Beyond 300 – What’s Coming in July

Episode 302 releases on July 12th when we will feature the following authors and writing/marketing discussions:

We feature author Johnnie Bernhard and her novel, Hannah and Ariela, a thriller set on the Texas border that follows the underbelly of the cartels, human trafficking, and the voiceless people trapped in a justice system on the verge of collapse.

We feature author Rick Bleiweiss and his novel, Pignon Scorbion and The Barbershop Detectives, a mystery novel, what one NY Times bestselling author called a novel full of  quirky, wonderful characters and all the elements of a great (and fun) detective story.

We feature author Scott Gates, and his novel, Gone the Redeemer, an adventure novel where the protagonist never could have imagined being on a wanted poster, let alone becoming a notorious gold robber hunted in two states, a story that one reviewer called a fast-paced page turner imbued with a delicious sense of adventure that turns the expected Western stereotypes on their heador our writing topic, we explore this question:

For our writing topic, we explore this question: How hard is it to turn a novel into a screenplay, and other screenplay writing tips?

For our book marketing topic we explore this question:  What’s a Bookstagram tour and why should authors consider doing it?

Episode 303 releases on July 26th when we will feature the following authors and writing/marketing topics:

We feature author Cathey Daniels and her novel, Live Caught, a dark southern gothic adventure sourced in the rural mountains of Western North Carolina, LIVE CAUGHT tells the story of an abused one-armed boy, LENNY, beset by deep family mental instability. When his own actions begin to mirror the cruelty of his older brothers, and he suspects he’s not immune to the toxic chemistry gripping his home, he steals the family skiff to follow his father’s wistful dream of riding the Carolina rivers all the way to the Atlantic Ocean, what one reviewer said has a “unique alchemy of ingredients from A Clockwork Orange and Huckleberry Finn.”

We feature author Jon Bassoff and his novel, Beneath Cruel Waters, a psychological thriller where a man learns that his estranged mother has taken her own life, and returns for the funeral, hoping to make peace with her memory. He spends the night at his childhood home, rummaging through each room, exploring the past. But instead of nostalgic souvenirs, he discovers a gun, a love letter, and a Polaroid photograph of a man lying in his own blood. One bestselling author calls the novel “an intense, gripping, exceptionally written mystery thriller that everyone must read. Bassoff has always been one of the best, but this unputdownable novel catapults him to another level.”

We feature author Suzanne Goodwyn and her novel, Wrightsville Beach, a novel set at an iconic North Carolina beach that explores self-discovery, surfing and finding true love, and the fascinating world of sea turtles, and what one reviewer says is “a beautiful coming of age story of young love that falls victim to the trials of life.” And we pull on Suzanne’s experience in the world of BookTok in our marketing talk.

For our writing topic, we explore this question: How to draw inspiration from setting and how to imbue your writing with a strong sense of place?

For our book marketing topic we explore this question: What is BookTok and is it worth a try for authors?