What would you have done?

In this powerful episode of Author in the Headlights, we sit down with Christine Kuehn and her husband Mark Schiponi to discuss their gripping nonfiction book, Family of Spies — the true story of a German family sent to Hawaii prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

📘 Family of Spies: https://books2read.com/u/mlVlXB
📚 Duramen Publishing Bookstore: https://www.duramenpublishing.com/book-store

This conversation explores the unimaginable pressure faced by ordinary people under authoritarian rule. Christine shares the story of her Aunt Ruth — a Jewish woman in Berlin forced to assist the Nazi regime in exchange for remaining free from prison camps and forced labor, where millions perished.

As Americans, it’s difficult to reconcile a family working against the United States. As human beings, we’re compelled to ask deeper questions about fear, coercion, survival, and hope.

We also examine how political movements can evolve over time — and why history demands that we pay attention.

This is a tight, honest discussion. We invite you to watch with understanding, reflection, and perhaps even forgiveness as we consider what government leverage and personal hope can do to a person placed in impossible circumstances.

If you care about WWII history, Pearl Harbor, espionage, moral dilemmas, and the human cost of war, this episode is for you.

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From the poor neighborhoods of Boston to Harvard Medical School, from training at UCSF’s world-renowned neurosurgical program to a distinguished career and retirement in Topeka, Kansas—Dr. Craig Yorke’s story is more than a memoir. It’s a powerful exploration of ambition, resilience, race, and the true cost of success.

In this episode of Author in the Headlights, debut author Dr. Craig Yorke discusses his memoir, Steep: A Black Neurosurgeon’s Journey, and what it really took to rise in a profession where there were few Black doctors—and even fewer Black neurosurgeons.

It sounds like the American Dream: rising from poverty to the heights of medicine. But what did it cost to chase that dream?
What did it mean to fight bigotry and overcome systemic barriers during a time when representation was scarce?
And when he chose the title Steep, was he thinking about the climb itself, the intensity of the journey, or how life extracts meaning over time?

This is an inspiring, honest conversation about perseverance, identity, medicine, and legacy.

📘 Get the book here:
👉 https://books2read.com/u/479g9E

🌐 Learn more about Dr. Craig Yorke:
👉 https://www.craigyorke.com

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In this episode of Author in the Headlights, we sit down with Rusty Austin, a longtime reality TV producer turned author, to talk about storytelling across mediums—from unscripted television to children’s books and deeply personal nonfiction.

Rusty is the creator of the delightful Goofy Things by Rusty series, a collection of charming, educational books designed to spark curiosity, laughter, and early learning for young readers. With simple truths and playful confidence, these books celebrate the joy of knowing exactly what things are… and why that matters.

📚 Goofy Things by Rusty

• An Awesome Bird: The Pelican
  👉 https://books2read.com/u/3RAVYL

• Beware the Grizzly Bear
  👉 https://books2read.com/u/mvgvBX

• The Carrot Is Orange
  👉 https://books2read.com/u/mqdVB1

• The Unicorn Has One Horn
  👉 https://books2read.com/u/bOgZeN

We also dive into Rusty’s heartfelt nonfiction memoir, Dave and Me, a deeply personal story that explores friendship, loss, and the moments that shape who we become.

📖 Dave and Me (Memoir)👉 https://books2read.com/u/3Jdyee

Join us as Rusty Austin shares his journey from producing reality television to writing books that connect with readers of all ages—proving that great storytelling, no matter the format, always comes from the heart.

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In this episode we delve into The Mechanic’s Diary series, a serial tale of strange sciences and stranger souls. At its core is a being not created by God—one that does not know what it is, yet dreams of what it might become. The conversation explores how Ian’s real-world experiences inform his fiction, the philosophy behind artificial life, and the unsettling beauty of transformation through knowledge.

📚 The Mechanic’s Diary Series

• Wake the Whirlwind (Book 1)
  https://books2read.com/u/mgWAx6

• Neurojuggler (Book 2)
  https://books2read.com/u/3nlwx9

• Initial Condition (Book 3)
  https://books2read.com/u/381jNO

• By Artificial Means (Book 4 - out shortly)
  https://books2read.com/u/3Lzo2N

  
  

Find his books at: 🛒 Duramen Publishing Bookstore
https://www.duramenpublishing.com/book-store

🌐 Connect with Ian Domowitz
https://www.iandomowitz.com

If you love philosophical science fiction, alchemy-infused storytelling, and authors who blur the line between technology, mysticism, and humanity, this episode is for you. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more conversations with authors who live at the edge of imagination.

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In this episode of Author in the Headlights, we sit down with award-winning author Kevin G. Chapman, the voice behind the gripping Mike Stoneman Mystery/Thriller series—hard-hitting police procedurals packed with suspense, moral complexity, and relentless pacing.Kevin talks about crafting authentic crime fiction, building long-running series characters, and the real-world influences behind his stories. Whether you’re a fan of police procedurals, crime thrillers, or investigative mysteries, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

📘 Featured Series: Mike Stoneman Mysteries & Thrillers:

Kevin's newest; #7, Treacherous Hack,

👉https://books2read.com/u/m0ppB7

#1, Righteous Assassin 👉 https://books2read.com/u/meGedV

#2, Deadly Enterprise 👉 https://books2read.com/u/bWodEM

#3, Lethal Voyage 👉 https://books2read.com/u/3RXKLR

#4, Fatal Infraction 👉 https://books2read.com/u/38JMPV

#5, Perilous Gambit 👉 https://books2read.com/u/bwVdrG

#6, Double Takedown 👉 https://books2read.com/u/49q8DM

📕 and Stand-Alone Novels by Kevin G. Chapman

Dead Winner 👉 https://books2read.com/u/mK2zNZ

The Other Murder 👉 https://books2read.com/u/mdwlXX

The Car, The Dog and the Girl 👉 https://books2read.com/u/4AWWpK

A Legacy of One 👉 https://books2read.com/u/49JMV8

🌐 Find Kevin G. Chapman Online at:Official website: KevinGChapman.com

or at Duramen Publishing Bookstore: https://www.duramenpublishing.com/book-store

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How do book awards really work—and are they worth it for your book marketing? In this episode of Author in the Headlights, we sit down with Hannah Jacobson of Book Award Pro to demystify the world of literary awards and reviews for authors at every stage.

Hannah explains how Book Award Pro works with indie-published, traditionally published, and even unpublished authors to identify the right award programs for each book—saving authors time, money, and frustration. We dive into award strategies, realistic expectations, and how to avoid wasting resources on programs that won’t move the needle.

We also break down:

• 📚 How Book Award Pro matches your book to the best-fit award programs

• 💡 The different program options and costs, including free opportunities

• ⭐ The critical differences between professional reviews vs. reader reviews

• 📈 How each type of review impacts visibility, credibility, and long-term marketing

Whether you’re launching your first book or refining your author platform, this episode is packed with practical insight to help you use awards and reviews strategically—not blindly.

🔗 Learn more about Book Award Pro:
https://bookawardpro.com/

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https://www.duramenpublishing.com/author-resources

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In this episode of Author in the Headlights, Strider sits down with Stephen Ford, a bold voice in satirical and dystopian fiction. Ford’s novels challenge how we think about freedom, truth, safety, and authority, using sharp wit and unsettling “what ifs” to explore societies pushed to ideological extremes.

We discuss how good intentions can slide out of control control, how competing authoritarian systems justify themselves, and why our questioning dominant narratives matters more than ever.

📚 Featured Books by Stephen Ford

🔴 No Free Speech for Hate
👉 https://books2read.com/u/mvlOAX
A chilling look at a society trapped between rival forms of authoritarianism—each claiming moral superiority while freedom quietly disappears.

🟠 Destiny of a Free Spirit
👉 https://books2read.com/u/3J7wze
A satirical warning about how well-meaning idealism can spiral into absurdity—and tyranny—when no one dares to speak up.

📘 More Books by Stephen Ford

• To Keep Us All Safe
👉 https://books2read.com/u/mZyV9B

• Walking Out of This World
👉 https://books2read.com/u/3kqVRW

• The Glastonbury Triangle
👉 https://books2read.com/u/mqlOj1

If you enjoy thought-provoking fiction, political satire, and conversations that question where society may be heading, this episode is for you.

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Author in the Headlights shines the spotlight on Australian author Liam Fitzgerald and his gripping novel Black Knights Inside the Deep State.

📘 About the Book:
Meet Jack Cleary, a young police officer who joins the Sydney Police with ideals of justice and honesty—only to be assigned to the infamous Park Lane Police Station, where corruption runs deep and integrity comes at a cost. As Jack is pulled into the heart of a powerful and dangerous system, he learns that doing the right thing is far more complicated than he ever imagined.

🔗 Get the book here:
👉 Black Knights Inside the Deep State
https://books2read.com/u/4DVjjr

If you enjoy crime fiction, political thrillers, and stories that dig into power, corruption, and moral choices, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
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✨ Author in the Headlights introduces Mark Peres , author of, The Accord, the Future of Human–AI Relations

What happens when artificial intelligence stops being a tool—and starts becoming a partner?

In this episode of Author in the Headlights, host Strider S.R. Klusman sits down with Mark Peres, author of the thought-provoking novel The Accord, a gripping near-future thriller that explores the evolving relationship between humans and AI. In a blending of philosophical depth and high-stakes tension, The Accord asks urgent questions about autonomy, ethics, trust, and what it truly means to coexist with intelligent machines.

This conversation and Mark's book discusses:

• The inspiration behind The Accord
• Human–AI collaboration and conflict in the near future
• The ethical and philosophical questions driving his stories
• How speculative fiction can help us navigate real-world technological change

If you’re fascinated by AI ethics, science fiction thrillers, near-future speculation, and philosophical fiction, this episode is a must-watch.

📘 Books by Mark Peres

• The Accord (Human–AI Near-Future Thriller)
  👉 https://books2read.com/u/bxlQwd
• and The Man Who Lived a Hundred Lives, (memoire)
  👉 https://books2read.com/u/bPAyAx

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Join host Strider Klusman on Author in the Headlights as he sits down with S.W. Lawrence, MD—physician, adventurer, climate activist, and author of the fast-rising Climate Dragon series.
Dr. Sandy Lawrence shares his series creation and how his interest in the world's climate changes became the focus of his thrillers. Listen in and learn what readers can expect from his upcoming novel, Fossil Dragon.

Books by S.W. Lawrence (Climate Dragon Series)

📘 Climate Dragon – https://books2read.com/u/bz8wL9
☁️ Cloud Dragon – https://books2read.com/u/bwpjzO
🔥 Fossil Dragon – coming soon

Explore Sandy's work at DuramenPublishing.com's Bookstore – https://www.duramenpublishing.com/book-store
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