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- 3 days ago13 min
Wendy Kendall's, Don't Shoot the Messenger Bag, on Author in the Headlights
🎙️ A passion for purses, mystery, and murder!Join me on Author in the Headlights as I welcome mystery author Wendy Kendall, creator of the Purse-Suit Mysteries!Wendy combines her love of handbags, romance, and intrigue in stories filled with unexpected twists, memorable characters, and a little murder along the way.We'll talk about her writing journey, her amateur sleuth Katherine Watson, and her latest mystery, Don't Shoot the Messenger Bag.📚 Discover Wendy's latest book:https://books2read.com/u/boLPRV👜 Visit the Author in the Headlights Bookstore:https://www.duramenpublishing.com/book-store-update#AuthorInTheHeadlights #WendyKendall #MysteryBooks #CozyMystery #AuthorInterview #PurseSuitMysteries
- 1 weeks ago13 min
Daniel Barnett | NIGHTMARELAND & the Art of Writing Horror | Author in the Headlights
🎃 What makes a nightmare unforgettable?Just in time for Halloween, Author in the Headlights welcomes horror author Daniel Barnett, creator of the NIGHTMARELAND series.Join host Strider S.R. Klusman for a journey into the world of horror fiction, where ordinary characters encounter extraordinary terrors and the imagination becomes a writer's most frightening tool.We explore Daniel's influences, including Stephen King, Clive Barker, and Ramsey Campbell, and discuss the techniques horror writers use to create suspense, dread, psychological unease, and genuine fear.From developing characters readers care about to building situations that keep them turning pages long after midnight, this conversation explores what makes horror such a compelling genre.📚 Featured Book: NIGHTMARELAND — Volumes 1–6Whether you're a devoted horror reader or curious about the creative process, join us for a conversation with a writer who knows how to make the darkness interesting.Author in the Headlights — Conversations with the people behind the books.
- 1 weeks ago14 min
David Poyer | 50 Books, Military Thrillers & Adventures | Author in the Headlights
What does it take to write 50 books across multiple genres?In this episode of Author in the Headlights, host Strider S.R. Klusman welcomes USA Today bestselling author David Poyer for a conversation about his extraordinary writing career.From modern military thrillers and the Hemlock County novels to science fiction, historical fiction, and underwater adventures, David has spent decades creating compelling stories.We discuss his journey into writing, the challenges of working across genres, his writing methods, and the continuing adventures of Tiller Galloway.David also discusses what's next for the series, including the upcoming sixth Tiller Galloway thriller.Featured book: YUCATAN BLUEhttps://books2read.com/u/m2pAWrExplore more books from our guests:https://www.duramenpublishing.com/author-in-the-headlights-newAuthor in the Headlights — Conversations with the people behind the books.
- 3 weeks ago7 min
Adam & Eve | Jeffrey Archer's last book and his tribute, on Author in the Headlights
Jeffrey Archer's final book, Adam & Eve, along with his tribute.A special Author in the Headlights dedicated to Jeffrey Archer.What began as preparation for an interview about his novel Adam & Eve became an opportunity to reflect on a remarkable and often controversial life.From political ambition to international literary success, public disgrace, and reinvention, Jeffrey Archer's journey was as compelling as many of the stories he created.Join Strider S.R. Klusman as he reflects on the storyteller, the politician, and the man behind both.Featured books — Adam & Eve:https://books2read.com/u/3ngQweNot A Penny More, Not A Penny Less: https://books2read.com/u/mVd15pKane and Able: https://books2read.com/u/boLeAZEnd Game: https://books2read.com/u/mdrEMWMore books at: https://www.duramenpublishing.com/book-store-updateAnd More of Author in the Headlights:https://www.duramenpublishing.com/author-in-the-headlights-new
- 3 weeks ago18 min
From Rejection to Bestseller - Robert Dugoni | One Split Second | Author in the Headlights
What happens when losing your publisher opens the door to an entirely new chapter?New York Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni joins Strider on Author in the Headlights to discuss his remarkable publishing career, the creation of detective Tracy Crosswhite, and his latest novel, One Split Second.Robert shares how a professional setback helped lead to My Sister's Grave, the novel that launched one of his most successful series. We also discuss his approach to maintaining multiple series, the business of writing, and the importance of encouraging emerging authors.Strider also shares a personal story about Robert's generosity in speaking with a brand new author at a PNWA conference.Explore Robert's books:One Split Second: https://books2read.com/u/bWn2wMMy Sister's Grave: https://books2read.com/u/mKXzkLThe Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell: https://books2read.com/u/mv6poeAuthor in the Headlights Bookstore for more of Dugoni's books:https://www.duramenpublishing.com/book-store-updateAnd Strider's books - The Adventures of Rhone & StoneStone: https://books2read.com/u/m0B2xJLuna: https://books2read.com/u/bPeLxRRecalled: https://books2read.com/u/3G0pqPFor more interviews:https://www.duramenpublishing.com/author-in-the-headlights-newAuthor in the Headlights — Helping readers discover authors and authors discover readers.
