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Behind The Pen

Behind the Pen is an audio podcast hosted by award-winning author and filmmaker, Karina Kantas. She chats with her artistic guests about their love for their craft, their journey so far and what their future plans are. Every episode is unique and you never know who she'll be talking to next. A New York Times Best-selling author, film star, and illustrator, editor of a fashion magazine, a musician from India, a Psychic medium.
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Behind The Pen with Tracy Irwin -Author , coach, entrepreneur. from 2023-12-06T02:27:19

Meet Tracy Irwin

She is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, coach, business mentor, world traveller, and lover of all things "crafts" and anything salted caramel. She also fou...

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Richard Sparks - comedy writer, published author from 2023-11-20T16:29:05

This is a cosy chat with comedy writer turned author, Richard Sparks. We chat about his start in life as a writer and he throws out some names of comedians that most in the UK will of heard of a...

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Behind The Pen with Craig Underwood - Author from 2023-08-17T10:24:13

Craig is an author of a fantasy adventure series. He's new to writing and publishing, so we talk about both and the exciting storyline of his book, The Kint.


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Kelly Tabor and Richard Rossi- actors, writers, musician and director - Lucy and The Lake Monster. from 2023-03-04T16:07:38

Audio is taken from the video cast of Behind The Pen.

Kelly and Richard co-authored a children's book called Lucy & the Lake Monster. Think of The Lock Ness Monster...

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Behind The Pen with Marie Maccagno - writer, coach from 2023-02-04T15:13:19

Marie wrote the book Chocolate Pilgrim. But something enlightening happened on that trip, and writing the book helped pave Marie's career.  

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Behind The Pen with Hunter Lewandowski - writer, musician, artist - creator of worlds. from 2022-12-06T18:32:15

Imagine a writer creating a world with as much detail as one of Tolkien's worlds. Now imagine it not just being a world but a multiverse. Do you know how much work would go into creating somethi...

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Fran Hawthorne - author/writer from 2022-12-05T12:12:48

 

Fran is a non-fiction and literary fiction novelist with a background in journalism. She has published eight non-fiction books and two novels and is currently writing another two.<...

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#NaPodPoMo Day 30 Victoria Saccenti - Author from 2022-11-30T22:23:51



Yay we did it!!!   #NaPodPoMo  completed!

And to go out with a band. I chat with multi-award-winning, best-selling prolific author Victoria Saccenti.

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#NaPodPoMo Day 29 - Samantha Bryant - author from 2022-11-29T22:58:07


First, a poet, now a contracted author, next - going indie. I had such a laugh with Samantha. If anyone can call their debut series, Menopausal Superheros, has to have a good sense o...

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#NaPodPoMo day 29 - Sean Hillman - author gamer/role play from 2022-11-28T23:22:40


There is a big connection between role-playing games and writing fiction; Sean will happily explain it as he enjoys doing both. Sean is also a blogger and published in an anthology; ...

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#NaPodPoMo day 27 - Bite Sized 4 from 2022-11-27T21:45:54

So this rant is about huge disappointment because of a decision Alexia, and I made, and will stick with our decision. Although I'm sure, many of you will disagree. It's my right to choose. This ...

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#NaPodPoMo day 26 - Noelle MK from 2022-11-26T22:21:19


I love doing this show for many reasons. Meeting new people, finding out how much we have in common, and, my favourite, being stunned when I learn the hobbies of these closet writers...

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#NaPodPoMO Day 25 - Shaine Smith - author & publisher from 2022-11-25T21:34:22


What do you do when you have jotters full of plot bunnies (notes and ideas for stories) Well, you choose your favourite and then write the book and then start trying to get it published. Sh...

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#NaPodPoMo Day 24 - Fay Shlanda - author and poet from 2022-11-24T20:18:38



When Fay came on Behind The Pen as a guest, I thought we would talk about her poetry. But it turned out that Fay was very open and honest about her mental health and the ...

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#NaPodPoMo day 23 Bite Sized Behind The Pen from 2022-11-23T23:25:01



This is me just popping in to talk about the latest with my #books, #translations, #awards and #writing, and I talk about my trip to #Barcelona.

