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Author Interview

Conservation, Humor, Memoir, Nature, Non Fiction, Wildlife

Feb 11: Return of the Osprey with NYT Bestselling Author David Gessner

February 11, 2026

“Where is home? And how do we get there?“

Return of the Osprey with David Gessner

Celebrating the 25th Anniversary Edition of Return of the Osprey: A Season of Flight and Wonder.

David Gessner writes with passion, humor, and a reverence for the natural world that spills into our conversation about Return of the Osprey: A Season of Flight and Wonder.

We discuss David’s personal journey as he immersed himself for an entire nesting season in the lives of Cape Cod’s ospreys. Why did they almost become extinct? How did conservation efforts revive them? And what currently threatens their existence?

We learn what did David Gessner discovered about these beautiful creatures – and himself. And how, with so much research and studying, he approached writing Return of the Osprey: A Season of Flight and Wonder.

Meet David Gessner

David Gessner is a professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, and the founder and Editor-in-Chief of the literary magazine, Ecotone. His writing has been featured in the New York Times Magazine, Outside, Sierra, Audubon, Orion, and many other publications. Awards include a Pushcart Prize and the John Burroughs Award for Best Nature Essay for his essay Learning to Surf. He’s also won the Association for Study of Literature and the Environment’s award for best book of creative writing, and the Reed Award for Best Book on the Southern Environment. In 2017 he hosted the National Geographic Explorer show, The Call of the Wild. He’s the author of 14 books that blend a love of nature, humor, memoir, and environmentalism, including the New York Times bestselling, All the Wild That Remains, Return of the Osprey, Sick of Nature and Leave It As It Is.

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Fiction, Thriller, Writers on Writing

Jan 28: #1 NYT Bestelling Author Brad Meltzer with The Viper

January 28, 2026

Meltzer’s first thriller in four years … Zig & Nola explore deadly secrets

The Viper – A Zig & Nola Novel with Brad Meltzer

Brad Meltzer‘s two favorite characters are called to resolve a dark and deadly secret in The Viper, Brad’s third book in the Zig and Nola series.

As we expect from Brad Meltzer, the story is full of intrigue from Dover Air Force Base mysteries and witness protection, to veteran mental health, family secrets, and murder.

We discuss character development, some of the fascinating research Brad uncovered, writing across multiple genres, and how he chooses his next creative project. And while he thrills on the page with complex characters and unexpected plot twists, Brad leaves us with simple, yet powerful words of wisdom for today’s chaotic world.

Meet Brad Meltzer

Brad Meltzer is the Emmy-nominated, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lightning Rod, The Escape Artist, and 11 other bestselling thrillers. He also writes non-fiction books like The JFK Conspiracy, and the Ordinary People Change the World kids book series, which he does with Chris Eliopoulos. In addition to his fiction, Brad is one of the only authors to ever have books on the bestseller list for Non-Fiction (The Nazi Conspiracy), Advice (Heroes for My Son and Heroes for My Daughter), Children’s Books (I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln) and even comic books (Justice League of America), for which he won the prestigious Eisner Award. As the host of Brad Meltzer’s Lost History and Brad Meltzer’s Decoded on the History Channel, Brad is responsible for helping find the missing 9/11 flag.

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Health & Wellness, Non Fiction, Personal Development, Self-help

Jan 21: Miracle Morning After 50 with Longevity Expert Dwayne J. Clark

January 21, 2026

A Proven Path to Joy, Vitality, and Purpose for Aging Adults

The Miracle Morning After 50 with Dwayne J. Clark

Aging isn’t about slowing down. It’s about optimizing, accomplishing, and celebrating life’s next chapter. It’s about finding renewed energy to spark a life you can get excited about.

Dwayne Clark says our perspectives on aging are broken. His mission is to overhaul the standard way of thinking of aging, and to empower people and prove that your best days are to come. And you don’t have to completely overhaul your life … just a few small changes every morning will make a significant difference. It’s not about intensity. It’s about consistency.

Dwayne Clark partnered with Hal Elrod to create a simple, easy to follow, blueprint in The Miracle Morning After 50: A Proven Path to Joy, Vitality, and Purpose for Aging Adults. And that’s what we discuss today!

Meet Dwayne J. Clark & Coauthor Hal Elrod

Dwayne J. Clark is the chairman, CEO, and founder of Aegis Living. With nearly 40 years of senior living experience, Dwayne is nationally known for redefining the industry. ​​With his wife Terese, Dwayen has traveled to over 84 countries exploring different healing modalities—from working with doctors and alternative health specialists to engaging in mind, body, and spirit practices. These discoveries inspired his Amazon bestselling book 30 Summers More, which provides longevity and health tips. He’s a writer, speaker, coach, playwright, and documentary producer.

