Online For Authors Podcast
Winner of the 2025 American Writing Awards Podcast of the Year in Fiction and the 2024 Positive Change Podcast Awards for Best Host and Best Book Podcast. Tune in to be introduced to new and upcoming authors in a wide variety of fiction genres - from historical to fantasy to mystery to thriller to romance – as well as inspirational memoirs.
Online for Authors is the only podcast with a host that personally reads and reviews indie-written fiction and inspirational/memoirs for avid readers who want to add books for their TBR beyond what they can find on the NYT best sellers list. As an award-winning host, Teri M Brown’s goal for Online for Authors is to introduce avid readers to characters they’d like to invite to lunch. If you read more than 40 books per year and want to veer away from the NYT Best Seller’s List or want to expand beyond your preferred genre, Online for Authors can help you discover novels written by Indie-Authors to add to your to-be-read list.
Teri M Brown is an author of character-driven fiction and lives for the moments her characters speak their stories to her. Recognizing that other authors also have interesting lives and reasons for writing, Teri uses Online for Authors as a space for these authors to shine. Avid readers listening to Online for Authors will have the opportunity to discover new authors, amazing characters, and “can’t stop reading” stories.
If you are looking for the next book on your “to be read” pile, then this is the podcast for you. Listen as authors discuss their latest work (no spoilers!), the impetus behind the storyline, how/where/why they write, what’s coming up next, and more! These conversations are in-depth because, unlike many hosts, Teri takes the time to read and review each novel before interviewing her guests. She believes that by doing so, she can guarantee a good fit for her audience as well as an interesting and inquisitive interview.
Additionally, the first Saturday of each month, Teri releases what she affectionately calls OFAU – Online for Authors University. These once-monthly episodes feature writing tips for authors in all stages of their careers and speaks directly to her desire to mentor others. Whether someone wants to know about editing, marketing, book awards, being a guest on a podcast, or how notebooking can help you overcome writer’s block, writers and aspiring writers will find useful tips to move their writing to the next level.
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- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 157
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
From Cassette to Manuscript: A Historical Fiction Journey with Author Roni Robbins
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Roni Robbins, author of the book Hands of Gold. Hands of Gold capitalizes on Roni Robbins’ nearly four decades as a published writer: a staff repor…
Furry Friends and Fiction: The World of 'Dog Park' with Author Michelle O'Neil
The guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Michelle O'Neil, author of the book Dog Park. Michelle also authored the memoir Daughter of the Drunk at the Bar. She has a background as a freela…
Amphibian Apocalypse: Battling the Frog Virus with Author EB Mendel
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is EB Mendel, author of the book If Frogs Could Fly. E.B. Mendel is an author in South Florida. If Frogs Could Fly is his first novel, and The Help of…
Transforming Adversity into Action: A Veteran's Journey to Advocacy with Author Tristian Smith
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Tristian Smith, author of the book Against All Odds. Tristian Smith is not just an author—he's a living testament to resilience and transformation.…
Harmonies and Heartbreak: A Family Saga from Folk to Fury with Author Sarah Seltzer
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Sarah Seltzer, author of the book The Singer Sisters.
Sarah is writer in New York City where she lives with her family surrounded by books, records…
From Chaos to Courage: Alice's Journey on the Ill-fated Sea Venture with Author Elisabeth Carson-Williams
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Elisabeth Carson-Williams, author of the book Castaway on the Isle of Devils. Inspired by her students, and her fervent love of travel, Elisabeth h…
Whispers in Color: Unraveling the Mysteries with Author Amy Suto
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Amy Suto, author of the book The Nomad Detective. Amy Suto began her career as a Hollywood TV writer before hitting the road and becoming a digital…
Ten Misconceptions About Publishing You Can't Afford to Ignore with Author W. Terry Whalin
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is W. Terry Whalin, author of the book 10 Publishing Myths. W. Terry Whalin understands both sides of the editorial desk--as an editor and a writer. H…
Battleground America: A Military Thriller of Division and Defiance with Author William R Douglas
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is William R Douglas, author of the book The Sun of All Our Anger: Civil War 2.0. William R. Douglas is an award-winning novelist whose debut novel, T…
Lessons from Mom: A Lifelong Journey of Learning Together with Author Robert W Norris
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Robert W Norris, author of the book The Good Lord Willing and the Creek Don't Rise. Robert W. Norris was born and raised in Humboldt County, Califo…
Flickering Shadows: The Candlemaker's Journey to Freedom with Author Marj Charlier
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Marj Charlier, author of the book The Candlemaker's Woman. Marj Charlier is the author of eleven novels and three novellas. The Rebel Nun (Blacksto…
The Enchanted Land of Perpetual Autumn: Feline Guardians and Dream Mysteries with Author Megan Mary
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Megan Mary, author of the book The Dream Haunters. Megan Mary is an award-winning international bestselling metaphysical author, dreamworker and ho…
Whispers of Color: The Hunt for Three Mystical Paintings with Author Penelope Holt
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Penelope Holt, author of the book The Angel Scroll. Penelope was born and educated in England and now lives in New York. She is a novelist, playwri…
Unlocking Your Potential: How Book Coaches Transform Good Books into Great Ones with Sue Toth
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Sue Toth, author of the book about book coaching and editing. For the past 20 years, Sue's specialty has been in collaborating as an editor with fi…
Exotic Moves and Dangerous Deals: A Thriller with a Dash of Romance with Author Josh Boldt
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Josh Boldt, author of the book Moneymaker. Josh is a crime and mystery author who specializes in Southern themes, settings, and characters. He is t…
Hidden Riches: The Quest for Spanish Gold in Tennessee's Mysterious Caves with Author Rick Glaze
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Rick Glaze, author of the book Eight Pieces of Eight. Rick published the kayaking adventure, The Purple River in 2021, Spanish Pieces of Eight, a s…
Sips and Stories: A Journey Through Bulgaria’s Rich Culture with Author Ellis Shuman
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Ellis Shuman, author of the book Rakiya - Stories of Bulgaria. Ellis is an American-born Israeli author, travel writer, and book reviewer. His writ…
Ethics for Sale: The Hidden Price of Progress with Author Audrey Gale
Today on Online for Authors, guest-host Carole O’Neill interviews Audrey Gale, author of the book The Human Trial. Audrey Gale long dreamed of being a writer, but never anticipated the circuitous roa…
Love Off-Script: The Surprising Romance Between a Star and a Single Mom with author Shelby Saville
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Shelby Saville, author of the book And They Had a Great Fall. Shelby resides in a suburb west of Chicago. Despite her city living, she’s a small-t…
Secrets in the Shadows: Unraveling a Small-Town Whodunit with Author Laury A Egan
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Laury A Egan, author of the book Fair Haven. Laury is the author of fourteen books of fiction: Jack & I; The Black Leopard’s Kiss & The Writer Reme…