Blondie and the Brit

David Estes -- Episode 21 -- Beachcomber Writer's Club

This week on Blondie and the Brit we bring you David Estes, an author who is living many authors’ dream. Leaving his full-time corporate job, he travels the world writing as an Indie author. David was a delight to interview and shared with us all the great techniques he has mastered in order to maximize sales. He covered some great topics such as, how to create a following on Goodreads, and how to use Facebook/Twitter parties plus an active street team to get the buzz out about your books.

Terry Persun -- Episode 20 -- Getting More Than Coffee at Starbucks

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!

Vaun Murphrey -- Episode 19 -- The Early Bird Gets the Novel

Join us this week on Blondie and the Brit when we interview the delightful Vaun Murfrey about her career as a Sci-fi 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. 

Jody Smyers and KJ Waters -- Episode 18 -- Blondie and the Book Cover

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.

Martin Lastrapes -- Episode 17 -- Bermuda or Gotham City

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. 

Charlie Love 2 - Episode 16 - Some Dude with Glasses

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!

Blondie and the Brit Holiday Blooper Show -- Episode 15

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.

Edward C. Stanton -- Episode 14 -- Charlie Love

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 31^st. 

Graeme Ing -- Episode 13 -- The Everquest for Time to Write

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. 

Andrea Hurst -- Episode 12 -- The Hook, the Book, and the Cook

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.