Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt - Book Talk Podcast

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Join award-winning, indie author, Dianne Burckhardt, as she chats with fellow authors and industry insiders around the world about their work, inspirations, greatest challenges, and triumphs. Writing is often the easy part, and the real work begins once the author writes, "The End."  Dianne and her guests shed light on what it takes to be a successful author in today's markets whether as an indie author or traditionally published. Dianne's guests share their insights on their personal journeys to creating a successful writing career. They discuss everything from their writing process, common obstacles in publishing today, marketing, customer engagement, and resources to help create engaging content, and so much more!  Be sure to check out our website: BurckhardtBooks.com.  Wednesdays are better with a little good book banter ... join us for chats that are entertaining, uplifting, and help you find new books to feed your soul! BIO: Dianne Burckhardt is a podcaster and award-winning designer and author (writing as Stephen Burckhardt). Her historical fiction series, The Into the West Saga Serial is complete and she is currently developing a new Haunted Hearts paranormal romance series she will write as S.D. Stephens. Dianne is an American from Wichita, Kansas, but currently resides in Germany with her Chilean husband, and their Russian rescue dog, Shaggy. She is also a proud bonus mom to twin adult daughters.

  1. 4d ago

    S5 EP229 | Creativity, Courage & the Lira Somers Mysteries with Liz Bullard

    Share your thoughts on this episode, text us now. Hello My Happy People, What happens when a therapist, author, coach, and podcast host all come together in one creative career? This week, Dianne Burckhardt welcomes multi-genre author Liz Bullard to Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt—Book Talk Podcast for a conversation about creativity, storytelling, protecting your creative energy, and finding the courage to keep writing even when life gets in the way. The discussion also explores Liz's captivating Lira Somers Mysteries, including Sleeping Beauty, a paranormal mystery featuring an amateur sleuth whose vivid dreams may hold the key to solving real crimes. Along the way, Liz shares insights into balancing multiple creative pursuits, developing memorable characters, and building a sustainable creative life. At the end of the interview, Liz invited Dianne to join her on the eReads Podcast for a special Instagram Live discussion. Be sure to check the links below and join them live on Saturday, July 4, at 9:00 AM U.S. Central Time/4:00 PM Central European Time. For more behind the interview information from this episode, read today's blog at BurckhardtBooks.com/blog Liz's Website Liz's eReads Podcast Buy Her Books Liz on Facebook Liz on Instagram  Liz on TikTok Liz on YouTube Support the show Subscribe Now: Newsletter Support Us: FREE options. Learn more, Click here! BurckhardtBooks.com:  *NEW* Haunted Hearts SeriesBuy & Read: Burckhardt Book CollectionsShop our Zazzles Store: Burckhardt_BooksAbout Book Banter Productions: BUY AN ISSUE: Book Banter MagazineBook Banter Productions on FacebookBook Banter Productions on TikTokApply to be a Guest: Podcast Guest ApplicationAbout Dianne: Dianne Burckhardt, Award-Winning Indie Author Meet Dianne EP 1: Who Am I?

    32 min

  2. Jun 24

    S5 EP228 | Finding Her Authentic Self Through Storytelling with Lucy Wilson-Tagoe

    Share your thoughts on this episode, text us now. Hello My Happy People, Today I ask the question, what happens when a bestselling author walks away from a successful pen name to start over? In this episode, author Lucy Wilson-Tagoe joins me to discuss the decision to step away from her bestselling Dylan Allen brand and begin writing under a name that feels more authentically her. We talk about the fear, risk, and uncertainty that come with leaving behind an established audience, as well as the freedom that comes from embracing your true voice as a writer. We also discuss her debut novel as Lucy Wilson-Tagoe, To Catch a Sinner, the first book in The Blurred Lines Duet, along with identity, family expectations, storytelling, food, and the influence of her Ghanaian heritage on her life and work. If you've ever wondered what it means to reinvent yourself, follow your instincts, and create from a place of authenticity, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Be sure to listen to today's episode, and then head over to BurckhardtBooks.com/blog to read the companion blog post, where you'll find more information about Lucy Wilson-Tagoe, her books, and the topics we discussed during today's interview. Lucy's Website Lucy on Instagram Lucy on Threads Buy To Catch a Sinner Dylan Allen's Website Dylan Allen's Linktree Support the show Subscribe Now: Newsletter Support Us: FREE options. Learn more, Click here! BurckhardtBooks.com:  *NEW* Haunted Hearts SeriesBuy & Read: Burckhardt Book CollectionsShop our Zazzles Store: Burckhardt_BooksAbout Book Banter Productions: BUY AN ISSUE: Book Banter MagazineBook Banter Productions on FacebookBook Banter Productions on TikTokApply to be a Guest: Podcast Guest ApplicationAbout Dianne: Dianne Burckhardt, Award-Winning Indie Author Meet Dianne EP 1: Who Am I?

