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  • Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener!

    Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. Today is a monumental day for us. We are celebrating our 200th episode! Why I 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.

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    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/.

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    Happy Listening, DC

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  • Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener!

    Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. Happy Memorial Day to everyone in the US who is honoring this day. If you are new to the podcast, we are dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. This evening, we have the pleasure of chatting with the award-winning author, Gary D. Wilson. We are discussing his recent novel, The Narrow Window, released this year.

    Gary D. Wilson is also the author of the novels Sing, Ronnie Blue and Getting Right. Although his short fiction has appeared in numerous national literary magazines, For Those Who Favor Fire is his first published collection of stories. He has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and named a finalist for the Iowa Short Fiction Award and the Drue Heinz Literary Prize. Gary has taught fiction writing at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Chicago Graham School. He currently lives in Chicago. To learn more about Mr. Gary and his books, stop by his website at garydwilson.com.

    If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You 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.

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    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/.

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    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.

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    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/.

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    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.

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    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/.

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    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/.

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    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.

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    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.

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  • 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