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18/07/2025

Nicci Cloke on Identity, Imposter Syndrome & the Twelve Novels (!!) Left Behind on the Way to HER MANY FACES

In this episode of Killer Women Podcast, Danielle Girard is joined by author Nicci Cloke to discuss Her Many Faces—a psychological thriller told through the shifting perspectives of five men who think they know the woman at its center.
Nicci opens up about the crisis of faith in herself as a writer that led to twelve (!) false starts before finding her way into this novel—and what finally clicked. The conversation explores the pervasive problem of imposter syndrome among even highly successful writers and some ways of getting back to work in spite of it.
Nicci Cloke is the author of eight novels, including two under the pseudonym Phoebe Locke. Her books have been published in twelve languages. She lives in the Cambridgeshire countryside after a decade spent in London, and previously worked as a nanny, a cocktail waitress and a Christmas Elf to support her writing. Before being published, she worked as a permissions manager, looking after literary estates including those of Sylvia Plath, Ted Hughes and T. S. Eliot, and was also communications manager at the Faber Academy.

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In this episode of Killer Women Podcast, Danielle Girard is joined by author Nicci Cloke to discuss Her Many Faces—a psychological thriller told through the shifting perspectives of five men who think

17/07/2025

In this inspiring episode, Ian Henzel sits down with author Penelope Starr to discuss her new book, “Desert Haven,” and her powerful journey through the women’s land movement, storytelling, and creative reinvention.

From growing up in a wildly artistic household to embracing fiction later in life, Penelope opens up about the pivotal experiences that shaped her voice as a writer. She shares how literature, q***r identity, and communal living have all played key roles in her personal growth—and why it’s never too late to discover your creative self.

📚 “Desert Haven” is a celebration of women’s lives, community, and transformation, told through a series of interconnected stories that echo real-life truths.

🔖 Topics include:
• The women’s land movement of the 1970s
• Shifting from nonfiction to fiction writing
• The influence of reading and art on identity
• Advice for embracing your voice—at any age

✨ “Trust yourself.” – Penelope Starr
📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89c4VXpzVp8
🎧 Listen on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/authorsontheair/creative-reinvention-after-70-a-q***r-writers-journey-with-penelope-starr-ep-13

Books Mentioned in this Episode:
Desert Haven by Penelope Starr
Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/110292/9781955826556
Barnes & Nobel: https://rgyp-bn.tiny.us/desert-haven-paperback
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hCv7wY
Rattling Good Yarns Press: https://rattlinggoodyarns.com/product/desert-haven/

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Book Review Crew

In this inspiring episode, Ian Henzel sits down with author Penelope Starr to discuss her new book, “Desert Haven,” and her powerful journey through the women’s land movement, storytelling, and creati

16/07/2025

Debut Author Lauren Wilson on Obsession and the Cult of Influence in THE GOLDENS.

In this episode of Killer Women Podcast, Danielle Girard welcomes debut author Lauren Wilson, whose intoxicating thriller The Goldens is already making waves. They dive into the creative journey behind this fever-dream debut—how Lauren wrote (and rewrote) her way into publication, what inspired the chilling allure of influencer Clara Holland, and why the dark side of reinvention, especially among young women, feels both timeless and terrifying.
Set in a glittering world of influencers, lavish parties, and dangerous friendships, The Goldens asks: what happens when ambition meets obsession—and who are we willing to become to belong?

If you love thrillers dripping with atmosphere, danger, and glitter, The Goldens is your next obsession—and this conversation is the perfect place to start.

Lauren Wilson has a degree in journalism and an MA in creative writing, both from Northumbria University. She previously worked as a freelance radio reporter and for Mslexia, a magazine committed to championing women’s writing. The Goldens is her first novel.

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In this episode of Killer Women Podcast, Danielle Girard welcomes debut author Lauren Wilson, whose intoxicating thriller The Goldens is already making waves. They dive into the creative journey behin

14/07/2025

Scott Hendrix: true life and fiction meet in JUSTINE, the story of an abused woman's search for her stolen child

Scott Hendrix is the author of three novels: The Garden Spot and its sequel, The Resting Spot. Justine is his third novel. He has lived in Mississippi his whole life. Visit his website at www.scottdavishendrix.com/

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Scott Hendrix is the author of three novels: The Garden Spot and its sequel, The Resting Spot. Justine is his third novel. He has lived in Mississippi his whole life. Visit his website at https://www.

