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Friday Funnies: Sleep Deprived Brain ...

Hello My Happy People,

I hope your week ended much better than mine did. We are still have issues with electronics in our home and it seems like we are making some progress ... but more needs to be made!

I had a wonderful conversation with mystery author J.C. Fuller, at least what I remember was wonderful. My poor sleep deprived brain is starting to refuse to function without proper care. So I will be making this short today to go rest and try to get back to "my normal" functioning level. Have a fantastic weekend poeple!

Enjoy,

Dianne

And now ... on with the jokes!

Q: Why did the turtle sleep all day?

A: It was a noc-turtle.

Q: Why do clowns always wake up with stiff necks?

A: Because they sleep funny.

Q: If you fall asleep on a jigsaw puzzle, how do you wake up?

A: With a puzzled look on your face.

Q: Why do clowns wear horns on their shoes?

A: To keep their feet from falling asleep.

Q: Where do boulders sleep?

A: On bedrocks.

Q: Where do jellyfish sleep?

A: On the ocean bed.

Q: Where do lilies sleep?

A: In a flowerbed.

Q: What do you get when you cross a duck and a rooster?

A: A bird that wakes you up at the quack of dawn.

Q: Why did the man sleep in the fireplace?

A: Because he wanted to sleep like a log.

Q: Did you hear about the lady who likes to sleep on her reading lamp?

A: She was a light sleeper.

And last but not least ...

Q: What did the sleep-deprived cowboy say to his cow who was mooing all night long?

A: Hush up and go to sleep ... it’s pasture bedtime.

Nate Bargatze's Best Parenting Jokes

DadWise

https://youtu.be/3xKD7bRCm_s?si=M_RmWbyQOinBPSDxDid you catch me on The How To Podcast Series with Dave Campbell? Check it out...after you listen to today's podcast, of course!https://youtu.be/LnnTucdoLr0?si=LA-2lmVpoV1uk7Y8

Don't forget ...

More updates are coming on the new Book Banter Magazine coming Oct. 1st, 2023. We will have loads of mystery, thriller, scifi, horror, and anything that goes bump in the night kind of books for children and adults in this premier issue to celebrate our favorite holiday, Halloween!

Coming September 19th, 2023!

The seventh and final installment of the Into the West Saga Serial, Into the West: Family Ties.

The eBook is on pre-sale now on Amazon for only 99¢. Don't wait, ,click here to order your copy today and it will automatically download on September 19th. Price goes up to $2.99 Oct. 1st.

You are cordially invited to our online eBook Birthday Shower celebration. We have set the pre-sale price for the new eBook for Into the West: Family Ties at just 99¢ so everyone can help give Dianne the best birthday ever. We were going to ask for a birthday card shower to help her celebrate her birthday this year on the opposite side of the planet from her family and friends. But we decided to opt for an eBook Birthday sale instead. This way you get to give Dianne the gift of a bestseller that can actually help her writing career but you get to keep the actual gift of a new book for less than the price of even a cheap greeting card and no postage required! Click here for details.

Enjoy and have a great week people!

DianneBook Banter with Dianne BurckhardtClick the purple podcast icon to listen to the current episode.,Podcast Links

Listen to our podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt, every Wednesday. Check your favorite podcast provider for listings.

​

Listen to Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt on These Featured Podcast Providers:

BurckhardtBooks.com/podcast ,Buzzsprout ,Apple Podcasts ,Spotify ,Amazon Music and more

Burckhardt Books Pages:

,Subscribe to Our Newsletter ,Members Only Page (Join FREE and get access to exclusive content, lots of freebies, and listen to our Book Banter Interview Archive) Manic Monday Vlogs on TikTokLinktree, QR scan and go code

You can find links to all our importants sites in one place.

Plus, you can find links all the providers who carry our

podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt.

About Dianne:

,Dianne Burckhardt, Award-Winning Indie Author Want to know more about the host of Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt? Check out ,Episode 1: Who Am I? What is a ,Chiari Malformation, a ,Syrinx (Syringomyelia), and ,Hydrocephalus? The Mutant Chronicles video diaries on TikTok

Follow us on TikTok :@burckhardtbooks ,(click underlined text to go)

Support Us:

It's even easier now to support Burckhardt Books and our Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt podcast, many options are no cost to you. ,Click here for more information.

,Buy all of the books in the ,Into the West Saga Serial, on Amazon.com,Just click, ,,HERE

Support Our Book Banter Buddies (2023 Guest Interviews),:

Carole T. Beers, Contemporary Western Mystery Author (EP 81: August 6th)

Carole T. Beers' Website

J.C. Fuller, Mystery Author and TikTok Queen (EP 82: September 6th)

J.C. Fuller's Facebooks Page

Meliza Farndell, Author, Coach, Speaker (EP 83: September 13th)

M eliza Farndell's Website

Season 2 Past Guest Interviews (2023):

LM Wilson, author of The Last of the Spirit Drakes (EP 51: Feb. 1)

LM Wilson's Amazon author page Author Linktree

LeRoy A Peters, author of The Edge of the World Series (EP 52: Feb. 8)

LeRoy A Peter's Amazon author page ,The Hunter's Dawn: A Mountain Man Adventure (Saga of the Armstrong Brothers Mountain Man Series Book 4), buy on ,Amazon.com

C. D'Angelo, Author of The Difference and The Visitor (EP 53: Feb. 15th)

C. D'Angelo's Facebook Author Page C. D'Angelo's Webpage

Val Collins, author of the Aoife Walsh Books (EP 54: Feb. 22)

Val Collins Books website Val Collins Books on Facebook Val Collins Books on Instagram

Kirstie Page, Visual Storyteller/Artist (EP 55: March 1st)

Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Facebook Page Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Webpage

Lance Steen Anthony Nielsen, Author of Diamonds in the Sky Series

(EPs 56/57: March 8th/15th)

Lance's Diamonds in the Sky Website Pegasus Bridge The Screenplay on Amazon.com The Outcasts Creative YouTube Channe l

David Gibson, PhD FRSB, Author of Planting Clues: How Plants Solve Crimes.

(EP 58: March 22nd)

Professor Gibson's Website David J. Gibson on Amazon.com (US)

Linaya DiNoto, Science Fiction Author of Lithaflora: The Chrysalis: The Forever After Series (EP 59: March 29)

,Linaya DiNoto's Linktr.ee ,Linaya DiNoto's Book on Amazon.com (US)

Kelly Florence, Screenwriter/Podcaster and Co-Author of 5 books in The Science of Series

(EP 60: April 5)

Kelly Florence's Website Horror Rewind Website

Stephanie LaVigne, Cozy Mystery Author of Headlines, Deadlines, and Lies

(EPs 61/62: April 12/19)

Stephanie LaVigne's Website Stephanie's Amazon.com (US) Author Page

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall), horror author/actor/musician (EP 66 & 67: May 17 & 24)

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) website

Benecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 68: May 31)

Benecia Ponder website

Diann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 69: June 7th)

,Diann Floyd Boehm website

​Angela R. Hughes, Historical Epic Fantasy Author (EP 70: June 14)

,Angela R. Hughes Link Tree

Donna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 71: June 21)

Donna Edman website

Wendy Jo Cerna, Inspirational Author (EP 72: June 28)

Wendy Jo Cerna website

Sabrina Hammonds, Kingdom Connections Podcast and Media Agency (EP 73: July 5)

Kingdom Connections Podcast and Media Agency Websit e Kingdom Connections Podcast & Media Agency on Facebook

Ann Charles, Mixed Genre Mystery Author (EP 74: July 12)

Ann Charles Website

Natacha Deen, YA, Adult, and Non-Fiction Author (EP 75: June 21)

Natasha Deen Website

Kammy Wood, The Modern Wordist, Creative Writing Consultant (EP 76: June 26)

The Modern Wordist Website

Francesca Maria, Horror and Comic Book Author (EP 77: August 2nd)

Francesca Maria's Website

Reenita M. Hora, Author, Creative, Entrepreneur (EP 78 & 79: August 9th & 16th)

Reenita M. Hora's Website

Christopher (Chris) Denmead, Comic Book Author/Podcaster (EP 80: August 23rd)

Chris Denmead's Vlada Facebook Page

Book Banter EP 81: Carole T. Beers Interview

​

Hello My Happy People,

If things seem a bit off today ... I'm just a bit frazzles. I had major technical difficulties yesterday and was worried I would not even be able to broadcast today's episode. The fact that you get to listen to this interview today, as scheduled, is a miracle in itself. I'm convinced we have an electromagnetic field anomaly in our apartment. Either that or the machine uprising has begun, because my computer equipment is definitely revolting on me.

At least things are working at the moment (knock on wood!!!) So let's get on with it!

Today I am joined by Carole T. Beers, western author of "New West Mysteries with Heart" ... and humor. Carole was born in Portland, Ore., to descendants of Oregon Trail pioneers. She fell in love with writing at an early age and with horses as soon as she could ride. She wrote her first story when she was only seven, complete with illustrations. She was first published in The Grants Pass (Oregon) Daily Courier in 1963 with her “Letters from London”.

She went on to earn her B.A. in Journalism from the University of Washington. She taught writing at a private school and began writing for romance and horse magazines. She worked as a journalist for 32 years and was a dance critic for the Pulitzer Prize-winning Seattle Times newspaper.

During her journalistic career, Carole wrote 7,000 stories for the Seattle Times, several of which were award winners. Over the span of her career, she interviewed celebrities including: Katharine Hepburn, John Wayne, B.B. King, Rudolph Nureyev, and even HRH Queen Elizabeth. Carole has many interests outside of journalism. She competed on a women’s shooting team, earning a Sharpshooter rating. She has also flown planes, designed clothing, and tried her hand at PR.

