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Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener!
Hope you are all doing fabulous today. It has been a couple of weeks since our last episode, and Iām excited to be back with another amazing author. We are getting ready to wrap up our season, so stay tuned for all of our amazing guests. This evening, I have the amazing pleasure of chatting with the prolific author Varuni Sinha. We are discussing her new memoir, Golden Handcuffs: An Immigrant's Pursuit of Happiness. Her journey and book will leave you inspired.
Varuni Sinha is a New York City-based writer and multimedia producer. She has written for The Post and Courier, Time Out New York, and created 360-degree campaigns for global brands such as Yamaha and Panasonic. A former guest lecturer at the University of Delhi, she taught āRace and Politics Through Literatureā and wrote a dissertation on the history of Indian comic superheroes, tracing their origin story to Hindu gods and their American cousins. Her paintings have been displayed in solo and group exhibitions in galleries across India. To learn more about Varuni and her incredible works, check out her website at www.varunisinha.com.
Thank you for joining us this evening. Always a pleasure bringing you new books from incredible authors. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You donāt want to miss a single episode.
Happy Listening, DC
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Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener!
Itās the last Monday in September and hope everyone is doing amazing. This evening a dear friend, the talented Mr. Brandon Dragan, is joining us on the podcast. We are discussion his new book, Mr. Bingley, just as a gentleman ought to be. If you are a Jane Austen fan, you are going to love this fabulous retelling of a dear character.
Brandon Dragan is an attorney in Tennessee and winner of the American Bar Association Journal's 2021 Ross Writing Contest. His writing draws on a wide array of influences from modern novelists such as Cormac McCarthy and Richard Yates to classic writers like Fyodor Dostoevsky and Jane Austen. He enjoys a good cigar, road cycling, and is an avid supporter of the Arsenal Football Club. To learn more about Brandon and his fabulous books, check out his site at brandondragan.com.
Thank you for joining us this evening. Always a pleasure bringing you new books from incredible authors. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You donāt want to miss a single episode.
Happy Listening, DC
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Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener!
Hope you are doing amazing on this great September evening. We have an amazing guest with us this evening. Debut author, CC Robinson, is joining us on the podcast. We are discussing her new novel, Divided. This is a Young Adult Dystopian book, and the first in the series. You are going to love this premise, and will be captivated by these characters.
CC Robinson has over two decadesā experience in cross-cultural settings as a medical doctor working in post-civil war nations. She is also an Associate Pastor at a multi-ethnic congregation in Cincinnati, the setting for Divided. When sheās not throwing on her superhero cape to save her characters from their dystopian antics, CC enjoys hiking, gardening, dancing, swimming, and driving her jeep through the woods with her husband and three kids. To learn more about CC and her books, check out her website at https://ccrobinsonauthor.com.
Thank you for joining us this evening. Always a pleasure bringing you new books from incredible authors. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You donāt want to miss a single episode.
Happy Listening, DC
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Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener!
Fall is almost here, and this means we only have a few months left of this season. But donāt panic, we still have amazing authors joining us each week. Today is no exception. We have the talented author, Mr. John R. Miles, with us. We are discussing his new book, Passion Struck. If you were looking for motivation for pushing yourself or your business to the next level, then this is the book for you.
John R. Miles is the dynamic leader behind the globally renowned Passion StruckĀ® podcast and national radio show, where he inspires millions as a pivotal voice in alternative health and leadership. A former U.S. Navy officer and Fortune 50 senior executive, John has made a significant impact as a transformative leader, specializing in intentional behavior change and personal mastery.
An award-winning author, entrepreneur, and celebrated podcast host, John's profound insights and motivational guidance have established him as a visionary in contemporary leadership. He is the author of "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Lifeā. To learn more about Mr. John, the podcast and this incredible book, check out his website at https://johnrmiles.com/.
Thank you for joining us this evening. Always a pleasure bringing you new books from incredible authors. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You donāt want to miss a single episode.
Happy Listening, DC
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Happy Tuesday, Fabulous Listener!
Itās been a very busy week, and I hope you are all doing amazing. This week we have a fabulous guest with a very exciting new series. Please enjoy the talented Mr. Bjorn Leesson with his new book, Runes of the Dokkrsdottir.
