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August 2, 2023
Book Banter EP 77: Francesca Maria

Hello My Happy People,
Oh my goodness! I am rushing like mad right now. I was just boppin' along finishing up my edits on the podcast and getting ready to broadcast everything, when I realized I had not created any of the promo images for Francesca's episode. I do not know how I missed that. Usually I do a bulk creation day and do several authors at once, but I am still trying to find some good images for one author and I think that is why I just forgot to create them.
Luckily, I have templates saved for all the images I typically need so I just had to drag and drop the new images for Francesca's episode into the base images. So here we are!
If you love horror, comic books, audiobooks, or anthologies with several engaging short stories ... I have your new favorite author! Francesca and I had such a great conversation and we even identified with each other over a few childhood memories. So check out her bio below and then go listen to her episode. When you are finished, be sure to mark your calendar for our October 25th Halloween episode. There was a large portion of my conversation Francesca which I purposely cut out to save for the October episode. I explain all about it in today's show.
So don't wait ... go listen now!
Enjoy,
DianneFrom her website:
Francesca Maria has been penning horror stories since she was able to pick up a pen and write at the age of six. This fascination with horror was spurred by her insatiable quest to uncover what was haunting her house as a child. Now in her late forties, Francesca is still haunted by her childhood home which continues to invade her dreams.
Francesca has spent 19 years as the co-owner of Black Cat Comics in Northern California and has been reading comics for over two decades. She is an avid fan of Neil Gaiman, Tom King, Stephen King, Tom Taylor, Geoff Johns and Jeph Loeb. When she's not reading and writing horror, Francesca visits haunted places and records their histories.
Francesca is a former journalist, a published author and a graduate from University of California at Berkeley.
Francesca is also a psychic medium and detective and uses her knowledge of the other world to aid in her storytelling. She has a black belt in Taekwondo, drives a '53 Chevy truck and drums until her hands bleed.
You can find her work in Crystal Lake's Flash Fiction monthly contests, the upcoming Death's Garden Revisited anthology, Black Cat Chronicles and her debut release of her short story collection: THEY HIDE: SHORT STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK, is out now!
Francesca is the co-chair for the San Francisco Bay Area Horror Writers Association Chapter.Francesca Maria's Website
Francesca Maria's Website Francesca Maria's Amazon.com Author Page Francesca Maria's Black Cat Publishing (Black Cat Chronicles Comic Book Series) Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt
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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
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Support Our Book Banter Buddies (2023 Guest Interviews),:
Francesca Maria, Horror and Comic Book Author (EP 77: August 2nd)
Francesca Maria's WebsiteReenita M. Hora, Author, Creative, Entrepreneur (EP 78 & 79: August 9th & 16th)
Reenita M. Hora's WebsiteChristopher (Chris) Denmead, Comic Book Author/Podcastor (EP 80: August 23rd)
Chris Denmead's Vlada Facebook PageSeason 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 LinktreeLeRoy 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.comC. D'Angelo, Author of The Difference and The Visitor (EP 53: Feb. 15th)
C. D'Angelo's Facebook Author Page C. D'Angelo's WebpageVal Collins, author of the Aoife Walsh Books (EP 54: Feb. 22)
Val Collins Books website Val Collins Books on Facebook Val Collins Books on InstagramKirstie Page, Visual Storyteller/Artist (EP 55: March 1st)
Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Facebook Page Kirstie Page's Remember When Art WebpageLance 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 lDavid 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 WebsiteStephanie 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 PageNzondi (Ace Antonio Hall), horror author/actor/musician (EP 66 & 67: May 17 & 24)
Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) websiteBenecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 68: May 31)
Benecia Ponder websiteDiann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 69: June 7th)
,Diann Floyd Boehm websiteAngela R. Hughes, Historical Epic Fantasy Author (EP 70: June 14)
,Angela R. Hughes Link TreeDonna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 71: June 21)
Donna Edman websiteWendy Jo Cerna, Inspirational Author (EP 72: June 28)
Wendy Jo Cerna websiteSabrina 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 FacebookAnn Charles, Mixed Genre Mystery Author (EP 74: July 12)
Ann Charles WebsiteNatacha Deen, YA, Adult, and Non-Fiction Author (EP 75: June 21)
Natasha Deen WebsiteKammy Wood, The Modern Wordist, Creative Writing Consultant (EP 76: June 26)
The Modern Wordist WebsiteJuly 31, 2023
Manic Monday Vlog: So Tired!!!

