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Inside the Minds of Authors

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Rating
★★★★★
5
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8 reviews
This podcast has
187 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
D. C. Gomez
Explicit
No
Date created
2020/05/17
Latest episode
2024/02/20
Average duration
30 min.
Release period
7 days

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Inside the Minds of Authors features popular and up-and-coming authors and their books. Our goal is to introduce listeners to passionate authors who are committed to their craft and their readers. Each episode starts with a short reading from the feature book. Follow by an exciting conversation with the author. We explore what drives them to write and those burning questions that keep us turning the pages. Whether you are an avid reader or an aspiring author, Inside the Minds of Authors has something for everyone. New episodes airing Monday nights.

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James Hynes, Novelist
2024/02/20
Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. The podcast that is dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. This evening, the talented Mr. James Hynes joins us with his historical fiction new book, Sparrow. James Hynes is the author of Next, Kings of Infinite Space, The Lecturer’s Tale, Publish and Perish, and The Wild Colonial Boy. His essays and reviews have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Boston Review, Mother Jones, and Salon. Mr. James attended the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and has taught fiction writing at the University of Iowa, the University of Michigan, Miami University, Grinnell College, and the University of Texas. He is the author and presenter of Writing Great Fiction for the Great Courses. If you would like to learn more about Mr. James, check out his website at jameshynes.com. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You don’t want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC
Gume Laurel III, Novelist- Poet
2024/02/13
Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Thank you so much for joining us for our weeklong celebration for our brand-new season. It is truly a pleasure bringing you these amazing authors and incredible books each week. We are back on our regular Monday night schedule. This evening we have the pleasure of chatting with the talented and prolific Novelist-Poet, Gume Laurel III. We are discussing his new book, Sansom and Domingo, a verse novel that will captivate you. Gume is a Texan, native to the Rio Grande Valley on the southernmost border. For the past decade, he has dedicated himself to crafting literary works that promote inclusion and showcase diverse characters with intersectional identities. The bulk of Gume’s writings are focused on underrepresented groups, especially those from the communities he is a part of: Latin and queer. When he isn’t writing, Gume can be found getting lost on a hiking trail with his dogs Blu and Mouse. To learn more about his books and poems, you can find it all on his website at https://gumelaurel.com/. Don’t forget, if you are new to the podcast, make sure to subscribe. You don’t want to miss a single episode. We will be back tomorrow as part of our new season's celebration. Happy Listening, DC
Ben Monroe, Horror Author
2024/02/12
Happy Sunday, Fabulous Listener! We are getting ready to wrap up our welcome back celebration. It has been an amazing week with incredible authors and fabulous books. This evening we have Horror-Author, Mr. Ben Monroe, joining us. We are chatting about his latest novels, The Seething. Ben Monroe has spent most of his life in Northern California, where he lives in the East Bay Area with his wife and two children. He is the author of In the Belly of the Beast and Other Tales of Cthulhu Wars, the Seething, the graphic novel Planet Apocalypse, and short stories in several anthologies. When not writing about slimy lake monsters, cosmic horrors, or other malevolent entities, Ben spends time with his family. He reads a lot, works a perfectly normal day job, builds models of classic monsters, and enjoys hiking and running in the East Bay hills. To keep in touch with the talented Mr. Ben, check out his website at www.benmonroe.com. If you are new to the podcast, make sure to subscribe. You don’t want to miss a single episode. We will be back tomorrow as part of our new season's celebration. Happy Listening, DC
C.J. Peterson, Award-Winning Author
2024/02/11
Happy Saturday, Fabulous Listener! It has been an amazing week, filled with fabulous authors and splendid books. We continue the new season celebration with my dear friend, the prolific C.J. Peterson. The multi-genre author is sharing with us her new book, Tested by Fire. C.J. Peterson is a ten-time award-winning, multi-genre published author since 2012. She is also a podcaster, blogger, and publisher who knows how to relate well to folks of all ages. In Tested By Fire, Robin’s life has been one firestorm after another. But what happens when a fire marshal falls in love with an arsonist? Find out in Tested By Fire! Don't miss any of these adventures. To learn more about the fabulous C.J. or join her newsletter, just stop by her site at https://cjpetersonwrites.com/. In the meantime, if you are new to the podcast, make sure to subscribe. You don’t want to miss a single episode. We will be back tomorrow as part of our new season's celebration. Happy Listening, DC
T.D. Zummack, Novelist
2024/02/10
