Inside The Minds Of Authors

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! I'm so excited you are joining me today for our last episode of the 2024 season. It has been a genuine pleasure bringing you fabulous authors with incredible books all year long. This year we reach our 200th episode and I'm blown away by all your support. Thank you so much, my dear listeners. Would like to also give a huge Thank You to all our guests. This year, they range from famous musicians, comedians, debut authors to award-winners, all sharing their passions with us. I'm so honor and humble for everyone who joined me on this incredible journey. Our next season will kick off in April 2025, and I can't wait for you to enjoy all the incredible authors I have line-up. For our last episode, I'll be doing something a little special, my friend. I'm going to be reading from Chapter 1 of my recent novel, Cursed by Fur. This is an action-packed urban fantasy retelling of Little Red Riding Hood. Hope you enjoy it! Once again, thank you for joining me this evening. If you would like to stay in touch and make sure to never miss an episode, check out my website at www.dcgomez-author.com and sign-up for my Newsletter (and get a free short story). In the meantime, stay fabulous my friend and looking forward connecting again in April. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Hope you are all doing amazing on this fabulous Monday. We are excited you have joined us during the 2024 season. We are getting ready to wrap up and are so grateful for your support. This evening, we have an amazing guest, the fabulous Mr. Jeff Giles, sharing his latest book, Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane. An experienced culture writer and editor who's been featured in a long list of publications including Paste Magazine, the Village Voice, American Songwriter, Ultimate Classic Rock, and Rotten Tomatoes, Jeff Giles makes his debut as a novelist with Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane. Although it's his first novel, Langley Powell is Jeff's third book, following Llanview in the Afternoon: An Oral History of One Life to Live, and Uncle John's Beer-Topia: A Heady Brew of Beer Miscellany. He can also be heard regularly as the co-host of the long-running Record Player podcast with Matt Wardlaw. When Jeff isn't working on his next project, he's probably either running off yesterday's calories or playing guitar (badly). Jeff lives in New Hampshire with his wife, two children, and a pair of dogs. For even more of his writing, subscribe to his Jefitoblog newsletter or follow him on Twitter. You can also find him on his site at https://langleypowell.com. Thank you for joining us this evening. Always a pleasure bringing you new books from incredible authors. Make sure to stay for next week's last episodes of the season. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Hope you are all doing amazing on this fabulous Monday. It is Thanksgiving week here in the US and everyone is getting ready for the celebration. For our part, we are getting ready to wrap-up our season, and I'm extremely grateful to you, my dear listener and your continuous support. This evening, we have a fabulous guest, the talented Mr. John Bonner Hammond, sharing his debut novel with us, Expedition Into the Rift. John Bonner Hammond is a fantasy/Sci-fi author on the autism spectrum. John started writing at a very young age, and has taken it on as his calling in life. He places a special emphasis on lovable characters, interesting dialogue, and fascinating settings. John and his wife, Audry, live at the base of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains of Utah. To learn more about Mr. John and this fabulous series, check out his website at johnbhammondauthor.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 don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! And Happy Veteran's Day to all our listeners in the US. Thank you for your services! This evening, we have an amazing guest joining us today, the debut author, Ms. Jennifer Handler. We are going to be talking about her new book, KRISPR. This coming-of-age book will keep you hooked on the speculative science and the ongoing mystery behind it all. Jennifer Handler is a faculty member in The Department of Biology at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She holds a BS in Molecular Genetics and PhD in Genetics. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship in The Department of Neurosciences at The Cleveland Clinic and was a research associate in The Alzheimer's Research Laboratory at The CWRU School of Medicine. Much of the story of KRISPR is her story. Handler was born and raised in Cleveland but spent time as a young researcher at the prestigious Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine. Raising her family in the Midwest, she accompanied her teen-aged daughter to New York City where she participated in an international modeling competition, and later moved her into her dorm at a university in Midtown Manhattan. As a professor, Handler has a real sense of what it's like to be a college student in the 21st century. She also has the training and expertise to understand and make relatable technologies in genetics and neuroscience. Jennifer has experienced the heart-wrenching and devastating effects of Alzheimer's Disease as she witnessed her dad suffer from it for several years prior to his passing. To learn more about Ms. Jennifer and this book, check out her website at jennifer.handler.