A podcast from Conundrum Publishing featuring the book industry's finest talents. Hosted by international bestselling author Matt James. SUBSCRIBE on YouTube and with your favorite podcast app!
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Want to write a thriller? Need ideas for your thriller's plot? Hosted by the authors of action-adventure thriller novels, Kevin and Nick are no strangers to researching the arcane, mysterious, phenomenal, and fascinating realities of our world. In each episode of the Stuff That's Real podcast, your hosts invite you to encounter unbelievable — yet utterly real — nuggets of truth. What's more, they'll dive into how these topics might parlay into a great, science-based thriller plot. From the F ...
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Join journalist Kirk McElhearn, author of Take Control of Scrivener, as he interviews writers of all kinds about their processes, routines, and how they use Scrivener, the app dedicated to long-form writing. Writers share their experiences, their different approaches to getting words down on the page, and how they use Scrivener. Whether you’re a Scrivener user or just interested in writing, this podcast has something for you.
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Everything you’ve always wanted to know about succeeding in the world of writing and publishing. Learn practical writing techniques, go behind-the-scenes and discover how real-life authors got their big break. Uncover the creative processes of writers who have made it. Your host is Valerie Khoo – author, journalist, creative and CEO of the Australian Writers’ Centre.
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Writers, Ink: Your backstage pass to the world's most prolific authors
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What does it take to succeed as a writer? Join host J.D. Barker and a panel of industry experts as they pull back the curtain and offer rare insights from the household names found on bookshelves worldwide. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writersink/support
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How do the best writers get to work? In every episode, we'll chat to an author about what they do through a day. Where do they work? What time do they start? How do they plan their time and maximise their creativity, in order to plot and publish a bestseller? Some are frantic night-owls, others roll out of bed into their desks, and a few lock themselves away in the woods - but none have a regular 9 to 5, and we'll find out how they've managed it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo ...
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Shed Talks is a good humoured show about well being, mental health and coping with life – what happens when things go wrong, and what you can do to get better and stay well. Shed Talks is hosted by Jeremy Thomas – a funny guy with experience of serious mental illness, and an advocate of good mental health. Jeremy is going to be in conversation with interesting people drawn from the world of Film, TV, Music, Books, Crime, Gardening, and Business. Interesting people who have achieved something ...
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Could watching TV can make you a better writer? We think so. We’re a group of Story Grid editors analyzing hit TV series to help you understand how great writers create masterful crime, thriller, love, society stories and more. If you're writing a novel, screenplay or TV series, our show will help you look at storytelling from an editor's perspective. New episodes are released every Thursday and our Show Notes are available at www.sgshowrunners.com
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Want a behind-the-scenes look into some of history’s most famous security incidents? Are you a corporate security professional looking to grow your understanding of the industry? Want to learn what it takes to break the bias as a woman in this field? The Ontic Protective Intelligence Podcast brings some of the greatest minds in safety, security, and protection together to shape how we view the industry's future.
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Winner of the 2024 Positive Change Podcast Awards for Best Host and Best Book Podcast. Online for Authors is the only podcast with a host that personally reads and reviews indie-written fiction and inspirational/memoirs for avid readers who want to add books for their TBR beyond what they can find on the NYT best sellers list. As an award-winning host, Teri M Brown’s goal for Online for Authors is to introduce avid readers to characters they’d like to invite to lunch. If you read more than 4 ...
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The Authors on the Air Global Radio Network is an international digital media corporation featuring radio talk shows, podcasts, & book reviewers. We are interested in speaking to writers in all genres and other creative people.
