A Time to Thrill - Conversation with Aime Austin Crime Fiction Author
A Time to Thrill with Aime Austin is a captivating podcast where brilliant creative women share their stories, insights, and inspirations. Host Aime Austin engages in thought-provoking conversations with authors, visual artists, and other creators, diving deep into their creative processes, personal journeys, and the challenges they’ve overcome to bring their work to life. Whether you're an aspiring creator, a fan of art and literature, or simply love hearing from dynamic women making an impact, A Time to Thrill will leave you feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to create your masterpiece. *Let's chat. I have so many questions.*
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I loved getting the chance to talk with Shirley Hailstock, who has spent decades writing and championing Black romance. She was there when Black romance was still fighting for space on bookstore shelves—and later became an early indie author, long before independent publishing became the industry it is today.
And it all started with a dare.
On this month’s A Time to Thrill, Shirley and I talk about writing that first bo...
In this final episode of the Ransomed deep dive on Politics of Justice, we close out Chapters 35–41, where the case against Judge Eamon Brody reaches a jury, and every character has to reckon with what a federal prosecution can and cannot deliver.
The story widens beyond one judge. When evidence surfaces outside the courtroom, we see how long a family can hold a line — a county prosecutor who declined to charge, a hand-...
In this episode of Politics of Justice, we dive into Chapters 32–34 of Ransomed, where the pursuit of justice enters its most public—and most personal—phase.
As Judge Eamon Brody’s federal trial gets underway, we examine the extraordinary challenge of prosecuting abuses of power. These chapters shine a light on what it takes for vulnerable victims to testify against a powerful public official, and why coerci...
In this episode of Politics of Justice, we dive into Chapters 26–31 of Ransomed, where private suspicions evolve into a federal investigation, forcing every character to confront the cost of loyalty, ambition, and justice.
As Casey begins to connect troubling pieces of the puzzle surrounding Judge Eamon Brody, we explore the difficult position lawyers face when they suspect corruption within the very institutions they’r...
In this episode of Politics of Justice, we dive into Chapters 23–25 of Ransomed, where the hidden costs of power become impossible to ignore. View this on YouTube!
Claire’s custody case reaches a dangerous turning point as Judge Eamon Brody’s influence extends well beyond the courtroom. What initially appears to be an ordinary family court dispute begins to expose the extraordinary leverage a judge can wield over ...
Today’s episode is a little different. Instead of interviewing a guest, I’m in the hot seat, answering 17 questions about my life, writing, favorite books, travel, advice, guilty pleasures, and more. Consider it a behind-the-scenes introduction to the person behind the stories.
Show Notes: Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UnIfrIy8JS0 The Unquiet Grave by Dervla McTiernan: Kindle ebook & Audible
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In this episode of Politics of Justice, we dive into Chapters 19–22 of Ransomed, where family expectations, personal loyalties, and questions about power begin to intersect in increasingly complicated ways.
Casey finds herself drawn further into the Brody family’s world when she attends a family dinner with Tom. What should be a straightforward social gathering becomes an illuminating look at the relationships, influenc...
The number of times I’ve directly or obliquely talked about USA Today Bestselling author Lynne Marshall in this podcast may equal 1 billion. Okay…that may be a bit of hyperbole, but the number is far from zero.
Lynne had a huge impact on my early career with two pieces of advice, which I took to heart. I’ve always wanted to talk with her on the mic. So, here we go.
Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions. Yo...
In this episode of Politics of Justice, I recap and discuss chapters 13 and 14 of Ransomed.
Ransomed is currently available on all platforms and as an audiobook. This series uses the book as a springboard to talk about justice, race, family, and the systems that fail us—and the ones we fight to change.
This episode is sponsored by Audible. Get Casey Cort on Audible.
In this episode of Politics of Justice, I discuss Chapters 1...