You can see photos on the #video...

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#NaPodPoMo day 22 - Rosemary Williams - author and gamer from 2022-11-22T15:37:52


Rosemary has been published in several anthologies, and more will come out next year. She loves to write short stories and loves, I mean obsessed, might be the word, with 'My Little ...

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#NaPodPoMo Day 21 - Rachel A Brune - Author, editor, singer, musician.... etc from 2022-11-21T19:00:38


What can I say about this lady? There just wasn't enough room in the episode title to list all her talents and achievements. I first met Rachel in a Zoom writing get-together and the...

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#NaPodPoMo day 20 - Bob McGough - author, podcaster, filmmaker from 2022-11-20T19:31:03



I love how Bob got the idea for his first publication, then writing in the genre of SteamPunk, and then having five podcasts. I'm very impressed.

Bob has one of th...

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#NaPodProMo day 19 - Jill Shannon author from 2022-11-19T19:04:28



I have often said that creatives are not just talented in one artistry alone. Jill has played a musical instrument. She used to sing in a choir and was into sports and wr...

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#NaPodPoMo day 18 - Ritu G Chopra - writer, artist, coach, speaker and strategic adviser from 2022-11-18T23:02:32


 You can expect an in-depth conversation when you sit down to chat with Ritu. She is quite the philosopher and has no problems talking to people about creativity, art and how a ...

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#NaPodPoMo day 17 - Toni Cox / author and proofreader from 2022-11-17T18:16:17

#NaPodPoMo day 17.

How does this Lady do it? She's an author of 24 books, works part-time and has a proofreading business. plus she taking a course on business studies.

Toni Cox is...

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#NaPodPoMo day 16 - Sian Claven - author from 2022-11-17T00:01:52


You wouldn't believe that the shy and innocent-looking lady could pen these chilling horror stories, but then again, she also writes in the genres of fantasy and SciFi.

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#NaPodPoMo Day 15 Venessa Giunta - author from 2022-11-15T23:27:22

Venessa is not a stranger to me; she even allows me to call her by a nickname I created. This lady runs a group on Facebook called The Writing Tribe. It's such a friendly group where everyone he...

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Behind The Pen with Steve Beach and Brian Mayer from 2022-11-14T23:45:17


What do these two gentlemen do with their pen? Well, they write jokes.
Jokes that are part of their script for their new podcast. The Vinyl Word may have only started ...

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Behind The Pen with Kenny Tiller - actor, director, writer from 2022-11-13T18:33:51


Kenny is an award-winning filmmaker. He's an actor as well as directing. Art of the Hustle.
It starts with the screenplay, hiring the actors, and a cinema photo...

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#NaPodPoMo day 12 - Shunnie Marie -author from 2022-11-12T21:15:45


*Warning can be triggering to some*

Shunnie has such a unique name, which fits her perfectly, as she's a unique person who has gone through some terrible expe...

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#NaPodPoMo Day 11 with Debra Parmley - author and travel blogger from 2022-11-11T23:08:55


Ever wanted just to pack it all up, hop into an RV and travel around the US?  Well, Debra did just that and what fabulous stories and inspiration she's had along the way. No won...

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#NaPodPoMo day 10 - Al Jenson - entrepreneur, author from 2022-11-10T15:32:02


Al has such a positive and bubbly personality and is full of energy. Have a listen to his story when he talks about how one book changed his life.
Al is a speaker, trainer, autho...

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#NaPodPoMo day 9 - Pamela Evans, author, musician, teacher, painter from 2022-11-09T18:53:39


I was excited to learn that Pamela wears many creative hats. She must keep herself busy to be able to work on her debut novel, teach music, collaborate with another author on a child...

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#NaPodPoMo day 8 with debut author, Lindsey Kinsella from 2022-11-08T17:42:29


Lindsey is a debut author and for his first novel, he's picked a topic that he's been fascinated with for over 20 years. Not giving any more away. Come and meet the Scottish debut au...

