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Joining us today on Mysterious Goings On is a returning guest. He's award-winning novelist, writing coach, and manuscript editor John DeDakis. John is a former editor on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and the author of five mystery-suspense novels. John is also a former White House correspondent and regularly leads writing workshops at retreats, literary centers, and writers' conferences. He hosts the video podcast One-to-One. In this engaging conversation, Alex Greenwood welcomes John back to discuss his latest political thriller, Enemies Domestic. The discussion dives deep into the book's themes of trauma, mental health, and the complexities of political discourse in America. John shares insights into the creation of Lark Chadwick and reflects on the power of fiction in addressing real-world issues. We also explore the challenges of modern journalism and the crucial role of empathy in political discussions. LINKS to Social & Website: BUY the Book: https://amzn.to/4fbeQ06 WEBSITE: https://johndedakis.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/john.dedakis LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-dedakis-4b09a34/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dedakisjohn/ AUTHORS DEN: https://www.authorsden.com/visit/author.asp?authorid=38787 Drop a buck in the tip jar here. Send us a Voice Message! Just click here and give us your first name, city, and question or comment. Contact Alex via email here. Visit Alex's author website: https://jalexandergreenwood.com/ Follow him on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@alexginkc Catch Alex's True Crime Show: GOING TO KILLING CITY. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your pods! Looking for the perfect gift for the reader in your life? Look no further! I'm excited to offer autographed copies of Alex's books for just $5 each! Edit ImageSpecial Offer:
Acclaimed journalist turned award-winning author, John DeDakis brings us a story truly ripped from the headlines. Enemies Domestic features newly minted White House Press Secretary Lark Chadwick as she navigates the daunting new job. Lark is pregnant and the first question she's asked by a pool reporter is if she intends to abort her unborn child? Freedom of choice, political power, insurrection, and disinformation are all hot button emotional issues and DeDakis weaves them into a compelling thriller without venturing off into a preachy monologue. It's balanced and the reader can decide where they fall on the complicated questions we face. DeDakis talks about how he crafted the characters and the storyline for Enemies Domestic with James L'Etoile for Authors on the Air.
Acclaimed journalist turned award-winning author, John DeDakis brings us a story truly ripped from the headlines. Enemies Domestic features newly minted White House Press Secretary Lark Chadwick as she navigates the daunting new job. Lark is pregnant and the first question she's asked by a pool reporter is if she intends to abort her unborn child? Freedom of choice, political power, insurrection, and disinformation are all hot button emotional issues and DeDakis weaves them into a compelling thriller without venturing off into a preachy monologue. It's balanced and the reader can decide where they fall on the complicated questions we face. DeDakis talks about how he crafted the characters and the storyline for Enemies Domestic with James L'Etoile for Authors on the Air.
Crafting Realistic Tension From a Journalist's Perspective Are you feeling frustrated or uncertain about your career? Maybe it's time for a change, but you're not sure what direction to go in. Take the quiz that might just point you towards your dream career. By understanding your unique creative strengths, you'll gain clarity and confidence in making a career shift that aligns with your passions and talents. This episode is brought to you by my favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, my book on how to become a stellar communicator, Speak From Within, and this podcast's host, Podbean (Get a one-month free trial of Podbean with this affiliate link. https://www.podbean.com/CreativeSolutions). Leave me a voice message. What does it take to write a page-turning thriller while keeping your readers emotionally hooked? In this episode, award-winning novelist and former CNN editor John DeDakis shares his secrets to crafting suspenseful stories that balance high-stakes action with deep character development. You'll learn how his experience as a White House correspondent shaped his gripping political thrillers and the key strategies he teaches to aspiring writers. Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting your writing journey, John offers practical tips on creating compelling plots, building tension, and navigating the world of publishing. we also talk politics and how his fiction reflects today's political climate. Tune in for inspiration and actionable advice to sharpen your storytelling skills! Connect with Izolda This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset It's also brought to you by my podcast host, Podbean! I love how simple Podbean is to use. If you've been thinking of starting your own podcast, Podbean is the way to go!** Support the show. Buy me a coffee. Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic |
Enemies Domestic, Book Six in the Lark Chadwick Mystery series: On her first day as White House Press Secretary, Lark Chadwick is confronted on live television by a reporter with an agenda: “Are you, or are you not, planning to abort your unborn child?” His question puts Lark in the crosshairs of extremists on both sides of the highly fraught abortion issue. Ambivalent about becoming a single mother in the post-Roe era, and grieving the death of her boyfriend, Lark is now forced to make her abort-or-not-to-abort decision in a highly toxic, politicized, and polarized fishbowl. At stake: her sanity—and her life. In the political thriller Enemies Domestic, his most important and controversial book to date, former CNN editor John DeDakis dramatically and thoughtfully tackles the hot topics of abortion, QAnon, White Christian Nationalism, and mental illness at a time when America itself is teetering between democracy and authoritarianism.“The astonishing White House thriller Enemies Domestic rockets readers through the life-defining politics and crimes that will define all our lives for years to come. Author John DeDakis reveals that world with the authority and insight he learned and brought to us as a CNN journalist who's watched the thrilling moments he fictionalizes unfold in real life. Enemies Domestic is a vital contribution to the thriller literature of our times.” —James Grady, author of Six Days of the Condor and 2024's The Smoke in Our EyesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 Matty Dalrymple talks with John DeDakis about The Productive Power of Organization and Procrastination, including organizing content and research material and the value of compartmentalizing; organizational approaches with Excel, MS Word, and Scrivener (and alternatives to each), including pairing a draft document with a journal document; creating a synopsis as you write; tapping into AI for synopses and sales descriptions (a nice follow-on to last week's discussion with Kaylin Tristano about STORY BIBLES AND HOW AI CAN HELP); managing your writer business relationships, including a Dropbox tool for obtaining virtual signatures; not letting the (organizational) tail wag the (writing) dog; the power of percolation; and the value of procrastination. Links, summary, and transcript at https://bit.ly/TIAP219 John DeDakis is an award-winning author of five mystery-suspense-thriller novels, a writing coach and instructor, a manuscript editor, a former editor on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer," and a former White House correspondent. In his spare time he's an amateur jazz drummer. John is also the host of the video podcast ONE-TO-ONE. His latest book is FAKE. In fact I got to talk about FAKE with John on my video series WHAT I LEARNED ( https://bit.ly/WIL_John_DeDakis ). Matty Dalrymple is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with ROCK PAPER SCISSORS; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with THE SENSE OF DEATH; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. Matty also writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage, and shares what she's learned on THE INDY AUTHOR PODCAST. She has written books on the business of short fiction and podcasting for authors; her articles have appeared in "Writer's Digest" magazine. She is a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors.
Another episod Writing coach, and award-winning author John DeDakis is a former CNN Senior Copy Editor for the Emmy and Peabody-Award winning news program "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer." DeDakis (pronounced deh-DAY-kiss) is the author of five mystery/suspense novels -- Fast Track, Bluff, Troubled Water, Bullet in the Chamber, and Fake. The novels provide a behind-the-scenes look at real-world journalism. He is currently at work on book six in his Lark Chadwick series, plus a memoir (Working Title: Pivot Points: A Life of Plot Twists). You're invited to follow John DeDakis on follow him on Instagram (dedakisjohn), Twitter @johnDeDakis, and on LinkedIn. Visit his website at www.johndedakis.com Make sure to check out this episode
