Authors Read

In a January 2026 podcast interview, author Dave Bouche discussed his latest book, "Cliffs of Palos Verdes," with host he the Podcast Authors Read, Dan McLaughlin. Bouche explained that this work differs from his previous writings, as he adopted a distinct persona to narrate the story, inspired by the style of Raymond Chandler. He emphasized the importance of conflict in storytelling, recalling ad...

Along with Denese Cooper, Dan and Mark give silent thanks to the historical accident that the Papacy is centered in Rome, rather than say, Venice or Padua.  A lot of words rhyme with Rome. It makes for a better song. Although come to think of it, Venice is not so bad...

Back in the last century Dan and Mark mimiced the vocal harmonies of the 50's and the social concerns of the 60's with the layered manicured sounds of the 70's and the gritty realism of the 80's. The result? The definitive folk louge act to send the millinum off with a bang. Two Guys from the 70's congeal   together the music, the memories and the magic of the decade that never was. Through cover,...

 Dive into Tales of Trials and Magic with Craig Williams! Hello, literary enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a captivating journey as we delve into the latest episode of *Authors Read*! This time, we are thrilled to feature J. Craig Williams, an accomplished author and trial lawyer, who shares fascinating insights from his book *10 Famous Trials* and a heartwarming excerpt from his enchanting chi...

Author Eli Greenbaum conducted and collected more than100 interviews that detail a side of the war that consumed many, then and to this day in his book "Hell, No, We Didn't Go : Firsthand Accounts of Vietnam War Protest and Resistance."  His additional research provides context to the interviews and gives the reader a full sense of what it was like to be part of the last generation of Americans to...

Subject: Dive into David Bueche's captivating story on the latest episode of Authors Read! Hey book lovers, Looking for a thrilling story that will keep you on the edge of your seat? Tune in to the latest episode of "Authors Read" featuring David Bueche as he reads a mesmerizing excerpt from his work, "9 1/2 Stories," specifically from the thrilling tale "Speed Date." In this episode, David takes...

While interviewing Billy about the Faire and Agoura, Billy Scudder felt the urge to share two of his poems. The first was written the day the Faire was torn down and entitled "Pleasure: A Cosmic Current of Spirit by the Green Man. The other is his current work, as yet entitled, which starts, "We think with vision, before we can talk with reason."

Dave shares what he learned from Jess Winifeld, Stephen King and the US Border Patrol in this memoir about travelling to Canada with a couple of buddies in a van. With powdered incense purchased from the Renaissance Faire (there is a story there).

Steve Aultman, singing with the iteration of Dogwatch consisting of Shay Black, Jeni Beilharz, Roger Bramble, and Gary Keep, sings the classic shanty "Blow the Man Down", and then reads his own original essay "Apples are Folkloric".

This poem evolved out of an essay Jeffrey wrote about his Bowie-loving best friend, Kent, who in 1974, at age 15 left the stage of life too soon. This poem is harvested from it.

James reads his poem that is what his poetry means to him, and discuses a favorite word that he and his mother shared. The poem can also be found on the back page of his book, It Could Be Verse.

Janey spends an uncomfortable afternoon in her garden.

Jane reads a poem and talks about word choice. And sweat.

The story of the tiniest Easter Bunny