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#NaPodPoMo day 7 - Corine La Font - Author, Podcaster, PR Consultant from 2022-11-07T09:34:58


There is only one Corine La Font she's as special as her name suggests. A very hyper, energetic positive person with lots to say.
We talk about writing and even suggest a collabo...

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#NaPodPoMo day 6 - Marcy McDonald - writer /mindset expert from 2022-11-06T12:26


Marcy is such a positive lady and has a message that I have mentioned a few times on the show. But Marcy knows how to make that message work for you and turn it into success. Are you...

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#NaPodPoMo day 5 - Circus artist / Julia Langley from 2022-11-05T09:42:21

Get ready for an inspirational story as we meet Julia Langley - singer, author, and coach.


Julia has been a circus performer - no artist, for 18 years with the most famous, in...

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#NaPodPoMo day Day 4 - with Mike Jack Stoumbos - Author teacher/coach from 2022-11-04T07:30:04

Mike is a well-established award-winning author of Sci-fan. Novels and short stories of science fiction with some fantasy elements thrown in. As a Trekkie, he loves to write space operas, partic...

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Day 3 #NaPodPoMo- Ricky Coleman- animation, writer, voice over from 2022-11-03T14:12:24


Ricky wears a lot of hats. When I first started talking to him about his writing, I could feel the passion he has for his art, but when we talked about his singing and songwriting, h...

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Day 2 NaPodPoMo Maureen Poynter - Artist from 2022-11-02T14:54:37


Maureen Poynter is a young graduate from art school, now looking to go into Graphic Design. We discuss the skill needed for certain styles and the difference between watercolour and oil. Ho...

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Day 1 of NaPodPoMo with Freddy Cruz - author from 2022-11-01T09:38:47

Yes! it's that time again when I kill myself trying to record, edit and post a podcast every day of this month. 

Welcome to National Podcasting Post Month No...

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Behind The Pen with Tatiana Blades - singer, songwriter, performer. from 2022-10-19T20:36:16


Being told to stop showing off because you were good at something is what stopped Tatiana from pursuing a singing career, so she took her second talent, dancing and stayed with that ...

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Bite Sized - International Podcasting Day from 2022-10-01T01:55:45

Bite Sized is a show that is played in between guest spots. It allows you to know me better and allows me to have a rant when needed.


I'm sharing a couple of projects I've bee...

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Andrew Vincent - debut author from 2022-09-18T13:40:12


What do you do when you are forced to leave your job and stay indoors for years?  (sound familiar) Well, Andrew decided to write a novel. This wasn't a story that had been with him for...

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Behind The Pen with Brody Fischer - songwriter, hip hop artist, singer and rapper. from 2022-09-02T14:53:38


How does a 15-year-old have his own record label?
How does a 15 years-old have his first album which was released in August?
How does a 15-year-old have so much artistic ta...

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Behind The Pen with Jesse Gibbs - writer memoir from 2022-08-21T01:29:53


Some listeners may be disturbed by this interview.


According to Jesse, this is the one -and- only book she'll ever write.  And why?...

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David Green - author from 2022-07-26T23:09:10

With a talent for art and film, it's surprising that writing is what took over David's time. With his own two series, urban and epic fantasy and ghostwriting several books. He must have written ...

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Madilynn Dale - Author, blogger, book reviewer. from 2022-07-23T14:39:54


How can a full-time mother, blogger, show host, and book reviewer also be a full-time author?  Madilynn makes it look easy. In this chat we talk about the art of writing, shifte...

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Martin Ettington - writer / author from 2022-07-18T06:29


There's not much this writer hasn't covered or written a book about. Especially when it comes to out-of-the-box, evidence and questions. Passing the 100 published books in just a few...

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Behind The Pen with Bill Cleveland - author, musician from 2022-07-13T13:57:53


Bill is a philosopher and when he talks about the creatives, you can't do anything but hang on to his words.
And his ambition of where he wants to go is just ensuring that he's ...

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William B Davis - (XFiles Cancer man) actor, director, acting coach and author from 2022-06-29T16:59:08


You all know him from his iconic role as Cancer man or (CSM) Cigarette Smoking Man from the X Files. I get to chat with William about his 70+ years in the entertainment industry. <...

