy. We talked about fatherhood (with a real time appearance of his adorable son) the art of substitute teaching, and his delightful Private Investigator character, Thaddeus Grayle. You can find out more about Seamus at his website here: seamusheffernan.com/ or find him on facebook. He's easy to find, thanks to a not-so-common name! Check out Napalm Hearts, the first in his series, on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Napalm-Hearts-Sea…1583449762&sr=8-2 2020-04-1336 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksAgents are People Too with Michelle GrajkowskiAgent Michelle Grajkowski of 3 Seas Literary Agency obligingly joined me for this episode of Tell Me Your Secrets. We met on a cruise ship, one of the amazing writer events put on by Cruising Writers. After an initial misunderstanding we hit it off and became seat buddies for life (listen in for the whole story.) I asked Michelle about agenting life—things like, “What’s your favorite part? How do you find your clients? And do you actually look at the slush pile?” And we also just talked about life in general. Fun fact, about which I...2020-04-1334 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksMeet Mystery Author Con Lehane: An Intersection of Libraries and Bar TendersCon Lehane has published stories in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine and Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine. Over the years, he has been a college professor, union organizer, labor journalist, and has tended bar at two-dozen or so drinking establishments. He teaches fiction writing and mystery writing at The Writer's Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Visit him at his website, www.conlehane.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tellmeyoursecrets/message2020-03-2634 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksEp 3: Meet Alison Brennan--Crime, Kids, Cats, and....Chickens?Allison Brennan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling and award winning author of three dozen thrillers and numerous short stories.  I was honestly a tiny bit intimidated to interview her because of all that, but Pam Stack, head cat wrangler for the Authors on the Air show hosts, assured me that Allison is easy to talk to and a lot of fun. She was right! I enjoyed our interview immensely. We spent what is likely an inordinate amount of time talking about chickens (sorry, Allison, for visiting my obsession upon your unsuspecting head) but a...2020-03-2637 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksMeet Peggy Lampman: Women's Fiction Author, Foodie Enthusiast, Failed County & Western SongwriterAuthor Peggy Lampman joins host Kerry Schafer to talk about her new book, Ruby of the Sea. She tells some fun and fascinating stories about her life as a passionate foodie and also reveals why she has strayed from her usual food centric novels to write The Ruby of the Sea, a deeply moving family story about what happens when we try to silence mental illness and trauma. Listen to the end, where Peggy shifts into laugh-out-loud entertainment mode by channeling failed country and western songwriter Ella Mae! Check out Ruby of the Sea on Amazon here...2020-03-2633 minTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksTell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make BooksMeet Pamela Fagan Hutchins: Modern Day Cowgirl and Bestselling Mystery WriterPamela Fagan Hutchins is a USA Today Bestselling author of mysteries and romantic suspense. But there is much more to this dynamic and fascinating woman! She and her husband live in a place she calls “Snowheresville” so she’s had plenty of experience with the rugged scenery that she weaves into her new Patrick Flint mystery series. We talked about horses, snow, a super fun book club organization called The Pulpwood Queens, and more. To see a pic of Pamela in a Dolly Parton wig and host Kerry Schafer looking alarmingly like Bob and/or Doug M...2020-03-0330 minCreativity QuestCreativity QuestA goodbye - and an invitation to something newI'm retiring the Creativity Quest podcast, but this is not goodbye! Join me for two exciting new podcasts - Tell Me Your Secrets: Off the Page with People Who Make Books, and Write Healthy, Write Whole. Thank you so much for listening. Now, go do something creative!2020-02-2103 minCreativity QuestCreativity QuestThe Reluctant Artist with guest Karen KinneyLast week I sat down with artist and author Karen Kinney to talk about