Fantasy Author Raven Oak–Episode 33
On Episode 33 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I spoke with Raven Oak, author of epic fantasy and sci-fi. We discussed: her transition to full-time writing; what people misunderstand about the rain in...
View ArticleInternational Bestseller Steve Berry–Episode 34
On episode 34 of the show, I spoke with international bestselling thriller author Steve Berry. We discussed: why we should write what we love, not what we know; what the ebook revolution has made...
View Article710 ESPN Host Danny O’Neil–Episode 35
On episode 35 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with Danny O’Neil, a long-time Seattle Times writer and now a radio host on 710 ESPN Seattle. We discussed: how he got started as a sportswriter; the...
View ArticleThriller Author Erika Mitchell–Episode 36
On episode 36 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I was joined for the second time by thriller author Erika Mitchell. As usual, we had lots of fun. We discussed: why she pulled her first novel off Amazon; her...
View ArticleCover Reveal–The Anonymous Source (June 2015)
“The Anonymous Source evokes comparisons to John Grisham’s finest – The Firm and The Pelican Brief, with a touch of All the President’s Men…An explosive debut novel from a talented new writer sure to...
View ArticleNovelist Judith Works–Episode 37–April 22, 2015
On Episode 37 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I spoke with novelist Judith Works. We discussed: how she ended up working for the UN in Rome; the most memorable meal she ate while living in Italy; her novel,...
View ArticleMemoir Author Allan Ament–Episode 38–April 29, 2015
On episode 38 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with Allan Ament about Learning to Float, his new memoir about his transformation into a compassionate caregiver for his wife, Deloris, after her stroke....
View ArticleWorld Press Freedom Day with Jennifer Karchmer–Episode 39–May 3 2015
I’m releasing episode 39 a bit early in recognition of World Press Freedom Day. In a wide-ranging interview, I spoke with independent journalist and free press advocate Jennifer Karchmer about: the...
View ArticleMany Thanks to My Facebook Launch Team
I have heard many times that writing and publishing a book is a collaborative process. And I learned just how true that is over the last few months as I worked with my editor, cover designer,...
View ArticleThe Art of Work with Jeff Goins–Episode 40–May 13 2015
In episode 40 of the WRITER 2.0 podcast, I spoke with non-fiction author and blogger, Jeff Goins. In the interview, he and I both shared the conversations that kickstarted our adult writing lives. We...
View ArticleAuthor of Speculative Fiction Michael G. Munz–Episode 41–May 20 2015
On episode 41 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I spoke with author and self-proclaimed Geek, Michael G. Munz. We discussed: his path to publication; Twin Peaks; the meaning of “cyberpunk”; his humorous novel...
View ArticleAuthor-Musician Dave O’Leary–Episode 42–May 27 2015
On episode 42 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I spoke with Dave O’Leary about music, books, and teaching English abroad. We also touched on: the difference between writing books and writing songs; his...
View ArticlePublisher of Suspense Magazine John Raab–Episode 43–June 3 2015
On episode 43 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I spoke with John Raab, Publisher and CEO of Suspense Magazine. He was full of great advice that will be useful to writers in any genre. Some of the topics we...
View ArticlePoet Suzanne Richardson–Episode 44–June 10 2015
On episode 44 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I spoke with poet Suzanne Richardson. In a wide-ranging conversation, we touched on: the poet Robert Kelly; the origin of tomato pie; how she got “relegated to...
View ArticleParanormal Thriller Author Camela Thompson–Episode 45–June 17 2015
On episode 45 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with paranormal thriller author—and self-proclaimed geek—Camela Thompson. We discussed: the history of video games; whether writers will start to migrate...
View ArticleNew York Times Bestseller Don Winslow–Episode 46–June 24 2015
On episode 46 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I spoke with Don Winslow, New York Times bestselling author of 17 novels. We discussed his latest novel about the Mexico-America drug wars, THE CARTEL, and also...
View ArticleRelease Day for The Anonymous Source–Bonus Episode–June 25 2015
On this special episode of the WRITER 2.0 podcast, the tables are turned. Independent journalist Jennifer Karchmer took over the show for the hour and interviewed me about my life and my book. We...
View ArticleInternational Bestseller Roger Hobbs–Episode 47–Part 1–July 1 2015
In a special, double-length episode of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I spoke with Roger Hobbs, bestselling author of Ghostman. We talked about his new novel, Vanishing Games, and also touched on: his...
View ArticleInternational Bestseller Roger Hobbs–Episode 47–Part 2–July 1 2015
For Part 1 of this interview, click here. On part 2 we discussed: the psychology of gambling; how he ended up playing Mahjong with a group of triad members at the top of a casino in Macau; what unifies...
View ArticlePrologue–The Anonymous Source (contains explicit language)
Here is the prologue to my debut novel, The Anonymous Source. After listening to it, check out chapters 1 and 2 here. At this point, there are no plans for a full-length audio book, so if you want the...
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