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Friday Funnies: Someone Stop Me!

(Photo shows Dianne's Desk where she does the website maintenance, records, creates promotions, and broadcasts her Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt Podcasts, and where she researches, formats, designs covers and promos, and writes her books. You can see her extra large tea cup which has coffee in it today, her coffee cup with the words Ask Me about My Books on it filled with pens and pencils. There is also the book Crime Classification Manual on her desk which is used for investigating and classifying violent crimes. You see her microphone set up for the podcast and on her desktop you can see her Burckhardt Books Website and the site page for the Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt podcast. Various office supplies like pens, highlighters, and paper, are scattered on the desktop. In a stand beside the desk you can see design supplies like labels, cardstock, and T-shirt Iron-ons as well. )

Hello My Happy People,

I hope you are doing well. I am toying with an idea that might be crazy ... but so am I so it might work out. I have been thinking about replacing at least the first Manic Monday Vlog every month with an author showcase. For example, one Monday it would be all Children's book authors I want to showcase. The next month it would be all Mystery/Thriller authors. The next, all romance ... you get the idea.

I am not sure if I would do this in video form on TikTok or make it an online magazine on BurckhardtBooks.com. I haven't really thought about details a lot at this point. To begin, any author who wants to can get into the showcase for free. If it gets a significant following, I might charge a small fee for a month in the showcase (like $5-$10 per mention depending on size of ad space or length if video). I have a lot ot work out before I worry about fees.

Obviously this is an attempt by my brain to find more things to do to keep me from actually writing my books now that I have a clear plan in mind for the next two years. I swear this is the problem with having a creative mind sometimes, you want to do everything you possibly can! I may need a keeper soon to keep me focused.

Anyway, I am getting this blog done early so I can spend the rest of tonight just writing. I want the Into the West: Family Ties finished this weekend. I know I said I would finish it by the end of May, but in my head I was counting this weekend in there because it fills out the last full week at the end of May. That is my story and I'm sticking too it ... it still counts!

So without further blather (yes, I have come to really like that word) from me, let's get to the jokes!

Have a fabulous weekend people!

Dianne

Doctor: Your wife told me your memory has gotten so bad it caused you to be fire from your job. Can you tell me what happened?

Patient: Oh, I wasn't fired. I said I lost my job. I’m still employed. I just can’t remember where.

Q: Why do people always “nod off to sleep” in sales meetings?

A: Because it makes it look like we’re just emphatically agreeing with everything they're saying.

HR Director: Who should we list as your person to be notified in case of emergency?

Employee: Well I would hope a very good doctor.

Boss: Why do you love working in teams so much?

Employee: It gives you several choices where to put the blame if a project goes wrong.

Boss: Are you good at multitasking?

Applicant: Oh yes, I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at once.

Q: What is a sure fire way to ruin a Friday?

A: Finding out it's only Tuesday.

Q: Wouldn't you love to find the Fountain of Youth?

A: We have enough youth, but if you find a map to the Fountain of Smart I'll bring the snacks for that expedition!

Doctor: Do you get plenty of exercise?

Patient: Oh yes, everyday I will jump to conclusions, push my luck, and dodge deadlines.

Q: How do construction workers party?

A: They raise the roof.

Q: What is worse than seeing something done wrong?

A: Seeing it done wrong slowly.

And last but not least ...

Q: How do you know the work week is rough?

A: Because after every Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

Dangerously Punny - Puns Video

Shiloh & Bros

https://youtu.be/HodTu3pqL3QRyan Gosling and Harrison Ford Lose It at Hilarious Interview!

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

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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

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.

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

Benecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 67: May 24)

Benecia Ponder website

Diann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 68: May 31)

,Diann Floyd Boehm website

Angela R. Hughes, Historical epic fantasy author (EP 69: June 7)

,Angela R. Hughes website

Donna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 70: June 14)

Donna Edman website

Wendy Jo Cerna, Christian Fantasy/Family Life Author (EP 71: June 21)

Wendy Jo Cerna 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: May 17)

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) website

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Published on June 02, 2023 06:11

Book Banter EP 68: Benecia Ponder Interview

Hello My Happy People,Today I sit down with bestselling author and author coach, Benecia Ponder. Since 2006, Benecia has been on a mission to help individuals prosper with purpose. She is the author of several bestselling books and has also helped her clients write and publish bestsellers as well.

Benecia started out her career in law before following her passion as an author. She talks about the moment she decided to write and self publish her first book and the full-blown panic she felt because she had no idea what to do next. She spent an entire year feeling overwhelmed and paralyzed with the stress of it all before she finally reached out to a mentor for help.