Hello My Happy People,
So much is going on here and it is already about 10 PM and I still need to finish my one chapter of edits for the day so let's just go to the video!
Have a great week people!
Enjoy,
DianneManic Monday Vlog Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt
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Linktree, 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 :@ burckhardt_books ,(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),:
Kammy Wood, The Modern Wordist, Creative Writing Consultant (EP 76: June 26)
The Modern Wordist WebsiteFrancesca Maria, Horror and Comic Book Author (EP 77: August 2nd)
Francesca Maria's WebsiteReenita M. Hora, Author, Creative, Entrepreneur (EP 78 & 79: August 9th & 16th)
Reenita M. Hora's WebsiteChristopher (Chris) Denmead, Comic Book Author/Podcastor (EP 80: August 23rd)
Chris Denmead's Vlada Facebook PageSeason 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 LinktreeLeRoy 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.comC. D'Angelo, Author of The Difference and The Visitor (EP 53: Feb. 15th)
C. D'Angelo's Facebook Author Page C. D'Angelo's WebpageVal Collins, author of the Aoife Walsh Books (EP 54: Feb. 22)
Val Collins Books website Val Collins Books on Facebook Val Collins Books on InstagramKirstie Page, Visual Storyteller/Artist (EP 55: March 1st)
Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Facebook Page Kirstie Page's Remember When Art WebpageLance 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 lDavid 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 WebsiteStephanie 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 PageNzondi (Ace Antonio Hall), horror author/actor/musician (EP 66 & 67: May 17 & 24)
Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) websiteBenecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 68: May 31)
Benecia Ponder websiteDiann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 69: June 7th)
,Diann Floyd Boehm websiteAngela R. Hughes, Historical Epic Fantasy Author (EP 70: June 14)
,Angela R. Hughes Link TreeDonna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 71: June 21)
Donna Edman websiteWendy Jo Cerna, Inspirational Author (EP 72: June 28)
Wendy Jo Cerna websiteSabrina 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 FacebookAnn Charles, Mixed Genre Mystery Author (EP 74: July 12)
Ann Charles WebsiteNatacha Deen, YA, Adult, and Non-Fiction Author (EP 75: June 21)
Natasha Deen WebsiteJuly 28, 2023
Friday Funnies: Getting Older!

(From left to right: my sister, Dianne Burckhardt, mom [D. S. Stephens])
Hello My Happy People,
Today is the perfect day to talk about getting older as it is my mother's (D.S. Stephens') birthday! If you would like to join the celebration, just go to our ,Burckhardt Book Facebook page (
Unfortunately, we were not able to make it back to the US to be with her today, but my sister and some of her family were able to make the trip to Kansas to help Mom celebrate. We hope to make up for lost time when we go visit at the holidays.
A quick update on our current Burckhardt Books projects:
Edits are slowly progressing on Into the West; Family Ties but still progressing. Outlines are being developed for The Touch and Free Bad Haircuts with Each Craniotomy The new podcast companion magazine Book Banter Magazine is coming along nicely and the layouts are starting to come together. We are setting up the plan for a holiday book buying guide magazine special issue featuring books from all the guest authors from season one and two of Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt. More great guests are scheduled for August: two comic book authors and an incredible author who almost defies categorization.I know I am forgetting something, but as I cannot remember what I forgot, let's just go with these.
And now ... on with the jokes and let's kick off this weekend with some laughs!
(Happy Birthday, MOM!!!)
Enjoy,
DianneQ: What should you do if you lose something in a retirement home?
A: Keep looking until you have searched every nook and granny:
Q: What do you call it when and old-time hockey players scores three goals?
A: A gerihat-trick!
Q: Why are pastry chefs always surprised when they turn 80?
A: Because old age always crepes up on them.
Q: Why did the old baker have a bad reputation?
A: It was rumored that she was an old tarte.
Q: How are stars like false teeth?
A: They both come out at night!
Q: Would you ever try a pole dancing class?
A: No. At my age, the only pole dancing I could do is on to the safety bar in the shower.
