Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (Lara Bernhardt has the week off) discusses the latest news from the book world, offers writing tips, and interviews Chaz Ebert, CEO of Roger Ebert Digital (named for her late husband, the Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic) and author of the new book It's Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity Through Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion and Kindness.

Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Bill mentions that James Patterson is hosting a new television show on unsolved mysteries. You can imagine Jesse's reaction.

Chapter 2: News
1) Meta (Facebook) Considered Buying Simon & Schuster—so its AI Could Scrape the Books
2) Storiaverse App Presents a New Storytelling Form—and is Looking for Writers

Chapter 3: Interview with Chaz Ebert
During this warm and witty chat, you will learn:
1) how her late husband encouraged her to write;
2) what it means to give a FECK;
3) how to be a gamechanger;
4) how strangers come together in the name of love; and
5) how she broke into writing books—and songs.

Chapter 4: Parting Words
Join us for the WriterCon Retreat at the fabulous Canebrake luxure resort from July 17-21. In addition to the writing instruction, you will received specific feedback on your work in progress—with lots of time left to enjoy the resort and get some writing done in a beautiful location. www.writercon.com/retreat/

William Bernhardt's next book, Justice For All, is a battle royale between two Bernhardt series characters—Daniel Pike and Kenzi Rivera. You will be able to pre-order it soon.

Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.com
www.writercon.com