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A Time to Thrill with Aime Austin is a captivating podcast where brilliant creative women share their stories, insights, and inspirations. Host Aime Austin engages in thought-provoking conversations with authors, visual artists, and other creators, diving deep into their creative processes, personal journeys, and the challenges they’ve overcome to bring their work to life. Whether you're an aspiring creator, a fan of art and literature, or simply love hearing from dynamic women making an impact, A Time to Thrill will leave you feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to create your masterpiece.

  1. Episode 66: A Time to Thrill – Conversation with Aime Austin – featuring H.M. Ward

    18H AGO

    Episode 66: A Time to Thrill – Conversation with Aime Austin – featuring H.M. Ward

    H.M. Ward (Holly) is the 22x New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author with sales of over 23 million books. Years ago, Holly took a break. Now she’s back and better than ever. Her first title, 2011’s Demon Kissed, a romantasy before the term was coined, is being rereleased soon! Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions. You can find H.M. Ward: Website: www.hmward.com Instagram: @authorhmward Facebook: @HMWard3 Today’s Sponsor: Audible Check out my titles or the thousands available with Audible.com. Show Notes: H.M. Ward titles we talked about on the podcast: The Arrangement Series by H.M. Ward Damaged by H.M. Ward Demon Kissed by H.M. Ward Scandalous by H.M. Ward Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls Sounder by James Barkley Old Yeller by Fred Gipson Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery Peter Pan by James Matthew Barrie The (Original) Cinderella by Charles Perrault Monty Don Horticulturalist Author Carly Phillips  NaNoWrimo (defunct – read the story here. I may earn a commission for purchases made through links in this post at no cost to you.

    1h 17m
  2. Politics of Justice #12: Behind Ransomed | Chapters 9 – 12

    5D AGO

    Politics of Justice #12: Behind Ransomed | Chapters 9 – 12

    In this episode of Politics of Justice, I recap and discuss chapters 3 and 4 of Ransomed. Ransomed is currently available on all platforms and in audiobook. This series uses the book as a springboard to talk about justice, race, family, and the systems that fail us—and the ones we fight to change. In this episode of Politics of Justice, I discuss Chapters 9 through 12 of Ransomed, the second book in the Casey Cort legal thriller series. By this point in the story, the tension surrounding the case begins to sharpen. Questions that once seemed procedural start to feel personal, and the risks of challenging authority become more visible. These chapters mark the moment when uncertainty begins to give way to consequence. Like many of the novels in this series, Ransomed draws partial inspiration from real events, including the federal case United States v. David W. Lanier, which revealed how a Tennessee judge used his position to exploit women who appeared before him. In this video, I reflect on: • How the case begins to take clearer shape in Chapters 9–12 • The pressures that emerge when institutions are forced to confront misconduct • The growing legal and personal stakes facing those involved • Why these chapters represent a turning point in the investigation The Politics of Justice series explores how real legal failures influence fiction—and what those stories reveal about power, trust, and accountability. Ransomed is Book 2 in the Casey Cort series. 📚 Read the book: https://books2read.com/Ransomed Available on Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, and other ebook retailers. 📖 Start with Book 1: Judged https://books2read.com/caseycort1 Subscribe if you’re interested in legal thrillers, true crime–inspired fiction, and the real cases behind the stories. About Politics of Justice: Politics of Justice is a long-form video series where I revisit my novels and unpack the personal history, legal realities, and systemic issues woven into the fiction. These conversations explore justice, race, family, power, and the cost of survival—on the page and in real life. About Aime Austin: I’m Aime Austin, a legal thriller author and former trial lawyer. I write the Casey Cort and Nicole Long series, stories centered on women navigating broken systems and the moral complexity of justice. My work blends fiction, lived experience, and legal insight. Find Me Online: Website: https://aimeaustin.com Substack: https://legalthrillerauthor.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legalthrillerauthor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@legalthrillerauthor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@legalthrillerauthor Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/aime-austin Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/legalthrillerauthor Listen & Subscribe: This series is also available in video on YouTube.The Politics of Justice Music by John Bartmann https://youtube.com/johnbartmannmusic CC0

