For many of us who write fiction, there seem to be two common dreams which we all, at one time or another, will expend a great deal of our time, energy, and fantasies on: Writing and publishing a novel, and writing and publishing novels as a full time occupation. Some of us do fulfill dream number one, and often times more than just once. But it is that elusive and ethereal second dream, that of writing full time and making a living from it, which either evades, or intimidates the vast majority of us. It is this rare breed of American writer, the full time novelist, that is the subject of this episode of NETDRAG. Meet an iconic master of American mystery, horror, and crime fiction, Robert W. Walker, and learn his secrets about how he's written forty novels in thirty years...many of them best sellers..., survived it all to tell his tale, and has rightfully earned the coveted title of "Full Time Author." http://www.robertwalkerbooks.com/
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By all rights, crime thriller author Timothy
Hallinan should have been a rock star singing in a rock and roll band. But
fortunately for the reading public, Hallinan instead became a “star” of another
magnitude, shining just as brightly in the literary world as a master
storyteller, now clearly at the top of his game with two breathtaking
international thrillers, 2007’s “A Nail Through The Heart,” and his latest
release in June, 2008, “The Fourth Watcher.” Join us for this episode of NETDRAG
as we talk with him about the secret of his success in writing modern day thrillers that are as sensuous, as they are suspenseful, even though set in a world far removed from the experience of most American readers. www.timothyhallinan.com 
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They say Minnesota has 10,000 lakes and while that may be true, I happen to know the state has only one Peter Rennebohm, and we are extremely fortunate to have him on NETDRAG today as our guest. Besides being extraordinarily talented, he's a father and a grandfather, an outdoorsman, a hockey coach, and a man who has had the tenacity, vision, and desire to literally start a new chapter in his life...many, many new chapters, in fact...ending one long career as a successful businessman, and starting a new one as a novelist. I wouldn't really call Peter a baby boomer, so much as I would a "baby bloomer." Join us as we listen to his story of how he managed to make a life long dream, into the reality of a lifetime. www.prennebohm.com
Portland, OR crime fiction author Bill Cameron joins us for this episode of NETDRAG recorded live in the Columbia Grill & Bar at the beautiful Portland Airport Sheraton during the 38th Annual Willamette Writers Conference. Join Bill and me...oh, and Daniel, our waiter, who got a five dollar tip for keeping the hordes of screaming mystery fans away from Bill long enough for me to get the scoop from him about the writing of his first incredible crime novel, "Lost Dog." And Bill also talks about his latest book, coming in November, "Chasing Smoke." Another work of dark, "New Century Noir" by one of the country's fastest rising crime fiction stars  .  http://www.billcameronmysteries.com http://www.midnightinkbooks.com http://www.bleakhousebooks.com
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Recorded live, August 1 - 3, at the 39th Annual Willamette Writers Conference in Portland, OR. Part 1 features interviews with various aspiring authors, poets, and screenwriters, from some of the eight hundred people in attendance, as well as after hours high jinx in the Columbia Room Bar & Grill with yours truly,  and some friends.
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