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Episode 184: Interview with Sara Langan, author of Trad Wife

October 28, 2026Author Interviewa better world, Atria Books, audrey's door, bram stoker award, Caladrius, carcosa, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, family relationships, good neighbors, Horror, Pennsylvania, psychological horror, psychological thriller, Sarah Langan, sisterhood, the keeper, the missing, the yellow wallpaper, Trad WifeTop Shelf With Carol Ann Tack

Hosting Long Island native, Sarah Langan, is like sitting down with your good friend from around the block. We talked about everything in this episode, from her brand new hit Trad Wife, to Croxley’s Ale House (iykyk), to The Yellow Wallpaper, to sisterhood, to the witches of Carcosa, to the Caladrius (again, iykyk), to her terrifying book, A Better World. We also talk about roles of women then and now, where we find ourselves today, but as always, all of this has some good ol’ horror folded right in. Sarah Langan is always a real one. I adore her.

Trad Wife is the story of a journalist who descends into horror as she uncovers the sinister truth behind a trad wife influencer in this “flat-out brilliant” (Paul Tremblay, NYT bestselling author) blend of chilling suspense and razor-sharp commentary on modern femininity, performative domesticity, and social media. Don’t miss Trad Wife, and do NOT miss this conversation.

Thank you, Sarah, meet you at Croxley’s in ten.

Sarah Langan recommends: The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman; A Short Stay in Hell by Stephen Peck; The Candy House by Jennifer Egan; Yellow Bird: Oil, Murder, and a Woman’s Search for Justice in Indian Country by Sierra Crane Murdoch.

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E169: Interview with Jennifer Fawcett, author of Keep This For Me

October 7, 2025Author InterviewAtria Books, Beneath the Stairs, Crime, Jennifer Fawcett, Keep this for Me, Thriller, True CrimeTop Shelf With Carol Ann Tack

Just in time for thrill-season, I sat down with author Jennifer Fawcett to talk about her second thriller, Keep This For Me. For this episode we discuss generational trauma, serial killers, ghost ships, and so much more. Give a listen. Thank you so much Jennifer!

Jennifer recommends, The Ascent by Allison Buccola; A Gorgeous Excitement by Cynthia Weiner; and The Grand Paloma Resort by Cleyvis Natera.

Look for Jennifer on Threads & Instagram: @jenniferfawcett_author; X: @AuthorFawcett.

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Episode 83 : Interview with Jennifer Fawcett, author of BENEATH THE STAIRS

February 22, 2022Author InterviewAtria Books, Author Interview, Beneath the Stairs, Book Discussion, book discussions, Childhood trauma, debut, debut author, Friday Reads, Jennifer Fawcett, Readers Advisory, Simon and Schuster, Staff PickTop Shelf With Carol Ann Tack

“OH MY GOD!” That’s what author/director/actress Leslie Zemeckis says about BENEATH THE STAIRS the debut by Jennifer Fawcett. And author Wendy Walker, author of Don’t Look for Me says, “In Beneath the Stairs, Jennifer Fawcett explores the lasting impact of childhood trauma in this metaphysical story about a house with buried secrets. An enthralling debut by a gifted storyteller!”

BENEATH THE STAIRS is a story about the trauma that follows us from childhood to adulthood and returning to the beginning to reach the end. I was on the edge of my seat. Jennifer and I talked about her inspiration for the book, writing something scary in the deep woods, and how building up to writing a novel is very similar to running a marathon. Great interview – especially the part about her playwriting which was fascinating. Thank you Jennifer!

Jennifer Fawcett recommends, Catch Her When She Falls by Allison Buccola

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Episode 50! Interview with author Sarah Langan

February 2, 2021Author InterviewAtria Books, Author Interview, Book Discussion, book discussions, Friday Reads, Readers Advisory, simon & schuster, Staff PickTop Shelf With Carol Ann Tack

What better way to celebrate the 50th episode than with Long Island native, author Sarah Langan for her latest book, the page-turning suburban thriller, GOOD NEIGHBORS.

A riveting and ruthless portrayal of American suburbia, GOOD NEIGHBORS excavates the perils and betrayals of motherhood and friendships and the dangerous clash between social hierarchy, childhood trauma, and fear.

This is such a special episode… Sarah Langan and I talked local LI establishments that appear in the book, suburban living, sink holes and yes, even Godzilla. Man did we pack alot into 32 minutes. Please join me for this episode-it was a total blast.

Sarah Langan recommends Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

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