    32 min
  3. Politics of Justice #11: Behind Ransomed | Chapters 5 – 8

    MAR 20

    Politics of Justice #11: Behind Ransomed | Chapters 5 – 8

    In this episode of Politics of Justice, I recap and discuss chapters 3 and 4 of Ransomed. Ransomed is currently available on all platforms and in audiobook. This series uses the book as a springboard to talk about justice, race, family, and the systems that fail us—and the ones we fight to change. In this episode of Politics of Justice, I discuss Chapters 5 through 8 of Ransomed, the second book in the Casey Cort legal thriller series. These chapters deepen the conflict and begin to reveal the imbalance of power at the center of the story. What initially appears procedural starts to feel personal, and the consequences of authority—especially unchecked authority—become harder to ignore. Like many of the novels in this series, Ransomed was shaped in part by real events, including the federal case United States v. David W. Lanier, which exposed how a Tennessee judge used the authority of his position to abuse women who appeared before him. In this video, I reflect on: • How the early investigation begins to shift in tone • The role of institutional power in shaping silence • The legal and emotional stakes emerging in Chapters 5–8 • Why these middle chapters matter for the trajectory of the case The Politics of Justice series examines how real legal failures influence fiction—and what those stories reveal about trust, accountability, and the limits of the justice system. Ransomed is Book 2 in the Casey Cort series. 📚 Read the book: https://books2read.com/Ransomed Available on Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, and other ebook retailers. 📖 Start with Book 1: Judged https://books2read.com/caseycort1 Subscribe if you’re interested in legal thrillers, true crime–inspired fiction, and the real cases behind the stories. About Politics of Justice: Politics of Justice is a long-form video series where I revisit my novels and unpack the personal history, legal realities, and systemic issues woven into the fiction. These conversations explore justice, race, family, power, and the cost of survival—on the page and in real life. About Aime Austin: I’m Aime Austin, a legal thriller author and former trial lawyer. I write the Casey Cort and Nicole Long series, stories centered on women navigating broken systems and the moral complexity of justice. My work blends fiction, lived experience, and legal insight. Find Me Online: Website: https://aimeaustin.com Substack: https://legalthrillerauthor.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legalthrillerauthor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@legalthrillerauthor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@legalthrillerauthor Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/aime-austin Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/legalthrillerauthor Listen & Subscribe: This series is also available in video on YouTube.The Politics of Justice Music by John Bartmann https://youtube.com/johnbartmannmusic CC0

    34 min
  4. Politics of Justice #10: Behind Ransomed | Chapters 3 – 4

    MAR 13

    Politics of Justice #10: Behind Ransomed | Chapters 3 – 4

    In this episode of Politics of Justice, I recap and discuss chapters 3 and 4 of Ransomed. Ransomed is currently available on all platforms and in audiobook. This series uses the book as a springboard to talk about justice, race, family, and the systems that fail us—and the ones we fight to change. In this episode of Politics of Justice, I walk through the opening chapters of Ransomed, the second book in the Casey Cort legal thriller series. Like many of the stories in this series, Ransomed was influenced by real events. The novel draws inspiration from United States v. David W. Lanier, a federal case involving a Tennessee judge who used the power of his position to abuse women who appeared before him. Chapters 3 and 4 continue to introduce the world Casey Cort is stepping into—one where the authority of the courtroom can hide misconduct, and where victims often face the impossible choice between silence and retaliation. In this video, I discuss: • The intersection between storytelling and current events. • Women’s whisper networks about suspect men. • Men who can’t break up a relationship and waste women’s time. The Politics of Justice series looks at how real legal cases influence fiction—and what those stories reveal about power, accountability, and the justice system. Ransomed is Book 2 in the Casey Cort series. 📚 Read the book: https://books2read.com/Ransomed Available on Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, and other ebook retailers. 📖 Start with Book 1: Judged https://books2read.com/caseycort1 Josh Johnson https://www.youtube.com/@JoshJohnsonComedy Love is Blind Netflix https://www.instagram.com/loveisblindnetflix/ Normal Gossip (podcast) https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/ Couple’s Therapy (Season 1) https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/couples-therapy/ Subscribe if you’re interested in legal thrillers, true crime–inspired fiction, and the real cases behind the stories. About Politics of Justice: Politics of Justice is a long-form video series where I revisit my novels and unpack the personal history, legal realities, and systemic issues woven into the fiction. These conversations explore justice, race, family, power, and the cost of survival—on the page and in real life. About Aime Austin: I’m Aime Austin, a legal thriller author and former trial lawyer. I write the Casey Cort and Nicole Long series, stories centered on women navigating broken systems and the moral complexity of justice. My work blends fiction, lived experience, and legal insight. Find Me Online: Website: https://aimeaustin.com Substack: https://legalthrillerauthor.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legalthrillerauthor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@legalthrillerauthor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@legalthrillerauthor Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/aime-austin Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/legalthrillerauthor Listen & Subscribe: This series is also available in video on YouTube.The Politics of Justice Music by John Bartmann https://youtube.com/johnbartmannmusic CC0

    30 min
  5. Politics of Justice #9: Behind Ransomed | Chapters 1 – 2

    MAR 6

    Politics of Justice #9: Behind Ransomed | Chapters 1 – 2

    In this episode of Politics of Justice, I recap and discuss the first two chapters Ransomed. Ransomed is currently available on all platforms and in audiobook. This series uses the book as a springboard to talk about justice, race, family, and the systems that fail us—and the ones we fight to change. About Politics of Justice: Politics of Justice is a long-form video series where I revisit my novels and unpack the personal history, legal realities, and systemic issues woven into the fiction. These conversations explore justice, race, family, power, and the cost of survival—on the page and in real life. About Aime Austin: I’m Aime Austin, a legal thriller author and former trial lawyer. I write the Casey Cort and Nicole Long series, stories centered on women navigating broken systems and the moral complexity of justice. My work blends fiction, lived experience, and legal insight. Find Me Online: Website: https://aimeaustin.com Substack: https://legalthrillerauthor.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legalthrillerauthor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@legalthrillerauthor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@legalthrillerauthor Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/aime-austin Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/legalthrillerauthor Listen & Subscribe: This series is also available in video on YouTube.The Politics of Justice Music by John Bartmann https://youtube.com/johnbartmannmusic CC0