Q: How do you know you are really old?
A: When you have a party and the neighbors don't even notice.
Q: How do you know you are really old?
A: When people start to politely suggest that you start lying about your age.
Q: Do you mind when people point out how old you are?
A: Nope! It's much better than the alternative.
And last but not least ...
Q: Why do car enthusiasts age so well?
A: Because they don't get old, them just become a classic!
Ray Romano's Best Advice for Getting Olderhttps://youtu.be/YqfBeyze_FsTyrone Tries To Make Things Better | George SchlatterRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
https://youtu.be/l5w4Ma1D1TEBook Banter with Dianne Burckhardt
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,Podcast LinksListen to our podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt, every Wednesday. Check your favorite podcast provider for listings.
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BurckhardtBooks.com/podcast ,Buzzsprout ,Apple Podcasts ,Spotify ,Amazon Music and moreBurckhardt 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 TikTok
Linktree, 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 :@ burckhardt_books ,(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),:
Kammy Wood, The Modern Wordist, Creative Writing Consultant (EP 76: June 26)
The Modern Wordist WebsiteFrancesca Maria, Horror and Comic Book Author (EP 77: August 2nd)
Francesca Maria's WebsiteReenita M. Hora, Author, Creative, Entrepreneur (EP 78 & 79: August 9th & 16th)
Reenita M. Hora's WebsiteChristopher (Chris) Denmead, Comic Book Author/Podcastor (EP 80: August 23rd)
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 LinktreeLeRoy 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.comC. D'Angelo, Author of The Difference and The Visitor (EP 53: Feb. 15th)
C. D'Angelo's Facebook Author Page C. D'Angelo's WebpageVal Collins, author of the Aoife Walsh Books (EP 54: Feb. 22)
Val Collins Books website Val Collins Books on Facebook Val Collins Books on InstagramKirstie Page, Visual Storyteller/Artist (EP 55: March 1st)
Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Facebook Page Kirstie Page's Remember When Art WebpageLance 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 lDavid 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 WebsiteStephanie 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 PageNzondi (Ace Antonio Hall), horror author/actor/musician (EP 66 & 67: May 17 & 24)
Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) websiteBenecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 68: May 31)
Benecia Ponder websiteDiann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 69: June 7th)
,Diann Floyd Boehm websiteAngela R. Hughes, Historical Epic Fantasy Author (EP 70: June 14)
,Angela R. Hughes Link TreeDonna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 71: June 21)
Donna Edman websiteWendy Jo Cerna, Inspirational Author (EP 72: June 28)
Wendy Jo Cerna websiteSabrina 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 FacebookAnn Charles, Mixed Genre Mystery Author (EP 74: July 12)
Ann Charles WebsiteNatacha Deen, YA, Adult, and Non-Fiction Author (EP 75: June 21)
Natasha Deen WebsiteJuly 26, 2023
Book Banter EP 76: Kammy Wood Interview!
https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2c304a_ff5fd013edd44c749913fc6553f95561/1080p/mp4/file.mp4Kammy Wood The Modern Wordist (Editor, Author Coach, Ghostwriter) EP 76: July 26th
In today's episode, I get to chat with an old friend, Kammy Wood. For as long as I can remember, Kammy has been an avid reader and lover of words so it made perfect sense to learn Kammy started her own business working with words and writers. Bio Provided by Kammy Wood:The first hints of Kammy’s love of words appeared at age two, when she “read” books aloud, including classics like Caps For Sale. She readily retold the stories by looking at the pictures, and astounded unknowing adults with her interpretations of selections from the Captain Kangaroo catalog.By age nine, her editorial inclinations emerged — she “rewrote” TV show plots on the fly, and pointed out typos in advertising copy to family and friends. She was gifted a typewriter as a teen. Then a word processor. Then another. Then a computer. You get the point. She wrote a lot, and for her own entertainment.She earned a BA in English from Emporia State University in 1999, and went to work at her local Barnes and Noble soon after, which led to a 17-year career. In 2010, while still at B&N, she started her freelance editing and proofreading business, helping authors and business clients with hundreds of projects over the course of 10-plus years.In 2023, she launched The Modern Wordist, expanding her services to include creative writing coaching and consulting, ghostwriting, and co-writing as a way to help even more people create great books and content.
