Podcast appearances and mentions of dharma kelleher

Here are some moments from our chats with the awesome authors we've had on The Rainbow Remix- from young Anthony Nerada in Canada putting a gay twist on Avril Levine's Skater Boy narrative, to Dharma Kelleher, out trans woman writing badass women led detective series, to mid-westerner Shannon Ronan, who collected brave, soulful stories from people across the country and their coming out stories. Lastly, we welcome back Clare Lydon, who not only writes successful lesbian fiction series with London backdrops, but also hosts podcasts with other lesbian authors. Watch the show on our YouTube Channel and subscribe by clicking this link.

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  The importance of representation in our books Writing trans and queer characters when cisgendered Harmful tropes and stereotypes to avoid Working with a sensitivity reader Balancing educating readers and creating an engaging story Find out more about Dharma: Author Website Facebook Threads Instagram TikTok Rebel of the Week is: Mélanie  If you'd like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you'd like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack  This episode is sponsored by Fictionary Find out more about Fictionary Software + Fictionary Live! here. As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.

Denise and JD welcome the gritty crime drama writer Dharma Kelleher, who is an out, proud trans author from Arizona with some awesome butt-kicking queer woman lead characters. We discuss her writing style, process, approach and character & topic research especially pertaining to her successful  "Jinx Ballou" book series.  To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

Dharma: The teacher told me to play with the other boys, but I knew I wasn't a boy.  It was a secret I kept for a long time.Dharma Kelleher is a pansexual crime writer, based in Phoneix, Arizona who puts lesbians and trans women at the heart of her novels.She grew up in a small town just outside Atlanta.  She knew as a very young child that she was trans.Find out more about Dharma's work here.Presented by Emma Goswell Produced by Sam Walker We'd love to hear YOUR story. Please get in touch www.comingoutstoriespodcast.com or find us on twitter @ComeOutStories and on Instagram @ComingOutStoriesPod We have a book! Coming Out Stories is available at all major shops now! JKP.com | Queerlit | Waterstones | Amazon Coming Out Stories is a What Goes On Media Production

With author host Losa Daily, we discuss the most influential women in our lives and who we would like to visit with. Meet Laura Drake, Tracy Blo,. Colleen Thompson, Jeri Westerson, Dharma Kelleher. They tell their own stories. #WomenPower #InTheSisterhood #WomensHerStoryMonth

With author host Lisa Daily, we discuss the most influential women in our lives and who we would like to visit with. Meet Laura Drake, Tracy Blom, Colleen Thompson, Jeri Westerson, Dharma Kelleher. They tell their own stories. #WomenPower #InTheSisterhood #WomensHerStoryMonth

Matty Dalrymple talks with Dharma Kelleher about WRITING FROM OR ABOUT THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY, including Dharma's experience with traditional publishing and why she went indie; the importance of remembering why you're writing (it's probably not for the money); letting the reader draw the lessons from your book; finding commonality among the differences; the importance of giving your character agency; the danger of tropes becoming words and then damaging actions; tapping into the expertise of sensitivity readers; and the importance of getting a variety of input. Show notes at https://bit.ly/TIAP183  Did you find the information in this video useful? Please consider supporting The Indy Author! https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple Dharma Kelleher is a trailblazer in the crime fiction world, known for her thrilling stories that are equal parts heart-pumping action and thought-provoking social commentary. As one of the few openly transgender authors in her genre, Dharma tackles tough issues and shines a light on the underrepresented and marginalized.

