Blurb In this inspiring and deeply human episode of Book Crew, hosts Dirk Hooper and Beth A. Freely welcome author and activist Grinnell “Buzz” Desjarlais, whose powerful novel Saving KC imagines an alternate fate for the late Karen Carpenter. With heartfelt honesty, Buzz shares how the pandemic, a YouTube rabbit hole, and his own personal […]

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Blurb This week on Book Crew, Dirk Hooper makes a bold publishing move that could change the trajectory of his author career—and he doesn’t hold back about why. With Amazon boycotts tanking page reads, shifting algorithms squeezing indie authors, and a volatile political climate threatening entire genres, Dirk announces he’s officially going wide. Beth backs […]

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Blurb This episode of Book Crew is a whirlwind of author wisdom, publishing insights, and riveting historical romance! Hosts Dirk Hooper and Beth A. Freely welcome Canadian author Patricia Bates, who shares her lifelong passion for storytelling, the inspiration behind her Viking and Scottish tales, and the lessons she’s learned navigating both traditional and indie […]

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About This Episode In this episode of The Book Crew, host Beth A. Freely welcomes Regency romance author Elizabeth Donne, whose journey spans from her roots in Cape Town, South Africa, to the cornfields of Iowa. With Dragonblade Publishing as her home, Elizabeth has carved out a place in historical romance by bringing fresh twists […]

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Introduction Dirk talks about how meditation can help writers. Feature Interview Paul G. Vecchiet is an author whose speculative fiction bridges U.S. government cover-ups, extraterrestrial phenomena, spirituality, and the future of humanity. Through his writing, Paul encourages readers to explore hidden truths and imagine new realities. A U.S. government civilian and former U.S. Air Force […]

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Introduction Feature Interview Amy N. Kaplan is a lover of stories who brings boundless imagination to the page. As the author of children’s books, RPG supplements, memoirs, poetry, romance, and fiction, she revels in crafting vivid worlds that come alive in readers’ minds. Amy’s passion for writing began as a young child in Chicago when […]

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Introduction Dirk lost power and had to take a day off of everything. Feature Interview Sara Winokur is a geneticist, researcher, and author. Her historical fiction and cultural thrillers embody elements of DNA and forensic science, as she has a Ph.D. in molecular genetics. Her research helped identify mutations underlying muscular dystrophy, Huntington’s disease, and […]

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Introduction Dirk finished his artwork for Dominatrix Squad. We talk about Global Beasts Feature Interview: Johnna Dee Author Johnna Dee is a fantasy romance writer. Initially, her creative journey began with poetry, where she honed her skills in crafting evocative and lyrical verses. As her passion for storytelling grew, she ventured into the realm of […]

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