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Online For Authors Podcast

Teri M Brown

Winner of the 2025 American Writing Awards Podcast of the Year in Fiction and the 2024 Positive Change Podcast Awards for Best Host and Best Book Podcast. Tune in to be introduced to new and upcoming authors in a wide variety of fiction genres - from historical to fantasy to mystery to thriller to romance – as well as inspirational memoirs.

Online for Authors is the only podcast with a host that personally reads and reviews indie-written fiction and inspirational/memoirs for avid readers who want to add books for their TBR beyond what they can find on the NYT best sellers list. As an award-winning host, Teri M Brown’s goal for Online for Authors is to introduce avid readers to characters they’d like to invite to lunch. If you read more than 40 books per year and want to veer away from the NYT Best Seller’s List or want to expand beyond your preferred genre, Online for Authors can help you discover novels written by Indie-Authors to add to your to-be-read list.

Teri M Brown is an author of character-driven fiction and lives for the moments her characters speak their stories to her. Recognizing that other authors also have interesting lives and reasons for writing, Teri uses Online for Authors as a space for these authors to shine. Avid readers listening to Online for Authors will have the opportunity to discover new authors, amazing characters, and “can’t stop reading” stories.

If you are looking for the next book on your “to be read” pile, then this is the podcast for you. Listen as authors discuss their latest work (no spoilers!), the impetus behind the storyline, how/where/why they write, what’s coming up next, and more! These conversations are in-depth because, unlike many hosts, Teri takes the time to read and review each novel before interviewing her guests. She believes that by doing so, she can guarantee a good fit for her audience as well as an interesting and inquisitive interview.

Additionally, the first Saturday of each month, Teri releases what she affectionately calls OFAU – Online for Authors University. These once-monthly episodes feature writing tips for authors in all stages of their careers and speaks directly to her desire to mentor others. Whether someone wants to know about editing, marketing, book awards, being a guest on a podcast, or how notebooking can help you overcome writer’s block, writers and aspiring writers will find useful tips to move their writing to the next level.

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#297
Saturday · 26 min
Indie Publishing: The Freedom, Risks, and Rewards with Author Natalie Saar
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Natalie Saar who is chatting about indie publishing. Natalie Saar is a journalist and writer based in Los Angeles, California. She has been telling stories to anyone who will listen since she was able to talk. After years of consuming true crime content, she developed a love of thrillers. Her stories feature everyday situations — but with an added twist. “Becoming 1% Better” is her first work of nonfiction, born out of a love of general curiosity about how we can better ourselves and treat those around us better. It's a finalist in the Chanticleer International Book Awards (CIBA) for Mind and Spirit Non-fiction. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Natalie Saar Website: https://nataliesaar.com/ FB: @natalie.saar IG: @nataliesaar LinkedIn: @natalie-saar Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #nataliesaar #indiepublishing #digitalcontent #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
#305
Thursday · 27 min
Down the Rabbit Hole: An Adoptee’s Search for Family with Author Patricia Knight Meyer
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Patricia Knight Meyer, author of the book Wonderland. Patricia Knight Meyer is a Baby Scoop Era black-market baby, journalist, and adoption reform advocate. In 1970, she was handed over along a Texas hospital curb with no legal adoption. Her relentless search led to both biological parents and her first legal birth certificate at age forty-seven. Patricia's investigation tracked down the attorney who trafficked her and unraveled the elaborate web of extortion and fraud that erased her identity. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, she founded the adoption blog My Adopted Life and YAY DNA Genetic Greeting Cards. She keynotes at national adoption conferences, teaches memoir writing workshops, and works to amplify adoptee voices in conversations about family, identity, and reproductive justice. Patricia divides her time between the Texas Hill Country and New Orleans. Wonderland is her first book. In my book review, I stated Wonderland is a memoir by Patricia Knight Meyer. Here, she explores not just what it means to be adopted but to learn that your adoption wasn't legal - what it means to feel like property being bought and sold. In addition to the legal ramifications, like no birth certificate, which in today's world can mean no ability to take employment or leave the country, Patricia also looks at the emotional ramifications. And in her particular case, the placement wasn't vetted, meaning she endured less than stellar circumstances. As I read, I felt bad for Patricia, but also her parents who desperately wanted a child and could see no path forward except through the black-market. I also felt for them as they struggled with that decision, one that likely fueled their addictions and other mental health issues. Then, we watch as Patricia finally learns who her biological parents were - and the difficulties that come when trying to figure out a family you never knew. This memoir helped me see that adoption, though touted as a cure-all for unwanted pregnancy, isn't necessarily the solution. Kids want to know their roots and feel lost without them. Adopted parents are fearful they will lose the child they love. Greedy intermediaries get involved to make money on desperation. This is a good book that will give you a glimpse into one adoptee's life and what it took to finally bring her to a good space. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Patricia Knight Meyer Website: http://myadoptedlife.com FB: @Patricia Knight Meyer IG: @somebodys_baby LinkedIn: Patricia Knight Meyer Purchase Wonderland on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/46cTAoU Ebook: https://amzn.to/4iidQwA Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #patriciaknightmeyer #wonderland #memoir #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
#299
Tuesday · 27 min
Standing Your Ground: A Battle for Justice and Dignity with Author Dr Hakam Bhullar
