On this week’s "POV - Time Management" episode, Cathi give Christie a mini masterclass in goal planning, achieving the goals through time management, and remaining accountable. This inspiring chat comes at just the right time as we head into 2024. We especially love the twelve week year idea!

Episode Highlights 02:00 - Times Square New Years? 04:00 - Identify your natural instincts 05:22 - Time blocking 07:18 - Edit daily 09:55 - Time suck - email and text 14:38 - There is a season for everything 15:10 - The execution 16:20 - Shout out to Hank Phillippe Ryan 17:30 - Hard things first 19:39 - Twelve Week Year 23:17 - Accountability - Fail? 26:40 - The magical part of the plan

On this week’s Corks & Conversation III with Lisa Unger episode, Christie & Cathi meet up again with the Master of Suspense, Lisa Unger, for an fun and inspiring chat. She again delights us with her humorous and insightful answers to all our questions. We also recommend Lisa's new novella, Christmas Presents, as a perfect gift for the thriller lover in the family.

Episode Highlights 02:30 - The Season for writing 04:44 - The edgy side of Christmas 06:20 - Comfort food authors 07:40 - Evoking reader joy 08:55 - Omnivorous reader 11:20 - Classic rereads 14:10 - Best piece of writing advice 19:10 - Pivotal events 22:00 - Always about the writing 23:55 - Sleuthfest Guest of Honor

On this week’s Holiday Mix episode, Christie & Cathi ask fun holiday questions and get answers from these amazing crime fiction authors: Michael Farris Smith, Lisa Unger, Alan Orloff, and Peg Tyre. Laugh your way through this little diversion from the holiday stress. You might even get some ideas!