What happens when a lawyer walks away from everything to follow the pull of storytelling—and ends up writing about the future of artificial intelligence?

In this episode of Plot Twist Radio, Mark Peres shares his incredible journey from civil litigation to professor of leadership and ethics, and ultimately to author. We dive into his novel The Accord, a philosophical thriller exploring the emotional and ethical complexities of human-AI relationships, as well as his deeply personal memoir The Man Who Lived a Hundred Lives.

This conversation explores career pivots, creative identity, grief, storytelling, and how fiction can help us understand the rapidly evolving world of AI.

🎧 Topics include:
• Leaving law to pursue purpose
• Writing character-driven fiction
• The future of artificial intelligence
• Grief, memory, and storytelling
• How real life inspires powerful narratives

If you’re interested in writing, AI, personal growth, or powerful life pivots—this episode is for you.

👉 Listen now and discover why the best plot twists aren’t written… they’re lived.

Where to find Mark:

www.markperes.com

In this episode of Plot Twist Radio, host Erin Egnatz sits down with author Stuart Jaffe, the creative mind behind the Max Porter Paranormal Mysteries and Pathway Ring series.

With over 70 books spanning paranormal mystery, science fiction, fantasy, and thriller genres, Stuart shares how he blends real historical events with supernatural elements like ghosts, magic, and hidden worlds. From discovering little-known World War II history in North Carolina to building long-running book series, this conversation dives deep into the craft of storytelling.

Stuart also opens up about:

• Writing across multiple genres without burning out
• The balance between mystery and the supernatural
• Creating grounded paranormal worlds that feel real
• The differences between writing plays and novels
• Building long-running series and keeping characters consistent
• His upcoming projects, including a new dragon horror novel

If you’re a fan of ghost stories, paranormal investigations, historical mysteries, or sci-fi storytelling, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now and discover the stories behind the stories.

Where to find Stuart:

Website

Facebook

Episode Tags:

• paranormal mysteries
• ghost stories podcast
• writing tips for authors
• Stuart Jaffe interview
• Max Porter paranormal mysteries
• sci fi writing advice
• fantasy author interview
• ghost hunting stories
• historical mystery books
• how to write a book series

What happens when you finally stop saying “one day” and start writing your story?

In this episode of Plot Twist Radio, host Erin Egnatz sits down with UK-based thriller author Gemma Denham to talk about her journey from children’s book illustrator to suspense novelist—and how a “before 40” bucket list changed everything.

Gemma shares the inspiration behind her debut novel The Storm, a chilling locked-room mystery set in England’s Lake District, where a remote retreat turns deadly after guests are trapped by a storm. She also gives an inside look at her upcoming psychological thriller The Inheritance, a haunting story that blurs the line between reality and paranoia.

They dive into:

• Writing suspense and crafting plot twists that keep readers guessing
• The difference between visual storytelling and novel writing
• How to build tension in atmospheric settings
• Balancing writing with family life and a full-time job
• Why it’s never too late to start writing your first novel

Whether you’re a thriller fan, an aspiring author, or someone sitting on a dream you’ve been putting off—this episode is your sign to go for it.

🎧 Listen now and discover your next plot twist.

Where to find Gemma:

Website

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