Best William Bernhardt Podcasts (2024)

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Psychological Thrills with Lori Brand 37:04

3d ago37:04

37:04

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Lori Brand, the author of a fascinating new novel that touches on many important issues, Bodies To Die For. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts Host William Bernhardt's new novel, Justice For All (Daniel Pike Legal Thrille…

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Mystery & Suspense with Connie Berry 43:34

10d ago43:34

43:34

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Connie Berry, author of A Collection of Lies, her fifth Kate Hamilton mystery. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts It's Father's Day! And Tony Awards Day! And Picard Day! Chapter 2: News 1) AI-Narrataed Audiobooks Selling …

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Courtroom Chills with Caroline Cleveland 37:52

14d ago37:52

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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Caroline Cleveland, author of When Cicadas Cry. Chapter 1: Introduction You can now order William Bernhardt's latest novel, Justice For All, the 8th Daniel Pike legal thriller, featuring a crossover with Kenzi Rivera (Splits…

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Writing, Books, Pencils & Alida Winternheimer 17:56

21d ago17:56

17:56

In this summer summer episode, bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt interview Alida Winternheimer, award-winning author, developmental editor, contributor to WriterCon Magazine, and host of the Substack newsletter A Room Full of Books and Pencils.By William Bernhardt

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On the Craft of Sci-Fi Romance: A Conversation with Lina Hart 37:44

26d ago37:44

37:44

In this episode of Talking Book Publishing, hosts Kathleen Kaiser and Adanna Moriarty delve into a fascinating conversation with Lina Hart, the author of The Spectral Series, a new sci-fi romance supernatural series. Lina's unique journey to becoming an indie author, shaped by her lifelong love for sci-fi, particularly Star Trek, is sure to inspire…

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Gaslamp Fantasy with Becca Fox 38:01

1M ago38:01

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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Becca Fox, author of the new gaslamp fantasy, Asta and the Barbarians, part of her Chosen by the Masters series. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts The WriterCon Retreat at Canebrake is only two months away! From July 17-21, we'll …

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LIVE from the WriterCon Cruise with Sands, Johnson & Smith! 45:28

2M ago45:28

45:28

LIVE FROM THE WRITERCON CRUISE 2024! Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview agent Katharine Sands, SF/Fantasy author RJ Johnson, and USA Today-bestselling Romance writer Lauren Smith. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts This has been our largest group of cruise…

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FECKing Around with Chaz Ebert 45:48

2M ago45:48

45:48

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (Lara Bernhardt has the week off) discusses the latest news from the book world, offers writing tips, and interviews Chaz Ebert, CEO of Roger Ebert Digital (named for her late husband, the Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic) and author of the new book It's Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity Through Forgive…

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Action and Adventure with Jake Lynch 27:40

2M ago27:40

27:40

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Jake Lynch, author of action/adventure and spiritual novels including his latest, Broken to Beautiful. Chapter 1: Openting Thoughts Bill and Jesse ruminate about why tax season is particularly hard for writers. Cha…

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Fantasy and Family with S.L. Dooley 34:43

3M ago34:43

34:43

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview S.L. Dooley, fantasy author of The Cold Moon Carnival and many other books. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts Everyone is getting ready for the 2024 WriterCon Cruise, departing April 21! Chapter 2: News 1) Poetry Had Its…

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Memoir, Moms & Muhammed Ali with Thomas Hauser 35:27

3M ago35:27

35:27

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Thomas Hauser, sports writer and author of the new momoir My Mother and Me. Btw, the sad whining you hear during the interview is our dog, Baxter—sad because no one is paying attention to him while we record, but o…

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On The Power of Unity: Navigating the Future of Writing and Publishing 45:46

3M ago45:46

45:46

Welcome to a pivotal episode of "Talking Book Publishing," where your hosts Kathleen and Adanna discuss the transformative merger reshaping the landscape for writers and publishers alike. Join us as we delve into an enlightening conversation with Gary Young, the president of the Independent Writers of Southern California (IWOSC), and Stephen Sanche…

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Writing Women and War with Bharati Sen 30:00

3M ago30:00

30:00

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Bharati Sen, author of My War My Child. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts Looking forward to the WriterCon Cruise... Chapter 2: News 1) NY Pub Veterans Create a New Publishing House 2) Author Sues Amazon over Pirated Boo…

