Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week’s entertainment news, including stories about Faber, The Big Five, and Stephen King. Then, stick around for a chat with D.J. Williams!
D.J. Williams – With the DNA of a world traveler, D.J. Williams was born and raised in Hong Kong, igniting an adventurous spirit as he ventured into the jungles of the Amazon, the bush of Africa, and the slums of the Far East. His global travels have submerged him in a myriad of cultures, providing a unique perspective that fuels his creativity.
As a fresh voice in mystery, suspense, and YA fantasy, his novels have climbed the charts ranking as high as #1 on Amazon Hot New Releases. His books The Auctioneer and Hunt For Eden’s Star have received stellar reviews from Kirkus Reviews, the most trusted voice in book discovery. Williams has also been featured in Publishers Weekly and Writer’s Digest.
With the launch of his latest YA series, Beacon Hill, the trailers and documentary featuring the first book, Hunt For Eden’s Star, and the second book, Secrets of the Highlands, have reached over 1.8 million+ views. Beacon Hill is also currently under optioning consideration for film, television, streaming, and animation by the producers, production companies, and studios who have created the most successful YA franchises of all time.
Williams has also been an executive producer and director on over 500 episodes of broadcast television.
Check It Out!
D.J. Williams – https://www.djwilliamsbooks.com/
Faber Comes To The US – https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/97068-faber-comes-to-the-u-s.html
They Don’t Call Them The Big Five For Nothing – https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/97059-they-don-t-call-them-the-big-five-for-nothing.html?oly_enc_id=5567B4071634C0Y
‘Hansel and Gretel’ Picture Book Due This Fall from Stephen King and Maurice Sendak – https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/97085-hansel-and-gretel-picture-book-due-this-fall-from-stephen-king-and-maurice-sendak.html?oly_enc_id=5567B4071634C0Y
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James Blatch – https://www.jamesblatch.com/
Kevin Tumlinson – https://www.kevintumlinson.com/
Dick Wybrow – https://www.dickwybrow.com/
D.J. Williams – https://www.djwilliamsbooks.com/
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