Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Jerry Izenberg, acclaimed sportswriter, memoirist, and author of After the Fire.

Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts (0;49)
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Chapter 2: News (6:09)
a) Report from the Frankfurt Book Fair: BookTok Rules
b) Report from the Authors Guild: Romance Rules (and Indie Authors Breakout around 5 Years)

Chapter 3: Interview with Jerry Izenberg (25:17)
During this interview, Jerry discusses:
a) 70 years of outstanding sportswriting;
b) why he shifted to memoir;
c) choosing a publisher;
d) fictionalizing reality; and
e) suviving in the publishing world.

Chapter 4: Parting Words (44.26)
William Bernhardt's new novel, Partners in Crime (Daniel Pike #7; Ben Kincaid #20) is NOW ON SALE! Watch Bernhardt's famous fictional lawyers team up for the courtroom case of their lifetimes!

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William Bernhardt
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From Sports to Fiction with Jerry Izenberg