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Majesta Dawn - debut author from 2022-06-03T18:12:22



I love chatting to debut authors as they have so much energy and drive, it's addictive Majesta has always loved the supernatural. And Halloween is her favourite holiday, so it was only...

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Micki Wescott - debut writer/ foster mum from 2022-05-12T07:40:11


Before we even get to talk about her wonderful non-fiction book about fostering, tips and advice.

Foster Care Process & Tips For Newbies: What To Expect & H...

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Love Hertz - Kevin Flores & Aaron Mostow - music, film, design, writing, screenplay. from 2022-04-25T23:30:33

Three authors, I get to meet and talk to two of them. It soon becomes apparent that they wear many hats. Such as music, film, art, writing, design and the list goes on.
What they have creat...

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Marianne Sciucco from 2022-04-20T11:59:13


You know what I love about this show, it's finding gold! It's not knowing who that person is Behind The Pen and being blown away when I learn the truth. I thought Marianne was just a...

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Teri M Brown - debut author from 2022-04-14T18:07:31


It's hard to believe this is Teri's first book as it deserves to be an international bestseller. After five years of research and then writing, to end up with the masterpiece of Sunf...

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Gerald Everett Jones - author, publisher, marketing. from 2022-04-06T18:27:57



I had such a great discussion on writing, with Gerald. I honestly could have listed to him talk for hours. What should have been a 30 min conversation, turned out to be o...

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Behind The Pen Special. Read Across America day from 2022-03-31T12:43:51


To celebrate Read Across America Day,  sci-fi-fi author Adam Gaffen and I, got together, discussed books, writing and then read some of our work. I hope you enjoy this special episode ...

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Rebecca L Marsh - author from 2022-03-30T14:09:24


Rebecca L. Marsh is an award-winning author of women's fiction and a member of the Paulding County Writer's Guild. She grew up in the mountains of Western North Carolina and now live...

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Dr K.R Schutz - Paranormal and UFO experiencer and investigator. from 2022-03-10T14:05:44


Did you know there are huge similarities between a visit from an extraterrestrial and the paranormal?

I was very excited to talk to Kelly about the  "p...

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Ron Lahr - author, game show host, entrepreneur from 2022-02-18T00:18:57

I've known Ron for a few years now and it's good to finally get him on the show to talk about his wonderful books, a very special anthology he's putting together and a new game show, he's hoping...

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Tony Selimi - award-winning director, author, life coach and health counsellor. from 2022-02-08T23:00:08

Tony has been through a near-death experience, he's been homeless and he has been in the middle of a bloody civil war and he's come out of all this knowing what his path is. Through his document...

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Jude McLean - author from 2022-01-19T18:47:03

Seriously, Jude could be a stand-up comedian. It was so much fun to chat with her. We talked about book covers, reviews how she used to have her own column in the local newspaper and when she le...

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One year anniversary of Behind The Pen from 2022-01-14T08:00

In this very special episode, I celebrate the 1st anniversary of the Behind The Pen audio podcast.
My guest in this episode is the same person who started this journey with me a year ago an...

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B K Greenwood - debut author from 2022-01-10T22:40:20

I had a really interesting time chatting with Brendan, author of the historical thrillers, The Last Roman. It seems a crime to label these books as just historical thrillers as ...

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Behind The Pen with Rebecka Vigus - author - editor and writing coach from 2022-01-07T11:21:18

One the first episode of the new year 2022, I chat with Rebecca Vigus, who has surpassed me with publications as she has 15 books published and she's revamping a few of them as ...

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CJ Warrant - romance author. from 2021-12-02T01:12:01

My, when CJ and I got together for this episode we were like two gossiping neighbors. It certainly felt like I'd known this lady longer than the 40 minutes we chatted. It felt like I'd met a kin...

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NaPodPoMo special with Jenny Burke - author and artist from 2021-11-30T15:01:28

In this episode, I get to chat with a fellow author I've known for years but never heard her voice until now. She is an award-winning author of the science fantasy series, Dragon Dreamer and eve...

