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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. 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 BurckhardtBooks.com:  BUY AN ISSUE: Book Banter Magazine*NEW* Haunted Hearts SeriesBuy & Read: Burckhardt Book CollectionsSupport Us: FREE options. Learn more, Click here!Burckhardt Books on FacebookAbout Book Banter Productions: Book 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

  2. 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 BurckhardtBooks.com:  BUY AN ISSUE: Book Banter Magazine*NEW* Haunted Hearts SeriesBuy & Read: Burckhardt Book CollectionsSupport Us: FREE options. Learn more, Click here!Burckhardt Books on FacebookAbout Book Banter Productions: Book 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

  3. 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 BurckhardtBooks.com:  BUY AN ISSUE: Book Banter Magazine*NEW* Haunted Hearts SeriesBuy & Read: Burckhardt Book CollectionsSupport Us: FREE options. Learn more, Click here!Burckhardt Books on FacebookAbout Book Banter Productions: Book 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

  4. 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 BurckhardtBooks.com:  BUY AN ISSUE: Book Banter Magazine*NEW* Haunted Hearts SeriesBuy & Read: Burckhardt Book CollectionsSupport Us: FREE options. Learn more, Click here!Burckhardt Books on FacebookAbout Book Banter Productions: Book 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

  5. 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 BurckhardtBooks.com:  BUY AN ISSUE: Book Banter Magazine*NEW* Haunted Hearts SeriesBuy & Read: Burckhardt Book CollectionsSupport Us: FREE options. Learn more, Click here!Burckhardt Books on FacebookAbout Book Banter Productions: Book 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

  6. May 6

    S5 EP221 | Red Flags and Reinvention, YA Thriller Author Tara Hodgson on At Least I'm Trying

    Share your thoughts on this episode, text us now. Today we’re exploring a new young adult suspense novel by Tara Hodgson that is sure to spark more than one in-depth conversation. When a teen’s search for a new identity turns into something far more dangerous, Reese finds herself pulled into a world that feels exciting and freeing at first, but quickly reveals a darker side. Drawn in by a new friendship and the attention of someone who seems to offer everything she’s been missing, Reese begins to ignore the warning signs. What starts as a chance to escape the pressure of being perfect quickly shifts into something far more dangerous, where manipulation, control, and fear begin to take hold. As girls start disappearing from nearby towns and behavior becomes more unpredictable, the story highlights how easily vulnerability can be exploited, especially in a world shaped by social media and constant connection. It raises questions about trust, identity, and how quickly situations can escalate when instincts are pushed aside. Tara Hodgson joins the show to talk about At Least I’m Trying, her second novel, and how it builds on the themes she introduced in her debut, Chasing Through Time. Both books center on the emotional realities teens face while navigating relationships, identity, and the pressures of a technology-driven world. Through her work, she explores how social media, isolation, and the need for connection can shape decisions and outcomes in ways that are not always immediately visible. As a teacher in the Canadian school system, Tara has seen firsthand how these challenges impact students, their friendships, and their families. She brings that perspective into her writing, creating stories that reflect real situations teens are facing today while opening the door for meaningful conversation. Tara's Website Tara on Facebook Tara on Instagram Tara on Amazon Tara on !ndigo Support the show Subscribe Now: Newsletter BurckhardtBooks.com:  BUY AN ISSUE: Book Banter Magazine*NEW* Haunted Hearts SeriesBuy & Read: Burckhardt Book CollectionsSupport Us: FREE options. Learn more, Click here!Burckhardt Books on FacebookAbout Book Banter Productions: Book 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?

    47 min

  7. Apr 29

    S5 EP220 | Travelling the Alphabet Geographically: Sylvia Clare’s Journey from Fear to Freedom

    Share your thoughts on this episode, text us now. Hello My Happy People, In this episode of Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt–Book Talk Podcast, I sit down with author Sylvia Clare to talk about her book Travelling the Alphabet Geographically and a life shaped by writing, travel, and personal growth. Sylvia began publishing over thirty years ago and has continued to write ever since, sharing deeply personal reflections on mental health, post-traumatic stress, nature, and love. Her latest work follows a unique goal that turned into a lifetime of travel, visiting at least one country for every letter of the alphabet. What began as a way to escape fear and trauma gradually became something more, a way of moving toward healing, connection, and a deeper understanding of the world. Sylvia and I are part of the same memoir writing group, so I’ve had the opportunity to see her work up close. We are both neurodivergent, which adds another layer of understanding to our conversation and to the way we approach creativity and life. Her writing is thoughtful, honest, and deeply engaging, and I’m excited to share both her story and her perspective with you. We also talk about her work teaching mindfulness for people with neurodivergent challenges, her storytelling performances, and how creativity continues to shape her life. This is an engaging conversation about resilience, transformation, and what it means to keep growing, no matter where you are in life. Clarity-Books.com Sylvia on Amazon Sylvia on Facebook Sylvia on YouTube Sylvia on Medium Sylvia on Substack Don't forget to check out S5 EP 216 and help us hit #1 Support the show Subscribe Now: Newsletter BurckhardtBooks.com:  BUY AN ISSUE: Book Banter Magazine*NEW* Haunted Hearts SeriesBuy & Read: Burckhardt Book CollectionsSupport Us: FREE options. Learn more, Click here!Burckhardt Books on FacebookAbout Book Banter Productions: Book 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?

    44 min

  8. Apr 22

    S5 EP219 | Hearing Voices or Losing His Mind? Inside Blurred Lines with D.I. Jolly

    Share your thoughts on this episode, text us now. Hello My happy People, Today I am sharing my chat with multi-award-winning author D.I. Jolly (known as Jolly). He discovered his passion for storytelling at just seven years old after playing the video game Gabriel Knight. Captivated by the character, he decided early on that he would be a writer. It would be several years before his dream would become a reality when he unintentionally wrote his first book, A Guy, A Girl and A Voodoo Monkey Hand, as a teenager. That milestone proved to him that writing wasn’t just a dream, it was something he could actually do. Since then, his work has evolved from comedic noir into more serious, thought-provoking stories, often exploring deeper themes through pop culture-driven genres. Originally from South Africa, Jolly has lived in several countries and now resides in Berlin, Germany. His writing spans a wide range of genres, including psychological thrillers, paranormal romance, fantasy, and an incredible collection of short fiction. Beyond novels, he has also worked as a story writer for the sci-fi strategy game Nexus 5X and founded a monthly poetry and writing event. While Jolly's current profession does feed his creativity, he still hopes to one day write books full-time. His stories are more than entertainment, he aims to create something that makes people think, feel, or see things differently. His book Blurred Lines is a great example of his incredible creativity. Listen now to learn more about Jolly and his work. Jolly's Website Jolly's Berlin Poetry Club Read Blurred Lines Page 1 Jolly on Linktree Jolly on Amazon Buy Blurred Lines Support the show Subscribe Now: Newsletter BurckhardtBooks.com:  BUY AN ISSUE: Book Banter Magazine*NEW* Haunted Hearts SeriesBuy & Read: Burckhardt Book CollectionsSupport Us: FREE options. Learn more, Click here!Burckhardt Books on FacebookAbout Book Banter Productions: Book 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
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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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