She has gone on to build an impressive career and loves connecting with others to help them get past their fears and stress to publish their own books. You can get a free consultation or pick up one of her coaching books to get you started. But before you do that, go listen to what she has to say in today's episode of Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt.

If you love books like we do, you do not want to miss this podcast! Be sure to subscribe today so you never miss an incredible author interview.

Benecia Ponder Website, Inspirational Authors Benecia Ponder on Facebook Benecia Ponder Instagram Benecia Ponder on LinkedIn Benecia Ponder US Amazon Author Page

Enjoy,

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Listen 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 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 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

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.

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

Benecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 67: May 24)

Benecia Ponder website

Diann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 68: May 31)

,Diann Floyd Boehm website

Angela R. Hughes, Historical epic fantasy author (EP 69: June 7)

,Angela R. Hughes website

Donna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 70: June 14)

Donna Edman website

Wendy Jo Cerna, Christian Fantasy/Family Life Author (EP 71: June 21)

Wendy Jo Cerna 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: May 17)

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) website

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Published on May 31, 2023 09:56

Manic Monday Vlog: Whit Monday!

Hello My Happy People,

Today is Whit Monday in Germany and for a Catholic nation that means a day off. Around the corner from our home there was a Trödelmarkt (think Farmers/Flea Market) and the hubbie and I spent a lot more money than we had planned ... but then we always do at this thing.

Normally it is held the last Sunday of every month in our neighborhood most of the year but because of the holiday this week they held it today. There are food vendors, clothes, housewares, and a coffee cart run by an incredible man who makes THE BEST COFFEE! His are the only cappuccinos I can drink without sugar because they do not need it.

We bought lunch and these great pastries for breakfast. PR's has meat and mine are spinach and feta. We picked up Döners for lunch and they are so bug that it will make dinner too. PR got some Oreos and I found fig cookies. The were so good I had to run back before they were all closed down and got some more.

But now time for the vlog where I tell you about hat is coming up with my books, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt and more!

Don't wait .... go check out my Manic Monday Vlog below now!

Have a great week people!

Dianne Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt

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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 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

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.

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

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

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) website

Benecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 67: May 24)

Benecia Ponder website

Diann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 68: May 31)

,Diann Floyd Boehm website

Angela R. Hughes, Historical epic fantasy author (EP 69: June 7)

,Angela R. Hughes website

Donna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 70: June 14)

Donna Edman website

Wendy Jo Cerna, Christian Fantasy/Family Life Author (EP 71: June 21)

Wendy Jo Cerna 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

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Published on May 29, 2023 08:17

Friday Funnies: Marketing Nightmares!

Hello My Happy People,

When it comes to self-publishing almost every indie author will tell you the hardest part about the process is marketing your books. It can be the things that nightmares are made of especially if you are working with little to no advertising budget like myself.

This is when we hit social media, contact friends and and family to try to get some word of mouth going, network with other authors, and if you are like me, create a book themed podcast (BookBanter.Buzzsprout.com) where you can do most of those things in one place.

But the trials and tribulations of marketing your books can be exhausting at times and you just have to force yourself to find the lighter side of it all ...which is why we have Marketing Jokes today!

When you can beat what you are struggling with sometimes it's just best to find things to laugh about through it all. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and these jokes get you off to a great start!

Enjoy,

Dianne

Q: Why did you name your cat Social Media?

A: Because she doesn’t like me or follow me. She doesn't share anything and often attacks me for no reason.

Q: Why does the B2B marketing music group only have backup vocals? A: Because they always have trouble finding qualified leads.

Q: What do hipsters and SEO techs have in common?

A: They both love anything organic.

Q: Where is the safest place to hide all your secrets?

A: On the second page of Google results. Q: Why do marketing professionals hate trampolines? A: Because they try to avoid high bounce rates.

Q: Why did the marketing couple get a divorce? A: Because they just weren’t on the same landing page.

Q: What is a social media manager's favorite crackers? A: Insta-grahams.

Q: Did you hear about the new trend where people create content with celebrities who have the flu? A: Yes, all the videos are going viral! Q: Why did the market exec break up with her boyfriend? A: because of his lack of engagement.

Q: Why are content marketers presents always so boring? A: The only wrap them in "white papers".

And last but not least . . .

Q: Why did the cookie monster apply for a marketing job? A: He heard he would be tracking cookies.

How to Fail at Marketing

Conductor

https://youtu.be/Lc8ifdzY5_kClickBank- Marketing Jokes

ClickBank

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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 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

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.