Episode 22 Who says you can't write from a woman's perspective if you're a man? Or from a man's perspective as a woman? Writing is about understanding people, and not just people who look and sound and live like you. Today's conversation is about just this: writing from a perspective that is different from your own, whether that means gender, race, or ethnicity. Join me in conversation with John DeDakis, author of the Lark Chadwick mystery series. John is a former White House correspondent and former senior editor for "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer". He has had an illustrious career as a journalist and he took that experience and applied it to the Lark Chadwick series. So how did John tackle writing from the point of view of a 22 year old woman? Take a listen! Please like and follow this podcast, and subscribe to the WriterSpark newsletter at https://writersparkacademy.com/newslettersignup/ Resources WriterSpark Website: http://writersparkacademy.com Sign up for the WriterSpark newsletter: https://writersparkacademy.com/newslettersignup/ Grab WriterSpark Swag! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/writerspark/share Learn more about the host, Melissa Bourbon: http://melissabourbon.com Subscribe to WriterSpark on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnKN2ZVZwjoAOeHlBO-cRIw/videos Follow WriterSpark on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWriterSpark Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWriterSpark Instagram: http://instagram.com/bookishly_cozy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookishly_cozy Visit John's website: htthttp://johndedakis.com/
Alex is joined from Baltimore by novelist John DeDakis, author of five novels in the Lark Chadwick mystery-suspense-thriller series. DeDakis is a former editor on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer." He is also a writing coach, manuscript editor, and writing workshop leader. They discuss broadcast journalism, as well as the difficulties women face in that male-dominated world. They also discuss Lark Chadwick, a character in his novels, an amateur sleuth trying to maintain her journalistic integrity. Alex speaks about his own past behavior and believes that books like DeDakis's can help male readers understand their mistakes with women and grow from them. John has used his own experiences of grief and loss to inform his writing, and he believes that the creative process is largely one of self-discovery. He teaches writing to help people deconstruct the process and encourages them to move toward the pain. He is currently working on his sixth novel, which will explore topics such as abortion and delusional politics. There is so much more in this wide-ranging and deep conversation that also touches on personal tragedy, loss, politics, and the state of journalism today. Also: How do women have to play defense in addition to trying to be assertive in a man's world? How do you start writing a novel? How does he approach editing manuscripts? Listen in! Connect with John DeDakis: JohnDeDakis.com . Buy the books here. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/john.dedakis LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-dedakis-4b09a34/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dedakisjohn/ AUTHORS DEN: https://www.authorsden.com/visit/author.asp?authorid=38787 Visit Alex Greenwood's website: JAlexanderGreenwood.com. Follow him on Twitter: @A_Greenwood This Mysterious Goings On Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2023, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. We are an Amazon Associates seller, and some of our links may earn us a commission. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-alexander-greenwood/message
John DeDakis discusses his Lark Chadwick thriller series and the connections between his protagonist and his real-life career in journalism.
John DeDakis discusses his Lark Chadwick thriller series and the connections between his protagonist and his real-life career in journalism.
Wow, I'm not gonna lie it was a little intimidating talking with John DeDakis he's had quite the impressive writing journey. From being a former journalist to now being a bestselling author of thrillers. I had such a great time though and learned so much. Enjoy our episode and follow him at www.johndedakis.com Be sure to support the show at Patreon.com/TheCozySleuth or at Ko-fi.com/thecozysleuth
Mally, Cindy & Liz chat with author John DeDakis about his latest novel Fake, fake news, talking to women & the state of journalism today. https://www.johndedakis.com/
If you re thinking of changing careers as a writer and want to know how to do it, then today's episode with Former Whitehouse Correspondent, John DeDakis, is jam packed with hints and advice.