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Ever wonder what goes on in a writer’s head? Me too. How is it the mere spark of an idea can result in hundreds of pages of amazing storytelling? I’m John Stamp, the multi-genre writer of eight novels. I love talking to other writers, comparing notes, talking shop, figuring out their motivation, and the secrets to their success... We talk about writer stuff. Come join us. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerstuff/support
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Jack Strange, author of 'Look Up, Handsome' - Rom-com author discusses finding the right genre, representation, and being inspired by Hallmark movies
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Jack Strange's debut is 'Look Up, Handsome'. It's a festive rom-com about bookshop owner Quinn, who is trying to save his business, only when romantic novelist Noah comes to town, he might provide an unwanted distraction. It's far from the first book he's written, having tried his hand at mysteries, crime, thrillers, but it's rom-com that's landed …
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THE NIGHT WE LOST HIM, new from Laura Dave, NYT bestselling author of THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME
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Laura Dave is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Eight Hundred Grapes and other novels. Her work has been published in thirty-eight countries and The Last Thing He Told Me is a #1 series on Apple TV+. She resides in Santa Monica. Killer Women is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #aut…
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WRITER 627: Award-winning picture book author Sandhya Parappukkaran
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Meet Sandhya Parappukkaran, a picture book author with four wonderful books that have all been shortlisted or have won Premier’s Literary awards. This is a huge achievement for this former food technologist who started writing picture books on a whim not that long ago! Sandhya discusses her journey to becoming an award-winning writer, the inspirati…
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23: SIMON WOODROFFE'S LIFEJACKETS -MOUNTAINEERING, SAILING, SPINAL TAP, THE CROWN, CLARKSON ON THE FARM, TOUCHING THE VOID, ACTION, MEDITATION, IAN DURY, FEEL THE FEAR AND DO IT ANYWAY
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Restoring the Past: Uncovering a Secret in the Pond with Author Rachel Callaghan
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Rachel Callaghan, author of the book Under Water. Rachel, novelist, award-winning essayist, ex-short story writer, and former editor of In Posse on WebDelSol, learned a thing or two about traumatic circumstances and the emotional and psychological damage they cause. Starting Hahnemann Medical Coll…
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Counterterrorism Insights: A Deep Dive with Dr. Matthew Levitt
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Fred Burton interviews Dr. Matthew Levitt, a renowned expert in counterterrorism and intelligence. Dr. Levitt shares insights from his extensive career, including his work with the FBI, his time at the U.S. Department of Treasury, and his current role at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. They discuss the development of interactive mapp…
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Historian and Author Frank Garmon, Jr. on Now, Appalachia
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Historian and Author Frank Garmon, Jr. on Now, Appalachia by Authors on the Air Global Radio NetworkBy Authors on the Air Global Radio Network
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Lou Berney Double Barrel Bluff with Wanda M. Morris Authors on the Air
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What do you get when two of the most talented people in the business get together? Magic. That’s what Wanda M. Morris and Lou Berney bring to Authors on the Air. They’ve both won an enviable list of awards and talk about everything from a writing journey isn’t always a straight line, to what goes into creating memorable characters. This should be r…
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Episode 121: Sarah Johns Makes A Splash with the Debut Novel
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Sarah Johns is a writer and producer. After studying in South Africa, Hungary, Israel and Germany, she graduated from McGill University before attending film school in Sydney, Australia. A brief return to Minnesota became permanent after receiving an offer to work for the Minnesota Film Commission. In between writing sessions for her own projects, …
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This week on Crime Wave: Susan Cory wondered why no architects appear as amateur sleuths—after all, they’re trained to solve puzzles and notice the subtexts of their clients’ reactions. So, she created an excellent mystery series featuring Iris Reid, a Cambridge architect. THE CRYING CROCODILE, book 7, whisks Iris and Luc, her chef boyfriend, away …
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Skates and Pirouettes: Unexpected Love on the Ice with Author Melissa C Diaferia
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Melissa C Diaferia, author of the book Sugar Plum and the Right Winger. Melissa is a talented independent romance author from Toronto, Ontario. Along with her passion for makeup artistry and nail design, Melissa enjoys writing as another creative outlet for her ideas and passions. Here, she is kno…
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Former CIA intelligence officer Taylor Moore and his new book COLD TRAIL.
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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Jena Brown as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including TikTok, Audible's AI voice replica service, and James Blatch's new podcast. Then, stick around for a chat with Taylor Moore! Taylor Moore - "I’m often asked how I ended up at the CIA, a question to which there are more …
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WRITER 626: Lisa Kenway, author of the psychological thriller 'All You Took From Me'.