The Modern Wordist Website The Modern Wordist on Facebook Kammy Wood, The Modern Wordist on LinkedIn Harvard Class on Managing Happiness (mentioned in interview)Don't forget to subscribe to Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt so you never miss a great industry insider or author interview. Because if you love books like we do, you do not want to miss this podcast!
Don't wait ... go listen now.
Enjoy,
DianneBook Banter with Dianne Burckhardt
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BurckhardtBooks.com/podcast ,Buzzsprout ,Apple Podcasts ,Spotify ,Amazon Music and moreBurckhardt 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 TikTok
Linktree, 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 :@ burckhardt_books ,(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),:
Kammy Wood, The Modern Wordist, Creative Writing Consultant (EP 76: June 26)
The Modern Wordist WebsiteFrancesca Maria, Horror and Comic Book Author (EP 77: August 2nd)
Francesca Maria's WebsiteReenita M. Hora, Author, Creative, Entrepreneur (EP 78 & 79: August 9th & 16th)
Reenita M. Hora's WebsiteChristopher (Chris) Denmead, Comic Book Author/Podcastor (EP 80: August 23rd)
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 LinktreeLeRoy 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.comC. D'Angelo, Author of The Difference and The Visitor (EP 53: Feb. 15th)
C. D'Angelo's Facebook Author Page C. D'Angelo's WebpageVal Collins, author of the Aoife Walsh Books (EP 54: Feb. 22)
Val Collins Books website Val Collins Books on Facebook Val Collins Books on InstagramKirstie Page, Visual Storyteller/Artist (EP 55: March 1st)
Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Facebook Page Kirstie Page's Remember When Art WebpageLance 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 lDavid 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 WebsiteStephanie 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 PageNzondi (Ace Antonio Hall), horror author/actor/musician (EP 66 & 67: May 17 & 24)
Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) websiteBenecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 68: May 31)
Benecia Ponder websiteDiann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 69: June 7th)
,Diann Floyd Boehm websiteAngela R. Hughes, Historical Epic Fantasy Author (EP 70: June 14)
,Angela R. Hughes Link TreeDonna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 71: June 21)
Donna Edman websiteWendy Jo Cerna, Inspirational Author (EP 72: June 28)
Wendy Jo Cerna websiteSabrina 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 FacebookAnn Charles, Mixed Genre Mystery Author (EP 74: July 12)
Ann Charles WebsiteNatacha Deen, YA, Adult, and Non-Fiction Author (EP 75: June 21)
Natasha Deen WebsiteJuly 24, 2023
Manic Monday Vlog: Sleep Deprived!

Hello My Happy People,
Too tired to think of witty comments so let's just roll the vlog!
Have a great week people!
Dianne Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt
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Listen to Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt on These Featured Podcast Providers:
BurckhardtBooks.com/podcast ,Buzzsprout ,Apple Podcasts ,Spotify ,Amazon Music and moreBurckhardt 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 TikTok
Linktree, 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 :@ burckhardt_books ,(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),:
Natacha Deen, YA, Adult, and Non-Fiction Author (EP 75: June 21)
Natasha Deen WebsiteKammy Wood, The Modern Wordist, Creative Writing Consultant (EP 76: June 26)
The Modern Wordist WebsiteSeason 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 LinktreeLeRoy 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.comC. D'Angelo, Author of The Difference and The Visitor (EP 53: Feb. 15th)
C. D'Angelo's Facebook Author Page C. D'Angelo's WebpageVal Collins, author of the Aoife Walsh Books (EP 54: Feb. 22)
Val Collins Books website Val Collins Books on Facebook Val Collins Books on InstagramKirstie Page, Visual Storyteller/Artist (EP 55: March 1st)
Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Facebook Page Kirstie Page's Remember When Art WebpageLance 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 lDavid 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 WebsiteStephanie 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 PageNzondi (Ace Antonio Hall), horror author/actor/musician (EP 66 & 67: May 17 & 24)
Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) websiteBenecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 68: May 31)
Benecia Ponder websiteDiann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 69: June 7th)
,Diann Floyd Boehm websiteAngela R. Hughes, Historical Epic Fantasy Author (EP 70: June 14)
,Angela R. Hughes Link TreeDonna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 71: June 21)
Donna Edman websiteWendy Jo Cerna, Inspirational Author (EP 72: June 28)
Wendy Jo Cerna websiteSabrina 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 FacebookAnn Charles, Mixed Genre Mystery Author (EP 74: July 12)
Ann Charles WebsiteJuly 22, 2023
Friday Funnies: Post Migraine Edition!