Mark chats with Dharma Kelleher who writes action-driven thrillers that explore the complexities of social and criminal justice in a world that favors the privileged. She is one of the only openly transgender authors in the crime fiction genre. They talk about that and a lot more. Prior to the interview, Mark reminds listeners about sending THEIR reflections for forthcoming Episode 300, provides a personal update and shares a word about this episode's sponsor.   You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway.   In their conversation, Mark and Dharma talk about Dharma's "long, torrid" life-long affair with writing, and beginning to write on a manual typewriter in their teenage years What happened in the intervening years, including getting a degree in journalism Coming out as transgender, initially to self in college, and then later on. And the challenges of doing that in the deep south of the US Celebrating 25 years of marriage in 2023 Falling back in love with writing in 2007 thanks to NaNoWriMo Spending eight years focusing mostly on the craft of writing Pitching to 90 agents and then landing a deal with a New York publisher Coming to the realization that the trad pub model wasn't going to work (due to the publisher requiring print book rights even though they weren't planning on publishing beyond eBook) Getting tired of hearing the "we already had a transgender author book this year" from publishers Red Market's release in February 2023 and how Dharma is selling it directly before doing a wide publishing release How you get it early and get more when you buy it direct from the author Switching from a WooCommerce to a Shopify website for direct sales Doing the best they can to deliver their books to any customer wherever they are on the planet Being the first person in Arizona to donate a kidney to a stranger and how that was part of the inspiration for Red Market The Jinx Ballou Crime Thriller series and how crime thrillers, mysteries, etc are often about "justice" Some of the things writers can get wrong when they include transgender characters in their fiction Disclosure (Netflix) - that takes a deep dive into those tropes The importance of giving transgender characters agency in fiction How the tropes can cause real harm, not just hurt feelings Dharma's love of numbers and love of writing being among their biggest passions And more... After the interview Mark reflects on two of the things that came up in their discussion.   Links of Interest: Dharma's Website Queer Women Kick Ass (dot com) Red Market (direct sales link) Trailer for Disclosure (Netflix) Lambda Literary: Three Transgender Crime Writers (Dharma, Robyn Gigl, Renee James) Talk Thrills and Challenges of Writing in the Genre Epic Reads: YA Fiction with Transgender and Non-Binary Characters Goodreads: Novels of Trans Protagonists by Trans authors Findaway Voices Submit YOUR reflections for Episode 300 Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Best Book Ever Podcast Lovers Moon Podcast The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles   Dharma Kelleher writes action-driven thrillers that explore the complexities of social and criminal justice in a world that favors the privileged. She is one of the only openly transgender authors in the crime fiction genre. Dharma lives in Arizona with her wife and a black cat named Mouse. 

Learn more about Dharma and her work at https://dharmakelleher.com.   The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 

