Author Interviews Rick Skwiot 7/11/2025

David Shield welcomes Rick Skwiot, the award-winning author, to discuss his new book The Bootlegger’s Wife. Rick talks about his father and his life, which is where he draws his inspiration and characters.

The Bootlegger’s Wife frames the story of twelve-year-old A.J. Nowak’s search for identity after being orphaned by World War II. Ultimately, A.J. faces a self-defining decision: whether to avenge her death by his own hand.