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Book World: The Great Escape is for authors, writers, and readers alike. This podcast is hosted by two authors, C.J. Peterson and Michael Scott Clifton. Both bring a different view of the author world into this podcast. This airs weekly on Wednesdays at 4PM CT!
There will be book reviews, author interviews, a specific writing topic, or even interviews with others from the publishing world. These may include, but are not limited to PR folks, artists, illustrators, blog tour coordinators, and more! Sit back and relax as you meet the two authors who will be taking you on a journey into the Book World: The Great Escape!Hosts websites - Michael Scott Clifton: https://michaelscottclifton.com C.J. Peterson: https://cjpetersonwrites.com
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S5E23 S5 Ep23: How Do You Identify Scammers In The Author World
This week on Book World: The Great Escape, we are talking about how to identify scams in the author world? Are they easy to spot? How can you get help in figuring them out? Find out on 10JUN at 4PM…
S5E22 S5 Ep22: CW Hawes – Genre: Sci-Fi
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S5E20 S5 Ep20: Author Mary Jane Owen – Genre: Cozy Apocalyptic
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S5E19 S5 EP19: Author John Paul Ried – Genre: D&D Inspired Fantasy
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S5E18 S5 Ep18: Laura Evans – Director of Texas Book Lovers Convention
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S5E16 S5 Ep16: Book Covers – Making A Good 1st Impression
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S5E14 S5 Ep14: North East Texas Writers Organization President, Dana Wayne
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S5E8 S5 Ep8: Brandy Winn Library Director: Lee-Bardwell Public Library
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S5E6 S5 Ep6: Author Dana Wayne – Genre: Romance
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Book World: The Great Escape has published 12 episodes since March 2026, covering topics in Arts, Books.
Book World: The Great Escape is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 30m.
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