​Carole is currently writing the Granny Oakley Mysteries featuring a modern, 80-year old descendant of Annie Oakley who tries her hand at trick-shooting to help her daughter save her guest ranch. The Granny Oakley Mysteries are described as a "zippy yet warm cozy is a spinoff of my Pepper Kane Mysteries".

Author Links:

Carole T. Beers Website Carole T. Beers on Amazon.com Carole T. Beers on Facebook Carole T. Beers on Instagram Carole T. Beers on Pinterest Carole T. Beers on Goodreads Carole T. Beers on Twitter/X

We had such a blast talking about life in rural communities, what it's like to be exposed to so many diverse cultures, and our experiences as women writing westerns. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss another great author guest!

Enjoy,

Dianne

Did you catch me on The How To Podcast Serieswith Dave Campbell? Check it out...after you listen to today's podcast, of course!https://youtu.be/LnnTucdoLr0?si=LA-2lmVpoV1uk7Y8

Don't forget ...

More updates are coming on the new Book Banter Magazine coming Oct. 1st, 2023. We will have loads of mystery, thriller, scifi, horror, and anything that goes bump in the night kind of books for children and adults in this premier issue to celebrate our favorite holiday, Halloween!

Coming September 19th, 2023!

The seventh and final installment of the Into the West Saga Serial, Into the West: Family Ties.

The eBook is on pre-sale now on Amazon for only 99¢. Don't wait, ,click here to order your copy today and it will automatically download on September 19th. Price goes up to $2.99 Oct. 1st.

You are cordially invited to our online eBook Birthday Shower celebration. We have set the pre-sale price for the new eBook for Into the West: Family Ties at just 99¢ so everyone can help give Dianne the best birthday ever. We were going to ask for a birthday card shower to help her celebrate her birthday this year on the opposite side of the planet from her family and friends. But we decided to opt for an eBook Birthday sale instead. This way you get to give Dianne the gift of a bestseller that can actually help her writing career but you get to keep the actual gift of a new book for less than the price of even a cheap greeting card and no postage required! Click here for details.

Enjoy and have a great week people!

DianneBook Banter with Dianne BurckhardtClick the purple podcast icon to listen to the current episode.,Podcast Links

Listen to our podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt, every Wednesday. Check your favorite podcast provider for listings.

​

Listen to Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt on These Featured Podcast Providers:

BurckhardtBooks.com/podcast ,Buzzsprout ,Apple Podcasts ,Spotify ,Amazon Music and more

Burckhardt Books Pages:

,Subscribe to Our Newsletter ,Members Only Page (Join FREE and get access to exclusive content, lots of freebies, and listen to our Book Banter Interview Archive) Manic Monday Vlogs on TikTokLinktree, QR scan and go code

You can find links to all our importants sites in one place.

Plus, you can find links all the providers who carry our

podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt.

About Dianne:

,Dianne Burckhardt, Award-Winning Indie Author Want to know more about the host of Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt? Check out ,Episode 1: Who Am I? What is a ,Chiari Malformation, a ,Syrinx (Syringomyelia), and ,Hydrocephalus? The Mutant Chronicles video diaries on TikTok

Follow us on TikTok :@burckhardtbooks ,(click underlined text to go)

Support Us:

It's even easier now to support Burckhardt Books and our Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt podcast, many options are no cost to you. ,Click here for more information.

,Buy all of the books in the ,Into the West Saga Serial, on Amazon.com,Just click, ,,HERE

Support Our Book Banter Buddies (2023 Guest Interviews),:

Carole T. Beers, Contemporary Western Mystery Author (EP 81: August 6th)

Carole T. Beers' Website

J.C. Fuller, Mystery Author and TikTok Queen (EP 82: September 6th)

J.C. Fuller's Facebooks Page

Meliza Farndell, Author, Coach, Speaker (EP 83: September 13th)

M eliza Farndell's Website

Season 2 Past Guest Interviews (2023):

LM Wilson, author of The Last of the Spirit Drakes (EP 51: Feb. 1)

LM Wilson's Amazon author page Author Linktree

LeRoy A Peters, author of The Edge of the World Series (EP 52: Feb. 8)

LeRoy A Peter's Amazon author page ,The Hunter's Dawn: A Mountain Man Adventure (Saga of the Armstrong Brothers Mountain Man Series Book 4), buy on ,Amazon.com

C. D'Angelo, Author of The Difference and The Visitor (EP 53: Feb. 15th)

C. D'Angelo's Facebook Author Page C. D'Angelo's Webpage

Val Collins, author of the Aoife Walsh Books (EP 54: Feb. 22)

Val Collins Books website Val Collins Books on Facebook Val Collins Books on Instagram

Kirstie Page, Visual Storyteller/Artist (EP 55: March 1st)

Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Facebook Page Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Webpage

Lance Steen Anthony Nielsen, Author of Diamonds in the Sky Series

(EPs 56/57: March 8th/15th)

Lance's Diamonds in the Sky Website Pegasus Bridge The Screenplay on Amazon.com The Outcasts Creative YouTube Channe l

David Gibson, PhD FRSB, Author of Planting Clues: How Plants Solve Crimes.

(EP 58: March 22nd)

Professor Gibson's Website David J. Gibson on Amazon.com (US)

Linaya DiNoto, Science Fiction Author of Lithaflora: The Chrysalis: The Forever After Series (EP 59: March 29)

,Linaya DiNoto's Linktr.ee ,Linaya DiNoto's Book on Amazon.com (US)

Kelly Florence, Screenwriter/Podcaster and Co-Author of 5 books in The Science of Series

(EP 60: April 5)

Kelly Florence's Website Horror Rewind Website

Stephanie LaVigne, Cozy Mystery Author of Headlines, Deadlines, and Lies

(EPs 61/62: April 12/19)

Stephanie LaVigne's Website Stephanie's Amazon.com (US) Author Page

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall), horror author/actor/musician (EP 66 & 67: May 17 & 24)

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) website

Benecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 68: May 31)

Benecia Ponder website

Diann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 69: June 7th)

,Diann Floyd Boehm website

​Angela R. Hughes, Historical Epic Fantasy Author (EP 70: June 14)

,Angela R. Hughes Link Tree

Donna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 71: June 21)

Donna Edman website

Wendy Jo Cerna, Inspirational Author (EP 72: June 28)

Wendy Jo Cerna website

Sabrina Hammonds, Kingdom Connections Podcast and Media Agency (EP 73: July 5)

Kingdom Connections Podcast and Media Agency Websit e Kingdom Connections Podcast & Media Agency on Facebook

Ann Charles, Mixed Genre Mystery Author (EP 74: July 12)

Ann Charles Website

Natacha Deen, YA, Adult, and Non-Fiction Author (EP 75: June 21)

Natasha Deen Website

Kammy Wood, The Modern Wordist, Creative Writing Consultant (EP 76: June 26)

The Modern Wordist Website

Francesca Maria, Horror and Comic Book Author (EP 77: August 2nd)

Francesca Maria's Website

Reenita M. Hora, Author, Creative, Entrepreneur (EP 78 & 79: August 9th & 16th)

Reenita M. Hora's Website

Christopher (Chris) Denmead, Comic Book Author/Podcaster (EP 80: August 23rd)

Chris Denmead's Vlada Facebook Page

Tuesday Extra: Why I Shared My Surrender!

Hello My Happy People,

I noticed today there were a few typos and stutters in my blog yesterday (I fixed them), but it was just a symptom of my frustration level yesterday. With my neurological conditions, strong emotions can basically short circuit my brain for a while. I have no idea how yesterday's blog/vlog came off to each of you who took the time to read it and watch the video, but I wanted to explain why I shared my frustration.

I was not looking for sympathy or pity book sales (though I would not refuse those, I take what I can get and am thankful for them all) but I know I am not the only author out here who feels this way. I wanted to share to commiserate with my fellow authors who find themselves going through the same frustrations. It can be daunting at times being a fairly unknown author. I do not plan to give up and I hope sharing my frustrations and struggles helps other to not feel so alone in this and gives them the courage to keep trying too.

When I was younger, I always stuffed my feelings down and tried to always put on a brave face no matter how I felt. I never asked for help, I was the strong one, I could not only take care of me, but everyone around me too ... and that took a huge toll on me emotionally.

I have since learned how to let myself feel my feelings: frustrated, depressed, angry, happy, hopeful, sad, and everything else on the spectrum. The trick was not getting locked into any of them and letting them take over my life. It was a hard lesson for me to learn, but I have been so much happier since I started allowing myself to feel all of my emotions. I used to only allow myself to feel pleasant ones and would stuff down the unpleasant ones. Thoat doesn't work for long.

So yesterday, I let myself feel frustrated. I tried to look at exactly what it was that was frustrating me. I came up with a list.

I don't know:

1. where to find ARC readers to build a team for my books

The team would start out with this first historical fiction serial, but I hope they would want to carry over and read my other books coming out (autobiography and FBI profiler thriller) and well as preview the magazines as they are ready to publish online.

2. where to I target my marketing to better reach the clean reads, historical fiction market

3. where can I do book signings and marketing here in Germany to reach the local English book reading market

4. how to set things up now so there is not such a struggle with the new books coming next year?

5. how to do everything that needs to be done by myself since I have no budget to hire anyone and still have time to write my own books, spend time with my husband, keep up with housework, and sleep occasionally (okay so this last in is just me being a bit b*tchy, but it was part of my frustration yesterday so I left it. )

So there you have it. I know there are more than a few people who can identify with these things and often feel frustrated with their own careers from time to time. That is perfectly okay. Humans get frustrated. That is when you take a step back, reevaluate, and prepare for the next attempt to reach your goals. It may take several rounds of reevaluating and changing up your marketing plans before you find what works well for you. It can suck, but it's worth the effort and each step will get you closer to your goals and give you more information to build on. By the time your reach your goals, you will have a very solid foundation of information to stand on.