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Meet Lisa Kenway, author of the psychological thriller All You Took From Me. Lisa shares insights on how her medical background influenced her novel, the exhaustive research involved in writing about medieval reenactment, and the persistence required to secure a publishing deal after three years of pitching. 00:00 Introduction 02:25 Nat Newman's cr…
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Elise Hart Kipness Dangerous Play Authors on the Air
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Critically acclaimed author Elise Hart Kipness is back with Dangerous Play—the second book in her Kate Green series. Sports reporter Kate is covering women’s soccer at the Olympic games when a mysterious death occurs—a death that holds a link to Kate’s past. Secrets, twists, and characters you want to spend time with make Dangerous Play a fun, page…
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Robert Swartwood talks Enemy of the State and how he came to write thrillers
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In the beginning, Robert Swartwood planned to write horror - but realized thrillers were his writer sweet spot. Swartwood is the USA Today bestselling and ITW Thriller Award-winning author of The Killing Room, The Serial Killer’s Wife, No Shelter, Man of Wax, and several other novels. He’s also the author of Girl Gone Mad, One Year Gone, and Dear S…
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In Chuck Tingle's BURY YOUR GAYS, we see what happens when you "make it" but the powers that be want you to head in a different direction to capture the spoils of an algorithm. Let's get rid of the "gay" in your story, it will sell better. When Misha refuses, all hell breaks loose in more ways than one!www.outwithdan.comwww.chucktingle.com…
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Catherine Gray, author of 'Versions of a Girl' - Award-winning journalist talks switching to fiction, giving characters flexibility, and why taking a break from alcohol boosts creativity
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Catherine Gray is an award-winning journalist who has written for The Guardian, Stylist, The Telegraph, Grazia, and many more. She's published 4 non-fiction books, which have sold over a million copies and been translated into 9 languages. She's best known for her book, 'The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober', which takes you through the benefits of go…
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WRITER 625: Bec Nanayakkara on her picture books 'Grow Big Little Seed' and 'The Book Star'.
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Meet Bec Nanayakkara who discusses her journey to becoming a published picture book author. Bec reveals how she got her book deals, her writing techniques, the illustration process, and much more. Also discover how our app recommendation can help you keep track of submissions. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:20 Special Series on Children's Aut…
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Allen Eskens Saving Emma Authors on the Air
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Bestselling author Allen Eskens has earned praise for tightly plotted, emotionally taught legal thrillers. Saving Emma is now available in paperback. The story featuring law professor Boady Sanden earned critical praise and multiple starred reviews. Readers will find Boady back with a complicated case with consequences he couldn’t have predicted. R…
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From Apache Pilot to Author: Don Bentley's Journey to Writing Bestselling Thrillers
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Join us in a conversation with Don Bentley, a New York Times bestselling author famous for his work in the Matt Drake, Tom Clancy Jack Ryan Jr., and Vince Flynn Mitch Rapp series. Don shares his unique experiences from being an Army Apache helicopter pilot to an FBI special agent and how these adventures contributed to his writing. Discover how Don…
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Adam Mitzner Co-hosts On the Air with Florenza
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During this episode of On the Air with Florenza, the master of the mystery genre, Adam Mitzner, joins Florenza to discuss his newest release, The Brothers Kenney. It is a gripping murder mystery that delves deep into family dynamics and the quest for redemption. Former track star Sean Kenney, estranged from his family for years, is drawn back home …
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Writers, Ink Podcast: Episode 259 — The truth behind writing True Crime with bestseller, Stella Sands.
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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Jena Brown as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including Canva, AI, and The Black List. Then, stick around for a chat with Stella Sands! Stella Sands is the bestselling author of six true-crime books: Baby-Faced Butchers, The Dating Game Killer, Behind the Mask, Murder at Yal…
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Audrey Lee The Mechanics Of Memory Authors on the Air
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Debut author Audrey Lee has crafted a stunner of a mystery. Think One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest meets Inception. Hope Nakano has lost a year of memories—and what she can recall is so unsettling that she begins to doubt who she really is. Cutting edge memory treatment or is it? What’s real might be the last thing you wanted to know. An exquisitely…
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EP 144 - Reed Farrel Coleman - BLIND TO MIDNIGHT
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Reed Farrel Coleman joins me to chat about the second Nick Ryan mystery: BLIND TO MIDNIGHT. This character is smart and the story is action packed. It's both hard boiled and tender. RFC is a master at language and setting and character. Simply the best!www.outwithdan.comwww.reedcoleman.comBy Authors on the Air Global Radio Network
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This week on Crime Wave: SAVING MYLES by Carl Vonderau is every parent’s nightmare—Wade and Fiona deplete their savings to send Myles, their troubled teenage son, to rehab. They hope it’s the right thing to do, but he’s furious. A year later, Myles returns, seemingly rehabilitated, and the family begins to heal. But Myles sneaks off to Tijuana to b…
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Blueprints and Whodunits: A Cozy Mystery Unfolds in a Small Town with Author V.S. Gardner
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is V.S. Gardner, author of the book A Killing on Hardee Street. VS Gardner excitedly achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a published author when her first novel, A Killing on Hardee Street, was published in 2020. Holding to the belief that life’s greatest treasures are found in relationships, V.S…
