This month on Blondie and the Brit we are delighted to bring you one of our all-time favorite guests, in fact her podcast last year was voted #1 in our podcast awards. Rachel Thompson is the face behind BadRedhead Media and always brings great energy and information to the podcast.

This time she shares her expertise in book marketing and introduces us to her current promo event, #NaNoProMo (National Novel Promotion Month), inspired by #NaNoWriMo.

Rachel's version is a month-long initiative of tips, resources, and daily giveaways from experts across the book marketing and publishing industry -- all free.

Rachel also gives advice from her two #BookMarketing books on how to optimize SEO for your blog, the advantages of choosing Wordpress blogging platform and how to target your perfect reader.

Suzanne is featured on the blog and we are giving away a 30-minute podcast or consult with Suzanne here.

Visit the fun over on Rachel's blog here.

This month we are excited to bring to you the delightful Jodi Thomas. Jodi is not only a USA Today and New York Times bestseller, she is also the eleventh writer to be inducted into the Romance Writers Hall of Fame after winning her third RITA award. Five of them now sit on her crowded shelf along with National Reader's Choice Awards, and Booksellers' Best Awards.

With nearly 50 books under her belt, Jodi gives us an insight into her journey to best-selling author in her charming Texas drawl. She talks about changing genres with her latest book Mornings on Main and about the upcoming Christmas release Mistletoe Miracles. We had a good laugh when Jodi shared her experiences at Avon KissCon. She also demonstrates her tenacity in describing her library tours and the dogged strategy at the beginning of her career to get the word out about her books. Don’t miss this wonderful interview with a truly lovely lady.

http://www.jodithomas.com

“Compelling and beautifully written.” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author on Ransom Canyon

From the beloved and bestselling author of the Ransom Canyon and Harmony, Texas series comes a powerful, heartwarming story about generations of family and the ironclad bonds they forge

When Jillian James lands in the small town Texas community of Laurel Springs, she’s definitely not planning to stay—except to find a few clues about the father who abandoned her and destroyed her faith in family.

Connor Larady is a single dad, and the only one caring for his grandmother, Eugenia, who has Alzheimer’s. And now he has to close Eugenia’s quilt shop. When Connor meets down-on-her-luck Jillian, he’s out of options. Can he trust the newcomer to do right by his grandmother’s legacy?

Jillian is done with relationships. But as she grows closer to Connor and Eugenia, she must consider giving up her nomadic life for a future with those who need her.

An inspiring family saga that asks us to consider what love and chosen family really mean.

BUY IT HERE -> -> https://amzn.to/2IrTJZ6

March 2018

This month on Blondie and the Brit we are pleased to introduce you to Jesse Lakes, one of the masterminds behind the company Genius Link (www.geni.us). Genius Link is an incredible online tool that provides intelligent links to help you to improve your sales by routing international readers to their local stores while helping you earn affiliate money and valuable insights in the process. They also own the booklinker.net link management service that is a simpler version of this concept but focused on authors, indie publishers, and Amazon.

This in-depth interview covers many of the elements of this fascinating tool that would be ideal for any authors toolkit. Jesse is also giving a wonderful gift to our listeners, offering a 30-day free trial (double the standard) to anyone who mentions "Blondie and the Brit." Just click here to begin your trial (https://my.geni.us/join) then use the messaging bubble inside the dashboard to mention the extended free trial.

Suzanne and I also give you our latest tips on planning and rewarding your accomplishments with a Victory Journal.

February 2018

This month on Blondie and the Brit we are excited to introduce you to the work of Amy Vansant. Not only is Amy a USA Today Bestselling author but she also runs a highly successful book marketing company for authors. In this informative interview she will give you a rundown on her services including how to grow an email mail list with ease, partipate in a newsletter swap, and have your book included in her own line book fairs. Both KJ and Suzanne have used Amy's services with great success.

Amy will tells us about her latest multi author boxed set - The Twelve Sleys of Christmas which was just released with proceeds going to her favorite dog shelter. Don't miss this great interview, espically to learn all about her highly unusal book titles. Visit Amy at Authorsxp.com.

Website: http://www.amyvansant.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmyVansant

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAmyVansant/

12 cozy mystery novels from best-selling authors to get your blood racing on a cold winter's eve. There's nothing chilling about this chance to explore a dozen of cozies. Curl up for a cocoa, a cookie and a killing!
This month on Blondie and the Brit we are excited to introduce you to the work of Amy Vansant.

The Twelve Sleys of Christmas - with proceeds going to her favorite dog shelter.

This week we are delighted to bring you our first ever recipient of The Blondie and the Brit Hero Award. SJ Hermann is not only a long time friend and supporter of Blondie and the Brit, but he makes a habit out of supporting Indie Authors everywhere. He is also an avid anti-bullying advocate.

In this special episode Blondie interviews SJ where he shares his secret recipe for growing his following and getting the most out of his social media efforts including special author spotlights and contests featuring Indie Authors. He also talks about his Go Fund Me campaign to set his book on the road to the silver screen and updates us on his books including the much anticipated spring release of Terminus, the third book in the Morium series.

Website:http://sjhermannauthor.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html

Twitter @Writing_Novel

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/SJ-Hermann/250758318466659

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/sjhermann

A GRIPPING SUPERNATURAL THRILLER - Book 1 of the MORIUM TRILOGY

If you had the powers to avenge yourself... would you?
Bullied... Years of shame... Lexi and Nathan knew pain.

MORIUM is the story of Alexandria and Nathan... and Stacy. Three teenagers who were victims of bullying all through high school. They kept their torment a secret from their family and tried to cope in their own way. They only had each other. Their friendship saw them through the seemingly endless years of suffering.

But hope was in sight… they will be graduating soon. The vision of a new life away from the bullies and the constant humiliation, gave them something to look forward to. If only that day came sooner.

One night, Lexi and Nathan saw an object fall from the sky and went to investigate. As they touched the rock, a strange power entered their bodies. Suddenly, they're not helpless anymore. They can get revenge for all the suffering and pain they had to endure.

How will they use these powers?

MORIUM discusses the moral dilemma of doing what's right against getting revenge. When your dignity has been shattered and your life has been a living hell... what is RIGHT?

We are excited to bring you the first of our Audience Choice Award-winning podcast guest, Rachel Thompson. Not only did Rachel win "Best Social Media Tip" on our show but she also won "Best Overall Podcast." In this show Blondie checked in with her to get an update on her many exciting projects and books. Rachel shared with us the key to success on social media – being authentic and adding the human element to connect with your audience. She also updated us on her change to a new publisher, and several new books in the works including her very popular 30 Day Book Challenge and new non-fiction book Broken People. Rachel gives us a behind the scenes peek on how she schedules her social media posts on multiple accounts. If you are promoting a book you don't want to miss this show.

Author Site: rachelintheoc.com
BadRedhead Media Site: badredheadmedia.com
Twitter (Business): @BadRedheadMedia

SexAbuseChat: @SexAbuseChat

BookMarketingChat: @BkMarketingChat

MondayBlogs: @MondayBlogs
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorRachelThompson

Not easy subjects -- love, loss, sexual abuse, date rape, grief -- but real ones, told in pieces (thus the title). Broken Pieces is a work of non-fiction.

Poetry, prose, and essays to let you into one woman's life -- a searingly raw examination of topics most people avoid.

Already a #1 best seller on Amazon (eBooks) on Women's Poetry and Abuse, this book is recommended for mature audiences only.

This week on Blondie and the Brit we welcome mystery suspense writer J.C. Gatlin. J. C. is the author of four novels including his newly released 21 Dares. We had a really great conversation with J.C. covering numerous topics including creating the perfect book trailer, dealing with bad reviews and "haters," enticing readers for your email list, and how he crafts the mysteries he writes.

Website - http://jcgatlin.com/about-the-author/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJcGatlin

Amazon at: http://www.amazon.com/JC-Gatlin/e/B00ENPSDU2/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1

For her 21st birthday, Abbie Reed’s friends throw her a surprise party and plan an outrageous game of 21 Dares. The rules are simple: Abbie must follow each dare to the letter as they pop-up on her phone--each one sent as a text message from a secret guest. Starting off funny, if not a little humiliating, the dares send Abbie and her friends across her college campus and through downtown Tampa. But the closer they get to the mystery man behind the text messages, the more deadly the dares become.

Harboring a vendetta against Abbie, the mysterious guest won't stop until she pays. Now, it’s up to Abbie to figure out who he is and what he wants, before her 21st birthday becomes her last.

