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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Rebecca Hanover, New York Times-bestselling author of The Last Applicant.Opening RemarksThanksgiving has passed, but a new and bigger holiday looms on the horizon...News (4:25)1) Pirr Ai Program Helps You Write Your Own Smut2) Americans Reveal How Many Books They OwnInterview with Rebecca Hanover (17:55)During this chat, you will learn:1) why every writing process is different;2) how she won an Emmy;3) gravitating from television to novels;4) why she wrote YA; and5) why she now writes thrillers, chasing a good story, not a genre.Parting Words (33:08)Lara's Christmas novel, Christmas Spirit, is deep-discounted for the holidays. Get it now!Christmas Tapestry is an anthology of Christmas stories from differnt genres. Each author (including William Bernhardt) provides a story featuring their series characters.WriterCon Magazine releases its holiday issue next week, with tips on writing for Christmas, gift lists for writers, and much more. Did you read the last one? Visit: writerconmag.substack.com

Happy Thanksgiving weekend! We're taking the week off, but just so you don't have to go without, we're sending you this holiday re-release of two 2020 interivews with the brilliant novelist Steve Berry. You'll be amazing at how honest he is—and how helpful his thoughts are—to writers at all stages of their careers. So don't eat too much, take a long walk, and enjoy this blast-from-the-past interview with the incredibly successful NYT-bestselling author of The Last Kingdom, the latest book in his acclaimed Cotton Malone series.

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)Would you go on a Meet Your Favorite Authors Cruise? How do we make this happen? Send me your ideas: willbern@gmail.comChapter 2: News (6:09)a) Report from the Frankfurt Book Fair: BookTok Rulesb) 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; ande) 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! If you haven’t joined the WriterCon Facebook Group yet, do it now! Do it today and join this wonderful community of writers. https://www.facebook.com/groups/113141678727273Subscribe to WriterCon Magazine or the free WriterCon e-newsletter on SubStack. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please subscribe, then rate or review it wherever you get podcasts. It does make it easier for new listeners to discover us.You can find the video version of these podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@writerconpodcast1307Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit. William Bernhardtwww.williambernhardt.comwww.writercon.com

Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview William Martin, NYT-bestselling author of December '41 and many other historical thrillers.Chapter 1: Opening ThoughtsWriterCon Magazine needs a better name! Send your suggestions to: willbern@gmail.comAnd the second issue will soon be sent, so subscribe now!Chapter 2: Newsa) A New Look for Barnes & Noble;b) Amazon posts stellar Q3 profits; andc) Amazon allows authors to push recommendations to followersChapter 3: Interview with William MartinDuring this chat, Martin considers:a) why history is his jam;b) how he researches his books;c) Humanoids of the Deep;d) plotting by obstacles; ande) why he suggested his writer-son consider law school.Chapter 4: Parting WordsLara Bernhardt has an upcoming BookBub promotion for Red Rain in Australia.William Bernhardt's new legal thriller is Partners in Crime, which teams his two lawyer series characters, Ben Kincaid and Daniel Pike.Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.William Bernhardtwww.williambernhardt.comwww.writercon.com

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Susy Smith, author of the new dystopian novel, Ascendant.Chapter 1: Opening ThoughtsA few times a year we will release interviews from previous episodes—WriterCon Classics.Chapter 2: Newsa) Open AI Sued for Copyright Infringement Based On Data-Scarpingb) Scale AI and Appen are Hiring Poets to Compose Original Work to Train AIChapter 3: Interview with Susy SmithDuring this chat, you will learn:a) the importance of perserverance;b) the appeal of the apocalypse;c) how writing retreats improved her work;d) why she outlines; ande) why authors must be involved in marketing.Chapter 4: Parting WordsLara Bernhardt's Wantland Files series is perfect for Halloween. Check them out!William Bernhardt's new novel is Partners in Crime, a legal thriller teaming his two most famous fictional attorneys, Daniel Pike and Ben Kincaid. On sale now!William Bernhardtwww.williambernhardt.comwww.writercon.com

Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Gary Braver, author of many intelligent thrillers and a new novel, Rumor of Evil.Chapter 1: Opening ThoughtsJoin the excitement and subscribe to the all-new WriterCon Magazine. Eight times a year you will receive this digital zine filled with articles on writing and the writing world. The first issue features an interview with Lisa Gardner, a terrific article on AI from Tamara Grantham, and much more. To subscribe: https://writerconmag.substack.com/subscribeChapter 2: Newsa) Scammers Masquerade as BookEnds to Rip-off Writersb) Amazon Allows Limited AI Content but Ends "Look Inside"Chapter 3: Interview with Gary BraverDuring this chat with the author, you will learn about:a) the importance of the first sentence;b) how a physics major became a bestselling writer;c) teaming with Tess Geritson;d) teaching as learning; ande) how to survive in the crazy world of writing.Chapter 4: Parting WordsWilliam Bernhardt's new book, Partners in Crime, is now on sale everywherel. In 1991, Ben Kincaid hit the literary scene in Primary Justice, which sold more than half a million copies and led to a series of 19 novels. In 2018, Daniel Pike arrived in The Last Chance Lawyer, which was a #1 bestseller before release and led to a series of six novels. Readers have been begging Bernhardt to team up his two male lawyer characters—and now, it's HAPPENING! Partners in Crime: https://www.amazon.com/Partners-Crime-Daniel-Legal-Thriller-ebook/dp/B0CGK8SD5Q/And stay up-to-date on the writing world info you need with WriterCon Magazine: https://writerconmag.substack.com/subscribe

