Online For Authors Podcast

Winner of the 2025 American Writing Awards Podcast of the Year in Fiction and the 2024 Positive Change Podcast Awards for Best Host and Best Book Podcast. Tune in to be introduced to new and upcoming authors in a wide variety of fiction genres - from historical to fantasy to mystery to thriller to romance – as well as inspirational memoirs.Online for Authors is the only podcast with a host that personally reads and reviews indie-written fiction and inspirational/memoirs for avid readers who want to add books for their TBR beyond what they can find on the NYT best sellers list. As an award-winning host, Teri M Brown’s goal for Online for Authors is to introduce avid readers to characters they’d like to invite to lunch. If you read more than 40 books per year and want to veer away from the NYT Best Seller’s List or want to expand beyond your preferred genre, Online for Authors can help you discover novels written by Indie-Authors to add to your to-be-read list.Teri M Brown is an author

Online For Authors Podcast is a fiction podcast hosted by Teri M Brown, with 249 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Teri M Brown hosts Online For Authors Podcast, a fiction show with 249 episodes published.

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  Episode #283

  When Justice Gets Complicated: A Thriller of Conscience with Author Buddy Howard

  Aug 15, 202629 min

  My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Buddy Howard, author of the book The Burden of Evidence. Buddy Howard brings unparalleled authenticity to legal thrillers through his unique triple expertise: M&A dealmaker, expert financial court witness, and now debut novelist. After decades navigating high-stakes mergers and acquisitions, Howard also served as an expert witness in financial court cases—giving him insider access to both sides of the legal system where his thriller 'The Burden of Evidence' unfolds. His eight-year writing journey from corporate boardrooms and witness stands to self-published author proves that the most compelling fiction springs from real experience. This adventure-seeking pilot and skydiver who's conquered everything from marathons to Burning Man brings the same fearless persistence to storytelling. Howard's mission: inspire fellow writers that everyone has a valid story and limitations are self-imposed. Perfect for shows exploring how real-world expertise creates authentic fiction. In my book review, I stated The Burden of Evidence is a legal thriller by Buddy Howard. We quickly meet Paul and Katherine, a married couple with a grown child. Katherine is a lawyer. Paul is a novelist. Their son still lives at home and their marriage seems a bit quaky. And then the unthinkable happens. Katherine is sexually assaulted while coming home from getting groceries. Paul takes it upon himself to find the man who harmed his wife. And eventually finds himself in a position to get justice. Should he? Can he? Will it come back to haunt him? The twists and turns of this thriller will keep you turning the pages. So many times, I wanted to yell at Paul, "NO! Walk away!" but apparently he couldn't hear me through the pages! Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Buddy Howard Website: https://www.buddyhoward.com/ LinkedIn: @Buddy Howard Purchase The Burden of Evidence on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4ffxMwR Ebook: https://amzn.to/3RxCEpc Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #buddyhoward #theburdenofevidence #thriller #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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  Episode #278

  Women's Liberation and First Love: A Life in Transition with Author Cinda Gault

  Aug 11, 202629 min

  My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Cinda Gault, author of the book Everything I Hope For. Cinda has demonstrated an enduring interest in women’s lives. An undergraduate degree in Psychology led to her founding an agency to help victims of domestic violence. She followed up a stint as a prison guard with an M.A. in Criminology focused on domestic violence. Inspired to become a writer and learn about the literary tradition she wanted to join, she completed a doctoral dissertation on Canadian women’s writing during the “identity years” of 1965-1980. In 1988, she published her first novel as a Harlequin Superromance set in Guelph. Her first historical novel, This Godforsaken Place, was published in 2015. In between these novels, she won third prize in an international short story contest, earned a Ph.D. in English, and raised two sons. In 2023, she published A Small Compass, welcomed two granddaughters, and has a new novel, Everything I Hope For, set in the 1970s. In my book review, I stated Everything I Hope For is a young adult late 20th century historical fiction by Cinda Gault. Although it is difficult for me to believe that 1970s is now historical, Cinda does an excellent job thrusting us into the world of Jesus Freaks and hippies. In this coming of age story, we meet Belinda who is a senior in high school who has always been a good student and honest with her parents - especially her open-minded mother. But as her parents' relationship disintegrates and Belinda begins dating, everything she thought to be true about her relationship with her mother turns upside down. At seventeen, she finds herself on her own and making adult choices she's not quite ready to make. We watch as she navigates familial bonds, romance, lust, friendship, higher education, finding a job, and true love. Throughout it all, Belinda is simply hoping to find what she's always wanted - to be accepted for who she is and to be allowed to grow and become. I enjoyed this book and think you will too! Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Cinda Gault Website: www.cindagault.com FB: @Cinda Gault IG: @gaultcinda LinkedIn: @Cinda Gault X: CindaGault Purchase Everything I Hope For on Amazon: Ebook: https://amzn.to/4xagglK Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #cindagault #everythingihopefor #YAfiction #historicalfiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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  Episode #274

  Telling the Hard Parts: Memoir Writing, Memory, and Finding Compassion with Author Slade Williams