In our second Blondie and the Brit awards podcast we have gathered the best of this past year to share more of our amazing authors and their brilliant insights, tips, and inspired storytelling skills. This show includes the most helpful writing process, the most inspired storytelling, and the best professional publishing tips. Feel free to vote for your favorites in all these and the rest of the 9 categories by visiting www.kjwatersauthor.blogspot.com. Voting ends Friday, October 7, 2016.

We will be announcing all the winners at our Blondie and the Brit Birthday Bash Facebook party to celebrate our first year on Friday, October 14 at 6:00 pm est. Be sure to join by clicking on the link here.

From wrongly imprisoned life-saver to self-published Amazon No 1 best-selling author Falsely accused of arson and manslaughter and thrown in a Spanish jail, David P Perlmutter turned real life drama into a full-time writing career following the success of his debut novel ‘Wrong Place Wrong Time’

Blog: http://thewrongplaceatthewrongtime.blogspot.pt

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dperlmutter1

Twitter: https://twitter.com/davepperlmutter

A London estate agent found himself on the wrong side of the law one night, leading to the loss of his driving licence, his job, his home and sending him spiraling into depression. He decided to visit Spain for a change of scenery and lifestyle but got way more than he bargained for when before long, misfortune, circumstance and a degree of stupidity landed him in more trouble than that from which he had fled back home. One night in Marbella, after a few too many drinks and armed with more Dutch courage than common sense, he rescued two people from a burning hotel but in the process was falsely accused of arson and manslaughter and thrown in a Spanish jail. Aided' by a UK tabloid journalist whose sole purpose was merely to create shock headlines, David's real life account of nail-biting events leading up to and following the fire have had readers leaving 5* reviews on Amazon in their hundreds.

This week on Blondie and Brit we have a very special guest, Hailley Griffis. She is a social media expert who works for a company called Buffer that helps you share you social media content with speed and ease. We cover so many topics in this show, from branding, to using images to promote your books, to some of the best hashtags for maximum visibility. She even shares some advanced tactics Buffer offers. If you are looking for answers to some of your most basic social media questions, Hailley is here to help.

Website: www.buffer.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bufferapp

Twitter: https://twitter.com/buffer

Join us on Blondie and Brit this week for an extraordinary interview with Thelma Adams, a multi talented author, celebrity feature writer, and film critic. We managed to snag an interview with her in between screening films at a New York office. Thelma talks extensively about her work in the film industry and also about her experiences interviewing A-list movie actors. Thelma recently penned The Last Woman Standing - a fictional novel based on the love interest of notorious gunman Wyatt Earp. She also shares insights on how to get your work into traditional news outlets and TV. This is not one you want to miss.

website: www.thelmadams.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThelmaAdamsWriter

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelmadams?lang=en

Two decades after the Civil War, Josephine Marcus, the teenage daughter of Jewish immigrants, is lured west with the promise of marriage to Johnny Behan, one of Arizona’s famous lawmen. She leaves her San Francisco home to join Behan in Tombstone, Arizona, a magnet for miners (and outlaws) attracted by the silver boom. Though united by the glint of metal, Tombstone is plagued by divided loyalties: between Confederates and Unionists, Lincoln Republicans and Democrats.

But when the silver-tongued Behan proves unreliable, it is legendary frontiersman Wyatt Earp who emerges as Josephine’s match. As the couple’s romance sparks, Behan’s jealousy ignites a rivalry destined for the history books…

At once an epic account of an improbable romance and a retelling of an iconic American tale, The Last Woman Standing recalls the famed gunfight at the O.K. Corral through the eyes of a spunky heroine who sought her happy ending in a lawless outpost—with a fierce will and an unflagging spirit.

The car crash in the middle of the night was horrific, but in the aftermath, when details of the accident are questioned, family tension mounts, an explosive secret is revealed, and two sisters are placed on a collision course with the past that could shatter their bond forever.

On Blondie and the Brit this week we know you will enjoy Amazon Bestselling Author Barbara Taylor Sissel. Her inspiring story takes us from the grounds of a prison in Kentucky where she worked and raised her family, to perusing and landing her dream agent. Motivated to write about the world inside the prison walls she takes us on her personal journey of harnessing that experience onto the pages and finally to Bestselling Author, never giving up on her dream.

Website: http://www.barbarataylorsissel.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barbara.sissel

Twitter: https://twitter.com/barbarasissel

The car crash in the middle of the night was horrific, but in the aftermath, when details of the accident are questioned, family tension mounts, an explosive secret is revealed, and two sisters are placed on a collision course with the past that could shatter their bond forever.

A British silver fox has moved into the Belle Court Retirement Center, and octogenarian amateur sleuth Viv Kennedy is crushing on him hard. Unfortunately, he appears singularly unimpressed with Viv’s overnight adoption of every British phrase she knows (and a few she’s, admittedly, unclear on.) Maybe if she and Salem Grimes can solve the murder of the hotshot TV reporter Peter Browning, she can catch his eye. The fact that Peter’s death has not been ruled a murder is a minor consideration.
Salem is certainly willing to help Viv land Nigel the Brit. After all, it will make her best friend happy. It will also make her husband happy — Tony is under the impression that if Viv finds a man and settles down, Salem will stop chasing bad guys down dark alleys with her. But Salem doesn’t know if that will make her happy. She knows she isn’t really a private detective. Shoot, she isn’t even any good at the chasing bad guys down dark alleys part. But after a lifetime of floundering, she’s finally found something that makes her feel like she’s contributing to the world.

Timber has lived her entire life as a cannibal within a cult called the Divinity of Feminine Reproach and, by the time she is fifteen years old, she has already killed three men. When Timber takes an opportunity to explore the Outside, she bears witness to some dark and unsettling truths about the world around her and the integral role she plays in it. In this debut novel, laced with scenes of horrific violence and uplifting humanity, Martin Lastrapes has written a one-of-a-kind story about love, friendship, sacrifice and cannibalism.

"Another captivating work by best selling and award-winning author Susan Wingate. The reader will feel deep emotions as closure to a difficult past is laced with healing of the heart." ~Valerie C. (Nov 2015) "I immediately fell under the spell of the Wild Wood. The author grabbed me from the start with the beauty of her exquisitely painted word pictures. Suspenseful and a page turner about loss and searching -- about redemption and the "God things" in life."

Grim Reaper Charley Davidson is back in the twelfth installment of Darynda Jones’ New York Times bestselling paranormal series, The Trouble with Twelfth Grave.

Ever since Reyes Farrow escaped from a hell dimension in which Charley Davidson accidentally trapped him, the son of Satan has been brimstone-bent on destroying the world his heavenly Brother created. His volatile tendencies have put Charley in a bit of a pickle. But that’s not the only briny vegetable on her plate. While trying to domesticate the feral being that used to be her husband, she also has to deal with her everyday life of annoying all manner of beings—some corporeal, some not so much—as she struggles to right the wrongs of society. Only this time she’s not uncovering a murder. This time she’s covering one up.

Add to that her new occupation of keeping a startup PI venture—the indomitable mystery-solving team of Amber Kowalski and Quentin Rutherford—out of trouble and dealing with the Vatican’s inquiries into her beloved daughter, and Charley is on the brink of throwing in the towel and becoming a professional shopper. Or possibly a live mannequin. But when someone starts attacking humans who are sensitive to the supernatural world, Charley knows it’s time to let loose her razor sharp claws. Then again, her number one suspect is the dark entity she’s loved for centuries. So the question becomes: Can she tame the unruly beast before it destroys everything she’s worked so hard to protect?

This week we are excited to re-air the interview with Blondie and Brit Podcast Award winner, Jeri Walker. Jeri is an outstanding editor and her skills include all elements of manuscript editing and profreading. We have both used her and love her work. She is a former English teacher who also runs a highly successful blog with writing tips called WordBank.

Jeri discusses how she made her blog so successful, and how she encourages people to comment on it. She also talks about her first novel, Lost Girl Road, and gives advice on how to choose an editor, and how she works with a style sheet. Don't miss this great episode.

Website: http://jeriwb.com/

Amazon: http://amzn.to/1hFjnuM

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeriWB

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeriwb?ref=hl

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeriwb

Example of a style sheet: http://jeriwb.com/editor-manuscript-style-sheet-sample-54679/

The Two Yosemites: The iconic beauty of California’s Yosemite National Park lures nearly four million visitors per year. Most flock to the seven-square miles of the valley floor. Few make it into the backcountry. Even then, it can be next to impossible to find solitude during the summer months. This travelogue recounts the highs and (mostly) lows of the author’s visit as she seeks to discover the version of Yosemite not all tourists pursue. The results raise the question: What type of tourist are you? Consider this travel memoir a cautionary tale of expectation versus reality.