So if you are feeling frustrated today, go ahead and feel it. It's a normal human emotion. Just don't stay there. Figure out what is frustrating you, make a plan, and try again. And maybe have a cookie for not giving up on yourself!

Don't forget ...

More updates are coming on the new Book Banter Magazine coming Oct. 1st, 2023. We will have loads of mystery, thriller, scifi, horror, and anything that goes bump in the night kind of books for children and adults in this premier issue to celebrate our favorite holiday, Halloween!

Coming September 19th, 2023!

The seventh and final installment of the Into the West Saga Serial, Into the West: Family Ties.

The eBook is on pre-sale now on Amazon for only 99¢. Don't wait, ,click here to order your copy today and it will automatically download on September 19th. Price goes up to $2.99 Oct. 1st.

You are cordially invited to our online eBook Birthday Shower celebration. We have set the pre-sale price for the new eBook for Into the West: Family Ties at just 99¢ so everyone can help give Dianne the best birthday ever. We were going to ask for a birthday card shower to help her celebrate her birthday this year on the opposite side of the planet from her family and friends. But we decided to opt for an eBook Birthday sale instead. This way you get to give Dianne the gift of a bestseller that can actually help her writing career but you get to keep the actual gift of a new book for less than the price of even a cheap greeting card and no postage required! Click here for details.

Enjoy and have a great week people!

DianneBook Banter with Dianne BurckhardtClick the purple podcast icon to listen to the current episode.,Podcast Links

Listen to our podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt, every Wednesday. Check your favorite podcast provider for listings.

​

Listen to Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt on These Featured Podcast Providers:

BurckhardtBooks.com/podcast ,Buzzsprout ,Apple Podcasts ,Spotify ,Amazon Music and more

Burckhardt Books Pages:

,Subscribe to Our Newsletter ,Members Only Page (Join FREE and get access to exclusive content, lots of freebies, and listen to our Book Banter Interview Archive) Manic Monday Vlogs on TikTokLinktree, QR scan and go code

You can find links to all our importants sites in one place.

Plus, you can find links all the providers who carry our

podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt.

About Dianne:

,Dianne Burckhardt, Award-Winning Indie Author Want to know more about the host of Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt? Check out ,Episode 1: Who Am I? What is a ,Chiari Malformation, a ,Syrinx (Syringomyelia), and ,Hydrocephalus? The Mutant Chronicles video diaries on TikTok

Follow us on TikTok :@burckhardtbooks ,(click underlined text to go)

Support Us:

It's even easier now to support Burckhardt Books and our Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt podcast, many options are no cost to you. ,Click here for more information.

,Buy all of the books in the ,Into the West Saga Serial, on Amazon.com,Just click, ,,HERE

Support Our Book Banter Buddies (2023 Guest Interviews),:

Christopher (Chris) Denmead, Comic Book Author/Podcaster (EP 80: August 23rd)

Chris Denmead's Vlada Facebook Page

Carole T. Beers, Contemporary Western Mystery Author (EP 81: August 6th)

Carole T. Beers' Website

J.C. Fuller, Mystery Author and TikTok Queen (EP 82: September 6th)

J.C. Fuller's Facebooks Page

Meliza Farndell, Author, Coach, Speaker (EP 83: September 13th)

M eliza Farndell's Website

Season 2 Past Guest Interviews (2023):

LM Wilson, author of The Last of the Spirit Drakes (EP 51: Feb. 1)

LM Wilson's Amazon author page Author Linktree

LeRoy A Peters, author of The Edge of the World Series (EP 52: Feb. 8)

LeRoy A Peter's Amazon author page ,The Hunter's Dawn: A Mountain Man Adventure (Saga of the Armstrong Brothers Mountain Man Series Book 4), buy on ,Amazon.com

C. D'Angelo, Author of The Difference and The Visitor (EP 53: Feb. 15th)

C. D'Angelo's Facebook Author Page C. D'Angelo's Webpage

Val Collins, author of the Aoife Walsh Books (EP 54: Feb. 22)

Val Collins Books website Val Collins Books on Facebook Val Collins Books on Instagram

Kirstie Page, Visual Storyteller/Artist (EP 55: March 1st)

Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Facebook Page Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Webpage

Lance Steen Anthony Nielsen, Author of Diamonds in the Sky Series

(EPs 56/57: March 8th/15th)

Lance's Diamonds in the Sky Website Pegasus Bridge The Screenplay on Amazon.com The Outcasts Creative YouTube Channe l

David Gibson, PhD FRSB, Author of Planting Clues: How Plants Solve Crimes.

(EP 58: March 22nd)

Professor Gibson's Website David J. Gibson on Amazon.com (US)

Linaya DiNoto, Science Fiction Author of Lithaflora: The Chrysalis: The Forever After Series (EP 59: March 29)

,Linaya DiNoto's Linktr.ee ,Linaya DiNoto's Book on Amazon.com (US)

Kelly Florence, Screenwriter/Podcaster and Co-Author of 5 books in The Science of Series

(EP 60: April 5)

Kelly Florence's Website Horror Rewind Website

Stephanie LaVigne, Cozy Mystery Author of Headlines, Deadlines, and Lies

(EPs 61/62: April 12/19)

Stephanie LaVigne's Website Stephanie's Amazon.com (US) Author Page

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall), horror author/actor/musician (EP 66 & 67: May 17 & 24)

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) website

Benecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 68: May 31)

Benecia Ponder website

Diann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 69: June 7th)

,Diann Floyd Boehm website

​Angela R. Hughes, Historical Epic Fantasy Author (EP 70: June 14)

,Angela R. Hughes Link Tree

Donna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 71: June 21)

Donna Edman website

Wendy Jo Cerna, Inspirational Author (EP 72: June 28)

Wendy Jo Cerna website

Sabrina Hammonds, Kingdom Connections Podcast and Media Agency (EP 73: July 5)

Kingdom Connections Podcast and Media Agency Websit e Kingdom Connections Podcast & Media Agency on Facebook

Ann Charles, Mixed Genre Mystery Author (EP 74: July 12)

Ann Charles Website

Natacha Deen, YA, Adult, and Non-Fiction Author (EP 75: June 21)

Natasha Deen Website

Kammy Wood, The Modern Wordist, Creative Writing Consultant (EP 76: June 26)

The Modern Wordist Website

Francesca Maria, Horror and Comic Book Author (EP 77: August 2nd)

Francesca Maria's Website

Reenita M. Hora, Author, Creative, Entrepreneur (EP 78 & 79: August 9th & 16th)

Reenita M. Hora's Website

Manic Monday Vlog: I Surrender!

(Photo by Engin Akyurt: pexels.com)

Hello My Happy People,

As you might guess from today's title, I am surrendering to the truth. A freely admit I have no idea what I am doing wrong with my marketing outreach for ... well everything Burckhardt Books. I am not even getting near the engagement I have been trying to get. I can't even find it on a map from where I am right now.

I am just experiencing a lot of anxiety and frustration at the moment. I will just keep trudging through the muck and hope something works by the end of the year. We will see. Check out the video for more information.

Don't forget ...

More updates are coming on the new Book Banter Magazine coming Oct. 1st, 2023. We will have loads of mystery, thriller, scifi, horror, and anything that goes bump in the night kind of books for children and adults in this premier issue to celebrate our favorite holiday, Halloween!

Coming September 19th, 2023!

The seventh and final installment of the Into the West Saga Serial, Into the West: Family Ties.

The eBook is on pre-sale now on Amazon.

Don't wait, order your copy today and it will automatically download on September 19th.

You are cordially invited to our online eBook Birthday Shower celebration. We have set the pre-sale price for the new eBook for Into the West: Family Ties at just 99¢ so everyone can help give Dianne the best birthday ever. We were going to ask for a birthday card shower to help her celebrate her birthday this year on the opposite side of the planet from her family and friends. But we decided to opt for an eBook Birthday sale instead. This way you get to give Dianne the gift of a bestseller that can actually help her writing career but you get to keep the actual gift of a new book for less than the price of even a cheap greeting card and no postage required! Click here for details.

Enjoy and have a great week people!

DianneBook Banter with Dianne BurckhardtClick the purple podcast icon to listen to the current episode.,Podcast Links

Listen to our podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt, every Wednesday. Check your favorite podcast provider for listings.

​

Listen to Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt on These Featured Podcast Providers:

BurckhardtBooks.com/podcast ,Buzzsprout ,Apple Podcasts ,Spotify ,Amazon Music and more

Burckhardt Books Pages:

,Subscribe to Our Newsletter ,Members Only Page (Join FREE and get access to exclusive content, lots of freebies, and listen to our Book Banter Interview Archive) Manic Monday Vlogs on TikTokLinktree, QR scan and go code

You can find links to all our importants sites in one place.

Plus, you can find links all the providers who carry our

podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt.

About Dianne:

,Dianne Burckhardt, Award-Winning Indie Author Want to know more about the host of Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt? Check out ,Episode 1: Who Am I? What is a ,Chiari Malformation, a ,Syrinx (Syringomyelia), and ,Hydrocephalus? The Mutant Chronicles video diaries on TikTok

Follow us on TikTok :@burckhardtbooks ,(click underlined text to go)

Support Us:

It's even easier now to support Burckhardt Books and our Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt podcast, many options are no cost to you. ,Click here for more information.