Bjorn was born in the Lowcountry of South Carolina a long, long time ago. He has worked in manufacturing all his working life to feed himself but has nourished his mind with the study of many topics; history of all eras, the paranormal, astronomy, writing of different types, photography, archeology, genealogy, vexillology, some other -ologies, even stock car racing for a couple of years, and on and on.
Bjorn finds just about everything fascinating in some way and has been accused of being too easily entertained. A blend of a few of his interests led to the creation of the Thalsparr Universe. The first installment of the series will be āRunes of the Dokkrsdottirā. He currently lives in the Midlands of South Carolina with his wife of 25 years on their hobby farm. To learn more about this exciting series, check out the site https://thalsparr1891.wixsite.com/home.
Thank you for joining us this evening. Always a pleasure bringing you new books from incredible authors. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You donāt want to miss a single episode.
Happy Listening, DC
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Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener!
Happy Labor Day to everyone in the US celebrating this fabulous holiday. Sending you tons of blessing that you are enjoying the fruit of all your labor. This evening, we have the pleasure of having the fabulous debut author, Angela van Breemen joining us. We are chatting about her recent novel, Past Lifeās Revenge. This is a thrilling story with a unique perspective.
Angela van Breemen is a graduate of the University of Guelph with a degree in management economics and was a co-owner of a dental supply company. After the company was sold, she turned her focus to writing, music, and volunteering her time as a website administrator at Procyon Wildlife in Beeton, Ontario.
Her first novel, Past Lifeās Revenge, is a crime thriller with a twist of spiritualism. Angela's genre is writing crime fiction thrillers that explore the use of the paranormal to solve cold cases. She is an avid writer of poetry, belongs to the Wordsmiths Writersā Group based out of Alliston, Ontario and is a member of the Crime Writers of Canada and the South Simcoe Arts Council.
Music and poetry have been an integral part of her life and in April of 2024 she launched her debut album, In The Breeze. Celtic in nature, it includes three original pieces of music, based on her poetry. To learn more about Ms. Angelaās books and music, check out her site at. https://angelavanbreemen.ca/.
Thank you for joining us this evening. Always a pleasure bringing you new books from incredible authors. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You donāt want to miss a single episode.
Happy Listening, DC
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Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener!
Itās the last Monday in August and we had an amazing month packed with incredible authors. This evening we have the pleasure of chatting with the talented Ms. Kate Risse about her new book, Inland. This climate fiction touches on topics of weather changes and the struggle of a family to reunite.
Kate Risse teaches Spanish Language and culture at Tufts University. She lives with her family in Brookline, Massachusetts, and spends time on Dog Island and in the mountains of Vermont. To learn more about the book or Ms. Kateās journey, check out her website at katerisse.com.
Thank you for joining us this evening. Always a pleasure bringing you new books from incredible authors. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You donāt want to miss a single episode.
Happy Listening, DC
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Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener!
Itās a hot summer day here in Texas and I hope you are doing amazing. We have a fabulous guest this evening for us. The talented Mr. Don Sawyer is sharing his new book with us, The Burning Gem.
An educator and writer, Don grew up in Michigan and move to Canada in the 1960s, where he more or less flunked out of his PhD program in Modern Chinese History at the University of British Columbia. This turned out to be a blessing as it opened up a world of opportunity and experiences. From teaching in a small Newfoundland outport to training community workers in West Africa; to teaching adults on a First Nations community in British Columbia to designing a climate change action course for Jamaican youth, he has worked with youth and adults from many backgrounds.
Inevitably, these experiences have made their way into his writing. Don has authored over 12 books, including two Canadian bestsellers. His articles and op-eds have appeared in many journals and most of Canadaās major dailies. He currently lives in St Catharines, Ontario, with Jan Henig Sawyer, his wife of 55 years. To learn more about the fabulous Mr. Don, check out his website at www.donsawyer.org.
Thank you for joining us this evening. Always a pleasure bringing you new books from incredible authors. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You donāt want to miss a single episode.
Happy Listening, DC
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Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener!