    38 min
  6. Episode 65: A Time to Thrill – Conversation with Aime Austin – featuring Joanna Joy Seetoo

    MAR 1

    Episode 65: A Time to Thrill – Conversation with Aime Austin – featuring Joanna Joy Seetoo

    Joanna Joy Seetoo is a jewelry designer extraordinaire! I’ve known her for more than thirty years. She’s had more than nine artistic lives: from pastry, to music, to makeup, and hair…to now. Listen as we talk all about the early days of taking a jewelry design class, to world-class travel, Saworski crystals, entering the crazy world of weddings, and pieces for celebrities. Now, Joanna is starting a new project: House of Joy Jewelry. Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions. You can find Joanna Joy Seetoo: Instagram: @joannajoyseetoo LinkedIn: @joannajoyseetoo Facebook: @joannas Today’s Sponsor: Audible Check out my titles or the thousands available with Audible.com. Joanna Joy Seetoo @Amazon Show Notes: Spectrum Award-winning ring. Photo credit: Robert Weldon Steven Kretchmer Fine Jewelry Spectrum Award – American Gem Trade Association Chatham – Lab Grown Emeralds Lorenzo Yih Providence Restaurant The Knot Say Yes to the Dress Gemological Institute of America (GIA) The Nordicware Tree I may earn a commission for purchases made through links in this post at no cost to you.

    1h 15m
  7. Politics of Justice #8: Behind Ransomed | Introduction

    FEB 25

    Politics of Justice #8: Behind Ransomed | Introduction

    In this episode of Politics of Justice, I talk about the inspiration behind Ransomed and how the justice system can’t answer every question or right every wrong. How a judge went to prison…but was his imprisonment a technicality? Ransomed is currently available on all platforms and in audiobook. This series uses the book as a springboard to talk about justice, race, family, and the systems that fail us—and the ones we fight to change. About Politics of Justice: Politics of Justice is a long-form video series where I revisit my novels and unpack the personal history, legal realities, and systemic issues woven into the fiction. These conversations explore justice, race, family, power, and the cost of survival—on the page and in real life. About Aime Austin: I’m Aime Austin, a legal thriller author and former trial lawyer. I write the Casey Cort and Nicole Long series, stories centered on women navigating broken systems and the moral complexity of justice. My work blends fiction, lived experience, and legal insight. Find Me Online: Website: https://aimeaustin.com Substack: https://legalthrillerauthor.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legalthrillerauthor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@legalthrillerauthor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@legalthrillerauthor Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/aime-austin Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/legalthrillerauthor Listen & Subscribe: This series is also available in video on YouTube.The Politics of Justice

    20 min
  8. Episode 64: A Time to Thrill – Conversation with Aime Austin – featuring Kendra Erika

    FEB 1

    Episode 64: A Time to Thrill – Conversation with Aime Austin – featuring Kendra Erika

    Kendra Erika is my first musical artist! I appreciate the amazing confidence it takes to choose a life focused on performance. Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions. You can find Kendra Erika: Website/Blog: kendraerika.com Instagram: @kendraerika YouTube: @kendraerika Today’s Sponsor: Audible Check out my titles or the thousands available with Audible.com. Show Notes: I’m Nice Till I’m Not. Written by Kendra Erika, Celeste Williams, Luigie LUGO Gonzalez Produced by Luigie LUGO Gonzalez A Time to Kill by John Grisham A License to Thrill by Kendra Erika Witchcraft performed by Kendra Erika (Frank Sinatra remake) Phantom of the Opera performed by Kendra Erika Self Control performed by Kendra Erika Golden Eye (visualizer) Kendra Erika Recording Artists: Britney Spears Christina Aguilera Spice Girls Destiny’s Child Jesse Ware Ellie Goulding Lady Gaga Nicole Scherzinger I may earn a commission for purchases made through links in this post at no cost to you.

    1h 15m
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A Time to Thrill with Aime Austin is a captivating podcast where brilliant creative women share their stories, insights, and inspirations. Host Aime Austin engages in thought-provoking conversations with authors, visual artists, and other creators, diving deep into their creative processes, personal journeys, and the challenges they’ve overcome to bring their work to life. Whether you're an aspiring creator, a fan of art and literature, or simply love hearing from dynamic women making an impact, A Time to Thrill will leave you feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to create your masterpiece.

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