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Dr. Hakam Bhullar, author of the book The Underdog. Dr. Hakam Singh Bhullar is the founder and lead veterinarian of Atlas Animal Hospital. A graduate of Punjab Agricultural University, he began his career as a Veterinary Officer in Punjab, India. In 1991, he immigrated to Canada, completed a clinical internship at Iowa State University in 1993, and earned his Canadian veterinary license in 1995. Driven by a deep commitment to accessible animal care, Dr. Bhullar established multiple veterinary clinics across British Columbia, each rooted in his mission to provide high-quality, affordable services to pet owners of all backgrounds. In my book review, I stated The Underdog is a memoir by Dr. Hakam Bhullar. This is a story of systemic racism toward veterinarian's in BC Canada. But it is so much more. Without a doubt, when reading The Underdog, you will learn quite a bit about schooling and regulations regarding veterinarians. You will also see how the organization meant to regulate vets purposefully used their power to discriminate against immigrants, especially those of Indian background. But more importantly, you will learn of someone who was willing to put his life and his livelihood on the line to prove it was happening. I think the thing that meant the most to me is that Hakam didn't just talk the talk. He also walked the walk. He spent over a million dollars of his own money in this fight. He lost his license to practice. He was slandered and threatened. And even when he was sure he would never be allowed to practice again, he still fought on, not for himself, but for anyone who followed later. Hakam fought because it was the right thing to do, even though the odds of winning seemed slim and sometimes nonexistent. I also loved that he didn't paint himself as the perfect victim. He didn't always follow the rules and sometimes said or did things that he later had second thoughts about. Although I am not a veterinarian nor do I live in Canada, I loved this story. If you like to root for the little guy, then this is a memoir for you. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Dr. Hakam Bhullar Website: https://drbhullarvet.com/ Social media: FB: @hakam.bhullar Purchase The Underdog on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4i3ju5A Ebook: https://amzn.to/4cl4JaK Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #drhakambhullar #theunderdog #memoir #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
#302
October 27 · 27 min
One Change in History: The Fight to Set Time Right with Author Thomas White
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Thomas White, author of the book The Edison Enigma. Tom began his career as an actor. Several years later, he became the Artistic Director of a theatre in Los Angeles and won several Drama-Logue and Critics’ awards for directing. He directed and co-produced the world tour of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Coming Out Of Their Shells.” The show toured for over two years, was translated into seven different languages, and was seen by close to a million children. Tom served as President and Creative Director at Maiden Lane Entertainment for 24 years and worked on many large-scale productions for clients including Harley-Davidson, Microsoft, Medtronic Diabetes, and dozens of others. The Edison Enigma is Tom's third novel following up Justice Rules (which was a finalist in the Pacific Northwest Writers Association Literary Contest) and The Siren's Scream, a Four Seasons Book Award Winner. Tom was voted Author of the Year by the International Impact Book Awards, and The Edison Enigma won Best Fiction from the same organization. The Edison Enigma also won Best Fiction with the Outstanding Creator Awards. In my book review, I stated The Edison Enigma is suspenseful science fiction written by Thomas White. I enjoyed this book that was both futuristic and historical. We meet Tom Edison, no relation, a physicist on the cutting edge of time travel. However, before long, what he has discovered falls into the hands of someone who doesn't want to use it for good. Tom is thrust back in time to the early 1900s, where we see Chicago and Washington DC as they existed over 100 years ago - but with the knowledge of what is going to happen in the future. Time travel books can be confusing to me as I try to understand the potential science behind it, the ramifications of tweaking history, and the morality of the idea. Thomas did a great job exploring each of these in a way that was fun and refreshing. Plus, the characters are well-devloped, the history is facsinating, and the storyline will keep you on the edge of your seat. I read this fast-paced book in one sitting, and for someone who isn't a sci-fi fan, that says a lot! Definitely add this one to your list. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Thomas White Website: https://thomas-white-author.com/ FB: @inkydan IG: @thomaswhiteauthor Substack: @thomaswhiteauthor Purchase The Edison Enigma on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/3V8PCLr Ebook: https://amzn.to/4yajDZE Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #thomaswhite #theedisonenigma #scifi #sciencefiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
#307
October 24 · 23 min
One Desperate Choice: Romance on the Colorado Frontier with Author Lana McAra
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Lana McAra, author of the book Tara's Dilemma. Lana McAra builds career authors. She is an award-winning, bestselling author and ghostwriter of more than 50 books with over one million copies sold. Founder of Vendela Publishing, she works with writers who want to build long-term careers and reach readers beyond the algorithm. Lana has spent more than two decades teaching fiction writing and speaking to writers about the business of publishing. She is a professional editor, book coach, and ghostwriter. Lana has won the national Christy Award, The Literary Titan Silver Book Award, The Book Excellence Award, and a 5-Star rating at Reader’s Favorite for her historical novel Reaping the Whirlwind by Rosey Dow. She won the Global Book Award and took 3rd place in the BookFest Award for The Englewood Medium, and she won the Silver Royal Palm Literary Award for her book, How to Write a Novel That Sells. Her mystery series, Colorado, sold more than 250,000 copies. In my book review, I stated Tara's Dilemma is a romance by Lana McAra. If you love a good romance, this one fills the spot. Tara is in dire need. Her brother is deathly ill, her parents are dead, the Civil War took her wealth and position in life, and she has nowhere to turn. Then, Mark Chambers puts a help wanted ad in the paper that changes everything. Tara finds herself in a fake marriage and headed to Colorado. Of course, no story is without its villian. And it is this villian that might ruin Tara's plan for her brother - and eventually, her hope for herself. The story was enjoyable, filled with twists and turns, and a blossoming affection that Tara is sure not returned. Will her brother get well? Will Mark keep his land? Will Tara ever know true love? Read it to find out! Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Lana McAra Website: http://lanamcara.com/ FB: @lana.mcara2 LinkedIn: @Lana McAra X: @lanamcara IG: @lanamcara2 Purchase Tara's Dilemma on Amazon: Paperback: https://link.amazon/B0jg3tWrI Ebook: https://link.amazon/B0bkBEX1T Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #lanamcara #tarasdilemma #romance #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