some of the concepts in her book, The Reluctant Artist. We talked about what to do when you you're not feeling your creative mojo, permission to take breaks, and even the complicated questions that arise at the intersection of art and commerce. You can find out more about Karen at her website, www.karenkinney.com2020-01-1531 minCreativity QuestCreativity QuestMeg and Jo: A Heartfelt Tribute to Little Women with guest Virginia KantraNew York Time bestselling author Virginia Kantra has had a lifelong love affair with the novel Little Women. Her novel Meg and Jo is a revisioning of these beloved characters in a modern world. Listen in as we talk about creative courage and the ways real life fueled and informed her work.2019-11-2532 minAuthors on the AirAuthors on the AirBest-selling author Kerry Ann King (aka Kerry Schafer) chats with Pam on Authors on the AirAuthors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes best-selling author Kerry Anne King to the studio. ABOUT KERRY ANNE KING: Kerry Anne King is the sidekick, alter ego, and touchier-feelier doppelgänger of fantasy and paranormal thriller writer, Kerry Schafer. She is the author of Whisper Me This, a Washington post and Amazon charts bestseller. Kerry Anne is the proud possessor of a tugboat, a Viking, and forty acres of rocks and trees in the middle of rural northeastern Washington. In addition to writing novels, she is an RN and licensed mental health counselor, a w...2019-11-0139 minAuthors on the Air Global Radio NetworkAuthors on the Air Global Radio NetworkKerry Anne Kings (aka Kerry Schafer) Visits Authors On The AirAuthors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes best-selling author Kerry Anne King to the studio. ABOUT KERRY ANNE KING: Kerry Anne King is the sidekick, alter ego, and touchier-feelier doppelgänger of fantasy and paranormal thriller writer, Kerry Schafer. She is the author of Whisper Me This, a Washington post and Amazon charts bestseller. Kerry Anne is the proud possessor of a tugboat, a Viking, and forty acres of rocks and trees in the middle of rural northeastern Washington. In addition to writing novels, she is an RN and licensed mental health counselor, a writing coach and a serious c...2019-11-0139 minCreativity QuestCreativity QuestDaring to Chase Your Dream with guest author Susan SpannAuthor Susan Spann had a dream. A big one. And she went for it, even in the face of incredible odds. Listen in for a totally inspiring story about one woman's quest to conquer her fears and pursue her creative dreams.  Watch for Ghost of the Bamboo Road, her newest Hiro Hattori novel, releasing on November 12, and Climb: Leaving Safe and Finding Strength on a Hundred Summits in Japan releasing on January 28, 2020. Learn more about Susan at www.susanspann.com2019-10-2431 minCreativity QuestCreativity QuestEnhance Your Writing Life by Altering Your Creative Space with Donald RattnerDonald M Rattner is not your average architect. He's spent years studying the impact of the physical environment on creativity and innovation and has just released a beautiful book on the subject called My Creative Space: How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation. This fascinating interview is crammed full of tips on easy and inexpensive ways to leverage your creative process by making changes to your environment. 2019-10-1728 minCreativity QuestCreativity QuestPowerful Pauses: how taking a break enhances your writing with author Suzanne KelmanSuzanne Kelman is a powerhouse. She is a playwright, actress, and author who typically has three book projects on the go at a time, in addition to all of the other things. Her most recent novel, A View Across the Rooftops, releases October 25. And is Suzanne frenetically preparing and frantically writing? Nope. She's taking a week off. Listen in to find out how important taking a break can be.2019-10-0426 minCreativity QuestCreativity QuestMindset, marketing, and the art of borrowing ideas with author Dacia ArnoldHost Kerry Schafer and author Dacia Arnold discuss creative mindset and how to bring it not only to writing but also to marketing. Find out more about Dacia's work at her website, www.daciamarnold.com.2019-09-2724 minCreativity QuestCreativity QuestDancing with our DemonsHost Kerry Schafer gets vulnerable in this episode - talking about the way her own personal demons kick in around success and reading an inspiring and motivational letter from author friend Maddy Dawson.2019-09-1211 minCreativity