Author Archives: shanessagluhm

A Woman of Many Voices: Interview with an Audiobook Narrator

On the eve of the audiobook release for A River of Crows (produced by Tantor Media), I thought it would be fun to share a behind the scenes look at the recording process. I reached out to the extremely talented narrator Jessica Marchbank (AKA Lu Banks), and she agreed to be interviewed for my blog.Continue reading “A Woman of Many Voices: Interview with an Audiobook Narrator”

Songs and Storytelling

Last week my husband and I watched the ACM awards and were glad to see Hardy and Lanie Wilson win an award for Music Event of the Year with their song, Wait in the Truck, a powerful story of domestic violence and vigilante justice. That got us talking about songs that tell great stories. NotContinue reading “Songs and Storytelling”

A River of Crows-Indies Today Review

I’m thrilled to share another wonderful editorial review for A River of Crows, courtesy of Jennifer Jackson for Indies Today. When Sloan left the backwater town of Mallowater, Texas, in her rearview mirror, she had no intention of returning home. Ever. And it’s hard to blame her. Twenty years ago was the beginning of the endContinue reading “A River of Crows-Indies Today Review”

A River of Crows-Lone Star Literary Life Review

Very proud to share the latest editoral review courtesy  of Lone Star Literary Life. “It was cruel how tears never ran out. How the body was capable of producing them forever and ever and ever.” Parents and other adults are supposed to protect and nurture children, not use them as pawns or as a meansContinue reading “A River of Crows-Lone Star Literary Life Review”

A River of Crows-Midwest Book Review

I’m honored to share the first editorial review for A River of Crows, courtesy of D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer at Midwest Book Review: A River of Crows demonstrates that the impact of a child’s disappearance never goes away. Also vanished is the family structure and support system that dissolves under the pressure of a mystery thatContinue reading “A River of Crows-Midwest Book Review”

Ten Dark Fall Reads

I love Halloween and all things scary. R.L. Stine introduced me to the horror genre in my elementary school library, and by the time I graduated high school, I’d read every Stephen King book in our public library. Now, I find myself more enticed by eerie and atmospheric books rather than strictly horror. For me,Continue reading “Ten Dark Fall Reads”

My Ten Favorite True Crime Podcasts

I’ve been on a true crime binge recently. Okay, I’ve actually been on a true crime binge my entire life (thanks Unsolved Mysteries), but I’ve recently gotten really into podcasts. As much as I love a good true crime documentary, by not requiring visual attention, podcasts allow me to get my true crime fix whileContinue reading “My Ten Favorite True Crime Podcasts”

Music and Writing

Does music help you write, or do you find that it gets in the way of writing? I’ve spoken to authors who need complete silence to write, some who wantinstrumental music only, and others who have full-blown playlists. I’m in that third group. I like to have music in the background while I’mwriting. Several studiesContinue reading “Music and Writing”

A River of Crows News

I’m thrilled on this Halloween Eve to announce that yesterday I signed a contract with TouchPoint Press for my sophomore novel, A River of Crows. Be sure to join my Facebook group Readers Roost to stay up to date on all the latest publishing news, cover reveals, book trailers, etc. I can’t wait to shareContinue reading “A River of Crows News”