Dark Signals

Kevin Buckner has released his first book The Advent of Zon Book One of The Cudomerie (Don’t worry about pronouncing it right…I couldn’t either LOL). We go over his book and then quickly change to the inspiration for his book…wait for it…Dungeons and Dragons. We talk about gaming and some of the television and movies that has inspired him to write. Kevin also was a winner in NANOWRIMO in 2020 hitting 54,000 words in one month.

Kevin is working on book 2 and hopefully that comes out soon. Check out his work.

Here’s a synopsis of his book:

Several years after a demon prince is summoned to the terrestrial world, a respected politician is found murdered in his home. While the hunt forthe killer is on, a secret society of necromancers discovers that the artifacts of their legends are real. As they search for these artifacts, their enemies gather to fight against them in an effort to prevent the necromancers from taking over the world. All the while, neither side knows aboutthe demon prince, who is still at large, manipulating people and events to stir up trouble wherever he can in a city that holds a dark secret.

https://amzn.to/3w1Y3aF

Best Selling Author, Podcaster, and Screen Play Writer Patricia (DO NOT CALL HER PAT) Simpson. Patricia is truly gifted, the whole conversation is packed full of her creative gems and writing tips including record your audio book as a part of the editing process. Very cool interview with a Very cool person.

About Patricia Simpson

Patricia Simpson is an Amazon bestselling writer from the Bay Area of California. She has won numerous awards, including multiple Reviewer's Choice Awards from Romantic Times as well as a Career Achievement Award. Her debut novel, WHISPER OF MIDNIGHT, was a finalist in the prestigious RITA awards of Romance Writers of America. One of her more recent novels, SPELLBOUND, was nominated Best Indie Paranormal of the Year. After a long career with TOR, Silhouette and HarperMonogram, Patricia is now enjoying creative freedom as an indie author.

https://patriciasimpson.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Patricia-Simpson/e/B000APMSW8

No speculation needed, this was a fun conversation. We meander all over the place, we actually do talk about books and writing, but also solve many of the world’s problems by debunking conspiracy theories and maybe making a few new ones.

Darian Smith writes mainly speculative fiction (fantasy) and lives in Auckland, New Zealand with his wife (who also writes) and their two black cats (who don't).

https://www.darian-smith.com

https://www.amazon.com/Darian-Smith/e/B00U3N1CLK

Playboy Playmate, Actress, Model, and soon Author Deborah Driggs share stories from her life. Whether you are reading her bio at IMDB or looking at her Instagram Account, you can feel the authenticity of her story. Her willingness to share details from her life and the lessons learned make this one of my all time favorite shows. Deb’s memoirs should be out October of 2021. The best way to keep up with Deborah is by following her Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/deborahdriggs/ About Deborah Driggs: Born and raised in a dysfunctional, lower middle class home in the South Bay community of Southern California, Deborah Driggs was a lonely latchkey kid whose parents both worked long hours. At the age of seven she discovered a love for ice skating and began taking lessons at a local rink, where by the age of ten, I was a competitive figure skater. Deborah learned the value of discipline at an early age: her mornings began at 4 a.m. where, for two hours she would practice "figure 8's" before starting her school day. On Saturdays, she also took ballet lessons, although her dream was set on becoming an Olympic figure skater at age eleven. By working on herself under these demanding conditions, Deborah learned self-discipline, consistency, dedication and time management skills which would help her to achieve great things in life, later on. Despite her commitment and hard work, everything changed when she was fourteen after her parents divorced and she was told she would be living with her father. Not only did this affect her career goals, but she was forced to leave private school and enrolled in the toughest public schools in Hawthore. Furthermore, her father had no interest in providing her with guidance or financial support. The divorce took its toll on her, emotionally and physically. Having been involved in athletics up until that point in her life, Deborah now had no outlet to express herself and no allowance to buy clothes, books, or food. The only option she had was to find a job that she could work after school. Her first job was working at a cemetery where she created flower arrangements and placed them on graves. That was followed by work at a fast food restaurant, and then, as a clerk in a drug store, working until midnight most evenings and then walking home, alone, through unsafe neighborhoods. Before long, her school work suffered and when graduation time approached, she learned that she was not eligible to graduate because of missed classes in Government Studies. Intent on doing whatever it took for her to meet the requirements, Deborah negotiated a deal with her teacher to write a thesis on the classwork she had missed by the following Monday. While the content of the paper may have been less than par, her teacher was so impressed with her efforts that he gave her a passing grade so that she could graduate high school. By working her way through high school, Deborah learned how to solve her own problems rather than depending on others' help. Along with her negotiating skills, she learned how to get hired for a job. Rarely, if ever, was she turned down for anything she tried out for. When faced with a challenge, she was always ready to figure out what was required of her to move forward. With her willingness to complete her coursework, she realized that she could accomplish almost anything. She also realized that she possessed the ability to negotiate with adults which created the basis of her business success in never taking "no" for an answer. Another lesson she learned during her high school years was that even if you are the minority - with less money, less education, or the 'wrong' ethnic mix, you can still make friends and find a way to fit in. Once again, Deborah's athletic ability came into play when she made it on the Song Leader/Dance Squad for her school. After being accepted at Saddleback College, Deborah quickly tried out for that school's eminent Dance Squad and made it after competing against 100 other young women. However, with her low grade point average, she was put on academic probation and told that she would be dropped from the Squad if she didn't earn a 3.0 grade average. Deborah took this as a personal challenge and with an earnestness to succeed (and not willing to be defeated), she earned a 3.5 GPA, making in on the Dean's List. And by the end of that year, she was also elected Home Coming Queen and befriended by young men and women from affluent Orange County families. Continue Reading at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0237910/bio

Michael Ross loves writing to encourage children to use their imagination. He loves kids so much he built a wonderful world in his front yard for kids. If you don’t pick it up from his bio, you certainly will get a feeling for the depth of experience this author has in life and fantasy. Just a lovely chap to spend an afternoon with.