Hello My Happy People,
As I am sure you can guess from the title of today's blog, I am just now coming off of a three day migraine. I really hate when those hit. As you may know, one of the neurological conditions I have is hydrocephalus. This causes higher than normal pressure in my head. When a low pressure weather front comes through like we just had here in Düsseldorf, it is actually very painful for me. The lower the barometric pressure drops, the more painful it is.
We still have storms in our area and the pressure is still lower than normal, but it has let up enough that I am able to function today. Yesterday was 100% a no go! My husband says he can always gauge how much pain I am in by how much of my eyes he can see when I am talking to him. If I actually close my eyes a bit while we are talking, he just sends me to bed.
So today I am playing catch up on the work I was not able to keep up with the last three days, like this blog. I have got more great author interview coming up in August starting off with comic book author Chris Denmead. The following week we have the incredible writer, creator, and executive producer, Reenita Malhotra Hora. Then we have another comic book author Francesca Maria. I have been actively seeking comic book authors since I started this podcast (because I am a HUGE comic book fan) and now I actually have two coming up. I am also just pinching myself that I get to chat with Reenita M. Hora. When you hear her interview, you will understand why!
Things are coming along great for the new magazine, Book Banter Magazine. I am also planning to put out a holiday buying guide for Christmas, featuring work from our guest authors.
But for now I have laundry to finish, a book to edit (Part 7 - Into the West: Family Ties) and two to read so let's get to the jokes!
Have a great weekend people!
Dianne
Don't forget to get your free EBOOk and Audiobook this weekend. Feel free to share the links with all your friends! July 19th - 23rd!!https://tinyurl.com/FreeEBook4EP75
https://tinyurl.com/FreeAudiobook4EP75
Q: What is the sun’s favorite accessory?
A: It's Ray-bans.
Q: Did you hear Jackie Chan and Chuck Norris fought on the beach?
A: They faced off in sand-to-sand combat.
Q: How do you catch a squirrel?
A: Climb a tree and act like a nut.
Q: What is a cow’s favorite thing to do in summer?
A: It likes to go to the mooo-vies.
Q: Where do pirates like to swim?
A: The aarrrrr-ctic ocean.
Q: Why don’t skeletons like summer?
A: They have no body to go with to the beach.
Q: Why did the sun go to school?
A: It wanted to get brighter.
Q: How does the sun cut its hair?
A: Eclipse it.
Q: Why was the sun mad at the clouds?
A: It didn’t like being overshadowed.
Q. What crashes on the shore of tiny beaches?
A: Micro-waves.
Q: What do you call a spellcaster who lives at the beach?
A: A sand-witch.
And last but not least ...
Q: How does the ocean floor know what is going on in the world?
A: It always follows current events.
"Why Do I Have a Big Family?"Jim Gaffigan Stand up (Mr.Universe)
https://youtu.be/y2jrOBDX4oEBook Banter with Dianne Burckhardt
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,Podcast LinksListen to our podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt, every Wednesday. Check your favorite podcast provider for listings.
