May 2023 Lineup
May Lineup
May brings several thriller, suspense, and historical fiction novels from a number of acclaimed, bestselling, and debut authors, along with blog posts on writing, and a feature of Book 3 in The Write Quotes series, titled Writing Process & Tooks, a publication of inspirational and practical quotes by Charlotte Readers Podcast.
Episode 337 – May 2
In this episode, we feature two bestselling authors, C.J. Box and Rebecca Makkai. Publishers Weekly says that the suspense in C.J. Box’s Storm Watch, his 23rd Joe Pickett novel, “builds as the various story lines neatly intersect…Box is writing at the top of his game.” Rebecca Makkai’s previous novel was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, and her latest novel, I Have Some Questions for You, has been named a most anticipated book of 2023 by more than 30+ outlets. Publishers Weekly calls it “clever and deeply thoughtful…sure to be a hit.”
Episode 338 – May 9
In this episode, we feature acclaimed author Julia Kelly and her novel, The Lost English Girl, which draws on the harrowing story of England’s many evacuated children and explores how one simple choice can change the course of a life, and what we are willing to forgive to find a way back to the ones we love and thought lost. We also feature Book 3 of The Write Quotes series, titled Writing Process & Tools, with audio versions of the Foreword and the Reflections, and a peek by the hosts at some of the quotes.
Episode 339 – May 16
In this episode, we feature Jenifer Herrera, a debut author who Publishers Weekly calls “a writer to watch,” and her suspense novel, The Hunter, which Booklist calls “a thriller with depth.” We also feature author Rick Bleiweiss’s blog post titled, “The Differences Between Writing the First and Second Books in a Series.”
Episode 340 – May 23
In this episode, we feature debut novelist Adele Myers and her historical fiction novel, The Tobacco Wives, a book that Reader’s Digest said, “is sure to make waves with its compelling characters, feminist undertones, and empowering story.” We also feature Stephanie Jones’s blog post titled “Working as an Author with Dyslexia.”
Episode 341 – May 30
In this episode, we feature critically acclaimed, bestselling storyteller Steven James and his novel, Broker of Lies, a government intelligence thriller that explores the complexities of keeping secrets, finding truth, and pursuing justice. We also feature Joe Congel’s blog post titled, “Three Words I Live By: Never, Give, Up.”