Episodes

  • J.R. Ward on romantasy & ghosts
    Mar 25 2026
    After 20 years of the bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series, J.R. Ward is taking a detour from vampires falling in love and fighting evil in upstate New York with her first romantasy. "Crown of War and Shadow" became an instant New York Times bestseller. Ward told Mary that she came up with the idea for the book, as a backup for the Black Dagger Brotherhood, two decades ago. She dives into her process, which she doesn't call writing, her commitment to her readers, and how the hero of "Crown of War and Shadow" appeared to her in a vision, big, brooding, and ready for battle.
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    20 mins
  • Introducing: Club Calvi CBS New York
    Mar 18 2026
    Welcome to Club Calvi, a new series from the book club where you get to choose which book we read next. Each week, host Mary Calvi talks to authors who are established and those we think should be on your radar. The conversations explore writing inspirations, rituals, and routines, achievements and challenges to becoming published, and advice for aspiring authors. Book lovers also share their favorite reads. Join Mary and Club Calvi to discover your next reading adventure.
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    3 mins