Mark interviews Juliette N. Banks, a bestselling, wide author who writes steamy contemporary and paranormal page-turning romances. Prior to the interview, Mark shares recent comments, welcomes new patron Dharma Kelleher, and shares a personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway.   In their conversation, Mark and Juliette talk about: Juliette always believing that some day she would be a published author, but it was something she never chased Juliette's marketing background at a book she wrote in 2012 that was published by Random House in 2013 The significant and tight Covid related lock-downs in New Zealand Juliette's adaptation to reading a lot of eBooks during the pandemic The incredibly expensive cost of print books in New Zealand Writing an archangel series and a vampire series Launching her books and reader magnet in Jan and March of 2021 Working a full time job squeezed into 4 work days per week while writing all these novels The roughly 200 people Juliette was sharing her works with for free before she even published her first book (and how they've maintained their loyalty as readers to this day) Launching a new contemporary billionaire romance series at the beginning of 2022 The parallel between the vampire characters and the billionaire characters Training herself to think very American in terms of her largest readership base Calculating the value of going to book signings, particular in the cost of flying from New Zealand to somewhere in the US The process Juliette works on with editing and publishing Having had five BookBubs in 2022 The steady stream of releases and the stress that comes from that, particularly when illness like Covid occurs to throw a monkey wrench into it Where Juliette has been focusing in her initial goal to get to the 5 figures she needed in order to quit her corporate job Spending time on learning what she has to do to make her books "BookBub Worthy" Why she doesn't separate "indie" and "traditional" - you're competing in a store with suppliers of all sizes The pricing strategy that Juliette uses How only 10 of her books are creating income right now. The other 10 are things like reader magnets The way Juliette plans and maps out her writing business The importance of knowing what your skills and abilities and weaknesses are The value of professional coaches and taking some action upon those meetings/sessions And more... After the interview, Mark reflects on the investment Juliette made by engaging for a long period and in detail with a group of 200 readers.   Links of Interest:   Juliette N. Banks Website BookBub Article: How I Maximized my First BookBub Deal EP 285 - Written Word Media's Top 10 Publishing Trends for 2023 EP 284 - Collaborations in AI with Elizabeth Ann West Walk Thru of Sudowrite with Elizabeth Ann West (Patreon) EP 280 - J.C. McKenzie & Jo-Ann Carson on the 2023 Jozie Planner for Authors Be a guest on the Stark Reflections Podcast Superstars Writing Seminars (Save $100 with code: STARKSSWS2023 Findaway Voices Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Best Book Ever Podcast Lovers Moon Podcast The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles     Juliette N. Banks is a bestselling, wide author who writes steamy contemporary and paranormal page-turning romances with alpha heroes who fall for sassy heroines and a healthy dose of action and suspense. Juliette has a vast background in consumer marketing and previously published with Random House. She lives in Auckland, New Zealand with Tilly, her Maine Coon kitty, and is now a full-time author.   The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Myths about sleep Creating better quality of sleep Dealing with procrastination and overwhelm Imposter syndrome and comparison This week's question is: What's your 2023 reading goal? Recommendation of the week is: Neon Gods by Katee Robert Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: 13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft Superbad Villains and 10 Steps to Hero: How to Craft Kickass Protagonists are just £1.99 each for the rest of January. Grab them now on all stores. Find out more about Anne: Psych Up Academy  Better Sleep for the Overachiever Instagram And as Cecilia:  Author Website Instagram Rebel of the Week is: Sam Ross If you'd like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com Lots of new patrons this week. Welcome and thank you to Dharma Kelleher, Laura Annis, Tamara Nikolai and Jennifer Conte. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you'd like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack 

Dharma Kelleher writes action-driven thrillers that explore the complexities of social and criminal justice in a world that favors the privileged. She is one of the only openly transgender authors in the crime fiction genre. Dharma lives in Arizona with her wife and a black cat named Mouse.Learn more about Dharma and her work at https://queerwomenkickass.com.Facebook Page https://facebook.com/dharmakelleherbooksTwitter https://twitter.com/zenpunkdharmaWebsite https://queerwomenkickass.com*****************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SINCnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrimeThe SinC Writers' Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/

OutWithDan host Dan White chats with Dharma Kelleher about her writing (Jinx Ballou series) and about how life as a self-published author is. What a delight we had chatting about her work and Life.

OutWithDan host Dan White chats with Dharma Kelleher about her writing (Jinx Ballou series) and about how life as a self-published author is. What a delight we had chatting about her work and Life.

Dharma writes gritty crime thrillers about queer women who kick ass. Known for the Jinx Ballou Bounty Hunter series and the Shea Stevens Outlaw Biker series, they are one of the only openly transgender authors in the crime fiction genre. Dharma's action-driven thrillers explore the complexities of social and criminal justice in a world where the legal system favors the privileged.

Ep: 125 Dharma Kelleher, Bud Gundy, Anthony Bidulka, and Meredith Doench give suggestions for readers.Podcast Website:   www.queerwritersofcrime.comCheck out Queer Writers of Crime Guest's blog.To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.Get a Kindle Paperwhite:https://amzn.to/3KCfUuODharma Kelleher RecommendsRobyn Gigl - Survivor's Guilt by Robyn Giglhttps://amzn.to/3kRNWRuBud Gundy RecommendsA Body in a Bathhouse by Brad Shrevehttps://amzn.to/3kRNWRuAnthony Bidulka Recommends These Canadian AuthorsThe Joanne Kilbourn series by Gail Bowenhttps://amzn.to/3P5bBeUThe Detective Paul Lane Series by Gary Ryanhttps://amzn.to/3vQXOB8The Ava Lee Series by Ian Hamilton https://amzn.to/39N5I63Meredith Doench RecommendsHeartsick by Chelsea Cainhttps://amzn.to/39AqtScBrad's Website: bradshreve.comKindly give to The Trevor Project, a much-needed charity focusing not only suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth, but also helps to get answers and information to support them and connect with an international community of LGBTQ youth aged 13 - 24.thetrevorproject.org

