Best Robert Riggs Podcasts (2024)

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Disco and Danger with Marty Ludlum 37:20

2h ago37:20

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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Marty Ludlum, author of the new mystery novel, At First I Was Afraid, the first book in his Disco Divas series. (0:00) Opening Thoughts Do you listen to music while you write? (3:34) News a. Amazon is Shuttering the Vella Pr…

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Worlds of Wonder with Miss Peregrine's Ransom Riggs 41:22

7d ago41:22

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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview the #1 New York Times  bestselling author of the Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children novels, which have sold over ten million copies and led to Tim Burton’s film adaptation. His new book is Sunderworld, a portal fantasy plann…

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Baby Face Nelson: The Boy Who Became America’s Most Ruthless Killer 56:43

9d ago56:43

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In the blood-soaked pantheon of Depression-era gangsters, one killer stood apart – not for his height, but for his face. Witnesses consistently described him as looking like “an angel,” with bright blue eyes and features so youthful that bank tellers often mistook him for a teenage messenger boy. That angelic countenance masked the soul of perhaps …

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Sextortion Is Why Social Media Scares Me For The Safety Of Our Children 27:21

17d ago27:21

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We used to fear sexual predators stalking our neighborhoods, ready to snatch our children off the streets. We called it “Stranger Danger”. But “Stranger Danger” has moved online with Sextortion schemes on the social media platforms and gaming apps our children use daily. Organized crime rings now prowl the internet, tricking teenagers into sharing …

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Celebrity Interviews & Bios with Glenn Plaskin 50:08

21d ago50:08

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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Glenn Plaskin, the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers, includingHorowitz and Katie Up and Down the Hall, Glenn’s profiles of interview subjects, including Meryl Streep, Paul Newman, and Robert De Niro, have appear…

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Bestselling Thrills with Robert Dugoni 43:13

1M ago43:13

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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Robert Dugoni, the New York Times-bestselling author with a new novel, Beyond Reasonable Doubt, the second in his new legal thriller series featuring Keera Duggan. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts Welcome to Season 4! We have gre…

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Getting Away with Murder: Learning from Dateline and Other True Crime Shows 24:27

1M ago24:27

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Mike Cox’s name is synonymous with Texas crime reporting. Cox spent decades covering grisly crimes, working as a police beat reporter and later as the Chief of Media Relations for the Texas Department of Public Safety and authoring books about the Texas Rangers. His latest book, Getting Away with Murder: Learning from Dateline and Other True Crime …

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Blood And Ink On The Police Beat Covering Serial Killer Henry Lee Lucas 17:29

2M ago17:29

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True Crime Reporter® presents a story that straddles the line between horror and history. Mike Cox, a veteran police beat reporter and former chief of media relations for the Texas Department of Public Safety, spent his life documenting murder cases and bringing clarity to chaos. From unraveling the disturbing confessions of serial killer Henry Lee…

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LIVE FROM WRITERCON! Season Finale! Romantasy Authors Pike & Lemming! 33:56

2M ago33:56

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LIVE FROM WRITERCON 2024! Recorded before a live audience! No cuts, no edits! Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Aprilynne Pike, the #1 NYTimes-bestselling author of Wings and many other novels, and Kimberly Lemming, the USA Today-bestselling author of That T…

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On the Road to WriterCon with Screenwriter Bob Saenz 34:32

3M ago34:32

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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Bob Saenz, a mutil-talented script writer who will be speaking at WriterCon 2024. Bob works in television and film, including the movies Extracurricular Activities and Help for the Holidays. WriterCon 2024 (August 30-Septemb…

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On the Road to WriterCon with #1 NYT Author Aprilynne Pike 31:30

3M ago31:30

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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Aprilynne Pike, the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Wings and many other wondeerful works of YA and romantasy. WriterCon 2024 (August 30-September 2) is only three weeks away—and there’s still time to register, enter…

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A Funeral Home Murder Mystery: Joe Pulizzi’s Bold Leap into Crime Writing 36:19

3M ago36:19

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Joe Pulizzi, the Godfather of Content Marketing, takes an audacious leap into crime fiction, delivering a story that is as mesmerizing as it is chilling. Set within the haunting confines of a funeral home, “The Will To Die” unravels a dark and twisted narrative brimming with suspense, secrets, and a touch of macabre. Pulizzi’s protagonist, a market…