QuestCreativity QuestSay Yes to Everything with guest author Michele NorthwoodKerry Schafer interviews Michele Northwood about the events that led her to write her fascinating memoir, Fishnets in the Far East - A Dancer's Diary in Korea. In addition to being part of a cabaret dance routine in the middle east, Michele has said yes to working in the circus as a contortionist, trapeze and high wire artist, and more. Listen in to find out why Michele's favorite motto is "Say Yes to Everything" and how this philosophy can benefit your own creative life.2019-09-0325 minCreativity QuestCreativity QuestThe Magic of What If? with Author Patrick CrerandPatrick Crerand entertains fabulous and fantastic possibilities in his short stories, the answers to questions like: "What if an airline pilot decided the sky is not the limit? What if a teenager sent his car to school in his place? What if the drawings on the Pepperidge Farm box were alive?" Join us for a conversation about giving yourself permission to explore ideas and for dancing with the inner critic. 2019-08-2924 minCreativity QuestCreativity QuestThe Creative Power of a Beautiful Question with Warren BergerWhat the heck is a questionologist? Why should you be one? What does a four year old girl possess that you need to have? How can asking the right questions empower our creative lives and improve our relationships? What questions should you be asking? Listen in for the answers, and for more questions! Then check out Warren Berger’s new and fascinating release – The Book of Beautiful Questions2019-08-2234 minCreativity QuestCreativity QuestEmbrace your Full Throttle Creative Life with Matt Buchman Author Matt Buchman's solution to a mid-life crisis was obvious (to him!) - a bicycle trip around the world! During that trip he started his first book, and he has been writing full throttle ever since. Listen in on our inspiring conversation about writing and living life to the ultimate creative extent. You can find out more about Matt and his books at www.mlbuchman.com. For more about Kerry Schafer's writer mindset coaching or books, go to www.writeattheedge.com2019-08-1538 minCreativity QuestCreativity QuestScratch & Sniff Inspiration with Heather Webb & Hazel GaynorAuthor duo Heather Webb & Hazel Gaynor discuss writer collaboration - they call each other "book wives" - and their fascinating research into the parfumeries of Grasse, France, that resulted in the lush, sensory detail that pervades their brilliant new release Meet Me in Monaco.2019-08-0927 minCreativity QuestCreativity QuestThe healing power of the creative artsKerry Schafer interviews poet Deborah Tobola about her lovely memoir, Hummingbird in Underworld, and her amazing and transformative experiences bringing creativity into men's prisons. Deborah is an amazing woman--a beautiful and creative soul who is not only an award winning poet, but has taught creativity in men's prisons and also founded the Poetic Justice Project, which engages formerly incarcerated people in the creation of original theatre that examines crime, punishment and redemption. Her beautiful & fascinating memoir, Hummingbird in Underworld, is available here at Amazon: https://amzn.to/2LWj8PY And check out...2019-08-0126 minCreativity QuestCreativity QuestGuest Christina Delay talks Cruising Writers and her Kris Faryn release Song of Destiny  Christina Delay joins host Kerry Schafer to talk about the Greek mythology underlying her upcoming release, Song of Destiny, under pen name Kris Faryn. PLUS how Christina was inspired to create Cruising Writers and all about this year's November cruise to the Bahamas on award winning ship Allure of the Seas.2019-07-2219 minCreativity QuestCreativity QuestCreativity Quest with Guest Marcella Burnard - new life for an old series & the art of author excusesA fun conversation with author Marcella Burnard, all about the series she is bringing back to life and the art of evolving to overcome our own excuses. Marcella reminded me of one of the Kaizen-Muse philosophies I'd forgotten for a minute - we GET to write, and it can be our happy place.2019-07-1829 minCreativity QuestCreativity QuestCreative Collaboration with Horror Duo Thorne & CrossEverything you ever wanted to know (and probably some things you didn't) about how the creative collaboration works with the infamous & awesome horror duo Tamara Thorne & Alistair Cross. 