This week we re-introduce you to another of our Blondie and The Brit podcast winners, J.D. Lex. J.D. won our audience choice for Funniest Podcast. Check out our funniest lighting round to date at the end of the show. J.D. kept us highly amused throughout the interview as he shared his author journey, spontaneous writing style, and entrepreneurial spirit. We know you will enjoy this one!

Blog: https://pulpfrictionhero.wordpress.com

Facebook: http://ow.ly/YhpNm

Amazon: http://ow.ly/YhpUl

Volume One

Welcome to Manhattan, a city of secrets. Within its shadows hides a treasure trove of incredible stories. Look hard enough and you’re likely to find one. Dig a little too deep and you might just become one. Trust me, I would know.

Ten years ago, an ordinary man began a journey that would lead him to the depths, and heights, of New York sensuality. Driven by an insatiable hunger to bring the city to its knees, the allure of its women and the pleasures they offered slowly consumed him. Once lost, he never returned…but I did. In the pages of these journals, I hold the only existing proof of an evolution—a chronicle of domination, submission and lust that transformed the man I once was into the rumor I’ve become. As with any great corruption, mine began innocently enough, with a balmy summer evening and that goddamn red dress…

This week we are excited to bring you another amazing Blondie and the Brit podcast winner. Terry Persun was a recipient of one of our two best overall podcast awards for everything he brought to the show. So much here, including his amazing book knowledge, helpful writing process, and great sense of humor. Stroll down memory lane with us as we revisit his in depth interview about writing across different genres, his inspiration practices of meditation and poetry to help free up his mind for the writing process, and how to have deeper conversations on social media, plus so much more.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TerryPersun 

Twitter: @tpersun

LinkedIn: http://ow.ly/XCxpv

Amazon: http://ow.ly/XCxvy

My site: www.TerryPersun.com​

Nashtin, King Belford’s cousin, took over the throne of Weilk Alshore, and is out to find Zimp, who he believes is the last of the doublesight to have infiltrated Castle Weilk and started a bloody battle that took many soldier’s lives. Zimp, along with other doublesight, now live in a hidden village where they hope to raise their children in peace. When Nashtin finds Zimp and her friends’ village, he kills their Sage, and captures Zimp to take back to the castle. Barely able to control his own beast image, Zimp’s son, Korlan, pulls together a band of the most unusual doublesight shape shifters in the village, and goes on a mission to save his mother. Not in control of his own abilities, and unsure about showing his beast image, Korlan must learn about himself as he struggles to save his mother from certain death.

Join us this week on Blondie and the Brit when we interview the delightful Vaun Murphrey about her career as a Sci-fi and Fantasy novelist and how she created the successful and thrilling Weaver series. During the interview Vaun shares insights into how she became a “pantser" turned “plotter,” how to keep to a disciplined writing schedule, the best way to choose the next theme for a book in your series and some great tips of places to garner book reviews.

Facebook Author Page: Vaun Murphrey Author Page

Twitter: @vaunery

Website: www.VaunMurphrey.com

Wordpress Blog: www.vaunmurphrey.wordpress.com

If you witnessed your parents killed at age five for reasons unknown only to endure eight years of isolation in captivity, what would you do with your life when you were suddenly rescued by family you never knew you had? What if you yourself were even more than you seemed? The universe can be both a terrible and wonderful place to live if you have the courage to explore it. Enter an alternate reality of civil war, secrets, murders and betrayals that transcends space and time with CHIMERA, Book One of the Weaver Series.

Join us for an entertaining interview with Luke Romyn, Amazon and USA Today best-selling Indie Author from Down Under. Luke continues to share with us his brave, and some might even claim reckless creative process. Luke confesses that his last few story lines terrified him. Trinity, recently released, is one Luke admits raised serious doubts about writing his way out. It is a psychological thriller that starts with his main character in an asylum with only memories of three murders. Self-taught photoshop maestro, Luke takes the same bold seat-of-your-pants "oh I'll figure it out" stance on his cover designs, that are as creative and powerful as the stories themselves.  

Imagine waking up in an asylum with no memory, knowing only that three killers stalk the country, taking seemingly random victims at will… and they are coming for you.

One young man must battle terrifying visions, fighting to convince the people around him that he is not as crazy as he sounds, all the while not knowing if what he is seeing is real. The frail edges of his sanity begin to unthread as he claws for the truth. Will he unveil the plot in time, before his mind finally gives in and the asylum consumes him, or will he become yet another victim for the Trinity killers?

USA Today and Amazon #1 bestselling author Luke Romyn descends into the depths of madness in this tense supernatural suspense thriller. Prepare to have your nerves shredded in this pulse-pounding race for answers.

Sharon Anderson joins the program for an entertaining chat about her paranormal comedy books, her award-winning short storyThunder, and Thunderclap, a new away to promote your book. Join the fun with Blondie and the Brit.

Blog: http://www.sharonandersonauthor.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharonEAnderson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.anderson.7792052?fref=ts

Sometimes love proves sweeter than revenge...even for Vlad Dracula's younger brother...
Cassandra Blake is having a very bad day. Her fiancé dumps her for a silicone debutant and convinces her to store his boxes of precious research. If that wasn’t bad enough, she’s just moved into a cottage stocked only with sardines, peach, and 50 year-old Scotch.

Heartbroken, hungry, and a little bit drunk, Cassandra soon realizes that just when she thinks things can’t get any worse, sometimes they can get very strange…like finding a skeleton in the basement of her newly inherited cottage.

But when that skeleton suddenly becomes a hot, romantic, and business savvy vampire named Varo…well, things can get a little better. That is…until his infamous older brother shows up, and their centuries old sibling rivalry threatens her chance at true love.

Can their love survive her conniving ex-fiancé, Varo’s vengeful brother, and the Curse of the Seven 70s?Sharon Anderson joins the program for an entertaining chat about her paranormal comedy books, her award-winning short storyThunder, and Thunderclap, a new away to promote your book. Join the fun with Blondie and the Brit.

On our show this week we are excited to bring you a great interview with agent and author, Sean Fletcher. Sean is a science fiction young adult author with a fascinating journey that began in the unlikely location on a Ranch in Wyoming. He shares his expertise working with Amazon and how he has used this to develop a rock solid book launch. He shares his unique writing style that is fine tuned by his other great skill, development editing. This is a great podcast for any author trying to navigate the world of publishing.

Website: https://seanfletcherauthor.com

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/seannfletcher/?ref=page_internal

Twitter: https://twitter.com/@seannfletcher/

Kaylee Richards just blasted her first date with lightning. She has no idea how, but when the creep pulls a sword on her, what’s a girl to do?

Turns out Kaylee is a dragon-kin, a half dragon/half human with the rare power to summon storms. The problem? Her newly-discovered magic has attracted the wrong kind of attention: Slayers, a murderous ancient order dedicated to eradicating all dragon-kin. They’re planning something big. Something deadly.

This week join us on Blondie and the Brit for the second part of an interview with Buffer specialist Hailley Griffis. Buffer is a social media engagement app that can coordiante multiple social media site posts in one easy platform. In this episode Hailley talks about the exciting things that are coming up for Buffer users. She also provides great tips for social media engagement on Pinterest, Instagram, Snapchat and the usuals Twitter and Facebook. So much more including using Canva for designing amazing graphics and the pros and cons using hootsuite versus Buffer. Something for everyone this week.

This week we revisit one of our podcasts in a new segment we call The Best of Blondie and the Brit. In this fascinating interview with Munir Bello, author of The Break up Recipe, he shares with us his bold marking strategies which included handing out hundred of book flyers on the London streets , encouraging readers to take selfies with his book cover, and sending 5000 emails to solicit interviews and reviews. Since this recording Munir's hard work paid off when he was offered a publishing book deal last year.

Mark Mutton, a funny, cynical salesman has just been made aware that with 4 weeks, 5 days and 14 hours to go before their wedding, that it is off by Samantha Johnson, his fiancée. He has a series of comical flashbacks before arriving back to the moment. Mark has led a hilarious existence and he is proud to share them with you. You're taken on a tour of his view on relationships, sex and dating. This is a novel about relationships from the point of view of a man-boy.

This week Blondie and the Brit introduce you to the inspiring journey of Arlene Gonzales. Spurred on by the death of her son, Arlene wrote her Out of the Dark trilogy that was just published by Limitless Publishing. She shares with us her journey from self-published author to being picked up by her publisher, her social media strategy, and series development. Arlene candidly shares how she will tackle her next project of her life story chronicling her healing process from an abusive relationship. Arlene is a lovely warm-hearted guest with an exciting writing future ahead of her.

His past is ugly, but their future is beautiful…

In front of thousands of fans in Times Square, Aiden and Alexis pledge their love forever. Their life together will be charmed, with villas in Italy and penthouses in New York.

Alexis is the envy of every woman in the world.

