Clueless Gent's Texas-Centric, Bookish Podcast

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We promote and provide inspiration for the joy of reading and writing - especially in Texas!

Episodes

  1. Episode 7: Amanda Cabot Talks Romance Writing

    03/29/2021

    Episode 7: Amanda Cabot Talks Romance Writing

    With over two dozen romance books to her credit, Amanda Cabot certainly knows what's needed to write a romance novel that sells. Clueless Gent talks to Amanda about her novels, her process, and even solicits some advice for any potential romance novelists. We also get the first-hand scoop about her new book, Dreams Rekindled!

    26 min
  2. Episode 6: Jeff Hampton - A Clueless Gent Fav!

    03/20/2021

    Episode 6: Jeff Hampton - A Clueless Gent Fav!

    In this episode, Clueless Gent talks to one of his favorite authors in the entire bookish world: Jeff Hampton.  In his two Aransas books, Jeff had a wonderful way of developing his characters, which he discusses in the podcast.  Further, these two books were inspired by several actual events in Jeff's life.  To find out what they are, and how they led to two wonderful books, this episode is one you definitely don't want to miss!

    22 min
  3. Episode 5: Clueless Gent Talks to Chris Manno

    03/15/2021

    Episode 5: Clueless Gent Talks to Chris Manno

    In this episode, Clueless Gent talks to Texas author Chris Manno.  Chris has quite the list of credentials.  He's a retired airline captain, a lifelong cartoonist, a college professor, as well as a highly successful published author.  Chris provides our listeners with a plethora of writing information and advice, centering around his concept of habitable writing—living prose.  This is the concept Chris teaches to his university students.  He also discusses his books, which include both fiction and nonfiction.  Please join us.

    36 min
  4. Episode 4: A Chat with Rainbow Bridge Author, Dan V. Jackson

    01/25/2021

    Episode 4: A Chat with Rainbow Bridge Author, Dan V. Jackson

    In this episode, Clueless Gent talks to author Dan V. Jackson about his newest book, Rainbow Bridge.  (We must use Dan's middle initial so as not to confuse him with author Dan Jackson.)  Dan talks extensively about how to write dog characters, as well as why this story is different than most books that discuss the afterlife of our pets.  With blatant candor, he tells us what prompted him to write this kind of story in the first place.  Further, Dan tells us what's next in this new series. For Dan's full bio, links and additional information, please visit the show notes on our website, www.cluelessgent.com.

    30 min
  5. Episode 3: A Talk with Texas Author Ben H. English

    01/25/2021

    Episode 3: A Talk with Texas Author Ben H. English

    In this episode, the Clueless Gent talks to Texas author Ben H. English, a real Texan’s Texan! Ben writes about what he loves, and that is the Big Bend area of Texas. He’s written both fiction and non-fiction about the area, and at the time of recording, Ben is in the process of recording the audio book for his latest novel, Destiny’s Way. In addition to telling us a little about himself and a lot about the Big Bend, Ben gives some practical advice for anyone who wants to write about their favorite place on earth. For the complete show notes, as well as our guest's bio and some photos, please visit our website - www.cluelessgent.com.

    35 min
  6. Episode 2: Clueless Gent Talks to Author Marti MacGibbon

    01/13/2021

    Episode 2: Clueless Gent Talks to Author Marti MacGibbon

    In this episode, Clueless Gent talks to author Marti MacGibbon.  Marti tells her story, which includes episodes of substance abuse, standup comedy and even human trafficking.  She explains why she wrote her memoirs, as well as who she is trying to reach.  Marti discusses how writing helped her get through those years of darkness.  Lastly, Marti offers some advice to any listeners who are victims or survivors. For more information about this episode, please see the show notes on our website.

    43 min
  7. Episode 1: A talk with Kristine Hall, the most bookish person in Texas!

    01/04/2021

    Episode 1: A talk with Kristine Hall, the most bookish person in Texas!

    In this episode, The Clueless Gent talks to Kristine Hall, the owner and publisher of Lone Star Literary Life.  Kristine is more than likely the most bookish person in the State of Texas. Kristine talks about the benefits of Lone Star Literary Life, to both readers and writers.  She covers the Lone Star Book Blog Tours, as well as some of the many bookish resources available on the site. Kristine also has her own blog, Hall Ways Blog. For more information on this episode and on Kristine Hall, please visit the show notes on cluelessgent.com.

    29 min

  8. 01/03/2021

    Texas-Centric, Bookish Podcast Trailer

    Still trying to decide whether this podcast is for you?  If you can spare two minutes, this trailer will tell you what it's all about,

    2 min

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