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March 26, 2025
Book Banter S4 Lovefest EP 163: Doug Williams Interview
March 19, 2025
Book Banter S4 Lovefest EP 162: Randee Dawn Interview
March 12, 2025
Book Banter S4 EP 161: Barb Warner Deane Interview
March 5, 2025
Book Banter S4 Lovefest EP 160: Stefany Valentine Interview
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Hello Happy People,
Today Dianne is sharing her conversation with Stefany Valentine. The women chat about Stefany's debut YA novel from Penguin Random House, First Love Language.
As with many authors who have been on Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt – Book Talk Podcast, from childhood, Stefany dreamt of becoming a New York Times Best-Selling author. Unlike those other authors, Stefany had a unique set of obstacles to overcome.
As a Taiwanese adoptee, her first language was Mandarin. Stefany struggled to learn English, felt neglected and lost among the nine children in the home, and dealt with the trauma of watching her father succumb to colon cancer. She was faced with all of this before even becoming a teenager.
Writing became a way for her to make sense of the world around her. Stefany attempted to forge her path alone and had many rejections before she secured an agent and things changed. Stefany was published in a in the YA adoptee anthology, When We Become Ours in 2023. Stefany then secured a publishing deal for her debut novel, First Love Language, which was published in January of 2025. She has more works already slated for release in 2026.
Check out today's episode to learn more about this amazing author and her work.
Stefany on Penguin Random House
Enjoy,
Dianne
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Stefany Valentine
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12th - S3 EP 161:
Barb Warner Deane, Historical Fiction Author
19th - S3 EP 162:
Randee Dawn, Speculative Fiction Author
26th - S3 EP 163:
Doug Williams, Award-Winning Screenwriter and Filmmaker, Playwright, and Author
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February 26, 2025
Season 4 Lovefest EP159: Karen Essex Interview
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Please note: One line was edited out during Karen's reading from Pharaoh due to censor keywords: s*x and vag!na
Hello Happy People,
Today, Dianne is sharing another incredible Season 4 Lovefest author with all of you. In this episode, Dianne chats with international bestselling historical fiction author, Karen Essex.
Karen has a variety of published works that all focus on the accomplishments of her strong female characters. The woman discuss many of the titles Karen has available but the focus on her Kleopatra duology, Kleopatra, Book I: The Early Years and Pharaoh, Book II of Kleopatra . While the first book, focuses on Kleopatra's early life, Pharaoh tells the about this incredible woman's life as a diplomat, leader, and her involvement with Marc Anthony, one of the greatest love stories in history.
Besides writing Kleopatra and Pharaoh , she has also adapted both into screenplays for Warner Bros. Lionsgate Entertainment. Recently she adapted both for Netflix with Essex co-writing a pilot. Script adaptations is something Karen is quite experienced in, having adapted Anne Rice’s novel The Mummy or Ramses the Damned into a screenplay for director James Cameron and 20th Century Fox, as well as many other notable projects and continues to develop a variety of film and television projects.
Born and raised in New Orleans, Karen graduated from Tulane University, attended graduate school at Vanderbilt University, and received an MFA in Writing from Goddard College. Besides her writing career, Karen had worked as a model and costume designer. She has lived in London and divides her time between NOLA, Los Angeles, and Europe. Learn more about this incredible woman in today's episode. You will not want to miss out!
After you listen to Dianne's interview, be sure to check out Karen's interview with Dianne's friend Lance on his podcast The Outcasts Creative , link below.
Karen's Interview with The Outcasts Creative
Enjoy,
Dianne
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Lori Mathews, Romantic Suspense Author
12th - S3 EP 157: NOW STREAMING
Rochelle Weinstein, Women's Fiction Author
19th - S3 EP 158: NOW STREAMING
Allie McCormack, Paranormal Romance
26th - S3 EP 159: NOW STREAMING
Karen Essex, Historical Fiction (based on real historical figures)
5th - S3 EP 160:
Stefany Valentine
Penguin Random House.com: Stefany Valentine
12th - S3 EP 161:
Barb Warner Deane, Historical Fiction Author
19th - S3 EP 162:
Randee Dawn, Speculative Fiction Author
26th - S3 EP 163:
Doug Williams, Award-Winning Screenwriter and Filmmaker, Playwright, and Author
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February 19, 2025
Season 4 Lovefest EP158: Allie McCormack Interview
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Hello My Happy People!
Today I am sharing my interview with the incredible Allie McCormack. Allie is the award-winning romance author of Wishes in a Bottle , part of her Wishes & Dreams series. Just one of many romance series she has written.
Allie is a disabled Vietnam-era veteran. She served in the 9th Division stationed in Washington for many years and had a temporary assignment with NATO in Europe working for a 4-star General. After her service, Allie went to college and became an exchange student in Cairo, Egypt. Her world travels were not limited to Egypt and we talk about all the amazing places she has lived and visited and how these experiences infused her writing with realism and vibrance.