Hope you are doing incredible on this fun summer night. This evening, Iām pleased to have the amazing Ms. Jeni Stand with us, chatting about her debut book, Mad Money and Murder. This is a fun cross over of cozy mystery with a touch of paranormal.
Jenni Stand is achieving her lifelong dream of becoming a published author. She was born and raised on Prince Edward Island in Canada, and she now lives in Texas with her husband, daughter, and slightly spastic dog. She has always wanted to be a writer, partially due to being surrounded by everything connected with Anne of Green Gables and Lucy Maud Montgomery and partially due to her love of reading. Growing up, she always had her nose in a mystery book, whether it was Nancy Drew, The Hardy Boys or Trixie Belden.
After years of trying to write a book without success, Jenni was one of the earliest students of Ellie Alexanderās Mystery Writing Masterclass. Since joining, Jenni wrote her first book, āMad Money & Murder: A Pond Investigations Mysteryā. She is currently revising the second book in the series titled āDeath is in the Cardsā, to be released in 2025. She is an Affiliate Member of the Mystery Writers of America.Make sure to check out Jenniās website to learn more about her books and all the fun things she has coming out https://www.jennistand.com.
Thank you for joining us this evening. Always a pleasure bringing you new books from incredible authors. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You donāt want to miss a single episode.
Happy Listening, DC
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Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener!
Iām excited you are joining us for another fun episode of Inside the Minds of Authors. This evening we are chatting with the fabulous Ms. Caroline Ailanthus on her new book, Bifurcation Events.
Caroline Ailanthus is a novelist, blogger, and free-lance writer and editor. Most of her work revolves around science somehow, even her fiction. She is the author of three novels, To Give a Rose, Ecological Memory, and Bifurcation Events, as well as various blogs, short stories, and essays.
Caroline grew up in Delaware and attended various small, odd schools, mostly in New England. She has a BA in Environmental Leadership and an MS in Conservation Biology. She now lives in Maryland with her husband and assorted dogs and cats. When sheās not writing, she can usually be found either walking her beagles or making a complete mess of the kitchen.
To learn more about her blogs or books, check out her site at https://newsfromcaroline.wordpress.com/. While you are there, donāt forget to sign up for the newsletter.
Thank you for joining us this evening. Always a pleasure bringing you new books from incredible authors. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You donāt want to miss a single episode.
Happy Listening, DC
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Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener!
Hope you are all having an amazing Monday evening. Thank you so much for joining us today. This evening, we have an interview with a fabulous author, Ms. Dante. We are discussion her newest book, The Base.
Dante is an author, baker/pastry chef and gardener. Her books have a common thread, that of good and evil, but the stories are very different in settings, characters and conclusions. Her latest book, "The Base", is about the competitive field of military research science, and the spies and thieves who try to steal ideas. If you would like to learn more about Ms. Dante or her books, check out her website at https://www.danteterese.com/.
Thank you for joining us this evening. Always a pleasure bringing you new books from incredible authors. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You donāt want to miss a single episode.
Happy Listening, DC
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Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener!
Hope you are all having an amazing Monday evening. Getting back from a fabulous convention in Savannah to share an incredible podcast. This evening Iām honored to have with us the talented Mr. Russell Zimmerman. We are having a very candid conversation about getting into the world of writing for role-playing games. You are going to have a blast listening to Russell, and his advice will leave you inspired.
Russell 'Rusty' Zimmerman is a freelance writer in the role-playing game, wargame, and video game industries. Originally from California, he now resides in Texas, where he has written the PC game Satellite Reign, and tie-in fiction, sourcebooks, or both, for Mutants and Masterminds, Vampire The Masquerade, Earthdawn, Gangs of the Undercity, and more. He is primarily known for his work within the Shadowrun universe, with fan favorite characters like Dash and Jimmy Kincaid.
Rusty has seen several short stories for BattleTech released in Shrapnel magazine, and has a serial fiction and novels in the pipeline. Most recently, he began writing for the Black Library, creating short fiction set in the Warhammer 40k universe. Rusty is slowly but surely gathering the powers of every role-playing game and video game setting he loves. He's getting too strong! He must be stopped! (We are totally kidding!) We canāt Seriously to see what other fabulous adventures Rusty develops.
