Blondie and the Brit

Tom Nichols -- Episode 31 -- Hail to the Chief

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.

Deb Lund -- Episode 30 -- Fiction Magic

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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.

Deb is joining us at the Blondie and the Brit Launch party for Suzanne's book this Friday (April 8, 2016) at 6:00 pm EST. Please join us and get in on all of the door prizes and fun. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/events/505086326340946/

Suzanne Kelman -- Episode 29 -- Lemon Cakes and Loonies

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.

Nicole Persun -- Episode 28 -- Breaking all the Rules

This week on Blondie and The Brit 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.

Laurence O'Bryan -- Episode 27 -- The Year of the Indie

In a delightful St. Patrick's Day episode we welcome Laurence O'Bryan and his friendly 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. Be sure to check out his newly released bookThe Nuremberg Puzzle out on Amazon today.

Mark Sadler -- Episode 26 -- A Kettle of Laughs

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.   

Patricia Sands -- Episode 25 -- Love in Provence

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.  

Claude Bouchard -- Episode 24 -- Top of the Twitterverse

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.

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Lynn Lamb -- Episode 23 -- Surviving as an Indie Author

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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.

J.D. Lexx -- Episode 22 -- Rewriting the Rules of Romance

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 on March 20, 2016. Please check out his trailer here, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZHAp0z1j3w You won't want to miss J.D.'s quick wit in the new double supreme lightning round.