Dwayne coauthored The Miracle Morning After 50 with Hal Elrod, the bestselling author of the original Miracle Morning movement. Hal Elrod is the bestselling author of 12 books, including The Miracle Morning, the revolutionary book that has transformed the lives of millions of people worldwide. An internationally renowned keynote speaker, he helps organizations and teams fulfill their collective potential.

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Health & Wellness, Non Fiction, Science, Self-help, Women's Issues

Jan 14: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Cervical Cancer

January 14, 2026

“Cervical cancer is highly treatable and almost 100% preventable,” says Dr. Linda Eckert. So why are women still dying from it?

Enough: Because We Can Stop Cervical Cancer with Dr. Linda Eckert

ENOUGH: Because We Can Stop Cervical Cancer could save thousands of women’s live.

Dr. Linda Eckert is an expert in women’s health. Her new book integrates proven science, personal stories, and policy advocacy to inspire readers to take important medical action before it’s too late.

In this episode, we discuss what you need to know, from symptoms to treatment, and prevention. Dr, Eckert dispels conspiracies around vaccines and HPV. She shares who is disproportionately affected by cervical cancer. And how HPV can also affect men. Most of all, Dr. Eckert leaves us with the knowledge we need to stay healthy and help eliminate cervical cancer.

Meet Dr. Linda Eckert

A board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with over three decades of experience in women’s health, Dr. Linda Eckert, is a professor in the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Global Health at the University of Washington. Her clinical practice is centered at Seattle’s Harborview Women’s Clinic. Her areas of expertise include vaginal and vulvar infections, vaccines, cervical cancer screening, and cross-cultural medicine.

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Non Fiction, Personal Development, Psychology

Jan 07: Upping Your Game When It Matters Most with Dr. Dana Sinclair

January 7, 2026

Performance psychologist helps identify your performance style for work, home, and winning in life.

Dialed In: Do Your Best When It Matters Most with performance psychologist and author Dr. Dana Sinclair

HAPPY NEW YEAR to you! And, as always, thank you for joining us.

Today, we’re not talking about new year’s resolutions – which most of us have abandoned by January 15th anyway. But we are talking about about how you can learn to step up your performance, with Dr. Dana Sinclair – her book, Dialed In: Do Your Best When It Matters Most.

Dr. Sinclair says ” … motivation is overrated”, and we’ll find out why. We discuss how to identify our individual performance style, and the importance of planning. And we bust some of the most common myths and lousy advice.

Why is daydreaming important? Why does character beat out talent? How do you develop helpful habits and routines? How do they differ from superstitious rituals? And how do you overcome the fear of failure, and stop self-sabotaging We share all of that, too.

Meet Dr. Dana Sinclair

Dialed In: Do Your Best When It Matters Most is a 2024 Globe & Mail Bestseller, and still going strong. Author, Dr. Dana Sinclair, is a registered psychologist, specializing in performance psychology for more than two decades. A founder and partner of Human Performance International, Dr. Sinclair is a former athlete, and as a psychologist, has partnered with elite athletes to help them achieve peak performance in professional football, hockey, baseball, and basketball. She is a clinical assistant professor with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia, and also works with surgeons and high-level medical and corporate organizations.

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Non Fiction, Professional Development, Psychology, Relationships, Self-help

Dec 31: Love Without Landmines: Kelli Miller’s Proven Hacks for Happier, Healthier Relationships

December 31, 2025

More love, less stress in 2026 with Love Hacks

Love Hacks with author Kelli Miller

Whether you want to strengthen a new romance, or deepen a long-term partnership, today’s guest offers tools you can start using today to create a more connected, fulfilling love life.

Author and psychologist, Kelli Miller, takes a deep dive into the 15 most common couples’ issues in Love Hacks: Simple Solutions to Your Most Common Relationship Issues.

We discuss how to course correct some of those 15 issues, including cultural differences, our beliefs and the way we were raised, deep-rooted anger, the painful grief of infidelity, and of course, effective communication.

Kelli also shares thoughts around what she terms the four cornerstones of a solid partnership And when it’s time to quit trying and move on.

Meet Kelli Miller

Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW, is a psychotherapist, best-selling author, and television/radio host. She is a three-time award-winning writer, with her most recent book, Love Hacks: Simple Solutions to Your Most Common Relationship Issues, offering practical tools for navigating everyday relationship challenges. Kelli’s expertise has been quoted in various publications including Oprah Magazine, Authority Magazine, Wellness Magazine, The Georgetown Current, The Northwest Current, Now It’s Your Turn Mom!, and more. Kelli is also an advisor for Cognitive Leap’s app for ADHD as well as a spokesperson for Brillia.

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Creativity, Non Fiction, Personal Development, Writers on Writing

Dec 24: Someday Is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life

December 24, 2025

Stop making excuses. Stop procrastinating. Matthew Dicks shares how.