,Buy all of the books in the ,Into the West Saga Serial, on Amazon.com,Just click, ,,HERE

Support Our Book Banter Buddies (2023 Guest Interviews),:

Christopher (Chris) Denmead, Comic Book Author/Podcaster (EP 80: August 23rd)

Chris Denmead's Vlada Facebook Page

Carole T. Beers, Contemporary Western Mystery Author (EP 81: August 6th)

Carole T. Beers' Website

J.C. Fuller, Mystery Author and TikTok Queen (EP 82: September 6th)

J.C. Fuller's Facebooks Page

Meliza Farndell, Author, Coach, Speaker (EP 83: September 13th)

M eliza Farndell's Website

Season 2 Past Guest Interviews (2023):

LM Wilson, author of The Last of the Spirit Drakes (EP 51: Feb. 1)

LM Wilson's Amazon author page Author Linktree

LeRoy A Peters, author of The Edge of the World Series (EP 52: Feb. 8)

LeRoy A Peter's Amazon author page ,The Hunter's Dawn: A Mountain Man Adventure (Saga of the Armstrong Brothers Mountain Man Series Book 4), buy on ,Amazon.com

C. D'Angelo, Author of The Difference and The Visitor (EP 53: Feb. 15th)

C. D'Angelo's Facebook Author Page C. D'Angelo's Webpage

Val Collins, author of the Aoife Walsh Books (EP 54: Feb. 22)

Val Collins Books website Val Collins Books on Facebook Val Collins Books on Instagram

Kirstie Page, Visual Storyteller/Artist (EP 55: March 1st)

Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Facebook Page Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Webpage

Lance Steen Anthony Nielsen, Author of Diamonds in the Sky Series

(EPs 56/57: March 8th/15th)

Lance's Diamonds in the Sky Website Pegasus Bridge The Screenplay on Amazon.com The Outcasts Creative YouTube Channe l

David Gibson, PhD FRSB, Author of Planting Clues: How Plants Solve Crimes.

(EP 58: March 22nd)

Professor Gibson's Website David J. Gibson on Amazon.com (US)

Linaya DiNoto, Science Fiction Author of Lithaflora: The Chrysalis: The Forever After Series (EP 59: March 29)

,Linaya DiNoto's Linktr.ee ,Linaya DiNoto's Book on Amazon.com (US)

Kelly Florence, Screenwriter/Podcaster and Co-Author of 5 books in The Science of Series

(EP 60: April 5)

Kelly Florence's Website Horror Rewind Website

Stephanie LaVigne, Cozy Mystery Author of Headlines, Deadlines, and Lies

(EPs 61/62: April 12/19)

Stephanie LaVigne's Website Stephanie's Amazon.com (US) Author Page

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall), horror author/actor/musician (EP 66 & 67: May 17 & 24)

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) website

Benecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 68: May 31)

Benecia Ponder website

Diann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 69: June 7th)

,Diann Floyd Boehm website

​Angela R. Hughes, Historical Epic Fantasy Author (EP 70: June 14)

,Angela R. Hughes Link Tree

Donna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 71: June 21)

Donna Edman website

Wendy Jo Cerna, Inspirational Author (EP 72: June 28)

Wendy Jo Cerna website

Sabrina Hammonds, Kingdom Connections Podcast and Media Agency (EP 73: July 5)

Kingdom Connections Podcast and Media Agency Websit e Kingdom Connections Podcast & Media Agency on Facebook

Ann Charles, Mixed Genre Mystery Author (EP 74: July 12)

Ann Charles Website

Natacha Deen, YA, Adult, and Non-Fiction Author (EP 75: June 21)

Natasha Deen Website

Kammy Wood, The Modern Wordist, Creative Writing Consultant (EP 76: June 26)

The Modern Wordist Website

Francesca Maria, Horror and Comic Book Author (EP 77: August 2nd)

Francesca Maria's Website

Reenita M. Hora, Author, Creative, Entrepreneur (EP 78 & 79: August 9th & 16th)

Reenita M. Hora's Website

Friday Funnies: Rain, Rain, and More Rain

Hello My Happy People,

We have been having some crazy weather for our part of Germany. It has not been like this since we moved here in 2015. In the last month and a half we have seen more rain that I think we saw in the rest of the year. The temperatures have gone from cold enough to need jackets to just plain awful hot and humid. It was so humid at times I felt like I was visiting my sister in Florida.

One of the interesting things about people here in Germany is the fact that people will go out and ride bikes or go for walks no matter what the weather. There is a saying here for when someone balks at going out in bad weather, "Du bist doch nicht aus Zucker!" Which basically translates to, "You are not made of sugar!" Meaning you are not going to fall apart if you get a little wet, so let's go!

I personally find that rather funny and use it on my husband from time to time, but I have to say, "I am not made of sugar," because when he balks at the weather it is because he doesn't want me out in it. Which is adorable, but I have a rain jacket, rain boots, and various umbrellas ... I'm good.

But with this crazy weather I thought some weather jokes would be appropriate. I hope the weather is better where you are and you have a great weekend.

Don't forget ...

More updates are coming on the new Book Banter Magazine coming Oct. 1st, 2023. We will have loads of mystery, thriller, scifi, horror, and anything that goes bump in the night kind of books for children and adults in this premier issue to celebrate our favorite holiday, Halloween!

Coming September 19th, 2023!

The seventh and final installment of the Into the West Saga Serial, Into the West: Family Ties.

The eBook is on pre-sale now on Amazon.

Don't wait, order your copy today and it will automatically download on September 19th.

You are cordially invited to our online eBook Birthday Shower celebration. We have set the pre-sale price for the new eBook for Into the West: Family Ties at just 99¢ so everyone can help give Dianne the best birthday ever. We were going to ask for a birthday card shower to help her celebrate her birthday this year on the opposite side of the planet from her family and friends. But we decided to opt for an eBook Birthday sale instead. This way you get to give Dianne the gift of a bestseller that can actually help her writing career but you get to keep the actual gift of a new book for less than the price of even a cheap greeting card and no postage required! Click here for details.

Thanks all for now .... on with the jokes!!!!

Enjoy,

Dianne

Q: Why do bananas always use sunscreen before they go to the beach?

A: Because they peel so easily!

Q: Why was the lightning always getting in trouble?

A: Because it didn’t know how to conduct itself.

Q: What’s the difference between a horse and the weather?

A: One is reined up and the other rains down.

Q. What do you call a butcher who can also predict the weather?

A: A meaty-urologist.

Q. What does a meteorologist wear under his pants?

A. Thunderwear.

Q: What happens when the fog lifts in California?

A: UCLA!

Q: What did one hurricane say to the other?

A: I've got my eye on you.

Q: When are eyes not eyes?

A: When cold air makes them water!

Q: Why is the sun so smart?

A: It has more than 5,000 degrees.

Q: What is it called when it’s pouring ducks and geese?

A: It's fowl weather!

Q: What is the best day to go to the beach?

A: Sun-day!

And last but not least ...

Q: What does everyone listen to, but never believes?

A: The weather report.

Global Warming Isn't Scary Enough. Bengt Washburn

Dry Bar Comedy

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Listen to our podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt, every Wednesday. Check your favorite podcast provider for listings.

​

Listen to Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt on These Featured Podcast Providers:

BurckhardtBooks.com/podcast ,Buzzsprout ,Apple Podcasts ,Spotify ,Amazon Music and more

Burckhardt Books Pages:

,Subscribe to Our Newsletter ,Members Only Page (Join FREE and get access to exclusive content, lots of freebies, and listen to our Book Banter Interview Archive) Manic Monday Vlogs on TikTokLinktree, QR scan and go code

You can find links to all our importants sites in one place.

Plus, you can find links all the providers who carry our

podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt.

About Dianne:

,Dianne Burckhardt, Award-Winning Indie Author Want to know more about the host of Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt? Check out ,Episode 1: Who Am I? What is a ,Chiari Malformation, a ,Syrinx (Syringomyelia), and ,Hydrocephalus? The Mutant Chronicles video diaries on TikTok

Follow us on TikTok :@burckhardtbooks ,(click underlined text to go)

Support Us:

It's even easier now to support Burckhardt Books and our Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt podcast, many options are no cost to you. ,Click here for more information.

,Buy all of the books in the ,Into the West Saga Serial, on Amazon.com,Just click, ,,HERE

Support Our Book Banter Buddies (2023 Guest Interviews),:

Christopher (Chris) Denmead, Comic Book Author/Podcaster (EP 80: August 23rd)

Chris Denmead's Vlada Facebook Page

Carole T. Beers, Contemporary Western Mystery Author (EP 81: August 6th)

Carole T. Beers' Website

J.C. Fuller, Mystery Author and TikTok Queen (EP 82: September 6th)

J.C. Fuller's Facebooks Page

Meliza Farndell, Author, Coach, Speaker (EP 83: September 13th)

M eliza Farndell's Website

Season 2 Past Guest Interviews (2023):

LM Wilson, author of The Last of the Spirit Drakes (EP 51: Feb. 1)

LM Wilson's Amazon author page Author Linktree

LeRoy A Peters, author of The Edge of the World Series (EP 52: Feb. 8)

LeRoy A Peter's Amazon author page ,The Hunter's Dawn: A Mountain Man Adventure (Saga of the Armstrong Brothers Mountain Man Series Book 4), buy on ,Amazon.com

C. D'Angelo, Author of The Difference and The Visitor (EP 53: Feb. 15th)

C. D'Angelo's Facebook Author Page C. D'Angelo's Webpage

Val Collins, author of the Aoife Walsh Books (EP 54: Feb. 22)

Val Collins Books website Val Collins Books on Facebook Val Collins Books on Instagram

Kirstie Page, Visual Storyteller/Artist (EP 55: March 1st)

Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Facebook Page Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Webpage

Lance Steen Anthony Nielsen, Author of Diamonds in the Sky Series

(EPs 56/57: March 8th/15th)

Lance's Diamonds in the Sky Website Pegasus Bridge The Screenplay on Amazon.com The Outcasts Creative YouTube Channe l

David Gibson, PhD FRSB, Author of Planting Clues: How Plants Solve Crimes.