#303
October 22 · 24 min
When Having It All Falls Apart: The Hidden Cost of Competence with Author Lizzete S Tupas
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Lizette S Tupas, author of the book Always on a Tuesday. Lizzete S. Tupas is an author and healthcare strategist whose work explores identity, resilience, and the hidden cost of competence. With more than two decades of experience in healthcare, she brings a unique perspective to the ways high-performing people navigate expectation, control, and the often-invisible work of holding everything together. Her debut novel, Always on a Tuesday, is a psychologically rich, character-driven story about what happens when the qualities that help us succeed begin to stand in the way of healing. Through her fiction and broader work, Lizzete is interested in the quiet moments that reshape us, the emotional architecture of capable people, and the complicated space between appearing fine and actually being well. Born in the Philippines and raised in California, Lizzete writes with an abiding belief that people are often stronger, and more fragile, than they appear. In my book review, I stated Always on a Tuesday is a literary fiction by Lizzete S. Tupas. This debut novel is about Loren, a middle-aged career woman who, on the outside, appears to have it all together. She has a great job. She's had long-term relationships. She has work associates. She helps take care of her aging parents. However, on the inside? She's falling apart and has been for as long as she can remember. When issues at work, her family, and her social life all collide, the internal noise becomes noticable on the outside, and her actions and reactions make her take a deeper look. One of the lines in the book that I love is when people tell Loren, "But you look good." So many times, what we have going on inside doesn't show. In fact, many people struggling with issues, mental health concerns, addictions, identity, and more function in society while quietly dying inside. If you like a book that is very much inside of one woman's head, then this is the book for you. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Lizette S Tupas Website: https://www.lizzetetupas.com IG: @lizzetetupas Tiktok: @lizzetetupas Substack: @lizzetetupas Purchase Always on a Tuesday on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4wXpDnv Ebook: https://amzn.to/4xfgbfG Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors
#301
October 20 · 24 min
Magic, Misfits, and Mayhem: A Canadian Wizarding Adventure with Author R.A. Consell
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is RA Consell, author of the book Stealing from Wizards: Arson. Ryan Consell is the author of the middlegrade fantasy series, Stealing from Wizards. Aside from writing, Ryan Consell is a teacher of science and mathematics, stage actor, armorer, and nerd culture activist. His work has been featured on io9, Kotaku, Boingboing, MTV Geek, ,adartlab.com and in Game Developer Magazine. He is an internationally acclaimed theorist on the science of fiction. He has consulted on such titles as The Science of Game ofThrones; spoken at events including DragonCon and Convergence, and partnered with the American Chemical Society. He employs his background in materials science and engineering to overthink fictional physics and to make science more accessible to the public. Ryan was born and raised near Toronto. He has lived and worked in Tokyo and Vancouver, but currently calls Ontario home. In my book review, I stated Stealing from Wizards: Arson is a YA Fantasy by R.A. Consell. Although I am not the intended audience - neither a young adult or a fantasy reader - I really enjoyed the book. And this is book #4, and even without reading the first three, I quickly understood the setting and characters. So, to the author - well done! The novel is filled with friends, outcasts, magical characters, and villians, as well as all the plot twists and turns that kept me reading. For me, it had a Harry Potter kind of feel set in a school for wizards with 'bad guys' seeking power. But Stealing from Wizards also has a flavor all its own. If you enjoy a clean fantasy read with found family and fire breathing dragons, then this is the read for you! Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author RA Consell Website: https://stealingfromwizards.com/ IG: @studentofwhim Tiktok: @studentofwhim Purchase Stealing from Wizards: Arson on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4xhY34K Ebook: https://amzn.to/4hdZ5tA Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #raconsell #stealingfromwizards #fantasy #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
#293
October 13 · 28 min
No Heroes Required: A Wild Journey of Imperfect People with Author Del Howison
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Del Howison, author of the book The Survival of Margaret Thomas. Del Howison is an author, journalist, and SAG actor. He is a Bram Stoker Award-winning editor of the anthology series Dark Delicacies: Original Tales of Terror and the Macabre by the World’s Greatest Horror Writers. He has written articles for Fear.net, Gauntlet Magazine, and Writers Digest among others. Del’s short story Cul-de-Sac appeared in Weird Tales Magazine #369. His western short story The Lost Herd was turned into the premiere (and highest rated) episode, The Sacrifice, for the series Fear Itself. His dark western novel The Survival of Margaret Thomas was shortlisted for the Peacemaker Award given out by The Western Fictioneers. He has been shortlisted for over half a dozen awards including the Shirley Jackson Award and the Black Quill. Del’s retrospective short story compilation of dark tales, What Fresh Hell Is This?, was released in March of 2025 and listed by Australia’s Aurelias Magazine as one of the best books of the year. He was the cofounder and owner (with his wife, Sue) of Dark Delicacies, a book and gift store known as “The Home of Horror,” located in Burbank, California. For that 31-year effort they were awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Horror Writer’s Association. The store won the “Il Posto Nero” award from Italy and has been inducted into the Rondo Hatton Hall of Fame. In my book review, I stated The Survival of Margaret Thomas is a historical fiction western by Del Howison. I don't read many westerns, but this one really caught my attention. Margaret Thomas, known to her friends as Peg, has suffered a loss. Her husband, the sheriff, was killed by a band of outlaws. But now, she has a chance to see the killers go to trial. The entire book takes place between getting the letter informing her of the trial and getting to the farflung location a several day train ride and then a long horse ride away. On the way, she, her dog, Slocum, and her horse, Horse, meet up with a crazy assortment of others - a gypsy, a dwarf, and a prostitute - who become her found family. Everyone has experienced pain and hardship. Everyone has something they keep hidden inside. No one is a pristine character. And yet? I loved every character and cheered them on through all of their antics and adventures. Definitely a fun read! Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Del Howison Website: https://awfulagent.com/jabclients/del-howison/ FB: @darkdelicacies FB: @delhowison IG: darkdelhorror LinkedIn: Del Howison Purchase The Survival of Margaret Thomas on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/3SUDr4h Ebook: https://amzn.to/3UQJB5Z Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #delhowison #thesurvivalofmargaretthomas #historicalfiction #western #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
#298
October 10 · 29 min
A Daughter’s Last Three Months: Finding Healing in a Garden with Author Theresa E Evans
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Theresa E Evans, author of the book Choosing to Die. Theresa Evans nursing career spanned fifteen years with a focus in Critical Care. She opened Stone Path Studio in 2007 where she taught therapeutic yoga and somatic movement. In 2014 she joined forces with Essential Somatics, LLC and began a 5 year journey of domestic and international travel teaching and developing program content for Clinical Somatic Trainings. In 2020 her mother died with MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying.) Choosing to Die is her first novel and was born out of the experience of supporting her mother through that process. Currently she lives in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin with her husband Pete. Her focus now is on advocating for choice through Assisted Death. In my book review, I stated Choosing to Die is a memoir by Theresa E Evans. I have to admit, this was a difficult one for me to read. Having recently lost my husband to a devasting brain cancer, stories about death and dying touch me in places that are not always easy to handle. Nonetheless, I believe completely in the topic at hand - medical assistance in dying. This is a topic that gets people up in arms. Should we take life into our own hands? And if so, how should it be done? Theresa doesn't dive into this controversy, instead focusing her book on the last months with her mom who had made the choice to die on her own terms. What did that look like and how did it feel as a daughter, especially as a daughter with a medical background? This memoir is beautifully written and weaves the preparation of her mother's garden for winter with the winding down of her own mother's life. If nothing else, this book will show you what it looks like to show up for someone simply because you love them. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Theresa E Evans Website: https://theresaeevans.com/ FB: @Stone Path Press IG: @sgtonepathpress Linked In: Theresa Evans, RN, RYT 500 Purchase Choosing to Die on Amazon: Paperback: https://theresaeevans.com/ Ebook: https://amzn.to/4r0rdUn Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #theresaevans #choosingtodie #memoir #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
#292
October 8 · 25 min
More Than a Little Old Lady: The Secrets Behind a Lifetime with Author Lynne Marshall
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Lynne Marshall, author of the book The Extraordinary Dreams of Cynthia Peabody and Cynthia Peabody's Big Fat Fake Funeral. USA Today Bestselling author Lynne Marshall has penned thirty-seven books. She has written Medical Romance for Mills & Boon, contemporary romance for Harlequin Special Edition and digitally with TULE. Publishing independently, she writes Women's Fiction where she explores the mysteries of life through endearing characters in unexplainable situations. Or, as she likes to call it, fiction for women of a certain age plus everyone who loves their nana. In my book reviews, I stated The Extraordinary Dreams of Cynthia Peabody is a speculative women's fiction by Lynne Marshall. It's cozy. It's fun. It has delightful characters. It has some romance. And it has a bit of mysticism. What's not to like? Cynthia Peabody is a grieving, somewhat cranky older widow who suddenly discovers she may actually have super powers. Either that, or she is going insane. Both are equally possible. After a several months of isolation due to her husband's death, she finally begins reaching out to her friends and neighbors, just as these powers begin to show themselves. I enjoyed the full cast of characters from the elderly neighbor on a motorized scooter chair to the green-haired teenager to the older ensemble dancer. Everyone is quirky, and everyone has a story! If you love an easy-to-read story about found family and growing older coupled with a bit of speculative fiction, then this is the book for you. AND Cynthia Peabody's Big Fat Fake Funeral is a speculative cozy mystery by Lynne Marshall. Although the second in the series, this book changes genres slightly, moving from women's fiction to cozy mystery but still having the speculative element. It can be read without reading the first one, but why? You'll love both! This story starts with Cynthia in her new older adult independent living community. Her friend, Ronnie, has also moved in, and the two of them find themselves deep in the middle of a murder. Ronnie witnesses it first-hand but the shock of it leaves him with amnesia. Cynthia witnesses it but can't say so to the police. Why? She did it in a dream! The book has two big mysteries to solve. Who killed the man in the woods and why. But even more importantly, how did Ronnie summons Cynthia's dream-walking when he was in trouble? Both questions lead to funny - and sometimes heart-racing - trouble. You will laugh - and if you've suffered loss, you may find a tear or two. I know I did. The ending will leave you reeling and smiling. Enjoy! Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Lynne Marshall Website: https://www.lynnemarshallauthor.com/ IG: lynne_marshall2025 FB: lynne.marshall.142359 Purchase The Extraordinary Dreams of Cynthia Peabody on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4zI5yEl Ebook: https://amzn.to/4zM4EH5 Purchase Cynthia Peabody's Big Fat Fake Funeral on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4gD3F4B Ebook: https://amzn.to/4gJ3lA3 Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #lynnemarshall #cynthiapeabody #womensfiction #fantasy #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
