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Robert E. Constant's children's book, Hey Tuskegee! provides a guided tour of one of America's hotbeds of Black History, Tuskegee University and the Alabama city that surrounds it. But here's a secret: it's not just for children. Robert's straightforward narrative, through the eyes of a young brother and sister, provides a clear review of some key chapters in the hist...

Larry Jorgensen follows America's most famous soft drink brand from its first bottling in Mississippi to its growth across America in his two books of memorabilia, anecdotes and photographs. It's not a history of the Coke corporation, but a history of the grass-roots bottlers and communities that were at the heart of the product's growth. Larry has sold 9,000 copies of his books as...

Jim Sweeney is a member of a growing federation of basketball players in their 60's, 70's, even 80's, who travel, compete and continue playing their favorite sport without regard to their age. Maxi Basketball is a worldwide phenomenon with its own organization and a passionate following that Sweeney has tapped into with personal relationships and friendships that span the globe. His...

A preview of the upcoming Independent Authors Book Expo on August 7, 2021, in Roselle, NJ. Organizer Renaee Smith, founder of the Independent Author Book Experience, talks about her non-profit support activities for self-published authors and gives a preview of the expo for those who'd like to just show up and those who would like to exhibit. Whadya think of this episode> Support the show...

Career news photographer Brian Horton turns his camera to the beauty of the Jersey Shore, making a bookful of scenic and nature photos as a tribute to his late wife and a fundraiser for the center that helped her cope with multiple sclerosis. Info on obtaining the book is included. Whadya think of this episode> Support the show Subscribe to the Type. Tune. Tint. podcast today. Cheap. Right here...

Marklyn Johnson, stage host, comedian, podcaster and author may not have invented the phrase tell it like it is, but he certainly lives by it. His new book, Lessons from a Shit Talker , tells his story of a life journey fraught with other peoples' ideas of what he should have done with himself. His lessons are surprisingly relevant to the rest of us and told in a funny, memorable way.  Whadya...

Author Calvin Fisher's first novel, Northfield , takes place in a post-apocalyptic world shrouded in poisonous gas and day-to-day survival that depends on wearing a gas mask and earning "credit cards" instead of currency. Why do so many sci-fi stories take place on an Earth that is dying? Calvin talks about that and gives us a preview of his book.   Whadya think of this episode>...

Kevin D. Miller's family tree provided inspiration for his two historical fiction novels, one of which details a real-life murder in his family and is soon to become a feature film. His latest book is inspired by his great great grandparents' interracial marriage during the Civil War era. Kevin, a web developer and part-time actor with a silky voice, is a totally delightful and informati...

Author Mike Archer talks about revealing personal secrets in his new collection of short stories, Living With Humans: Stories of Each Other . A lifelong TV journalist, Mike also talks about the challenge of learning to write expansively after decades of writing news stories that are only a few sentences long.   Whadya think of this episode> Support the show Subscribe to the Type. Tune. Tint. po...

One novel became three and now I'm on the third and final installment of the exploits of my favorite fictional married couple, Bud and Maggie Remmick. Also, I'm looking for other independent and/or self published authors to join me for occasional interviews or even seamless self-promotion. Whadya think of this episode> Support the show Subscribe to the Type. Tune. Tint. podcast today....

The writing process is different for everyone, from those who like to storyboard and outline every chapter to those who start with an idea and let the story wander along its rightful path. I found a short excerpt from a Stephen King interview from a few years ago in which he talks about the idea of letting a story find its own way. This formula makes for more of an adventure in writing, but it has...

You can convert your prized written work into an audiobook. It's all online, free if you narrate it yourself but most of us are better off using a paid narrator, and there's the rub. Whadya think of this episode> Support the show Subscribe to the Type. Tune. Tint. podcast today. Cheap. Right here.

Writing science fiction is fun and challenging. Engaging sci-fi fans requires your science at least SOUNDS feasible.  Whadya think of this episode> Support the show Subscribe to the Type. Tune. Tint. podcast today. Cheap. Right here.

Former TV news executive Mike Archer, now a blog writer and contributor to Smerconish.com, provides an interesting perspective on the inspiration and process in writing and publishing his first collection of stories. Whadya think of this episode> Support the show Subscribe to the Type. Tune. Tint. podcast today. Cheap. Right here.

Tom Kranz, former TV news producer and author, wrote his first-person account of the 1985 MOVE confrontation in Philadelphia at a time before digital media, online resources or even decent desktop computers.  Whadya think of this episode> Support the show Subscribe to the Type. Tune. Tint. podcast today. Cheap. Right here.

There's a whole industry that wants you to self publish your book but do your research and be patient. They ALL want your money. Whadya think of this episode> Support the show Subscribe to the Type. Tune. Tint. podcast today. Cheap. Right here.