But behind closed doors, Aiden struggles with the scars of abuse, a past so violent he’s afraid to open up…even to her.

Someone else knows his secret, however, and they can’t wait to see the couple’s perfect love—and Aiden’s illustrious
career—in ashes.

We are really excited to bring to you Joey Pinkney this week. Joey is an award-winning short story author and social media expert. He talks in depth about the process of developing short stories and the extras he adds in including the author's note. Joey also runs an author promotion service called Joey Tweets and provides some great insights into how to get the most out of twitter.

Website: joeytweets.com

About Me: about.me/joeypinkney​

This week Susan Spann shares her writing journey that began with a love of Japanese culture and through the advice of agents she created the award-winning Shinobi Mystery series. Susan is the Rocky Mountain Fiction Author of the Year and an accomplished publishing attorney who takes to social media with her weekly twitter #PUBLAW advice and blog. Susan's enthusiastic retelling of the journey from wanna be writer to the launch of her fourth book is as heartwarming as it is funny. Don't miss this engaging interview chock full of great inspiration and advice for writers.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusanSpannBooks/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/susanspann

Website: http://www.susanspann.com

Autumn, 1565: When an actor's daughter is murdered on the banks of Kyoto's Kamo River, master ninja Hiro Hattori and Portuguese Jesuit Father Mateo are the victim's only hope for justice.

As political tensions rise in the wake of the shogun's recent death, and rival warlords threaten war, the Kyoto police forbid an investigation of the killing, to keep the peace--but Hiro has a personal connection to the girl, and must avenge her. The secret investigation leads Hiro and Father Mateo deep into the exclusive world of Kyoto's theater guilds, where they quickly learn that nothing, and no one, is as it seems. With only a mysterious golden coin to guide them, the investigators uncover a forbidden love affair, a missing mask, and a dangerous link to corruption within the Kyoto police department that leaves Hiro and Father Mateo running for their lives.

You will not want to miss this great chat with Gisela Hausman who is a Amazon ecommerce expert, PR and communications coach, and a multi-award winning author. A native of Austria, Gisela is the author of The Naked Truth series and a top Amazon reviewer. We talk about the unadorned truth of the review process and how to win the heart of a reviewer. As a self-professed email evangelist she shares her best tips on crafting emails and newsletters to get the best out of out of all your communication.

Website: http://www.giselahausmann.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naked_Determina

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gisela.hausmann

Fully revised and updated! June 2016 *2015 Kindle Book Awards Finalist - Non-Fiction (Winner will be announced Oct.1, 2015) Amazon top reviewer Gisela Hausmann reveals best strategies for seeking book reviews (incl. How to build up reviews strategically).

Amazon best-selling author Melody Robinette joins us on the program where she shares what she's learned as a multi-genre author including her social media and Amazon strategies. Along her journey she has picked up several unique tools that helped her double the productivity of her writing time before she spends the day as an English teacher.

Website: www.melodyrobinette.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelodyRobinette

Facebook: www.facebook.com/melodyrobinetteauthor

As the Underground is under siege by the Vaun siblings, Autumn and Luke Oaken juggle newfound problems that come with royal elves turning eighteen. The age-old question, “Who will be the next heir?” forces a divide between the twins. On top of the most important decision of their lives, they must join the rest of the Warriors as they fight to keep Arbor Falls safe.
 

USA Today and Amazon bestselling author Luke Romyn joins us this week for a lighthearted and informative chat where he covers everything from his unusual writing process to how he faced tigers in Asia. A bouncer by night and a writing thunder from down under by day, Luke has an impressive 430,000 following on twitter with over a half million books sold worldwide. While Luke has us laughing the whole interview he also offers up great information for the book marketer with his easygoing affable charm.

Website: www.lukeromyn.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorlukeromyn

Twitter: @lukeromyn

A plane crashes in the midst of the Amazon rainforest, leaving only two survivors: Jonas Drake, a wealthy award-winning author, and a terrified young boy named Jeremy.

Jonas must find the strength to lead Jeremy through an army hunting them for ransom, predatory beasts, and all manner of perils not found in the concrete jungle he usually calls home. To keep Jeremy calm, Jonas shares extraordinary stories involving magical characters, tales from his early days as an author. Unfortunately, neither of them know what to do when these creations start to come alive in the jungle surrounding them.

Filled with profound characters, this stunning adventure journeys into the heart of a man turned cold by a world he barely recognizes, who slowly thaws while learning to care for someone other than himself.

This week on Blondie and the Brit we bring you Terry Persun and the second half of his podcast we aired in January. Terry is an award-winning Amazon bestselling author who writes multiple genres and teaches, among other things, an entire day course on Amazon at his writing conferences.

In this interview he shares with us his tips on becoming an Amazon best seller and how to best organize your book launch for success. He also introduces us to Kindle Worlds with his fantasy novel Doublesight. You definitely do not want to miss this episode.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TerryPersun 

Twitter: @tpersun

LinkedIn: http://ow.ly/XCxpv

Amazon: http://ow.ly/XCxvy

My site: www.TerryPersun.com​

"Lately fantasy rarely surprises and seldom delights, but Terry Persun's novel Doublesight does both and more. Richly textural, complicated in character, and presenting a world unlike any other, this debut imbues new blood into the genre. It is a stunning fantasy for the new millennium."--James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of the Sigma Force series

Nicole Wagoner is our guest this week on Blondie and the Brit. Nicole is a teacher turned Indie writer and she shares with us her journey to writing her book called Center Ring, the first in the Circus of Woman Trilogy. It has been compared to Sex and the City with real-world problems. Nicole took on the difficult task of creating 5 view point characters and shares with us her process. She also talks about her social media presence, book launch, and how she organizes her blog tours.

Website: http://www.nicolewaggonerauthor.com/

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/NicoleWaggonerAuthorCircusofWomen/

Norah Merrit, a dedicated obstetrician known for her bedside manner and service to Doctors Without Borders, walks into girls’ night out with a confession to make—and what she has to say shakes the group to its core. In the aftermath of Norah’s revelation, each of the women she calls her sister-friends—photojournalist Camille, stay-at-home mom Leila, publicist Ellison, and designer Kate—are left questioning the roads they haven’t taken, and revisiting the vastly different choices they’ve made in life and love.

Told in alternating points of view between the five friends, Center Ring is a story about modern women finding balance through action, relationships, and growth in the midst of challenges and change

Join us this week on Blondie and the Brit as we present the second part of Joey Pinkney's interview. Joey continues to share with us all of his extraordinary gifts and talents including his award-winning author interview service and the story plotting method that he uses to write his short stories. Joey's charm and wit are on point for this interview.

Website: joeytweets.com

About Me: about.me/joeypinkney​

Twitter:  @JoeyPinkney 

Life-after-retirement for Theodore Roosevelt Washington (aka Teddy) centers around hanging out with the other rowdy old men in front of Pee Wee's Market. Cracking jokes, drinking liquor and flirting with the young women may change for the crew now that the corner store is under new management.

1. Join us on Blondie and Brit as we introduce you to award-winning filmmaker and author Amy Quick Parrish. Amy takes us on a fascinating journey behind the scenes of how she created, wrote, and filmed her own web series Into Dust. Inspired by her desire to create a Latino Superhero she has since gone on to creating her brand new book series based on the same character, The Thunderbird Chronicles. The first book in the series, Into Dust, has just been released. If you have ever wondered about adapting a book for the screen you don't want to miss this interview.

Website: https://amyquickparrish.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyquickparrishwriter/

Twitter: @amyquickparrish

When the bullet pierced her father’s heart and he crumpled to the floor of his convenience store, it changed Janey Santiago’s life forever. At first she wasn’t even sure if she was alive or dead as she watched a strange blue light shift from his body to hers. In his final moments he handed Janey his mask, confirming her suspicions that he was indeed the vigilante fighting the local cartels. Janey felt a surge of energy and knew it was her time to carry on her father’s work. With the guidance of Augusto - her father’s mysterious young right-hand man - and enigmatic parallels from her favorite comic book series, Janey must learn how to use her mysterious new abilities to fight back against the gangsters that killed her father and threaten to overtake her town.
 

Award-winning author Kim Hunt Harris is our guest this week talking about her comedic Trailer Park Princess mysteries. In this very entertaining interview, she covers everything from her experience pitching agents, meeting Diana Gabaldon in an elevator, to how she successfully works with Scrivener. Kim shares with us her unusual writing process of piecing her stories together and how she keeps her readership satisfied by bridging the gap between longer novels with short stories. Her latest novel releases on June 30, 2016.

