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We chat with Jacqueline Druga, whom I am unofficially naming the Queen of the Post Apocalyptic genre. She tells us how she pulls off being a writer, a screenwriter, a director, an actor, and more. We find out how she became pen pals with Charlton Heston back when she was ten years old. Really? Yes! She reveals the secrets behind her insane level of productivity. And we discover the connection between the Empire State Building and her incredible determination. It's crazy. We also reflect on CM Punk's foray into the UFC and so much more!

We chat with Mark Tufo, author of the bestselling Zombie Fallout series. He tells us about how the ZF series got started and how it was originally intended to be quite different with the title Zombie Follies. We hear about the day he was one second away from quitting writing and what happened that stayed the execution. He also recounts a few crazy dog adventures he had in youth and how he feels about cats. And last but not least, I shock Mark with an utterly compelling idea for where Zombie Fallout could find a new audience. And if it ends up happening (and it should!), all I'll request are a couple of free tickets to enjoy the spectacle. We discuss all that and more.

We chat with Michael Stephen Fuchs, author of the bestselling Arisen series, in his first ever podcast interview! We find out what happened after he got his first book published over ten years ago. Things didn't turn out like he expected... in his love life and beyond! Michael shares life lessons he's learned from the military men and women on which his books are based. We even find out how the characters in his books helped one reader overcome a life or death situation. You'll find out that and so much more in this hilarious and thought-provoking interview.

We chat with Bobby Adair, author of the bestselling Slow Burn series. We find out how he left behind promising careers as a rocket scientist, as a lead guitarist in a rock and roll band, as a fast food franchise magnate, and even as an employee of an unnamed business that sports a really nice campus. My guess is Apple! We discuss the recipe for success and it turned out better than half-baked. We also dive into his childhood memories and discover the traumatic events that potentially led to his prolific career writing in the Post Apocalyptic genre. Yes, we engaged in a dangerously unregulated and uncertified exercise in psychology. Special thanks to Bobby for joining us this week! … and apologies if the interview drove him to prescription drugs!

Anthony gives us the inside scoop on a new book that he and Nicholas Sansbury Smith have in the works, on what his single biggest struggle would be in a post apocalyptic world (you'll never guess!), and also where his fiance rates in his list of life priorities. Is the wedding off? And in a moment of totally unsolicited career counseling, we even attempt to help him decide between two successful careers. Oh yes, we went there and beyond!

We chat with Franklin Horton, author of the bestselling The Borrowed World series. We find out how Franklin views being prepared in the modern world and how that is reflected in his books, and even how information in his stories can help people in real life emergency situations. He reveals how long it's taken him to make a go of being an author. HINT: talk about gumption!  We also find out how his best friend in real life became an enchantingly anachronistic character in his fiction. We discuss all that and much more.

We chat with WJ Lundy, author of the bestselling WTF series. We find out how WJ won writing awards in his younger years, until he started reading stories about certain mature content and that influence made its way into his writing. The awards quickly turned into recommendations that his stories didn't belong in school. Ahh, the heartache of an aspiring writer. We also discover the key to achieving world peace. Yes, it was that easy. Listen now to hear all that and more.

Welcome to the first episode of OMG Books, a podcast that takes you on a trip into the brains of bestselling authors. In this episode, we chat with Dirk Patton, author of the bestselling V Plague series. We find out how powerful storytelling can touch people’s lives in unexpected ways. We also find out a deep, dark secret that has never been revealed. Talk about a teaser! And that’s just the beginning of a fantastic discussion and deep dive into the brain behind the books.