  Aug 4, 202629 min

  My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Slade Williams, an author working on his memoir Non Prophet. We are doing something a little bit different today, talking about memoir writing but before he has his book published. Let’s take a look at what it is like in the trenches while writing a memoir. Slade Williams is a writer, survivalist of a chaotic childhood, and a self-proclaimed "non-prophet." In his debut memoir, Non Prophet, Slade explores a unique knack for spotting mathematical patterns and connections between his own life and the major milestones of the Bible—specifically Jesus. Fully aware of how ridiculous that sounds, Slade leans heavily on dark humor and sarcasm as a necessary shield against his own delusions of grandeur. He anchors this spiritual odyssey in the gritty, often absurd reality of growing up in an alcoholic, abusive household. The result is a story that is equal parts cosmic and deeply grounded, proving that the best way to handle immense religious weight and childhood trauma is with a healthy dose of wit. Slade lives in Newburyport, Massachusetts, where he continues to look for patterns in the everyday chaos and tries very hard not to accidentally start a cult. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Slade Williams Website: www.sladewilliams.com X: @GSladeWilliams IG: @gsladewilliams Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #sladewilliams #nonprophet #memoir #memoirwriting #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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  Episode #276

  Beyond the Launch: Marketing Tricks Authors Can Actually Afford with Author Kevin M Hall

  Aug 1, 202629 min

  My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Kevin M Hall. He is the author of Book Marketing on a Budget and will chat with us about inexpensive marketing strategies. Kevin M. Hall is a memoirist, storyteller, and independent author. He is the author of multiple books including Ilion: My Childhood, My Memories, My Rosemount MN Memories, SIGNS – The Veil is Thinner Than We Imagine, and Book Marketing on a Budget – Simple Steps for New Authors. Kevin began writing after his grandchildren repeatedly asked what life was like when he was growing up. That simple question opened a door to stories that blend memory, history, spiritual awakening, and practical insight—and sometimes a bit of humor only hindsight can provide. Kevin is an author who favors lived experience over theory, and steady progress over hype for readers who value authenticity. He writes reflective, practical books drawn from real life—helping readers find meaning, clarity, and steady progress without false promises. Kevin’s writing style has been described as easy to read, atmospheric, and reminiscent of The Wonder Years and Boy Meets World. His books are sprinkled with photographs, well-chosen quotes, and historical tidbits that bring each story to life, making readers feel both nostalgia and connection. Kevin also writes practical nonfiction for self-published authors. His book, Book Marketing on a Budget – Simple Steps for New Authors, shares real-world strategies for helping writers find their audience, grow readership, and expand recognition without spending a fortune. Drawing on his own experience, Kevin shows how clarity, consistency, and thoughtful promotion can turn a personal project into a book that actually reaches the readers it was written for. Kevin is a husband of nearly fifty years, a father, and a grandfather. He lives with his wife in Rush, New York, just outside Rochester, surrounded by family, laughter, and the occasional grandchild chaos. Before becoming an author, Kevin worked as a programmer and project manager and is the holder of U.S. Patent 8,156,416 B2 related to enhancement of document security. In my book review, I stated Book Marketing on a Budget is a fantastic marketing resource written by ​Kevin M Hall​ . If you are a new/newer author and don't know where to start marketing or have tried a few things but don't know where to go from there, then this is the book for you. Kevin provides 19 free or inexpensive marketing tips complete with step by step instructions and even samples of his own use of the tips. He even helps you see where to start and where you can eventually move to as you "graduate" from elementary marketing. I really love his one month marketing plan that will guide authors on their journey toward getting their book out in front of their readers. This is a great book for authors who need some inexpensive marketing tips. Don't miss it. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Kevin M Hall. He is the Website: https://kevin-hall.com/ FB: @Kevin Hall LinkedIn: @khall4 Purchase Book Marketing on a Budget on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/3Semi4O Ebook: https://amzn.to/4usismd Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #kevinmhall #bookmarketingonabudget #authorcraft #marketing #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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  Episode #275

  A Manor, a Legacy, and an Ancient Key: Suspense Across Generations with Author Jennifer E Tirrell

  Jul 28, 202624 min

  My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Jennifer E Tirrell, author of the book Jane's Secret. Jennifer E. Tirrell was orphaned by the age of three, and kinship-adopted. She knows what it means to rise from broken roots into a life of purpose. Now a transparent and encouraging writer and speaker, she uses her personal story to connect deeply with others. With boldness and vulnerability, she invites you to merge your roots, purpose, and blessings — to live all-in. Her award-winning Children’s Picture Book, Little Sprout says Yes! is based on a real one-horned goat who finds home in the family of God. Book One of Pets to the Rescue, a Cousin Crew Series is available now! Written to promote literacy in children, The Apple Butter Adventure is so fun, your kids will want to read it again and again. Finally, her poignant time-split novel, Jane’s Secret debuted in 2026. She is a contributing writer to Focus on the Family, Arise Daily Devotions, Guideposts and more. She is thrilled to have received her crown of white hair and six dear grandchildren to go with it—so far! Jennifer and her husband, Bobby, live life to the fullest in the Coastal Carolinas. In my book review, I stated Jane's Secret is a dual timeline Christian historical fiction by Jennifer E Tirrell. We quickly meet Jane, a wealthy young woman who stands to inherit a house and land once she marries. But her father dies, her stepfather is mean and greedy, and her life takes a different course. I loved her bold personality despite the limitations set on women of the day. We also meet modern Kaitlyn who was given an old key that has been passed down through the generations. This key, she is told, will bless her and her posterity. When she finds a letter that gives her more information about the key, she decides to go to England to investigate. What starts out as curiosity is soon laden with romance, mystery, and potential murder. The romance will keep you smiling. The history will keep you learning. The twists and turns will keep you reading. Definitely add this book to your TBR! Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Jennifer E Tirrell Website: www.writingwithjet.com FB: @jennifer.e.tirrell IG: @jennyisajet LinkedIn: @Jennifer E Tirrell X: @authenticJET Purchase Jane's Secret on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4xbCIec Ebook: https://amzn.to/4eoUAuQ Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #jenniferetirrell #janessecret #historicalfiction #christianfiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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