Artist/subject: John DedakisNot only is John a novelist, but he is also a writing coach and manuscript editor. He is the author of five mystery-suspense novels. His fourth novel, Bullet in the Chamber, is the winner of Reviewers Choice, Foreword INDIES, and Feathered Quill book awards. A former White House correspondent and editor on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer," John now regularly teaches novel writing online and at literary centers, writers' conferences, and bookstores around the country and abroad. You can find out more information about John and also where to get his books at https://johndedakis.com.Don't forget to leave feedback on your favorite podcast app or hit us up on https://www.facebook.com/TrueFictionPodcast!CreditsHost: Patrick Boggstruefictioncast@gmail.comCohost: Norbert Yatestruefictioncast@gmail.comEngineer/Cohost/: Marshalltruefictioncast@gmail.comAmazing Voice in the show bumpers: Bobbie AshleyBobbie's Amazing first albumhttps://rb.gy/hfpluuBobbie's Bookshttps://rb.gy/bjzijuIntro and exit music: Jon DacostaSong title: Funky IntroSpotify Link to a couple of Jon's projects:Cuba: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2SWNpmjhVyCCcHGb3ZUl0b?si=xuqPreLCSGakMyKeFbRDBQHighland Reunionhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2FkBd7GBKSINGFXediVPDy?si=NnPRxEXRRy-9PU5w_B1e0gAd for True Fictions "Buy Me a Coffee" site where listeners can support the show. The money we get will be used to keep creating episodes of True Fiction and True Fiction's Kino Club. Thanks in advance for your support.Support the show
Today's show is a special edition where we hear an excerpt from Fake, a novel by John DeDakis. In the era of “fake news,” when facts are suspect and reporters are targets, White House Correspondent Lark Chadwick is thrust into the midst of a media-bashing frenzy. Fake is a real-life look behind the scenes at the ethical struggles of a female journalist in a #MeToo world walking the line between personal feelings and dispassionate objectivity – trying to discern the difference between what's real . . . and what's fake. After the reading, we talk with John about his background as a journalist, how he came to write a series with a female protagonist, and how the narrative spin by both supporters and detractors of the Vietnam War propelled John into journalism. If you'd like to learn more about John DeDakis or buy any of his Lark Chadwick series, head over to www.johndedakis.com. Find more information about Etched Onyx Magazine at www.onyxpublications.com. All audio, poetry, and story material are copyright 2022, all rights reserved.
John DeDakis | Bullet in the Chamber That's the #Truth podcast Season 2 Episode 7 | Daniel & Jenny MuscatellFrom Journalist to Novelist & writing coach, today's guest is John DeDakis. John, a former editor on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer," and former White House correspondent, is the author of five novels in the Lark Chadwick mystery-suspense-thriller series. His fourth novel, "Bullet in the Chamber" contains a subplot that fictionalizes the accidental heroin overdose that killed his youngest son Stephen in 2011. John's novels are set with a journalism backdrop and are drawn from personal experience, including the suicide of his sister in 1980. In this episode, John discusses life, the motivation behind his writing, politics, journalism, and much, much more. Connect with John: http://www.johndedakis.com/Connect with Daniel and Jenny:Website:https: //www.muscatellministries.com/Website:https: //www.jennymuscatell.com/Insta:https: //www.instagram.com/jennymuscatell/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenMuscatellPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1737272
What a treat it was to have nationally-renowned author and former editor of CNN's “The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer” John Dedakis on my show. I decided to change it up a bit. For anyone interested in writing and publishing a book, this might help. www.johndedakis.comwww.lifewithoutlimitsshow.comLife Without Limits is broadcast live at 9pm ET Mondays on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).
Today on the Bookshelf Odyssey, we explore the world of Journalism! I have on the show today a veteran of journalism - John DeDakis. We also talk about how he went from a career in journalism (writing about facts!) to a career as a novelist - and how different the two are from each other. (At least they SHOULD be...)John's written a fantastic mystery series about a journalist named Lark Chadwick, and in the beginning of the episode I give a quick review of his first novel Fast Track. He is a "novelist and writing coach and is a former editor on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer." DeDakis is the author of five mystery-suspense novels. His fourth novel, Bullet in the Chamber, is the winner of Reviewers Choice, Foreword INDIES, and Feathered Quill book awards. In his most recent novel, Fake, protagonist Lark Chadwick is a White House correspondent trying to walk the line between personal feelings and dispassionate objectivity in the era of “fake news” and #MeToo. Fake earned Honorable Mention for the Reviewers Choice Award and was a Finalist for Killer Nashville's Silver Falchion Award. DeDakis, a former White House correspondent, is a manuscript editor, and regularly teaches novel writing online and at literary centers, writers' conferences, and bookstores around the country and abroad. He is also a jazz drummer. "Website: www.johndedakis.com Books Mentioned:By John DeDakis:Fast TrackBluffTroubled WaterBullet in the ChamberFakeFurious: Sailing into Terror by Jeffrey James HigginsInto the Room by Steven RogersFind Me online: Facebook Group Page: @thebookshelfodyssey Twitter: @odyssey_podcast Instagram: @bookshelfodysseypodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ArtBookshel... Email: bookshelfodysseypodcast@gmail.com Ways to Support the Show: Buying a book? Bookshop.org Affiliate Link: https://bookshop.org/shop/bookshelfod... Buy Me a Coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bookshel...