(EP 58: March 22nd)

Professor Gibson's Website David J. Gibson on Amazon.com (US)

Linaya DiNoto, Science Fiction Author of Lithaflora: The Chrysalis: The Forever After Series (EP 59: March 29)

,Linaya DiNoto's Linktr.ee ,Linaya DiNoto's Book on Amazon.com (US)

Kelly Florence, Screenwriter/Podcaster and Co-Author of 5 books in The Science of Series

(EP 60: April 5)

Kelly Florence's Website Horror Rewind Website

Stephanie LaVigne, Cozy Mystery Author of Headlines, Deadlines, and Lies

(EPs 61/62: April 12/19)

Stephanie LaVigne's Website Stephanie's Amazon.com (US) Author Page

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall), horror author/actor/musician (EP 66 & 67: May 17 & 24)

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) website

Benecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 68: May 31)

Benecia Ponder website

Diann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 69: June 7th)

,Diann Floyd Boehm website

​Angela R. Hughes, Historical Epic Fantasy Author (EP 70: June 14)

,Angela R. Hughes Link Tree

Donna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 71: June 21)

Donna Edman website

Wendy Jo Cerna, Inspirational Author (EP 72: June 28)

Wendy Jo Cerna website

Sabrina Hammonds, Kingdom Connections Podcast and Media Agency (EP 73: July 5)

Kingdom Connections Podcast and Media Agency Websit e Kingdom Connections Podcast & Media Agency on Facebook

Ann Charles, Mixed Genre Mystery Author (EP 74: July 12)

Ann Charles Website

Natacha Deen, YA, Adult, and Non-Fiction Author (EP 75: June 21)

Natasha Deen Website

Kammy Wood, The Modern Wordist, Creative Writing Consultant (EP 76: June 26)

The Modern Wordist Website

Francesca Maria, Horror and Comic Book Author (EP 77: August 2nd)

Francesca Maria's Website

Reenita M. Hora, Author, Creative, Entrepreneur (EP 78 & 79: August 9th & 16th)

Reenita M. Hora's Website

Book Banter EP 80: Chris Denmead

Hello My Happy People,

Today Dianne chats with comic book author and cult movie aficionado, Chris Denmead.

Chris is the host of the midnight horror radio show, The Dr. Chris Radio of Horror. The show broadcasts from Worcester, MA and can be found on 91.3 FM. The show began in Oct, 2007 and airs Sunday nights at 10pm.

Chris is also a graphic novel/comic book author. He has published Vlada, a Dracula Tale in both graphic novel and comic formats. He created the graphic novel with comic book artist Ken Hunt. The premise is based on a gender swap of the classic Dracula story characters.

Chris lives in Framingham, MA where he has one son and a black cat. When he is not writing, Chris enjoys watching movies with his son, playing video games, and working on expanding his comic book collection.

Chris Denmead's Kickstarter Page Chris Denmead's Amazon.com Chris Denmead's Vlada Facebook page Chris Denmead's Vlada Twitter Page Chris Denmead's Vlada Facebook page

Just a few more updates:

Keep watching for more updates on the new Book Banter Magazine coming Oct. 1st, 2023. We will have loads of mystery, thriller, scifi, horror, and anything that goes bump in the night kind of books for children and adults in this premier issue to celebrate our favorite holiday, Halloween!

Coming September 19th, 2023!

The seventh and final installment of the Into the West Saga Serial, Into the West: Family Ties.

The eBook is on pre-sale now on Amazon.

Don't wait, order your copy today and it will automatically download on September 19th.

You are cordially invited to our online eBook Birthday Shower celebration. We have set the pre-sale price for the new eBook for Into the West: Family Ties at just 99¢ so everyone can help give Dianne the best birthday ever. We were going to ask for a birthday card shower to help her celebrate her birthday this year on the opposite side of the planet from her family and friends. But we decided to opt for an eBook Birthday sale instead. This way you get to give Dianne the gift of a paid bestseller that can actually help get her writing career on track and you get the actual gift of a new book for less than the price of even a cheap greeting card and no postage required! Click here for details.

Book Banter with Dianne BurckhardtClick the purple podcast icon to listen to the current episode.,Podcast Links

Listen to our podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt, every Wednesday. Check your favorite podcast provider for listings.

​

Listen to Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt on These Featured Podcast Providers:

BurckhardtBooks.com/podcast ,Buzzsprout ,Apple Podcasts ,Spotify ,Amazon Music and more

Burckhardt Books Pages:

,Subscribe to Our Newsletter ,Members Only Page (Join FREE and get access to exclusive content, lots of freebies, and listen to our Book Banter Interview Archive) Manic Monday Vlogs on TikTokLinktree, QR scan and go code

You can find links to all our importants sites in one place.

Plus, you can find links all the providers who carry our

podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt.

About Dianne:

,Dianne Burckhardt, Award-Winning Indie Author Want to know more about the host of Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt? Check out ,Episode 1: Who Am I? What is a ,Chiari Malformation, a ,Syrinx (Syringomyelia), and ,Hydrocephalus? The Mutant Chronicles video diaries on TikTok

Follow us on TikTok :@burckhardtbooks ,(click underlined text to go)

Support Us:

It's even easier now to support Burckhardt Books and our Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt podcast, many options are no cost to you. ,Click here for more information.

,Buy all of the books in the ,Into the West Saga Serial, on Amazon.com,Just click, ,,HERE

Support Our Book Banter Buddies (2023 Guest Interviews),:

Christopher (Chris) Denmead, Comic Book Author/Podcaster (EP 80: August 23rd)

Chris Denmead's Vlada Facebook Page

Carole T. Beers, Contemporary Western Mystery Author (EP 81: August 6th)

Carole T. Beers' Website

J.C. Fuller, Mystery Author and TikTok Queen (EP 82: September 6th)

J.C. Fuller's Facebooks Page

Meliza Farndell, Author, Coach, Speaker (EP 83: September 13th)

M eliza Farndell's Website

Season 2 Past Guest Interviews (2023):

LM Wilson, author of The Last of the Spirit Drakes (EP 51: Feb. 1)

LM Wilson's Amazon author page Author Linktree

LeRoy A Peters, author of The Edge of the World Series (EP 52: Feb. 8)

LeRoy A Peter's Amazon author page ,The Hunter's Dawn: A Mountain Man Adventure (Saga of the Armstrong Brothers Mountain Man Series Book 4), buy on ,Amazon.com

C. D'Angelo, Author of The Difference and The Visitor (EP 53: Feb. 15th)

C. D'Angelo's Facebook Author Page C. D'Angelo's Webpage

Val Collins, author of the Aoife Walsh Books (EP 54: Feb. 22)

Val Collins Books website Val Collins Books on Facebook Val Collins Books on Instagram

Kirstie Page, Visual Storyteller/Artist (EP 55: March 1st)

Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Facebook Page Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Webpage

Lance Steen Anthony Nielsen, Author of Diamonds in the Sky Series

(EPs 56/57: March 8th/15th)

Lance's Diamonds in the Sky Website Pegasus Bridge The Screenplay on Amazon.com The Outcasts Creative YouTube Channe l

David Gibson, PhD FRSB, Author of Planting Clues: How Plants Solve Crimes.

(EP 58: March 22nd)

Professor Gibson's Website David J. Gibson on Amazon.com (US)

Linaya DiNoto, Science Fiction Author of Lithaflora: The Chrysalis: The Forever After Series (EP 59: March 29)

,Linaya DiNoto's Linktr.ee ,Linaya DiNoto's Book on Amazon.com (US)

Kelly Florence, Screenwriter/Podcaster and Co-Author of 5 books in The Science of Series

(EP 60: April 5)

Kelly Florence's Website Horror Rewind Website

Stephanie LaVigne, Cozy Mystery Author of Headlines, Deadlines, and Lies

(EPs 61/62: April 12/19)

Stephanie LaVigne's Website Stephanie's Amazon.com (US) Author Page

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall), horror author/actor/musician (EP 66 & 67: May 17 & 24)

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) website

Benecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 68: May 31)

Benecia Ponder website

Diann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 69: June 7th)

,Diann Floyd Boehm website

​Angela R. Hughes, Historical Epic Fantasy Author (EP 70: June 14)

,Angela R. Hughes Link Tree

Donna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 71: June 21)

Donna Edman website

Wendy Jo Cerna, Inspirational Author (EP 72: June 28)

Wendy Jo Cerna website

Sabrina Hammonds, Kingdom Connections Podcast and Media Agency (EP 73: July 5)

Kingdom Connections Podcast and Media Agency Websit e Kingdom Connections Podcast & Media Agency on Facebook

Ann Charles, Mixed Genre Mystery Author (EP 74: July 12)

Ann Charles Website

Natacha Deen, YA, Adult, and Non-Fiction Author (EP 75: June 21)

Natasha Deen Website

Kammy Wood, The Modern Wordist, Creative Writing Consultant (EP 76: June 26)

The Modern Wordist Website

Francesca Maria, Horror and Comic Book Author (EP 77: August 2nd)

Francesca Maria's Website

Reenita M. Hora, Author, Creative, Entrepreneur (EP 78 & 79: August 9th & 16th)

Reenita M. Hora's Website

Manic Monday Vlog: I'm So Done Today!

(Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on pexels.com)

Hello My Happy People,

It's late here. Today has been one crappy thing after another. It started with grocery delivery coming an hour and fifteen minutes early, and I paid extra for my delivery time to be at the time I wanted so it fit in my schedule for the day. My day was off course all day after that.

But let's go to the video for the rest...

Have a great week people!

Dianne

Just a few more updates:

Keep watching for more updates on the new Book Banter Magazine coming Oct. 1st, 2023. We will have loads of mystery, thriller, scifi, horror, and anything that goes bump in the night kind of books for children and adults in this premier issue to celebrate our favorite holiday, Halloween!