2019-06-2836 minCreativity QuestCreativity QuestWhere Story Meets Voice: a conversation with audio book narrator Teri Clark LindenEver wonder about the creative genius that adds voice to books to create the audio book version? Join me and talented voice artist and actress Teri Clark Linden for a lively discussion about the creative life from a slightly different perspective!2019-06-1940 minCreativity QuestCreativity QuestWhen a rogue idea shows up - what then?Author Barbara Claypole White joins Creativity Quest to talk about her adventurous choice to follow the idea the just showed up, rather than the book she was supposed to be writing. So much good stuff about the creative process and following our bliss! 2019-05-0829 minCreativity QuestCreativity QuestHamster Wheel Powered CreativityAn exuberantly creative conversation with author Kiersten Hall. It begins with tinfoil hats and a pet octopus, then travels through how to feed your creativity when you're a mother, where creative ideas come from, and more.2019-04-2230 minCreativity QuestCreativity QuestThere's a Word for That, with guest author Sloane TanenI absolutely loved my conversation with Sloane Tanen and I also loved this book, which is funny, heartfelt, and insightful, much like its author. We talked about the creative spark behind the book, the creative blocks of the characters in the book, and then strayed down a few delightful rabbit holes. You can find THERE'S A WORD FOR THAT here: https://amzn.to/2V4E0bK Enjoy!2019-04-1529 minAuthors on the Air Radio 2Authors on the Air Radio 2Kerry Schafer returns to Thorne & Cross: Haunted Nights LIVE!Kerry Schafer writes fantasy with its teeth sunk into reality, mystery that delves into the paranormal, and women’s fiction that embraces the dark and twisty realms of humanity. The first two books of her Between trilogy (Between and Wakeworld) were published through Ace Books/Penguin. Due to the ever-shifting landscape of publishing, the concluding book of the trilogy - The Nothing - was released as an Indie book, thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign. The first book in Kerry's Paranormal Mystery series, Dead Before Dying, was released by Diversion Books on Feb 9, 2016. Visit Tamara and Alistair at their websites. Thorne...2017-09-0800 minBlondie and the BritBlondie and the BritAuthor Round Table Podcast Part 2 -- Episode 84— Kerry Schafer, Camille Di Maio, Amy Quick Parrish, Kim Hunt Harris, and Melody RobinetteJoin us for part two of the Blondie and the Brit Author Round Table with seasoned authors Kerry Schafer (A.K.A. Kerry Ann King), Camille Di Maio, Amy Quick Parrish, Kim Hunt Harris, and Melody Robinette along with your hosts Suzanne Kelman and KJ Waters.  What an inspiring episode with advice and suggestions as varied as the authors we've gathered from our group launch team. Guaranteed to light a fire under any author no matter what your state of mind. This episode we talk about what rituals we go through to prep for our writing sessions a...2017-08-2533 minBlondie and the BritBlondie and the BritAuthor Round Table -- Episode 83 -- Kerry Schafer, Camille Di Maio, Amy Quick Parrish, Kim Hunt Harris, and Melody RobinetteBlondie and the Brit are excited to bring you an exclusive event – our Author Roundtable Podcast! This unique chat with seven incredible authors offers writing inspiration, sensational book marketing expertise, and insight into the fantasy vs. reality of becoming and author. This is part one of the hour-long chat with best-selling authors from both the traditionally published and indie communities. Join Blondie (KJ Waters) and the Brit (Suzanne Kelman) who host an author chat with Kerry Schafer, Camille Di Maio, Amy Quick Parrish, Kim Hunt Harris, and Melody Robinette where we discuss writing woes and successes along wi...2017-08-1731 minAuthors on the Air Radio 2Authors on the Air Radio 2Kerry Schafer joins Thorne & Cross: Haunted Nights LIVE!Kerry Schafer writes fantasy with its teeth sunk into reality, mystery that delves into the paranormal, and women’s fiction that embraces the dark and twisty realms of humanity. The first two books of her Between trilogy (Between and Wakeworld) were published through Ace Books/Penguin. Due to the ever-shifting landscape of publishing, the concluding book of the trilogy - The Nothing - was released as an Indie book, thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign. The first book in Kerry's Paranormal Mystery series, Dead Before Dying, was released by Diversion Books on Feb 9, 2016. Be on the lookout for Thorne and Cross...2016-04-0800 min