Murder, Mystery and Mayhem Laced with Morality

🎙️ She’s Back! Jayna Breigh Returns to the Podcast ✨I had the absolute joy of reconnecting with Jayna Breigh at Reader Rendezvous 2025, and now she’s back on the podcast to celebrate the release of her most recent novel, An Appearance of Impropriety 📚💫Jayna is an award-winning author and attorney, best known for her romantic legal dramas—stories that seamlessly blend faith, justice, suspense, and heart. Her novels invite readers into emotionally rich worlds filled with compelling characters, high-stakes ethical dilemmas, and just the right touch of romance.In this episode, we dive into:✨ The inspiration behind her latest release✨ Crafting authentic courtroom drama with faith at the center✨ Writing characters who wrestle with truth, integrity, and redemption✨ Balancing romance, intrigue, and meaningful themesWhether you love stories that make you laugh, think, and reflect, enjoy hearing directly from the author behind the words, or are passionate about Christian fiction with depth and purpose, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.🎧 Tune in as Jayna shares her journey from courtroom storytelling to the page—and now to the mic. Stay in touch with her https://www.jaynabreigh.com/📚 Tell us—which Jayna Breigh book is your favorite, or which one are you most excited to read next?#PodcastGuest #JaynaBreigh #NewBookRelease #RomanticLegalDrama #AuthorInterview #ReaderRendezvous #MustListen #BooksAndPodcasts #ChristianFiction #BookLoversUnite #anappearanceofimpropiety

After a successful career in the U.S. Navy, Wendy Gee now channels her boundless energy into community volunteering, leaving no stone unturned—or unpainted—at the Charleston Fire Department, Friends of the Lewes Public Library Board of Directors, and Sussex County Habitat for Humanity. A proud graduate of the University of Michigan, University of Arizona, Naval War College, and Old Dominion University, Wendy combines her academic prowess and life experiences into her writing.Residing in Lewes, DE, she is an avid golfer, a diehard Detroit Tigers and Lions fan (even when they’re not winning, but so excited when they are), and a pickleball enthusiast who’s always ready to serve up some fun. Her work has been shortlisted with Killer Nashville and the Writer’s League of Texas. And as a lifetime member of Sisters in Crime, Wendy’s passion for the mystery genre is no secret—though she might leave a few clues lying around just for fun. “Fleet Landing” is her first novel.Make sure to connect with Wendy Gee🎙️ www.wendygeeauthor.comYou can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, or visit my website www.drkatherinehayes.com💗#authors #podcast #interview #apple #spotify #google #authorsofinstagram #books #read #reader #writerscommunity #listen #writer #write #mayhem #authorlife #author #bookstagram #blog #book #booklover #authorssupportingauthors #writersofinstagram #writers #readersofinstagram #readersofig #readersgonnaread #mystery #diversebooksmatter #WendyGee

After a successful career in the U.S. Navy, Wendy Gee now channels her boundless energy into community volunteering, leaving no stone unturned—or unpainted—at the Charleston Fire Department, Friends of the Lewes Public Library Board of Directors, and Sussex County Habitat for Humanity. A proud graduate of the University of Michigan, University of Arizona, Naval War College, and Old Dominion University, Wendy combines her academic prowess and life experiences into her writing.Residing in Lewes, DE, she is an avid golfer, a diehard Detroit Tigers and Lions fan (even when they’re not winning, but so excited when they are), and a pickleball enthusiast who’s always ready to serve up some fun. Her work has been shortlisted with Killer Nashville and the Writer’s League of Texas. And as a lifetime member of Sisters in Crime, Wendy’s passion for the mystery genre is no secret—though she might leave a few clues lying around just for fun. “Fleet Landing” is her first novel. Make sure to connect with Wendy Gee🎙️ www.wendygeeauthor.com.You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, or visit my website ⁠www.drkatherinehayes.com⁠💗#authors #podcast #interview #apple #spotify #google #authorsofinstagram #books #read #reader #writerscommunity #listen #writer #write #mayhem #authorlife #author #bookstagram #blog #book #booklover #authorssupportingauthors #writersofinstagram #writers #readersofinstagram #readersofig #readersgonnaread #mystery #diversebooksmatter #WendyGee

Michael G. Colburn has spent decades studying and writing about the creative process. An inventor, entrepreneur, and former president of the Food Service Consultants Society International, he’s authored over twenty patents and multiple books, including the bestselling His books include the bestselling Invent, Innovate & Prosper, and How Julia Found Happiness and Financial SuccessNow devoted to fiction, Michael joins us to talk creativity, invention, and his novels, Stolen Brilliance & Asylum Murders: A Lady Black Mystery. We also explore how travel, long-distance walking, and curiosity fuel his writing journey.✨ This is an episode you won’t want to miss!🙌🏾 Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts💗 Or visit: www.drkatherinehayes.com⬇️Connect with Michael G. Colburn: https://michaelgcolburn.com/#MurderMysteryMayhem #PodcastInterview #AuthorSpotlight #MichaelGColburn #MysteryAuthor #WritersCommunity #AuthorsOfInstagram #Bookstagram #ReadersOfInstagram #CreativeProcess #AuthorLife #WritersOfInstagram #MysteryBooks #BookLovers #ListenNow #AuthorsSupportingAuthors #MurderMysteryAndMayhemLacedWithMorality #DiverseBooksMatter

Get ready for a gripping conversation with J. Lee (@j.leeauthor), the award-winning author behind The Hubley Case, The Silent Cardinal, The Deadly Deal, and The Reluctant Reckoner. With dual degrees in Engineering and Sociology from Duke University, J. Lee brings a rare blend of analytical precision and deep insight into human behavior to his thrillers—creating stories packed with suspense, moral tension, and unforgettable twists.In this episode, we talk about the craft of writing thrillers, the influence of real-world systems and social dynamics on fiction, and how moral questions elevate mystery and suspense. J. Lee also shares insights into his writing journey, his inspiration, and what drives the pulse-pounding stories readers love.If you enjoy smart thrillers, complex characters, and conversations that go beyond the page, this episode is for you.🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or visit👉 www.drkatherinehayes.com📚 Learn more about J. Lee and his novels at jleethrillers.com#MurderMysteryMayhem #PodcastEpisode #AuthorInterview #JLLee #ThrillerAuthor #MysteryPodcast #CrimeFiction #SuspenseWriters #AuthorsOfInstagram #WritersCommunity #Bookstagram #ReadersOfInstagram #DiverseBooksMatter #AuthorLife #WritingCommunity #PodcastLife #BooksAndWriters #MurderMysteryAndMayhemLacedWithMorality