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Thought Garden on Air with Doc Ben Askins - Rewriting the Hero’s Journey
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Welcome to the next episode of the Thought Garden - on Air! Host Alexis Quintal, CEO and Owner of Rosarium PR & Marketing Collective has invited entrepreneurs who have a story to tell come to bring out their inner author on this show. Today's guest is Ben “Doc” Askins, Owner of Advanced Practice Providers and Author of Anti-Hero’s Journey. He is th…
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WRITER 624: Sandie Docker on how to ensure longevity in your author career
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Meet Sandie Docker, who shares her journey and strategies for ensuring longevity in your author career. Sandie emphasises the importance of networking, connecting with readers, and seeking help in areas outside of one’s expertise. She also discusses her role in starting the Northern Beaches Readers Festival and how it has benefited her career. 00:0…
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M.P. Woodward and Shadow State: a candid chat about writing in Clancy's Jack Ryan Jr. series
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Shadow State - book 12 in the Jack Ryan Jr. series - is M. P. Woodward's first Jack Ryan Jr. book. He chats with Terrence about writing in a high profile series already well underway and shares his thoughts about how readers are evolving in their reading preferences. Woodward is a veteran of both US intelligence ops and the entertainment industry. …
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A mermaid in the bathtub a unicorn in the barn—these are just some of the magical problems young Chloe must solve in Bryan Chick's newest book, The Wayfinders. Bryan is the author of The Secret Zoo Series which has sold almost a million copies and been translated into numerous foreign languages. His two newest series, The Super Sports Society (Andr…
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Behind the Scenes: Writing Lessons Learned in the Film Industry with Author Van Haney
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Van Haney, author of the books Stories to Curl Your Toes and Bloody Ever After. Today, Van is here to talk to us about her early career in film, how that shaped her writing, and writing tips she’s learned along the way. Vanessa grew up in the new-age circus known as the entertainment industry. She…
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Julia Dahl I Dreamed Of Falling Authors on the Air
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Small town secrets may play a role in Julia Dahl’s latest, but there is nothing small about this book. I Dreamed of Falling focuses on local reporter, Roman Grady as he tries to find answers behind the death of his longtime girlfriend, Ashley.Authorities are quick to write off Ashley as another statistic of the opioid epidemic, leaving Roman and th…
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J.M. Hall, author of 'A Clock Stopped Dead' - Cosy Crime writer discusses working in long-hand, retirement changing things, and how working as a teacher helps tell stories
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This week's guest is J.M. Hall, who has worked as a playwright, a primary school teacher, and is now a published novelist. Through lockdown he wrote 'A Spoonful of Murder', as a way to deal with a traumatic family situation, that was published in 2021. He's gone on to publish, 'A Brush with Death', and his most recent book 'A Clock Stopped Dead'. T…
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WRITER 623: Exploring the world of children's writing with Cassy Polimeni
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Cassy Polimeni discusses her journey to becoming an author, the process of writing and publishing her books The Garden at the End of the World and Ella and The Amazing Frog Orchestra, and valuable insights into writing for the children's market. 00:00 Introduction to the podcast 02:02 Writing tips with Nat Newman 09:46 Interview with Cassy Polimeni…
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Second Chances on the Eastern Shore: Unveiling a Paranormal Secret with Author Gail Priest
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Gail Priest, author of the book Soul Dancing. Gail has a passion for women’s fiction. Her degrees and work in theatre and counseling psychology inspire her stories of healing from trauma and secrets within families. A dash of romance and her love of second chances are always in the mix. The settin…
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The Intersection of History and Ethics in Intelligence Operations
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In this episode, Fred Burton speaks with Dr. Lewis Sage-Passant, Global Head of Intelligence at Novo Nordisk, about his new book, Beyond States and Spies. Lewis shares insights from his career in military intelligence, private sector intelligence, and his extensive research into the history and ethics of intelligence operations. Tune in to discover…
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Episode 42: William Shaw, Author of Crime Fiction and Adventure Thrillers
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William Shaw writes crime fiction and adventure thrillers. Show notes: William Shaw The Wild Swimmers Aphantasia The Conspirators Raymond Carver: What We Talk About When We Talk About Love Writers just want to be left alone Elly Griffiths: The Locked Room Martin Green: Seven Types of Adventure Tale: An Etiology of a Major Genre The Interpreter Adam…
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The Divine NY Times best selling author Lana Harper returns to OutWithDan to chat about her latest book in her Witches of Thistle Grove series: RISE AND DIVINE. This fun read includes Witches, Magic, Mystery, Love and even a bit of Horror. It really does have something for everyone.By Authors on the Air Global Radio Network
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Crime Wave - Midge Raymond and John Yunker
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This week on Crime Wave: I’ve got two words for you—Tasmanian devils! A remote island off the coast of Tasmania is a refuge for healthy devils. When an Australian wilderness guide embarks on a four-day nature hike on Devils Island with six guests—one disappears and another turns up dead in the midst of a big storm. The rest have to figure out who i…
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Through the Storm: A Teen’s Journey of Anger and Growth with Author Mark R Anderson
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Mark R Anderson, author of the book Sage Among the Pines. Mark, a Fulton Books author, retired after thirty-five years of distinguished service in the Department of Defense and ten years, concurrently, as an officer in the United States Navy Reserve. He completed his most recent book, Sage Among t…
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Publishing on an Amazon imprint with USA Today bestseller, Ann Garvin.
