R&W Spotlight | Cierra Gardner

In-Between the Interview Review | Roses Painted Red by Carolyn G. Beus

In this episode of In-Between the Interview Review, Scott heads to the charming small town of Magnolia Meadows to discuss Roses Painted Red by Carolyn G. Beus—a heartfelt sunshine/grumpy romance filled with emotional depth, healing, and beautifully relatable characters. Blending small-town warmth with honest conversations about anxiety, toxic family dynamics, and vulnerability, this romance proves that some love stories bloom slowly—but leave the deepest impact. Connect with Carolyn G. Beus https://www.carolyngbeus.com [https://www.carolyngbeus.com/]   TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@carolyngbeusbooks?_t=ZP-90R4pdTW0QY&_r=1]    Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/carolyngbeusbooks/]  Roses Painted Red [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXV89Q1H?tag=112751-carolyngbeusbooks-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&ascsubtag=srctok-c22f9b197c3571bd&btn_ref=srctok-c22f9b197c3571bd] Thanks For Waiting [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRF6YT8S?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_mwn_dp_5V48M7WF28330YPEPJMD&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_mwn_dp_5V48M7WF28330YPEPJMD&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_mwn_dp_5V48M7WF28330YPEPJMD&bestFormat=true&csmig=1&ascsubtag=srctok-ee5d27b3c9b264ea&btn_ref=srctok-ee5d27b3c9b264ea] Thanks For Nothing [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKRBY4L1?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_mwn_dp_81J6AJGPYSAXF7DXB0XD&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_mwn_dp_81J6AJGPYSAXF7DXB0XD&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_mwn_dp_81J6AJGPYSAXF7DXB0XD&bestFormat=true&csmig=1&ascsubtag=srctok-ffe8caead6315c8d&btn_ref=srctok-ffe8caead6315c8d] R&W Event Tickets: Use Code JoinUS  https://readerswritersevents.com/product-category/seattle-2026/ [https://readerswritersevents.com/product-category/seattle-2026/]

R&W Spotlight | K.L. Parsons

In this special Readers & Writers Author Spotlight, Scott sits down with Washington-based romance author K.L. Parsons to discuss her love of writing humor-filled, adventure-packed romances inspired by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. From hiking trails and mountain towns to swoony romance and laugh-out-loud moments, K.L. shares the inspirations behind her stories, her writing journey, and the books readers have fallen in love with. Connect with K.L. Parsons and pick up her books Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/klparsonsbooks?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]  LinkTree [https://linktr.ee/klparsonsbooks?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnpaeOiMKHiwwC2CdmknmXqCvwbp0gQi7_jtZk6Fi61PSKcyyUB4xDRUYjCKY_aem_Onjwb9_-wH-Tk_d9EiEwXg]  TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@klparsonsauthor?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] Love by a Landslide [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1MW8W8] Love Under Snowfall [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCM3QB96?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_9FXX3NYGJ5HG35ME67CD&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_9FXX3NYGJ5HG35ME67CD&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_9FXX3NYGJ5HG35ME67CD&bestFormat=true]    Love on a Ledge [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DX4P5JZR?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_2TGY92BKGB8H6C0AVT7G&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_2TGY92BKGB8H6C0AVT7G&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_2TGY92BKGB8H6C0AVT7G&bestFormat=true&csmig=1] Capture My Flag [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJ78XHGZ]  R&W Event Tickets: Use Code JoinUS  https://readerswritersevents.com/product-category/seattle-2026/ [https://readerswritersevents.com/product-category/seattle-2026/]

