Lucy Burdette Spills the Key West Tea ☕📚 Get comfy with your favorite cocktail because we're diving deep into the world of Key West Food Critic Mysteries with the fabulous Lucy Burdette! This conversation was pure gold—we're talking character inspirations, behind-the-scenes book secrets, and yes, she teased her brand-new book coming next July (working title: "A Dash of Deception"—but she's open to suggestions, people!).

Ever wondered what it was really like to grow up in Key West during its wildest days? Grab a drink, because you're about to find out. We're sitting down with Richie, a third-generation conch, former commercial fisherman, and author of the must-read book, "Key West: A Smuggler's Tale."

Ever wonder what happens when a die-hard Jimmy Buffett fan who's also a professor starts writing books set in Key West? You get HR Gordon, and let me tell you, it's a whole vibe. This month's book club episode is a special one. I'm sitting down with the amazing HR Gordon, author of "Fins and Flames," to talk about everything from growing up as a "parakeet" to turning Buffett songs into beachy romance and mystery novels.

Ever wonder why so many famous authors ended up in Key West? This isn't just a place for sunsets and cocktails; it's a sanctuary for storytellers. Let's be honest, Key West gets under a writer's skin. From Ernest Hemingway's legendary home to Judy Blume's modern-day bookstore, the island is packed with literary history. Today, we're taking a tour of the creative souls who found their inspiration under the palm trees.