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Charles Breakfield is a technology expert in security, networking, voice, and anything

digital. He enjoys writing, studying World War II history, travel, and cultural exchanges. Rox

Burkey is an applied technology professional who excels at optimizing technology and business

investments. Together, these Texas authors create award-winning stories that resonate with

males and females, as well as young and experienced adults.

VS Holmes is a critically acclaimed science fiction author. The fourth book in the Star Edge series has won the prestigious Silver Global Book Award. We are privileged to have V.S. here today to talk about their writing. Join us on this episode where we talk about Pride month, coming out at work, and how having awkward conversations over and over again, bridges the gap between fear and understanding! Don't miss this one! 

Join us for this dynamic Duo!

Bruce Olav Solheim is a professor of history at Citrus College in Glendora, California.. He has published twelve books and has written ten plays, six of which have been produced. His books include titles such as “Timeless”, “Snarc” and “Ali’s Bees”.

Nzondi (Ace Antonio-Hall) is an American urban fantasy and horror author and is the first African-American to win a Bram Stoker in a novel category. His novel Oware Mosaic won the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in Young Adult fiction; the most prestigious award given to horror writers in the world. His latest work is “Lipstick Asylum”.

Today we welcome Chris Denmead, host of “The Dr. Chris Radio of Horror” show and author of  “Give Me Something Good to Eat.” His latest endeavour is “Vlada: A Dracula Tale” a graphic novella that gender-swaps the roles of the traditional tale. 

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Dennis Galloway has written the novel, THE PEN: SULTAN’S WISDOM, as well as nearly a dozen self-help books. He has also produced documentaries and videos. He is the founder of Limitless Boundary and Mentoring for Authors Service, a program that helps up-and-coming authors overcome the mindset hurdles of writing a book.   

Here are the links for you to list:  A video book trailer can be found at :  thepen.dennislagalloway.com  Facebook page about The Pen:  facebook.com/dreamtravelerstales  Website for helping beginning authors:  sites.google.com/view/becoming-an-author  Facebook page about Coaching :  facebook.com/MrMSCoach   I can be reached at:  mastermindsetlife@gmail.com

Nicole Fanning is an old-school romantic and documentary enthusiast. Her debut novel, Catalyst, is the first instalment of the Heart of the Inferno Series which follows the romantic entanglement of a deadly billionaire mafia don, Jaxon Pace, and his unexpected paramour, Natalie Tyler.   

Books:  Catalyst (Heart of the Inferno Book 1) 

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Ignite (Heart of the Inferno) Get the book on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3CN6Cs5 ASIN: B09DFK5TLW

Jotnotes with WL Hawkin  Tune into our episode featuring author W.L. Hawkin as we learn about history and language, intuitive writing, plotting and conflict, and even the work of lighthouse keepers. W.L. Hawkin is known for her Hollystone Mystery series and her latest release: Lure.  

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Tune into our episode featuring Zachary Hagan as we discuss the inspiration of Eragon and the Chronicles of Narnia, as well as the connections between teaching literature and creating worlds.  Zachary Hagan is the author of the Eternal Chronicles series.

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Dr. Teresa Cody hails from Texas, where she gained both an undergraduate degree and a dental degree. Events in 2018 led her to pen a book called You Healing You. We welcome her to the show in order to learn about her and her work.

Danika Stone is an author, artist, and educator who discovered a passion for writing fiction while in the throes of her Masters thesis. A self-declared bibliophile, Danika now writes novels for both teens and adults. Her novels include “Switchback” and “The Dark Divide.”

Robert J. Sawyer is a Canadian science fiction writer with more than twenty titles in print. He has won the Nebula and Hugo award, and has been given the Order of Canada, the highest honor given by the Government of Canada. His 24th novel is called the “Oppenheimer Alternative.”

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Mark Leslie is a Canadian author of horror and speculative fiction, as well as self-confessed book nerd.  He is known for both fiction and non-fiction titles, including his short story collection, “One Hand Screaming,”  and his Canadian werewolf series. His latest release, the 4th in the series, is titled “Fright Nights, Big City.”

Our guest for today is Jennifer Lieberman, who joins us from Maple, Canada. She is an author and actress who has appeared in over 30 stage productions in Toronto, New York, Los Angeles, Europe and Australia. Her novel, “Year of the What?” was adapted into an award winning solo-show titled, “Year of the Slut.” She has penned screen and stage plays as well as the wacky web-series “Dumpwater Divas.”