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WriterCon Presents: Stories That Change Us 7:08

3M ago7:08

7:08

Host William Bernhardt shares a special episode of a new podcast, Stories That Change Us, featuring a discussion of The Princess Bride. Enjoy this special interim installment! We'll be back with regular WriterCon programming next week.By William Bernhardt

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On Maximizing Your Memoir's Reach: Effective Social Media Strategies 45:59

3M ago45:59

45:59

Unlock the secrets to successful memoir marketing in this insightful episode of "Talking Book Publishing," where hosts Kathleen and Adanna welcome digital marketing maven Lisa Angle and author Bee Bloeser. Dive deep into the art of creating captivating social media content that resonates and engages. Learn how platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and …

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Getting Cranky with Steven Joseph 36:13

4M ago36:13

36:13

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Steven Joseph, author of Cranky Superpowers. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts This podcast is being released on Oscar Sunday, so the Crew make their predictions, including one involving a red carpet gown, and ponder why…

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The Child's Journey with Kelly Anne Manuel 38:20

4M ago38:20

38:20

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Kelly Anne Manuel, a children's book author who is launching 31 books at the same time. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts Only one week left to register for the WriterCon Cruise! Lara is already packing! Over 20+ hours o…

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Navigating Modern Romance with Lauren Smith 44:46

4M ago44:46

44:46

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Lauren Smith, bestselling romance author of many popular books, including Dukes & Diamonds. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts Why don't we have the literary equivalent of a Taylor Swift? Chapter 2: News 1. Florida Censor…

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On Enhancing Your Manuscript: Insights from Editor Lynn Varon 37:47

4M ago37:47

37:47

Join hosts Kathleen and Adanna for another insightful episode of Talking Book Publishing as they get into the nitty-gritty of manuscript editing with Lynn Varon, a seasoned editor. Lynn sheds light on common manuscript pitfalls while sharing her editing journey fueled by a lifelong passion for reading and a keen eye for good writing. Drawing from h…

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Guest Episode: UnFreakingBelievable! 57:22

5M ago57:22

57:22

Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt interview the hosts of the new UnFreakingBelievable podcast, Betsey Kulakowski (The Veritas Codex series), Jennifer Labranche, and JB Caine, who will present incredible true stories each episode. They explain what the podcast is about and where it came from—then present a special episode for listeners …

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Find Your Writing Bliss with Katharine Sands 39:44

5M ago39:44

39:44

Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news in the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Katharine Sands, the highly-sought-after literary agent from the Sarah Jane Freymann Agency. Opening Thoughts Yes, Bill and Lara are married and live together, they just broadcast from different rooms. But it doesn't matter be…

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Chills and Thrills with Debbie Babitt 41:21

5M ago41:21

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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Debbie Babitt, thriller author of First Victim and Saving Grace. Opening Remarks The WriterCon podcast is praised on social media...by Pirr. News Your hosts make prognostications for 2024 on critical book-world topics, like …

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Finding Inspiration with Micah Leydorf 36:10

5M ago36:10

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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing and publishing tips, and interview Micah Leydorf, inspirational writer of The Unseen Battle. Opening Thoughts Bill's thriller Dark Eye (2005) has been banned in Florida. He is very excited about it. Lara is more excited about the forthcoming Wr…

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With William Bernhardt 50:13

6M ago50:13

50:13

On Crafting Stories and Breaking Myths: A Deep Dive into Writing Welcome to Season Four of Talking Book Publishing, hosted by Kathleen and Adanna. In this episode, they are joined by the renowned best-selling author and creator of the Red Sneaker Writing series, William Bernhardt. The conversation delves into the significance of story structure and…

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Landing Movie/TV Book Deals with Erin Heinecke 25:08

6M ago25:08

25:08

Happy New Year! For our final episode of 2023, we're combining two previous interviews (from two separate episodes) with Erin Heinecke. Erin is with the largest firm in the US specializing in book-to-movie deals, which saw a big upswing in 2023. How can you be a part of this? Listen to Erin. We'll be back in 2024 with more interviews, more writing …

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Talking Book Publishing with Jay Hartman 50:13