While Allie admits she has always been a writer and storyteller, it wasn't until later in life when she finally pushed herself to try writing her first romance. She discusses her process and how a first chapter contest led to her current writing career.
Allie (and her two rescue cats) currently lives with her daughter and her family in Southern California, where she happily provides on-demand babysitter services for her adorable granddaughter. Go listen now to find our more about this incredible author.
Enjoy,
Dianne
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19th - S3 EP 158: NOW STREAMING
Allie McCormack, Paranormal Romance
26th - S3 EP 159:
Karen Essex, Historical Fiction (based on real historical figures)
5th - S3 EP 160:
Stefany Valentine
Penguin Random House.com: Stefany Valentine
12th - S3 EP 161:
Barb Warner Deane, Historical Fiction Author
19th - S3 EP 162:
Randee Dawn, Speculative Fiction Author
26th - S3 EP 163:
Doug Williams, Award-Winning Screenwriter and Filmmaker, Playwright, and Author
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If you want to help keep us going , you can just click the link below and buy us a coffee or click the Book Banter Magazine ad below that to buy yourself a digital copy of Book Banter Magazine. Every magazine and coffee helps us to keep going!
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February 12, 2025
Season 4 Lovefest EP157: Rochelle B. Weinstein Interview
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Hello Happy People!
Today Dianne shares her interview with the USA Today and Amazon Bestselling author, Rochelle B. Weinstein. The women had a fantastic discussion covering just about every aspect of Rochelle's professional journey.
Rochelle was born and raised in Miami, Florida, but she ended up launching her career on the other coast. After college, she moved to Los Angeles where she worked for the LA Weekly , in their advertising and promotions department covering film studios and record labels.
It was an ad in the Miami Herald that would bring her back home to Miami. For the next ten years, she managed the advertising, marketing, and promotions for every record label in the country at The Box Music Network .
It wasn't until Rochelle married and started a family that she finally made her move to writing novels, but there is so much more to her story. Can you imagine being a bestselling author and not even knowing it? Go listen now and hear all the fascinating details of this author's odyssey.
Enjoy,
Dianne
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Season 4 Lovefest Authors
(new video's coming after I am over the flu)
5th - S3 EP 156: NOW STREAMING
Lori Mathews, Romantic Suspense Author
12th - S3 EP 157: NOW STREAMING
Rochelle Weinstein, Women's Fiction Author
19th - S3 EP 158:
Allie McCormack, Paranormal Romance
26 th - S3 EP 159:
Karen Essex, Historical Fiction (based on real historical figures)
5th - S3 EP 160:
Stefany Valentine
Penguin Random House.com: Stefany Valentine
12th - S3 EP 161:
Barb Warner Deane, Historical Fiction Author
19th - S3 EP 162:
Randee Dawn, Speculative Fiction Author
26th - S3 EP 163:
Doug Williams, Award-Winning Screenwriter and Filmmaker, Playwright, and Author
Support Book Banter Productions
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If you want to help keep us going , you can just click the link below and buy us a coffee or click the Book Banter Magazine ad below that to buy yourself a digital copy of Book Banter Magazine. Every magazine and coffee helps us to keep going!
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February 5, 2025
Season 4 Lovefest, S4 EP156: Lori Matthews Interview
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Hello My Happy People,
Today we kick off two months of author interviews featuring books where love is at the center of the stories. We talked to authors who write tradition romance tropes as well as authors who write more outside of the "romance" box to show that love can play a big part of any story, even mainstream thrillers. So mark your calendars every Wednesday and join us February 5th to March 26th for some amazing romance reads!
Today we kick things off for our Season 4 Lovefest with award-winning romance author, Lori Matthews. Books were an important element in Lori's life for as long as she can remember. Growing up in Nova Scotia, Lori remembers her home always being filled with books and the family often made time to sit and read together.
It is not surprising to learn her love of books influenced her career path, choosing to become a librarian. She started her career in the New York City Public Library and later chose to work more closely with children as a high school librarian. Lori even made a slight detour into the corporate world as a librarian for a major publishing house, but eventually Lori chose to change her path again.
When her children went off to school, Lori finally took the time to pursue a new path, becoming an author. Lori has won numerous writing awards including two Daphne Du Maurier awards. She currently lives in New Jersey with her husband, two children, her crazy dog, and her grumpy cat.
Go listen now to get the full story and learn about her latest race car romance, Shifted.
