Episodes

  • Your Next Great Novel Episode 18 (2050: Psycho Island)
    Mar 25 2020
    Join Denise and I as we discuss my latest release, 2050: Psycho Island (Book 1). We cover the following topics: -What will life be like in 2050? We discuss future events in the novel that are likely to happen IRL. Ones that are unlikely to happen. And even ones that are already happening. -The nuts and bolts behind the complex plotting of the 2050 series. -Characters and the secrets behind my character profiles. -We mostly avoid it, but we do briefly talk about the cerveza sickness. (credit to George Gammon) -We read chapter 2 of the novel, complete with terrible acting! You can find 2050 Psycho Island (Book 1) here: https://geni.us/2050PsychoIsland
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    41 mins
  • Your Next Great Novel Episode 17 (Book Club: Top Ten Nonfiction Books)
    Jan 25 2020
    Join Denise and I for a very special book club where we discuss our top ten nonfiction books of all time. Learn about life-changing books that are entertaining and enlightening.
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    52 mins
  • Your Next Great Novel Episode 16 (Book Club: top ten fiction books)
    Dec 18 2019
    Join Denise and I for a very special book club. We rank our top ten fiction books of all time. Our favorites cross many genres. Psychological thrillers, crime thrillers, literary fiction, YA, women's fiction, and even picture books. Enjoy!
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    47 mins
  • Your Next Great Novel Episode 15 (Kory Shrum and Thrillers, Suspense, and Fantasy)
    Nov 17 2019
    Join me as I chat with USA Today and international bestselling thriller and fantasy author, Kory M. Shrum. We talk about the following: -Kory's genre bending novels -Pros and cons of writing in different genres -Reading bad reviews -Kory's latest thriller novel, Carnival. -Writing stories in the near future versus the distant future -Our favorite books -Balance in life and writing Find out more about Kory M. Shrum and her novels here: https://www.korymshrum.com/
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Your Next Great Novel Episode 14 (Phil and Denise’s Book Club)
    Oct 19 2019
    Join us as we discuss The Creature from Jekyll Island by G. Edward Griffin. This is the shocking but true story of central banking. What is the Federal Reserve System? How and why was it created? How money is created. The connection between fiat money and war. Who wins, who loses, and what's the end game to our debt based monetary system?
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    28 mins
  • Your Next Great Novel Episode 13 (John Hindmarsh and Sci-fi and fantasy)
    Oct 5 2019
    Join me as I chat with Amazon bestselling author, John Hindmarsh. We discuss the following: -Writing and living with a serious illness -Writing satire and politics in fiction -Annihilation, John's sci-fi series -Zed's Parallel Universe Chronicles, John's urban fantasy series -Robotics in the near future -AI superintelligence -Human jobs displaced by automation You can find John's novels at http://www.johnhindmarsh.com/
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    48 mins
  • Your Next Great Novel Episode 12 (William F. Brown and Our Vietnam Wars)
    Sep 21 2019
    Join me as I chat with thriller, suspense, and nonfiction author, William F. Brown. We discuss the following: -Bill's long and windy author journey that began in the early eighties. -Bill's latest nonfiction book, Our Vietnam Wars: as told by 100 veterans who served -Hear heart-wrenching stories about a nurse stationed offshore on a hospital ship, a dust off helicopter pilot with over 900 flights, and an Army plumber who was in the wrong place at the wrong time. -We talk about interesting writing quirks by some of the greatest authors. You can find Bill on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/William-F-Brown/e/B004NXKHLW?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_4&qid=1569110668&sr=1-4
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    37 mins
  • Your Next Great Novel Episode 11 (Lynn Burke and Erotic Romance)
    Sep 8 2019
    Join me as I chat with erotic romance author, Lynn Burke. This was one of my favorite interviews. Topics included: -Lynn's latest novel and BDSM series, Bind Me, Sir. -Lynn's character driven writing style. -HEAs, do you have to have them? -What the heck is an HFN? -Lynn's religious background. -Why Lynn uses a pen name. -We talk dark romance and the controversy behind dubious and non-consensual scenes. You can find Lynn's great books here: https://www.amazon.com/Lynn-Burke/e/B00TGC9SJW?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1569111157&sr=1-1
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    30 mins