- 3 weeks ago13 min
What Is Climate Fiction? | S.W. Lawrence MD | Fossil Dragon | Author in the Headlights
What is climate fiction, and how does it turn today's environmental challenges into compelling stories?Author S.W. Lawrence, MD, joins Strider on Author in the Headlights to discuss his Dragon trilogy and the growing genre of climate fiction, also known as Cli-Fi.Sandy explains why Fossil Dragon, the first book in the trilogy's reading order, was actually the last one he wrote. We also explore his environmental advocacy, his writing process, and his plans for a new novel.Explore the trilogy:Fossil Dragon:https://books2read.com/u/bQMlgvClimate Dragon:https://books2read.com/u/bz8wL9Cloud Dragon:https://books2read.com/u/bwpjzOVisit Sandy:https://swlawrence.com/More Author in the Headlights interviews:https://www.duramenpublishing.com/author-in-the-headlights-newAuthor in the Headlights — Helping readers discover authors and authors discover readers.
- Oct 7, 202612 min
Am I Good Enough? | Ted Leonhardt | The Work Beneath the Work | Author in the Headlights
Am I good enough?It's one of the questions creative people ask themselves over and over—and Ted Leonhardt believes understanding where that question comes from can change how we see ourselves and our work.Ted joins Strider on Author in the Headlights to discuss his book The Work Beneath the Work, part memoir and part reflection on a lifetime spent working with creative people.Ted shares how his complicated childhood led him to ask, “Why am I the person I am?” We explore the persistent fear of not being good enough, the anxiety of sharing creative work with others, and why those feelings don't necessarily disappear with success.We also hear about Ted's beginnings as an illustrator at Boeing, the drawings he continues to create for his stories, and a handwritten letter from a reader that reminded him why the work matters.📚 The Work Beneath the Work:https://books2read.com/u/bxK6JeAuthor in the Headlights — Helping readers discover authors and authors discover readers.For more episodes:https://www.duramenpublishing.com/author-in-the-headlights-new
- Oct 3, 202613 min
Ines - Portugal's Romeo & Juliet | Catherine Mathis | Historical Fiction on Author in the Headlights
Love, betrayal, and royal intrigue in medieval Portugal.Historical fiction author Catherine Mathis joins Strider on Author in the Headlights to introduce her Queens of Portugal Trilogy.Her first novel, Inês, explores the legendary love story of Pedro and Inês, often called Portugal's Romeo and Juliet. Her second novel, Leonor, continues the trilogy with another fascinating woman from Portuguese history.Discover Catherine's historical inspiration, her writing journey, and the challenges of transforming history into fiction.Explore Catherine's books:Inês: https://books2read.com/u/4jl5ykLeonor: https://books2read.com/u/b59q6OAnd more books at the Author in the Headlights Bookstore: https://www.duramenpublishing.com/book-store-updateAuthor in the Headlights — Helping readers discover authors and authors discover readers.
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