WriterCon

Never-Ending Battles with David L Robbins

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars [https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Wars-Battle-Justice-American-ebook/dp/B0GN9Q7VK9/]) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview David L Robbins, author of many novels involving 20th Century military history, including War of the Rats, a bestseller set during a critical WWII battle between Germany and Russia. He also helped launch The Mighty Pen Project, an intensive writing program for Virginia's military veterans and their families. 0:00 Opening Thoughts The Superman Wars [https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Wars-Battle-Justice-American-ebook/dp/B0GN9Q7VK9/]hits the stands on April 28. Order now to read this history/biography of Jerry Siegel, originator of Superman, the first American writer to sue his publisher, and the price he paid for standing up to power. This is a story still very relevant in today's creative world. Order your copy today! [https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Wars-Battle-Justice-American-ebook/dp/B0GN9Q7VK9/] 5:16 News 1) Guess How Many Books Were Published Last Year. FOUR MILLION! 2) BookTok Gets Its Own Bestseller List 13:55 Interview with David L Robbins 36:09 Parting Words The Superman Wars [https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Wars-Battle-Justice-American-ebook/dp/B0GN9Q7VK9/] is now on sale. Tell your friends! The WriterCon Small-Group Retreat takes place July 15-19 at the Canebrake Resort outside Tulsa. The annual WriterCon conference is Labor Day weekend (Sept 4-7) in Oklahoma City. For more infor about WriterCon programs, visit: www.writercon.com [https://www.writercon.com] Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit. William Bernhardt  www.williambernhardt.com [http://www.williambernhardt.com/] www.writercon.com [http://www.writercon.com]

New Takes on Mystery with Erica Wright

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars [https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Wars-Battle-Justice-American/dp/B0FLKBB8JC/]) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Erica Wright, the author of the "psychic mystery" The Museum of Unusual Occurence. 0:00 Opening Thoughts Don't fall for scams targeting authors! 5:13 News 1) Shy Girl is Cancelled by Hachette Due to AI Use 2) Tracy Wolff is Found Not Liable for Plagiarism 15:18 Craft Corner Lara Bernhardt explains the importance of imagery in your work. 18:18 Interview with Erica Wright 31.23 Parting Words The WriterCon small-group retreat is July 15-19 at the Canebrake Resort near Tulsa OK The annual WriterCon conference is Sept 4-7 (Labor Day weekend) in OKC. Learn more about both events at www.writercon.com [https://www.writercon.com] Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit. William Bernhardt  www.williambernhardt.com [http://www.williambernhardt.com/] www.writercon.com [http://www.writercon.com]

This is a Job for...Superman Writer Elliot S! Maggin

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars [https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Wars-Battle-Justice-American/dp/B0FLKBB8JC/]) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Elliot S! Maggin, author of novels and comic book stories, including now-classic tales for Superman. 0:00 Opening Thoughts Lara updates us on her recent acitvities 2:50 News 1) DNF Rating Added to Goodreads 2) Solarpunk Genre Presents Positive Futures That Address Climate Change 11:51 Craft Corner Lara Bernhardt (The Wantland Files [https://www.amazon.com/Wantland-Files-Lara-Bernhardt-ebook/dp/B081RFTMR5/]) explians how to Get to the Heart of Your Story 16:54 Interview with Elliot S! Maggin 38:40 Parting Words Bill explains a moment in the Maggin interview, then invites you to the WriterCon Retreat, a small-group workshop to help improve your work-in-progress. Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit. William Bernhardt www.williambernhardt.com [http://www.williambernhardt.com/] www.writercon.com [http://www.writercon.com/]

Writing to Build Empathy with Carol Van Den Hande

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars [https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Wars-Battle-Justice-American-ebook/dp/B0GN9Q7VK9/]) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Carol Van Den Hande, author of the Goodbye Orchid series [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2P8ZXV9?binding=hardcover&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_thcv&qid=1772644500&sr=8-1]. 0:00 Opening Thoughts Bill got his first review for The Superman Wars [https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Wars-Battle-Justice-American-ebook/dp/B0GN9Q7VK9/]! And it's good (or he would'nt have mentioned it). Jesse is just back from the Star Trek Cruise. He has been assimilated. 3:47 News 1) Bookstreaming Comes to Twitch 2) Bindery Books Lets Book Influencers Become Acquiring Editors 11:56 Craft Corner Betsey Kulakowski, author of the Veritas Codex series [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FP1PD2C?binding=kindle_edition&ref_=dbs_s_ks_series_rwt_tkin&qid=1772644527&sr=1-1] of paranormal adventures, talks about how to create dread. 16:18 Interview with Carol Van Den Hande 28:51 Parting Words The cruise ship has sailded, but you can still participate in the WriterCon Small-Group Retreat [https://writercon.com/retreat/](July 15-19 at the Canbrake Resort near Tulsa, and the WriterCon Main Even—the Writer's conference [https://writercon.com/about-writercon-2026/], Labor Day weekend, Sept 4-7, at the historic Skirvin Plaza Hotel in Oklahoma City. Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit. William Bernhardt www.williambernhardt.com [http://www.williambernhardt.com/] www.writercon.com [http://www.writercon.com]

Up Up and Away with Nonfiction Author Steve Younis

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars [https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Wars-Battle-Justice-American-ebook/dp/B0GN9Q7VK9/]) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Steve Younis, host of the Superman Homepage [https://www.supermanhomepage.com/] and author of a new book, Man of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: A Calendar of Significant Birthdays, Premieres, and Milestones in Superman's History. [https://www.amazon.com/Man-Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow-Significant-ebook/dp/B0G4KRTWNY/] 0:00 Opening Thoughts We chat about hockey romances and why they are having their moment. 6:44 News 1) BookSpot Offers Unique Reading Challenge 2) Spotify Offers PodMatch for Audiobooks 13:35 Craft Corner Tamara Grantham, author of many fantasy novels [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tamara-Grantham/author/B00KDRB24S?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=b49b54ca-d05f-41fa-af76-0704eab0e129], including Never Call Me Vampire [https://www.amazon.com/Never-Vampire-Legends-Crimson-Hollow/dp/1948263807/], explains the differences between traditional publishing and self-publishing and the advantages and disdvantages of both. 17:36 Interview with Steve Younis 37:56 Parting Words Make plans now to attend the WriterCon Retreat [https://writercon.com/retreat/](July 15-19) and the WriterCon Conference [https://writercon.com/writercon-2026-conference/] (Sept 4-7). Take your writing to the next level! Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit. William Bernhardt  www.williambernhardt.com [http://www.williambernhardt.com/] www.writercon.com [http://www.writercon.com]