Armed with Salem’s “Smart-Enuff” phone and Viv’s racing model Cadillac (with aggressive acceleration!), these two amateur super-sleuths set out to catch a gang of armed robbers terrorizing G-Ma’s neighborhood… if for no other reason than to stop G-Ma’s panic-stricken calls every time a car drives by. The only problem: they have no leads, no clues, and they accidentally got arrested for “moral crimes.” Will these bandits be the ones who got away? Or will they be Caught in the Crotchfire? Often compared to Janet Evanovich (but surprisingly profound at times), this comic mystery set in West Texas featuring dog-groomer-by-day Salem Grimes and her octogenarian partner-in-crime-solving Viv.

Website: http://kimhuntharris.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KimHuntHarris/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kimhuntharris

Join us this week on Blondie and the Brit as we delve into a comedic mystery adventure with a culinary flair. Author Ellie Alexander leads us through her unique process of creating The Bakeshop Mysteries series that includes not only writing the story but creating the menu as a layer of the plot, Learn how she cultivates a unique book launch with elements of the story while bringing the community into the mix. Ellie shares some really clever book promoting ideas and a great antidote of how she once stood in for famed writer Lee Childs.

Website: http://www.bakeshopmystery.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elliealexanderauthor

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bakeshopmystery

Welcome to Torte―a friendly, small-town family bake shop where the oven is heating up as high as the body count…

Jules Capshaw is still chewing over her husband Carlos’s return to Ashland, Oregon. Could there be too many cooks in the kitchen? Whatever is stirring between those two will have to wait. Despite the Oregon Shakespeare Festival being dark for the winter, the bakeshop is bustling, the dough is rolling, and there’s no rest for the weary…especially when murder is thrown into the mix. 

When Mindy Nolan, the owner of a new restaurant in town, turns up dead, the batter at hand thickens. Jules knows that there was bad blood between Mindy and others in town, and tracking down the killer could prove to be an unwelcome treat. And to top it all off, there’s Carlos, who is pleading―with those delicious dark eyes and sexy Spanish accent―for Jules to take him back. Is home where the heart is or will she make a fresh start…and risk getting burned?

This week on Blondie and the Brit we bring you hybrid author Kerry Shafer. Kerry calls herself the Queen of Misfit Books and writes women's fiction, paranormal, fantasy, and mystery genres. She shares with us her experience using Kickstarter to self-publish one of her books and how another book was acquired by Lake Union Publishing. A highly entertaining interview covering a lot of aspects of the writing and publishing process.

Website: www.kerryschafer.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/kerryschaferbooks

Twitter: @kerryschafer

When Lise Redding’s estranged sister, country-pop star Callie Redfern, is killed during a publicity stunt, the small-town music teacher is dragged from her quiet life into the spotlight.

Lise hadn’t spoken with Callie in ten years, ever since Callie’s betrayal split them apart, so she’s shocked to discover that she’s inherited her sister’s massive estate. Not only that, but Lise is now the guardian of her sixteen-year-old niece, Ariel, to whom she’s practically a stranger.

Overwhelmed by grief and her new responsibilities, Lise thinks things couldn’t get worse. But overnight she becomes the paparazzi’s latest obsession. Suddenly she and her longtime friend Dale are plastered over the front pages of the tabloids. Desperate to escape both the media and her memories, Lise sets off with Ariel on a search for the girl’s father. Yet instead of granting Lise a reprieve, the quest brings her face-to-face with long-buried secrets. Only by learning to forgive will she be able to find her way back home.

\

South African author, Ian MacKenzie, joins us this week for a conversation about one of the unsavory aspects of being Indie author -- dealing with unscrupulous publishers. He also discusses his first book, Clouds in the Wind, rich with South African wildlife and history.

Website: http://www.amazon.com/Ian-Mackenzie/e/B00OHJRRY2

Twitter:  @ianmac1949

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ianmac.clouds.in.the.wind

The winds of change are blowing through Africa and like clouds, lives are being fragmented, altered or blotted out in an instant. This book is set predominantly in the mid to late '70s when the Rhodesian bush war was at its height, before the Lancaster House agreement and the birth of Zimbabwe.

Camille Di Maio takes us on a journey from Real Estate Agent to her dream job as an author published by Amazon's Lake Union. Her debut novel The Memory of Us was inspired by the #Beatles song Eleanor Rigby. Camille shares the incredible story of when Sir Paul McCartney honored The Memory of Us in front of a live audience.

Website http://camilledimaio.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/camilledimaio?fref=ufi

Twitter @CamilleDiMaio

Julianne Westcott was living the kind of life that other Protestant girls in prewar Liverpool could only dream about: old money, silk ball gowns, and prominent young men lining up to escort her. But when she learns of a blind-and-deaf brother, institutionalized since birth, the illusion of her perfect life and family shatters around her.

We are really excited to bring to you Joey Pinkney this week. Joey is an award-winning short story author and social media expert. He talks in depth about the process of developing short stories and the extras he adds in including the author's note. Joey also runs an author promotion service called Joey Tweets and provides some great insights into how to get the most out of twitter.

Website: joeytweets.com

About Me: about.me/joeypinkney​

The fast-paced, psychologically thrilling sequel to The Vault of Dreamers follows Rosie after her consciousness has been split in two.

The entire country was watching when Rosie Sinclair was expelled from Forge, the prestigious arts school that doubles as a reality TV show. But few knew how Dean Berg was mining students' dreams in laboratories deep below the school. And no one, least of all the Dean himself, could know that when Rosie's dreams are seeded into the mind of another patient, Rosie's consciousness would wake up in that body--a girl far from Forge, a girl with a completely different life from Rosie, a girl who is pregnant.

Told from alternating points of view between Rosie as she makes sense of her new identity and the shattered subconscious that still exists in her old body, this sequel to The Vault of Dreamers will keep readers on the edge of their seats and leave them hungry for more.

KJ Waters is the author of the time travel series Stealing Time and short story called Blow. The second book in the series, Shattering Time, is in development and is slated to be released in the fall of 2016. Blow was released and within 48 hours was #8 on Amazon's bestsellers list in Short Stories for Teens and Young Adults.

• Website: www.kjwaters.com
• Twitter at @kamajowa
• Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/KJ-Waters/206720056103502
• Author facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/kj.waters.39

Caught between a hurricane and a deadly secret, Rick Harris struggles against a ticking clock when the wrong people show up at his door looking for shelter. As the storm closes in wreaking havoc on Pensacola, Florida, he has to make a choice between saving their lives and exposing a secret that could cost him everything.

Charley Davidson has enough going on without having to worry about twelve hellhounds hot on her trail. She is, after all, incredibly pregnant and feeling like she could pop at any moment. But, just her luck, twelve deadly beasts from hell have chosen this time to escape onto our plane, and they’ve made Charley their target. Add to that the still unsolved murder of her father, the strange behavior of her husband, and Charley’s tendency to attract the, shall we say, undead, and she has her hands full… and Charley is about to get the surprise of her crazy, mixed-up, supernatural life!

Website: www.emilycarpenterauthor.com

Twitter: @EmilyDCarpenter there

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emily.d.carpenter.9?fref=ts

Althea Bell is still heartbroken by her mother’s tragic, premature death—and tormented by the last, frantic words she whispered into young Althea’s ear: Wait for her. For the honeysuckle girl. She’ll find you, I think, but if she doesn’t, you find her.

Adrift ever since, Althea is now fresh out of rehab and returning to her family home in Mobile, Alabama, determined to reconnect with her estranged, ailing father. While Althea doesn’t expect him, or her politically ambitious brother, to welcome her with open arms, she’s not prepared for the chilling revelation of a grim, long-buried family secret. Fragile and desperate, Althea escapes with an old flame to uncover the truth about her lineage. Drawn deeper into her ancestors’ lives, Althea begins to unearth their disturbing history…and the part she’s meant to play in it.

Gripping and visceral, this unforgettable debut delves straight into the heart of dark family secrets and into one woman’s emotional journey to save herself from a sinister inheritance.

This week we are joined by social media expert and author Rachel Thompson. Rachel is known for starting #Mondayblogs as well as running her very successful BadRedhead Media, a social media book marketing service for authors. There are so many great tips on making the most of your social media platform on this podcast you won't want to miss a minute of it. Rachel talks about hashtags, facebook advertising, twitter management, google rankings, and more. Sharpen your pencils, she has a lot to tell, so much, in fact we had to split this one into two separate podcasts. Stay tuned for part two at a later date.

Author Site: rachelintheoc.com
BadRedhead Media Site: badredheadmedia.com
Twitter: @RachelintheOC
Twitter (Business): @BadRedheadMedia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorRachelThompson

Not easy subjects -- love, loss, sexual abuse, date rape, grief -- but real ones, told in pieces (thus the title). Broken Pieces is a work of non-fiction.  

