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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. 4d ago

    Politics of Justice #19 | Chapters 35 – End | Ransomed Deep Dive featuring Legal Thriller Author Aime Austin

    In this final episode of the Ransomed deep dive on Politics of Justice, we close out Chapters 35–41, where the case against Judge Eamon Brody reaches a jury, and every character has to reckon with what a federal prosecution can and cannot deliver. The story widens beyond one judge. When evidence surfaces outside the courtroom, we see how long a family can hold a line — a county prosecutor who declined to charge, a hand-picked successor who declined again, a transfer from probate to juvenile that relocated the problem instead of solving it, and a state attorney general who passed on the case twice. We discuss what happens when the people charged with oversight are the same people being protected, and why a special prosecutor is so often the last available remedy rather than the first. Casey finally makes her choice. Her engagement to Tom was never only about love. It was about legitimacy, class, and a seat at a table she’d been locked out of since childhood. Walking away costs her the dream she’d built her whole adult life around, and she negotiates the terms of her own exit like the lawyer she is. Claire, meanwhile, faces a different reckoning: what she owed the women who tried to warn her, and what she’s willing to risk for her son. Join me as we finish Ransomed — the verdict, the aftermath, the cost of testifying, and a final scene that opens a door onto the next book. Thank you for reading this one with me. 📚 Ransomed is available on major ebook platforms, including Apple Books, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble. http://ebooks.buzz/ransomed 📖 New to the series? Begin with Book 1: Judged http://ebooks.buzz/judged 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 audio at A Time to Thrill – wherever you get your podcasts. Music by John Bartmann https://youtube.com/johnbartmannmusic CC0

    Politics of Justice #19 | Chapters 35 – End | Ransomed Deep Dive featuring Legal Thriller Author Aime Austin

  2. Aug 11

    Politics of Justice #18 | Chapters 32 – 34 Ransomed Deep Dive featuring Legal Thriller Author Aime Austin

    In this episode of Politics of Justice, we dive into Chapters 32–34 of Ransomed, where the pursuit of justice enters its most public—and most personal—phase. As Judge Eamon Brody’s federal trial gets underway, we examine the extraordinary challenge of prosecuting abuses of power. These chapters shine a light on what it takes for vulnerable victims to testify against a powerful public official, and why coercion can be one of the most difficult crimes to prove in a courtroom. At the same time, Casey finds herself navigating an increasingly impossible conflict between her professional responsibilities and her personal relationships. As the trial unfolds, her engagement to Tom Brody and her renewed partnership with Miles force her to confront difficult questions about loyalty, ethics, and whether justice can ever be truly impartial when those closest to us are caught in the middle. Join me as we unpack the legal strategy, courtroom dynamics, and political realities woven throughout Chapters 32–34, and discuss how these chapters transform Ransomed from an investigation into a searching examination of power, accountability, and the human cost of pursuing the truth. 📚 Ransomed is available on major ebook platforms, including Apple Books, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble. http://ebooks.buzz/ransomed 📖 New to the series? Begin with Book 1: Judged http://ebooks.buzz/judged 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 audio at A Time to Thrill – wherever you get your podcasts. Music by John Bartmann https://youtube.com/johnbartmannmusic CC0

    Politics of Justice #18 | Chapters 32 – 34 Ransomed Deep Dive featuring Legal Thriller Author Aime Austin

  3. Aug 6

    Politics of Justice #17 | Chapters 26–31 Ransomed Deep Dive featuring Legal Thriller Author Aime Austin