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NaPodPoMo special with Talmage Burdine - Illustrator, poet, author from 2021-11-29T17:33:17

I'm so excited for you to meet Talmage or Tal, as I call him. He's an artist of exceptional talent in a style I've never seen before. It was such a pleasure talking to him about his work, art in...

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NaPodPoMo special with Keyla Damaer - author from 2021-11-28T14:13:38

In this episode, we're traveling over to Italy to chat with Keyla Damaer, an author of Sci-fi. I applauded Keyla ( you'll hear me clapping) for holding on to her finished manuscript and waiting ...

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NaPodPoMo special with Leighton Dean (Evens) - author from 2021-11-27T17:27:56

In this episode I chat with Leighton who started writing and got his first novel compleated by taking part in NaNoWriMo which is National Novel Writing Mon...

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NaPodPoMo special with Leighton Dean - author from 2021-11-27T17:27:56

In this episode, I chat with Leighton who started writing and got his first novel completed by taking part in NaNoWriMo which is National Novel Writing Mon...

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NaPodPoMo special with YaYa Diamond from 2021-11-26T18:01:11

There's me thinking I was going to be chatting to just another podcaster. But that was not the case.  Behind the Pen is for all artists that use a pen for work, and YaYa wears many hats. Listen

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NaPodPoMo special with Karen J Mossman - author from 2021-11-25T14:06:46

This episode is a little different from the normal interviews in today's episode. I talk with my co-author about our book Toxic, which is a dystopian sci-fi romance. We discuss how it all came t...

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NaPodPoMo special with Dr Tonya Nagle - author & podcaster from 2021-11-24T14:07:16

Tonya qualifies as an author as she has over 50 books published and three pen names.  You would think that with that many books and having her own podcast, that she would be all over social...

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NaPodPoMo special with Michael Scott - author from 2021-11-23T13:10:15

Michael has just released his debut novel. We talk about how the process was for him. The pros and cons the dos and don'ts. How one gets inspired and just how much effort, time and money goes in...

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NaPodPoMMo special with Tina L Helmuth - musician and author from 2021-11-22T10:43:03

Tina is a musician that helps write the songs and plays lead guitar for her band, Cedar and Sage. I would describe the music as psychedelic melodies with haunting vocals.
But Tina's main pro...

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NaPodPoMo special with K.M.MCFarland - author from 2021-11-21T14:04:10


Now, if you love the vamps, whether it's the movies, books or tv shows like Trueblood, Vampire Diaries or the rest, then these are the next books you have to read. Not only does Kare...

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NaPodPoMo special with Michelle Faust - writer and publisher from 2021-11-20T16:46:02

Michelle is an extraordinary lady. Not only did she start a publishing house and publish two anthologies, but it's also what these non-fiction anthologies are about and the people that have take...

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NaPodPoMo special with ACNH - writer, rapper hip hop, artist. from 2021-11-19T11:02:15


ACNH was very open about what inspired his love for music and who his influencer was and still is. He was a good sport when I asked him to freestyle for me and we had a good joke about it.<...

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NaPodPoMo special with Jennifer Anderson - author & writer from 2021-11-18T12:11:35

When Jennifer and I started talking about her book series, a dystopian sci-fi horror romance, we were both surprised with how similar our books are. My dystopian, Toxic had a different reason fo...

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NaPodPoMo special with Lyndi Alexander - author from 2021-11-17T11:12:23


The first thing you need to know about 'Babs' as we call her in the writing community, is that she has not one, but two pen names. She's known as  Alana Lorens for her romantic suspens...

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NaPodPoMo Special with Mark Smithivas - blogger from 2021-11-16T12:57:31

Day 16 of the #NaPodPoMo
In this episode, I chat with Mark Smithivas, who is a blogger and also a podcaster. We talk about podcasting and the ideas he has for his blogs and to finally get a ...

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NaPodPoMo special with Christine Astle - author from 2021-11-15T11:00:27


You wouldn't believe this is the first time Christine has been on a podcast, she's a natural and I hope she continues to get on radio shows and podcasts and get her books out there. ...

