Episode 69: A Time to Thrill – Conversation with Aime Austin – featuring Shirley Hailstock
I loved getting the chance to talk with Shirley Hailstock, who has spent decades writing and championing Black romance. She was there when Black romance was still fighting for space on bookstore shelves—and later became an early indie author, long before independent publishing became the industry it is today. And it all started with a […]
Politics of Justice #19 | Chapters 35 – End | Ransomed Deep Dive featuring Legal Thriller Author Aime Austin
In this final episode of the Ransomed deep dive on Politics of Justice, we close out Chapters 35–41, where the case against Judge Eamon Brody reaches a jury, and every character has to reckon with what a federal prosecution can and cannot deliver. The story widens beyond one judge. When evidence surfaces outside the courtroom, […]
Politics of Justice #18 | Chapters 32 – 34 Ransomed Deep Dive featuring Legal Thriller Author Aime Austin
In this episode of Politics of Justice, we dive into Chapters 32–34 of Ransomed, where the pursuit of justice enters its most public—and most personal—phase. As Judge Eamon Brody’s federal trial gets underway, we examine the extraordinary challenge of prosecuting abuses of power. These chapters shine a light on what it takes for vulnerable victims […]
Politics of Justice #17 | Chapters 26–31 Ransomed Deep Dive featuring Legal Thriller Author Aime Austin
In this episode of Politics of Justice, we dive into Chapters 26–31 of Ransomed, where private suspicions evolve into a federal investigation, forcing every character to confront the cost of loyalty, ambition, and justice. As Casey begins to connect troubling pieces of the puzzle surrounding Judge Eamon Brody, we explore the difficult position lawyers face […]
Politics of Justice #16: Ransomed Deep Dive — Chapters 23–25 featuring Legal Thriller Author Aime Austin
In this episode of Politics of Justice, we dive into Chapters 23–25 of Ransomed, where the hidden costs of power become impossible to ignore. View this on YouTube! Claire’s custody case reaches a dangerous turning point as Judge Eamon Brody’s influence extends well beyond the courtroom. What initially appears to be an ordinary family court […]