Coming September 19th, 2023!

The seventh and final installment of the Into the West Saga Serial, Into the West: Family Ties.

The eBook is on pre-sale now on Amazon.

Don't wait, order your copy today and it will automatically download on September 19th.

You are cordially invited to our online eBook Birthday Shower celebration. We have set the pre-sale price for the new eBook for Into the West: Family Ties at just 99¢ so everyone can help give Dianne the best birthday ever. We were going to ask for a birthday card shower to help her celebrate her birthday this year on the opposite side of the planet from her family and friends. But we decided to opt for an eBook Birthday sale instead. This way you get to give Dianne the gift of a paid bestseller that can actually help get her writing career on track and you get the actual gift of a new book for less than the price of even a cheap greeting card and no postage required! Click here for details.

Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt ^ Click to listen now ^,Podcast Links

Listen to our podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt, every Wednesday. Check your favorite podcast provider for listings.

​

Listen to Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt on These Featured Podcast Providers:

BurckhardtBooks.com/podcast ,Buzzsprout ,Apple Podcasts ,Spotify ,Amazon Music and more

Burckhardt Books Pages:

,Subscribe to Our Newsletter ,Members Only Page (Join FREE and get access to exclusive content, lots of freebies, and listen to our Book Banter Interview Archive) Manic Monday Vlogs on TikTokLinktree, QR scan and go code

You can find links to all our importants sites in one place.

Plus, you can find links all the providers who carry our

podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt.

About Dianne:

,Dianne Burckhardt, Award-Winning Indie Author Want to know more about the host of Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt? Check out ,Episode 1: Who Am I? What is a ,Chiari Malformation, a ,Syrinx (Syringomyelia), and ,Hydrocephalus? The Mutant Chronicles video diaries on TikTok

Follow us on TikTok :@burckhardtbooks ,(click underlined text to go)

Support Us:

It's even easier now to support Burckhardt Books and our Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt podcast, many options are no cost to you. ,Click here for more information.

,Buy all of the books in the ,Into the West Saga Serial, on Amazon.com,Just click, ,,HERE

Support Our Book Banter Buddies (2023 Guest Interviews),:

Reenita M. Hora, Author, Creative, Entrepreneur (EP 78 & 79: August 9th & 16th)

Reenita M. Hora's Website

Christopher (Chris) Denmead, Comic Book Author/Podcaster (EP 80: August 23rd)

Chris Denmead's Vlada Facebook Page

Carole T. Beers, Contemporary Western Mystery Author (EP 81: August 6th)

Carole T. Beers' Website

J.C. Fuller, Mystery Author and TikTok Queen (EP 82: September 6th)

J.C. Fuller's Facebooks Page

Meliza Farndell, Author, Coach, Speaker (EP 83: September 13th)

M eliza Farndell's Website

Season 2 Past Guest Interviews (2023):

LM Wilson, author of The Last of the Spirit Drakes (EP 51: Feb. 1)

LM Wilson's Amazon author page Author Linktree

LeRoy A Peters, author of The Edge of the World Series (EP 52: Feb. 8)

LeRoy A Peter's Amazon author page ,The Hunter's Dawn: A Mountain Man Adventure (Saga of the Armstrong Brothers Mountain Man Series Book 4), buy on ,Amazon.com

C. D'Angelo, Author of The Difference and The Visitor (EP 53: Feb. 15th)

C. D'Angelo's Facebook Author Page C. D'Angelo's Webpage

Val Collins, author of the Aoife Walsh Books (EP 54: Feb. 22)

Val Collins Books website Val Collins Books on Facebook Val Collins Books on Instagram

Kirstie Page, Visual Storyteller/Artist (EP 55: March 1st)

Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Facebook Page Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Webpage

Lance Steen Anthony Nielsen, Author of Diamonds in the Sky Series

(EPs 56/57: March 8th/15th)

Lance's Diamonds in the Sky Website Pegasus Bridge The Screenplay on Amazon.com The Outcasts Creative YouTube Channe l

David Gibson, PhD FRSB, Author of Planting Clues: How Plants Solve Crimes.

(EP 58: March 22nd)

Professor Gibson's Website David J. Gibson on Amazon.com (US)

Linaya DiNoto, Science Fiction Author of Lithaflora: The Chrysalis: The Forever After Series (EP 59: March 29)

,Linaya DiNoto's Linktr.ee ,Linaya DiNoto's Book on Amazon.com (US)

Kelly Florence, Screenwriter/Podcaster and Co-Author of 5 books in The Science of Series

(EP 60: April 5)

Kelly Florence's Website Horror Rewind Website

Stephanie LaVigne, Cozy Mystery Author of Headlines, Deadlines, and Lies

(EPs 61/62: April 12/19)

Stephanie LaVigne's Website Stephanie's Amazon.com (US) Author Page

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall), horror author/actor/musician (EP 66 & 67: May 17 & 24)

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) website

Benecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 68: May 31)

Benecia Ponder website

Diann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 69: June 7th)

,Diann Floyd Boehm website

​Angela R. Hughes, Historical Epic Fantasy Author (EP 70: June 14)

,Angela R. Hughes Link Tree

Donna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 71: June 21)

Donna Edman website

Wendy Jo Cerna, Inspirational Author (EP 72: June 28)

Wendy Jo Cerna website

Sabrina Hammonds, Kingdom Connections Podcast and Media Agency (EP 73: July 5)

Kingdom Connections Podcast and Media Agency Websit e Kingdom Connections Podcast & Media Agency on Facebook

Ann Charles, Mixed Genre Mystery Author (EP 74: July 12)

Ann Charles Website

Natacha Deen, YA, Adult, and Non-Fiction Author (EP 75: June 21)

Natasha Deen Website

Kammy Wood, The Modern Wordist, Creative Writing Consultant (EP 76: June 26)

The Modern Wordist Website

Francesca Maria, Horror and Comic Book Author (EP 77: August 2nd)

Francesca Maria's Website

Friday Funnies Blog: Food Fun!!

(Veggie Burger selection)

Hello My Happy People,

It's about 10 PM here and I just remembered I needed to do a blog post. I have been working so hard on finishing up Into the West: Family Ties to have it set to publish September 19th in honor of my birthday. The eBook is on pre-sale now for just 99¢, you can find details about this below. Price goes up October 1st, so don't wait. Get your ebook now and lock in that 99¢ price.

I have also been working on setting up the layout for the new Book Banter Magazine, I started writing Free Bad Haircuts with Each Craniotomy, booked more interviews for Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt Podcast, made promo videos and reels for the podcast, and even managed to get to my writing group's online meeting this past Tuesday. I'm worn out just thinking about all of that. Now you understand why this blog kind of slipped my mind.

I am feeling a bit over stuffed from the veggie burgers tonight, so about some food jokes?

Have a great weekend!

Dianne

Q: Why did the sesame seed have to stay in the casino?

A: Because he was on a roll.

Q: What does a nosey pepper do?

A: Gets jalapeño business.

Q: Where did the broccoli go to find a date?

A: To the salad bar.

Q: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry?

A: If you weren’t so sweet, we wouldn’t be in this jam.

Q: What kind of coffee did they serve on the Titanic?

A: Sanka!

Q: Did you hear the joke about peanut butter?

A: Never mind, I'm not telling you. You might spread it around!

Q: Why do French people like to eat snails?

A: Because they don't like fast food!

Q: What kind of fish love peanut butter?

A: Jellyfish!

Q: What kind of nuts always sound like they're sneezing?

A: Ca-shews!

Q: Why did the banana go to the clinic?

A: It wasn't peeling well!

Q: What candy is good to eat on the playground?

A: Recess pieces.

Q: What dance is a pretzel's favorite?

A: The Twist!

And last but not least ...

Q: What kind of fruit do twins love?

A: Pears!

6 Funny Food Jokes About School

Shelf Stuff

https://youtu.be/GbQ3522oqmoStarbucks - Jim Gaffigan

Intentionally Blank

https://youtu.be/CJnqLoVOKWo

Just a few more updates:

Keep watching for more updates on the new Book Banter Magazine coming Oct. 1st, 2023. We will have loads of mystery, thriller, scifi, horror, and anything that goes bump in the night kind of books for children and adults in this premier issue to celebrate our favorite holiday, Halloween!

Coming September 19th, 2023!

The seventh and final installment of the Into the West Saga Serial, Into the West: Family Ties.

The eBook is on pre-sale now on Amazon.

Don't wait, order your copy today and it will automatically download on September 19th.

You are cordially invited to our online eBook Birthday Shower celebration. We have set the pre-sale price for the new eBook for Into the West: Family Ties at just 99¢ so everyone can help give Dianne the best birthday ever. We were going to ask for a birthday card shower to help her celebrate her birthday this year on the opposite side of the planet from her family and friends. But we decided to opt for an eBook Birthday sale instead. This way you get to give Dianne the gift of a paid bestseller that can actually help get her writing career on track and you get the actual gift of a new book for less than the price of even a cheap greeting card and no postage required! Click here for details.

Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt ^ Click to listen now ^,Podcast Links

Listen to our podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt, every Wednesday. Check your favorite podcast provider for listings.

​

Listen to Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt on These Featured Podcast Providers:

BurckhardtBooks.com/podcast ,Buzzsprout ,Apple Podcasts ,Spotify ,Amazon Music and more

Burckhardt Books Pages:

,Subscribe to Our Newsletter ,Members Only Page (Join FREE and get access to exclusive content, lots of freebies, and listen to our Book Banter Interview Archive) Manic Monday Vlogs on TikTokLinktree, QR scan and go code

You can find links to all our importants sites in one place.

Plus, you can find links all the providers who carry our

podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt.