#296
October 6 · 27 min
Medieval Intrigue: Villains, Heroes, and Twists That Work with Author Robert A Walker
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Robert A Walker, author of the book Six Moons, Seven Gods. Robert A. Walker grew up in Northwestern Massachusetts. After graduating college, he packed his scant belongings in a car with rusted-out floorboards and headed west, where he began a decades-long career in local government. He’s lived in California ever since, and now resides along the Pacific Ocean with his wife and dogs, where he writes fantasy novels with a mix of drama, heart and humor. His debut novel, Six Moons, Seven Gods, (the first in a fantasy trilogy titled The Legends of Baelon) received several honors, including The Chrysalis BREW Project’s Readers’ Choice Award for June, 2024; Chick Lit Cafe’s Book Excellence Award for Best Medieval Fantasy, November, 2023; a Literary Titan Gold Book Award in December, 2023, and a Readers’ Favorite Bronze Award in 2024. More recently, Book Two in The Legends of Baelon series–Two Crowns, Three Blades–received Reader Views’ 2025 Gold Book Award; Word Media’s Page Turner Award; Literary Titan’s Silver Book Award, 2025; and a Reader’s Favorite Bronze Book Award. Book Three, One Taste of Euphoria, is due to be released September 1, 2026! When not fabricating stories, Robert can be found roaming local tennis courts or working on a never-ending list of DIY house projects. In my book review, I stated Six Moons, Seven Gods is a fantasy by Robert A Walker. And despite fantasy not being one of my go-to genres, I loved this story. Why? Because the characters were so well-developed. I simply had to keep reading to learn what happened to them. Sibil Dunn is a young woman who finds herself at a crossroads. Her father died when she was young. Her mom is crazy. Her best friend died in a tragic accident. And the boy she has loved for years is about to become a knight and doesn't even know she loves him. And then life gets worse. The storyline will keep you engaged, but it is the characters, including all the side characters, who will hook you in. Evil-doers, thieves, royalty, priests, knights, and simple townspeople just doing their jobs - all captured my attention and made me feel like I was living in the kingdom of Baelon. I really loved that even the good-guys weren't perfect and often made errors of judgment. Great job, Robert, on making fiction characters feel real. This is a must-buy! Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Robert A Walker Website: https:www.//rawalkerwriting.com FB: @Robert A Walker, Author IG: @rawalkerbooks LinkedIn: Robert A Walker Purchase Six Moons, Seven Gods on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4g6xXfH Ebook: https://amzn.to/3TWdiCx Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #robertawalker #sixmoonsevengods #fantasy #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
#280
October 3 · 28 min
Fewer Sales Gimmicks, More Connection: A Smarter Way to Market Fiction with Tanya Joy Morgan
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Tanya Joy Morgan, founder of Panoptic Foundations. We will be chatting today about anti-marketing for authors. Tanya Joy Morgan is a digital strategist, educator, and the founder of Panoptic Foundations, where she helps fiction authors build a clear, confident, and sustainable author platform. She blends more than 30 years of experience across business strategy, marketing, writing, and multi-disciplinary teaching with over a decade spent guiding beginners through technology, including six years with WordPress. Tanya’s approach is rooted in what she calls anti-marketing for fiction authors, a mindset and strategy shift that replaces pressure and hustle culture with clarity, storytelling, and sustainable visibility. Instead of chasing algorithms or overwhelming trends, she teaches authors how to create an online presence that reflects their voice, supports their goals, and actually attracts the right readers. Her teaching style is friendly, down-to-earth, and deeply practical. She’s known for turning complex concepts into simple steps, empowering authors who never thought they could manage websites, email lists, or marketing strategy on their own. Tanya is also a fantasy writer in the trenches with her students, which means she teaches from empathy, not ego. Through her membership, Skystone Atelier, and through workshops, collaborations, and guest appearances, Tanya gives authors the tools, confidence, and direction they need to grow their readership without burning out. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Tanya Joy Morgan: Website: panopticfoundations.com IG: @panopticfoundations FB: @panopticfoundations X: @panopticfdns LinkedIn: @Tanya Jones-Thibodeau Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #tanyajoymorgan #panopticfoundations #antimarketing #authormarketing #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
#300
September 29 · 24 min
Power Has a Price: When Secrets Become Deadly Weapons with Author DL Cary
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is DL Cary, author of the book Maria's Shadow. D.L. Cary – Christian Suspense & Clean Thriller Author Author Bio. D.L. Cary writes faith-driven Christian suspense and clean thriller novels that fuse pulse-pounding intrigue with uplifting themes of redemption, justice, and hope. His debut series, The Veil Chronicles, gives fans of inspirational fiction, redemptive suspense, and spiritual thrillers a front-row seat to covert conspiracies and spiritual warfare— delivered in a page-turning, family-friendly style that never relies on profanity or graphic violence. Rooted in Alabama, D.L. has spent 27 years married to his best friend, Heile, and shares their home with a rambunctious squad of pets. He credits his creativity to his faith and readers who crave values-driven stories where justice prevails, and hope endures. In my book review, I stated Maria's Shadow is a domestic thriller by DL Cary. If you enjoy books with powerful secret entities that keep dirt on all the players from elected officials to presidents of companies, then you are going to love this book. We quickly meet a young woman from Mexico who thinks she is leaving her home for a better life. However, she finds herself part of a human trafficking ring - and pregnant. Despite a narrow escape, nothing is safe for Maria because the Saffron Veil has eyes and ears everywhere. Detective John Jefferson and his FBI buddy, Special Agent Marcus Carter, find themselves embroiled in Maria's plight - and that of many others just like her. But like Maria, John and Marcus soon realize that whoever is behind the trafficking ring has people in high places - high enough to get them killed. This is a fast moving story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. This is the first in a series, so there will be a lot more action to keep you interest! Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author DL Cary Website: https://dlcarywrites.com/ IG: david.cary.988 FB: david.cary.988 LinkedIn: David Cary Purchase Maria's Shadow on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4woRSvh Ebook: https://amzn.to/4xxnAan Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #dlcary #mariasshadow #thriller #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
#290
September 22 · 24 min
Women Behind the Gospel: Seeing Jesus Through Their Eyes with Author Katie Sampias
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Katie Sampias, author of the book Her Story of Jesus. Katie Sampias is a Christian, wife, mother, who writes about mystery, hope and contemplative prayer. All her life she has loved every aspect of stories – reading them, writing them, imagining them and investigating and researching them. She grew up in Brisbane, Australia, in a busy household with five children. She was the only girl! It was not long after she learned to write that she discovered her love of writing stories. At the age of 12, she won a trip to Vanuatu for writing she had submitted to the local paper. She finished school, went to college, and started working in a field that was not writing, but the desire to write never left her. Her Story of Jesus is her first complete book. It was something that bubbled up from within, and she simply had to finish! In my book review, I stated Her Story of Jesus is a religious historical fiction by Katie Sampias. Katie uses something she calls investigative imaginative prayer to understand Jesus. In other words, she imagined herself with women mentioned in the Bible and then asked questions like, "How did their encounters change them?" "What would it have been like to have been in that place at that time?" "What were they feeling?" Her imaginings led to this book where the reader gets to be inside a gospel story but from the viewpoint of a lesser-known woman. From Mary, the mother of Jesus, to her midwife, to the bride at the Cana wedding, to Pilate's wife, and more, we see Jesus from the eyes of these women. We learn their story and how meeting Jesus changed them - and why. I loved this idea and actually have been contemplating my own narrative about Mary but didn't have the words like imaginative prayer or imaginative contemplation. I think that this is a good book even if you don't see yourself as especially religious. It might open your eyes to what women of another time thought and how they responded when meeting a religious figure. It's an easy read - don't miss it! Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Katie Sampias Website: https://katiesampias.com/ IG: @katiesampiaswrites FB: @Katie Sampias Writes LinkedIn: @Katie Sampias Substack: https://substack.com/@katiesampias Purchase Her Story of Jesus on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4grJOEb Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #katiesampias #herstoryofjesus #historicalfiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
#287
September 19 · 27 min
Real Lives, Fictional Paths: The Power of Family Lore with Author Tudor Alexander
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Tudor Alexander, author of the books The Last Patient and In Darkness and Light. Alex Duvan, who publishes under the pen name Tudor Alexander, was born in Bucharest, Romania in 1950 and moved to the United States in 1977. He holds a Master’s degree from the Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest and an MBA from the University of Connecticut. Alex lives in Maryland with his wife, Viorica, and has a son, a daughter, and three grandchildren. Alex started writing in high school, and enjoyed an early success, publishing many short stories in established literary magazines. Although writing was his passion, he studied engineering and management to support his family. After the 1989 Romanian revolution, he published several novels and short story collections in Romania, including The Runners, Smoke, Planet New York, One Morning and One Afternoon, and The Visitor. Alex writes in both Romanian and English. He tells the story of immigrants struggling to adapt to a new country and a different culture, and finding the courage to overcome the fear of the unknown. They are people who, like the author, took a leap of faith to find political and intellectual freedom, despite the heartbreak of leaving friends and family behind. Was it worth it? He is a member of the Maryland Writers Association and serves on the board of directors for the Little Patuxent Review, a biannual Maryland literary publication. In my book review, I stated The Last Patient is a historical fiction by Tudor Alexander. This book captures what it was like to live in communist Romania during the 50 years after the end of World War II. The two main characters are Kostea and Clara, both doctors and both trapped in a world not of their choosing. Kostea joins the communist party in hopes of advancing his career. Clara works in a lab so she has 9 to 5 hours and can be available to raise her son. Both struggle to figure out who they are in a world full of shared apartments, food shortages, and government corruption. Although they love one another fiercely, they also make mistakes - some of them costly. They both also love their country and are fiercely Romanian, despite the current regime. I love how we see their ordinary lives and decisions against the backdrop of communism. We see joy and sadness and pride and fear. People find a way to live despite their circumstances. I loved this book and think you will too. In Darkness and Light is a historical fiction by Tudor Alexander. This book is the second book from the author about living in Romania during and following WWII. Tina is a young Jewish girl who determines communism, rather than Zionism, is the answer that makes the most sense in an antisemitic world. When she is forced to the village of Transnistria and suffers with her Jewish friends and family, her communist convictions solidify. But when Romania becomes communist, Tina meets Iulian and begins to see that the ideals of communism aren't matching the actualities. I love this book because it shows a young girl's progression along with Romania's progression. It is also a beautiful, but tragic, love story. And a story of resilience and grit and reinvention. I absolutely loved this book! Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Tudor Alexander Website: www.tudoralexander.com Social media: FB: @alexduvan FB: @TudorAlexander IG: tudoralexanderauthor LinkedIn: Alex Duvan Purchase The Last Patient and In Darkness and Light on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4fRxnlO and https://amzn.to/4q7dU4b Ebook: https://amzn.to/4q5l7BC and https://amzn.to/4hm8lwn Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #tudoralexander #indarkness and light #thelastpatient #historicalfiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