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Linktree, 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 :@ burckhardt_books ,(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,
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Support Our Book Banter Buddies (2023 Guest Interviews),:
Natacha Deen, YA, Adult, and Non-Fiction Author (EP 75: June 21)
Natasha Deen WebsiteKammy Wood, The Modern Wordist, Creative Writing Consultant (EP 76: June 26)
The Modern Wordist WebsiteSeason 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 LinktreeLeRoy 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.comC. D'Angelo, Author of The Difference and The Visitor (EP 53: Feb. 15th)
C. D'Angelo's Facebook Author Page C. D'Angelo's WebpageVal Collins, author of the Aoife Walsh Books (EP 54: Feb. 22)
Val Collins Books website Val Collins Books on Facebook Val Collins Books on InstagramKirstie Page, Visual Storyteller/Artist (EP 55: March 1st)
Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Facebook Page Kirstie Page's Remember When Art WebpageLance 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 lDavid 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 WebsiteStephanie 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 PageNzondi (Ace Antonio Hall), horror author/actor/musician (EP 66 & 67: May 17 & 24)
Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) websiteBenecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 68: May 31)
Benecia Ponder websiteDiann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 69: June 7th)
,Diann Floyd Boehm websiteAngela R. Hughes, Historical Epic Fantasy Author (EP 70: June 14)
,Angela R. Hughes Link TreeDonna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 71: June 21)
Donna Edman websiteWendy Jo Cerna, Inspirational Author (EP 72: June 28)
Wendy Jo Cerna websiteSabrina 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 FacebookAnn Charles, Mixed Genre Mystery Author (EP 74: July 12)
Ann Charles WebsiteJuly 19, 2023
Book Banter EP 75: Natasha Deen Interview

Hello My Happy People,
Today is a great day for many reasons!
First, today is our 75th episode of Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt. When I started this podcast in 2022, I did it as a way to advertise my own books, the Into the West Saga Serial. I never imagined it would catch on like this and I would be interviewing award-winning, bestselling authors every week. It is amazing!
To celebrate, I am going to be giving away the eBook and beta version audiobook of Into the West: The Orphan Train, the award-winning first book in my Into the West Saga Serial. The seventh and final book in that serial, Into the West: Family Ties, is being edited for release now. The free books will be available starting July 19th until July 23rd, 2023.
Available July 19th - 23rd!!
,https://tinyurl.com/FreeEBook4EP75
,https://tinyurl.com/FreeAudiobook4EP75
Second, I got to chat with the incredible Natasha Deen. She has an impressive catalog of books for young readers, young adults, and adult readers. Her Spooky Sleuths series just released a fourth book to add to her lineup.
If you have a young reader who like mysteries with a spooky (but not too spooky) edge to them, you should check out Natasha Deen. I personally love her books for many reasons. They are well written, imaginative, and they are not your run of the mill book series. Natasha's books are very inclusive by design. She often has characters from various ethnic backgrounds, gender identifications, abilities, and age ranges. Her stories are representative of the world around us, because representation is important.
Natasha Deen Website Natasha Deen on Amazon.com Natasha Deen on YouTubeSo let's start celebrating seventy-five episodes of Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt!
Be sure to get your free books downloads from Burchardt Books and then listen to the interview with Natasha Deen.
While you are listening to the podcast be sure to subscribe so you never miss a great author interview. Because, if you love books like we do, you do not want to miss this podcast!
Enjoy!
DianneBook Banter with Dianne Burckhardt
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,Podcast LinksListen 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 moreBurckhardt 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 TikTok
Linktree, 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 :@ burckhardt_books ,(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),:
Natacha Deen, YA, Adult, and Non-Fiction Author (EP 75: June 21)
Natasha Deen WebsiteKammy Wood, The Modern Wordist, Creative Writing Consultant (EP 76: June 26)
The Modern Wordist WebsiteSeason 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 LinktreeLeRoy 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.comC. D'Angelo, Author of The Difference and The Visitor (EP 53: Feb. 15th)
C. D'Angelo's Facebook Author Page C. D'Angelo's WebpageVal Collins, author of the Aoife Walsh Books (EP 54: Feb. 22)
Val Collins Books website Val Collins Books on Facebook Val Collins Books on InstagramKirstie Page, Visual Storyteller/Artist (EP 55: March 1st)
Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Facebook Page Kirstie Page's Remember When Art WebpageLance 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 lDavid 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 WebsiteStephanie 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 PageNzondi (Ace Antonio Hall), horror author/actor/musician (EP 66 & 67: May 17 & 24)
Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) websiteBenecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 68: May 31)
Benecia Ponder websiteDiann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 69: June 7th)
,Diann Floyd Boehm websiteAngela R. Hughes, Historical Epic Fantasy Author (EP 70: June 14)
,Angela R. Hughes Link TreeDonna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 71: June 21)
Donna Edman websiteWendy Jo Cerna, Inspirational Author (EP 72: June 28)
Wendy Jo Cerna websiteSabrina 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 FacebookAnn Charles, Mixed Genre Mystery Author (EP 74: July 12)
Ann Charles WebsiteJuly 18, 2023
Manic Monday Vlog: On Tuesday Again!