Novelist and writing coach John DeDakis is a former editor on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer." DeDakis is the author of five mystery-suspense novels. His fourth novel, Bullet in the Chamber, was the winner of Reviewers Choice, Foreword INDIES, and Feathered Quill book awards. In his most recent novel, Fake, protagonist Lark Chadwick is a White House correspondent trying to walk the line between personal feelings and dispassionate objectivity in the era of “fake news” and #MeToo. Fake earned Honorable Mention for the Reviewers Choice Award and was a Finalist for Killer Nashville's Silver Falchion Award. DeDakis, a former White House correspondent, is a manuscript editor, and regularly teaches novel writing online and at literary centers, writers' conferences, and bookstores around the country and abroad. He is also a jazz drummer. DeDakis will be a keynote speaker at Colorado Gold in Denver (Oct. 15 to 17) and is also teaching a master class. More at: https://johndedakis.com/ Intro Music by Moby Gratis: https://mobygratis.com/ Outro Music by Dan-o-Songs: https://danosongs.com/
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John DeDakis is a writing coach, educator, former journalist and award-winning author of five mystery/suspense novels including his latest Fake. The plot features a young journalist, Lark Chadwick, who is a White House correspondent investigating the sudden death of the First Lady even as Lark, herself, is the victim of “fake news.” John’s other books include: Fast Track, Bluff, Troubled Water, and Bullet in the Chamber. The novels provide a behind-the-scenes look at real-world journalism. The post 661: Why to Work in Smaller Markets as a Young Journalist With John DeDakis, Fake [K-Cup DoubleShot] appeared first on Time4Coffee.
John DeDakis is a writing coach, educator, former journalist and award-winning author of five mystery/suspense novels including his latest Fake. The plot of Fake features a young journalist, Lark Chadwick, who is a White House correspondent investigating the sudden death of the First Lady even as Lark, herself, is the victim of “fake news.” The post 658: How to Break Into Journalism and Writing With John DeDakis, Fake [Espresso Shots] appeared first on Time4Coffee.
Last evening our guest on The Writer's Block, was a long time purveyor of the news both on TV and in print. Writer John DeDakis has penned a series of books featuring a your reporter named Lark Chadwick, this time embroiled in the 'Fake News' push of the 2000s. Give a listen right here!
John DeDakis, Former CNN copy editor on The Situation Room and former White House Correspondent Joins Me This Week. John DeDakis is a Former CNN senior copy editor on the award-winning The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and former White Hosue correspondent who left reporting the news world to write about it. His Lark Chadwick series is gripping, insightful, and full of suspense. In Fake, the latest in the series, DeDakis tackles fake news and how it can ruin lives and perhaps even topple governments. We met at a meeting of the Maryland Writer's Association. John was teaching one of the workshops, and I had the pleasure of learning from him. Some of what he taught that day changed my writing style and perhaps even how I approach my life. You'll love his honest, forthright approach to writing, journalism, and even issues of grief and loss refreshing and valuable. John's books include Bullet in the Chamber, Fake, and others. Find John on Social Media. Facebook (personal) Facebook (Friends of John DeDakis) LinkedIn John's writing workshops Workshops via Eventbrite Johndedakis.com The Loft U of Wisconsin, Madison online And look for John's new podcast, One-to-One with John DeDakis. Listen to the podcast on these platforms. Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Sticher | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer
John DeDakis is a former editor of CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer." He is the author of five novels in the Lark Chadwick mystery-suspense-thriller series. John's fourth novel, Bullet in the Chamber, won the Reviewers Choice, Foreword INDIES, and Feathered Quill book awards. His most recent novel, Fake, is a winner of the 2020 Reviewers Choice Award. In Fake, Lark is a White House correspondent dealing with “fake news” in the era of #MeToo. John regularly teaches novel writing at literary centers, writers’ conferences, and bookstores around the country and abroad. He is also a a jazz drummer. As a gift from John to Awaken Your Mind Magic Listeners he is offering a free one-on-one writing coaching meeting (up to one hour) on Zoom. They can contact John to set up an appointment. Contact John: https://www.johndedakis.com/contact.html Website https://www.johndedakis.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnDeDakis Twitter: @johnDeDakis AuthorsDen: http://www.authorsden.com/visit/author.asp?AuthorID=38787
John DeDakis is a writing coach, educator, former journalist and award-winning author of five mystery/suspense novels including his latest Fake which features a young journalist, Lark Chadwick, who is a White House correspondent investigating the sudden death of the First Lady even as Lark, herself, is the victim of “fake news.” The post 262: How to Use Writing Books to Heal From Grief & Pain w/ John DeDakis, Fake [K-Cup DoubleShot] appeared first on Time4Coffee.
