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Speaking of Writers
Welcome to Speaking of Writers. Veteran broadcaster Steve Richards interviews local, regional and best selling authors. For more info email steve @ sval622@sbcglobal.net. https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/speakingofwriters/subscribe Cover art photo provided by Janko Ferlič on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@thepootphotographer
Episodes
Speaking of WritersHoly Bull: The Untold Story of a Racing Legend | Avalyn Hunter Interview
What happens when a Kentucky Derby disappointment becomes the beginning of a champion's greatest chapter? In this episode of Speaking of Writers — the…
Speaking of WritersJoseph Coulson on The Prince of Memphis | Elvis Presley, Secrets & the Power of Storytelling
What if Elvis Presley had a son whose story was never meant to be told? Author Joseph Coulson joins Steve Richards on Speaking of Writers to discuss The Prince…
Speaking of WritersNathaniel Philbrick Interview | The Rush: California Gold, the Civil War & America
What does the California Gold Rush have to do with the making of modern America—and the road to the Civil War? On this episode of Speaking of Writers, Steve…
Speaking of WritersHelping Military Kids Handle Big Feelings | Author Sarah Russi
Helping Little Hearts Handle Big Feelings with Author Sarah Russi What happens when Daddy has to sail away, and little hearts are left trying to understand…
Speaking of WritersEliza McGraw – Astride: Horses, Women, and a Partnership That Shaped America
What did horses have to do with women's equality in America? Award-winning author Eliza McGraw joins the Speaking of Writers Podcast, part of the Keeneland…
Speaking of WritersNeal Lipschutz — Long Arm of the Past: Murder, Mystery & Corporate Intrigue | Speaking of Writers
The past has a long reach — and Scott Morgan is about to find out just how far. Author and veteran journalist Neal Lipschutz joins Steve Richards on Speaking…
Speaking of WritersPatton Reconsidered: James Ellman on the Real George S. Patton
Was George S. Patton really one of America's greatest generals? On this episode of Speaking of Writers, Steve Richards talks with historian and author James…
Speaking of WritersJonathan Earle on Abraham Lincoln and the Election of 1860
What can the election of 1860 teach us about America today? Historian Jonathan Earle joins Speaking of Writers to discuss his new book, He Has the People…
Speaking of WritersTony Lee Moral on Alfred Hitchcock: The Man, the Myths, the Legacy
Alfred Hitchcock remains one of the most influential filmmakers in cinema history—but how much of what we believe about Hitchcock is history, and how much is…
Speaking of WritersChris Bohjalian on THE AMATEUR: Guilt, Memory, Class & Redemption
Chris Bohjalian joins Speaking of Writers to talk about his new novel, The Amateur. The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Midwives and The Flight…
Speaking of WritersBehind the Call: Tom Hammond's Horse Racing Journey
Legendary sportscaster Tom Hammond joins Speaking of Writers to discuss a lifetime behind the microphone—from the Kentucky Derby and Breeders' Cup to the…
Speaking of WritersWilliam Kent Krueger: GOD’S COUNTRY & the Return of Cork O’Connor
William Kent Krueger joins Steve Richards on Speaking of Writers to talk about God’s Country, the latest Cork O’Connor mystery. Cork is preparing for a family…
Speaking of WritersBen Reeves on Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt | Speaking of Writers
Ben Reeves joins Speaking of Writers to discuss his extraordinary debut novel, Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt. What happens when Death begins to…
Speaking of WritersErica Kent – Black Dog - Speaking of Writers
What if growing up meant facing your darkest companion—and learning to live anyway? Award-winning author Erica Kent joins Speaking of Writers to discuss her…
Speaking of WritersTeddy Wayne — THE AU PAIR: Literary Ambition, Desire, Power & Self-Deception
What happens when a celebrated novelist loses his relevance, his marriage begins to crumble, and the person who seems to believe in him most is the young au…
Speaking of WritersStephanie Soileau -Should the Waters Take Us - Speaking of Writers
Acclaimed author Stephanie Soileau joins Steve Richards on Speaking of Writers to discuss her extraordinary debut novel, Should the Waters Take Us. Spanning…
Speaking of WritersMark Shrager Interview -Diane Crump: The First Woman to Ride in the Kentucky Derby
The incredible true story of the woman who changed horse racing forever. On this episode of Speaking of Writers, Steve Richards welcomes author Mark Shrager to…
Speaking of WritersPhilip Norman – MR. MOONLIGHT: Brian Epstein and the Making of the Beatles
What made Brian Epstein one of the most influential figures in music history—and why has so much of his story remained untold? On this episode of Speaking of…
Speaking of WritersSimon Michael Discusses The French Vendetta - Charles Holborne Legal Thriller Series - Speaking of Writers
Bestselling author and barrister Simon Michael joins Speaking of Writers to discuss The French Vendetta, Book 11 in the acclaimed Charles Holborne series. We…
