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Episode 154: Interview with Sharon Short, author of Trouble Island



Inspired by a real place and events from her own family history, Trouble Island marks Sharon Short’s gripping debut in standalone suspense.

Many of you may also know Sharon as Jess Montgomery, the acclaimed author of the Kinship Mystery Series and a beloved guest on our show from episodes 45, 57, and 99. But for this episode, we dive into Sharon’s deep personal connection to the story in Trouble Island, we chat about monkeys, macaws, and murder (oh my!), her must-read book recommendations, what’s next on her writing journey, and so much more. Place your hold here for Trouble Island. Please your hold here for books by Jess Montgomery. Thank you, Sharon, for an insightful and engaging conversation!

Sharon Short recommends: the work of Erin Flanagan; Christina Consolino; Katrina Kittle; Meredith Doench; and The Rumor Game by Thomas Mullen.


E 99: Interview with Jess Montgomery, author of The Echoes



What a joy to host for the third time author Jess Montgomery for the next book in her Kinship series, The Echoes. Jess and I chatted about her amazing main character Sheriff Lilly Ross, the very personal background behind the title, WWI, keeping the series fresh and more! Remember, you don’t have to read the series in order, that’s the beauty. Please make your next read The Echoes.

Jess Montgomery recommends: Deer Season by Erin Flanagan; The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi; Blackout by Erin Flanagan

Place your holds here for the other books in the Kinship series!