Episodes

  • History and Romance with Eloisa James

    History and Romance with Eloisa James
    Jul 21 2024
    Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview, author of over thirty historical romances, plus a contemporary novel, Lizzie and Dante, and a memoir, Paris in Love. She’s published over 7 million books in 28 languages and 30 countries.

    Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
    Now that the WriterCon Retreat is over, all eyes are focused on the WriterCon Conference, August 30-Sept 2 (Labor Day weekend) in Oklahoma City at the Reneaissance Waterford. Over 70 speakers, including authors, agents, editors, and publishers. Over 90 sessions. And so many good people you want to know. Use this opportunity to take your writing to the next level and achieve your writing dreams.

    Chapter 2: News
    1) Leanpub offers authors AI translations of books on its platform
    2) Business Insider reveals Amazon report with surprising findings

    Chapter 3: Interview with Eloisa James
    During this chat, you'll learn
    1) why Eloisa loves history;
    2) her life growing up with a famous poet;
    3) how she channels romance into an intriguing historical story;
    4) how Shakespeare influences her work; and
    5) how she creates riveting narratives.

    Chapter 4: Parting Words
    Come to the WriterCon Conference. Network, Make friends. Exchange ideas! Find your tribe!

    Subscribe to the WriterCon Magazine!


    Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
    William Bernhardt
    www.williambernhardt.com
    www.writercon.com
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    42 mins
  • Writing for TV, Comics & Novels with Marc Guggenheim

    Writing for TV, Comics & Novels with Marc Guggenheim
    Jul 14 2024
    Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Marc Guggenheim, writer for television (Arrow, The Practice), comics (Green Lantern. Flash) and a new novel, In Any Lifetime.

    Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
    Last Call for the WriterCon Retreat, which begins July 17.

    Chapter 2: News
    1) Agent Reveals Query Idea on Social Media
    2) Emily Henry Hits #1 Without Booksignings, Book Tours or TikTok

    Chapter 3: Interview with Marc Guggenhim
    In this interview, this multi-talented writer talks about writing for television (and creating series), writing for comics (both established and original characters), and his new novel, In Any Lifetime,

    Chapter 4: Parting Thoughts
    The WriterCon Conference is August 30-September 2 in OKC at the Renaissance Waterford. We now have over 70 speakers, more than a dozen agents and publishers, thirtheen contest categories, pitching, private consultations, and so much more. Click here to learn more.

    William Bernhardt's new novel Justice For All (Daniel ike Legal Thriller #8) is now on sale (with a guest-star appearance by Kenzi Rivera from Splitsville). On week form release, Bernhardt's latest has #1 spots on two lists and over 50 positive review on Amazon. Check it out!

    Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
    William Bernhardt
    www.williambernhardt.com
    www.writercon.com
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    41 mins
  • Igniting Your Thriller with Raymond Paul Johnson

    Igniting Your Thriller with Raymond Paul Johnson
    Jul 7 2024
    Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Raymond Paul Johnson, author of a debut thriller Conspiracy Ignited.

    Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
    Bill searches for the right voice. And the pickleball net.

    Chapter 2: News
    1) Barnes & Noble Acquires Tattered Cover
    2) Authors Equity Announces Initial Publishing List

    Chapter 3: Interview
    Raymond Paul Johnson discusses his extensive career as a trial lawyer, which led to his breakout thriller, Conspiracy Ignited.

    Chapter 4: Parting Words
    It's not too late to register for the WriterCon Retreat, July 17-21, at the Canebrake luxury resort in Wagoner OK, not far from Tulsa. Spend five days learning from the best and focusing on your work-in-progress.

    Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.

    William Bernhardt
    www.williambernhardt.com
    www.writercon.com
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    39 mins
  • Psychological Thrills with Lori Brand

    Psychological Thrills with Lori Brand
    Jun 23 2024
    Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Lori Brand, the author of a fascinating new novel that touches on many important issues, Bodies To Die For.

    Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
    Host William Bernhardt's new novel, Justice For All (Daniel Pike Legal Thriller #8) is now on sale.

    The WriterCon Reteat is July 17-21 at the Canebrake luxury resort near Tulsa.

    Chapter 2: News
    1) Report Indicates Most YA Readers Are Adults
    2) Fan Fiction Succeeds with The Idea of You

    Chapter 3: Interview with Lori Brand
    During this chat, you will learn:
    1) how Bodies to Die For was birthed by social media;
    2) how it comments on body image issues;
    3) how she incorporates thrills into a serious story;
    4) the 70-billion-dollar diet industry; and
    5) how exercise and athleticism fit into her writing process.

    Chapter 4: Parting Words
    William Bernhardt's new novel, Justice For All, is a courtroom cage match between two Bernhardt series characters, Daniel Pike (The Last Chance Lawyer) and Kenzi Rivera (Splitsville). A civil suit over rights to a billion-dollar comics character leads to murder and a courtroom showdown filled with twists, shocking surprises, and page-turning suspense.

