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Brock Meier's - The Stone Cutter. Nabataeans & Historical Fiction | Author in the Headlights

Award-winning author Brock Meier joins Author in the Headlights to discuss The Stone Cutter, the Nabataeans, Petra, and the historical research behind bringing an ancient civilization to life through fiction. From archaeology to storytelling, this conversation explores how historical fiction preserves the people and cultures often forgotten by history. The Stone Cutter: https://books2read.com/u/bPqNX7 [https://books2read.com/u/bPqNX7]

The City With No Army | Peter Gribble's Award-Winning Fantasy Trilogy | Author in the Headlights

Award-winning fantasy author Peter Gribble joins Author in the Headlights to discuss his acclaimed City of Magicians trilogy. Winner of the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, Peter created a fantasy world unlike most in the genre: a city without armies, weapons, or violence. As invasion approaches, strategy, telepathic communication, political intrigue, and unlikely heroes become the key to survival. Join host Strider S.R. Klusman for a conversation about fantasy, worldbuilding, storytelling, and the power of ideas to change history.

"Your Book Won the Whole Contest" | Avanti Centrae on The Picasso Job | Author in the Headlights

Bestselling author Avanti Centrae joins Author in the Headlights to discuss her award-winning thriller The Picasso Job. We also discuss her writing of suspenseful mysteries, and the lessons she's learned, from crafting compelling plots to winning major literary awards,. This conversation offers valuable insights for readers and writers alike. Featured Books: The Phoenix series:          The Picasso Job: https://books2read.com/u/31zGG6 The VanOps series:  The Lost Power: https://books2read.com/u/mZzKNE Solstice Shadows: https://books2read.com/u/bWn1R0 The Doomsday Medallion: https://books2read.com/u/3ka1v6 The Stryker series: Cleopatra’s Vendetta: https://books2read.com/u/mVoww5 More episodes of Author in the Headlights: https://www.duramenpublishing.com/author-in-the-headlights

600 Letters Revealed a WWII Family Secret | Jan Cress Dondi | Author in the Headlights

What happens when a box of forgotten family letters uncovers one of the most dramatic true stories of World War II? In this episode of Author in the Headlights, Strider Klusman sits down with debut author and USA Today bestselling author Jan Cress Dondi to discuss The Navigator's Letter, the remarkable true story of her parents, her uncle, and one of the most dangerous military missions of World War II. After her mother's passing, Jan discovered more than 600 letters hidden away in the family basement. Those letters revealed an extraordinary story of love, courage, sacrifice, and survival surrounding Operation Tidal Wave—the infamous 1943 B-24 bombing raid against the Ploesti oil fields of Romania, Hitler's primary source of fuel. The mission became one of the costliest and deadliest days in U.S. Army Air Forces history. Jan's father was shot down and became a prisoner of war. Her family carried the legacy of that day for decades, until the letters finally brought their story to light. Join us as we discuss family history, wartime sacrifice, historical research, and the journey from discovering old letters to publishing a national bestseller. 📖 The Navigator's Letter https://books2read.com/u/meWZgg [https://books2read.com/u/meWZgg] 🌐 Jan Cress Dondi https://jancressdondi.com/ [https://jancressdondi.com/] 📚 Author in the Headlights https://duramenpublishing.com/author-in-the-headlights/ 📚 Browse books featured on the show https://duramenpublishing.com/bookstore/ #JanCressDondi #TheNavigatorsLetter #WWIIHistory #OperationTidalWave #PloestiRaid #MilitaryHistory #WorldWarII #HistoricalNonfiction #AuthorInterview #AuthorInTheHeadlights #Books #HistoryBooks #USATodayBestseller

Chloe Hovind | Building Community One Book at a Time | Chuckanut Writers Conference

“Building community one book at a time.” In this episode of Author in the Headlights, Chloe Hovind discusses the Chuckanut Writers Conference, Village Books, and the importance of literary communities that connect readers, writers, and indie authors. If you love discovering new books, supporting authors, and exploring the world behind publishing and writing conferences, this conversation is for you. 📚 Featuring: ✔ Chuckanut Writers Conference ✔ Village Books ✔ Publishing insights ✔ Writing community discussions ✔ Author and reader connections #BookCommunity #AuthorInterviews #WritersConference #VillageBooks #Chuckanut #Readers #IndieAuthors #WritingLife