11/07/2025

Clemence Michallon: dual timelines and chosen family in her new thriller OUR LAST RESORT

CLÉMENCE MICHALLON is the author of The Quiet Tenant, a USA Today and international bestseller and nominee for the Hammett Prize. She’s also a freelance journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times Book Review, Time Magazine, The Independent, and more. Clémence was born and raised near Paris, has lived in New York since 2014, and became a U.S. citizen in 2022. Our Last Resort, her second thriller, is coming out on July 8 and is available for pre-order. She can be found on Instagram at .

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CLÉMENCE MICHALLON is the author of The Quiet Tenant, a USA Today and international bestseller and nominee for the Hammett Prize. She’s also a freelance journalist whose work has appeared in The New Y

09/07/2025

Bruce Borgos: a controversial wild horse round up in the Nevada desert leads to murder in THE BLUE HORSE

Bruce Borgos lives and writes from the Nevada desert. He has a degree in political science. Please visit his website at www.bruceborgos.com. The Blue Horse is the third book in his Porter Beck mystery series.

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Bruce Borgos lives and writes from the Nevada desert. He has a degree in political science. Please visit his website at www.bruceborgos.com. The Blue Horse is the third book in his Porter Beck mystery

09/07/2025

Kyle Mills: resurrecting a beloved character in his new political thriller, FADE IN

Kyle Mills is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-three political thrillers, including nine in Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp series and three for Robert Ludlum. Avid outdoor athletes and travelers, he and his wife split their time between Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Granada, Spain. Visit his website at www.KyleMills.com.

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Kyle Mills is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-three political thrillers, including nine in Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp series and three for Robert Ludlum. Avid outdoor athletes and tra

02/07/2025

🎙️ Bold Voices/Good Yarns — New Episode!

Russell J. Sanders: Texas Roots, Teen Truths – Ep 12

Author Russell J. Sanders joins host Ian Henzel to talk about growing up gay in 1960s Texas, his lifelong love of books, and writing powerful q***r YA fiction. 📚✨
They dive into his new novels — The Secret Life of Remy Walsh and Bud — and why he writes stories that challenge, inspire, and open minds.
🎧 Listen on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/authorsontheair/russell-j-sanders-texas-roots-teen-truths-ep-12
📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyfCHhNlX1o
📺 Watch on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/bold-voices-good-yarns/episodes/Russell-J--Sanders-Texas-Roots--Teen-Truths--Ep-12-e34u6g9

From secret lives to showboats, this episode is a heartfelt ride through identity, literature, and finding your voice.

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Book Review Crew

Join host Ian Henzel for an intimate, funny, and deeply heartfelt conversation with YA author Russell J. Sanders, whose novels tackle everything from q***r i...

02/07/2025

New on The OtherWorlds with Sandra Ruttan: J Penner!

J Penner spins cozy fantasy stories featuring humans, elves, orcs, dwarves, and more. She refers to herself as "baking magic into every page" and teases us w...

30/06/2025

Acclaimed crime Writer Laura Lippman on why she ventured into Cozy with MURDER TAKES A VACATION

Since Laura Lippman’s debut, she has been recognized as a distinctive voice in mystery fiction and named one of the “essential” crime writers of the last 100 years. Stephen King called her “special, even extraordinary,” and Gillian Flynn wrote, “She is simply a brilliant novelist.” Her books have won most of the major awards in her field and been translated into more than twenty-five languages. She lives in Baltimore and New Orleans with her teenager. Visit her website at: www.lauralippman.com

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Acclaimed crime Writer Laura Lippman on why she ventured into Cozy with MURDER TAKES A VACATION Since Laura Lippman’s debut, she has been recognized as a distinctive voice in mystery fiction and name

27/06/2025

NYT bestseller Megan Abbott's fabulous new novel of suspense, friendship, and betrayal: EL DORADO DRIVE

Megan Abbott is the bestselling award-winning author of eleven novels. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times Magazine, The Guardian, and The Believer. Her novel, The Turnout, was a New York Times bestseller, a Book Club Pick, and a Los Angeles Times Book Prize winner. It also earned her finalist recognitions for the International Thriller Writers Award, the Joyce Carol Oates Prize, and has also been optioned for TV by the producer of Sharp Objects. Dare Me was featured multiple times in the NYT's 10 Best Books of the 21st Century piece. Television rights to El Dorado Drive were recently optioned by A24 (Euphoria, Beef) with Abbott attached to write. In addition, she is the co-creator and executive producer of USA's adaptation of Dare Me and was a staff writer on HBO's David Simon show The Deuce. Abbott lives in New York City.

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Megan Abbott is the bestselling award-winning author of eleven novels. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times Magazine, The Guardian, and The Be

27/06/2025

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