MythBehaving

We welcome the fascinating author, Marie Bilodeau, to the show in Episode 43. Marie Bilodeau Marie was born in Montreal (Canada) to a family with nomadic tendencies. As a result her childhood was spent roaming from town to town in Eastern Ontario. In 1996 she roamed further west in the province, attending Wilfrid Laurier University [...]

This episode features Jen Ryan, an editor and publisher with Ellysian Press. We get a special peek behind the scenes to find out about some of the nuts and bolts of both editing and publishing. About Jen Ryan   Jen Ryan is a professional editor who has been reading and editing most of her life. She has a degree in English Literature, and [...]

New releases always fill us with joy, and this week is no exception! Maine author Amy Bai joins us to talk about her debut novel SWORD: an epic fantasy with deeply realized characters, awesome worldbuilding, and pretty nifty swordplay. We geek out about history and the writing craft, and a good time is had by [...]

We sit down with author P.C. Haring to chat about cyberpunk, tech, podcasting, and all sorts of general geekery. Turns out that he has a bit of history with one of our hosts…hilarity and hijinx ensue! P.C. Haring A fan of Science Fiction from an early age P.C. Haring has always been one of those [...]

What a fun, interesting interview with collaborating authors Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris. Paul and Katie were already acquainted with this awesome duo, but Maer got a delightful treat by getting to interview the two of them. Fun-filled action…just like their books! Philippa (Pip) Ballantine Born in Wellington, New Zealand, Philippa has always had her [...]

Khalid Muhammad Welcome to Khalid Muhammad with his novel, Agency Rules! This episode features a fascinating look at a spy thriller set in Pakistan. Please join us for an intriguing interview with Khalid and some surprising insight into an area many of us know little about.    Khalid Muhammad By day, Khalid Muhammad is a mild-mannered [...]

M. Joseph Murphy It was especially cool to interview M. Joseph Murphy. I’ve had the chance to get to know Joe over social media and work with him on several projects. Not only is he a talented author, he is also the cover artist for my Modern Magics series. Yep, he did the entire series. [...]

Introducing New Co-Hosts – Katie Bryski & Paul Ellis What a treat to welcome Katie Bryski and Paul Ellis to the show as our new co-hosts! Carla Clifton is on hiatus and MythBehaving is very fortunate to add Katie and Paul to our lineup, along with Maer Wilson. Episode 35 is a Roundtable where our [...]

It’s a pleasure to welcome Justin Macumber to the show! Justin is a perfect example of just how small the publishing world is. I actually know him through various groups, which wouldn’t be odd if most of these groups were not rather small. It’s fun to run into the same people in completely different places. Let’s [...]

  What a treat to have Michael Cassutt on the podcast! Author, screenwriter, producer, Michael brings a wealth of information to our newest episode. I first met Michael at a book festival in Southern California through our mutual friend, Tim Powers. Michael’s extensive experience, with over thirty years in the TV and publishing industries, make [...]

Dave Robison was the first person to welcome Carla and Maer to the literary podcasting community. Warm and very giving of his time and support, Dave is one of those people you just want to hang out with. He’s fun, he’s effervescent and he is the guiding light behind The Roundtable Podcast. Dave is a lively [...]

What a treat today’s guest is! Author of the intriguing and enchanting Muse Unexpected, V. C. Birlidis is as fun and engaging as his novel. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know the fabulous V through Facebook and other social media and his sense of humor and kindness have struck a chord with me. [...]

I’m very excited about this particular interview because we welcome Donna Huber to the show. What makes Donna different is that she’s written an extremely helpful book for any author who uses the internet to connect with their readers. But Donna is also is a publicist, reviewer and popular blogger. And she is very nice. Always [...]

  Today’s special guest is the gifted and fun S.R. Mallery. Sarah is the author of short stories and her debut Historical novel, Unexpected Gifts, is a fascinating look at several generations in one family. From Woodstock to Ellis Island, she captures the essence of what made people who they were in each generation. Sarah is [...]

