Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Mark Stevens, author of several crime novels, including Trapline. His new novel No Lie Lasts Forever involves a reporter investigating a cold-case serial killer who may have returned.

00.00 Opening Thoughts
Jesse has returned from Ireland with a new appreciation of books—especially illuminated ones.

04:29 News
1) MIllion Lives Book Festival Disaster
2) Agatha Christie Rises to Teach Again

15:31 Craft Corner
Jon Meyers (Write Better Together) discusses the use of attachment theory when creating characters and character relationships.

21:30 Interview with Mark Stevens

42:20 Parting Words
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Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt 
www.williambernhardt.com
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