Ep: 117 Dharma Kelleher converses with Brad about books 1 - 4 in her Shea Stevens Series. The 4th book "Road Rash" is coming soon. They also talk about marginalized people, primarily transgender, representation in the media and especially in books. plus, the novel idea that maybe we should all be kind to one another. Kindly give to The Trevor Project, a much-needed charity focusing not only suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth, but also helps to get answers and information to support them, and connect with an international community of LGBTQ youth aged 13 - 24.https://www.thetrevorproject.org/Podcast Website:www.queerwritersofcrime.comSign up for the show's newsletter:https://tinyurl.com/qworcrimenewsletterCheck out blog posts by guests on the website:https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/blog/Chip in and help support this podcast:buymeacoffee.com/queerwriters   To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.Get a Kindle Paperwhite:https://amzn.to/3KCfUuODharma Kelleher's website:https://dharmakelleher.comBooks2Read: https://books2read.com/dharmakelleherFacebook: https://facebook.com/dharmakelleher/Twitter: https://twitter.com/zenpunkdharmaDharma Kelleher writes gritty crime thrillers about queer women who kick ass, including the Jinx Ballou Bounty Hunter series and the Shea Stevens Outlaw Biker series. Dharma is one of the only openly transgender authors in the crime fiction genre. Her action-driven thrillers explore the complexities of social and criminal justice in a world where the legal system favors the privileged.  She is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and the Alliance of Independent Authors. She lives in Arizona with her wife and a black cat named Mouse.Brad's Website: bradshreve.comSupport Requeered Tales  re-publishing award-winning, post-Stonewall gay and lesbian fiction — with a focus on mystery, literary and horror/sci-fi genres.requeeredtales.com

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  How they felt as first time authors in 2022 How and why they chose their launch and marketing model What went well What mistakes they made and would do differently next time The hardest part about launching your first book This week's question is: How is your year going? Is it as productive as you wanted? Find out more about SW Millar at: Instagram Twitter Website Find out more about CM Newell at: Instagram Facebook Goodreads Author Website Tik Tok **Anyone who buys an ebook through CM's website store for rebel listeners, they can use the code Villains40 and receive a 40% discount through end of the year. Find out more about Scott Williamson at: Instagram Website   Rebel of the Week is: Helen Rygh Pederson  If you'd like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Dharma Kelleher. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you'd like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack   THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here, and listen to their podcast here.  

My guest this episode is Dharma Kelleher, a trans writer who believes it is important, especially in these troubled times, to portray trans characters as just as human as everybody else. Since her childhood in Georgia, Dharma has known what it is like to be marginalized. Today, she has a great deal to teach about empowerment through her fiction and nonfiction. ALLi's Inspirational Indie Author interviews are sponsored by Kobo Writing Life, a global, independent ebook and audiobook publishing platform that empowers authors with a quick and easy publishing process and unique promotional opportunities. To reach a wide readership, create your account today! Thank you, Kobo, for your support of this podcast. Find more author advice, tips and tools at our Self-publishing Author Advice Center: https://selfpublishingadvice.org, with a huge archive of 2,000+ blog posts, and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. We invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally, if you haven't already. You can do that at http://allianceindependentauthors.org. About the Host Howard Lovy has been a journalist for more than 35 years, and now amplifies the voices of independent author-publishers and  works with authors as a developmental editor. Howard is also a freelance writer specializing in Jewish issues whose work appears regularly in Publishers Weekly, the Jewish Daily Forward, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, and Longreads. Find Howard at howardlovy.com, LinkedIn and Twitter.