    43 min

  3. Jun 17

    S5 EP227 | Award-Winning Author Sheila Lowe Talks The Lies Between the Lines

    Share your thoughts on this episode, text us now. Bleeped Words: K!llers, Ad!ict!ve, S3xual, Murd3r, K!lled Hello My Happy People, Award-winning author Sheila Lowe returns to Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt to discuss The Lies Between the Lines, the tenth installment in her beloved Claudia Rose mystery series. A Certified Forensic Document Examiner and current president of the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation, Sheila has spent decades working with handwriting, questioned documents, and legal cases. She brings that real-world expertise to her fiction, creating mysteries that are both authentic and impossible to put down. In this episode, we discuss The Lies Between the Lines, the Claudia Rose series, handwriting analysis, her writing career, and the fascinating connection between forensic science and storytelling. Sheila previously joined us in Season 3, Episode 132 to discuss her memoir, Growing From the Ashes. If you missed that conversation, be sure to check it out as well. Pick up your copy of The Lies Between the Lines today using the link below, and for a complete list of Sheila Lowe's mystery, memoir, and nonfiction books, visit today's blog post.  Our Blog About Sheila Sheila in S3 EP 132 Sheila's Fiction Website Sheila's Handwriting Examiner Website Sheila on LinkedIn Sheila on Facebook Sheila on Instagram Sheila on YouTube Support the show Subscribe Now: Newsletter Support Us: FREE options. Learn more, Click here! BurckhardtBooks.com:  *NEW* Haunted Hearts SeriesBuy & Read: Burckhardt Book CollectionsShop our Zazzles Store: Burckhardt_BooksAbout Book Banter Productions: BUY AN ISSUE: Book Banter MagazineBook Banter Productions on FacebookBook Banter Productions on TikTokApply to be a Guest: Podcast Guest ApplicationAbout Dianne: Dianne Burckhardt, Award-Winning Indie Author Meet Dianne EP 1: Who Am I?

    45 min

  4. Jun 10

    S5 EP226 | Chad Boudreaux Brings Suspense, Secrets, and Thrills in Mob Justice

    Share your thoughts on this episode, text us now. Hello My Happy People, Today I am joined again by thriller author Chad Boudreaux. Chad first appeared on the podcast in Season 4, Episode 193, where we discussed his career as a Washington, D.C. insider, his legal background, and his transition into writing thrillers. If you'd like to learn more about that part of his story, I encourage you to go back and listen to that episode. You can find a link below.  Today, however, we're focusing on Chad's latest thriller, Mob Justice, his future plans as an author, and the direction he hopes to take his growing catalog of suspense-filled novels. We also spend some time talking about family and the realities of building a long-term career as an author. What I enjoyed most about this conversation was getting to know the person behind the impressive résumé. Chad is a fascinating guy, and he made interviewing him not just fun, but incredibly easy. It was one of the most natural conversations I've had in a long time, and I think you'll enjoy getting to know him as much as I did. If you enjoy thrillers packed with suspense, memorable characters, and unexpected twists, you'll definitely want to check out Mob Justice and join us for this fantastic conversation with Chad Boudreaux. Chad' Interview S4 EP 193 Chad's Website Chad on BookBub Chad on Facebook Chad on Instagram Chad YouTube Chad on Substack Support the show Subscribe Now: Newsletter Support Us: FREE options. Learn more, Click here! BurckhardtBooks.com:  *NEW* Haunted Hearts SeriesBuy & Read: Burckhardt Book CollectionsShop our Zazzles Store: Burckhardt_BooksAbout Book Banter Productions: BUY AN ISSUE: Book Banter MagazineBook Banter Productions on FacebookBook Banter Productions on TikTokApply to be a Guest: Podcast Guest ApplicationAbout Dianne: Dianne Burckhardt, Award-Winning Indie Author Meet Dianne EP 1: Who Am I?