Today, you’ll have the pleasure of a great conversation with author Jennifer Chance (who also writes as Jenn Stark). If you listen to the podcast, you know how this story starts…with an author beach retreat.
It’s the first time I got to know Jennifer. The best part, she did Tarot readings for us all. Because she was spot on, I still think of it often. Oh, and after the interview, she did one for me virtually! I&r...
In this episode of Politics of Justice, I recap and discuss chapters 13 and 14 of Ransomed.
Ransomed is currently available on all platforms and as an audiobook. This series uses the book as a springboard to talk about justice, race, family, and the systems that fail us—and the ones we fight to change.
This episode is sponsored by Audible. Get Casey Cort on Audible. The book I talk about in this podcast is: We Don’t Tal...
H.M. Ward (Holly) is the 22x New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author with sales of over 23 million books. Years ago, Holly took a break. Now she’s back and better than ever. Her first title, 2011’s Demon Kissed, a romantasy before the term was coined, is being rereleased soon!
Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.
You can find H.M. Ward: Website: www.hmward.comInstagram: @authorhm...
In this episode of Politics of Justice, I recap and discuss chapters 3 and 4 of Ransomed.
Ransomed is currently available on all platforms and in audiobook. This series uses the book as a springboard to talk about justice, race, family, and the systems that fail us—and the ones we fight to change.
In this episode of Politics of Justice, I discuss Chapters 9 through 12 of Ransomed, the second book in the Casey Cort legal thril...
In this episode of Politics of Justice, I recap and discuss chapters 3 and 4 of Ransomed.
Ransomed is currently available on all platforms and in audiobook. This series uses the book as a springboard to talk about justice, race, family, and the systems that fail us—and the ones we fight to change.
In this episode of Politics of Justice, I walk through the opening chapters of Ransomed, the second book in the Casey Cort legal t...
In this episode of Politics of Justice, I recap and discuss chapters 3 and 4 of Ransomed.
Ransomed is currently available on all platforms and in audiobook. This series uses the book as a springboard to talk about justice, race, family, and the systems that fail us—and the ones we fight to change.
In this episode of Politics of Justice, I walk through the opening chapters of Ransomed, the second book in the Casey Cort legal t...
In this episode of Politics of Justice, I recap and discuss the first two chapters Ransomed.
Ransomed is currently available on all platforms and in audiobook. This series uses the book as a springboard to talk about justice, race, family, and the systems that fail us—and the ones we fight to change.
About Politics of Justice: Politics of Justice is a long-form video series where I revisit my novels and unpack the personal hi...
Joanna Joy Seetoo is a jewelry designer extraordinaire! I’ve known her for more than thirty years. She’s had more than nine artistic lives: from pastry, to music, to makeup, and hair…to now. Listen as we talk all about the early days of taking a jewelry design class, to world-class travel, Saworski crystals, entering the crazy world of weddings, and pieces for celebrities. Now, Joanna is starting a new project: H...
In this episode of Politics of Justice, I talk about the inspiration behind Ransomed and how the justice system can’t answer every question or right every wrong. How a judge went to prison…but was his imprisonment a technicality?
Ransomed is currently available on all platforms and in audiobook. This series uses the book as a springboard to talk about justice, race, family, and the systems that fail us—and the on...
Kendra Erika is my first musical artist! I appreciate the amazing confidence it takes to choose a life focused on performance.
Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.
You can find Kendra Erika: Website/Blog: kendraerika.com Instagram: @kendraerika YouTube: @kendraerika
Today’s Sponsor: Audible Check out my titles or the thousands available with Audible.com. Show Notes: I’m Nice Till I’m Not. Written by Ken...In this episode of Politics of Justice, I dig into Chapters 30–38 of Judged, where the case stops being about facts and becomes about leverage. As pressure mounts, institutional self-protection begins to override truth, and the cost of dissent becomes clear. We see how credibility is managed, consequences are unevenly distributed, and silence is rewarded more than integrity. This episode explores how systems don’t need ...
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