After years spent as a naturalist on the north Oregon coast and PNW garden speaker, Cyndi dusted off her old Comm degree, left technical writing behind and got to work on short storie, flash fiction, and personal essays. But in secret she tapped away on her first mystery novel, "Deadly Yours," which has now been published by Wild Rose Press.

Hailing from Bradenton, Florida, Dr. James R. Gregory is an expert in corporate branding and its effect on Wall Street. The author of six influential business books, "Zephyr's War," marks his debut novel. Melding his real-life business background as the leader of an unconventional consultancy with the freedom the fiction genre affords, James is thrilled to present this fact-paced thriller which contains all the elements of business realism along with plenty of thrills to captivate and entertain.

Dante Terese is the "other" Dante, who writes books, works as a baker/pastry chef, and volunteers with gardening and other endeavors. Her stories are very different in settings, characrers and conclusions. Her newest book, "The Base - Book 1" is the first of a series.

Kelly Anne Manuel is a children's book author who released an astonishing 31 books - one for each day of the month - to give kids an array of positive messages. An eternal optimism who has been called "the good kind of contagious", Manuel has a unique voice that children respond to because of her own actively vibrant inner child. Her books are available in four series: The Essentials Series, The Rainbow's End Series, The Classics, and the My Name is Series. In addition to being a self-described "uncommon author" since she didn't set out to write children's books, but happily took the path life intended her, she is also a mother to an artist. Kelly Anne Manuel grew up on New York's Long Island and earned a BA Degree in Telecommunications with a major in Marketing and minor in Spanish from Indiana University. Today she resides in fort Mill, South Carolina with her beloved pup, Teddy Roosevelt.

Ryan and Emily discuss the short story, "The Lottery," by Shirley Jackson.

Sequoyah Branham is passionate about sharing the beauty and heartbreak of ranching. Working on ranches across Texas gives her a wide variety of experiences to draw inspiration from for her characters and the obstacles they face. She enjoys long days in the saddle with good friends and her dog by her side as often as she can.

Ryan and Emily dive deep, rate, and review, "Death on the Nile," by Agatha Christie. Published in 1937.

Rebecca Hendricks is a writer, researcher, and explorer with a penchant for 1950s pop culture and the societal impact of rock and roll. Her acclaimed, "Hound Dogged" series, which includes, "Hound Dogged" and "Hard Dog's Night," transports readers to the tumultuous 1950s, capturing the essence of a coming-of-age historical fiction against a backdrop of societal upheaval and musical revolution.

Though Rebecca has built a career as an accountant and judicial assistant, her true passion lies in writing. From a young age, she was captivated by the power of storytelling, often found crafting tales on her father's antique typewriter. This early dedication blossomoed into a successful writing career, allowing her to create vibrant and engaging stories with a captivating sense of time and palce. Rebecca's work is a testament to her ability to blend meticulous historical research with compelling characters, plots and settings.