Thank you for joining us this evening. Always a pleasure bringing you new books from incredible authors. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You donāt want to miss a single episode.
Happy Listening, DC
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Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener!
Sending you lots of blessings on this fabulous Monday in July. Iām excited you are joining us this evening for powerful conversation with an incredible author on Inside the Minds of Authors. This evening the talented historian and author, Ms. Angie Elita Newell, shares her new book with us, All I See is Violence.
Angie Elita Newell belongs to the Liidlii Kue First Nations from the Northwest Territories, Canada. Trained as a historian but also holding degrees in English literature and creative writing, Angie honors her ancestors through the telling of their stories, celebrating the human soul in the knowing that we are all one. You are going to love her book from a perspective that is not usually seen in literature.
To learn more about the book or the fabulous Ms. Angie, you can check out her site at https://www.angieelitanewell.com. You can also follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/angieelitanewell/.
Thank you for joining us this evening. Always a pleasure bringing you new books from incredible authors. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You donāt want to miss a single episode.
Happy Listening, DC
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Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener!
Hope you are all doing well, my friends, and staying safe on this stormy day. Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. Iām very excited you are joining me this evening for a powerful and empowering conversation with the passionate Ms. Donna D. Conrad. This evening we are discussing her latest novel, the historical fiction book, The Last Magdalene.
Donna Conrad is an award-winning author, journalist, activist, and teacher. Her core values revolve around individual empowerment, a sustaining ideal running through the books she writes. Her writing interests include articles for fine-art periodicals, memoir/narrative non-fiction, as well as historical, flash, and paranormal fiction. She is a regular presenter at writers' conferences.
Donna's life is as varied as her writing. She embraces change as an exciting adventure. She has studied writing with the likes of Alan Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and Jack Whyte. Her first published book, House of the Moon: Surviving the Sixties, is a memoir that explores life in the tumultuous decade that changed the world. Cold Creek Press has acquired her upcoming four-book historical fiction series, āThe Magdalene Chroniclesā. Book One, The Last Magdalene, is available now. To learn more about Donna and all her projects, you can check her site at: https://donnaconrad.com/.
Thank you for joining us this evening. Always a pleasure bringing you new books from incredible authors. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You donāt want to miss a single episode.
Happy Listening, DC
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Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener!
Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. Iām so happy you are joining me for another fabulous author. This podcast is decided to bring you brilliant authors with exciting new books. This evening, we are talking to the prolific author, Mr. Roger Haydon Mitchell, about his recent novel, The Day of the Labyrinth.
Roger is a political theologian, activist and writer. An honorary research fellow at Lancaster University. He is also a political theologian with the Westminster Theology Centre, co-facilitates the Morecambe Bay Poverty Truth Commission and chairs Ashburnham Christian Trust. He is the lead editor of The Kenarchy Journal (www.kenarchy.org). Roger is married to Sue, has two sons, four grandchildren and now gladly embraces four more. He is the author of various books and papers you can explore at https://wtctheology.academia.edu/RogerHaydonMitchell.
Most recently, Roger has embarked on a series of fantastic histories that explore the interface between hierarchy, empire and the politics of love, the first of which is published by the Top Hat imprint of Collective Ink- The Day of the Labyrinth (https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/tophat-books/our-books/day-labyrinth-novel)
To learn more about the book or the amazing Mr. Roger, you can also check out the site https://www.dayofthelabyrinth.com.
Thank you for joining us this evening. Always a pleasure bringing you new books from incredible authors. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You donāt want to miss a single episode.
Happy Listening, DC
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Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener!
Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. Summer is here and we have amazing authors to enjoy the season. This evening, we have the pleasure of having a fabulous author duo, M.M. Downing & Sandra Waugh, with us. We are discussing their great Middle Grade trilogy, The Adventures of the Flash Gang.
Sandra Waugh is the author of Lark Rising and Silver Eve, books 1 & 2 in the Guardians of Tarnec series published by Random House. Prior to taking up the pen, Sandra was an actress, most notably a co-founder and one-time artistic director of Echo Repertory, a not-for-profit womenās theater company based in New York City. She holds a B.A. in English from Bryn Mawr College, a black belt in Nia and 500-hour yoga teacher certification, the latter two she sometimes teaches when not writing. Sandra lives in rural Connecticut with her husband.