#295
September 17 · 28 min
The Past Repeats: Lessons from One Life in American History with Author Lee Knapp
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Lee Knapp, author of the book I'm History ... but do I repeat myself? Lee Knapp is a lifelong Virginian and is steeped in its history. She grew up in Richmond, attended college at William and Mary in Colonial Williamsburg, and now lives in rural Louisa near Charlottesville. Lee spent her career as a high school history teacher, an entrepreneur and artist around all things ceramic, a copywriter and editor, a proprietor of a tourist home, sometimes called an Airbnb, and of course, an author. In my book review, I stated I'm History ... but do I repeat myself is a memoir by Lee Knapp. We follow Lee from a young girl to retirement and watch all the iterations in between. Along the way, we also see the change in Richmond, Virginia, her old alma mater, and the world at large. Lee tackles tough subjects. Is it okay to love and respect someone despite some of the things they believe? Do cultural differences really make people different? Can new versions of old things be as good as the the original? Are we making history or is history making us? This was an interesting story that looks not only at her own life, but weaves in historical context as well. No doubt, I would have enjoyed being in one of her history classes. If you like a good memoir that makes you think about your beliefs, then this is the book for you. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Lee Knapp Website: https://imhistorybook.com/ Substack: @leeknapp IG: @leeknapp1 LinkedIn: Lee Knapp Purchase I'm History ... but do I repeat myself? on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4bFBHCj Ebook: https://amzn.to/4g8RFpV Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #leeknapp #imhistory #memoir #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
#288
September 15 · 25 min
A Reluctant Hero: The Power to Change a Tragic Day with Author Aaron Ryan
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Aaron Ryan, author of the book Forecast. Award-winning and bestselling IMDb-listed multi-genre Christian author, speaker and voice actor Aaron Ryan lives in Washington with his wife and two sons, along with Macy the dog, Winston & Tibbles the cats, and a finch named Fry. He is the prolific author of over 50 books, including the bestselling Dissonance 6-book alien invasion saga, the dystopian Christian fiction trilogies Carbon and The End, the Talisman epic space opera, the sci-fi thrillers Forecast, The Slide, Blood Echoes, The Darkness Within and The Phoenix Experiment, the nonfiction books God Is Not Santa, You are my whole Earth: A Daddy’s love for his Sons, Reflections and You’re Going Straight To Helen (In A Handbasket), business guides, literary criticism, 6 kids picture books and more. When he was in 2nd grade, he was tasked with writing a fiction novella. And thus, The Electric Boy was born: a simple story full of intrigue, fantasy, and 7-year-old wits that electrified Aaron’s desire to write. From that point forward, Aaron evolved into a creative soul that desired to write. He enjoys church, movies, music, biking, books, and being a husband and daddy. In his lifetime he has been an author, voiceover artist, wedding videographer, actor, musician, producer, rock/pop artist, executive assistant, service manager, paperboy, CSR, poet, tech support, worship leader, and more. The diversity of his life experiences gives him a unique approach to business, life, ministry, faith, and entertainment. Aaron’s favorite author by far is J.R.R. Tolkien, but he also enjoys Suzanne Collins, James S.A. Corey, Michael Crichton, Marie Lu, Madeleine L’Engle, John Grisham, Tom Clancy, Shel Silverstein, C.S. Lewis, Stephen King and Dave Barry. Aaron has always had a passion for storytelling. In my book review, I stated Forecast is a speculative thriller by Aaron Ryan. This is a retelling of the fateful day of 9/11. The difference? Roland Bishop. Roland got struck by lightning and, ever since, he has been able to see the future. He is given visions of people he comes into contact with - and these people are about to die. He ignores the first visions but eventually finds himself trying to change the future based on what he knows. What he doesn't expect is to see airplanes crashing into the Twin Towers and people falling from the sky. Aaron does a great job with character development. We get to know Roland, but also his therapist, as well as FBI agents, NYC police officers, and even neighbors. And despite having lived through 9/11 as the reader, Roland's visions and what he tried to do about them kept me riveted. I read the book in two days - and I suspect you will, too. I've never read a speculative, historical fiction thriller before, but I'm glad Forecast was my first! Definitely give this one a try. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Aaron Ryan Website: https://www.authoraaronryan.com FB: @Author Aaron Ryan IG: @authoraaronryan X: @AuthorAaronRyan LinkedIn: @Aaron Ryan Purchase Forecast on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4fQlVaf Ebook: https://amzn.to/4woAhnc Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #aaronryan #forecast #thriller #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
#291
September 12 · 26 min
Cinnamon Rolls and Murder: Trouble Comes to a Coastal Town with Author Shannon Symonds