John DeDakis is a writing coach, educator, former journalist and award-winning author of five mystery/suspense novels including his latest Fake which features a young journalist, Lark Chadwick, who is a White House correspondent investigating the sudden death of the First Lady even as Lark, herself, is the victim of “fake news.” The post 261: How to Pivot From Journalism to Writing Mystery/Suspense Novels w/ John DeDakis, Fake [Main T4C episode] appeared first on Time4Coffee.
Host Cyrus Webb welcomes back award-winning journalist and author John DeDakis to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss what it's been like to share his love of storytelling with the world and what inspired his newest book called FAKE: A Lark Chadwick Mystery. Get your own copy of FAKE on Amazon here.
We interview award-winning author John DeDakis who is a former CNN Senior Copy Editor for the Emmy and Peabody-Award winning news program "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer." DeDakis (pronounced deh-DAY-kiss) is the author of four mystery/suspense novels -- Fast Track, Bluff, Troubled Water, and Bullet in the Chamber. The novels provide a behind-the-scenes look at real-world journalism. We discuss his latest book "Fake" available September 1, 2019.Next we interview John Verdon, author of the Best Selling Dave Gurney Mystery Series. Including THINK OF A NUMBER, SHUT YOUR EYES TIGHT, LET THE DEVIL SLEEP, PETER PAN MUST DIE, WOLF LAKE and WHITE RIVER BURNING.
John DeDakis required two episodes to give him the time he deserved -- so here are part one and part two (two weeks apart back in 2016) of our conversations with the brilliant journalist John DeDakis Since 1969, I've been a just-the-facts-ma'am journalist working in radio and television newsrooms in Wisconsin, Germany, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta. Highlights of my career include getting tear gassed while covering the anti-Vietnam War riots in 1970 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; doing a 40-minute, one-on-one radio interview with Alfred Hitchcock in 1973 during my stint in the Army at the American Forces Network (AFN)-Europe; and covering the White House for CBN News during the last three years of Ronald Reagan's presidency. In 1988, I joined CNN as a writer. From 2001 to 2005, I supervised the writing on "Daybreak" anchored by Carol Costello. From 2005 to 2013, I was a Senior Copy Editor on "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer." In March of 2013 I retired from CNN after 25 years with the network. I now write full time. I grew up in La Crosse, Wisconsin and earned a BA in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1977). The name DeDakis first appeared in the Chicago phone book about 1915 as a typographical error. My grandfather, who had just immigrated from Greece, felt the accidental capitalization of the second D made the name look more "dignified" so, Dedakis became DeDakis. It's pronounced dih-DAY-kiss, by the way. Mr. DeDakis, being shy, didn't mention the highlight of his media life is appearing on True Crime Uncensored on Outlaw Radio with fellow old school journalists Burl Barer and Howard Lapides --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/burl-barer/support
Award-winning Author and Writing Coach John DeDakis is a former CNN Senior Copy Editor for the Emmy and Peabody-Award winning news program "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer." DeDakis (pronounced deh-DAY-kiss) is the author of four mystery/suspense novels -- Fast Track, Bluff, Troubled Water, and Bullet in the Chamber. Fast Track is the story of Lark Chadwick, a young woman searching for purpose as she solves the mystery surrounding the car-train collision that orphaned her as an infant. The novel deals redemptively with issues of suicide, journalistic integrity, anonymous sources, and mentoring relationships. Fast Track grew out of two events in the author's life: a fatal car/train crash he witnessed as a youngster in 1959 and the suicide of his sister in 1980. John's second novel, Bluff, a