    The WriterCon Retreat takes place July 17-21 at the Canebrake luxury resort near Tulsa OK. This is five days of writing instruction, group discussions, small group sessions, and direct feedback on your work-in-progress (no matter where you are in the process). Plus free time to write and to enjoy the gorgeous setting. Join us!

    Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
    William Bernhardt
    www.williambernhardt.com
    www.writercon.com
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    37 mins
  • Mystery & Suspense with Connie Berry

    Mystery & Suspense with Connie Berry
    Jun 16 2024
    Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Connie Berry, author of A Collection of Lies, her fifth Kate Hamilton mystery.

    Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
    It's Father's Day!
    And Tony Awards Day!
    And Picard Day!

    Chapter 2: News
    1) AI-Narrataed Audiobooks Selling at Amazon/Audible
    2) The Bizarre Three-Body Problem Murder Case

    Chapter 3: Interview with Connie Berry
    During this chat, you will learn:
    1) how to launch a series and series character;
    2) how to create a traditional mystery;
    3) why she's an Anglophile;
    4) how archeology fits in; and
    5) how she found her path to publication.

    Chapter 4: Parting Words
    The WriterCon Retreat is only a month away! Join us for a five-day, small-group writing retreat at the 300-acre Canebrake Resort in Wagoner, OK, on Ft. Gibson Lake. Our retreat group will have the resort to ourselves with paths to hike, a pool to enjoy, bikes to ride and much more!

    Order your copy of my new novel, Justice For All, the 8th book in the Daniel Pike series! This time Dan is on the opposite side of the courtroom from the lawyer from my Splitsville series for a knockdown dragout courtroom cage match. As we post, the book already has a #1 Bestseller flag on Amazon.

    Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
    William Bernhardt
    www.williambernhardt.com
    www.writercon.com
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    44 mins
  • Courtroom Chills with Caroline Cleveland

    Courtroom Chills with Caroline Cleveland
    Jun 12 2024
    Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Caroline Cleveland, author of When Cicadas Cry.

    Chapter 1: Introduction
    You can now order William Bernhardt's latest novel, Justice For All, the 8th Daniel Pike legal thriller, featuring a crossover with Kenzi Rivera (Splitsville)—and original comic book art. Listen to Bill explain why.

    Chapter 2: News
    1) Big Five Publishers Add AI Scraping Language to Contracts
    2) Amazon Adds More Detailed Sales Data to Book Pages

    Chapter 3: Interview with Caroline Cleveland

    Chapter 4: Parting Words
    The WriterCon Retreat give you five peaceful days or feedback and instruction
    The WriterCon Conference is our annual Big Event over Labor Day weekend!
    Don't forget to order Bill's new novel, Justice For All.

    Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.

    William Bernhardt
    www.williambernhardt.com
    www.writercon.com
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    38 mins
  • Writing, Books, Pencils & Alida Winternheimer

    Writing, Books, Pencils & Alida Winternheimer
    Jun 5 2024
    In this summer summer episode, bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt interview Alida Winternheimer, award-winning author, developmental editor, contributor to WriterCon Magazine, and host of the Substack newsletter A Room Full of Books and Pencils.
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    18 mins
  • Gaslamp Fantasy with Becca Fox

    Gaslamp Fantasy with Becca Fox
    May 19 2024
    Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Becca Fox, author of the new gaslamp fantasy, Asta and the Barbarians, part of her Chosen by the Masters series.

    Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
    The WriterCon Retreat at Canebrake is only two months away! From July 17-21, we'll be taking deep dives into your work. Each day's schedule will include group talks, small-group work, and one-on-one feedback on your work-in-progress. Doesn't matter how much you've written. Come to the Retreat and see how much your work improves! https://www.writercon.com/retreat/

    Chapter 2: News
    1) Marquez Heirs Publish Last Novel Against His Wishes
    2) New Startup Offers Automated AI Publishing

    Chapter 3: Interview with Becca Fox
    During this chat, you will learn:
    1) why romantasy and gaslamp fantasy are surging;
    2) how she creates characters readers can relate to;
    3) the balance between description and urgency;
    4) her writing process; and
    5) what's she's doing at WriterCon this fall.

    Chapter 4: Parting Words
    After the July Retreat, all eyes will be focused on the annual fall WriterCon Conference. This year, we have over 50 speakers delivering over 70 breakout sessions, plus contests, agents and publishers, pitching, manuscript reviews, prinvate consults, masterclass workshops, and much more. Don't miss this opportunity to take your writing to the next level. https://www.writercon.com

    Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
    William Bernhardt
    www.williambernhardt.com
    www.writercon.com
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    38 mins