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NaPodPoMo special wthe Edward Walters - Podcaster from 2021-11-14T12:36:15

What is NaPodPoMo I hear you ask? Well, it's the National Podcaster Post Month, and Ed who has completed this challenge is also the owner of the Dead America podcast.
I have also volunteere...

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NaPodPoMo special with Justin Brimhall - debut author from 2021-11-13T11:16:03


I had a great chat with Justin. About his love for writing, his teachers, his debut novel, finding a publisher and his future plans. We had a laugh and talked about so serious stuff. He's a...

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NaPodPoMo special with Michelle Mackenzie - author from 2021-11-12T17:14:54


This was Michelle's first time on a podcast, and she quickly got comfortable and was able to take about the mistakes she's made as an independent author, the books she's currently editing a...

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NaPodPoMo special with Martin Karl - author illustrator, artist. from 2021-11-11T07:52:35


Martin is straight upfront honest about medical conditions he suffers from and it's these conditions that have conditioned him to be an extremely talented artist. I've seen his work and I h...

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NaPodPoMo special with Paul White - author, writer, magazine editor and artist from 2021-11-10T08:59:58


I've been lucky enough to have known Paul for many years. We met in a writer's group and have been friends ever since. But this is the first time we have seen each other (sorry you o...

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NaPodPoMo special with Jill Korn from 2021-11-09T09:43:03


Coming close to retirement, Jill knew she needed something to keep her busy. After taking a Masters course in Creative Writing, she decide she wanted to write plays rather than a ful...

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NaPodPoMo special with Nikki Flynn from 2021-11-08T11:15



Actually, Niki wears lots of hats. She's also a director, project manager, casting director as well as a scriptwriter and author.  Nikki is working on two long fantasy series one ...

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NaPodPoMo special with Mitch Gray - author singer entrepreneur. from 2021-11-07T15:27:45


Mitch really surprised me when we started talking and I learnt more about him. An upsetting end to his singing career, which I can relate to. In fact, we have a lot in common. it was...

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NaPodPoMo special - Maanarak - artist, poet and writer from 2021-11-06T17:25:20


I chat with a wonderful lady who is about to start her journey into self-publishing. Her debut book of poetry will soon be released and we get an exclusive as we see some of the illustratio...

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NaPodPoMo special - Mark Anthony Tierno - Author from 2021-11-05T11:51:23


I chat with the talented author and writer, Mark Anthony Tierno. When you see the size of his novels, you have to wonder where his imagination comes from, where he finds the time to write a...

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NaPodPoMo special with Bill McCormick - Author from 2021-11-04T14:48:12

I didn't know what to expect when I talked with sci-fi/horror/dystopian author, Bill McCormick, who also writes scripts and freelanced and so much more.
There was more laughter than talking....

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NaPodPoMo special with Amy Rivers - author, writer, philosopher from 2021-11-03T13:29:11


I chat with Amy Rivers, who, if she had her way would stay in education forever. She already majors in political science and philosophy as well as other academic qualifications and she stil...

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NaPodPoMo special Mark Bello - Author from 2021-11-02T11:04:09

I sit down and chat with Mark, a lawyer who has come across injustice and wanted to do something about it. So taking the main issues happening and that has happened in the USA, he turned them in...

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NaPodPoMo Special with Deacon Dawit Muluneh - author from 2021-11-01T12:23:27

I wasn't sure what to expect when I met Deacon Muluneh, but I soon realized how educated, smart and knowledgeable he is. When he got the 'calling' Dawit left America where he had been living sin...

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Behind The Pen with Mary K Savarese - Author from 2021-10-17T20:26:06

I chat with Mary K Savarese about the writing, the editing process, publishing and tigers and bubble baths. You soon learn that Mary is as quirky as her titles. It's amazing what, where and why ...

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Marcus Carter - author, entrepreneur from 2021-10-14T20:11:46

Marcus is not afraid to own up to past mistakes and his determination to make his community, even the world a better place is inspiring.

The journey he started on was rocky, but now he...

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Behind The Pen Special with David Wenzel and David Vando - actors, award-winning film producers from 2021-10-06T23:33:56

Two Goliaths on screen and off. I get to chat with the producer and writer of the multi-award-winning film Hamlet/Horatio.  