Happy Friday, Fabulous Listener! I’m doing a happy dance. It’s day five in our amazing new season celebration. We are covering every genre in this new season. This evening we are going back to the wild-wild-west with the talented Mr. T.D. Zummack. His new book, The Brand of Brotherhood, is going to take you back in time and captivated you. ‘The Brand of Brotherhood’ is the exciting second novel for T.D. Zummack, a 48-year-old author, who has also penned the captivating thriller ‘Amazing Grace’. He is a member of the Saskatchewan Writer’s Guild and spent his adolescence reading authors such as Agatha Christie and Louis L' Amour. In his adulthood is now reading true crime. You can find all author related information at his website tdzummack.com as well as finding short stories written by him on the platform page vocal.media/authors/t-d-zummack.  If you are new to the podcast, make sure to subscribe. You don’t want to miss a single episode. We will be back tomorrow as part of our new season's celebration. Happy Listening, DC
Mila Velimirovich, YA Fantasy Author
2024/02/09
Happy Thursday, Fabulous Listener! We are almost halfway done with our welcome back celebration. It’s day four and we have the talented Fantasy and Young Adult Author, Ms. Mila Velimirovich. I’m thrilled to be chatting with Ms. Mila about her debut book, Orianna’s Legacy. This is the first book in a seven book series full of adventure and magic. Mila Velimirovich grew up reading and writing stories, but lacked the confidence to share them. After always telling her students to follow their dreams, she decided it was time to follow her own. Now she is thrilled to share all the stories she has hidden in her mind and give everyone the opportunity to go on amazing adventures in their own home. If you want to learn more about Mila’s journey, just check out her links at: https://Linktr.we/authormilav. If you are new to the podcast, make sure to subscribe. You don’t want to miss a single episode. We will be back tomorrow as part of our new season's celebration. Happy Listening, DC
Breakfield and Burkey, Co-Author Storytellers
2024/02/08
Happy Wednesday, Fabulous Listener! It’s day three of our new season's celebration, and I’m thrilled you are joining me. This evening we have the pleasure of chatting with the dynamic author-duo of Breakfield and Burkey. We are discussing their book, The Killer Enigma. Breakfield & Burkey leverage their 25+ years of technology expertise to craft relevant 21st-century TechnoThriller stories and cozy mysteries. Their novels incorporate technology challenges and layers of romance, suspense, and intrigue with a splash of humor. The Killer Enigma kicks off a new YA series that you are going to love. For more info on their exciting books, check out their website at https://www.EnigmaSeries.com. If you are new to the podcast, make sure to subscribe. You don’t want to miss a single episode. We will be back tomorrow as part of our new season's celebration. Happy Listening, DC
Bill Boggs, Author and Emmy Award-Winner
2024/02/07
Happy Tuesday, Fabulous Listener! Welcome back to the second day of our new season's celebration. We are thrilled you are joining us again on Inside the Minds of Authors. The podcast that is dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. This evening we have the talented and passionate author, Mr. Bill Boggs, chatting about his latest book, Spike Unleashed. Bill Boggs is an Emmy Award–winning TV talk show host, producer, and writer who began his career in comedy. His earlier books include the novel The Adventures of Spike the Wonder Dog; a self-help book, Got What It Takes?; and At First Sight, a love story optioned by Hollywood. His TV credits include the long-running Midday Live out of New York City and programs on Food Network, PBS, CBS, NBC, ABC, ESPN, Travel Channel, and Showtime. Bill served as the executive producer of the groundbreaking The Morton Downey Jr. Show and was the co-creator and host of the syndicated series Comedy Tonight. BillBoggsTV on YouTube features hundreds of Bill’s interviews with some of the most notable personalities of our time. He divides his time between New York City, East Hampton, and Palm Beach. You can learn more at www.billboggs.com. Hope you enjoy this fun conversation. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC
Rebecca Rosenberg, Award-Winning Author
2024/02/06
Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Welcome to our new season of Inside the Minds of Authors. The podcast that is dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. To celebrate our new season, we are doing a full week of nonstop authors. We are kicking off the season with the talented author, Ms. Rebecca Rosenberg. Rebecca Rosenberg is a champagne geek, lavender farmer, and best-selling author of historical fiction about glorious women of the past. Her books include Madame Pommery, Champagne Widows, The Secret Life of Mrs. London, Lavender Fields of America, Gold Digger, the Remarkable Baby Doe Tabor, and the upcoming sequel, What Ever Happened to Silver Dollar Tabor? To learn more about the fabulous Ms. Rebecca, check out her website at: https://www.rebecca-rosenberg.com. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode. Thank you for being part of this fabulous journey. Happy Listening, DC
Authors from the Collection- Tales of Christmas Villains
2023/12/09