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11 Days of Terror: The Deadly Texas Prison Hostage Crisis That Gripped The Nation 16:54

4M ago16:54

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Chaos erupted inside the impenetrable Walls Unit prison in Huntsville during the scorching Texas summer of July 1974. Frederico “Fred” Gomez Carrasco, a notorious drug lord often compared to Pablo Escobar of today, orchestrated a takeover that would become the longest prison siege in U.S. history. Carrasco, known as “The Mexican Connection,” smuggl…

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Mystery & Thrills with Matty Dalyrimple 39:52

4M ago39:52

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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Matty Dalyrimple, who writes both short stories and novels for two different crime series, the Ann Kinnear suspense novels and shorts and the Lizzy Ballard thrillers. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts With the Retreat in the rearv…

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The Devil In My Friend. The Family Man. The Stone Cold Killer. 31:32

4M ago31:32

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How well do we truly know our friends? Can we discern when they are lying, or even worse, when they might be hiding a deadly secret? In this episode, I delve into the unsettling story of Fred Roehler, who seemed to embody the perfect father and husband in the idyllic setting of Malibu, California. However, beneath this facade of a picture-perfect f…

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History and Romance with Eloisa James 42:26

4M ago42:26

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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview, author of over thirty historical romances, plus a contemporary novel, Lizzie and Dante, and a memoir, Paris in Love. She’s published over 7 million books in 28 languages and 30 countries. Chapter 1: Opening Though…

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Writing for TV, Comics & Novels with Marc Guggenheim 40:50

4M ago40:50

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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Marc Guggenheim, writer for television (Arrow, The Practice), comics (Green Lantern. Flash) and a new novel, In Any Lifetime. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts Last Call for the WriterCon Retreat, which begins July 17. C…

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John Dillinger: The Rise and Fall of America’s Public Enemy Number One 30:58

5M ago30:58

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John Dillinger & The Lady In Red Confronted Leaving The Biograph Theater in Chicago July 22, 1934. Artists Rendition John Dillinger was the most famous outlaw of the 1930s—a charming yet elusive bank robber who captured the public’s imagination and fueled an entire genre of crime melodramas during the darkest days of the Great Depression. His darin…

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Igniting Your Thriller with Raymond Paul Johnson 39:04

5M ago39:04

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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Raymond Paul Johnson, author of a debut thriller Conspiracy Ignited. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts Bill searches for the right voice. And the pickleball net. Chapter 2: News 1) Barnes & Noble Acquires Tattered Cover …

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The Postman Cometh: A Deadly Delivery That Went Tick, Tick, Tick In Small-Town Texas 12:18

5M ago12:18

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The arrival of a mysterious box at a government office in a small Texas town shattered its quiet morning routine. Suddenly, the peaceful atmosphere turned to chaos as panicked men and women ran screaming from the building into the street. They were the targets of a sinister plot designed to kill them all with a powerful pipe bomb in a case of domes…

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Blood Pacts and Breaking Bad: The Rise and Fall of the Devil Lovers 27:51

5M ago27:51

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In the shadow of Texas’ heartland, a clandestine cult flourished under the guise of dark rituals and methamphetamine production. Known as the Devil Lovers, this group of middle-aged men and women from prominent Waco families engaged in sinister ceremonies, pledging allegiance to their enigmatic leader, David Russell Zell. Their twisted journey from…

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Psychological Thrills with Lori Brand 37:04

5M ago37:04

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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Lori Brand, the author of a fascinating new novel that touches on many important issues, Bodies To Die For. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts Host William Bernhardt's new novel, Justice For All (Daniel Pike Legal Thrille…

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True Crime Meets Fiction: Exploring Serial Killer Psychology with David Bethel 22:54

5M ago22:54

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Investigative Reporter Robert Riggs dives into the mind of a serial killer with author John David Bethel as we explore his latest novel “Mapping The Night.”Bethel's books stand out for their profound basis in real-life cases. His fiction and nonfiction offer a unique lens through which to explore the darkest corners of the human mind.FOLLOW the Tru…

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Mystery & Suspense with Connie Berry 43:34

5M ago43:34

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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Connie Berry, author of A Collection of Lies, her fifth Kate Hamilton mystery. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts It's Father's Day! And Tony Awards Day! And Picard Day! Chapter 2: News 1) AI-Narrataed Audiobooks Selling …