The Writer’s Table with Sarah Madeline | A Handy Duo

Pull up a chair for a very special episode of Scott's Table as we do something we've never done before... go LIVE! Returning for her third appearance on the podcast, Sarah Madeline joins Scott to discuss her newest release, A Handy Duo, the third book in the beloved Thornwood Valley series. And a very special guest Sarah Moore joins us. Connect with Sarah Madeline: Linktree with all her socials & shop [https://linktr.ee/sarahmadelineauthor] A Handy Duo [https://www.amazon.com/Handy-Duo-Thornwood-Valley-Book-ebook/dp/B0G66PHT94?ref_=saga_ast_ss_dsk_dp]  Fowl Match on Amazon [https://a.co/d/9ptI921] A Merry Pair at B&N [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-merry-pair-sarah-madeline/1148515572] A Merry Pair on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2QXQGBQ?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_mwn_dp_QP0KY2HDJBTKZWC2H9WZ&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_mwn_dp_QP0KY2HDJBTKZWC2H9WZ&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_mwn_dp_QP0KY2HDJBTKZWC2H9WZ&bestFormat=true] R&W Event Tickets: Use Code JoinUS  https://readerswritersevents.com/product-category/seattle-2026/ [https://readerswritersevents.com/product-category/seattle-2026/]

R&W Spotlight | Cierra Gardner

This week on Scott’s Table, Scott sits down with author Cierra Gardner for a heartfelt and fun conversation about motherhood, overcoming life’s challenges, and building unforgettable romance worlds filled with spice, emotion, and hidden connections between stories. Cierra shares how her writing journey began while sitting beside her son during brain surgery and how storytelling became an escape that eventually turned into a passion for creating interconnected romance and fantasy worlds readers can’t get enough of. Connect with Cierra Gardner & Get Her Books Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/author_cierra_gardner?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] https://cierragardner.com/ [https://cierragardner.com/]  The CEO's Smut Writer [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWL2VLPF?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_4DFVYRJY2PW6TX2NYQ32&language=en-US] Cryptic Heartbeat [https://www.amazon.com/Cryptic-Heartbeat-Bound-Honor-Book-ebook/dp/B0FM4CC7N3/ref=books_amazonstores_desktop_mfs_author_smart_catalog_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=cLAyn&content-id=amzn1.sym.aec507cb-142c-4f68-9ae5-803b8e7b33f1&pf_rd_p=aec507cb-142c-4f68-9ae5-803b8e7b33f1&pf_rd_r=136-4197243-0828222&pd_rd_wg=1FrEo&pd_rd_r=f8d8b0f6-c54d-48a5-b7d5-92b4d0918237] Scales and Scars [https://www.amazon.com/Scales-Scars-Cierra-Gardner-ebook/dp/B0G6T5866L/ref=books_amazonstores_desktop_mfs_author_smart_catalog_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=cLAyn&content-id=amzn1.sym.aec507cb-142c-4f68-9ae5-803b8e7b33f1&pf_rd_p=aec507cb-142c-4f68-9ae5-803b8e7b33f1&pf_rd_r=136-4197243-0828222&pd_rd_wg=1FrEo&pd_rd_r=f8d8b0f6-c54d-48a5-b7d5-92b4d0918237] R&W Event Tickets: Use Code JoinUS  https://readerswritersevents.com/product-category/seattle-2026/ [https://readerswritersevents.com/product-category/seattle-2026/]

Behind the Readers & Writers Event with Shauna Kruse

This week on Scott’s Table, I’m joined by , the organizer behind the incredible Readers & Writers Event happening July 25th in Seattle. In this special episode, we go behind the scenes of what it takes to build a reader and author event centered around community, indie authors, and the love of books. Shauna shares how the event began, what attendees can expect this year, the importance of supporting indie creators and small businesses, and why events like this matter so much to the book world. If you’ve ever wanted to attend a book event that feels welcoming, passionate, and community-driven, this episode is for you. Connect with Shauna and get your tickets Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/readersandwritersauthorevents?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Tickets [https://readerswritersevents.com/product-category/seattle-2026/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnUKmX54TpmlYnj29otoaNdUi4B03Rh7kK5Z7IXfeEtGHLURiIdAx7CIt-6Xk_aem_vA_QrEfOijKTwAwb5mJ5Bw&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio]  Use Code JoinUs for $5 GA Tickets