WriterCon William Bernhardt & Rene Gutteridge

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Lee Goldberg, author of Malibu Burning.

Chapter 1: Intro
The WriterCon Wrap-Up
William Bernhardt's new novel, Partners in Crime

Chapter 2: News
a) Writing Programs Used as Therapy in Prison
b) FairyLoot Charms Readers with Elegant Editions

Chapter 3: Interview with Lee Goldberg
During this chat, Goldberg discusses:
a) writing for Hallmark;
b) writing thrillers;
c) incorporating real events—like wildfires;
d) researching obscure topics—like wildfires; and
e) juggling projects to stay alive in the writing world.

Chapter 4: Parting Words
WIlliam Bernhardt's new book, Partners in Crime, is now on sale everywhere in paper and eBook formats. Just to give you the quick explanation of this novel—in 1991, Ben Kincaid hit the literary scene in Primary Justice, which sold more than half a million copies and led to a series of 19 novels. In 2018, Daniel Pike hit the scene in The Last Chance Lawyer, which became a #1 bestseller before the book was released and led to a series of six novels. Readers have been begging Bernhardt to team up his two lawyer characters—and now, it's HAPPENING! Check out the book here.
https://www.amazon.com/Partners-Crime-Daniel-Legal-Thriller/dp/B0CGL7R2D7/

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

LIVE from WriterCon 2023! Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Rene Gutteridge discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview New York Times-bestselling authors Lisa Gardner and Tosca Lee, plus freinds of the podcast John Wooley (Old Fears) and Barry Friedman (Jack S***).

Chapter 1: Introduction
WriterCon Wrap-up! This is the biggest WriterCon yet, with over 250 people coming from 14 different states and four different countries. This is a gathering of the warmest, most generous poeple on earth, joining together to help one another achieve their writing dreams.

Chapter 2: WriterCon Testimonials

Chapter 3: News
1) BookTok Senation Becomes Hit Film
2) AI Used to Ban Books
3) The Surge in Hockey Romance Books

Chapter 4: Interview Panel
In this lively (and hilarious) discussion, panelists Tosca Lee, Lisa Gardner, Barry Ffriedman, and John Wooley discuss:
1) how they broke into publishing;
2) their writing process;
3) mistakes made along the way;
4) lessons learned along the way; and
5) the future of publishing.

Chapter 5: Parting Words
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You can find the video versions of these podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@writerconpodcast1307

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

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt, Lara Bernhardt, and Rene Gutteridge discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Sara DiVello, author of a new book based on an true historical incident—Broadway Butterfly.

Chapter 1: Introduction
WriterCon is Sept 1-3 in OKC for writers and aspiring writers. Come join us.
ReaderCon is Sept 4 in OKC, free and open to the public. Come celebrate your favorite books and authors!
www.writercon.com

Chapter 2: News
1) Prosecraft Shut Down After Author Backlash
2) FTC Preparing Lawsuit against Amazon

Chapter 3: Interview with Sara DiVello
In this interview, the author discusses:
1) her Mystery & Thriller Mavens Facebook group;
2) researching a 100-year-old unsolved mystery;
3) using social media;
4) mining history for material; and
5) finding a workable writing process.

Chapter 4: Parting Words
Join us at WriterCon! Then come to ReaderCon, completely free, Sept 4.
www.writercon.com/readercon/

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

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt, Lara Bernhardt, and Rene Gutteridge discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interviewsenior editor with Thomas Nelson Publishers, HarperCollins Christian Publishing. For fifteen years, before taking an in-house position, she did freelance management, editing and proofreading.

Chatper 1: Introduction
ReaderCon is fast approaching—and we are ready! It's completely free and open to the public on Sept 4 (Labor Day) in Oklahoma City. You’ll have a chance to hear many authors talk about their work and autograph books, including Lisa Gardner and Tosca Lee. Plus so much fun stuff! Book-themed costume contest. A mystery to solve. Puzzles. Spelling Bee. Jeopardy! Did I mention food trucks? And best of all—rescue animals! And so many chances to buy books!
www.writercon.com

Chapter 2: News
1) KKR is Buying Simon & Schuster
2) Authors Fued Over AI Book Cover

Chapter 3: Interview
Lara and William interview Janene MacIvor, senior editor at Thomas Nelson/Harper. In the interview, Janene discusses:
1) why writers must read;
2) what editors are looking for;
3) how she handles an imperfect manuscript with potential;
4) the key to professional editing, and
5) why she's proud of her work.

Chapter 4: Parting Words
Don't forget! WriterCon on Sept 1-3 and ReaderCon on Sept 4!
Do Yourself a Big Favor. Be there!

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

William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.com
www.writercon.com

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Rene Gutteridge discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview the author of the bestselling Temperance Brennan series which, of course, was the basis for the Bones television series. To date, she has written twenty-two novels featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. Dr. Reichs is a Ph.D. anthropologist herself with several scholarly articles ont eh subject to her credit. She is one of very few forensic anthropologists certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology.

Chapter 1: Introduction
WriterCon is only three weeks away! Join us and take your writing to the next level!
www.writercon.com

Chapter 2: News
1) Draft2Digital Adds "Author Success" Division
2) Book Sales Update: Romance Booms Even Bigger!
3) Author Claims AI-Generated Books Sold Under Her Name

Chapter 3: Interview with Kathy Reichs
During this talk, Dr. Reichs disucsses:
1) where she found her series character;
2) how she blends real forensics with fiction;
3) why she uses "ripped-from-the-headlines" plot elements;
4) her combo of planning/pantsing; and
5) the best advice for writers.

Chapter 4: Parting Words
Congratulations to Rene on the continuing success of Family Camp!

Remember: WriterCon is Sept 1-4 in Oklahoma City. It is NOT too late to register!
And ReaderCon is Sept 4. It's FREE and OPEN to the public. Hear authors talk about their work, get autographs, attend book-related events, and have FUN!
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

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Aimee Runyan, author of the new historical novel A BAKERY IN PARIS (August 1, 2023; William Morrow). She has previously enthralled readers with many other historical novels, including last year’s THE SCHOOL FOR GERMAN BRIDES (2022; William Morrow). She has been honored as a Historical Novel Society Editors’ Choice selection, and as a three-time finalist for the Colorado Book Awards. She is also a passionate amateur baker.

Chapter 1: Introduction
WriterCon is Coming! And It Is Not Too Late to Register
www.writercon.com

Chapter 2: News
1) Draft2Digital Acquires SeflPubBookCovers.com
2) New York Times Profiles Journey From Heroin Addict to Author & Agent

Chapter 3: Interview with Aimee Runayn
During this talk, Runyan discusses:
1) writing for women;
2) resesarching historical settings;
3) writing dual timelines;
4) creating memorable characters; and
5) how she uses baking in a book.

Chapter 4: Parting Words
Lara Bernhardt's most recent novel Red Rain is available everywhere:
https://www.amazon.com/Red-Rain-Lara-Bernhardt-ebook/dp/B0B6KVW9F2/

Join us at WriterCon in OKC Sept 1-4, 2023! We have dozens of bestselling authors, a terrific roster of agents and publishers and much more. Contests, manuscript reviews, private consultations—you can even get a great author photo—for free! At WriterCon, we do it all.
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