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 don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! It's November, my dear friend, and we are getting ready to wrap up our season. But we still have some incredible authors joining us for the next couple of weeks. This evening we have a dear friend who is sharing an amazing project with us, that is so needed. The talented and prolific Ms. Amy L. Bernstein is sharing her new non-fiction book, Wrangling the Doubt Monster. Amy L. Bernstein is the author, most recently, of Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration, an inspirational book for self-doubting creatives. She is an award-winning novelist writing across multiple genres, a former journalist, and a certified nonfiction book coach helping authors find their best path to publishing. Amy teaches a variety of writing workshops and is a frequent guest on podcasts to discuss writing, publishing, and creativity. Learn more on her website- https://amywrites.live. 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 don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Hope you are all doing fabulous today. It has been a couple of weeks since our last episode, and I'm 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 “Race and Politics Through Literature” 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 don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! It's 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 don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

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 decades' 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 she's 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 don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Fall is almost here, and this means we only have a few months left of this season. But don't 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 Struck® 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 Life”. 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 don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Tuesday, Fabulous Listener! It's 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 “Runes of the Dokkrsdottir”. 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 don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

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 Life's 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 Life's 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 Writers' 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. Angela's 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 don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! It's 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. Kate's 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 don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! It's 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 Canada's 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 don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Hope you are doing incredible on this fun summer night. This evening, I'm 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 Alexander's Mystery Writing Masterclass. Since joining, Jenni wrote her first book, “Mad Money & Murder: A Pond Investigations Mystery”. She is currently revising the second book in the series titled “Death is in the Cards”, to be released in 2025. She is an Affiliate Member of the Mystery Writers of America. Make sure to check out Jenni's 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 don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! I'm 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 she's 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, don't 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 don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

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 don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

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 I'm 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 can't 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 don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. I'm 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 don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

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 women's 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 don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Tuesday, Fabulous Listener! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. Hope you are doing amazing today. It's 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. Adam's 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 don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

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 didn't mention it in the show is beyond me. I'm 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 don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

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 Sagas®. The stories are based on his great-grandmother's 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 don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