Happy Friday, my friend! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. The podcast that is dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. Today is the finale of season four of the podcast. It’s a tremendous day for us, since it’s also the celebration of our 175th episode. Joining me today are some of the authors from Tales of Christmas Villains. The Tales Collections is a special project that I’m co-publishing with the fabulous Ms. Jaime Dalton. We are so proud of this project and hope you have as much fun as we did.   Here is a sneak peek of what to expect from the collection:   “Ruined holiday plans and stolen gifts are only the beginning in this collection of villains gone wild for the holidays! Tales of Christmas Villains brings together the most mischievous batch of scrooges, thieves, and humbugs out to wreak havoc on the Christmas cheer. Featuring a chilling ice fairy who feeds on her victims' souls, chaotic criminals disguised as grinches, and the infamous Jack Frost meeting his match in a plucky mermaid, these wicked adventures will have you howling with dark delight. If you think you've got enough spirit to take on these troublemakers, think again. The naughty list just got longer and more sinister! So watch out this season and prepare for some seriously spirited scroogery - Tales of Christmas Villains is coming to town!” The talented Ms. Jaime Dalton (Author and Co-publisher), Stephanie B. Whitfield (Author), and Stephanie K. Clemens (Author), are joining me to celebrating the released of this fabulous collection of short stories. If you would like to learn more about this collection, check out books2read.com/tales-of-christmas-villains. Thank you so much, my dear friend, for joining me this season and being part of this incredible journey. We will be back next February with more authors and incredible stories. In the meantime, subscribe so you don’t miss a thing. Happy holidays everyone. Happy Listening, DC
M.B. Zucker, Award-Winning Historical Fiction
2023/12/07
Happy Wednesday, my friend! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. The podcast that is dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. Our season finale celebration continues. This is the second to last episode and to celebrate, our dear friend M.B. Zucker is joining us. We are also celebrating the release of his new book, The Middle Generation (A novel about John Quincy Adams and the Monroe Doctrine). M. B. Zucker is an Award-Winning Historical Fiction Author. He has been interested in storytelling for as long as he can remember. M.B. devoted himself to historical fiction at fifteen and earned his B.A. at Occidental College and his J.D. at the Case Western Reserve University School of Law. He lives in Virginia with his family. Among his honors is the Best Fictional Biography Award at the 2023 BookFest. To learn more about M.B. and all his books, check out his website at www.mbzucker.com. If you would like to get behind the scenes on the recordings, and watch the unedited episodes, then join our Patreon community. Become a Podcast Junkies and watch the episode before anyone else. Just click here- www.patreon.com/AuthorDCGomez and support the podcast. Happy Listening, DC
K.M. Butler, Historical Fiction Author
2023/12/05
Happy Monday, my friend! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. The podcast that is dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. We are celebrating the finale of our four season with some fabulous authors. The first one this week is historical fiction author, Mr. K.M. Butler. We are chatting about his third novel, House Aretoli. K.M. Butler studied literature at Carnegie Mellon University and has always had an avid interest in history. His writing influences are The Lions of al-Rassan by Guy Gavriel Kay and Colleen McCullough’s Masters of Rome series. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife and two daughters. His wife is his first and harshest editor, while his daughters always want his stories to feature more blood and talking animals, but never at the same time. To learn more about K.M. and his fabulous books check out his website at https://kmbutlerauthor.wordpress.com/. If you would like to get behind the scenes on the recordings, and watch the unedited episodes, then join our Patreon community. Become a Podcast Junkies and watch the episode before anyone else. Just click here- www.patreon.com/AuthorDCGomez and support the podcast. Happy Listening, DC

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5 out of 5
8 reviews
★★★★★
Mdgirl1969 2021/08/12
A great way to learn about new authors
I love the variety of authors that DC Gomez brings onto the show. I listened to a few different episodes, but I really enjoyed episode 49 with author...
★★★★★
Ali and Dea 2021/05/23
Wonderful and inspiring podcast
DC Gomez has created an inspiring and entertaining podcast with up and coming new authors as well as more established authors. She asks them interesti...
★★★★★
EarthKind Farmer in Charge 2021/05/01
Unique podcast
Reimagine what you think a podcast is.
★★★★★
MaryHelenSheriff 2021/04/24
Great interviews
I love this podcast. DC finds interesting guests and asks them insightful questions—what more could you ask for in a podcast. The readings at the beg...
★★★★★
G Sammon Writes 2020/12/22
EXCELLENT...Like Inside the Actor’s Studio
I’ve just started listening to these. What a joy to listen to fellow authors have a close and personal conversation with the talented DC. Gomez. Grea...
★★★★★
brdrag 2020/12/03
Great podcast!
This is a great, author-centered podcast that will expand your horizons, introduce you to authors you might not have heard of, and keep you coming bac...
★★★★★
From the Piney Woods of Texas 2020/05/24
Gettin' inside with Gomez!
From the first episode, I was hooked! The main format of this writer-focused podcast is fantastic; I love hearing the writers read a snippet or piece ...
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