Poetry, prose, and essays to let you into one woman's life -- a searingly raw examination of topics most people avoid.  

Already a #1 best seller on Amazon (eBooks) on Women's Poetry and Abuse, this book is recommended for mature audiences only.

This week we are joined by Tom Nichols, a former Police Chief turned author, who gives us an inspirational view of the writer's world. Tom shares with us how his many years in law enforcement gave him the spark for storytelling. With four books under his belt, Tom also tells the story of how one of his books, Color of the Prism, was acquired by Quentin Tarintino's father and turned into a Hollywood screenplay.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Color-Prism-Thomas-J-Nichols-ebook/dp/B007OWKGTC/ref=la_B00BD861OM_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1460609109&sr=1-2

Color of the Prism is a novel inspired by the true events in the life of the author. Thomas Nichols is still active in law enforcement after serving thirty-eight years in many intriguing capacities. He began his career as a rookie jailer in the Tucson, Arizona, Police Department.

Deb Lund joins the program this week to talk about creativity and how she harnesses her own to create children's picture books. She is a traditionally published author and shares the story of how she boldly sent her story to the editors at Harper Collins and was accepted. Deb is a creativity coach and has developed some Fiction Magic Card Tips and Tricks for Authors that help move the story forward. We use the cards to talk about prolonging the suspense in a novel. One of her best tips for ensuring your creativity is to not beat yourself up for beating yourself up.

Website: http://www.deblund.com/

Facebook: Author: https://www.facebook.com/DebLundAuthor/?fref=ts

The Creativity Cafe: https://www.facebook.com/DebLundCoach/?fref=ts

Writing with Kids: https://www.facebook.com/WritingWithKids/?fref=ts

Twitter: https://twitter.com/deblund

A Fiction Magic card “tricks” help writers raise the stakes in their writing with phrases like “Alienate an Ally” and “Remove the Moral Compass.” The guidebook provides possible interpretations for each of the 54 cards, followed by creativity coaching “tips” to help writers apply the cards’ messages to their writing lives. It’s like having two decks in one

This week we turn the tables on co-host Suzanne Kelman as she shares her experiences from being an Indie author to becoming a traditionally published best-selling Amazon author with her comedy novel, The Rejected Writers' Book Club. The Brit shares a wealth of information from the journey your manuscript goes on once it is acquired to her best social media tips for promoting a book through a book launch.

website: www.suzannekelmanauthor.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/suzkelman

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suzanne-Kelman-1818034558424141/?fref=ts

This week on Blondie and The Brt is the captivating and talented Nicole Persun. Where do you go next when you are offered a publishing contract with Booktrope while you're still in high school? Since then Nicole has published a string of award-winning novels. Nicole shares some great tips with us about her writing process, SEO optimization, Facebook and Twitter analytics, and how to effortlessly schedule social media posts through Facebook. Don't miss all this great information and her guidelines about breaking the rules of fiction.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolejpersunauthor

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NicoleJPersun

Website: www.nicolejpersun.com

A Kingdom's Possession blends ancient magic, love and intrigue in a romantic fantasy told in a fresh new voice. A wayward prince, his twin brother, a mystical woman of fire, and an escaped slave band together, to free an outcast goddess - if they can elude a powerful rogue kingdom intent on their destruction. Max, a young woman who has just escaped a life of slavery, finds herself at the heart of a heated rebellion and a complicated legend. As the kingdom of Alice seeks power among the realms, a flawed goddess is thrown from the heavens and forced to reside inside Max's body. The king of Alice, lusting for the rewards the goddess will grant upon the kingdom that releases her from her human cage, sends spies to capture Max and release the goddess in the most ruthless way: through death. Will Max and her friends solve the magical riddle before her pursuers? And what of her budding love for the prince? A captivating tale of love, freedom, and choices, Nicole J. Persun's debut novel proves to be an early glimpse into a successful writing career. 

In a delightful St. Patrick's Day episode we welcome Laurence O'Bryan and his friendly good Irish cheer. He is a Harper Collins published author several times over and the owner of Books Go Social, a book marketing powerhouse. Laurence talks about the ways his company supports Indie authors, his experience with traditional publishers, and his love of the craft. Don't miss this heartwarming episode with a truly passionate writer.

Try some 1st pages now on: BooksGoSocial.com

College of Digital Marketing: College-digital-marketing

Author web site & blog: lpobryan.com

Also On: Flipboard

Twitter: @lpobryan

Pinterest: Pinterest.com/BooksGoSocial//

Linkedin:  ie.linkedin.com/in/laurenceobryan/ 

Facebook: facebook.com/groups/booksgosocialreaders/

This week Mark Sadler is the featured author on Blondie and the Brit. His novel, Kettle of Vultures, released this week on Amazon. Mark is a suspense writer published through Moonshine Press and a reviewer for Suspense Magazine and a Vine Reviewer for Amazon. He shares some unique book marketing tips using Pinterest, and discusses his hands on approach for researching his novels.

Website: http://markpsadler.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mark-P-Sadler-78046901586/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/markpsadler

Nate Duarte’s life is full of dark, diabolical twists. As a young boy he witnessed the murder of his mother at the hands of a Mexican gangster. Nate knows this same violent desperado also murdered his father, a border patrol agent. Putting on hold his dream of studying law, Nate becomes a police officer to help bring his parents’ murderer to justice.

Award-winning author Patricia Sands joins Blondie and the Brit for a delightful discussion about Patricia's passions: writing and France. She shares her best writing advice garnered from Stephen King along with her social media strategies. We discuss facebook parties from Book Rhythm, and her contribution to the Lei Crime Series on Kindle Worlds.

Website: http://patriciasandsauthor.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patricia.sands.9?fref=ts

Twitter: https://twitter.com/patricia_sands

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricialsands/

Suddenly single after twenty-two years of marriage, the calm of Katherine Price’s midlife has turned upside down. Seeking to find her true self, she took a chance on starting over. A year later, she is certain of this: she’s in love with Philippe and adores his idyllic French homeland, where he wants her to live with him.

But all that feels like a fantasy far removed from Toronto, where she’s helping her friend Molly, hospitalized after a life-threatening accident. Staying in her childhood home full of memories, Katherine wonders: Is she really ready to leave everything behind for an unknown life abroad? And if all her happiness lies with Philippe, will it last? Can she trust in love again?

Searching her heart, Katherine finds the pull of the familiar is stronger than she thought. An unexpected meeting with her ex, the first time since his cruel departure, and a stunning declaration of love from an old flame spur her introspection.

This week we interview Montreal native, Claude Bouchard, a USA Today best-selling author who boasts the #1 Twitter spot in the world a few years back. Claude tells us how he reached the top spot on twitter with hard work and some basic strategies. Book Bub was a big help in his early success with his first book in the Vigilante Series.

Website: http://www.claudebouchardbooks.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claude.bouchard2?fref=ts

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ceebee308

Four months of peace and tranquility have gone by since the last attempt on their lives, leaving Maya and Matt increasingly confident their enemies are truly part of the past, their biggest worry, deciding their next destination as they travel Europe with three year old Hannah. 

Vacationing in Paris with her long-distance partner, Dominique, Canadian operative, Leslie Robb is thrilled to receive a call from friend and colleague, Chris Barry, inviting the two women to join him and his wife at a lavish rented villa in Nice.

On the Deep Web, a covert meeting takes place, twelve of the world's most efficient assassins, brought together to eliminate Maya and Matt, once and for all.

As the dozen killers begin their quest to locate their targets, a chance encounter takes place in Nice, turning the quasi-guaranteed biggest payday of their careers into their biggest nightmare.

Join us for an excellent interview with Lynn Lamb. She talks about her series, The Survivor Diaries, and the post-apocalyptic world she created with all of the research she endured to test some of the strategies for staying alive during a nuclear winter. She also shares some of her book launch ideas with free sites that help promote her books.

Website: http://www.lynnlamb.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiariesSurvivor

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesurvivordiariestalkpage?ref=hl

magine: The apocalypse—would you survive?
I'm Laura, and I survived global nuclear war. When I walked out into the devastated landscape, I didn’t find zombies, witches, or vampires--what I found was infinitely worse; it was real. 
Is this our reckoning?
Our tormentor is no longer the enemy; it is what’s left of the desperate earth. My neighbors are starving and sick from the biochemicals in the air. Our food, water and meds are running low. Our only hope is to come together to stay alive.
Who will lead us to salvation?
Certainly not me. Why would it be me? The Army Colonel is driving me nuts. Something is just not right there. He should be the leader of the Village, not me.
Can my story have a happily ever after? Can it have any kind of ever after?

