In this Episode
In this podcast episode, the host interviews several authors about their upcoming books. The first guest, Annie Sullivan, discusses her book "A Touch of Gold," which explores the conflicts faced by the cursed daughter of King Midas. The conversation covers topics such as character relationships and the Island of the Lost Soul's atmosphere. The second guest, Charles Kelly, talks about his book "Crossroads," which follows an undercover federal agent in an outlaw motorcycle club. The conversation covers the inspiration behind the setting and the conflict between personal vendetta and duty. The third guest, Mark Lilley, discusses the differences between poetry and Prose and shares insights into their writing process. Finally, Robert Bowling discusses his upcoming book on the history of law enforcement, and Rex Dillinger talks about the importance of choosing love, respectively.
Notes:
- Annie Sullivan's background and travel experiences [00:00:34] - Annie Sullivan talks about her background and reveals that she has been to every continent, including Antarctica, and did a polar plunge there.
- Exploring the challenges of balancing personal growth and responsibilities in "A Touch of Gold" [00:01:08] - The host asks Annie Sullivan about the challenges of balancing personal growth and responsibilities in her book "A Touch of Gold" and the lessons readers can take away from the protagonist's journey.
- The atmosphere and landscape of the Island of the lost soul [00:04:10] - Annie Sullivan discusses how the Island of the lost soul contributes to the tension in the story and forces the protagonist to confront her deepest fears.
- Balancing Personal Growth and Responsibilities [00:08:20] - The host and guest discuss the challenges of balancing personal growth and responsibilities in the context of the book "A Touch of Gold."
- The Setting of Ruff River Falls [00:08:58] - The guest explains the inspiration behind the setting of Ruff River Falls, a fictional town in Kentucky.
- Will's Conflict of Interest [00:09:55] - The guest discusses how Will's history with an outlaw motorcycle club affects his actions and decisions throughout the book, creating a conflict of interest.
- Poetry and Prose [00:17:36] - The speakers discuss the differences between poetry and Prose, including the economy of writing, intensity, and the blurred line.
- Writing Kryptonite [00:21:21] - The host asks the guest, Mark, about his writing kryptonite, to which he responds that not reading enough is his biggest obstacle.
- Vigilantes in Indiana [00:22:53] - The guest, Robert Bowling, talks about his upcoming book on the history of vigilantism in Indiana, including examples such as the banking vigilantes during the time of Dillinger and modern-day digital vigilantes.
- Law Enforcement History [00:28:13] - Robert Bowling talks about his upcoming book on the history of law enforcement and its evolution.
- A Conscious Choice of Love [00:30:00] - Rex Dillinger discusses his book, "A Conscious Choice of Love," and shares a moment from the story that illustrates the characters' resilience and determination to choose love in the face of adversity.
- Importance of Love and Relationships [00:35:13] - Rex Dillinger talks about the importance of love and relationships in his book and life and how they bring satisfaction.
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