    In this episode of Politics of Justice, we dive into Chapters 26–31 of Ransomed, where private suspicions evolve into a federal investigation, forcing every character to confront the cost of loyalty, ambition, and justice. As Casey begins to connect troubling pieces of the puzzle surrounding Judge Eamon Brody, we explore the difficult position lawyers face when they suspect corruption within the very institutions they’re sworn to serve. When personal relationships intersect with professional ethics, how much evidence is enough before action becomes a moral obligation? Meanwhile, Miles takes decisive steps in the federal investigation, raising broader questions about the role of the United States Attorney’s Office in policing public corruption. We discuss why federal civil rights prosecutions can become the only avenue for accountability when local systems are too intertwined to investigate themselves. The personal stakes rise just as quickly. Casey finds herself caught between her growing future with Tom and the uncomfortable reality that the Brody family’s legal and political influence may be shielding something far darker. As public appearances, private loyalties, and questions of justice collide, these chapters bring the novel to a pivotal turning point. Join me as we unpack the legal strategy, political realities, and ethical dilemmas woven throughout Chapters 26–31, and discuss how the pursuit of justice often demands the greatest sacrifices from those closest to the truth. 📚 Ransomed is available on major ebook platforms, including Apple Books, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble. http://ebooks.buzz/ransomed 📖 New to the series? Begin with Book 1: Judged http://ebooks.buzz/judged 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 audio at A Time to Thrill – wherever you get your podcasts. Music by John Bartmann https://youtube.com/johnbartmannmusic CC0

    Politics of Justice #17 | Chapters 26–31 Ransomed Deep Dive featuring Legal Thriller Author Aime Austin

  4. Aug 4

    Politics of Justice #16: Ransomed Deep Dive — Chapters 23–25 featuring Legal Thriller Author Aime Austin

    In this episode of Politics of Justice, we dive into Chapters 23–25 of Ransomed, where the hidden costs of power become impossible to ignore. View this on YouTube! Claire’s custody case reaches a dangerous turning point as Judge Eamon Brody’s influence extends well beyond the courtroom. What initially appears to be an ordinary family court dispute begins to expose the extraordinary leverage a judge can wield over vulnerable litigants—and the devastating consequences when that authority is abused. At the same time, Casey finds herself caught between personal happiness and professional responsibility. As troubling pieces begin to fall into place, we examine the ethical dilemma faced by lawyers who suspect wrongdoing by members of the legal establishment: when does self-preservation become complicity? We also discuss the role of institutional loyalty, why corruption is often protected by reputation rather than evidence, and how these chapters lay the groundwork for one of the novel’s central questions: what does it truly cost to pursue justice when the people standing in its way are the very ones entrusted to uphold it? Join me as we unpack the legal, political, and moral questions woven throughout these chapters—and explore how power can become its own form of coercion. ⚖️ In this episode: * Chapter-by-chapter analysis of Chapters 23–25 * Character decisions and hidden motivations * Legal and political implications * Themes, symbolism, and foreshadowing * Predictions about where the story is headed ⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This video contains spoilers for Chapters 23–25 of Politics of Justice. 📚 Ransomed is available on major ebook platforms, including Apple Books, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble. http://ebooks.buzz/ransomed 📖 New to the series? Begin with Book 1: Judged http://ebooks.buzz/judged 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 audio at A Time to Thrill – wherever you get your podcasts. Music by John Bartmann https://youtube.com/johnbartmannmusic CC0

    Politics of Justice #16: Ransomed Deep Dive — Chapters 23–25 featuring Legal Thriller Author Aime Austin

  5. Aug 1

    Get to Know Aime Austin | 17 Questions

    Today’s episode is a little different. Instead of interviewing a guest, I’m in the hot seat, answering 17 questions about my life, writing, favorite books, travel, advice, guilty pleasures, and more. Consider it a behind-the-scenes introduction to the person behind the stories. Show Notes: Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UnIfrIy8JS0 The Unquiet Grave by Dervla McTiernan: Kindle ebook & Audible Recent Budapest & Travel Photos @Instagram About Aime Austin: I’m Aime Austin, a psychological and 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: A Time to Thrill – wherever you get your podcasts. Music by John Bartmann https://youtube.com/johnbartmannmusic CC0

    Get to Know Aime Austin | 17 Questions

  6. Jun 9

    Politics of Justice #15: Ransomed Deep Dive — Chapters 19–22 featuring Legal Thriller Author Aime Austin