Speaking of WritersJonathan W. Jordan – Ike and Winston: World War, Cold War, and an Extraordinary Friendship
New York Times bestselling historian Jonathan W. Jordan discusses his latest book, IKE AND WINSTON: World War, Cold War, and an Extraordinary Friendship…
Speaking of WritersEric Moskowitz – The Hardest, Longest Race: Henry Ford and America's First Cross-Country Auto Race
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Eric Moskowitz joins Speaking of Writers to discuss The Hardest, Longest Race: Henry Ford and the Cross-Country Contest That…
Speaking of WritersJennifer Shebib - Rainbow Baby - Speaking of Writers Podcast
What happens when years of heartbreak are met with extraordinary hope? On this episode of Speaking of Writers, Steve Richards welcomes Jennifer Shebib, author…
Speaking of WritersDan Mason on Fearless: Leadership, Innovation, and the Evolution of Radio
Dan Mason's career helped shape modern radio. In this episode of Speaking of Writers, he discusses Fearless: The Life and Times of a Media Maverick, a memoir…
Speaking of WritersJoe Posnanski – BIG FAN: Why Sports Bring Us Together -Speaking of Writers Podcast
Five-time National Sportswriter of the Year and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joe Posnanski joins Speaking of Writers to discuss BIG FAN, a heartfelt…
Speaking of WritersThe Last Titans: Richard Vinen on Churchill, de Gaulle & the Leaders Who Changed History -Speaking of Writers
Steve Richards welcomes award-winning historian Richard Vinen to discuss The Last Titans, a compelling new look at Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle, two…
Speaking of WritersPat Gaffey – Bobby Rich: My Life in Your Radio
Steve Richards welcomes author Pat Gaffey to discuss Bobby Rich: My Life in Your Radio, the inspiring biography of one of America's most beloved radio…
Speaking of WritersLenny Shulman on A.P. Indy: Championship Racehorse & Breed-Shaping Sire
Lenny Shulman joins Speaking of Writers and the Keeneland Library Lecture Series to discuss his new book, A.P. Indy: Championship Racehorse and Breed-Shaping…
Speaking of WritersLindsay M. Chervinsky – Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Birth of Executive Leadership
As part of the Speaking of Writers America 250 Series, Steve Richards talks with presidential historian Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky about her book Making the…
Speaking of WritersAlexandra Natapoff – America Unfinished-America 250 Series:
As America commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Harvard Law School professor Alexandra Natapoff joins Steve Richards to…
Speaking of WritersFergus M. Bordewich on Centennial -The Great Fair of 1876 -Speaking of Writers
America celebrated its 100th birthday with the largest event the nation had ever seen. Author Fergus M. Bordewich joins Steve Richards to explore the…
Speaking of WritersJim Rasenberger on A Perfect Coincidence | John Adams, Thomas Jefferson & America at 250
Part of the Speaking of Writers America 250 Series Award-winning author Jim Rasenberger joins Steve Richards to discuss A Perfect Coincidence, an engaging new…
Speaking of WritersMichael Auslin – National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America
Historian Michael Auslin discusses National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America, revealing the fascinating history behind America's most…
Speaking of WritersRobert Parkinson-Tyrants and Rogues: Understanding the Declaration of Independence.
As America approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, historian Robert G. Parkinson joins Speaking of Writers to discuss his…
Speaking of WritersAuthor E. Davis Enloe Discusses Into the Night Woods
Author E. Davis Enloe joins Steve Richards to discuss his debut novel, Into the Night Woods. Set in the North Carolina Appalachians, this powerful…
Speaking of WritersPaul Rees – Raised on Radio: The AOR Glory Years 1976–1986
Author and veteran music journalist Paul Rees joins Speaking of Writers to discuss his new book, Raised on Radio: Power Ballads, Cocaine & Payola—The AOR Glory…
Speaking of WritersMatthew Pinsker-Boss Lincoln: The Partisan Life of Abraham Lincoln.
Speaking of Writers welcomes historian Matthew Pinsker to discuss his groundbreaking new book, Boss Lincoln: The Partisan Life of Abraham Lincoln. This is part…
Speaking of WritersShelley Puhak-The Blood Countess
Did the legend of Elizabeth Bathory survive because of truth… or misinformation? Author Shelley Puhak joins Speaking of Writers to discuss The Blood Countess…
Speaking of WritersSergio Villanueva-Never One Without the Other
Steve Richards welcomes Sergio Villanueva to Speaking of Writers to discuss his debut book, Never One Without the Other. Inspired by his relationship and…
Speaking of WritersBrett Battles-Stuart Woods’ Deep Water
Join host Steve Richards as he welcomes New York Times bestselling author Brett Battles to discuss Stuart Woods’ Deep Water, the newest installment in the…
Speaking of WritersTom Durkin- A Life's Calling. Keeneland Library Lecture Series Episode 2.