Photo by Karolina Grabowska on p,exels.com
Hello My Happy People,
I am still playing catch up today so let's just go to the video ...
Have a great week people!
DianneBook Banter with Dianne Burckhardt
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,Podcast LinksListen 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 moreBurckhardt 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 TikTok
Linktree, 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 :@ burckhardt_books ,(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),:
Ann Charles, Mixed Genre Mystery Author (EP 74: July 12)
Ann Charles WebsiteNatacha Deen, YA, Adult, and Non-Fiction Author (EP 75: June 21)
Natasha Deen WebsiteKammy Wood, The Modern Wordist, Creative Writing Consultant (EP 76: June 26)
The Modern Wordist WebsiteSeason 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 LinktreeLeRoy 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.comC. D'Angelo, Author of The Difference and The Visitor (EP 53: Feb. 15th)
C. D'Angelo's Facebook Author Page C. D'Angelo's WebpageVal Collins, author of the Aoife Walsh Books (EP 54: Feb. 22)
Val Collins Books website Val Collins Books on Facebook Val Collins Books on InstagramKirstie Page, Visual Storyteller/Artist (EP 55: March 1st)
Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Facebook Page Kirstie Page's Remember When Art WebpageLance 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 lDavid 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 WebsiteStephanie 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 PageNzondi (Ace Antonio Hall), horror author/actor/musician (EP 66 & 67: May 17 & 24)
Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) websiteBenecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 68: May 31)
Benecia Ponder websiteDiann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 69: June 7th)
,Diann Floyd Boehm websiteAngela R. Hughes, Historical Epic Fantasy Author (EP 70: June 14)
,Angela R. Hughes Link TreeDonna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 71: June 21)
Donna Edman websiteWendy Jo Cerna, Inspirational Author (EP 72: June 28)
Wendy Jo Cerna websiteSabrina 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 FacebookJuly 14, 2023
Friday Funnies: Fun Times!

Hello My Happy People,
The traveling carnival is back in town with rides and games and lots of amazing food you only ever eat at carnivals. It is tradition for me and P.R. to go to the arcade game where you shoot arrows at targets. Every year we do a little bit better and keep getting a bigger prize, We will have to see what we come back with this year.
This blog is coming out late because I have spent most of the day working on a mockup of our new magazine, Book Banter Magazine. I have to say, I have had a lot of fun working on this and am getting really excited to bring this to all of you. We are still planning for a fall launch so keep watching our social media for the actual launch date.
But for now, let's get on with the jokes ...
Enjoy,
DianneQ: Did your wife get mad when you accidentally handed her a glue stick instead of chapstick?
A: I don't know, but she still isn’t talking to me.
Q: How is that book you're reading a book about anti-gravity?
A: Great, it’s impossible to put down.
Q: I heard you were scheduled to get a brain transplant, what happened?
A: I was but then I changed my mind.
Q: Did you hear my dad gave me a pair of gloves, but they’re both lefts?
A: Well, on one hand, it's great, but on the other, it's not right.
Q: What happened when your husband found out you replaced your bed with a trampoline? A: He really hit the roof.
Q. Did it hurt when you got hit with that can of soda?
A: Not really, it was a soft drink.
Q: Where you shocked to be diagnosed with colorblindness?
A: Yes, it came completely out of the dark grey.
Q: I heard your boss plans to fire the employee with the worst posture, is that true?
A: Yes, and I have a hunch, it might be me.
Q: Is it true you were addicted to the hokey pokey?
A: Yes, but thankfully, I turned myself around.
And last but not least ...
Q: Were you ever indecisive?
A: I thought I was but now I’m not too sure.