    41 min

  5. Jun 3

    S5 EP225 | Blending Business, Branding, and Sweet Romance with Kae Wagner

    Share your thoughts on this episode, text us now. Hello My Happy People, This week on Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt, I am joined by bestselling and award-winning author Kae Wagner to talk about her journey from being a successful entrepreneur and writing nonfiction business and leadership books into creating emotionally rich fiction centered around strong female characters, resilience, redemption, and love. Much like a good cup of coffee, Kae blends warmth, ambition, emotional depth, and strong female characters into her storytelling. We discuss her newest sweet romance, Brewing Love, a story filled with coffee culture, savvy businesswomen, emotional authenticity, and the search for love. We also talk about the Bold Authors Network and her passion for helping authors grow their visibility, branding, and marketing presence in today’s publishing world. We get a little more personal as well, discussing everything from her golf game and favorite ice cream to her plans for Grammy’s Summer Camp this year, giving listeners a fun behind-the-scenes look at the person behind the books. If you enjoy sweet romance stories filled with heart, emotional depth, and women balancing career success with personal connection, this is an episode you will not want to miss. Kae's Book Website Kae's Leadership Glue Kae's Bold Author's Network Kae's North Star Marketing Kae on Facebook Kae on Amazon Support the show Subscribe Now: Newsletter Support Us: FREE options. Learn more, Click here! BurckhardtBooks.com:  *NEW* Haunted Hearts SeriesBuy & Read: Burckhardt Book CollectionsShop our Zazzles Store: Burckhardt_BooksAbout Book Banter Productions: BUY AN ISSUE: Book Banter MagazineBook Banter Productions on FacebookBook Banter Productions on TikTokApply to be a Guest: Podcast Guest ApplicationAbout Dianne: Dianne Burckhardt, Award-Winning Indie Author Meet Dianne EP 1: Who Am I?

    42 min

  6. May 27

    S5 EP224 | The Gods’ Scion Series, the Cornerstone of a Creative Empire with Winnifred Tataw

    Share your thoughts on this episode, text us now. Hello My Happy People, In this episode of Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt, I sit down with fantasy author, artist, blogger, and creative entrepreneur Winnifred “Winnie” Tataw. Winnie began building her creative world through Win’s Books while still a full-time college student, creating a growing brand that blends publishing, art, fantasy storytelling, and author support services that continue to grow years later. At the center of our conversation is Winnie’s fantasy series The Gods’ Scion and the book Child of Tempus. The story follows Rodrick, a dragon-human hybrid prince and the Acolyte of Time, as he struggles with dangerous powers, family dysfunction, mental health challenges, and the growing threat posed by his father, the Demon King Ryton. Mixing fantasy with modern emotional struggles, the series explores how different characters respond to trauma, pressure, and the consequences of the world around them. We also discuss the connection between visual art and storytelling and how Winnie’s Cameroonian heritage has influenced her creativity and worldbuilding. She shares her views on her growing creative community and how mindset changed her ability to grow as a creative. If you enjoy fantasy worlds filled with magic, emotional complexity, complicated family dynamics, and ambitious young creators building something unique, this is an episode you will not want to miss. Winnifred's Website Win's Books, LLC Win's Artistry Buy Her Books Support the show Subscribe Now: Newsletter Support Us: FREE options. Learn more, Click here! BurckhardtBooks.com:  *NEW* Haunted Hearts SeriesBuy & Read: Burckhardt Book CollectionsShop our Zazzles Store: Burckhardt_BooksAbout Book Banter Productions: BUY AN ISSUE: Book Banter MagazineBook Banter Productions on FacebookBook Banter Productions on TikTokApply to be a Guest: Podcast Guest ApplicationAbout Dianne: Dianne Burckhardt, Award-Winning Indie Author Meet Dianne EP 1: Who Am I?

    46 min

  7. May 20

    S5 EP 223 | Searching for Self Across Cultures, Religions, and Borders with Sonia Daccarett