    In this episode of Politics of Justice, we dive into Chapters 19–22 of Ransomed, where family expectations, personal loyalties, and questions about power begin to intersect in increasingly complicated ways. Casey finds herself drawn further into the Brody family’s world when she attends a family dinner with Tom. What should be a straightforward social gathering becomes an illuminating look at the relationships, influence, and dynamics surrounding one of Cleveland’s most prominent legal families. Meanwhile, Claire’s custody battle takes a troubling turn when she meets with Judge Eamon Brody. As we examine this pivotal encounter, we discuss the power imbalance between judges and litigants, the vulnerabilities inherent in family court proceedings, and the ethical questions raised when authority operates behind closed doors. We also explore the growing connection between Casey and Miles. As the calendar turns to a new year, their relationship reaches an important emotional milestone, raising questions about timing, trust, and what happens when personal feelings develop against the backdrop of professional and ethical complications. Join me as we unpack the legal, political, and interpersonal themes woven throughout these chapters, and discuss how seemingly private decisions can have profound consequences when power and justice become entangled. 🎙️ Politics of Justice — Ransomed Chapters 19–22 📖 Ransomed by Aime Austin ⚖️ Topics include: family court dynamics, judicial power, legal ethics, influential families, relationship development, and the intersection of personal and professional lives. 📚 Discussion contains spoilers through Chapter 22. 📚 Ransomed is available on major ebook platforms, including Apple Books, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble. http://ebooks.buzz/ransomed 📖 New to the series? Begin with Book 1: Judged http://ebooks.buzz/judged 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 audio at A Time to Thrill – wherever you get your podcasts. Music by John Bartmann https://youtube.com/johnbartmannmusic CC0

    Politics of Justice #15: Ransomed Deep Dive — Chapters 19–22 featuring Legal Thriller Author Aime Austin

  7. Jun 1

    A Billion Mentions Later, We Finally Talk — Lynne Marshall

    The number of times I’ve directly or obliquely talked about USA Today Bestselling author Lynne Marshall in this podcast may equal 1 billion. Okay…that may be a bit of hyperbole, but the number is far from zero. Lynne had a huge impact on my early career with two pieces of advice, which I took to heart. I’ve always wanted to talk with her on the mic. So, here we go. Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions. You can find Lynne Marshall: Website: www.lynnemarshallauthor.com Instagram: @lynne_marshall2025 Facebook: @lynne.marshall.142359 Today’s Sponsor: Audible Check out my titles or the thousands available with Audible.com. Show Notes: This episode is sponsored by Audible. http://ebooks.buzz/audible Consented Zed Zha M.D. – https://amzn.to/49x8Vmn Ask the Patient, Zed Zha Substack – https://drzedzha.substack.com/ The Ambition Penalty Stephanie O’Connell – https://amzn.to/4dnjfzC Books by Lynne Marshall: Her Baby, His Love The Extraordinary Dreams of Cynthia Peabody: Book One: Arthur Cynthia Peabody meditation walk narrated by Lynne Marshall Storyworth Grace & Frankie Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt The Correspondent by Virginia Evans The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick Authors Lynne has enjoyed: John le Carré Susan Elizabeth Phillips Kristan Higgins Little Golden Books Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel The Hunter by Tana French The Dublin Murder Squad (series) by Tana French The Lost Baker of Vienna by Sharon Kurtzman West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge Want video? Check out episodes on YouTube (due to technical difficulties, this episode may not be in video) I may earn a commission for purchases made through links in this post at no cost to you.

    A Billion Mentions Later, We Finally Talk — Lynne Marshall

  8. May 15

    Politics of Justice #14: Behind Ransomed | Chapters 15 – 18

    In this episode of Politics of Justice, I recap and discuss chapters 13 and 14 of Ransomed. Ransomed is currently available on all platforms and as an 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. This episode is sponsored by Audible. Get Casey Cort on Audible. In this episode of Politics of Justice, I discuss Chapters 15 through 18 of Ransomed, the second book in the Casey Cort legal thriller series. These chapters explore the dangerous space where emotion, perception, and institutional response begin feeding into one another. What starts as conflict increasingly becomes narrative—and once authority enters the picture, those narratives can quickly harden into fact. In this video, I reflect on: • The tendency to resist accepting that a relationship is truly over • How emotional denial can distort judgment and escalate conflict • The outsized way police often respond to threats against property versus threats against people • Why Claire’s false claim about a gun changes the stakes of the situation • How fear and perception begin shaping the direction of the case The Politics of Justice series examines the real-world legal and psychological issues underlying the Casey Cort novels—and what those stories reveal about power, credibility, 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 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

    Politics of Justice #14: Behind Ransomed | Chapters 15 – 18
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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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