Carol Burnett and Robin Williams -The Funeralhttps://youtu.be/jfDyTUiL8xsBook Banter with Dianne Burckhardt
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,Podcast LinksListen 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 moreBurckhardt 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 TikTok
Linktree, 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 :@ burckhardt_books ,(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),:
Ann Charles, Mixed Genre Mystery Author (EP 74: July 12)
Ann Charles WebsiteNatacha Deen, YA, Adult, and Non-Fiction Author (EP 75: June 21)
Natasha Deen WebsiteKammy Wood, The Modern Wordist, Creative Writing Consultant (EP 76: June 26)
The Modern Wordist WebsiteSeason 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 LinktreeLeRoy 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.comC. D'Angelo, Author of The Difference and The Visitor (EP 53: Feb. 15th)
C. D'Angelo's Facebook Author Page C. D'Angelo's WebpageVal Collins, author of the Aoife Walsh Books (EP 54: Feb. 22)
Val Collins Books website Val Collins Books on Facebook Val Collins Books on InstagramKirstie Page, Visual Storyteller/Artist (EP 55: March 1st)
Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Facebook Page Kirstie Page's Remember When Art WebpageLance 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 lDavid 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 WebsiteStephanie 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 PageNzondi (Ace Antonio Hall), horror author/actor/musician (EP 66 & 67: May 17 & 24)
Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) websiteBenecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 68: May 31)
Benecia Ponder websiteDiann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 69: June 7th)
,Diann Floyd Boehm websiteAngela R. Hughes, Historical Epic Fantasy Author (EP 70: June 14)
,Angela R. Hughes Link TreeDonna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 71: June 21)
Donna Edman websiteWendy Jo Cerna, Inspirational Author (EP 72: June 28)
Wendy Jo Cerna websiteSabrina 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 FacebookJuly 12, 2023
Book Banter Ep 74: Ann Charles Interview

Hello My Happy People,
I am joined today by USA Today Bestselling author, Ann Charles. Ann currently lives in the Arizona mountains with her family and a sassy cat. After a roundabout route which was never in the plans, Ann earned her Bachelor's Degree in English from the University of Washington with an emphasis on creative writing.
Ann has written numerous award-winning, contemporary books in several different series. Ann describes her work as character-driven stories full of quirky characters. Her books are mixed-genre mysteries filled with comedy, a few uproars, a dash of spice, and plenty of mystery to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Ann is a member of Sisters in Crime and the Western Writers of America. When she is not working on her next book, she is busy writing about the art and business of writing. She enjoys doing her part to share what she has learned over the years to help those just starting out in the business of being a professional author. She shares a lot of her knowledge with me in today's episode between laughs and shared experiences in our author journeys.
Don't wait ... go listen now!
Ann Charles' Website Ann Charles on Amazon.com Ann Charles on Facebook Ann Charles on Twitter Ann Charles on Instagra m Ann Charles on PinterestDon't forget to subscribe to Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt so you never miss a great author interview, because if you love books like we do, you do not want to miss this podcast!
Enjoy!
DianneBook Banter with Dianne Burckhardt
^ Click to listen now ^
,Podcast LinksListen 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 moreBurckhardt 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 TikTok
Linktree, 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 :@ burckhardt_books ,(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),:
Ann Charles, Mixed Genre Mystery Author (EP 74: July 12)
Ann Charles WebsiteNatacha Deen, YA, Adult, and Non-Fiction Author (EP 75: June 21)
Natasha Deen WebsiteKammy Wood, The Modern Wordist, Creative Writing Consultant (EP 76: June 26)
The Modern Wordist WebsiteSeason 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 LinktreeLeRoy 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.comC. D'Angelo, Author of The Difference and The Visitor (EP 53: Feb. 15th)
C. D'Angelo's Facebook Author Page C. D'Angelo's WebpageVal Collins, author of the Aoife Walsh Books (EP 54: Feb. 22)
Val Collins Books website Val Collins Books on Facebook Val Collins Books on InstagramKirstie Page, Visual Storyteller/Artist (EP 55: March 1st)
Kirstie Page's Remember When Art Facebook Page Kirstie Page's Remember When Art WebpageLance 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 lDavid 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 WebsiteStephanie 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 PageNzondi (Ace Antonio Hall), horror author/actor/musician (EP 66 & 67: May 17 & 24)
Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) websiteBenecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 68: May 31)
Benecia Ponder websiteDiann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 69: June 7th)
,Diann Floyd Boehm websiteAngela R. Hughes, Historical Epic Fantasy Author (EP 70: June 14)
,Angela R. Hughes Link TreeDonna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 71: June 21)
Donna Edman websiteWendy Jo Cerna, Inspirational Author (EP 72: June 28)
Wendy Jo Cerna websiteSabrina 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

