What drives someone to turn an idea, personal experience, haunting, song, or childhood challenge into a book? Recorded at the Book Fair at Bel Air, this special episode brings listeners into 11 candid conversations with authors working across an extraordinary range of genres.

Rich Bennett speaks with Patrick R. Field, Callie Thomas, Melissa Roos, Sarena Strauss, Steven Gellman, E.D. Lippert, Nicole M. Wolverton, Mermaid Tasha Haight, Calia Wilde, Lore Blackwood, and Piper Thomas. Together, they share the stories behind their writing, the realities of publishing, and the unforgettable feeling of connecting with readers.

Listeners will discover:

•  How professional and personal experiences inspire powerful stories 
•  The benefits and challenges of traditional and independent publishing 
•  Why successful authors must also learn marketing 
•  How children’s books can encourage imagination and awareness 
•  Why aspiring writers need to stop waiting and finish the book 

The conversations cover paranormal fantasy, science fiction, horror, romance, young adult fiction, children’s literature, music, environmental conservation, allergy awareness, pen names, and more.

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