This film tells the story of Hamlet through Horatio's P...

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Shakey's Madness with Robert Boog - songwriter and author from 2021-09-29T19:05:59

In this episode, I chat with Robert Boog, who is an accomplished songwriter. He also writes screenplays (wouldn't you if you were living near Hollywood.) and his new book is called Shakey's Madn...

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Lauren Robbins - endorsed Psychic and Medium from 2021-09-05T08:00


In this very special episode you will see how renowned and endorsed Psychic and Medium, Lauren Robbins works. How gifted she REALLY is, so skeptics, this one is for you.

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Nikki Flynn -author, audio sound engineer, writer, director from 2021-08-16T08:52:29

Nikki wears lots of hats


She's also a director, project manager, casting director as well as a scriptwriter, and am an author.  Nikki is working on two long fantasy series on...

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Behind The Pen with n0_c0mparis0n - songwriter, DJ, producer, engineer and more. from 2021-08-07T01:57:31



n0_c0mparis0n is a gifted musician, songwriter, and producer. His love started from hearing LL Cool JJ at a very young age and his talented brothers, who were also into music, helped a...

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Behind The Pen with Eric Goodman - Author from 2021-07-30T13:19:41

I had the pleasure of chatting and getting to know Eric, the man BehInd The Pen. novelist, journalist and book doctor.

He is the author of 6 novels, his latest being, Cuppy and Stew. Ha...

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Behind The Pen with Melanie Channell - Divine Spiritualist from 2021-07-21T15:14:31

In this episode, Melanie uses numerology and Tarot Cards to give me readings.  She also discusses how it all started for her and the experiences she's had with the divine. And we ta...

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Behind The Pen with Elliot Mason - Author from 2021-07-04T18:21:04


Elliot Mason is the author of the brilliant novel The Arlington Orders. Where history and the present clash in this thriller.  I chat with him about what made him take his first step a...

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Behind The Pen with Athena Goodman - author, songwriter, from 2021-06-27T18:11:01

People called her Dr Love and throughout this conversation, you'll understand why.

Can a book bring the world together? Yes, it can.

Find out about the 7th Riddle books and h...

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Behind The Pen with Al Kelbren from 2021-06-18T15:08:13

Coach Al is not just a gymnastics coach with teams of Olympic winners. But that's not all he does. Since being diagnosed with ADD as a young boy, Al's been fascinated by how the mind works. That...

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Behind The Pen with Sonia Cameron - author from 2021-06-16T02:41:07

I chat with Sonia Cameron and soon into the chat I realise that this lady is not just generous and inspiring but she's so smart as well. She has two unique non-fiction books out. One is a book o...

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Behind The Pen with Mitch Carson - Author and motavatiional speaker from 2021-06-11T23:02:23

Mitch talks about how he turned his life around after watching an advert on TV. Now having a bestselling non-fiction book, that had been translated into two languages. He is a motivational speak...

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Behind The Pen with DJ Dizzy Bandz from 2021-05-31T13:12:07

In this audio podcast, I chat with DJ Dizzy Bandz who is a producer, songwriter and DJ. From Georgia US.

Whilst in lockdown, he's been searching and teaching himself ab...

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Behind The Pen with Dawn Witte - Inspiring and motivational author and speaker. from 2021-05-23T18:13:09

This lady has such a light that comes from her. She can turn the negative into a positive by just smiling and speaking. She brings so much love and joy from her books and the work she does in Af...

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Behind The Pen with Zarin Ali - non fiction author from 2021-05-18T06:23:16

In this episode, I chat with Indian writer, Zarin Ali, and how it took a dot in an Instagram post for her to learn about her love for writing and to write her memoir.

You can find her b...

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Behind The Pen with Alexandra Nakelski - professor of film studies and director. from 2021-05-15T13:02:01


In this episode, I chat fun and bubbly Alexandra Nakelski who is the director, owner of the Zeitgeist Film Festival taking place Friday 4th June at Huntington Beach California, US.
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Behind The Pen LitCon2021 special with Tina O'hailey - author, animator from 2021-04-18T21:46:58

For LitCon 2021 I chat with author and illustrator Tina O'hailey about her love for animation and writing YA Mystery, time travel cave adventures. There is a ru...

