Meet the Author: Fascinated by magic since he could imagine pine cones as fireballs, C. R. Rowenson is an award-winning author, blogger, and writing coach that studies magic-building like others study oil-painting. His prime directive is to help all kinds of…more
December 2025: “On this month’s episode of Chris Chambers Noir, these two psychological thriller writers will make you understand the meaning of noir,” says our host Christopher Chambers, the award-winning author of dozens of books, short…more
Meet the Author: Thomas Dann was born and bred in Memphis, Tennessee, five generations deep in a family fighting the entrenched political machine there. He has spent time variously on the East and Left Coasts, studying creative writing at Stanford, working…more
Today on the Questions Bar: Check out Ep17 of the show where we interview women who teach us that inner-knowing, and not taking shit, guides all powerful women to live the life of their dreams! In our podcast and video show sponsored by Inkandescent Women…more
Meet the Author: Brian Thiem is the author of “The Mudflats Murder Club,” the first book in the Mudflats Murder Club series, as well as “Red Line,” “Thrill Kill,” and “Shallow Grave.” In his previous life, he…more
Meet the Author: Carter Wilson is the USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of ten psychological thrillers, known for their emotional intensity, tight pacing, and sinister twists. His work has received starred reviews from every major trade…more
December 2025: Welcome to Ep2 of Father Bob’s Courage to Thrive show! Today’s topic: A conversation about Father Bob’s newest book, “While Mortals Sleep: Reading Phillips Brooks through Twenty-First-Century Eyes” Father Bob talks…more
Meet the Author: Stacy Woodson is a US Army combat veteran. Memories of her time in the military are often a source of inspiration for her stories. She made her crime fiction debut in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine’s Department of First Stories and won…more
A Note from Host Andrea Walton, Nov. 17, 2025 — In this powerful season finale, Andrea sits down with commercial pharmaceutical leader Shana Washington, a seasoned executive with more than 15 years of experience driving global strategy across the biotech…more
About Christa Faust: A native of New York City, Crista grew up in the Bronx and Hell’s Kitchen. She’s been making stuff up her whole life, and spent most of her teen years on endless subway rides, cutting school and scribbling stories. When she turned 18,…more
Meet the Author: Eric Grandy was born and raised in Baltimore City and graduated from City College. After graduating from Essex Community College, he was drafted by the Chicago Cubs and played for six years with the team. He went on to a variety of jobs:…more
Meet the Author: Karen Marginot is an author and leadership coach who specializes in helping leaders integrate ancient wisdom with their professional authority. Drawing on her decades-long journey through corporate leadership at companies like Salesforce and…more
Meet the Author — Dale says: I grew up outside Tampa, Florida and attended the University of Florida, where I graduated from the College of Journalism and Communications (Go Gators!). After graduation, I commissioned in the U.S. Air Force, serving as a…more
A Note from Host Andrea Walton, Nov. 10, 2025 — In this special bonus episode of The Table I Built, I sit down for a deeply personal and long-awaited conversation with my mother, Urith Lynn Walker — poet, artist, singer, believer, and the woman whose…more
Monisha Longacre is coming to Elaine’s Literary Salon in Alexandria, VA on Jan. 11. Join us for her interview with our podcast/video host Jeffrey James Higgins and enjoy a delicous brunch. Order Monisha’s Author’s Choice: French toast with a…more
Check out our commercial (above) with author Jonathan Payne: A British-American writer based in New York City, Jonathan’s first novel, CITIZEN ORLOV, was named a Book of the Month by Apple Books. It won the 2024 IBPA Silver Medal for Mystery/Thriller…more
Today on the Questions Bar: Check out Ep16 of the show where we interview a woman who teaches that inner-knowing, and not taking shit, guides powerful women to live the life of their dreams! In our podcast and video show sponsored by Inkandescent Women…more
A Note from Host Andrea Walton, Nov. 3, 2025 — In this heartfelt solo episode, Andrea opens up about what it means to carry purpose through a season of exhaustion. Between her mother’s recent cancer surgery, her daughter’s recovery, and the ongoing…more
About My Clavicle: And Other Massive Misalignments — On an international flight to a conference, the author Marta Sanz notices a tiny bump beneath her skin, just below her clavicle, near her breastbone. So begins an inquiry that is at turns a satirical…more
November 2025: Welcome to the Courage to Thrive show, hosted by Rev. Dr. Robert Flanagan, best known as Father Bob. About our host: An esteemed Episcopal priest and author, Father Bob has dedicated his life to spiritual transformation and caring for others.…more
A Note from Host Andrea Walton, Oct. 13, 2025 — In this solo episode of The Table I Built, Andrea Walton explores what it truly means to step out of the shadows and into your full power. For everyone who has ever felt unseen, overlooked, or uncertain about…more
A Note from Host Andrea Walton, Oct. 27, 2025 — As we close out Disability Awareness Month, I’m joined by a very special guest — my daughter, Naomi Nicole, creator of One Strong Hand. Born with a radial club hand and raised by a teenage mother,…more
A Note from Hope, producer, InkandescentRadio.com — When 90% of Iceland’s women walked off the job and out of their homes the morning of Oct. 24 1975, the country came to a standstill. They refused to work, cook, or take care of the children; they…more
A Note from Host Andrea Walton, Oct. 20, 2025 — In this solo episode, Andrea gets real about the unseen cost of success — what happens when you build at the expense of your peace. Through honest reflection and practical wisdom, she unpacks how to create…more
Are you ready for a little Street Whys grit to get you going today? You are going to love Chris’s interview with Gary Phillips, a community activist and labor organizer who delivered dog cages. He’s published various novels, comics, short stories, and…more
Meet our guest: Be the change you wish to see is the mantra for author and HR exec Andrea Walton, MBA, Founder & CEO, The Concrete Rose Scholarship Foundation, Alexandria, VA & Cape Town, South Africa Who she is: Andrea Walton is a seasoned HR…more
Meet the Author: Judy Murray is a real estate broker with a not-so-secret passion for deals, divas, and danger. Her passion for mysteries began with smart girls like Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden, grew deeper with not-to-be-ignored women like Miss Marple and…more
Meet the Author: Called a hard-boiled poet by NPR’s Maureen Corrigan and the noir poet laureate in the Huffington Post, Reed Farrel Coleman is the New York Times-bestselling author of thirty-one novels—including the Nick Ryan seriesand six in Robert B.…more
Meet the Author: Mark Thielman writes primarily crime fiction and serves as a magistrate judge in Ft Worth, Texas. His debut novel, The Devil’s Kitchen, was released in April 2025. His second novel, The Hidden River, is scheduled for October 2025. Both…more
Welcome to Ep15 of the Questions Bar, the podcast and video show sponsored by Inkandescent Women magazine, which invites you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their minds, bodies, spirits, souls, and…more
