A Time to Thrill - Conversation with Aime Austin Crime Fiction Author

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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February 28, 2025 82 mins

This month which brings the Ides of March, I have the true joy of speaking with women’s fiction author Brenda Janowitz. I met Brenda about a billion years ago when we co-blogged at Girlfriend’s Book Club, an early author blog co-founded by Hank Phillipe Ryan. Brends’s had an interesting journey that I can’t wait to share with you.

Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.

You can find Brenda:

Website: brendajano...
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Say hello to thriller author Kimberley Troutte! Kimberley started out like so many of us writing romance but had a hard time staying in a single lane. We talk about genre hopping, starts and stops in a writing career, and what she’s up to now.

Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.

You can find Kimberley:

Website: https://kimberleytroutte.com/ Facebook: NYTBestsellingRomanceAuthor/ Instagram: @kimberleytroutt...
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This month I have the pleasure of chatting with Laura Drake. I met Laura many years ago when the Orange County romance writers was a chapter of RWA (now disaffiliated). Years ago, Laura left California and took herself and her motorcycle to Texas. It’s been a minute since I’ve seen her, but I really wanted to talk to her because she writes my favorite genre to write and read: women’s fiction.

Let’s chat. I have...

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I’m excited to talk to New York Times bestselling romance author Lynn Raye Harris! We met in Houston, Texas at a writer’s conference several years ago. She’s a former Harlequin Presents author turned successful indie. We talk about writing, reading, and horses.

Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.

You can find Lynn Raye Harris:

Facebook Author Page: AuthorLynnRayeHarris Facebook Reader Group: HOTReadersAndF...
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Lisa and I met in a kitchen in South Pasadena. A few months ago, I signed up for Happy Women Dinners, events that feature women-focused topics. First, I met Lyz Lenz as she discussed her book about divorce. This month it was a talk from Bonnie Wan about getting clear on what we want in our lives. Great talks and as a bonus, I get to meet interesting women like Lisa Cheek. Her debut book, Sit, Cinderella, Sit wi...

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After twenty-plus years in Los Angeles, I get a lot of invites to various shows—a friend of a friend sent over a link to a one-woman show. The caveat? It was… One night only. And…I was jet-lagged having just flown in from Europe. Fortunately, I live about five minute’s drive from the Hudson Theatre and frequent it often enough to know where to park. (Critical to LA plans). That night I had the pleasure of watch...
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I can’t wait for you to hear my conversation with Dee J Adams. She’s a modern-day renaissance woman. From acting, to voiceover work, to on-set coach, to romance author, there’s little she’s shied away from in the creative arena. Tune in while we discuss her parallel paths to creative success and fulfillment. Her nonfiction book covers life on set. It’s a fun read that’s great for party entertainment. Have a lis...
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August 14, 2024 4 mins

Enjoy a conversation with Aime Austin, the author of the Nicole Long and Casey Cort series of legal thrillers. In these conversations, I interview brilliant women creators. We talk about creating while being mothers, sisters, daughters, married, divorced, dating, and mapping out our destinies in the meantime.

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It’s August and in Episode 49, I have a great conversation with crime author Kellye Garrett. Out of the gate, Kellye’s first book won ALL the awards. From cozy, humorous novels, in Missing White Woman, she’s turned to a more serious book dealing with social media’s influence of a murder investigation. We talk books, and publishing, all while keeping it honest. Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions. You can fin...
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This month it’s USA Today bestselling author Pippa Grant! One day I sat next to Pippa at a brunch in Houston and she talked about relaunching her author brand. Her success has been out of this world. Four of her romantic comedies have debuted at #1 on Amazon. Having the opportunity to see this amazing woman achieve her dreams has been a joy to watch. She’s also so much fun to talk to. I can’t wait to share our ...
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Filmmakers are often lifted to mythical proportions in our culture. They create movies that mark the moments of our lives, push new phrases into our common lexicon, and for many leave lasting impressions. This month I have the joy of speaking with a triple-threat writer/director/actor Marlene Rhein Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions. You can find Marlene: Website: https://www.marlenerhein.com Instagram: htt...
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I love this conversation with USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Forster. We both write legal thrillers but from different perspectives. In this podcast, we talk a lot about reading, writing, and the quest for justice. Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions. You can find Rebecca: Website: http://rebeccaforster.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaForster4/ Twitter: @Rebecca_Forster Amazon : https://w...
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Anthea! I’m so excited to share my conversation with Anthea Sharp who also writes as Anthea Lawson. She is the USA Today bestselling author of Historical Romance, Fantasy, and her portmanteau, Romantacy! She’s not only a successful author, she’s also a trailblazer in the publishing space on the crowdfunding platform, Kickstarter. Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions. You can find Anthea: Newsletter – http://e...
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Welcome to The Murders Began hosted by Blake Hardin Tatum. Stay tuned to listen to the episodes recorded as featured in the Aime Austin legal thriller novel of the same title. Fictional host, Tatum, brings a true crime investigation to her readers and listeners in the third book in the Nicole Long Legal Thriller series. To read the book, click here.
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Welcome to The Murders Began hosted by Blake Hardin Tatum. Stay tuned to listen to the episodes recorded as featured in the Aime Austin legal thriller novel of the same title. Fictional host, Tatum, brings a true crime investigation to her readers and listeners in the third book in the Nicole Long Legal Thriller series. To read the book, click here.
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I love that every month I get to share my conversations with brilliant women creators. This month is no exception. You're in for a treat with New York Times bestselling author Toni Anderson. She's the only author I know who did not start with romance. Toni jumped into the deep end with romantic suspense. Tune in as we talk Commonwealth, FBI, and the improbable physics of helicopters. Let's chat. I have *so* ma...
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2024 starts off with a bang! This month I have a wonderful chat with USA Today bestselling author Renee Rose. Renee was early to the independent publishing game. She's a generous soul in the romance community and believes in the power of abundance. Let's chat. I have *so* many questions. You can find Renee: Website: write2riches.com Instagram: @writetoriches Facebook Group for authors: authorabundance Abundan...
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Retired educator and author Sara E. Johnson is this month's guest. A long-time Durham, North Carolina resident, Johnson took a year off to live and travel in New Zealand. It inspired her Alexa Glock series. She published her first book at sixty and with six books slated in the series, her forensic odontologist protagonist is still going strong. Let's chat. I have *so* many questions. You can find Sara: Instag...
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Christine Cunningham Ashworth is a genre author with a unique background. Her father was a very prolific genre author as was her brother Scott before he turned to metaphysical nonfiction. In this episode, we discuss Christine’s latest book, an autobiography of Scott Cunningham, what it was like growing up around authors, and her path from romance and back again. Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions. You can f...
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Psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Debra Holland is one of the earliest indie authors I know. She came to independent publishing well before many of us, and she had a hand in changing not only my career but guiding others in Southern California. Like many of my guests, she’s not only a very successful romance writer but also works as a crisis and grief counselor. The last time I saw Debra was pr...
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