    Today’s special guest is debut author Rick Campbell, with his fascinating submarine thriller, The Trident Deception. Please join us for a behind-the-scene look at this new author and his intriguing novel.     Rick Campbell A native of Cocoa, Florida, Rick attended the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and spent over [...]

Today I’m pleased to welcome Patricia C. Lee to the show. Pat is loads of fun and so are her Urban Fantasy books. Please join us for an entertaining interview! Pat has had a love affair with the written word since childhood, many times immersing herself in the stories of Enid Blyton and Carolyn Keene. [...]

Please join us for a chat with the delightful Courtney Farrell. From her numerous non-fiction books to her intriguing Young Adult Dystopian Enhanced, Courtney is a fascinating author.   Courtney Farrell escaped from the laboratory where she was genetically engineered by evil scientists. She now lives as a fugitive, penning novels while running from Institute assassins. [...]

Today it’s our pleasure to welcome the ever-awesome Lindsey R. Loucks to the show! She’s talking about her debut novel which came out last year and was followed up with two shorter works – a novella and a novelette. About Lindsey R. Loucks Lindsey R. Loucks works as a school librarian in rural Kansas. When [...]

It’s always fun when friends drop by and today is no exception! Author Travis Luedke (aka T.W. Luedke) is a versatile writer with a new Young Adult book, The Shepherd. A departure from his steamy, sexy adult series, The Nightlife, this edgy new novel is a welcome addition to the YA Paranormal genre.   About [...]

This episode we take a different turn and explore the world of non-fiction. Our special guest, the awesome Deborah M. Gray, takes us through some of the strategies she used in her own non-fiction work. Deborah found her own niche and has filled it well! Join us as she shares tips and tricks about publishing [...]

It’s a real treat to have David Farland on the show this week. He’s a particular favorite of mine, not only because of his awesome writing, but because he is a genuine and generous, all-around good guy. Whether it’s helping out new writers or interacting with his fans, Dave is gracious and fun. Check out [...]

She’s back! That former intrepid reporter, current best-selling author and my good friend, LynDee Walker. And now she’s followed up her smashing debut novel, Front Page Fatality, with another success in her sequel, Buried Leads. Both are from her acclaimed series, A Headline in High Heels Mystery.  About LynDee Walker LynDee Walker grew up in the [...]

It’s always fun when I get to interview my friends. Today we welcome the ever-awesome K Latham to the show. Please join us for her interview! About K Latham K. Latham was born and raised in East Texas, where she found herself searching for an outlet for her muse. She tried painting and sketching, yet [...]

Fascinating author Rebecca Trogner joins Carla and Maer for a fun-filled interview about writing and her novel, The Last Keeper’s Daughter.   About Rebecca Trogner Rebecca Trogner lives in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and frequently crosses the Blue Ridge Mountains that were the inspiration for Krieger’s home. She always dreamed of being a writer, [...]

This episode, we welcome Kary Rader! Author of romance and fantasy, mom, theatre  and all-round terrific person. Kary is the author of Queen of Jastain, A Taylor-Made Life and her current project, Broken. About Kary Rader Kary Rader is a stay-at-home mother of three, avid reader and slave to the characters and worlds inside her [...]

Today’s interview is with my friend, author Cindy Young-Turner. Cindy is loads of fun and a terrific author, so be sure to give us a listen. Her most recent book is the fantasy, Thief of Hope, which I thoroughly enjoyed. About Cindy Young-Turner Cindy has always been an avid reader and became fascinated by mythology and [...]

Joining us today is the fabulous Jean Murray, a very generous friend, awesome author and overall terrific person. Jean’s fascinating and critically aclaimed “The Key to the Cursed” series already includes two novels: Soul Reborn and Soul Awakened. She busy working on two more. Gaining her inspiration from Egyptology, Jean has crafted a very different and [...]

It’s always loads of fun when I get to interview friends and our interview with Danielle DeVor is no exception! With eclectic tastes that run from bats to ballet to crocheting, Danielle brings that same diversity to her writing with Tail of the Devil. With new projects on the horizon (and I’ve even gotten to [...]

