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Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt - Book Talk Podcast

Join award-winning, indie author, Dianne Burckhardt, as she chats with fellow authors and industry insiders around the world about their work, inspirations, greatest challenges, and triumphs. Writing is often the easy part, and the real work begins once the author writes, "The End." 

Dianne and her guests shed light on what it takes to be a successful author in today's markets whether as an indie author or traditionally published. Dianne's guests share their insights on their personal journeys to creating a successful writing career. They discuss everything from their writing process, common obstacles in publishing today, marketing, customer engagement, and resources to help create engaging content, and so much more! 

Be sure to check out our website: BurckhardtBooks.com. 


Wednesdays are better with a little good book banter ... join us for chats that are entertaining, uplifting, and help you find new books to feed your soul!

BIO: Dianne Burckhardt is a podcaster and award-winning designer and author (writing as Stephen Burckhardt). Her historical fiction series, The Into the West Saga Serial is complete and she is currently writing her medical memoir Free Bad Haircut With Each Craniotomy. Dianne is an American from Wichita, Kansas, but currently resides in Germany with her Chilean husband, and their Russian rescue dog, Shaggy. She is also a proud bonus mom to twin adult daughters in Chile.

Arts Fiction Books Kids & Family Horror Paranormal Writing
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
36 minutes
Episodes
187
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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S4 EP186: Rachelle Bergstein, Lifestyle Writer and Author of The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us

S4 EP186: Rachelle Bergstein, Lifestyle Writer and Author of The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us

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Bleeped words: S3x, S3xuality (Twice)

Hello My Happy People,

Judy Blume transformed how young readers understood themselves and the world around them. In this episod…

00:48:10  |   Wed 03 Sep 2025
S4 EP185: Qin Sun Stubis, Multi Award-Winning Memoir Author of Once Our Lives

S4 EP185: Qin Sun Stubis, Multi Award-Winning Memoir Author of Once Our Lives

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Bleeped words: k!lled (twice), d!ed

Hello My Happy People,

This week on Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt – Book Talk Podcast, I sit down with Qin (“Ching”) Sun Stu…

01:00:09  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
S4 EP184: Marcia Peck, Accomplished Musician and Author of Water Music: A Cape Cod Story

S4 EP184: Marcia Peck, Accomplished Musician and Author of Water Music: A Cape Cod Story

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Hello My Happy People,

This week on Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt – Book Talk Podcast, I am joined by Marcia Peck, an award-winning author and lifelong musicia…

00:39:59  |   Wed 20 Aug 2025
S4 EP183: Alison Beder Solway, Author of The Miles We Run: Lessons from the Arena of Resilience

S4 EP183: Alison Beder Solway, Author of The Miles We Run: Lessons from the Arena of Resilience

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Hello Happy People,

In this episode of Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt – Book Talk Podcast, I sit down with Alison Beder Solway, author of The Miles We Run, for …

00:49:11  |   Wed 13 Aug 2025
S4 EP182: Risa August, Author of The Road Unpaved: Border to Border with a Brain Tumor and a Bike

S4 EP182: Risa August, Author of The Road Unpaved: Border to Border with a Brain Tumor and a Bike

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Hello My Happy People, 

Have I got a show for you today! In this inspiring episode of Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt – Book Talk Podcast, I share my interview w…

00:43:49  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
S4 EP181: Wendy Dale, Memoir Writing Coach and Author of The Memoir Engineering System

S4 EP181: Wendy Dale, Memoir Writing Coach and Author of The Memoir Engineering System

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Hello My Happy People,

Today I get to introduce all of you to the incredible Wendy Dale – Memoir Coach, Author, and Writing Myth-Buster. Have you ever been told to …

00:46:07  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
S4 EP180: Valerie Sherrard, Middle-Grade Author of A Bend in the Breeze

S4 EP180: Valerie Sherrard, Middle-Grade Author of A Bend in the Breeze

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Hello My Happy People, 

Get ready to meet the remarkable mind behind some of Canada’s most beloved books for young readers! In this episode of Book Banter with Dian…

00:48:24  |   Wed 23 Jul 2025
S4 EP179: Breakfield and Burkey, Award-Winning Writing Team of Thrillers and Mysteries

S4 EP179: Breakfield and Burkey, Award-Winning Writing Team of Thrillers and Mysteries

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Bleeped words in today's episode: Drüg$, Hüm@n Traff!c!ng

Hello Happy People,

Dianne has spoken to many authors who co-write books, but usually the interview is only…

00:40:49  |   Wed 16 Jul 2025
S4 EP178: Linda Hughes, Romantic Women's Fiction Author of The Inn on Lilac Island