Follow Lori on Social Media:
Enjoy,
Dianne
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Season 4 Lovefest Authors
5th - S3 EP 156:
Lori Mathews, Romantic Suspense Author
12th - S3 EP 157:
Rochelle Weinstein, Women's Fiction Author
19th - S3 EP 158:
Allie McCormack, Paranormal Romance
26 th - S3 EP 159:
Karen Essex, Historical Fiction (based on real historical figures)
5th - S3 EP 160:
Stefany Valentine
Penguin Random House.com: Stefany Valentine
12th - S3 EP 161:
Barb Warner Deane, Historical Fiction Author
19th - S3 EP 162:
Randee Dawn, Speculative Fiction Author
26th - S3 EP 163:
Doug Williams, Award-Winning Screenwriter and Filmmaker, Playwright, and Author
Support Book Banter Productions
Do you enjoy Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt - Book Talk Podcast and Book Banter Magazine? You can make sure we can stay in business. All you have to do buy a copy of Book Banter Magazine or just buy us a coffee below. I do not make any profits from Book Banter Productions. I do not charge authors for exposure. Up to this point, this has just been a very expensive hobby, but that will have to change if we are to continue.
If you want to help keep us going , you can just click the link below and buy us a coffee or click the Book Banter Magazine ad below that to buy yourself a digital copy of Book Banter Magazine. Every magazine and coffee helps us to keep going!
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Podcast LinksListen to our podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt - Book Talk Podcast , every Wednesday. Check your favorite podcast provider for listings.
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Season 4 Lovefest, S4 EP156: Lori Matthews
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Hello My Happy People,
Today we kick off two months of author interviews featuring books where love is at the center of the stories. We talked to authors who write tradition romance tropes as well as authors who write more outside of the "romance" box to show that love can play a big part of any story, even mainstream thrillers. So mark your calendars every Wednesday and join us February 5th to March 26th for some amazing romance reads!
Today we kick things off for our Season 4 Lovefest with award-winning romance author, Lori Matthews. Books were an important element in Lori's life for as long as she can remember. Growing up in Nova Scotia, Lori remembers her home always being filled with books and the family often made time to sit and read together.
It is not surprising to learn her love of books influenced her career path, choosing to become a librarian. She started her career in the New York City Public Library and later chose to work more closely with children as a high school librarian. Lori even made a slight detour into the corporate world as a librarian for a major publishing house, but eventually Lori chose to change her path again.
When her children went off to school, Lori finally took the time to pursue a new path, becoming an author. Lori has won numerous writing awards including two Daphne Du Maurier awards. She currently lives in New Jersey with her husband, two children, her crazy dog, and her grumpy cat.
Go listen now to get the full story and learn about her latest race car romance, Shifted.
Follow Lori on Social Media:
Enjoy,
Dianne
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Season 4 Lovefest Authors
5th - S3 EP 156:
Lori Mathews, Romantic Suspense Author
12th - S3 EP 157:
Rochelle Weinstein, Women's Fiction Author
19th - S3 EP 158:
Allie McCormack, Paranormal Romance
26 th - S3 EP 159:
Karen Essex, Historical Fiction (based on real historical figures)
5th - S3 EP 160:
Stefany Valentine
Penguin Random House.com: Stefany Valentine
12th - S3 EP 161:
Barb Warner Deane, Historical Fiction Author
19th - S3 EP 162:
Randee Dawn, Speculative Fiction Author
26th - S3 EP 163:
Doug Williams, Award-Winning Screenwriter and Filmmaker, Playwright, and Author
Support Book Banter Productions
Do you enjoy Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt - Book Talk Podcast and Book Banter Magazine? You can make sure we can stay in business. All you have to do buy a copy of Book Banter Magazine or just buy us a coffee below. I do not make any profits from Book Banter Productions. I do not charge authors for exposure. Up to this point, this has just been a very expensive hobby, but that will have to change if we are to continue.
If you want to help keep us going , you can just click the link below and buy us a coffee or click the Book Banter Magazine ad below that to buy yourself a digital copy of Book Banter Magazine. Every magazine and coffee helps us to keep going!
Thank you!
Podcast LinksListen to our podcast, Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt - Book Talk Podcast , every Wednesday. Check your favorite podcast provider for listings.
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January 29, 2025
Book Banter Best of S3 EP 155 Theresa Payton Rebroadcast
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Hello My Happy People,
Today Dianne is sharing with all of you her Best of Season 3 interview with the incredible Theresa Payton.
Theresa Payton, an illustrious figure in the domain of technology and cybersecurity, has carved a niche for herself as a pioneering force and the first female White House Chief Information Officer. Currently, at the helm of Fortalice Solutions, a cybersecurity firm she founded in 2014, Payton dedicates her expertise to safeguarding the digital fortresses of both public and private entities against the ceaseless waves of cyber threats. Recognized as one of the nation’s most esteemed authorities on secured digital transformation, her counsel is highly sought after by boards of Fortune 500 companies, CEOs, and technology executives alike.