How can we overcome self-doubt to write the books we really want to? How can we move past writer's block? How can we reshape our definition of success and return to the joy of writing? Dharma Kelleher talks about the author mindset and more. In the intro, Brandon Sanderson's Kickstarter, Bookstore consolidation [The Guardian]; Amazon […] The post Dealing With Self-Doubt And Writer's Block With Dharma Kelleher first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Dharma Kelleher returns to share her latest work, Breakthrough: Overcoming Creative Self-Doubt, Writer's Block, and Imposter Syndrome. We talk a bit about each of those aspects of being creative so that you can let go of fear and fall back in love with your process!

Dharma Kelleher joins us to share the latest in her Jinx Ballou series, TERF Wars! We also discuss confronting transphobia and talk about trans tropes to avoid.

Laura McHigh returns to the co host chair with Eric as he talks with award-winning writer SA Cosby (Razorblade Tears) Maureen Johnson (The Box In The Woods) and a discussion about LGBTQ authors with Greg Herren and Dharma Kelleher. All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Blueprint by Jahzzar Mells Parade by Broke For Free Jazz Mango by Joey Pecoraro Slotcar by Podington Bear The Collector by Broke For Free  Bring Me The Night by Broke For Free   Breakfast With Tiffany By Broke For Free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features the first chapter of Iron Goddess by Dharma Kelleher. It is read by local actor Casey Ballard. Iron Goddess was published in March of 2017 and is available for purchase. Learn more about the author and her writing on her website. We are thrilled during Pride month to be featuring a mystery about an LGBTQ+ character written by an LGBTQ+ author! In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. Our theme song was written and performed by Kevin Memley. If you enjoyed this episode please review or rate it as that helps more people be able to find us! Also, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode-both to this podcast and to the podcast newsletter. If you would like to help support this podcast and Kings River Life financially, and get some fun perks, check out our Patreon Page. You can also purchase some fun Mysteryrat's Maze merchandise on Redbubble. You can find more mystery fun on our websites Kings River Life Magazine and KRL News and Reviews.

Today on the show, BPF trainer and writer John Phythyon and copywriting guru Abigail Dunard tackle an author-submitted blurb to dissect it and understand how to write killer sales copy. To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode's read-along selections: Blurb: TERF Wars by Dharma Kelleher A Fight For Justice Has Become A Battle for Truth Bounty hunter Jinx Ballou has been hired to apprehend a fugitive who brutally murdered a transgender woman in a public restroom. As a trans woman herself, Jinx is more determined than ever to bring this bigoted killer to justice. What Jinx didn't anticipate was the powerful media machine her fugitive controlled. She finds herself in the middle of a war of media manipulation, disinformation, and deep-faked videos designed to further harm an already vulnerable community. TERF Wars takes readers on an action-packed thrill ride that dives deep into the issues of identity and intersectionality, oppression and accountability. As one of the only openly transgender authors in crime fiction, Dharma Kelleher delivers a heartfelt tale that will leave readers cheering for more. Targeted Takeaway: When writing your book description, it's important to think about what readers want. That's essentially two things: A main character they can root for and identify with and to buy books they enjoy reading. Your description should let them inside your MC's head. As we often say, don't tell the reader what happens to your protagonist; show the character's reaction to the events of the story. Readers want to walk alongside your MC, feeling what they feel and hoping for them to triumph. Give them that with show instead of tell. It's equally important to sell them your book. Once you've given them a brief taste of the action, you need a selling paragraph that identifies the title, whether or not it in a series, what number book in the series it is, the genre, and the tropes the reader will find inside. This helps them know that this is a book for them – one they will enjoy. And then you need a CTA telling them to buy. A blurb is a sales tool. Its job is to sell the book. And you should not be ashamed to ask someone to buy your work. That's what a reader is there to do! For indie authors, that's the ultimate happy ending.