6M ago50:13

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On the Horizon: Exploring the Evolving Publishing Landscape Dive into the dynamic world of Talking Book Publishing with hosts Kathleen Kaiser and Adanna Moriarty, joined by the charismatic small publisher Jay Hartman in our last episode of 2023. Jay shares his love for books, the challenges traditional bookstores face, and the evolving industry lan…

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Writing Inspirational Holiday Stories with Dan Short 36:06

6M ago36:06

36:06

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Dan Short, co-author of The Santa Claus Chronicles, with Rene Gutteridge. Note: Due to the circumstances—Dan giving us an interview between Santa gigs—the audio is imperfect. Apologies, but we didn't want you to mi…

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Writing for Games with Dan Martin 47:47

6M ago47:47

47:47

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Dan Martin, head writer for Star Trek: Resurgence and many other computer/video games. He has also worked as a Hollywood script reader. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts Jesse is elated by the prospect of a guest relatin…

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Finding Your Writing Process with Rebecca Hanover 35:55

7M ago35:55

35:55

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Rebecca Hanover, New York Times-bestselling author of The Last Applicant. Opening Remarks Thanksgiving has passed, but a new and bigger holiday looms on the horizon... News (4:25) 1) Pirr Ai Program Helps You Write…

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Steve Berry Tells You How to Write! 36:10

7M ago36:10

36:10

Happy Thanksgiving weekend! We're taking the week off, but just so you don't have to go without, we're sending you this holiday re-release of two 2020 interivews with the brilliant novelist Steve Berry. You'll be amazing at how honest he is—and how helpful his thoughts are—to writers at all stages of their careers. So don't eat too much, take a lon…

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From Sports to Fiction with Jerry Izenberg 47:10

8M ago47:10

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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Jerry Izenberg, acclaimed sportswriter, memoirist, and author of After the Fire. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts (0;49) Would you go on a Meet Your Favorite Authors Cruise? How do we make this happen? Send me your ideas: willber…

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Wendelin Van Draanen 47:27

8M ago47:27

47:27

On Navigating the Publishing World Discover what sets Wendelin Van Draanen apart on this episode of Talking Book Publishing. We sit down with the accomplished YA Author as she shares her incredible journey of publishing more than thirty books and offers invaluable insights. The conversation delves into crafting captivating narratives and navigating…

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Keep Moving Forward with William Martin 43:23

8M ago43:23

43:23

Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview William Martin, NYT-bestselling author of December '41 and many other historical thrillers. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts WriterCon Magazine needs a better name! Send your suggestions to: willbern@gmail.com And the second issu…

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The End of the World According to Susy Smith 35:00

8M ago35:00

35:00

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Susy Smith, author of the new dystopian novel, Ascendant. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts A few times a year we will release interviews from previous episodes—WriterCon Classics. Chapter 2: News a) Open AI Sued for Cop…

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Talking Book Publishing with Kathleen and Adanna 42:09

8M ago42:09

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On Unleashing the AI Revolution in Book Promotion and Transforming Your Success Discover the exciting realm of AI in book promotion as Kathleen and Adanna take you on a captivating journey. Uncover an AI's ability to create fictional legal cases that sparked court controversy and see how it spices up content with adjectives, adverbs, and emojis. Th…

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Sophisticated Suspense with Gary Braver 49:00

8M ago49:00

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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Gary Braver, author of many intelligent thrillers and a new novel, Rumor of Evil. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts Join the excitement and subscribe to the all-new WriterCon Magazine. Eight times a year you will receive this digi…

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Talking Book Publishing with Dave Chesson 43:11

9M ago43:11

43:11

On Unlocking Amazon's Hidden Categories: A Path to Publishing Success Join us for an eye-opening episode that will supercharge your publishing journey and leave you ahead of the game. In this riveting conversation, hosts Kathleen and Adanna dive deep into the heart of Amazon's latest category conundrum with Amazon expert Dave Chesson of Kindleprene…

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Mining History for Thrills with Boyd & Beth Morrison 37:57

9M ago37:57

37:57

Bestselling authors William & Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Boyd & Beth Morrison, authors of The Last True Templar. William would like to state that he does know the difference between "present" and "prevent," although often his tongue does not. Chapter 1: Introduction William Benrhard…

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Writing Books and TV with Lee Goldberg 38:39

