On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, I interview publicist and author Joe Walters about his new book THE TRUTH ABOUT BOOK REVIEWS. #authors #reading #books #authorinterviews bit.ly/4oEnquy

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, I interview poet and novelist Laura Treacy Bentley about her new novel GLASS MOUNTAIN. #authors #books #reading #authorinterviews bit.ly/456k1vt

My first day out in 10 days, post-kidney cooties, and I came across an endangered species. My mind spun back to my first one in late, great, 1988. 😊

Really excited that my thriller DOUBLE-CROSSED was a 2025 Finalist for Best Thriller novel from the National Indie Excellence Awards. I appreciate all of the support NIEA provides for authors and their books over the last 19 years. 🙂

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, I interview author Lee Cole about his latest novel FULFILLMENT. #authors #books #authorinterviews @aaknopf.bsky.social bit.ly/3ZLsPoC

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, I interview author Kevin Wilson about his new novel RUN FOR THE HILLS. #author #reading #books #authorinterviews bit.ly/443YNho

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, I interview author Benjamin Bradley about his new mystery WHAT HE LEFT BEHIND. #authors #books #reading #authorinterviews bit.ly/43GvoJR

Is thrilled that my short story collection TABLE FOR TWO won the 2025 Eric Hoffer Award for short story anthology. The Eric Hoffer Book Award is one of the top literary awards for independent books, involving over 2,500 books. So honored and grateful for the recognition. 🙂

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, I interview the founder of Loblolly Press, Andrew Mack. #authors #books #reading #authorinterviews bit.ly/4j56idc

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia," I interview author Kelly Mustian about her latest novel THE RIVER KNOWS YOUR NAME. bit.ly/3EwXS09 @kellymustian.bsky.social @readlandmark.bsky.social

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, I interview author Michael Cody about his new thriller STREETS OF NASHVILLE. bit.ly/42gutjU @michaelamoscody.bsky.social

On the latest episode of my podcast program NOW, APPALACHIA, I interview author Wes Browne about his latest novel THE ALL FALL THE SAME. bit.ly/3Xxr0uq

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, I interview author Allison Gunn about her debut gothic thriller NOWHERE. bit.ly/4c41VNB

It’s 5 a.m and it’s the middle of March…but, it’s time for baseball! ⚾️ Let’s go Cubs! Beat the Dodgers in Japan!

Let’s go Grizzlies! Beat the Spurs! 🏀🏀

Congratulations to my friend Callan Wink on the release of his new thriller Bear-Tooth! It’s set in Yellowstone National Park and, friends, it’s fantastic! Be sure to add it to your TBR pile. WTG, Callan! 📕 🖊️

Happy Valentine’s Day! 😅❤️

Snacks and drinks with these amazing friends! I love these people! 😊 #coworkers #blessedandgrateful

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Jackie Flaum about her new novel THE PRICE OF A FUTURE. bit.ly/3EAjJ6n

Here are my favorite “reads” from January (with a special guest appearance from Buddy. 😊🐱). Alice Feeney’s book was so creepy and good. The Favorites was excellent and much better than I thought it would be and Tammy Oberhausen’s book was just a fun book! 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ to them all. Happy reading! 😊

On the latest episode of my podcast program, "Now, Appalachia," I interview historian Nigel Hamilton about his latest book LINCOLN VS. DAVIS: THE WAR OF THE PRESIDENTS. bit.ly/3PD6Niq

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, I interview author Jessica Strawser about her latest thriller CATCH YOU LATER. #authors #books #reading #authorinterviews bit.ly/4gQqT4h

Thanks to Cyrus Webb and Conversations Magazine for naming my short story collection TABLE FOR TWO one of the Top 50 fiction books of 2024. Books are awesome! 😎 www.facebook.com/share/1ECkr2...

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, I interview author Sharon Short about her latest thriller TROUBLE ISLAND. #authors #books #reading #interviews bit.ly/4g7D78O

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, I interview author Susan Williams about her new book "Unresolved Lives: Seven Stories of Mayhem Including the Mad Butcher, Sodder Children, and Cabin 13." bit.ly/3OD0bzZ

Happy Thanksgiving! Nobody wants to sit with me at dinner, apparently. 😅

On the latest episode of my podcast program "Now, Appalachia", I interview authors Wendy Atkins-Sayre and Ashli Quesinberry Stokes about their latest book HUNGRY ROOTS: HOW FOOD COMMUNICATES APPALACHIA'S SEARCH FOR RESILIENCE. bit.ly/3CJb28W

Is elated that my thriller novel DOUBLE CROSSED won the American Writing Award for Mystery/Suspense for 2024! It’s always nice to have your work recognized. Go, Ronan, go! 😊

Finishing up the week strong by having lunch with my former WRIT 440 students, along with my dear friend and colleague Alice Myatt. It was so good catching up with them to hear about what’s going on in their lives and how WRIT 440 has helped them. So proud of them and all they’re doing. #ilovemyjob😊

Had a great time being interviewed on Mississippi Public Broadcasting about my new thriller DOUBLE-CROSSED and about my writing career. Thanks, Kristen Brandt, for inviting me and asking me such great questions. Writing and books are awesome! 😊 📕 🖊️

Had a great time in Water Valley, MS this evening reading for the Woven Writing Series at the Tin Artisans Center. Thanks so much Dawn Denham and Kellene O'Hara for the invitation and thanks to the folks who came to listen. Books and writing are awesome! 😊 📕 🖊️