Emergency physician and award-winning writer Melissa Yi shares her passions for writing, science, and motherhood with us. She takes life experiences and passions and twists them into these encapsulating stories.   Tune in and join us on A Hot Take - Where we discover the newest, hottest books and Authors on the scene.  Hit that subscribe button so you don’t miss our weekly episodes! See ya next time! Reach out to your hosts:   • https://www.mirandaoh.com • https://www.jennagreene.ca  Reach out to our featured guest:  Twitter: http://twitter.com/dr_sassy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelissaYiYuanInnes/ Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/melissa-yi Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/4600856.Melissa_Yuan_Innes Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelissaYuanInnes Instagram: https://instagram.com/melissa.yuaninnes Author central: amazon.com/author/myi Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/melissayi_ TikTok: @myi_books   Also join us on the socials:   • IG: @ahottakepodcast • Twitter: @hottakepodcast1 • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A-Hot-Take-A-Podcast-Featuring-Trending-Authors-and-Books-109603358128211  Don’t Forget to Follow us on your favorite Podcast Platform:  • Anchor FM: https://anchor.fm/ahottakepodcast • A Hot Take YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteb3aK-k6-RixxysdnICYg • Authors Library YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT_7Vow4jdGQ9ueaFsg0dJw • Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zMTVhZmIxNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/a-hot-take-G1EoOl • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6SFt2D1GYKOIu888CAU8c8.

Cult of Dracula, Dubstep Classical music inspiration and consistently creating comic book stories. Rich Davis takes us into the world of comic book scripts, describes how they are much like screenplays. He shares with us how storytelling has been something that he’s always been passionate about. We dive into the vampire world Rich has created. Join us on this week’s episode.   Tune in and join us on A Hot Take - Where we discover the newest, hottest books and Authors on the scene.  Hit that subscribe button so you don’t miss our weekly episodes! See ya next time! Reach out to your hosts:   • https://www.mirandaoh.com • https://www.jennagreene.ca  Reach out to our featured guest:  @cultofdraculacomic on Facebook, IG & Twitter  Also join us on the socials:   • IG: @ahottakepodcast • Twitter: @hottakepodcast1 • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A-Hot-Take-A-Podcast-Featuring-Trending-Authors-and-Books-109603358128211  Don’t Forget to Follow us on your favorite Podcast Platform:  • Anchor FM: https://anchor.fm/ahottakepodcast • A Hot Take YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteb3aK-k6-RixxysdnICYg • Authors Library YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT_7Vow4jdGQ9ueaFsg0dJw • Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zMTVhZmIxNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/a-hot-take-G1EoOl • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6SFt2D1GYKOIu888CAU8c8

For him it’s all about lived experience, experiencing life and writing about it. Shane Wilson takes us through living through this pandemic and global tragedy after global tragedy as he describes; how as artists, we could be suffering from emotional congestion. We talk about magical realism, and how he focuses writing in a different realm he created that concentrates on real-life raw emotions and how his ‘muses’ help others through tough situations.   Tune in and join us on A Hot Take - Where we discover the newest, hottest books and Authors on the scene.  Hit that subscribe button so you don’t miss our weekly episodes! See ya next time! Reach out to your hosts:   • https://www.mirandaoh.com• https://www.jennagreene.ca Reach out to our featured guest: Facebook: www.facebook.com/thatshanewilson Twitter: @ThatShaneWilson Instagram: @ThatShaneWilson Website: www.shanewilsonauthor.com   Also, join us on the socials:   • IG: @ahottakepodcast • Twitter: @hottakepodcast1 • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A-Hot-Take-A-Podcast-Featuring-Trending-Authors-and-Books-109603358128211 Don’t Forget to Follow us on your favourite Podcast Platform:  • Anchor FM: https://anchor.fm/ahottakepodcast• A Hot Take YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteb3aK-k6-RixxysdnICYg• Authors Library YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT_7Vow4jdGQ9ueaFsg0dJw

Mandy Eve Barnett joins us on our first episode to talk about travel experience, how culture enriches your life and your writing process. We discuss writing groups and how having a sounding board and a group to support as a writer is a key to success. We discuss her latest release and how important it is to create relatable characters.   Tune in and join us on A Hot Take - Where we discover the newest, hottest books and Authors on the scene.  Hit that subscribe button so you don’t miss our weekly episodes! See ya next time! Reach out to your hosts:

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