January 1, 2026
Welcome to High Stakes—where big stories meet bigger stakes.
In each episode, I chat with bestselling to debut authors across all genres—thrillers, mysteries, suspense, romance, fantasy, sci-fi, horror, YA, book club fiction, and more—about the turning points that change everything. We dig into what’s truly on the line for their characters, the craft choices that sharpen tension, and the twists and emotional punches that keep us hooked.
New episodes drop weekly.
Season One begins January 1, 2026. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, or via RSS) so you never miss a high-stakes story. Enjoy the adventure!
A sneak peek at January's episodes:
Ep 01 - Bonnie Traymore on THE RICH GUY'S WIFE & The Perils of Dating in NYC | Domestic Thriller
Ep 02 - Jayne Ann Krentz on THE SHOP ON HIDDEN LANE & A Dog Named Bruce | Paranormal Romantic Suspense
Ep 03 - Isha Raya | YOU'LL NEVER FORGET ME & Writing a No-Holds-Barred Character | Sapphic Psychological Thriller
Ep 04 - Bruce Robert Coffin on BITTER FALL & Maine's Thriving Literary Scene | Police Procedural Mystery
Ep 05 - Jessica L. Cozzi on WE'VE HIT TURBULENCE & Living the Dream | YA Romantic Comedy
Ep 06 - Shen Tao on THE POET EMPRESS & Terren the Terrible | Dark Epic Fantasy
Ep 07 - Lauren Schott on VERY SLOWLY ALL AT ONCE & Writing What You Love | Domestic Suspense
Ep 08 - Janice Hadlow on RULES OF THE HEART & The Secret Life of Lady Harriet Bessborough | Historical Fiction
Ep 09 - Jaclyn Rodriguez on A VOW IN VENGEANCE & Relaxing with a Recurve Bow | Academia Romantasy
Ep 10 - Wendy Walker on BLADE & Personal Experience as Inspiration | Psychological Suspense
Ep 11 - Elizabeth May on THE WOLF AND THE CROWN OF BLOOD & The Call of Scotland | Dark Romantasy
More episodes . . .