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Beth A. Freely and Dirk Hooper
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Writing Science Fiction Romance with Kathleen Osborne
Blurb In this episode of Book Crew Podcast, Dirk Hooper and Beth A. Freely welcome science fiction romance author Kathleen Osborne. Kathleen shares the story of finally pursuing her lifelong dream of…
The Novel Plotting Process: From Brainstorming to Beat Sheets
Blurb In this episode of Book Crew, Dirk Hooper and Beth A. Freely dive deep into one of the biggest questions writers face: should you plot your book or write by the seat of your pants? Dirk reveals…
Writing Through Chaos – Real Talk from Book Crew
Blurb After a long break, Book Crew is back, and this catch-up episode is packed with real-life challenges, creative momentum, and exciting plans for the future. Dirk Hooper shares his journey…
How to Turn Research Into Storytelling Gold – Historical Research with Beth A. Freely
Blurb This episode of Book Crew dives deep into the art of historical storytelling, as Beth A. Freely delivers a powerful breakdown of how to balance research, imagination, and emotional truth in…
22 Books, 5 Years: The Power of Consistent Writing with Vic Leigh
Blurb In this high-energy episode of Book Crew, hosts Dirk Hooper and Beth A. Freely sit down with powerhouse indie author Vic Leigh, who has written 22 books in just five years. From building a…
From Rejections to 3-Book Deal, Interview with Veronica Leigh
Blurb This episode of Book Crew dives into the traditional publishing journey with author Veronica Leigh, who shares how writing nearly 50 short stories, and enduring countless rejections, helped her…
Interview with Author Peter Gribble
Blurb On this episode of Book Crew, Dirk Hooper and Beth A. Freely dive deep into the world of “The City of Magicians” with author Peter Gribble, exploring pacifism, power, and the moral cost of…
Interview with Author Grinnell “Buzz” Dejarlais
Blurb In this inspiring and deeply human episode of Book Crew, hosts Dirk Hooper and Beth A. Freely welcome author and activist Grinnell “Buzz” Desjarlais, whose powerful novel Saving KC imagines an…
Interview with Kris and Joe Riley of All Things Blissful
Blurb This week on Book Crew, Dirk Hooper makes a bold publishing move that could change the trajectory of his author career—and he doesn’t hold back about why. With Amazon boycotts tanking page…
Interview with Author Patricia Bates
Blurb This episode of Book Crew is a whirlwind of author wisdom, publishing insights, and riveting historical romance! Hosts Dirk Hooper and Beth A. Freely welcome Canadian author Patricia Bates, who…
Interview with Author Elizabeth Donne – Book Crew
About This Episode In this episode of The Book Crew, host Beth A. Freely welcomes Regency romance author Elizabeth Donne, whose journey spans from her roots in Cape Town, South Africa, to the…
Interview with Author Paul Vecchiet
Introduction Dirk talks about how meditation can help writers. Feature Interview Paul G. Vecchiet is an author whose speculative fiction bridges U.S. government cover-ups, extraterrestrial phenomena,…
Interview with Author Amy Kaplan
Introduction Feature Interview Amy N. Kaplan is a lover of stories who brings boundless imagination to the page. As the author of children’s books, RPG supplements, memoirs, poetry, romance, and…
Interview with Author Sara Winokur
Introduction Dirk lost power and had to take a day off of everything. Feature Interview Sara Winokur is a geneticist, researcher, and author. Her historical fiction and cultural thrillers embody…
Interview with Author Johnna Dee
Introduction Dirk finished his artwork for Dominatrix Squad. We talk about Global Beasts Feature Interview: Johnna Dee Author Johnna Dee is a fantasy romance writer. Initially, her creative journey…
Interview with Author Angel Nyx
Show Notes Intro We’re on terrestrial radio! KCCC 930am in Carlsbad, Eddy County, and New Mexico.a. Beth, talk about how we got this gigb. Dirk talk about terrestrial radioi. Grew up listening to…
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