    Share your thoughts on this episode, text us now. Hello My Happy People, Today I am joined by author Sonia Daccarett for episode 223 of Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt–Book Talk Podcast. We discussed her memoir The Roots of the Guava Tree, a deeply personal story about growing up between cultures, religions, and borders while searching for where she truly belonged. We talked about what it was like for her growing up between Jewish and Palestinian family histories in Colombia during the turbulent 1980s. It was challenging for Sonia to navigate personal identity struggles while living through a dangerous and uncertain historical period in Colombia marked by cartel violence and kidnappings. Memoirs like Sonia's show how family stories can help preserve important moments in history from a very human perspective.  We also delved into Sonia's professional career and what it was like moving from professional communications to creative writing and the emotional experience of turning personal memories into her debut memoir. During the Five Quick Questions segment, we got a bit more personal with Sonia sharing her love of San Francisco, some of her strongest childhood memories from Colombia, and her pride in the family she and her husband have built together. But don't just read about it all here, go listen now to learn more about this fascinating author from the woman herself.  Sonia's Website Sonia on Linktree Sonia on Instagram Buy the Book Support the show Subscribe Now: Newsletter Support Us: FREE options. Learn more, Click here! BurckhardtBooks.com:  *NEW* Haunted Hearts SeriesBuy & Read: Burckhardt Book CollectionsShop our Zazzles Store: Burckhardt_BooksAbout Book Banter Productions: BUY AN ISSUE: Book Banter MagazineBook Banter Productions on FacebookBook Banter Productions on TikTokApply to be a Guest: Podcast Guest ApplicationAbout Dianne: Dianne Burckhardt, Award-Winning Indie Author Meet Dianne EP 1: Who Am I?

    40 min

  8. May 13

    S5 EP222 | Global Intrigue Fuels Joe Battaglia's Near-Future Olympic Suspense Thriller

    Share your thoughts on this episode, text us now. Bleeped word: m@ss@cre Hello My Happy People, This week on Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt — Book Talk Podcast, award-winning journalist Joe Battaglia joins the show to discuss his international thriller Beneath the Rings, a suspense-filled novel set during the 2040 Summer Olympics in Doha. With more than three decades in journalism and over twenty years covering the Olympic movement, Joe brings a rare insider perspective to the world of elite athletics, media pressure, and the global spectacle surrounding the Games. He worked with NBC Olympics, contributing to Emmy-winning coverage of the Beijing and London Summer Olympics.  Joe discusses his path from journalism into publishing, beginning with his self-published children’s book The ABCs of Track and Field, an educational alphabet book introducing young readers to the history, athletes, and excitement of track and field. He shares how the experience taught him the realities of the publishing industry and gave him the confidence to move forward with the thriller he had long wanted to write. In Beneath the Rings, veteran journalist Nova Mendelsohn is pulled into a terrifying international crisis when twelve athletes vanish during the Olympic Games. As governments, media officials, and powerful organizations scramble to control the narrative, Nova races through the shadows of Doha searching for the truth before time runs out. His thriller Beneath the Rings was recently awarded Gold in the 2026 Manhattan Book Awards. If you enjoy political thrillers, international suspense, and Olympic drama, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Joe's Website Joe on Facebook Joe on Instagram Joe on TikTok Joe on Bookshop.org Joe on Amazon Support the show Subscribe Now: Newsletter Support Us: FREE options. Learn more, Click here! BurckhardtBooks.com:  *NEW* Haunted Hearts SeriesBuy & Read: Burckhardt Book CollectionsShop our Zazzles Store: Burckhardt_BooksAbout Book Banter Productions: BUY AN ISSUE: Book Banter MagazineBook Banter Productions on FacebookBook Banter Productions on TikTokApply to be a Guest: Podcast Guest ApplicationAbout Dianne: Dianne Burckhardt, Award-Winning Indie Author Meet Dianne EP 1: Who Am I?

    34 min
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Join award-winning, indie author, Dianne Burckhardt, as she chats with fellow authors and industry insiders around the world about their work, inspirations, greatest challenges, and triumphs. Writing is often the easy part, and the real work begins once the author writes, "The End."  Dianne and her guests shed light on what it takes to be a successful author in today's markets whether as an indie author or traditionally published. Dianne's guests share their insights on their personal journeys to creating a successful writing career. They discuss everything from their writing process, common obstacles in publishing today, marketing, customer engagement, and resources to help create engaging content, and so much more!  Be sure to check out our website: BurckhardtBooks.com.  Wednesdays are better with a little good book banter ... join us for chats that are entertaining, uplifting, and help you find new books to feed your soul! BIO: Dianne Burckhardt is a podcaster and award-winning designer and author (writing as Stephen Burckhardt). Her historical fiction series, The Into the West Saga Serial is complete and she is currently developing a new Haunted Hearts paranormal romance series she will write as S.D. Stephens. Dianne is an American from Wichita, Kansas, but currently resides in Germany with her Chilean husband, and their Russian rescue dog, Shaggy. She is also a proud bonus mom to twin adult daughters.

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