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Courtroom Chills with Caroline Cleveland 37:52

5M ago37:52

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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Caroline Cleveland, author of When Cicadas Cry. Chapter 1: Introduction You can now order William Bernhardt's latest novel, Justice For All, the 8th Daniel Pike legal thriller, featuring a crossover with Kenzi Rivera (Splits…

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Writing, Books, Pencils & Alida Winternheimer 17:56

6M ago17:56

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In this summer summer episode, bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt interview Alida Winternheimer, award-winning author, developmental editor, contributor to WriterCon Magazine, and host of the Substack newsletter A Room Full of Books and Pencils.By William Bernhardt

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A Case Of Pure Evil Haunts Dallas FBI Agent

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Genaro “Geno” Ruiz Camacho's drug empire thrived on violence. In the late 1980s in Dallas, he ruled with an iron fist and displayed an almost unimaginable cruelty towards those who crossed his path.This story is about violence, revenge, and an unrelenting pursuit of justice led by FBI Special Agent Tase Bailey. I uncover how Camacho's brutality sha…

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Better Be On Your Best Behavior When Police Wear Body Cameras

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If Minneapolis police officers had been wearing body cameras, would it have prevented the excessive force that led to the murder of 46-year-old George Floyd?Dr. Jennifer Matthews says Body-Worn Cameras are reshaping Police-Citizen Interactions, and she believes that it could have made a life-saving difference.Matthews has implemented, managed, and …

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Beneath the Charm: Unveiling The Black Widow Part 3 20:36

6M ago20:36

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Sandra Bridewell has fallen from grace in Dallas Society. Shunned by neighbors and most friends in the posh Highland Park community that is home to oil and real estate barons.In Parts 1 & 2 Beneath the Charm: Unveiling The Black Widow we reveal Bridewell's connection to three mysterious shooting deaths and the stories about them label Sandra, The B…

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Gaslamp Fantasy with Becca Fox 38:01

6M ago38:01

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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Becca Fox, author of the new gaslamp fantasy, Asta and the Barbarians, part of her Chosen by the Masters series. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts The WriterCon Retreat at Canebrake is only two months away! From July 17-21, we'll …

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Beneath the Charm: Unveiling The Texas Black Widow Part 2 34:09

6M ago34:09

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Dallas Socialite Sandra Bridewell cultivated an image of elegance and vulnerability.In part one of our series, Beneath the Charm: Unveiling The Black Widow, Sandra Bridewell’s first husband’s life tragically ends with his alleged suicide.Was the promising young dentist driven to shoot himself in a fit of depression over the crushing burden of mount…

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Beneath the Charm: Unveiling The Texas Black Widow Part 1 27:58

6M ago27:58

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Amidst the sprawling cityscape of Dallas, where power and prosperity intersect with secrets and lies, Sandra Bridewell's story unravels.Bridewell was a beautiful, alluring socialite in the affluent enclave of Highland Park when Dallas was the world’s most popular TV show and the Dallas Cowboys were America’s team. It is a tale woven with deception,…

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LIVE from the WriterCon Cruise with Sands, Johnson & Smith! 45:28

6M ago45:28

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LIVE FROM THE WRITERCON CRUISE 2024! Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview agent Katharine Sands, SF/Fantasy author RJ Johnson, and USA Today-bestselling Romance writer Lauren Smith. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts This has been our largest group of cruise…

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FECKing Around with Chaz Ebert 45:48

7M ago45:48

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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (Lara Bernhardt has the week off) discusses the latest news from the book world, offers writing tips, and interviews Chaz Ebert, CEO of Roger Ebert Digital (named for her late husband, the Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic) and author of the new book It's Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity Through Forgive…

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Inside The Digital Slaughter House Of Pig Butchering Scams 11:34

7M ago11:34

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A new breed of con artists herd unwitting victims into a digital slaughterhouse.Master manipulators use a scam called “Pig Butchering.”They fatten up their prey with affection and the promise of riches, like feeding a hog on the way to the slaughterhouse.Pig Butchers use psychological manipulation to bleed victim’s savings. If you believe similar s…

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Action and Adventure with Jake Lynch 27:40