Bestselling authors William & Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Boyd & Beth Morrison, authors of The Last True Templar. William would like to state that he does know the difference between "present" and "prevent," although often his tongue does not.Chapter 1: IntroductionWilliam Benrhardt's new thriller, Partners in Crime, has just been released. This novel teams Bernhardt's two series lawyers, Ben Kincaid and Daniel Pike, on a cross-country road trip terminating in the court case of their lifetimes—which might just end their lifetimes. Available at Amazon and everywhere else.Chapter 2: Newsa) FTC files antitrust action against Amazon;b) Amazon KDP limits number of books uploadable daily; andc) Texas judge blocks Texas book rating lawChapter 3: Interview with the MorrisonsDuring this chat, the Morrisons discuss:a) how they collaborate;b) how Beth researches;c) how Boyd writes; d) why the Templars fascinate; ande) why they chose the 14th century for Last True Templar.Chapter 4: Parting WordsDid I mention that I have a new legal thriller out? Of course I did.Read Partners in CrimeUntil next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.William Bernhardtwww.williambernhardt.comwww.writercon.com

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Lee Goldberg, author of Malibu Burning.Chapter 1: IntroThe WriterCon Wrap-UpWilliam Bernhardt's new novel, Partners in CrimeChapter 2: Newsa) Writing Programs Used as Therapy in Prisonb) FairyLoot Charms Readers with Elegant EditionsChapter 3: Interview with Lee GoldbergDuring this chat, Goldberg discusses:a) writing for Hallmark;b) writing thrillers;c) incorporating real events—like wildfires;d) researching obscure topics—like wildfires; ande) juggling projects to stay alive in the writing world.Chapter 4: Parting WordsWIlliam Bernhardt's new book, Partners in Crime, is now on sale everywhere in paper and eBook formats. Just to give you the quick explanation of this novel—in 1991, Ben Kincaid hit the literary scene in Primary Justice, which sold more than half a million copies and led to a series of 19 novels. In 2018, Daniel Pike hit the scene in The Last Chance Lawyer, which became a #1 bestseller before the book was released and led to a series of six novels. Readers have been begging Bernhardt to team up his two lawyer characters—and now, it's HAPPENING! Check out the book here.https://www.amazon.com/Partners-Crime-Daniel-Legal-Thriller/dp/B0CGL7R2D7/Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.William Bernhardtwww.williambernhardt.comwww.writercon.com

LIVE from WriterCon 2023! Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Rene Gutteridge discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview New York Times-bestselling authors Lisa Gardner and Tosca Lee, plus freinds of the podcast John Wooley (Old Fears) and Barry Friedman (Jack S***).Chapter 1: IntroductionWriterCon Wrap-up! This is the biggest WriterCon yet, with over 250 people coming from 14 different states and four different countries. This is a gathering of the warmest, most generous poeple on earth, joining together to help one another achieve their writing dreams.Chapter 2: WriterCon TestimonialsChapter 3: News1) BookTok Senation Becomes Hit Film2) AI Used to Ban Books3) The Surge in Hockey Romance BooksChapter 4: Interview PanelIn this lively (and hilarious) discussion, panelists Tosca Lee, Lisa Gardner, Barry Ffriedman, and John Wooley discuss:1) how they broke into publishing;2) their writing process;3) mistakes made along the way;4) lessons learned along the way; and5) the future of publishing.Chapter 5: Parting WordsIf you haven’t joined the WriterCon Facebook Group yet, do it today and join this wonderful community of writers. https://www.facebook.com/groups/113141678727273To subscribe to the free WriterCon e-newsletter, send me an email or sign up at my website: willbern@gmail.com and www.williambernhardt.comIf you’re enjoying this podcast, please subscribe, then rate or review it wherever you get podcasts. It makes it easier for new listeners to discover us.You can find the video versions of these podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@writerconpodcast1307Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.William Bernhardtwww.williambernhardt.comwww.writercon.com

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt, Lara Bernhardt, and Rene Gutteridge discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Sara DiVello, author of a new book based on an true historical incident—Broadway Butterfly.Chapter 1: IntroductionWriterCon is Sept 1-3 in OKC for writers and aspiring writers. Come join us.ReaderCon is Sept 4 in OKC, free and open to the public. Come celebrate your favorite books and authors!www.writercon.comChapter 2: News1) Prosecraft Shut Down After Author Backlash2) FTC Preparing Lawsuit against AmazonChapter 3: Interview with Sara DiVelloIn this interview, the author discusses:1) her Mystery & Thriller Mavens Facebook group;2) researching a 100-year-old unsolved mystery;3) using social media; 4) mining history for material; and5) finding a workable writing process.Chapter 4: Parting WordsJoin us at WriterCon! Then come to ReaderCon, completely free, Sept 4.www.writercon.com/readercon/Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.William Bernhardtwww.williambernhardt.comwww.writercon.com