For our special Valentine’s week show we have a real treat for you. J.D. Lexx is an attorney, a former journalist, and author of the Crimson Confessions - a series that uniquely blends literary flair and noir with sensual undertones. This is a really enjoyable interview where we cover everything from author street teams to hybrid publishing. We also talked to J.D. about the upcoming publication of his book, Malediction, which will be released in late March. You won't want to miss J.D.'s quick wit in the new double supreme lightning round.

Blog: https://pulpfrictionhero.wordpress.com

Facebook: http://ow.ly/YhpNm

Amazon: http://ow.ly/YhpUl

Some devote a lifetime to the endless pursuit of love. Others spend even longer trying to outrun it. Between the shimmering lights of Paris and New Orleans’ commercialized sin, author J.D. Lexx embarks on his latest hunt. Once content to walk blindly in the light, these days he prowls a different world, one of shadow and sensuality where flesh yields to the probing hungers of fantasy. Driven by painful reminders of opportunity left unseized, he roams, tirelessly seeking the next in a growing collection of Crimson Confessions.

There is something for everyone is this week’s podcast with seasoned author Terry Persun from tips on writing romantic scenes to learning to turn off your inner critic to boost the writing process. He encourages writers to engage in other creative endeavors like poetry, acting, or jewelry making to inspire your craft. Terry shared so many insights that we couldn't resist keeping him on the phone for longer for part two of the interview to air later in the year. You won't want to miss this one!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TerryPersun 

Twitter: @tpersun

LinkedIn: http://ow.ly/XCxpv

Amazon: http://ow.ly/XCxvy

My site: www.TerryPersun.com

"Lately fantasy rarely surprises and seldom delights, but Terry Persun's novel Doublesight does both and more. Richly textural, complicated in character, and presenting a world unlike any other, this debut imbues new blood into the genre. It is a stunning fantasy for the new millennium."--James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of the Sigma Force series

Join us this week on Blondie and the Brit when we interview the delightful Vaun Murfrey about her career as a Sci-fi and Fantasy novelist and how she created the successful and thrilling Weaver series. During the interview Vaun shares insights into how she became a “pantser" turned “plotter,” how to keep to a disciplined writing schedule, the best way to choose the next theme for a book in your series and some great tips of places to garner book reviews.

Facebook Author Page: Vaun Murphrey Author Page

Twitter: @vaunery

Website: www.VaunMurphrey.com

Wordpress Blog: www.vaunmurphrey.wordpress.com

Homecomings usually involve burgers, fries and apple pies but that's not on the menu for Cassandra and Silver. They're launched into assassination attempts, bar brawls, and relationship drama just in the first 24 hours. Can they protect everyone they love from all comers before it explodes in their face? Find out in VECTOR, Book Three of the Weaver Series.

Ever wonder what it takes to create the perfect book cover? In this week's podcast Suzanne Kelman (the Brit) interviews photographer Jody Smyers and our very own KJ Waters (Blondie) about their company Blondie's Customs Book Covers. In this special podcast we explore all the elements that make up the perfect cover and how important first impressions are. If you are an Indie published author, or considering going Indie with your book, you don't want to miss this episode.

Website: http://www.kjwaters.com/#!blondies-custom-book-covers/c1jeo

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlondiesCustomBookCovers/?fref=ts

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlondiesBookCov

Stealing Time is a "Breathtakingly original" time travel adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. As Hurricane Charley churns a path of destruction towards Orlando, Florida, Ronnie Andrews and her best friend, Stephanie McKay, scramble to prepare for the storm. Ronnie seeks shelter at her boyfriend’s weather lab while Steph heads back to her house.

During the peak of the storm Ronnie is hurtled back in time to eighteenth-century London where she is caught in a web of superstition, deception, and lies in a life and death struggle to return to her own time.

Steph is thrust into the middle of the hurricane, but it quickly turns into a living nightmare as she is faced with losing everything. Stealing Time: Book 1 in the Stealing Time Trilogy.

It was such a pleasure to interview fellow author and podcaster, Martin Lastrapes, who shares an interesting look at using contests to further your career in publishing, and he talks about the unexpected reason for #1 and #2 Amazon selling status. Martin shares his inspiration for podcasting and more about The Martin Lastrapes Show Podcast Hour.

Website: http://www.martinlastrapes.com/c00x35t6z4j0294unv1tukjndipj2x

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MartinLastrapes

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MartinLastrapes

Timber has lived her entire life as a cannibal within a cult called the Divinity of Feminine Reproach and, by the time she is fifteen years old, she has already killed three men. When Timber takes an opportunity to explore the Outside, she bears witness to some dark and unsettling truths about the world around her and the integral role she plays in it. In this debut novel, laced with scenes of horrific violence and uplifting humanity, Martin Lastrapes has written a one-of-a-kind story about love, friendship, sacrifice and cannibalism.

Our last podcast of the year is a short and sweet one featuring our Charlie Love, Edward C. Stanton. We also look at our little year in review of what we've learned from the talented and knowledgable authors we've had on our show over the last few months. We share what we learned from Seumas Gallacher, Munir Bello, David Perlmutter, Susan Wingate, S.J Hermann, It has been a great joy for Suzanne and KJ to share the joy of writing with our listeners and we truly want to provide great content for fellow authors to make this 2016 a great writing year.

Happy New Year to all our authors and listeners!

Mixing it up a little this week with Edward C. Stanton (A.K.A. Charlie Love) from Just Imagine It Ink, America and Europe’s largest audiobook producer. He also is a host on the wildly popular podcast, Get Behind Me Now Stay There. Charlie dishes on how the audio book industry works, and shares some intriguing stories of interviews he has conducted with Jack Engelhard (Indecent Proposal), Ann Rice (Interview with a Vampire) and more.

We had so much fun with Charlie Love that we were air part two of his podcast on December 31st.

Website http://www.justimagineitink.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Just-Imagine-It-Ink-211271075550997/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCharlielove

Welcome to our special Blondie and the Brit Holiday Blooper Show. Over the next thirty minutes we will take you on a magical sleigh ride behind the scenes of our weekly podcast plus all the snafus we edited out. We have been honored to interview eighteen authors over the last six months and there is a clip from all of them. From things that go bump in the middle of the podcast, to pets that want to get in on the act and the Brits dang cuckoo clock! If you are needing light relief during this holiday season you just found it, grab a glass of eggnog, sit back and enjoy all other bits you didn’t hear. With Munir Bello Abubakar, Jeri Walker, Seumas Gallacher, Darynda Jones, David P Perlmutter, Evan Marshall, Susan Wingate, Sharon Anderson, Andrea Hurst, Edward C. Stanton, Graeme Ing, Carlie Cullen, SJ Hermann, Martin Lastrapes, Terry Persun, KJ Waters, and Suzanne Kelman.

Graeme Ing is our guest this week for a fascinating conversation about Scrivener, Draft to Digital, and some great tips for outlining your manuscript and finding time to write.

Website: http://www.graemeing.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraemeIngAuthor

Twitter: https://twitter.com/graemeing

A primeval fiend is loose in the ancient metropolis of Malkandrah, intent on burning it to a wasteland. The city’s leaders stand idly by and the sorcerers that once protected the people are long gone. 

This week we interview Andrea Hurst, Suzanne's agent. Andrea and Suzanne share their experience with Suzanne's book sale and resulting process to republish under Lakeland Publishing, a women's fiction arm under Amazon. Andrea tells us about her contrasting experience self-publishing her first novel despite all of the traditional publishing experience and gives us great tips on approaching an agent.

Fear made her run - A second chance at love made her stay... After receiving life-changing news, Kyla Nolan ran away from her life as a top model in New York and left her fiancé, Luke Bradford, behind. Now, almost two years later, Kyla has a rebuilt her life as the successful owner of Tea & Comfort on Madrona Island. She lives in a cozy home behind her tea shop, has great friends, and a community where she belongs. But Kyla's life is thrown off balance when Luke moves to the island. Luke has purchased the local vineyards, just like he and Kyla had always dreamt of. But Luke is not here just for the grapes.

SJ Hermann joins the program with a lighthearted conversation with Blondie and the Brit, to talk about his young adult dark fantasy series, Morium, that tackles the difficult subject of bullying. We also learn about his writing habits and how he deals with a busy schedule of work and school creating the magic in his books. Join the fun and laugh along with our merry band of authors in this fun and fast podcast.

Website: http://sjhermannauthor.blogspot.com

Rafflecopter: http://ow.ly/VexKf

Facebook: http://ow.ly/Vexvk

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Writing_Novel

MORIUM is the story of Alexandria and Nathan... and Stacy. Three teenagers who were bullied all through high school. They kept their torment a secret from their family and tried to cope in their own way. They only had each other. But hope was in sight.. they will be graduating soon. The vision of a new life away from the bullies and the constant humiliation, gave them something to look forward to. If only that day came sooner...