7M ago27:40

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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Jake Lynch, author of action/adventure and spiritual novels including his latest, Broken to Beautiful. Chapter 1: Openting Thoughts Bill and Jesse ruminate about why tax season is particularly hard for writers. Cha…

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The Secret Service Files: Cracking New York’s Counterfeit Underworld 30:05

8M ago30:05

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In the shadowy underworld of early 20th-century New York City, a nefarious counterfeiting operation run by cunning Sicilian criminals thrived—until William Flynn and the U.S. Secret Service set their sights on bringing the ring to justice.At the heart of the story is the classic clash between good and evil, law and lawlessness.But in William Flynn,…

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Fantasy and Family with S.L. Dooley 34:43

8M ago34:43

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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview S.L. Dooley, fantasy author of The Cold Moon Carnival and many other books. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts Everyone is getting ready for the 2024 WriterCon Cruise, departing April 21! Chapter 2: News 1) Poetry Had Its…

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Memoir, Moms & Muhammed Ali with Thomas Hauser 35:27

8M ago35:27

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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Thomas Hauser, sports writer and author of the new momoir My Mother and Me. Btw, the sad whining you hear during the interview is our dog, Baxter—sad because no one is paying attention to him while we record, but o…

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The Bulldog Detective: The Untold Story of America’s First Top Cop 20:13

8M ago20:13

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Through the mist of forgotten histories, the figure of William J. Flynn beckons, offering a glimpse into a life that, though eclipsed by time, remains a testament to human endeavor and spirit.In the early 20th century, Flynn, known as the “Bulldog Detective,” was one of the most famous detectives in America.As head of the U.S. Secret Service and la…

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Writing Women and War with Bharati Sen 30:00

8M ago30:00

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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Bharati Sen, author of My War My Child. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts Looking forward to the WriterCon Cruise... Chapter 2: News 1) NY Pub Veterans Create a New Publishing House 2) Author Sues Amazon over Pirated Boo…

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WriterCon Presents: Stories That Change Us 7:08

8M ago7:08

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Host William Bernhardt shares a special episode of a new podcast, Stories That Change Us, featuring a discussion of The Princess Bride. Enjoy this special interim installment! We'll be back with regular WriterCon programming next week.By William Bernhardt

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Searching For Patty Hearst: Militant Marxist or Brain Washed? 31:50

8M ago31:50

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The mystery of Patty Hearst's transformation from a college student born into privilege to a Marxist militant wielding an M-1 carbine in a bank robbery remains as compelling as ever on the 50th anniversary of her kidnapping. The abduction of William Randolph Heart’s granddaughter captured America’s attention in 1974.The saga of 19-year-old Patty He…

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Getting Cranky with Steven Joseph 36:13

9M ago36:13

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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Steven Joseph, author of Cranky Superpowers. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts This podcast is being released on Oscar Sunday, so the Crew make their predictions, including one involving a red carpet gown, and ponder why…

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The Child's Journey with Kelly Anne Manuel 38:20

9M ago38:20

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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Kelly Anne Manuel, a children's book author who is launching 31 books at the same time. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts Only one week left to register for the WriterCon Cruise! Lara is already packing! Over 20+ hours o…

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Navigating Modern Romance with Lauren Smith 44:46

9M ago44:46

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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Lauren Smith, bestselling romance author of many popular books, including Dukes & Diamonds. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts Why don't we have the literary equivalent of a Taylor Swift? Chapter 2: News 1. Florida Censor…

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John Donne 12:53

9M ago12:53

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Gilgamesh (registered trademark) Passing Wisdom along through the generations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emotional-anatomy/support

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Self Control 1:38

9M ago1:38

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Gilgamesh on a mission to influence early childhood and life long education. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emotional-anatomy/support

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Guest Episode: UnFreakingBelievable! 57:22

9M ago57:22

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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt interview the hosts of the new UnFreakingBelievable podcast, Betsey Kulakowski (The Veritas Codex series), Jennifer Labranche, and JB Caine, who will present incredible true stories each episode. They explain what the podcast is about and where it came from—then present a special episode for listeners …

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Find Your Writing Bliss with Katharine Sands 39:44

10M ago39:44

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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news in the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Katharine Sands, the highly-sought-after literary agent from the Sarah Jane Freymann Agency. Opening Thoughts Yes, Bill and Lara are married and live together, they just broadcast from different rooms. But it doesn't matter be…

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