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Shannon Symonds, author of the book Murder by the Book. Shannon Symonds writes in an old house by the sea and in the Utah desert. She is the proud mother of six children and Nana to 18. She loves her Savior, time with her family, laughter, a good mystery, walking the beach, clamming, and bonfires. Shannon began writing to share her lived experience and unique perspective as a witness of the strength of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence. Shannon believes that if we could see the world through her eyes, we would share her deep love and respect for survivors and recognize their strength, resilience, and capacity. Shannon has been an author since 2014. She has 10 published books, written 263 articles for Deseret Digital Media (which were periodically syndicated), and blogged for Hilary Weeks’ Billion Clicks project. Shannon published her first book, “Safe House,” with Cedar Fort Publishing in 2017. In 2023, she was nominated for the Latter-day Saints in Publishing, Media & the Arts Praiseworthy Award. In 2021, she was awarded the Author to Watch Award for her “By the Sea” Cozy Mystery YA series. In addition, her debut novel was a Whitney Award nominee in 2017. Her first cozy mystery, “Murder Takes a Selfie,” was sold at Costco (who knew having one’s book in a big-box store would be the mark of success?). Her books continue to be available at Deseret Book, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Cedar For, Spotify, and her favorite beach town bookstores. Shannon received the Davis County Child Abuse Prevention Award, the Oregon Trial Lawyers Public Justice Award 2002 for the Tiffany Alvera case that changed housing for victims nationally, and the 2002 Star Advocate Commendation from the Oregon Department of Justice. In my book review, I stated Murder by the Book is a cozy mystery by Shannon Symonds. And although it is cozy, it certainly isn't quiet and orderly! Ivy, not so lovingly called Ms. Marple by the town's police chief, is a self-identified murder magnet. She can sniff out a murder even when others only see a coincidence or accident - and so far, she hasn't been wrong. She is headstrong and lovable and completely real with a backstory full of issues. This is book two in the series, and I read it without reading the first one without feeling like I missed out. However, I now want to go back and get her backstory in full - and I'm sure you will, too. There are several other amazing characters you won't want to miss. Her boss, Xander, and his mother Rhoda, Anderson, Aggie, Conner, Charlotte, Brett, and the list goes on and on. It's a whole town filled with people you'll want to get to know. Shannon did a great job creating believable characters while keeping the story moving quickly through the mystery. It's a fun read you won't want to miss. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Shannon Symonds Website: http://shannonsymonds.com/ FB: @Shannon Symonds Author IG: shannonsymondsauthor IG: cozymysteriesbythesea LinkedIn: Shannon Symonds Author X: shannonsymonds7 Purchase Murder by the Book on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4h5esVx Ebook: https://amzn.to/4bAjQMM Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #shannonsymonds #murderbythebook #mystery #cozymystery #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
#284
September 8 · 24 min
A Wild Ride Through 2099: Sarcasm Meets Social Engineering with Author X Ho Yen
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is X. Ho Yen, author of the book Custodians of the Future. X. Ho Yen writes realism-based sci fi because you’ll never meet a less magic-minded person, and he’s in his own autistic world anyway. An aerospace engineer and lifetime space nerd, he thinks on scales of time and space ranging from the quantum to the cosmological. As an autistic, mixed genetics CPTSD survivor and child of immigrants, he’s a feminist and has the widest definition of personhood, and a strong personal emphasis on human nature. His fiction is irreverent, inclusive, hopepunk, literary sci fi, and he’s happy to leave science fantasy and standard tropes to those better equipped for it. In my book review, I stated Custodians of the Future is a science fiction novel by X. Ho Yen. Although not usually a science fiction reader, I loved the sarcastic wit and great character development in this book. We quickly meet a crew whose job is to keep the water treatment system working correctly. They are a rag-tag bunch living in a time where the world is "perfect" according to the government, but people are starting to wonder otherwise. That's when they discover a virus in the water treatment plant and begin a quest to stop all of Stockholm from dying. Except - Irena is new to the group and wants everyone to like her, so she doesn't stop three of them from all their conspiracy theory ideas. And the fifth? He's wacky and talks to himself like a member of Star Trek. All of this leads them on some crazy adventures with the clock ticking down to midnight. This novel is fun, fast-paced, and will keep you guessing. I think you'll also enjoy the nods to pop culture and the snarky look at social engineering. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author X. Ho Yen Website: https://xhoyenauthor.com/ XHoYenAuthor.substack.com Purchase Custodians of the Future: https://xhoyenauthor.com/books Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #xhoyen #custodiansofthefuture #scifi #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
#281
September 5 · 26 min
Beyond the Manuscript: How to Turn Your Book Into a Product with Mindy Stein
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Mindy Stein, founder of Inklet Press. She is going to chat with us today about indie publishing. Mindy Stein is the founder of Inklet Press, an independent publishing studio based in White Marsh, Maryland. Her journey began in Berlin, where she studied Illustration and Design before publishing her own books and discovering just how complicated the publishing process could be. Rather than accepting an industry that often leaves authors overwhelmed and disconnected, she created a different model—one that combines creative guidance, publishing expertise, and genuine collaboration. Today, Mindy works directly with authors from concept to finished book, helping them navigate editing, illustration, design, production, and publishing while preserving their unique voice throughout the process. Her passion extends beyond producing books. Through community events, creative gatherings, and educational workshops, she hopes to build a welcoming place where writers, illustrators, and readers can learn from one another and grow together. Whether she's illustrating, publishing, roasting coffee in the studio, or hosting conversations about creativity, Mindy believes that stories bring people together—and that everyone has one worth telling. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Mindy Stein Website: https://www.inkletpress.com/ FB: @Inkletpress IG: @inkletpress Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #mindystein #Inkletpress #indiepublishing #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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