Podcast SOMEDAY IS TODAY with Matthew Dicks

What … you’re too busy? You have too much on your plate? You’re too tired, spread thin, and up to your elbows in alligators?

Guessing at some time that most of us have used excuses to procrastinate on what we “say” we really want to do.

Matthew Dicks says: If not today, then when?

He’s a husband, father of six, school teacher, wedding band player, corporate communications consultant, creative coach, Moth GrandSLAM champ, humorist, advice columnist, and more.

We share many of Matthew’s tips, including how to find black holes in your day and go from making excuses to making someday, today!

Meet Matthew Dicks

Matthew Dicks is a multiple-winner of the Moth GrandSLAM Story Competitions. His other books include Stories Sell – podcast. And Storyworthy – podcast. Today we discuss Someday is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life. 

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Adventure, Biography, Journalism, Non Fiction

Dec 17: Behind Every Successful Man (Or Pirate) There’s A Woman

December 17, 2025

The Pirate’s Wife – The Remarkable True Story of Sarah Kidd

When Captain William Kidd was arrested for piracy and murder, his wife, Sarah, fought tirelessly to save him and reclaim their confiscated fortune. Left destitute after his execution, Sarah navigated the treacherous waters of colonial New York society, reinventing herself and ultimately building a new life from the ruins of scandal and tragedy.

Today we learn how author Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos approached this forgotten story with meticulous historical research, piecing together Sarah’s life from scattered court documents, property records, and colonial archives. Daphne’s intimate storytelling shines a light on a remarkable woman who deserves recognition in her own right—not merely as the wife of a famous pirate, but as a survivor and a force to be reckoned with in early American history.

About Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos

The Pirate’s Wife – The Remarkable True Story of Sarah Kidd is Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos’ second book (narrative nonfiction). A recognized historian, Daphne is also a journalist and author who has spent over 15 years pursuing her passion for pirates, researching not just them and their lives, but also their wives.  Dr. Geanacopoulos writes on history, business, science, health, fitness, education, museums, parenting, philanthropy, and lifestyles and has been featured in many major outlets, including The New York Times, the Washington Post, and Southern Living.

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Fiction, Thriller, Writers on Writing

Dec 10: TEQUILA – A Story of Success, Love, & Violence with Tim Reuben

December 10, 2025

Suspense novel introduces young lawyer Brian Youngam

Tequila A Story of Success, Love, and Violence with author Tim Reuben

What happens when ambition, love, and lethal violence collide in the high-stakes world of tequila production?

Author and legal entrepreneur Tim Reuben joins us to talk about his powerful debut novel TEQUILA: A Story of Success, Love, & Violence, an epic tale set against the real-world landscape of Mexico’s booming tequila industry. It’s a story of risk, loyalty, betrayal – and the cost of chasing greatness.

We discuss craft, character, culture, and the line between success and destruction. Who Tim’s favorite character is, and why he made his lead antagonist absolutely irredeemable.

Tim also shares why writing his first fiction book was like “climbing a mountain“, from the highs and the thrills to the lows; and how he pushed through self-doubt.

Meet Tim Reuben

Novelist, Tim Reuben, is a veteran civil litigation attorney, a mediator, and a temporary judge in the LA courts. He founded his own law firm more than 30 years ago, and still manages the practice, while publishing widely on topics of law and society. Inspired by his law and travel experiences, and an appreciation of spirits, Reuben introduces his first novel, TEQUILA: A Story of Success, Love, & Violence, and has plans for at least two more-family saga suspense novels featuring protagonist, Brian Youngman.

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Fiction, Humor, Memoir, Writers on Writing

Nov 26: Gary Lippman with A Literary Wish List

November 26, 2025

From fantastical to deeply personal, Lippman explores wishes in I Wish, Therefore I Am

I Wish, Therefore I Am with author Gary Lippman

Gary Lippman is a writer unafraid to take risks, who challenges both himself and his readers, while exploring the big (and little) questions of life.

Today, we dive into the nature of wishes with I Wish, Therefore I Am; or, This Here Is a List of Humble Appeals to Dame Fortune.

Gary reveals why he often chooses to shatter traditional narrative forms and bend genres. We discuss some of the writers and mentors who have helped shape his vision. We talk form, structure, and storytelling – sharing some of the wishes from the book, from anxieties, self-doubt, and self-help desires, to love and rewards. And we discover what Gary learned about himself while writing I Wish Therefore I Am.

Meet Gary Lippman

Gary Lippman is an author, journalist, and cultural commentator known for his inventive storytelling and keen eye for the eccentricities of human nature. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Vice, and numerous literary journals. His novel, Set the Controls for the Heart of Sharon Tate, won praise for its originality and darkly comic voice. Lippman’s latest book, I Wish, therefore I Am; or, This Here Is a List of Humble Appeals to Dame Fortune, showcases his signature blend of humor, insight, and genre-bending.

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