Step aside Stephanie Plum! In Jinx Ballou, Dharma Kelleher has created a tough, complex character who is a former police officer, a comic book nerd, and a Wonder Woman cosplayer. Jinx also happens to be transgender. Dharma herself is trans and in our interview she talks about writing the books she wants to read, something I can totally relate to because I do the same thing. Dharma wanted to read about complex characters with rich lives in a way that wasn't focused on their gender identity or their transition. Those kinds of books are amazing and have undoubtedly supported and assisted many people, and now there's room in the publishing space for the type of book Dharma wants to read and write. Thank goodness for that! In the introduction I also mention that I recently found out that my memoir, Cult, A Love Story, is being used as one of the textbooks in a psychology of cults class at a university in Iowa. Exciting! Today's show is supported by my patrons at Patreon. Thank you! When you become a patron for as little as $1 a month you receive a short mystery story each and every month. And the rewards for those who love mystery stories go up from there! Learn more and become a part of my community of readers at www.Patreon.com/alexandraamor This week's mystery author Dharma Kelleher writes gritty crime thrillers including the Jinx Ballou Bounty Hunter series and the Shea Stevens Outlaw Biker series. Dharma is one of the only openly transgender authors in the crime fiction genre. Her action-driven thrillers explore the complexities of social and criminal justice in a world where the legal system favors the privileged.  She is a member of Sisters in Crime, the International Thriller Writers, and the Alliance of Independent Authors. She lives in Arizona with her wife Eileen and a black cat named Mouse To learn more about Dharma and all her books visit DharmaKelleher.com Press play (above) to listen to the show, or read the transcript below. Remember you can also subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts. And listen on Stitcher, Android, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, and Spotify. Excerpt from Chaser CHAPTER 1 A blond woman opened the door, her swollen left eye shining with the rich color and texture of an overripe eggplant. Dried blood trailed from her twisted nose, over her split lip, and onto her faded Disney Cinderella T-shirt. Purple, green, and yellow bruises on her arms and legs documented a history of abuse.  “Jesus Christ! That looks like it hurts.” I stood on her doorstep in Phoenix’s Sunnyslope neighborhood, sweat beading on my skin in the late-afternoon heat. “Freddie do that to you?” “What do you want?” Her fat lip and broken nose made it sound more like “Wuh you wuhn?” She glared at me from her open doorway, resting a hand on her hip.  “You’re Vanessa Nealey, right?” “Who wants to know?”  “Gee, I figured the words Bail Enforcement Agent printed in big yellow letters on my Kevlar vest would’ve given it away.” I handed her my business card with a sardonic grin. “Jinx Ballou, friendly neighborhood bounty hunter. Your boyfriend, Freddie Colton, missed his court date. Big Bobby Mills at Liberty Bail Bonds hired me to pick him up. Is he here?” Vanessa crumpled the business card and tossed it at my feet. “Go to hell, lady.” She started to shut the door, but I caught it with the toe of my boot. “Listen up, princess! You put your home up as collateral. If Prince Charming doesn’t come along with me, your bond is forfeit. Know what that means? It means no happily ever after. Liberty Bail Bonds will take your house, and you’ll be on the street. Is Freddie really worth all that?” She held my gaze for several seconds before her expression softened. “He ain’t here.”  “You sure about that?” Vanessa stepped aside. “You wanna look around? Be my guest.”  I was tempted to take her up on her offer, just in case she was bluffing. Technically,