sequel to Fast Track, is based on his four-day, 25-mile hike along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru. Both novels are set in south central Wisconsin and are published in hardcover and trade paperback by ArcheBooks. The novels are also available as Kindle eBooks. In Troubled Water, John's third novel in the Lark Chadwick saga, Lark discovers the first victim of what turns out to be a serial killer while on her way to her new job as a cops and courts reporter at a daily newspaper in Georgia. Readers will come away with a better understanding of how journalism works -- and doesn't. John's fourth novel, Bullet in the Chamber, was published by Strategic Media Books October 1, 2016. In Bullet, Lark once again finds herself at the wrong place at the right time: front-row center when the White House press briefing room is suddenly attacked. The president is missing, the first lady’s life is at risk, and Lark’s personal life is falling apart when the man she loves disappears. In this story, John draws on his own personal pain – the heroin overdose that killed his 22-year-old son Stephen in 2011.
Big two hour show on tap for today with four outstanding authors. John DeDakis, Edward Kay, John Hegenberger and Sally Fernandez. Suspense Radio is where you will hear all your favorite authors along with discovering some new ones. Don't forget to check out all the shows on the Suspense Radio network. Crime and Science Radio, The Story Blender, and Beyond The Cover. We have a show for everyone, no matter your tastes. Suspense Radio is brought to you by Suspense Magazine, visit the new Suspense Magazine website at www.suspensemagazine.com
Big two hour show on tap for today with four outstanding authors. John DeDakis, Edward Kay, John Hegenberger and Sally Fernandez. Suspense Radio is where you will hear all your favorite authors along with discovering some new ones. Don't forget to check out all the shows on the Suspense Radio network. Crime and Science Radio, The Story Blender, and Beyond The Cover. We have a show for everyone, no matter your tastes. Suspense Radio is brought to you by Suspense Magazine, visit the new Suspense Magazine website at www.suspensemagazine.com
Acclaimed and best-selling novelist John DeDakis, an award-winning journalist who worked with CNN for 25 years, discusses his new novel “Bullet in the Chamber”, an extraordinary thriller about drugs, drones and journalism. This is his 4th book in the Lark Chadwick mystery series. www.JohnDeDakis.com.
John DeDakis is an editor and writer on CNN’s “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer.” John began his journalism career by getting tear gassed while covering an anti-Vietnam War riot for a campus radio station while still a student at UW-Madison in 1970. During his award-winning, 40-year career in journalism (21 years at CNN), John has been a White House Correspondent, interviewed such luminaries as Alfred Hitchcock, and taught journalism and writing at American University in Washington, D.C. and Regent University in Virginia. His mystery-suspense novel Fast Track (set in Wisconsin) is the first book in the Lark Chadwick series. A native of La Crosse, Wisconsin, John now lives in Washington, D.C. John and I discuss the process of writing a novel, getting published and self marketing your finished product. Like life, writing a novel has ups and downs, pros and cons, happy and sad moments. Also, much like life, you learn a lot about yourself, the people you write about and even the characters you make up in tour own head. Very much like life, it is not an easy undertaking, it is always evolving, or at least it should be, and you might not recognize the end product from the original plan.
Cynthia Brian glows about her motivational adventure in Ireland in T42. Rosemarie Piemonte debuts her new romance novel, Falling Roses. The new mystery/suspense novel by John Dedakis, Fast Track, captivates us in segment three.
Journalist, novelist, and writing coach John DeDakis is joining Lynn today.
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