9M ago38:39

38:39

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Lee Goldberg, author of Malibu Burning. Chapter 1: Intro The WriterCon Wrap-Up William Bernhardt's new novel, Partners in Crime Chapter 2: News a) Writing Programs Used as Therapy in Prison b) FairyLoot Charms Read…

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LIVE from WriterCon: Lisa Gardner, Tosca Lee, John Wooley & Barry Friedman 35:36

9M ago35:36

35:36

LIVE from WriterCon 2023! Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Rene Gutteridge discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview New York Times-bestselling authors Lisa Gardner and Tosca Lee, plus freinds of the podcast John Wooley (Old Fears) and Barry Friedman (Jack S***). Chapter 1: Introduction WriterCon Wrap-u…

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Talking Book Publishing with Kristen McGuiness 52:13

10M ago52:13

52:13

On a Mission for Change: Unveiling the Rise of a New Publishing House In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Kristen McGuiness, a prolific author and visionary founder of Rise Books. Kristen shared her incredible journey in publishing, from working at the big five houses to becoming an accomplished writer. Her upcom…

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True Crime Thrills with Sara DiVello 39:47

10M ago39:47

39:47

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt, Lara Bernhardt, and Rene Gutteridge discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Sara DiVello, author of a new book based on an true historical incident—Broadway Butterfly. Chapter 1: Introduction WriterCon is Sept 1-3 in OKC for writers and aspiring writers. Come join us. Rea…

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Talking Book Publishing with Kelly Anne Manuel 42:04

10M ago42:04

42:04

An Uncommon Author's Odyssey: Crafting Modern-Day Nursery Rhymes Step into children's literature with our latest episode of Talking Book Publishing! Join your hosts Kathleen Kaiser and Adanna Moriarty as they dive into a captivating conversation with Kelly Anne Manuel, the brilliant mind behind 31 unique and delightful children's books. Kelly Anne'…

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Editing and Discovering Books with Janene MacIvor 36:35

10M ago36:35

36:35

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt, Lara Bernhardt, and Rene Gutteridge discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interviewsenior editor with Thomas Nelson Publishers, HarperCollins Christian Publishing. For fifteen years, before taking an in-house position, she did freelance management, editing and proofreading. Chatp…

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Bone Up on Writing with Kathy Reichs 32:40

11M ago32:40

32:40

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Rene Gutteridge discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview the author of the bestselling Temperance Brennan series which, of course, was the basis for the Bones television series. To date, she has written twenty-two novels featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Bren…

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Baking a Book with Aimee Runyan 41:42

11M ago41:42

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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Aimee Runyan, author of the new historical novel A BAKERY IN PARIS (August 1, 2023; William Morrow). She has previously enthralled readers with many other historical novels, including last year’s THE SCHOOL FOR GER…

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Talking Book Publishing with Rebecca Inch-Partridge 51:52

11M ago51:52

51:52

Unveiling the Art of Developmental Editing and the Life of a YA Author Dive into the depths of the editing realm with Talking Book Publishing as Kathleen and Adanna converse with acclaimed YA Author Rebecca Inch-Partridge, the brilliant mind behind "Escaping the Dashia." However, this episode offers more than just a glimpse into Rebecca's latest wo…

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Kill a Friend with Lisa Gardner 36:51

11M ago36:51

36:51

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Rene Gutteridge discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Lisa Gardner, the #! New York Times-bestselling author of One Step Too Far and many other great novels. Chapter 1: Introduction WriterCon Keynote Speakers Chapter 2: News 1) Harlequin Launches "Spicy" TikTok-Inspi…

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The Professional Writer's Life with John Wooley 46:46

11M ago46:46

46:46

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Rene Gutteridge discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview John Wooley, a writer, novelist, lecturer, filmmaker, and radio and TV host who specializes in the movies, literature, music, and pop culture. He has written, co-written, or edited nearly 50 books, including his n…

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Talking Book Publishing with Sheila Lowe 51:26

11M ago51:26

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On Making a Living as a Writer In this episode, Kathleen and Adanna enjoyed chatting with Sheila Lowe, a bestselling author whose literary accomplishments are inspiring. Having sold over 400,000 books throughout her career, Sheila joins us to share insights on making a living as a writer. In our conversation, we'll explore Sheila's journey as an au…

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