"Have a Fulfilling LIfe—Then Write About It" with Candace Kade

Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Candace Kade, the author of The Hybrid series, a YA sci-fi trilogy.

00:00 Opening Thoughts
LAST CALL for WriterCon 2025 at the Skirvin Hilton in OKC over Labor Day weekend, August 29-September 1. Over 60 speakers and over 100 breakout sessions, pitching, manuscript reviews, private consultations, etc. It’s also a great opportunity to meet other writers, people who share your hopes and dreams, form critique groups or gain beta readers, or present your work at the Open Mic. It is NOT too late to register! Learn more at: www.writercon.com/conference/

03:51 News
1) Siegel and Shuster Plaza Opens in Cleveland

07:43 Craft Corner
Desiree Duffy from Black Chateau and Books That Make You explains the FIVE main benefits of writing conferences. Some of them may surprise you...

11:59 Interview with Candace Kade

25:52 Parting Words
ONE LAST TIME! Join us at WriterCon 2025! www.writercon.com/conference