Her visionary approach has seen her inventing new security designs and securing a U.S. patent in security, a testament to her innovative spirit and expertise in the field. Theresa Payton's role in the former CBS TV series "Hunted" highlighted her acumen in leading teams, identifying digital tracks and emerging cyber threats, and devising countermeasures.
Under her leadership, Fortalice Solutions has evolved into a bastion of cybersecurity, offering cutting-edge solutions and strategic advice drawn from her rich tapestry of experiences as a technologist, cybercrime fighter, and entrepreneur. Her accolades reflect her unparalleled contributions to the field, including being named one of the Top 25 Most Influential People in Security by Security Magazine, the FBI's Director Award for Public Service, and one of the top 50 Cybersecurity Leaders of 2020 by Business Insider.
Text provided by Cassey Kalba of Society 22
Park Road Books (signed copies)
See you next Wednesday for our season 4 Lovefest opener!
We hope you enjoyed the holidays,
Dianne
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Season 3, 2024 Guest Interviews:
* Special Episode January 10th, 2024 Celebrating Our 100th Broadcast *
NOW STREAMING
Special Guest: Pedro (P.R.) Burckhardt
Producer for Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt Podcast and Book Banter Magazine
SEASON 3 FINALE EP 148: NOW STREAMING
Tosca Lee
Author of The Long Road Home, Havah: The Story of Eve, and Demon: A Memoir
New York Times Bestselling AuthorTosca Lee
Season Three Holiday Hiatus Episodes:
New this year, instead of our usual "Best of" rebroadcast episodes during our hiatus, we are bringing you all new interviews recorded live at the 2024 Frankfurter Buchmesse in Frankfurt, Germany. The sound in these episodes will not be as clear as our usual episodes. They were recorded live in the middle of the book convention, the crowds were constantly milling all around us, talking, and checking out the exhibits. However, we always strive to bring you the best sound quality we possibly can.
DECEMBER 2024
18th - S3 EP 149: NOW STREAMING
Interviews recorded live at the Frankfurter Buchmesse
> Lego Books ReBuild Activity Cards - Nina
> SenSee Korea Braille and Activity books for children created with their own AI software. (Interview by CTO/Pedro Burckhardt)
> SC (Sang Choy) International Pre. Ltd, Your Partner in Print. Providing print service globally for products from coffee table books to plush and activity
books.
25th - S3 EP 150: NOW STREAMING
Interviews recorded live at the Frankfurter Buchmesse
> Make Believe Ideas
> Parragon Publishing India - Ganesh Singh
(Interview by CTO/Pedro Burckhardt)
January 2025
1st - S3 EP 151: NOW STREAMING
Interviews recorded live at the Frankfurter Buchmesse
> iPg - Independent Publishing Group - Joe Matthews
> Wrote By Me - Django Degree, Founder (Helping Authors Sell More Books)
Author of I Hope You Wake Up
Buy Link
8th - S3 EP 152: NOW STREAMING
Interviews recorded live at the Frankfurter Buchmesse
> Hannah Gässler - CosPlayer
Ahsoka
> ClimateHackerz - Joerg Osarek (Interview by CTO/Pedro Burckhardt)
15th - S3 EP 153: NOW STREAMING
Interviews recorded live at the Frankfurter Buchmesse
> Abacus Brands - Steve Rad
> Sweet Cherry Publishing
22nd - S3 EP 154: NOW STREAMING
Interviews recorded live at the Frankfurter Buchmesse
> Kasey Rogers, Co-Author of I Know Why She Stayed
Founder of IKnowWhySheStayed.org a nonprofit combating domestic
abuse against women. #IKnowWhySheStayed - Authors Against Abuse
> Dianne and Pedro Burckhardt wrap up their first visit to the
Frankfurter Buchmesse in Frankfurt, Germany 2024
29th - S3 EP 155: NOW STREAMING
Best of Season 3 Rebroadcast - S3 EP 120: Theresa Payton, Author
> Manipulated: Inside the Cyberwar to Hijack Elections and Distort the Truth
> Founder of Fortalice Solutions (cybersecurity services)
5th - S3 EP 156:
Lori Mathews, Romantic Suspense Author
12th - S3 EP 157:
Rochelle Weinstein, Women's Fiction Author
19th - S3 EP 158:
TBA
TBA
26 th - S3 EP 159:
Allie McCormack, Paranormal Romance
5th - S3 EP 160:
Barb Warner Deane, Historical Fiction AUthor
12th - S3 EP 161:
Randee Dawn, Speculative Fiction Author
19th - S3 EP 162:
TBA
TBA
26th - S3 EP 163:
Doug Williams, Award-Winning Screenwriter and Filmmaker, Playwright, and Author
