Five Compelling Questions with Shawn

Shawn Reilly Simmons
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Award-Winning Author and Editor Shawn Reilly Simmons gets to know her guests by asking Five Compelling Questions (plus a few bonus ones) about the writing life. Topics include finding inspiration, staying motivated, writing as a career, staying sane during the creative process, and balancing fictional and real life.

  1. EP227: 5CQ for Christopher Farnsworth, BESTSELLING Author of BURIED SECRETS: A JESSE STONE NOVEL

    3 MAR

    EP227: 5CQ for Christopher Farnsworth, BESTSELLING Author of BURIED SECRETS: A JESSE STONE NOVEL

    Shawn chats with Christopher Farnsworth about BURIED SECRETS, the 22nd book in Robert B. Parker's Jesse Stone series, journalism vs. novel writing, the enduring appeal of detective stories, the allure of vampires in literature, and valuable advice for aspiring writers.

    32 min
  2. EP226: 5CQ for Sean Tyler, Author of WHITE HELL

    28 FEB

    EP226: 5CQ for Sean Tyler, Author of WHITE HELL

    Shawn chats with novelist Sean Tyler about his debut novel WHITE HELL, which explores the harrowing journey of the Donner Party through the lens of a love story, Sean's unique experiences as a writer, his influences, the challenges of the creative process, romance, historical fiction, Las Vegas, the end of days, turkey sandwiches, and the importance of remembering history in modern times.

    38 min
  3. EP225: 5CQ for Charlotte Wood, Author of the 2024 Booker Prize Shortlisted STONE YARD DEVOTIONAL

    24 FEB

    EP225: 5CQ for Charlotte Wood, Author of the 2024 Booker Prize Shortlisted STONE YARD DEVOTIONAL

    Shawn chats with Charlotte Wood, the acclaimed Australian author, about the inspiration behind the latest novel, themes of goodness and forgiveness, how personal experiences shape writing, her journey through cancer and how it influenced her creative process, the importance of authenticity in storytelling, and the impact of literature and the joy of seeing her work adapted for the stage.

    41 min
  4. EP224: 5CQ for Mark Greaney, #1 NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR of MIDNIGHT BLACK

    21 FEB

    EP224: 5CQ for Mark Greaney, #1 NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR of MIDNIGHT BLACK

    Shawn chats with Mark Greaney about the new Gray Man novel, MIDNIGHT BLACK, the evolution of his character, the importance of thorough research in writing, his writing process and work ethic, the surreal experience of seeing his work adapted into film, the challenges of writing, and personal anecdotes that shaped his journey as a writer.

    29 min
  5. EP223: 5CQ for James T. Bartlett, Author of THE ALASKAN BLONDE and GOURMET GHOSTS OF LOS ANGELES

    17 FEB

    EP223: 5CQ for James T. Bartlett, Author of THE ALASKAN BLONDE and GOURMET GHOSTS OF LOS ANGELES

    Shawn chats with James T. Bartlett, a travel and lifestyle journalist turned True Crime author, his books THE ALASKAN BLONDE & GOURMET GHOSTS series, Bartlett's journey into writing, the appeal of true crime, surprising discoveries during research, the process of crafting compelling narratives, Los Angeles, a new True Crime book focused on Burbank, the importance of sensitivity in true crime writing and the responsibility authors feel towards the families affected by the stories they tell.

    38 min
  6. EP222: 5CQ for Mary Karnes, Author of SAVE THE FATE

    14 FEB

    EP222: 5CQ for Mary Karnes, Author of SAVE THE FATE

    Shawn chats on Valentine's Day with professional wedding planner and author Mary Karnes about the most recent book in her cozy wedding planner mystery series, the inspiration behind her books, the challenges of balancing her writing career with her growing wedding planning business, the impact of being a published author on her life and family, her writing process, her multi-cultural roots, future plans for the series, and personal reflections on her role as a mother and a businesswoman.

    20 min
  7. EP221: 5CQ for Rose Kerr, Author of DEATH AT THE SCOTTISH BROCH

    10 FEB

    EP221: 5CQ for Rose Kerr, Author of DEATH AT THE SCOTTISH BROCH

    Shawn chars with Rose Kerr about her debut novel, DEATH AT THE SCOTTISH BROCH, Rose's journey into writing, her character, archaeologist Maya Reed, the research process behind the book, the challenges of writing a mystery, inspirations, Agatha Christie, and the future of the series.

    30 min
  8. EP220: 5CQ for AX Foster, Author of GAVEL TO GAVEL

    7 FEB

    EP220: 5CQ for AX Foster, Author of GAVEL TO GAVEL

    Shawn chats with AX Foster about his unique journey from a prosecutor to an author of legal thrillers, his debut novel GAVEL TO GAVEL, inspiration, justice, Foster's background in law and acting, societal fascination with legal dramas, Agatha Christie, John Grisham, James Patterson, and the importance of justice in the courtroom.

    42 min
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Award-Winning Author and Editor Shawn Reilly Simmons gets to know her guests by asking Five Compelling Questions (plus a few bonus ones) about the writing life. Topics include finding inspiration, staying motivated, writing as a career, staying sane during the creative process, and balancing fictional and real life.

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