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

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

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) website

Benecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 67: May 24)

Benecia Ponder website

Diann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 68: May 31)

,Diann Floyd Boehm website

Angela R. Hughes, Historical epic fantasy author (EP 69: June 7)

,Angela R. Hughes website

Donna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 70: June 14)

Donna Edman website

Wendy Jo Cerna, Christian Fantasy/Family Life Author (EP 71: June 21)

Wendy Jo Cerna 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

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Published on May 26, 2023 04:21

Book Banter EP 67: Nzondi Part 2

Hello My Happy People,

Question: What do the Bram Stoker Awards, Star Wars, Fitness Videos, and Alternative Rock have in common?

Answer: My guest ... Nzondi! Check out today's episode for all the details!

In today's episode, Dianne finishes her conversation with the multi-talented Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall). The revelations he made during their conversation were amazing!

Nzondi is an American horror author and is the first African-American to win a Bram Stoker award in a novel category. His novel, Oware Mosaic, won the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in Young Adult fiction; the most prestigious award given to horror writers in the world.

Among his many short stories published in anthologies and print magazines, Nzondi’s short story, Raising Mary: Frankenstein, was nominated for the 2016 horror story of the year in the 19th Annual Editors and Preditors Readers Poll.

Nzondi is a former Director of Education for NYC schools and the Sylvan Learning Center, the award-winning educator earned a BFA from Long Island University.Get your popcorn people because this is a great show!Be sure to check out Nzondi's social media and watch what amazing things he has coming up!

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) Website Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) Instagram Nzondi Amazon Author Page First Look: Kings of NOHO Ace Antonio Hall (Nzondi) IMDb Page Ace Antonio Hall (Nzondi) Facebook Page Ace Antonio Hall Amazon Author PageNzondi - whatever (official audio)

Nzondi

https://youtu.be/6yz9SCzbvfI

Disclaimer: Nothing mentioned in today's episode is meant to be taken as medical advice. As always, seek qualified medical assistance before taking any supplements or medication.

Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt

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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 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

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.

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

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

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) website

Benecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 67: May 24)

Benecia Ponder website

Diann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 68: May 31)

,Diann Floyd Boehm website

Angela R. Hughes, Historical epic fantasy author (EP 69: June 7)

,Angela R. Hughes website

Donna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 70: June 14)

Donna Edman website

Wendy Jo Cerna, Christian Fantasy/Family Life Author (EP 71: June 21)

Wendy Jo Cerna 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

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Published on May 24, 2023 08:24

Manic Monday Vlog: Busy, Itchy, & Tired!

(Photo by Mateja Lemic: www.pexels.com/photo/three-brown-coated-puppies-2145878)

Hello My Happy People,

I hope your week started off great. I am sure you are wondering about the title for today's Manic Monday vlog. It could be some really bad names for the puppies in the photo or maybe extended family to friends of Snow White ... but alas, it is not either of those.

Check out the Vlog to find out what it all means.

Don't forget to check out Part 2 of my interview with Nzondi on Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt. If you are a fan of Star Wars ... you are going to love what he shared with me.

Have a great week people!!

Enjoy,

Dianne Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt

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Listen 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 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 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

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.

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

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

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) website

Benecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 67: May 24)

Benecia Ponder website

Diann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 68: May 31)

,Diann Floyd Boehm website

Angela R. Hughes, Historical epic fantasy author (EP 69: June 7)

,Angela R. Hughes website

Donna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 70: June 14)

Donna Edman website

Wendy Jo Cerna, Christian Fantasy/Family Life Author (EP 71: June 21)

Wendy Jo Cerna 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

View more on Stephen Burckhardt's website »

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Published on May 22, 2023 09:15

Friday Funnies: Whataya Mean It's Not Friday?

( Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels at www.pexels.com/@karolina-grabowska/ )

Hello My Happy People,

I had such an amazing interview for Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt yesterday that I just kind of lost track of everything else I was supposed to do. I got up this morning with a feeling I had forgotten something, turns out it was this blog! I hope your weekend has already started off great and this Friday Funnies blog (Saturday edition) will just make it that much better!

Just a side note before we get to the funnies, I am having such an amazing season two of Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt. I have been blessed with some of the most incredible author guests I could ever hope to meet. This entire season has been a dream come true so far and more great authors are coming!