Today’s guest is the fabulous Constance Phillips. A gifted author, her novel Resurrecting Harry, was a real treat when I read it earlier this year. The story, characters and writing were all captivating and a fun and different read. About Constance Phillips Constance Phillips lives in Ohio with her husband, two ready-to-leave-the-nest children, and four canine [...]

Author Diane M. Haynes is today’s very special guest. Her YA Fantasy novel, Rift Healer, is a delightful and sometimes frightening romp through an Enchanted Forest.  Rift Healer was a YA finalist in the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and getting to know Diane these past months has been loads of fun. She [...]

Award-winning author David Brin is a scientist, futurist and our guest here at MythBehaving. I’ve been a fan of his novels for a very long time and it was an honor to get to interview him. About David Brin As a scientist/futurist, David is seen frequently on television shows such as The ArchiTechs, Universe, and [...]

Powerhouse Lynn Rush is our special guest for our latest episode. And I do mean powerhouse! This phenomenal lady has written 28 books, has several series going and is kind and generous with her time and advice. I’ve been lucky enough to get to know her over the last couple months and she has been [...]

Today, I sat on the other side of the “interview table” with guest host Lyndee Walker and my usual partner in crime, Carla Clifton. It was a fun experience chatting about my own book, Relics, with the two of them. Please join us as they turn the tables and interview me. About Maer Wilson After a successful [...]

Interviewing G.J. Berger was a real treat. Not least of all because this is not only one of my author friends, but a friend I’ve actually had the pleasure of meeting and hanging out with. I have tremendous admiration and respect for GJ. he has done what I’d be way to chicken to do on my first book. And [...]

It was loads of fun interviewing Alice Loweecey! She’s such a dynamic writer and just all-around awesome person. Of course, I might be a tiny bit biased since she was such a support and help to me when I first started submitting my draft query letters for feedback over on Absolute Write. But Alice’s books are a much fun [...]

  What an absolutely delightful guest Jeannie Ruesch is! Her book cover art is stunning. She’s written two books, with a third due out soon. And in this interview she gives insight into the mysterious, behind-the-scenes magic created by those unsung heroes, the book cover artist. Well, at least they are unsung by many readers. Authors on the other hand [...]

  Our latest guest is another of the founding fathers of the steampunk genre, James P. Blaylock. The author of many books in that genre, as well as contemporary fantasy, I had the pleasure of meeting Jim years ago. Many, many years ago. If you love steampunk and contemporary fantasy, then Jim is one author [...]

Our fifth guest is critically acclaimed author of Rock, Paper, Tiger and Getaway, Lisa Brackmann. One of the things I like best about Lisa is her passion. Whether it’s helping a newbie author rewrite her query for the eleventieth time (yes, she did that for me) or talking about China or drug cartels, she is always [...]

Getting to interview debut mystery author, LynDee Walker, was such a treat! LynDee is the author of breakout novel, Font Page Fatality, which introduces the stylish intrepid reporter, Nichelle Clark. LynDee is another special guest because I’ve known her for over a year and our adventures on the road to publishing were running a parallel [...]

We were very happy to welcome Gretchen McNeil as our special guest for our third episode. Gretchen is the author of Possess and Ten. I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with Gretchen for the last year in an online writers’ group we both belong to. One of the things that amazes me and that I admire tremendously about Gretchen is her [...]

For our second episode, Carla and I got to interview camera shy Marlene Castricato, one of the founders of Crescent Moon Press. Of course, I’m little biased here, since CMP is my very own publisher, but they were my first choice even before I had a publisher, so I liked them even before I knew [...]

I was almost giddy with excitement over our first guest, Tim Powers. Okay, fine, I was totally giddy, as you can tell from my giggling like a schoolgirl. I’ll tell you a secret: I thought my mic was muted and was just enjoying Tim’s answers. It turned out that my mic was live the whole [...]