S4 EP178: Linda Hughes, Romantic Women's Fiction Author of The Inn on Lilac Island

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Bleeped words: naz!, prost!tute

Hello Happy People,

Today Dianne is excited to share with you her chat with romantic women's fiction author, Linda Hughes. For many y…

00:52:09  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025
S4 EP177: Micki Bare, Author of Middle-Grade Magical Realism Series Zahra of the Uwharries

S4 EP177: Micki Bare, Author of Middle-Grade Magical Realism Series Zahra of the Uwharries

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Hello My Happy People, 

Today on Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt–Book Talk Podcast get ready to step into a world where fairy magic meets real-world heart in my …

00:48:33  |   Wed 02 Jul 2025
S4 EP176: Robert O'Connor, Author of Jeep Show: A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge

S4 EP176: Robert O'Connor, Author of Jeep Show: A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge

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Hello Happy People,

Dianne cannot wait to share today's episode with all of you. Her guest, Robert O’Connor, brings history to life in his latest book, Jeep Show: A…

00:51:15  |   Wed 25 Jun 2025
S4 EP175: Joel Shulkin, MD, Author of the Forensic Technothriller Heroic Measures

S4 EP175: Joel Shulkin, MD, Author of the Forensic Technothriller Heroic Measures

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Hello My Happy People,

I am so thrilled to sharing with all of you today my incredible interview with award-winning author Joel Shulkin, MD. Not only is Joel a prac…

00:49:34  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
S4 EP174: Miles Spencer, Entrepreneur, Adventurer, and Co-Author of the Amazon Bestseller A Line in the Sand

S4 EP174: Miles Spencer, Entrepreneur, Adventurer, and Co-Author of the Amazon Bestseller A Line in the Sand

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Bleeped words in this episode: M@ss@cre, 3x Sl@ughter, Ass@ssin@tion 

Hello Happy People,

Dianne is pleased to share her interview with the amazing Miles Spencer. Mi…

00:47:07  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
S4 EP173: Anne Mollova, YA Epic Fantasy Author of The Trianid Series

S4 EP173: Anne Mollova, YA Epic Fantasy Author of The Trianid Series

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Hello Happy People,

Dianne is thrilled to bring you her chat with the incredible award-winning, YA, epic fantasy author, Anne Mollova. While Anne attests to having …

00:54:14  |   Wed 04 Jun 2025
S4 EP172: Jennifer Vido, Romantic Women's Fiction Author of Serenity by the Sea

S4 EP172: Jennifer Vido, Romantic Women's Fiction Author of Serenity by the Sea

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Hello Happy People,

Today Dianne is so happy to share with all of you her chat with the incredible author, Jennifer Vido. Jennifer is not only a wonderful person to…

00:45:58  |   Wed 28 May 2025
S4 EP171: Chaplain Patrick Day, Author of Finding the Safest Place on Earth

S4 EP171: Chaplain Patrick Day, Author of Finding the Safest Place on Earth

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**Disclaimer: This episode features Christian author, Chaplain Patrick Day. While we never discuss religious doctrine (for any religions), many authors share how t…

00:46:16  |   Wed 21 May 2025
S4 EP170: Josh Mendoza, Author of Shadow of the Eternal Watcher

S4 EP170: Josh Mendoza, Author of Shadow of the Eternal Watcher

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Hello Happy People,

Dianne is thrilled to bring you today's guest author, Josh Mendoza. Josh had already established himself in the film industry before he decided …

00:45:08  |   Wed 14 May 2025
S4 EP169: Lynne Hugo, Award-Winning Author of Mothers of Fate

S4 EP169: Lynne Hugo, Award-Winning Author of Mothers of Fate

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NOTE: there are two bleeped words, v!ct!m and s€xual

Hello Happy People,

Today on Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt – Book Talk Podcast, Dianne brings you the amazi…

00:48:59  |   Wed 07 May 2025
S4 EP168: Linaya DiNoto, SciFi Fantasy Author of The Forever After Duology

S4 EP168: Linaya DiNoto, SciFi Fantasy Author of The Forever After Duology

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Hello Happy People,

Today we have a rare return guest author. Her first guest appearance on Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt–Book Talk Podcast was in season 2 epi…

00:44:29  |   Wed 30 Apr 2025
S4 EP167: D. M. S. Fick, Author of Lewis Sinclair and the Gentlemen Cowboys (Mystery)

S4 EP167: D. M. S. Fick, Author of Lewis Sinclair and the Gentlemen Cowboys (Mystery)

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Hello My Happy People, 

Dianne is thrilled to share her interview with you today with the incredible mystery author, D.M.S. Fick.  Besides being an amazing author, …

00:49:51  |   Wed 23 Apr 2025
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