Right now, I have part one streaming of a two part interview with award-winning horror author Nzondi (pronounced N-zohn-dee). He was so much fun to talk to! Since moving to Europe, I don't often get to chat with new people who have so many of the same childhood references I do. While there are Americans living in my area, most of the American expats around me are quite a bit younger. I don't think any of them have even heard of the Late Late Show that used to be on TV let alone grew up watching them. Talking with Nzondi was a total blast from the past for me!

The first part of Nzondi's interview is live now and you can listen to it by clicking on the purple microphone below in this blog. Part two, seen in the promo photo on the right, will broadcast next Wednesday May 24th, 2023. We talk about his coming book release, his TV projects, his music, and his connection to the Star Wars franchise. You do not want to miss that!

Wednesday May 31st you get to meet Benecia Ponder. It was such a delight to speak with her. Benecia is a bestselling author and an author coach. She has devoted herself to helping other authors bring their messages to readers and has helped many of those authors become bestsellers as well. If you have a book idea but are unsure of where to start to achieve your dream, you should check out Benecia Ponder and her author coaching services.

Coming June 7th, I have my first children's picture book author, Diann Floyd Boehm. She is not only a best selling author but she is an educator, speaker, and a world traveler! We had such a great conversation and found we are both midwest girls, have the same passion for traveling to new places and meeting people from all walks of life, and we both love doing different voices when reading books to kids.

So many great authors have already been on season two of our podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt, and many more are coming! If you love books like we do, you will not want to miss a single episode. You can subscribe to our book podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or on our own host site at BookBanter.Buzzsprout.com.

Don't wait, go listen now! Well ... after you check out the funnies for today.

Seeing as how I was so forgetful yesterday (and personally suffer from short term memory loss issues), this seems like a good time for jokes about forgetfulness.

So let's get on with the JOKES!! Have a great weekend people!

Enjoy,

Dianne

Wife: Sweetie, I think I have a serious memory loss problem.

Husband: Hmm.. maybe you should talk to a doctor?

Wife: Talk to a doctor about what?

Woman: I'm sorry, I forgot what I came here for?

Speaker: Well ... I'm giving a talk on short term memory loss here today.

Doctor: How long have you had a problem short-term memory loss?

Patient: For as long as I can remember.

Q: What's good about telling the same joke over and over to someone with memory loss?

A: They always laugh like they are hearing it for the first time.

Doctor: I have good news and bad news about your condition. The bad news is, you have short-term memory loss.

Patient: Oh no, Doctor. What’s the bad news?

Husband: I think my bartender is becoming rather forgetful.

Wife: Why do you say that?

Husband: He can remember my first name is "Al," but I have no idea how he keeps mixing up "Smith" with "Coholic".

Q: What did the forgetful skydiver say after he jumped out of the airplane?

A: Aw chute!

And last but not least . . .

Q: When you’re old, what is considered "getting lucky"?

A: When you walk into a room and remember exactly why you went in there!

Funny Prayer about Getting Old - Home Instead

Home Instead

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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 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

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.

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

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

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) website

Benecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 67: May 24)

Benecia Ponder website

Diann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 68: May 31)

,Diann Floyd Boehm website

Angela R. Hughes, Historical epic fantasy author (EP 69: June 7)

,Angela R. Hughes website

Donna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 70: June 14)

Donna Edman website

Wendy Jo Cerna, Christian Fantasy/Family Life Author (EP 71: June 21)

Wendy Jo Cerna 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

View more on Stephen Burckhardt's website »

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Published on May 20, 2023 05:12

Book Banter EP 66: Horror Author, NZONDI! Part 1

Hello My Happy People,

In today's episode, I get to sit down with the multi-talented Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall). He is an American actor, musician, educator, entrepreneur and an award winning horror author just to name a few of his accomplishments. He is the first African-American to win a Bram Stoker award in a novel category. His novel, Oware Mosaic, won the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in Young Adult fiction; the most prestigious award given to horror writers in the world.

Among his many short stories published in anthologies and print magazines, Nzondi’s short story, Raising Mary: Frankenstein, was nominated for the 2016 horror story of the year in the 19th Annual Editors and Preditors Readers Poll.

Nzondi is a former Director of Education for NYC schools and the Sylvan Learning Center, the award-winning educator earned a BFA from Long Island University.We had such a great conversation there was no way to cut it down to just one 40 minute show so you are getting Nzondi in this episode and next week for episode 67 as well. Be sure to come back next week because there is just so much great information, advice, humor, and sneak peeks for what he has coming up in his career, you will not want to miss a minute of it! If you are a fan of horror, this is an author to follow!

Be sure to check out all his social media and watch what amazing things he has coming up. This man is going to do great things, you do not miss out!