One night, they saw an object fall from the sky and went to investigate. As they touched the rock, a strange power entered their bodies. Suddenly, they're not helpless anymore. They can get revenge for all the suffering and pain they had to endure all these years... How will they use these powers?

MORIUM discusses the moral dilemma of doing what's right against getting revenge. When your dignity has been shattered and your life has been a living hell... what is RIGHT?

Fantasy author and editor Carlie Cullen joins Blondie and the Brit for an interesting chat about her latest book Of Ice and Air, her editing business Eagle Eye Editors, and her social media strategies. Join the fun and don't miss out on the #NANOWRIMO book giveaway to win a copy of Carlie's book and the books of all of our authors featured this month. Visit our facebook page Blondie and the Brit - Writing, Publishing, and Beyond for more information.

website: http://carliemacullen.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlie.cullen.35?fref=ts

On her 21st birthday, Princess Kailani’s father tells her that when she was a baby, her mother was abducted. She also learns she has family in another world. Defying her father, she travels from her Cloud Castle home to the ice kingdom of Idenvarlis where Kailani’s instincts drive her to find the mother she doesn’t remember. Gifted with the magic of two worlds, and skilled in the use of weapons, she journeys into unknown and dangerous territory. Despite her determination to rescue her mother, she’s forced to overcome new fears and find a way to cope with all she encounters.

However, a person in authority will stop at nothing to prevent either of them returning.

Kailani faces isolation, wild beasts, rogue soldiers, and more as she battles to return to the Ice Palace. With the stakes so high, can she make it back alive?

This episode KJ interviews our very own Suzanne Kelman and we find out about her many accolades in screenwriting, film producing with her production company, and book, The Rejected Writer's Book Club. Suzanne exudes excellence and it seems everything she touches turns to gold. It is in the way she talks about her work that reveals her motivation -- she is in it for the fun. She truly loves what she does and is humbly grateful for all of her successes.

website: www.suzannekelmanauthor.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/suzkelman

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Goody-2-Productions-289497071098264/?fref=ts

When small-town librarian Janet Johnson is persuaded to attend a gathering of local eccentric lady writers known as “The Rejected Writers Bookclub,” she gets pulled into a kaleidoscope of craziness she never knew existed. Collecting publisher’s rejection letters like trophies, this quirky society cares nothing for being in print and instead meets to celebrate in style its members’ mutually spurned manuscripts. Coerced by their formidable team leader, Doris Newberry, she embarks on a crazy cross-country dash with a band of merry writers to save the club and the reputation of one very special member. As the intrepid adventurers race to complete their quest, the women's lives are irreversibly changed as they bond together through landslides, haunted houses, false labor, and first love.

Website:

We mix it up this week with Evan Marshall, Literary Agent extraordinnaire, who gives us the scoop on his novel writing system, The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing. Evan gives us the low down on what agents are looking for in a client and tips on approaching an agent to enhance your writing career.

Website: http://themarshallplan.net

Twitter: https://twitter.com/marshallplanet

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMarshallPlanet

The Marshall Plan® Novel Writing Software
is the only program that guides you every step of the way.

Sharon Anderson joins the program for an entertaining chat about her paranormal comedy books, her award-winning short storyThunder, and Thunderclap, a new away to promote your book. Join the fun with Blondie and the Brit.

Blog: http://www.sharonandersonauthor.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharonEAnderson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.anderson.7792052?fref=ts

Thunderclap: https://www.thunderclap.it

Curse of the Seven 70s, is a paranormal comedy-romance about a very famous vampire’s younger brother who comes back to life set on revenge. Along the way, he finds his true love and you might think the story should end there, but where’s the fun in that? Here’s where I probably should say that I take myths and legends and play with them a bit, make them my own. 

Author and Blogger of the Year, Seumas Gallacher joins Blondie and the Brit to share his recipe for success -- three parts gratefulness, two parts humor and one part Scotsman from Abu Dhabi.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seumasgallacher?fref=ts

Website: http://seumasgallacher.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/seumasgallacher

The discovery of a woman’s mutilated torso in a rubbish bin in the north of England sparks a twisting series of events for Jack Calder, a former SAS officer, and his colleagues at their specialist security firm, International Security Partners (ISP). 

Jack’s offer to help an old buddy’s son escape a framed murder charge, leads ISP from Manchester and London, across Europe into Lithuania and the mountains of Tajikistan hunting down the peddlers of illicit synthetic drugs, murder, and prostitution rings. 

Corruption at the highest levels in European police forces and political hierarchies call for the ISP’s black ops skills to combat the growing global menace of drugs on city streets.A sentence or two describing this item. 

This week we interview Jeri Walker, a former English teacher turned editor who runs an excellent blog for writing tips. Jeri discusses her first novel, Lost Girl Road, gives advice on how to choose an editor, and discusses her style sheet technique for providing feedback to authors, using KJ's Stealing Time as an example. She also divulges her secret formula for obtaining blog post comments. Join in the fun on Blondie and the Brit. Subscribe today so you don't miss an episode.

Website: http://jeriwb.com/

Amazon: http://amzn.to/1hFjnuM

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeriWB

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeriwb?ref=hl

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeriwb

Example of a style sheet: http://jeriwb.com/editor-manuscript-style-sheet-sample-54679/

The iconic beauty of California’s Yosemite National Park lures nearly four million visitors per year. Most flock to the seven-square miles of the valley floor. Few make it into the backcountry. Even then, it can be next to impossible to find solitude during the summer months. This travelogue recounts the highs and (mostly) lows of the author’s visit as she seeks to discover the version of Yosemite not all tourists pursue. The results raise the question: What type of tourist are you? Consider this travel memoir a cautionary tale of expectation versus reality.

Blondie and the Brit spend some quality time with Munir Bello discussing his unique naked marketing strategy, his book The Breakup Recipe, and a new TV dating show.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebreakuprecipe

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@munirbello1983

Website: www.thebreakuprecipe.com

Suzanne's Interview with Munir: http://thebreakuprecipe.com/tag/suzanne-kelman/

KJ's Interview with Munir: http://thebreakuprecipe.com/tag/kj-waters/

The Break Up Recipe is about Mark Mutton. He gets jilted by his fiancée a month before they are due to get married and as a result he takes the reader on a journey through his various relationships and encounters with the opposite sex, often ending up with hilarious consequences. The book was written after Munir went through a terrible break up of his own.

David Perlmutter, author of the #1 True Crime book Wrong Place Wrong Time, joins us on Blondie and the Brit for a look at his #cheeky book marketing strategies. As an indie author, David has developed a massive social media presence and has written a how-to book, called My Way. His English humor and charm shines through the podcast and is a very entertaining listen.

Blog: http://thewrongplaceatthewrongtime.blogspot.co.uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wrongplacewrongtimebook

Twitter: https://twitter.com/davepperlmutter

A true story about being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Dave Perlmutter retells his true story about being wrongly imprisoned in Spain.

Susan Wingate, an award-winning Amazon best-selling author joins Blondie and the Brit for a fun and informative interview. Susan shares the surprising results from publishing her award-winning novel, The Deer Effect. She also discusses her best social media and writing tips. Her recently released book, Tell Don't Show, is discussed along with tons of great writing tips.

Website: http://www.susanwingate.com/

Facebook: - https://www.facebook.com/authorsusanwingate

Twitter: - https://twitter.com/susanwingate

In THE DEER EFFECT, we see Hannah Demsey who is found dead near the body of a fawn on the side of the road. Rob, Hannah’s husband, sets out on a journey to find the killer. With his faith waning, all truths change when Rod comes face-to-face with the only person who can tell him how his wife really died.

WINNER OF THREE BOOK AWARDS!

Darynda Jones, a USA Today and New YorkTimes best-selling author, joins Blondie and the Brit for a dynamic interview where she shares the story of how she was discovered, and gives us a behind the scenes character development on the Charlie Davidson Series. She also candidly discloses how she plans to dip her toe into the world of Indie Authors.

Website: http://www.daryndajones.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darynda.jones.official

Twitter: https://twitter.com/darynda

National Novel Writers Month: http://nanowrimo.org/

Charley Davidson has enough going on without having to worry about twelve hellhounds hot on her trail. She is, after all, incredibly pregnant and feeling like she could pop at any moment. But, just her luck, twelve deadly beasts from hell have chosen this time to escape onto our plane, and they’ve made Charley their target. Add to that the still unsolved murder of her father, the strange behavior of her husband, and Charley’s tendency to attract the, shall we say, undead, and she has her hands full… and Charley is about to get the surprise of her crazy, mixed-up, supernatural life!