Ep:038 Dharma Kelleher writes gritty crime fiction with a feminist kick and is one of the only openly transgender authors in the genre. She writes the Jinx Ballou Bounty Hunter series and the Shea Stevens Outlaw Biker series. Her work has also appeared in anthologies and on Shotgun Honey. She is a member of Sisters in Crime, the International Thriller Writers, and the Alliance of Independent Authors. She lives in Arizona with her wife and her feline overlords. New Release: Blood Sisters (Shea Stevens Outlaw Biker series #3) October 15, 2020Website: https://dharmakelleher.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/dharmakelleherbooksTwitter: https://twitter.com/zenpunkwebworksA Deadly Kind of Love by Victor J. BanisBrad's Website: https://bradshreve.com/requeeredtales.comInstagram: @gaymysterypodcastTwitter: @gaymysterypodFacebook: Gay Mystery-Thriller-Suspense Fiction GroupQuestions or comments can be emailed to info@gaymysterypodcast.com

Ep:029 RE Bradshaw, John Copenhaver, Greg Herren, and Dharma Kelleher join in a round table discussion about the current state of LGBTQ crime fiction. gaymysterypodcast.comSupport our podcast: www.patreon.com/gaymysterypodcastGuest Links:RE Bradshaw websiteJohn Copenhaver websiteDharma Kelleher websiteDharma Kelleher Amazon PageGreg Herren websiteGreg Herren Amazon PageInstagram: @gaymysterypodcastTwitter: @gaymysterypodFacebook: Gay Mystery-Thriller-Suspense Fiction GroupQuestions or comments can be emailed to info@gaymysterypodcast.combradshreve.com Support the show (http://patreon.com/gaymysterypodcast)

Ep:004 Author Frank W. Butterfield discusses his three series: The Nick William's Mysteries, the Daytona Beach Books, and The Romantical Adventures of Whit & Eddie. Justene reviews Dharma Kelleher's novel, Broken Woman.gaymysterypodcast.comSupport the show (http://patreon.com/gaymysterypodcast)

Gritty crime fiction writer, Dharma Kelleher joins us to talk about her experience as a transgender author, and the recent controversy around the book deal for the fictional biography of transgender doctor, Dr. James Barry. We discuss the importance of sensitivity readers and how/when an author should employ them in their writing process. Dharma also sheds some light on marketing a title that was deemed “unmarketable.” Never miss an episode: subscribe to the Kobo Writing Life podcast on Apple, Spotify, or Stitcher. Start self-publishing today with KWL. Join the platform that's fast, free, easy. We put authors first. www.kobo.com/writinglife

As one of the few transgender authors in crime fiction, Dharma Kelleher writes gritty novels with a progressive bent, including the Jinx Ballou bounty hunter series and the Shea Stevens outlaw biker series. Her work has appeared on Shotgun Honey and in the upcoming Murder-A-GoGo’s anthology. She is a former journalist and a member of Sisters in Crime, the International Thriller Writers, and the Alliance of Independent Authors. She lives in Arizona with her wife and three feline overlords. How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes gritty crime fiction author Dharma Kelleher to the show. About my guest: Dharma Kelleher writes gritty crime fiction from a transgender/queer perspective. She is the author of three thrillers including Chaser, the first book in her new Jinx Ballou bounty hunter series, and Iron Goddess and Snitch in her Shea Stevens biker series. She is a former journalist and a member of Sisters in Crime, the International Thriller Writers, and the Alliance of Independent Authors. She lives in Arizona with her wife and three feline overlords. About the Book: When Holly Schwartz, a children's charity poster girl, jumps bail after being charged with her mother's murder, Jinx Ballou is hired to return the young fugitive to custody after a veteran bounty hunter fails to locate her. Jinx chases conflicting leads that point in different directions. The police suspect someone's helping the disabled fugitive escape justice. Holly's family believes she's the latest victim in a string of kidnappings by a sadistic human trafficker. As Jinx closes in on her fugitive, the situation takes a deadly turn. The body count rises, forcing Jinx to push her body, her skills, and her luck to the limit-not only to claim the bounty, but just to survive. This is a copyrighted podcast owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network.