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) Website Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) Instagram Nzondi Amazon Author Page First look: Kings of NOHO Ace Antonio Hall (Nzondi) Facebook Page Ace Antonio Hall Amazon Author Page Nzondi - Teenage Rockstar (Official Lyric Video)https://youtu.be/3Fw1dYmKhRs The podcast is live ... Don't wait. Go listen now!

Enjoy,

DianneBook Banter with Dianne Burckhardt

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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 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

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.

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

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

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) website

Benecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 67: May 24)

Benecia Ponder website

Diann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 68: May 31)

,Diann Floyd Boehm website

Angela R. Hughes, Historical epic fantasy author (EP 69: June 7)

,Angela R. Hughes website

Donna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 70: June 14)

Donna Edman website

Wendy Jo Cerna, Christian Fantasy/Family Life Author (EP 71: June 21)

Wendy Jo Cerna 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

View more on Stephen Burckhardt's website »

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Published on May 17, 2023 13:08

Manic Monday Vlog: Good Things Are Coming!

Manic Monday Vlog May 15, 2023

Hello My Happy People,

Today I am running very late but I still got the vlog done. So many great things are happening this week. Check out the vlog for more information.

Have a great week people!

Dianne Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt

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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 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

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.

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

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

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) website

Benecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 67: May 24)

Benecia Ponder website

Diann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 68: May 31)

,Diann Floyd Boehm website

Angela R. Hughes, Historical epic fantasy author (EP 69: June 7)

,Angela R. Hughes website

Donna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 70: June 14)

Donna Edman website

Wendy Jo Cerna, Christian Fantasy/Family Life Author (EP 71: June 21)

Wendy Jo Cerna 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

View more on Stephen Burckhardt's website »

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Published on May 15, 2023 15:46

Friday Funnies: Busy as a Bee!

Hello My Happy People,

I have had such a busy week. I am really looking forward to this weekend. I plan to just make a few promos for upcoming author guests for my podcast and then spend the rest of the time writing! I have so much I want to accomplish so I need to get buzzy ... see what I did there?

This week I have booked so many great author guests for upcoming Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt podcast episodes and more are coming! Just to give you a quick rundown on who is already in the lineup:

May 17th - Award-winning horror author/actor/musician, Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) May 24th - Author coach and bestselling author, Benecia Ponder May 31st - ,Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster, Diann Floyd Boehm June 7th - ,Historical epic fantasy author, Angela R. Hughes June 14th - Photographer/visual storyteller/author, Donna Edman June 21st - Christian Fantasy/Family Life author, Wendy Jo Cerna

(Just click on the purple text to check out their websites.)

I have several more I am working to get scheduled for interviews so keep watching our social media and SUBSCRIBE to our podcast at BookBanter.Buzzsprout.com or on your favorite podcast streaming service so you never miss a fantastic author interview.

Because if you love books like we do, you do not want to miss this podcast!

But for now it is time to get to the jokes so we can start this weekend off right! Have a great one people!

Enjoy,

Dianne

Q; What did the piglet say on a very hot, sunny day?

A: Man, I'm bacon!

Q: Where do sheep like to go for summer vacation?

A: To the Baa-hamas!

Q: Do fish ever take a summer vacation?

A: No, because they are always in school.

Q: How do you know the ocean is a friendly place?

A: It's always waving at people.

Q: Why do so many fish live in saltwater?

A: Because pepper water would make them sneeze.

Q: Do oysters share their pearls?

A: No, they are all shellfish.

Q: What do you get if you cross an elephant with a fish?

A: Swimming trunks.

Q: What can travel around the world all summer long but stays in one corner?

A: A postage stamp.

Q: Why did the android take a summer vacation?

A: He needed to recharge his batteries.

And last but not least ...

Q: Why do basketball players never go on summer vacation?

A: Because they don't want to get called for traveling.

"Summer is the WORST..." - Jim Gaffigan Stand up

jimgaffigan

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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 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

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.

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

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

Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) website

Benecia Ponder, author coach and bestselling author (EP 67: May 24)

Benecia Ponder website

Diann Floyd Boehm, Children's Book Author/Educator/Podcaster (EP 68: May 31)

,Diann Floyd Boehm website

Angela R. Hughes, Historical epic fantasy author (EP 69: June 7)

,Angela R. Hughes website

Donna Edman, Photographer/Visual Storyteller/Author (EP 70: June 14)

Donna Edman website

Wendy Jo Cerna, Christian Fantasy/Family Life Author (EP 71: June 21)