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 don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. A podcast dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. I have an uplifting interview for you this evening. The talented Mr. Diego Báez, is joining us with his incredible book, White Yaguarete. A collection of memory poems that will have you captivated. Diego Báez is a writer, educator, and abolitionist. He is the recipient of fellowships from CantoMundo, the Surge Institute, and the Poetry Foundation's Incubator for Community-Engaged Poets. His writing has appeared in Freeman's, The Rumpus, Harriet Books, and The Georgia Review. He lives in Chicago and teaches at the City Colleges. To Connect with Diego and learn more about his book and works, check out his Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/profebaez/. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. A podcast dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. Hope you are all having an amazing day. I'm excited to have the talented fiction author, Joan Cohen, with us on the podcast. We are discussing her latest book, The Deepfake. Originally from Mount Vernon, NY, Joan Cohen received her BA from Cornell University and her MBA from New York University. Her career in sales and marketing at technology companies led to executive management. After retirement, she returned to school for an MFA in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is also the author of the novel “Land of Last Chances,” published in 2019. Joan now resides in Stockbridge, MA, in the Berkshires, with her husband and latest canine addition. To learn more about her books and passions, check out her site at joancohenauthor.com. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. A podcast dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. This evening, we have the great pleasure of chatting with a wife-and-husband writing team, Brianna and Matthew Penfold. This fabulous duo is sharing their writing process while bringing us inside the world of their debut novel, The Intrepid Three: Animus Revealed. The Intrepid Three: Animus Revealed is a labor of love for the couple, enlightened by their lifelong faith journeys and diverse experiences in medicine, law, victim advocacy, crisis intervention, research, and children and youth mentorship. By day, and sometimes by night, Brianna is an attorney, and Matthew is a pediatrician. They currently reside in Virginia where they are having a blast raising their energetic toddler. To learn more about their journey and their books, check out https://www.briannamatthewpenfold.com. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Tuesday, Fabulous Listener! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. A podcast dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. We have the incredible honor of having with us the amazing singer-songwriter and author, Mr. John Ellison, with us. The inspirational Mr. John gives us an insight into his recently released autobiography. This conversation will leave you inspired and absolutely feeling Some Kind of Wonderful. John Ellison, charismatic creator of the R&B standard “Some Kind of Wonderful”, will knock your socks off with his trademark energy, soulful voice and award-winning lyrics. He impresses with his music and voice and is one of the few remaining soul and blues legends that have made an essential contribution to the development of blues, gospel, soul and funk music in a time of great social change. John received no fewer than 5 lifetime BMI achievement awards and was inducted into the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame. He has played with, written for and performed alongside: Nina Simone, James Brown, The Temptations, Wilson Pickett, Grand Funk Railroad, Huey Lewis & the News, Buddy Guy, Joss Stone, and so many mores. His autobiography is available everywhere. To learn more about the music, the book and get details about the upcoming events, check out his website at https://www.johnellisonmusic.com/. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. A podcast dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. This evening we have the pleasure of talking to the talented Mr. Patrick Greenwood. We are chatting about his upcoming book, The Shores of Okinawa, that will release Memorial Day. Patrick Greenwood, after military service, embarked on a 25-year career in the information technology field, working in various roles in sales, engineering, support, and design. His inspiration for writing came from his business travels to places like Vietnam, China, Japan, Taiwan, and Portugal. A true believer in listening to one's passion, Patrick began writing in early 2020 based on several trips he made while cycling in various countries. In his debut award-winning novel, “Sunrise in Saigon,” Patrick draws upon several non-fictional events in Vietnam, including the war with the US, the last days of Saigon falling, and the chaos at the US embassy. Patrick's follow-up novel, “The Shores of Okinawa,” continues the Jack Kendall series with even more intrigue and suspense! When Patrick isn't writing his next novel, ghostwriting for cybersecurity companies, or writing blogs, he hosts the award-winning podcast, “Writers on Writers over a triple espresso.” The podcast broadcasts live on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:00 am PST. To learn more about Patrick, the books or the podcast, check out his website- www.cyclewriterllc.com. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. A podcast dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. Today we have the pleasure of talking to the Award-Winning Author, David D. Levine. We are discussing his latest novel, a space-opera caper called The Kuiper Belt Job. David D. Levine's previous works include Andre Norton Nebula Award-winning novel Arabella of Mars, sequels Arabella and the Battle of Venus and Arabella the Traitor of Mars. He has over sixty SF and fantasy stories. His story “Tk'Tk'Tk” won the Hugo, and he has been shortlisted for awards including the Hugo, Nebula, Campbell, and Sturgeon. David's stories have appeared in Asimov's, Analog, Clarkesworld, F&SF, Tor.com, numerous Year's Best anthologies, and his award-winning collection Space Magic. To learn more about his works, check out his website at https://daviddlevine.com/. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. A podcast dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. This evening we have the pleasure of chatting with the talented author, Mr. Mark Morton. Mr. Mark is introducing us to his latest book, The Headmasters. A captivating YA Dystopia that would have you wanting more. Other works by Mr. Mark Morton are Cupboard Love: A Dictionary of Culinary Curiosities (nominated for a Julia Child Award); The End: Closing Words for a Millennium (winner of the Alexander Isbister Award for nonfiction); The Lover's Tongue: A Merry Romp Through the Language of Love and Sex (republished in the UK as Dirty Words), and Cooking with Shakespeare. Mr. Mark has also written over 50 columns for Gastronomica: The Journal of Food and Culture (University of California Press) and has written and broadcast more than a hundred columns about language and culture for CBC Radio. Mark has a PhD in sixteenth-century literature from the University of Toronto and has taught at several universities in France and Canada. He currently works at the University of Waterloo, in Ontario, Canada. He and his wife, Melanie Cameron, (also an author) have four children, three dogs, one rabbit, and no time. To learn more about his works, check out his website at https://markmorton.ca. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. A podcast dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. The talented novelist, Mr. Edward M. Hochsmann, is joining us on the program. We are chatting about his latest book, Bravely and Faithfully. Edward Hochsmann is a retired U. S. Coast Guard search and rescue, and a law enforcement professional. The veteran mariner, aviator, college professor, and defense analyst has recently added “novelist” to his list of experiences. Drawing from his twenty-five years of active service, he has crafted an exciting contemporary sea adventure series featuring the crew of a small Coast Guard cutter snatched from the hurly-burly of high-tempo operations in South Florida and thrust into the shadowy world of sensitive special missions. Each of his four novels (so far) immerses the reader into the exciting world of Coast Guard operations, experiencing the fear, elation, humor, and sadness in the character-driven stories alongside the crew of the patrol boat Kauai. A husband and father of two sons, Ed enjoys reading, police procedurals, contemporary music on the road, and classical music in the office. He is a native of Northern Illinois, but has spent most of his adult life on the Gulf Coast, on duty stations from Panama City to Houston, and has finally settled in Crestview, Florida. To learn more about Ed's adventures and this fabulous series, check out his website at www.edwardhochsmann.com. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. A podcast dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. This evening we have the pleasure of chatting with the talented author Mr. James W. Rogers. Mr. James is introducing us to his debut novel called Flight of the Eternal Emperor.   A native of County Leitrim, Ireland, James Rogers lives in New York and is a high school math teacher at the United Nations International School. He studied Electronics Engineering at the University of Ulster in Belfast and Computer Science at New York University. While studying in Belfast, he discovered the great science fiction writers Clarke, Asimov and Bradbury. A further discovery that Clarke was an electronics engineer encouraged him to write. He has been writing since. James' stories vary in genre, from general fiction to crime, horror, paranormal, fantasy and science fiction. His short stories have appeared in several literary magazines, including The First Line, The Galway Review and Inscape. His debut novel, Flight of the Eternal Emperor, was published at the end of 2023. To learn more about Mr. James and his marvelous stories, check out his website at https://jameswrogers.com/. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. A podcast dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. This evening the fabulous author, Mr. Jerald Kasimov, joins us with his debut book, Reach for the Stars.   Mr. Jerald Kasimov was born and raised in Cleveland. He's a Buffalo city-dweller, and a beach bum on a South Carolina barrier island. After a successful career as a dentist, entrepreneur, and real estate developer, he retired to pursue his love of writing. A passionate OSU Buckeye, he with his amazing wife, are living their dream and delighting in their dynamic kids and grandkids all creating their own unique journeys. To learn more about Jerald's adventures and all of his books, check out his website at https://jeraldkasimov.com/. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. A podcast dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. This evening I have the pleasure of having the talented and inspirational author, Teri M. Brown. We are chatting about her latest book, Daughters of Green Mountain Gap, and her incredible journey during the making of this book. You are going to be move to tears while inspire to see the world a little differently.   Born in Athens, Greece as an Air Force brat, Teri M Brown came into this world with an imagination full of stories to tell. She now calls the North Carolina coast home, and the peaceful nature of the sea has been a great source of inspiration for her creativity. Not letting 2020 get the best of her, Teri chose to go on an adventure that changed her outlook on life. She and her husband, Bruce, rode a tandem bicycle across the United States from Astoria, Oregon to Washington DC, successfully raising money for Toys for Tots. She learned she is stronger than she realized and capable of anything she sets her mind to. Teri is a wife, mother, grandmother, and author who loves word games, reading, bumming on the beach, taking photos, singing in the shower, hunting for bargains, ballroom dancing, playing bridge, and mentoring others. Teri's debut novel, Sunflowers Beneath the Snow, is a historical fiction set in Ukraine, her second, An Enemy Like Me, a WWII historical fiction, launched in January 2023, and her third, Daughters of Green Mountain Gap, an Appalachian granny woman tale, launched in January 2024. Learn more at www.terimbrown.com. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. We are dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. This evening we have a dear friend and prolific author joining us. USA Today Bestselling Author, the amazing C.D. Gorri. We are chatting about her latest book, the hysterical contemporary romance, His Carrot Her Muffin. C.D. Gorri writes paranormal and contemporary romance, as well as, urban fantasy books with plenty of steam and humor. An avid reader with a profound love for books and literature, she is usually found with a book in hand. C.D. lives in her home state, New Jersey, where many of her characters and stories are based. Her tales are fast-paced yet detailed with satisfying conclusions. If you enjoy powerful heroines and loyal heroes who face relatable problems in supernatural settings, journey into the Grazi Kelly Universe today. You will find sassy, curvy heroines and sexy, love-driven heroes who find their HEAs between the pages. Wolves, Bears, Dragons, Tigers, Witches, Vampires, and tons more Shifters and supernatural creatures dwell within her worlds. The most important thing is every mate in this universe is fated, loyal, and true lovers always get their happily-ever-afters. Join her mailing list here: https://www.cdgorri.com/newsletter. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. The podcast that is dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. It's a pleasure to have the talented and fabulous Multi-Genre Author, Ms. Jacqueline E. Smith with us. We are celebrating her latest book, Secondhand. A short story collection that will captivate you. Jacqueline Smith was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She attended the University of Texas at Dallas, where she earned her Master's Degree in Humanities. Along with writing and publishing, Jacqueline loves photography, animals, and BTS. To learn more about Ms. Jacqueline and all her fabulous books, check out her website at www.windtrailpublishing.com. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. The podcast that is dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. This evening, the talented Mr. James Hynes joins us with his historical fiction new book, Sparrow. James Hynes is the author of Next, Kings of Infinite Space, The Lecturer's Tale, Publish and Perish, and The Wild Colonial Boy. His essays and reviews have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Boston Review, Mother Jones, and Salon. Mr. James attended the Iowa Writers' Workshop and has taught fiction writing at the University of Iowa, the University of Michigan, Miami University, Grinnell College, and the University of Texas. He is the author and presenter of Writing Great Fiction for the Great Courses. If you would like to learn more about Mr. James, check out his website at jameshynes.com. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Thank you so much for joining us for our weeklong celebration for our brand-new season. It is truly a pleasure bringing you these amazing authors and incredible books each week. We are back on our regular Monday night schedule. This evening we have the pleasure of chatting with the talented and prolific Novelist-Poet, Gume Laurel III. We are discussing his new book, Sansom and Domingo, a verse novel that will captivate you. Gume is a Texan, native to the Rio Grande Valley on the southernmost border. For the past decade, he has dedicated himself to crafting literary works that promote inclusion and showcase diverse characters with intersectional identities. The bulk of Gume's writings are focused on underrepresented groups, especially those from the communities he is a part of: Latin and queer. When he isn't writing, Gume can be found getting lost on a hiking trail with his dogs Blu and Mouse. To learn more about his books and poems, you can find it all on his website at https://gumelaurel.com/. Don't forget, if you are new to the podcast, make sure to subscribe. You don't want to miss a single episode. We will be back tomorrow as part of our new season's celebration. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Sunday, Fabulous Listener! We are getting ready to wrap up our welcome back celebration. It has been an amazing week with incredible authors and fabulous books. This evening we have Horror-Author, Mr. Ben Monroe, joining us. We are chatting about his latest novels, The Seething. Ben Monroe has spent most of his life in Northern California, where he lives in the East Bay Area with his wife and two children. He is the author of In the Belly of the Beast and Other Tales of Cthulhu Wars, the Seething, the graphic novel Planet Apocalypse, and short stories in several anthologies. When not writing about slimy lake monsters, cosmic horrors, or other malevolent entities, Ben spends time with his family. He reads a lot, works a perfectly normal day job, builds models of classic monsters, and enjoys hiking and running in the East Bay hills. To keep in touch with the talented Mr. Ben, check out his website at www.benmonroe.com. If you are new to the podcast, make sure to subscribe. You don't want to miss a single episode. We will be back tomorrow as part of our new season's celebration. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Saturday, Fabulous Listener! It has been an amazing week, filled with fabulous authors and splendid books. We continue the new season celebration with my dear friend, the prolific C.J. Peterson. The multi-genre author is sharing with us her new book, Tested by Fire. C.J. Peterson is a ten-time award-winning, multi-genre published author since 2012. She is also a podcaster, blogger, and publisher who knows how to relate well to folks of all ages. In Tested By Fire, Robin's life has been one firestorm after another. But what happens when a fire marshal falls in love with an arsonist? Find out in Tested By Fire! Don't miss any of these adventures. To learn more about the fabulous C.J. or join her newsletter, just stop by her site at https://cjpetersonwrites.com/. In the meantime, if you are new to the podcast, make sure to subscribe. You don't want to miss a single episode. We will be back tomorrow as part of our new season's celebration. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Friday, Fabulous Listener! I'm doing a happy dance. It's day five in our amazing new season celebration. We are covering every genre in this new season. This evening we are going back to the wild-wild-west with the talented Mr. T.D. Zummack. His new book, The Brand of Brotherhood, is going to take you back in time and captivated you. ‘The Brand of Brotherhood' is the exciting second novel for T.D. Zummack, a 48-year-old author, who has also penned the captivating thriller ‘Amazing Grace'. He is a member of the Saskatchewan Writer's Guild and spent his adolescence reading authors such as Agatha Christie and Louis L' Amour. In his adulthood is now reading true crime. You can find all author related information at his website tdzummack.com as well as finding short stories written by him on the platform page vocal.media/authors/t-d-zummack.  If you are new to the podcast, make sure to subscribe. You don't want to miss a single episode. We will be back tomorrow as part of our new season's celebration. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Thursday, Fabulous Listener! We are almost halfway done with our welcome back celebration. It's day four and we have the talented Fantasy and Young Adult Author, Ms. Mila Velimirovich. I'm thrilled to be chatting with Ms. Mila about her debut book, Orianna's Legacy. This is the first book in a seven book series full of adventure and magic. Mila Velimirovich grew up reading and writing stories, but lacked the confidence to share them. After always telling her students to follow their dreams, she decided it was time to follow her own. Now she is thrilled to share all the stories she has hidden in her mind and give everyone the opportunity to go on amazing adventures in their own home. If you want to learn more about Mila's journey, just check out her links at: https://Linktr.we/authormilav. If you are new to the podcast, make sure to subscribe. You don't want to miss a single episode. We will be back tomorrow as part of our new season's celebration. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Wednesday, Fabulous Listener! It's day three of our new season's celebration, and I'm thrilled you are joining me. This evening we have the pleasure of chatting with the dynamic author-duo of Breakfield and Burkey. We are discussing their book, The Killer Enigma. Breakfield & Burkey leverage their 25+ years of technology expertise to craft relevant 21st-century TechnoThriller stories and cozy mysteries. Their novels incorporate technology challenges and layers of romance, suspense, and intrigue with a splash of humor. The Killer Enigma kicks off a new YA series that you are going to love. For more info on their exciting books, check out their website at https://www.EnigmaSeries.com. If you are new to the podcast, make sure to subscribe. You don't want to miss a single episode. We will be back tomorrow as part of our new season's celebration. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Tuesday, Fabulous Listener! Welcome back to the second day of our new season's celebration. We are thrilled you are joining us again on Inside the Minds of Authors. The podcast that is dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. This evening we have the talented and passionate author, Mr. Bill Boggs, chatting about his latest book, Spike Unleashed. Bill Boggs is an Emmy Award–winning TV talk show host, producer, and writer who began his career in comedy. His earlier books include the novel The Adventures of Spike the Wonder Dog; a self-help book, Got What It Takes?; and At First Sight, a love story optioned by Hollywood. His TV credits include the long-running Midday Live out of New York City and programs on Food Network, PBS, CBS, NBC, ABC, ESPN, Travel Channel, and Showtime. Bill served as the executive producer of the groundbreaking The Morton Downey Jr. Show and was the co-creator and host of the syndicated series Comedy Tonight. BillBoggsTV on YouTube features hundreds of Bill's interviews with some of the most notable personalities of our time. He divides his time between New York City, East Hampton, and Palm Beach. You can learn more at www.billboggs.com. Hope you enjoy this fun conversation. Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Welcome to our new season of Inside the Minds of Authors. The podcast that is dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. To celebrate our new season, we are doing a full week of nonstop authors. We are kicking off the season with the talented author, Ms. Rebecca Rosenberg. Rebecca Rosenberg is a champagne geek, lavender farmer, and best-selling author of historical fiction about glorious women of the past. Her books include Madame Pommery, Champagne Widows, The Secret Life of Mrs. London, Lavender Fields of America, Gold Digger, the Remarkable Baby Doe Tabor, and the upcoming sequel, What Ever Happened to Silver Dollar Tabor? To learn more about the fabulous Ms. Rebecca, check out her website at: https://www.rebecca-rosenberg.com. Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss a single episode. Thank you for being part of this fabulous journey. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Friday, my friend! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. The podcast that is dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. Today is the finale of season four of the podcast. It's a tremendous day for us, since it's also the celebration of our 175th episode. Joining me today are some of the authors from Tales of Christmas Villains. The Tales Collections is a special project that I'm co-publishing with the fabulous Ms. Jaime Dalton. We are so proud of this project and hope you have as much fun as we did.   Here is a sneak peek of what to expect from the collection:   “Ruined holiday plans and stolen gifts are only the beginning in this collection of villains gone wild for the holidays! Tales of Christmas Villains brings together the most mischievous batch of scrooges, thieves, and humbugs out to wreak havoc on the Christmas cheer. Featuring a chilling ice fairy who feeds on her victims' souls, chaotic criminals disguised as grinches, and the infamous Jack Frost meeting his match in a plucky mermaid, these wicked adventures will have you howling with dark delight. If you think you've got enough spirit to take on these troublemakers, think again. The naughty list just got longer and more sinister! So watch out this season and prepare for some seriously spirited scroogery - Tales of Christmas Villains is coming to town!” The talented Ms. Jaime Dalton (Author and Co-publisher), Stephanie B. Whitfield (Author), and Stephanie K. Clemens (Author), are joining me to celebrating the released of this fabulous collection of short stories. If you would like to learn more about this collection, check out books2read.com/tales-of-christmas-villains. Thank you so much, my dear friend, for joining me this season and being part of this incredible journey. We will be back next February with more authors and incredible stories. In the meantime, subscribe so you don't miss a thing. Happy holidays everyone. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Wednesday, my friend! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. The podcast that is dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. Our season finale celebration continues. This is the second to last episode and to celebrate, our dear friend M.B. Zucker is joining us. We are also celebrating the release of his new book, The Middle Generation (A novel about John Quincy Adams and the Monroe Doctrine). M. B. Zucker is an Award-Winning Historical Fiction Author. He has been interested in storytelling for as long as he can remember. M.B. devoted himself to historical fiction at fifteen and earned his B.A. at Occidental College and his J.D. at the Case Western Reserve University School of Law. He lives in Virginia with his family. Among his honors is the Best Fictional Biography Award at the 2023 BookFest. To learn more about M.B. and all his books, check out his website at www.mbzucker.com. If you would like to get behind the scenes on the recordings, and watch the unedited episodes, then join our Patreon community. Become a Podcast Junkies and watch the episode before anyone else. Just click here- www.patreon.com/AuthorDCGomez and support the podcast. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, my friend! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. The podcast that is dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. We are celebrating the finale of our four season with some fabulous authors. The first one this week is historical fiction author, Mr. K.M. Butler. We are chatting about his third novel, House Aretoli. K.M. Butler studied literature at Carnegie Mellon University and has always had an avid interest in history. His writing influences are The Lions of al-Rassan by Guy Gavriel Kay and Colleen McCullough's Masters of Rome series. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife and two daughters. His wife is his first and harshest editor, while his daughters always want his stories to feature more blood and talking animals, but never at the same time. To learn more about K.M. and his fabulous books check out his website at https://kmbutlerauthor.wordpress.com/. If you would like to get behind the scenes on the recordings, and watch the unedited episodes, then join our Patreon community. Become a Podcast Junkies and watch the episode before anyone else. Just click here- www.patreon.com/AuthorDCGomez and support the podcast. Happy Listening, DC

Happy Monday, my friend! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. The podcast that is dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. It is my pleasure to introduce you all to the debut Cozy Mystery Author, Laura Elizabeth. We are discussing her first novel, All Is Now Lost. All Is Now Lost is book 1 in the Island Mystery Series. These fabulous stories are based on Ms. Laura's love for the Daufuskie Island in South Carolina. Ms. Laura does a beautiful job capturing the wonder and magic of this gorgeous location with a very fun mystery. To learn more about this story and Ms. Laura, check out her website www.theislandmysteries.com. If you would like to get behind the scenes on the recordings, and watch the unedited episodes, then join our Patreon community. Become a Podcast Junkies and watch the episode before anyone else. Just click here- www.patreon.com/AuthorDCGomez and support the podcast. Happy Listening, DC