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LitCon 2021 special with Tina Hogan Grant from 2021-04-17T10:24:28

Tina wrote her own biography but turned it into a three books trilogy of fiction. Based on her own life, from ...

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Behind The Pen LitCon 2021 special with Robert Springer. from 2021-04-15T22:22:03

In Robert's debut novel, he tells his interpretation of the afterlife and resurrection. But this isn't a 'throw down your throat' preaching novel. Oh, no. This has romance, horror, thriller, and...

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Behind The Pen with Linwood Jackson - writer, author/artist from 2021-04-05T10:32:50

When we first started chatting we talked about Linwood's poetry and then the YA fantasy book he's working on and his love for everything Greek ;) but then the conversation did a 180 and ended up...

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Behind The Pen wth rapper and hip hop artist 7oBenzo from 2021-03-29T23:24:23

I get to chat with this very talented rap artist from Brooklyn, who managed to record and produce an album whilst in lockdown. Using YouTube videos, he taught himself how to mix and produce the ...

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Behind The Pen special with co host Wesley Britton and special guest Walter Koenig from 2021-03-24T19:55:10

My co-host Wesley Britton and I, chat with Walter Koenig about his time on the Enterprise as Pavel Chekov in Sta...

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Behind The Pen with my guest Jackie Bartolette - Magazine CEO & Editor from 2021-03-23T16:48:44

I chat with CEO, editor, Creative Director, lead fashion photograph for HauteOhio Magazine, Jackie Bertolette. Take away all those labels...

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Michael Scott Grant - Thriller from 2021-03-12T00:37:48

I chat with Michael Scott Grant a scriptwriter, stand up comedian and author of the controversial thriller novel, Listen

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Behind The Pen with my guest Amit Khadikar - musician from 2021-01-14T00:29:59

I chat with songwriter, lyricist and producer, Amit Khadikar all the way from India. He is the frontman for the heavy rock band Listen

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Behind The Pen with my guest Joshua Pantalleresco from 2020-12-17T18:14:38

In this episode, I chat with poet and one of the more positive men I've spoken to, Joshua Pantalleresco. We talk about the lives we've lived, the life we're getting ready for and of course writi...

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Melanie Darrow - Editor from 2020-12-01T16:35:22

In this episode, I talk to a person who uses a different kind of pen and her colour is normal always red.

I get to chat with Melanie Darrow about editing. The process she...

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Marc Cushman - writer, author, director and producer from 2020-11-03T13:55:32

In this special episode host, Karina Kantas is joined by author and reviewer, Wesley Britton as they chat to Saturn award-winning author, writer, director and producer, Marc Cushman. Author of T...

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The Naked Podcaster from 2020-10-17T17:59:17

In this episode, I chat with Jenn Taylor aka The Naked Podcaster or Mumof18.
We chat about her book, Hello My Name Is..., Her life, future plans and about ...

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Joe Compton owner of Go Indie Now productions from 2020-09-15T09:02:45

Author, entrepreneur and radio host, Karina Kantas talks to Joe about his love for writing, his Listen

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Drema Drudge - art historical fiction from 2020-08-19T18:59:58

Behind The Pen host, Karina Kantas is a YouTuber, award-winning author with 13 titles. Radio host and entrepreneur with her business Listen

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John Manuel - Greek Travel from 2020-07-15T14:21:02

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Terry Thompson - non fiction -self help books from 2020-07-07T11:40:33

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Charlene Diane Jones - Non fiction & poetry from 2020-06-24T14:47:01

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Victoria Saccenti - 20th historical romance author from 2020-06-18T13:39:13

Behind The Pen is a chat show where author and entrepreneur, Karina Kanta...

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Alycia Christine - Fantasy from 2020-06-17T14:55:04

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Maria Elena Alonso- Sierra - International Thriller from 2020-06-16T11:57:16

In the show Behind The Pen, author and entrepreneur, Listen