About Dianne:

,Dianne Burckhardt, Award-Winning Indie Author Want to know more about the host of Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt? Check out ,Episode 1: Who Am I? What is a ,Chiari Malformation, a ,Syrinx (Syringomyelia), and ,Hydrocephalus? The Mutant Chronicles video diaries on TikTok

Follow us on TikTok :@burckhardtbooks ,(click underlined text to go)

Support Us:

It's even easier now to support Burckhardt Books and our Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt podcast, many options are no cost to you. ,Click here for more information.

,Buy all of the books in the ,Into the West Saga Serial, on Amazon.com,Just click, ,,HERE

Support Our Book Banter Buddies (2023 Guest Interviews),:

Reenita M. Hora, Author, Creative, Entrepreneur (EP 78 & 79: August 9th & 16th)

Reenita M. Hora's Website

Christopher (Chris) Denmead, Comic Book Author/Podcaster (EP 80: August 23rd)

Chris Denmead's Vlada Facebook Page

Carole T. Beers, Contemporary Western Mystery Author (EP 81: August 6th)

Carole T. Beers' Website

J.C. Fuller, Mystery Author and TikTok Queen (EP 82: September 6th)

J.C. Fuller's Facebooks Page

Meliza Farndell, Author, Coach, Speaker (EP 83: September 13th)

M eliza Farndell's Website

Season 2 Past Guest Interviews (2023):

LM Wilson, author of The Last of the Spirit Drakes (EP 51: Feb. 1)

LM Wilson's Amazon author page Author Linktree

LeRoy A Peters, author of The Edge of the World Series (EP 52: Feb. 8)

LeRoy A Peter's Amazon author page ,The Hunter's Dawn: A Mountain Man Adventure (Saga of the Armstrong Brothers Mountain Man Series Book 4), buy on ,Amazon.com

C. D'Angelo, Author of The Difference and The Visitor (EP 53: Feb. 15th)

C. D'Angelo's Facebook Author Page C. D'Angelo's Webpage

Val Collins, author of the Aoife Walsh Books (EP 54: Feb. 22)

Val Collins Books website Val Collins Books on Facebook Val Collins Books on Instagram

Kirstie Page, Visual Storyteller/Artist (EP 55: March 1st)

Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Facebook Page Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Webpage

Lance Steen Anthony Nielsen, Author of Diamonds in the Sky Series

(EPs 56/57: March 8th/15th)

Lance's Diamonds in the Sky Website Pegasus Bridge The Screenplay on Amazon.com The Outcasts Creative YouTube Channe l

David Gibson, PhD FRSB, Author of Planting Clues: How Plants Solve Crimes.

(EP 58: March 22nd)

Professor Gibson's Website David J. Gibson on Amazon.com (US)

Linaya DiNoto, Science Fiction Author of Lithaflora: The Chrysalis: The Forever After Series (EP 59: March 29)

,Linaya DiNoto's Linktr.ee ,Linaya DiNoto's Book on Amazon.com (US)

Kelly Florence, Screenwriter/Podcaster and Co-Author of 5 books in The Science of Series

(EP 60: April 5)

Kelly Florence's Website Horror Rewind Website

Stephanie LaVigne, Cozy Mystery Author of Headlines, Deadlines, and Lies

(EPs 61/62: April 12/19)

Stephanie LaVigne's Website Stephanie's Amazon.com (US) Author Page

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall), horror author/actor/musician (EP 66 & 67: May 17 & 24)

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) website

Benecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 68: May 31)

Benecia Ponder website

Diann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 69: June 7th)

,Diann Floyd Boehm website

​Angela R. Hughes, Historical Epic Fantasy Author (EP 70: June 14)

,Angela R. Hughes Link Tree

Donna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 71: June 21)

Donna Edman website

Wendy Jo Cerna, Inspirational Author (EP 72: June 28)

Wendy Jo Cerna website

Sabrina Hammonds, Kingdom Connections Podcast and Media Agency (EP 73: July 5)

Kingdom Connections Podcast and Media Agency Websit e Kingdom Connections Podcast & Media Agency on Facebook

Ann Charles, Mixed Genre Mystery Author (EP 74: July 12)

Ann Charles Website

Natacha Deen, YA, Adult, and Non-Fiction Author (EP 75: June 21)

Natasha Deen Website

Kammy Wood, The Modern Wordist, Creative Writing Consultant (EP 76: June 26)

The Modern Wordist Website

Francesca Maria, Horror and Comic Book Author (EP 77: August 2nd)

Francesca Maria's Website

Book Banter EP 79: Reenita Hora Part 2

Hello My Happy People

​

In part one of this interview, Reenita and I covered a lot of Reenita's extensive background in media and business and had just begun to touch on her personal creative projects.In part two, the we delve more into the comic projects Reenita is developing and her award-winning fiction book. Reenita was even gracious enough to indulge me and read a significant portion from her book, Operation Mom. You are going to love today's episode. Be sure to check out Reenita's social media and follow her on Facebook for new updates on future projects. As dynamic as this woman is, I am sure she will be a force to recon with in the publishing industry and someone you will want to watch!

​​

From her publicist:

Reenita is a founder, executive-level content, operations, and marketing leader, and prolific writer. With multiple years of experience in media, entertainment, communications, tech/innovation and wellness industries in the USA and Asia, she grows organizations, ranging from early stage startups through mid-size businesses, through storytelling, creative marketing and business strategy.

She has served as Head of Marketing at SRI International, Silicon Valley's pioneer science and deep tech research institute, VP of Content at hibooks/Otto Radio producer/presenter for Bloomberg and award-winning host for RTHK Radio 3 in Hong Kong.

Reenita founded, built and sold Ayoma, a health and wellness brand, and has written seven books - five non-fiction and two fiction. She has contributed to The Hindu, South China Morning Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNN, Asian Investor, Times of India and National Geographic Kids, Cartoon Network Asia, Disney and more.

She is a limited partner in the How Women Invest fund which specifically invests in women owned companies. She is working on her next novel and has recently launched Chapter by Episode, a digital publishing platform for immersive chat fiction stories with diverse themes.

Reenita Malhotra Hora's Website Reenita Mal hotra Hora's Amazon.com Page Reenita M. Hora on Facebook Reenita Hora on LinkedIn Reenita M. Hora's Chapter by Episode Reenita's, The Shadow Realm Podcast Reenita's, True Fiction Podcast

Just a few more updates:

Keep watching for more updates on the new Book Banter Magazine coming Oct. 1st, 2023. We will have loads of mystery, thriller, scifi, horror, and anything that goes bump in the night kind of books for children and adults in this premier issue to celebrate our favorite holiday, Halloween!

Coming September 19th, 2023!

The seventh and final instalment of the Into the West Saga Serial, Into the West: Family Ties.

The eBook is on pre-sale now on Amazon.

Don't wait, order your copy today and it will automatically download on September 19th.

You are cordially invited to our online eBook Birthday Shower celebration. We have set the pre-sale price for the new eBook for Into the West: Family Ties at just 99¢ so everyone can help give Dianne the best birthday ever. We were going to ask for a birthday card shower to help her celebrate her birthday this year on the opposite side of the planet from her family and friends. But we decided to opt for an eBook Birthday sale instead. This way you get to give Dianne the gift of a paid bestseller that can actually help get her writing career on track and you get the actual gift of a new book for less than the price of even a cheap greeting card and no postage required! Click here for details.

That's it for the business of things. The podcast is live so don't wait ... go listen now!

Enjoy,

DianneBook Banter with Dianne Burckhardt ^ Click to listen now ^,Podcast Links

Listen to our podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt, every Wednesday. Check your favorite podcast provider for listings.

​

Listen to Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt on These Featured Podcast Providers:

BurckhardtBooks.com/podcast ,Buzzsprout ,Apple Podcasts ,Spotify ,Amazon Music and more

Burckhardt Books Pages:

,Subscribe to Our Newsletter ,Members Only Page (Join FREE and get access to exclusive content, lots of freebies, and listen to our Book Banter Interview Archive) Manic Monday Vlogs on TikTokLinktree, QR scan and go code

You can find links to all our importants sites in one place.

Plus, you can find links all the providers who carry our

podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt.

About Dianne:

,Dianne Burckhardt, Award-Winning Indie Author Want to know more about the host of Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt? Check out ,Episode 1: Who Am I? What is a ,Chiari Malformation, a ,Syrinx (Syringomyelia), and ,Hydrocephalus? The Mutant Chronicles video diaries on TikTok

Follow us on TikTok :@burckhardtbooks ,(click underlined text to go)

Support Us:

It's even easier now to support Burckhardt Books and our Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt podcast, many options are no cost to you. ,Click here for more information.

,Buy all of the books in the ,Into the West Saga Serial, on Amazon.com,Just click, ,,HERE

Support Our Book Banter Buddies (2023 Guest Interviews),:

Reenita M. Hora, Author, Creative, Entrepreneur (EP 78 & 79: August 9th & 16th)

Reenita M. Hora's Website

Christopher (Chris) Denmead, Comic Book Author/Podcastor (EP 80: August 23rd)

Chris Denmead's Vlada Facebook Page

Carole T. Beers, Contemporary Western Mystery Author (EP 81: August 6th)

Carole T. Beers' Website

J.C. Fuller, Mystery Author and TikTok Queen (EP 82: September 6th)

J.C. Fuller's Facebooks Page

Meliza Farndell, Author, Coach, Speaker (EP 83: September 13th)

M eliza Farndell's Website

Season 2 Past Guest Interviews (2023):

LM Wilson, author of The Last of the Spirit Drakes (EP 51: Feb. 1)

LM Wilson's Amazon author page Author Linktree

LeRoy A Peters, author of The Edge of the World Series (EP 52: Feb. 8)

LeRoy A Peter's Amazon author page ,The Hunter's Dawn: A Mountain Man Adventure (Saga of the Armstrong Brothers Mountain Man Series Book 4), buy on ,Amazon.com

C. D'Angelo, Author of The Difference and The Visitor (EP 53: Feb. 15th)

C. D'Angelo's Facebook Author Page C. D'Angelo's Webpage

Val Collins, author of the Aoife Walsh Books (EP 54: Feb. 22)

Val Collins Books website Val Collins Books on Facebook Val Collins Books on Instagram

Kirstie Page, Visual Storyteller/Artist (EP 55: March 1st)

Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Facebook Page Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Webpage

Lance Steen Anthony Nielsen, Author of Diamonds in the Sky Series

(EPs 56/57: March 8th/15th)

Lance's Diamonds in the Sky Website Pegasus Bridge The Screenplay on Amazon.com The Outcasts Creative YouTube Channe l

David Gibson, PhD FRSB, Author of Planting Clues: How Plants Solve Crimes.