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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Jena Brown as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including Len Riggio, a new bookstore map, and Jack Ryan. Then, stick around for a chat with Ann Garvin! Ann Garvin, Ph.D. is the USA Today Bestselling author and finalist for the Thomas Wolf Fiction Prize. She is the author of s…
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WRITER 622: Louise Southerden on travel writing and her revealing memoir ‘Tiny’
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Meet memoirist Louise Southerden about her book Tiny, which details her experience building a tiny house while going through a challenging relationship. Louise shares her journey into travel writing, the dynamics of writing personal stories, and techniques for capturing the essence of travel experiences. 00:00 Introduction 04:16 Nat Newman’s writin…
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Debut novelist and police officer Adam Plantinga: how his law enforcement work shaped THE ASCENT
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Debut author Adam Plantinga talks about how his work in law enforcement has shaped his writing. As he says – “there’s no shortage of material on the job!” Adam began his career in law enforcement in 2001 as a Milwaukee police officer. He is currently a sergeant with the San Francisco Police Department assigned to street patrol. He lives in the San …
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Kieran Scott Co-hosts On the Air with Florenza
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Kieran Scott brings her distinctive “sharp and stylish” (BookPage, starred review) prose to this breathlessly suspenseful novel that combines Glass Onion with Big Little Lies as three women are implicated in a murder after a wedding goes horribly wrong.“Today, we dive into Kieran Scott’s latest suspenseful novel, where three women are implicated in…
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Santa Montefiore, author of 'The Deverill Chronicles' - World-renowned bestseller discusses finally finding success at home, getting it written before getting it right, and why she needs spirituality
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This week, we're joined by Santa Montefiore. A bestselling author, published across the world, who has sold millions of copies of her 31 novels. She's known for her richly drawn characters, intricate plots, and a deep sense of place, often set in the countrysides of England, Ireland, and Argentina. Her books, including The Deverill Chronicles serie…
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WRITER 621: Children’s author Carla Fitzgerald shares her five must-do tips for aspiring middle-grade authors
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Children’s author Carla Fitzgerald is author of the middle-grade novel How to Break a World Record and Survive Grade 5. Carla shares insights into writing compelling stories for children and offers five must-do tips for aspiring middle-grade authors. Additionally, Nat Newman provides a practical app tip about the benefits of using Google Docs. And …
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Life as an American in the Middle East: Challenges and Connections with Author Catherine W Rouhana
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Catherine W Rouhana, author of the book When the Fudge Trees Bloom. Cathy grew up in the ’50s and ‘60s in a three-bedroom row house in Baltimore, Maryland. She was the second of ten children, seven girls, and three boys. Yikes! You might say. Somewhat cramped? Well, yes, in retrospect. But childre…
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22: Simon Woodroffe talks about being badly bullied, abused at boarding school aged 7. How self esteem, anger, bravado led to drink, drugs, loneliness. Then recovery via 12 Step Groups. Hope! Stage design ...
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Simon Woodroffe. OBE is an original Dragon on Dagon's Den and founder of the Yo Sushi restaurant chain. He believes in people doing things that are outside of their comfort zone. He talks about abandonment, being sent to boarding school aged seven, and being bullied and abused by the the Headmaster. The subsequent fear, low self esteem and anger he…
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SO WITCHES WE BECAME With Jill Baguchinsky
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In this episode of Quills & Chills, I am joined by Jill Baguchinsky, the author of the queer YA horror novel 'So Witches We Became.' Our conversation covers Jill's unique experiences growing up on a barrier island in Florida, her early love for horror, especially Stephen King, and the inspiration behind her latest book. Delve into Jill's writing pr…
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In this episode of Quills & Chills, I sit down with author Sam Ripley to discuss his latest book, 'The Rule of Three.' We explore Ripley's journey into writing, his process, and the inspirations behind his suspenseful novel that delves into urban legends and paranoia. Ripley shares insights on character development, narrative structure, and the cha…
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