About Michael Ross

A successful actor and model for over twenty five years. Had businesses in the hair and beauty industry, was a ski instructor, and competed internationally as an athlete, and martial artist.

writing project to date.

A successful actor and model for over twenty five years. Had businesses in the hair and beauty industry, was a ski instructor, and competed internationally as an athlete, and martial artist.

writing project to date.

https://www.thewand.me/

https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Ross/e/B075PGWMSK

As promised, T.J. is back and we are talking / teaching about Celts, Druids, and anything else that may be related to ancient cultures.

Here are the resources that T.J. Gave me for Celtic research:

https://sites.google.com/site/theancientcelts/about-the-author

The Ancient Celts by Cunliffe : A pretty standard and well-recognized text that swans the swatch of Celtic history, culture and society. 

War, Women and Druids by Phillip Freeman  : Focuses on contemporary eyewitness accounts of the elements mentioned in the title. 

The Druids by Ellis    : Focuses more on druidic religion, philosophy and practices.

Caesar Against the Celts  : Focuses on the Gallic Wars and battle with the Romans 

Atlas of the Celtic World   :Focuses on geography.

About T.J. Altieri

As an author, TJ Altieri has dedicated himself to challenging paradigms and eliciting deep social commentary in a thoroughly engaging way for the reader. By fusing genres and counterbalancing perspectives, he compels the reader to engage in questions about society and one's own self.

While Christiane’s fiction writing is awesome, it takes a back seat to her real-life experiences that inspired her to write two children’s book. When you listen to her ongoing story of her wrongfully convicted husband by a group of corrupt government officials in Alaska, you will be shocked. Give it a listen and let me know in the comments what you think. Christiane also tells you about her experiences and gives some pro tips on kickstarter programs and grant applications to help with writing books.

Christiane Joy Allison is an author/activist from Wasilla, Alaska, with half a dozen beautiful nephews and nieces who inspire her writing of children's picture books. She also writes fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and spiritual works. She is a Rasmuson Foundation 2018 Individual Artist Project Award recipient. She has an MBA in Management & Strategy through Western Governors University and a BA in Journalism & Public Communications from the University of Alaska Anchorage. She spends her days: writing, fighting for the release of her wrongfully convicted spouse, and advocating for justice reform.

https://www.allisonpublishing.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Christiane-Joy-Allison/e/B078JD9RQC

Take a look at the covers of The Supervillainy Saga series. I absolutely love them. His covers properly depict the entertainment value of the books, they are awesome. We talk about his books, Lovecraft Country, Altered Carbon, and The Boys. AND we talk about the Amazon / Audible debacle with Indie Authors. It’s a great conversation with a great author.

C.T Phipps is a lifelong student of horror, science fiction, and fantasy. An avid tabletop gamer, he discovered this passion led him to write and turned him into a lifelong geek. He is a regular blogger on "The United Federation of Charles" (http://unitedfederationofcharles.blogspot.com/).

https://www.amazon.com/C-T-Phipps/e/B00L32LLDY

https://ctphipps.wordpress.com/

Let’s talk about erotica, romantic suspense, and throw in a publishing house and that is a typical conversation with the extremely busy and talented Jonesy. Rebekah is so interesting to speak with on just about any subject you want to throw at her. Listen up.

Rebekah Jonesy is a voracious reader who decided it was time she made her own contributions. Her books are contemporary romance and other forms of fantasy. Outside of the literary world, she is a mad scientist cook, gardener, Jill of all trades, and military spouse.

https://www.amazon.com/Rebekah-Jonesy/e/B00NQ5Z1CS

Three Furies Press is an independent publishing house dedicated to bringing quality books to the world, as well as supporting our authors. We are passionate about reading, writing, and publishing, and bring that passion, along with our expertise, to this venture. Take a look around and make yourself at home. We are igniting fires and inspiring readers, one book at a time.

https://threefuriespress.com/

JD has some interesting takes on life as we know it today. I enjoyed listening to his insights and opinions on both college sports and authoring. The Art of Reading is an interesting book. He basically expands on the advice of most authors which is to read daily. Let’s not forget his Jill Anderson series, which is also fantastic.

J.D. Cunegan is known for his unique writing style, a mixture of murder mystery and superhero epic that introduces the reader to his comic book-inspired storytelling and fast-paced prose. A 2006 graduate of Old Dominion University, Cunegan has an extensive background in journalism, a lengthy career in media relations, and a lifelong love for writing. Cunegan lives in Hampton, Virginia, and next to books, his big passion in life in auto racing. When not hunched in front of a keyboard or with his nose stuck in a book, Cunegan can probably be found at a race track or watching a race on TV.

https://jdcuneganbooks.com/

https://www.amazon.com/J.D.-Cunegan/e/B00YNTP4S2