(EP 58: March 22nd)

Professor Gibson's Website David J. Gibson on Amazon.com (US)

Linaya DiNoto, Science Fiction Author of Lithaflora: The Chrysalis: The Forever After Series (EP 59: March 29)

,Linaya DiNoto's Linktr.ee ,Linaya DiNoto's Book on Amazon.com (US)

Kelly Florence, Screenwriter/Podcaster and Co-Author of 5 books in The Science of Series

(EP 60: April 5)

Kelly Florence's Website Horror Rewind Website

Stephanie LaVigne, Cozy Mystery Author of Headlines, Deadlines, and Lies

(EPs 61/62: April 12/19)

Stephanie LaVigne's Website Stephanie's Amazon.com (US) Author Page

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall), horror author/actor/musician (EP 66 & 67: May 17 & 24)

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) website

Benecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 68: May 31)

Benecia Ponder website

Diann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 69: June 7th)

,Diann Floyd Boehm website

​Angela R. Hughes, Historical Epic Fantasy Author (EP 70: June 14)

,Angela R. Hughes Link Tree

Donna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 71: June 21)

Donna Edman website

Wendy Jo Cerna, Inspirational Author (EP 72: June 28)

Wendy Jo Cerna website

Sabrina Hammonds, Kingdom Connections Podcast and Media Agency (EP 73: July 5)

Kingdom Connections Podcast and Media Agency Websit e Kingdom Connections Podcast & Media Agency on Facebook

Ann Charles, Mixed Genre Mystery Author (EP 74: July 12)

Ann Charles Website

Natacha Deen, YA, Adult, and Non-Fiction Author (EP 75: June 21)

Natasha Deen Website

Kammy Wood, The Modern Wordist, Creative Writing Consultant (EP 76: June 26)

The Modern Wordist Website

Francesca Maria, Horror and Comic Book Author (EP 77: August 2nd)

Francesca Maria's Website

Manic Monday Vlog: Time to Celebrate!

(Photo by: Tima Miroshnichenko on www.pexels.com)

Hello My Happy People,

The final edits are in from my editor and I will work on those Thursday. I have to get my podcast ready to go tomorrow and I always reserve Wednesdays to take care of any technical issues with the podcast. I might be able to get to the edits sooner, but the plan is for Thursday.

Once the edits are done, I will do one final check of everything and then load it up and just wait for September 19th to hit for everything to go live! This last book is probably the easiest launch for a book, once I finished the actual writing. I think I finally figured out that I should give myself at least one month between final edits and the actual publication date to make sure I have time for quality checks, advertising, discussing feedback on the book, and maybe talking to people about leaving reviews.

So far the reviews I have are good. Even my editor raved about it and I pay him no matter if he likes it or not. So to have him tell me how much he enjoyed reading it means a lot to me. Now if I can just get the plotting done for the two new books and get my two magazines laid out ... I'm golden!

Just a few more updates:

Keep watching for more updates on the new Book Banter Magazine coming Oct. 1st, 2023. We will have loads of mystery, thriller, scifi, horror, and anything that goes bump in the night kind of books for children and adults in this premier issue to celebrate our favorite holiday, Halloween!

Coming September 19th, 2023!

The seventh and final instalment of the Into the West Saga Serial, Into the West: Family Ties.

The eBook is on pre-sale now on Amazon.

Don't wait, order your copy today and it will automatically download on September 19th.

You are cordially invited to our online eBook Birthday Shower celebration. We have set the pre-sale price for the new eBook for Into the West: Family Ties at just 99¢ so everyone can help give Dianne the best birthday ever. We were going to ask for a birthday card shower to help her celebrate her birthday this year on the opposite side of the planet from her family and friends. But we decided to opt for an eBook Birthday sale instead. This way you get to give Dianne the gift of a paid bestseller that can actually help get her writing career on track and you get the actual gift of a new book for less than the price of even a cheap greeting card and no postage required! Click here for details.

And now the Manic Monday Vlog:

Enjoy,

DianneBook Banter with Dianne Burckhardt ^ Click to listen now ^,Podcast Links

Listen to our podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt, every Wednesday. Check your favorite podcast provider for listings.

​

Listen to Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt on These Featured Podcast Providers:

BurckhardtBooks.com/podcast ,Buzzsprout ,Apple Podcasts ,Spotify ,Amazon Music and more

Burckhardt Books Pages:

,Subscribe to Our Newsletter ,Members Only Page (Join FREE and get access to exclusive content, lots of freebies, and listen to our Book Banter Interview Archive) Manic Monday Vlogs on TikTokLinktree, QR scan and go code

You can find links to all our importants sites in one place.

Plus, you can find links all the providers who carry our

podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt.

About Dianne:

,Dianne Burckhardt, Award-Winning Indie Author Want to know more about the host of Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt? Check out ,Episode 1: Who Am I? What is a ,Chiari Malformation, a ,Syrinx (Syringomyelia), and ,Hydrocephalus? The Mutant Chronicles video diaries on TikTok

Follow us on TikTok :@burckhardtbooks ,(click underlined text to go)

Support Us:

It's even easier now to support Burckhardt Books and our Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt podcast, many options are no cost to you. ,Click here for more information.

,Buy all of the books in the ,Into the West Saga Serial, on Amazon.com,Just click, ,,HERE

Support Our Book Banter Buddies (2023 Guest Interviews),:

Reenita M. Hora, Author, Creative, Entrepreneur (EP 78 & 79: August 9th & 16th)

Reenita M. Hora's Website

Christopher (Chris) Denmead, Comic Book Author/Podcastor (EP 80: August 23rd)

Chris Denmead's Vlada Facebook Page

Carole T. Beers, Contemporary Western Mystery Author (EP 81: August 6th)

Carole T. Beers' Website

J.C. Fuller, Mystery Author (EP 82: September 6th)

J.C. Fuller's Facebooks Page

Season 2 Past Guest Interviews (2023):

LM Wilson, author of The Last of the Spirit Drakes (EP 51: Feb. 1)

LM Wilson's Amazon author page Author Linktree

LeRoy A Peters, author of The Edge of the World Series (EP 52: Feb. 8)

LeRoy A Peter's Amazon author page ,The Hunter's Dawn: A Mountain Man Adventure (Saga of the Armstrong Brothers Mountain Man Series Book 4), buy on ,Amazon.com

C. D'Angelo, Author of The Difference and The Visitor (EP 53: Feb. 15th)

C. D'Angelo's Facebook Author Page C. D'Angelo's Webpage

Val Collins, author of the Aoife Walsh Books (EP 54: Feb. 22)

Val Collins Books website Val Collins Books on Facebook Val Collins Books on Instagram

Kirstie Page, Visual Storyteller/Artist (EP 55: March 1st)

Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Facebook Page Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Webpage

Lance Steen Anthony Nielsen, Author of Diamonds in the Sky Series

(EPs 56/57: March 8th/15th)

Lance's Diamonds in the Sky Website Pegasus Bridge The Screenplay on Amazon.com The Outcasts Creative YouTube Channe l

David Gibson, PhD FRSB, Author of Planting Clues: How Plants Solve Crimes.

(EP 58: March 22nd)

Professor Gibson's Website David J. Gibson on Amazon.com (US)

Linaya DiNoto, Science Fiction Author of Lithaflora: The Chrysalis: The Forever After Series (EP 59: March 29)

,Linaya DiNoto's Linktr.ee ,Linaya DiNoto's Book on Amazon.com (US)

Kelly Florence, Screenwriter/Podcaster and Co-Author of 5 books in The Science of Series

(EP 60: April 5)

Kelly Florence's Website Horror Rewind Website

Stephanie LaVigne, Cozy Mystery Author of Headlines, Deadlines, and Lies

(EPs 61/62: April 12/19)

Stephanie LaVigne's Website Stephanie's Amazon.com (US) Author Page

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall), horror author/actor/musician (EP 66 & 67: May 17 & 24)

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) website

Benecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 68: May 31)

Benecia Ponder website

Diann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 69: June 7th)

,Diann Floyd Boehm website

​Angela R. Hughes, Historical Epic Fantasy Author (EP 70: June 14)

,Angela R. Hughes Link Tree

Donna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 71: June 21)

Donna Edman website

Wendy Jo Cerna, Inspirational Author (EP 72: June 28)

Wendy Jo Cerna website

Sabrina Hammonds, Kingdom Connections Podcast and Media Agency (EP 73: July 5)

Kingdom Connections Podcast and Media Agency Websit e Kingdom Connections Podcast & Media Agency on Facebook

Ann Charles, Mixed Genre Mystery Author (EP 74: July 12)

Ann Charles Website

Natacha Deen, YA, Adult, and Non-Fiction Author (EP 75: June 21)

Natasha Deen Website

Kammy Wood, The Modern Wordist, Creative Writing Consultant (EP 76: June 26)

The Modern Wordist Website

Francesca Maria, Horror and Comic Book Author (EP 77: August 2nd)

Francesca Maria's Website