June 2023 Lineup

June Lineup

June brings true crime, a police procedural, a YA thriller, a novel that makes fun of being an outlaw among in-laws, and a feature of Book 4 in The Write Quotes series, titled Storytelling, Inspiration, & Research, a publication of inspirational and practical quotes by Charlotte Readers Podcast.

Episode 342 – June 6

In this episode, we feature award-winning mystery and true crime writer, Cathy Pickens, and her recent book titled True Crime Stories of the South, which dives into the rich history of criminal behavior in the South from Texas to Virginia. We also feature Book 4 in The Write Quotes series, titled Storytelling, Inspiration, & Research, with audio versions of the Foreword and the Reflections, and a peek by the hosts and Cathy Pickens at some of the quotes.

Episode 343 – June 13

In this episode, we feature Robert McCaw, a trial lawyer turned acclaimed author of the A Koa Kane Hawaiian Mystery series, and his latest novel in the series, Retribution. We also feature Dana Sachs, author of All Else Failed, and her blot post titled, Chronicling the uniquely human need to lend a hand, even in the darkest times.

Episode 344 – June 20

In this episode, we feature author and award-winning filmmaker Nick Brooks, and his novel Promise Boys, which Kirkus calls “breathtakingly complex and intriguing,” and Booklist calls “a top-notch page-turner and deep character study that will grip readers.” We also feature co-host Landis Wade’s blog post titled, The Three Act Book Launch.

Episode 345 – June 27

In this episode, we feature debut author Jenny Jackson’s novel, Pineapple Street, which was a most anticipated book of 2023 by Vogue and Time, and has received praise from numerous outlets, including Southern Living, Lit Hub, Kirkus, SheReads, and Booklist. We also feature book lover and podcaster Jeff Slovel’s blog post titled, Ask Your Doctor if Podcasting is Right for You.