Melanie Murray Downing, writing as M.M. Downing, is a freelance editor and author who has been previously published at Harlequin and HarperTeen (under the pseudonym Claire Ray.) She has a B.F.A. from New York University and worked for six years at Warner Books and Grand Central Publishing. She lives in New Jersey.
To learn about their incredible series, check out their site at https://downingwaugh.com/. You are truly going to enjoy it.
Thank you for joining us this evening. Always a pleasure bringing you new books from incredible authors. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You donāt want to miss a single episode.
Happy Listening, DC
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Happy Tuesday, Fabulous Listener!
Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. Hope you are doing amazing today. Itās been a pretty busy month, but excited to bring you another amazing author. This evening, we are chatting with the talented Mr. Adam Wilson about his upcoming graphic novel, Last of the Pops. If you enjoy music, and remember the great era of radio, you are going to enjoy this fun conversation.
A former comic editor, Adam Wilson is one of the co-publishers of Read Furiously and an award-winning comic writer. His works include Brian & Bobbi, In the Fallout, Helium, and the upcoming graphic novel Last of the Pops. He co-writes the graphic novel series The MOTHER Principle and edits the anthology series Life in the Garden State with his partner S. Atzeni.
To learn more about Mr. Adamās fabulous projects, check out his site. https://www.lifeinasplashpage.com/p/home.html. You can find links to his socials and more ways to connect with his upcoming book.
Thank you for joining us this evening. Always a pleasure bringing you new books from incredible authors. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You donāt want to miss a single episode.
Happy Listening, DC
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Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener!
Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. Today is a monumental day for us. We are celebrating our 200th episode! Why I didnāt mention it in the show is beyond me. Iām so proud of the work we have done over the last few years and all the amazing authors that have joined us.
Today's episode is a very moving and emotional one. The talented and prolific Randi-Lee Bowslaugh joins us. In her latest book, Good-Bye Too Soon, Ms. Randi-Lee shares her journey of healing as she dealt with the death of her brother. This book is aimed for all the families who are dealing with love ones struggling with addiction.
Ms. Randi is a mental health advocate, author, and YouTuber. She started writing at 14 years old as a coping strategy for her depression. Twenty years later, she is now a mom, grandma, and a thriving creative individual. To learn more about her books, and YouTube channel, check out her site at https://www.rbwriting.ca.
We are glad you are joining us. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You donāt want to miss a single episode.
Happy Listening, DC
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Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener!
Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. Hope you are doing amazing on this lovely Monday evening. We have the pleasure of chatting with the Award-Winning Author, David A. Bowles. We are discussing his latest book, The Sherriff of Starr County.
David A. Bowles is an International Award-Winning author who has published five novels in the series known as the Westward SagasĀ®. The stories are based on his great-grandmotherās family, and their journey from Chester County, Pennsylvania to Texas. The author is the fifth generation of his family to be born in Austin, Texas. His stories are based on years of historical research.
A prolific writer, Mr. David has written hundreds of stories about history, true-life characters, and ones he created. The fifth book in the series, The Sheriff of Starr County, was released February 7, 2023. To learn more about Mr. David or his stories, you can check out either of his sites at: https://www.davidabowlesauthor.com/; https://westwardsagas.com/.
We are glad you are joining us. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You donāt want to miss a single episode.
Happy Listening, DC
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Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener!
Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. Happy Memorial Day to everyone in the US who is honoring this day. If you are new to the podcast, we are dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. This evening, we have the pleasure of chatting with the award-winning author, Gary D. Wilson. We are discussing his recent novel, The Narrow Window, released this year.
Gary D. Wilson is also the author of the novels Sing, Ronnie Blue and Getting Right. Although his short fiction has appeared in numerous national literary magazines, For Those Who Favor Fire is his first published collection of stories. He has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and named a finalist for the Iowa Short Fiction Award and the Drue Heinz Literary Prize. Gary has taught fiction writing at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Chicago Graham School. He currently lives in Chicago. To learn more about Mr. Gary and his books, stop by his website at garydwilson.com.
If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You donāt want to miss a single episode.
Happy Listening, DC
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