Legendary race caller Tom Durkin joins The Speaking of Writers Podcast to discuss his memoir, A Life's Calling: The Voice Behind the World's Greatest Horse…
Speaking of WritersRobert P Watson-Declaration: The Story of American Independence
America 250 series episode 1.Historian Robert P. Watson joins The Speaking of Writers Podcast for our special America 250 Series to discuss Declaration: The…
Speaking of WritersMike Vaccaro-The Bosses of the Bronx
Mike Vaccaro joins The Speaking of Writers Podcast to discuss The Bosses of the Bronx, an entertaining and insightful look at the Steinbrenner family's…
Speaking of WritersBrad Taylor- Shadow Strike
New York Times bestselling author and former special forces officer Brad Taylor is back with a dynamic political thriller featuring Pike Logan as he goes…
Speaking of WritersGregory Poirier- A Thousand Cuts
From National Treasure: Book of Secrets to his debut novel A Thousand Cuts, Gregory Poirier talks storytelling, creating Max Starkey, and bringing cinematic…
Speaking of WritersLois Cahall- Maybe Marilyn
Did Marilyn Monroe really die in 1962… or did she escape?Bestselling author Lois Cahall joins Speaking of Writers to discuss her powerful new novel Maybe…
Speaking of WritersPaul Halloran – CODY’S WISH: A Boy, a Racehorse and a Fight for Life
On Episode 1 of the Keeneland Library Lecture Series, Steve Richards talks with author Paul Halloran about CODY’S WISH — the unforgettable true story of Cody…
Speaking of WritersAdam Henig-Baseball's Outcast: The Story of Ron LeFlore
Ron LeFlore was serving 5-15 years for armed robbery when he played his first organized baseball game—in a prison yard. Three years later, he was starting in…
Speaking of WritersSam Beckbessinger — FEMME FERAL
From suppressed anger to unleashed power — Sam Beckbessinger dives into the themes behind FEMME FERAL, one of 2026’s most anticipated horror debuts, on…
Speaking of WritersMark Helprin- Elegy in Blue
ELEGY IN BLUE is an unforgettable tale of love, loss, and remembrance set in Brooklyn.Mark Helprin is the internationally acclaimed, bestselling author of…
Speaking of WritersAce Atkins-Everybody Wants To Rule The World
It’s 1985, what will soon become known as “The Year of the Spy,” and fourteen-year-old Peter Bennett is convinced his mom’s new boyfriend is a Russian agent…
Speaking of WritersMel Michalski-Living in the Spiritual World
Author Mel Michalski joins Speaking of Writers to discuss his powerful new book Living in the Spiritual World—a deeply personal journey of faith, redemption…
Speaking of WritersRobert Polito-After the Flood: Inside Bob Dylan’s Memory Palace
Robert Polito takes us inside the creative mind of Bob Dylan with his new book After the Flood: Inside Bob Dylan’s Memory Palace. A deep dive into reinvention…
Speaking of WritersIdanna Pucci- Terence Ward- Emilio Pucci: The Astonishing Odyssey of a Fashion Icon
Emilio Pucci: The Astonishing Odyssey of a Fashion Icon . The book has received glowing reviews from The New York Times, Vogue, Publishers Weekly, and…
Speaking of WritersEmily Carpenter- A Spell for Saints and Sinners
Emily Carpenter has earned her place as a master of Southern Gothic suspense with her immersive novels set in the atmospheric South, where she was born and…
Speaking of WritersWhit Rummel-THE ACCIDENTAL PICASSO THIEF
In 1969, a Picasso painting titled Portrait of a Woman and Musketeer vanished from Logan International Airport’s loading dock in Boston and ended up in the…
Speaking of WritersG. Edward White-Robert H. Jackson: A Life in Judgment
From self-trained lawyer to Supreme Court Justice and chief prosecutor at the Nuremberg trials — Robert H. Jackson’s life reshaped American jurisprudence.On…
Speaking of WritersNick Petrie-THE DARK TIME
Acclaimed and award-winning author Nick Petrie is back with another propulsive thriller in his bestselling Peter Ash series. At the suggestion of his…
Speaking of WritersC.J. Box-The Crossroads
THE CROSSROADS is a gripping, family-centered mystery for both loyal fans and newcomers. Readers love Joe Pickett—a likeable, dogged hero who always tries to…
Speaking of WritersMarco Barbi-7th Power of 7: A Short Guide to Sales Mastery
Archaeologist turned Chief Sales Officer Marco Barbi joins Speaking of Writers to discuss his book 7th Power of 7: A Short Guide to Sales Mastery. From selling…
Speaking of WritersAngel Cordero- The Life We Lead
Poet Angel Cordero joins Speaking of Writers to talk about real life, family, faith, conflict, humor, and vulnerability behind his poetry collection The Life…