We are joined by Dharma Kelleher, author of the Shea Stevens biker and Jinx Ballou bounty hunter thrillers, among others. We talk about sharks, mostly. https://dharmakelleher.com We invite people into (and to help name) our summer reading & viewing club, where we’ll first be reading JAWS (and watching the film), followed by JURASSIC PARK. If you’re unfamiliar with JAWS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfHSKq6gHUM The Crime Friction Official Theme is “Book ‘Em” by Karl Ove Sneezegård, Commander of the Dark Hordes, Herald of the Red Wolf, wielder of the Axe of Hrim, night manager of the 7-Eleven on Church St., Ting, inventor of the aglet, and Freddy Mercury’s dry cleaner. Contact us on Twitter @DefectivesPod or via e-mail at CrimeFriction@gmail.com

Hey there word nerds! Today I have the pleasure of talking with Dharma Kelleher on the show! Dharma Kelleher is the author of several gritty crime fiction novels from a transgender/queer perspective. She has worked as a radio news director and is a current member of Sisters in Crime, the International Thriller Writers, and the Alliance of Independent Authors. Dharma traditionally published her first series, the Shea Stevens biker series, before deciding to go the indie route for her latest thriller. Her new book, Chaser, is the first book in her Jinx Ballou Bounty Hunter series and is available now. Listen in as we chat about this awesome book, and giving accurate voice to transgender communties in literature. In this episode Dharma and I discuss: Crafting a multifaceted and realistic transgender character. The need for accuracy not sensitivity when portraying a marginalized community. Dharma’s two-pronged attack for avoiding the echo chamber of niche marketing. Marketing challenges in indie publishing vs. traditional publishing. How to build your following with an email newsletter. Plus, Dharma’s #1 tip for writers. For more info and show notes: DIYMFA.com/199

Support our show and efforts to #HecktheCis at patreon.com/qafThis week, early for patrons, Rissy and Ari welcome crime fiction author Dharma Kelleher to talk about her books, her story of coming out in the early 90s, and the Chicago live show in June. This show is part of the Trans Podcaster Visibility Initiative. The theme song is written and performed by Priss of "The Interesting Life of Priss."New TCAGOOH shirts by ControverTeesHanes Tagless Tee: https://teespring.com/greetings-gender-hanes-teeWomen's Basic Tee: https://teespring.com/greetings-gender-womteeVneck Tee: https://teespring.com/greetings-gender-vneckteeBasic Tank: https://teespring.com/greetings-gender-unitankFlowy Tank: https://teespring.com/greetings-gender-flwytankHoodie: https://teespring.com/greetings-gender-hoodieMugs & Stickers: https://teespring.com/greetings-gender-mugnstickr

Support this show at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastThis week, Rissy and Bethany are joined by the author of trans crime fiction novel "Chaser", Dharma Kelleher. Listen to Rissy beg Dharma to adopt her after half a story because, wouldn't you want that?This show is part of the Trans Podcaster Visibility Initiative.The opening song is written and performed by Shelley Segal. Rissy and Bethany can be reached: Incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com @RisMcCool @BethanyLFutrell Facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast This podcast is owned by It's A Shameful Thing, Lobsterhead! LLC, copyright 2016, All Rights Reserved

Another episode of crime and mystery authors galore!. This time featuring Alison Gaylin, Owen Laukkanen, Peter Swanson and Dharma Kelleher. Our Unpanel features contributors to Night of the Flood All music used by permission in accordance with the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Real Swing Shet by Menage Quad Swing 39 by Latche Swing Now Son by Podington Bear Songe D'Automne by Latche Swing Well And Good by Podington Bear El Fuego BY Polyrhythmics Nameless Dancers by Hot Funky Body Hungaria by Latche Swing Bonbon by Hicham Chahidi Run In The Night by The Good Lawdz

Terry and Paul interview author Dharma Kelleher.

Terry and Paul interview author Dharma Kelleher.