In this episode Dan and author Dan Russell discuss where the podcast has been where they hope it is going. Both authors provide updates on their current works and reflect on the past year. Finally, Dan Russell provides a list of the Year's Best literary works and Dan Roberts gives his top five reads of the year. Finally, Dan announces the winner of this years Terly Award, for individuals who most exemplify the characteristics of Canadian Author Craig Terlson.
Thanks to all the authors and creatives who joined the pod to make this a great inagural year. On to 2026. (Listen to the end of the episode for a special musical treat from author Mike Nunneley)
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In this episode, Dan interviews Clay McLeod Chapman. Clay writes books, comic books, YA and middle grade books, as well as for film and television. Clay 2025 book, Wake up and Open Your Eyes, is on every year end best of list. You can find him at www.claymcleodchapman.com.
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In this episdoe Dan interviews author Avner Landes. Avner is the author of multiple books. Including the just released book, The Delegation. Dan and Avner discuss the state of Jewish literature and Avner's book.
Pick up a copy of Avner's very Dad Lit novel, The Delegation: https://a.co/d/6UNM9li
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In this episdoe Dan interviews author and educator Kent Wascom. Kent directs the MFA in Creative Writing at Old Dominion University. He is also the author of multiple award winnning books. Dan and Kent discuss his newest book, The Great State of West Florida, and talk about Kents other works, passions, and what its like to be from The Great State of West Florida.
For more on Kent, check out his website, and pick up one of his very Dad Lit novels: https://www.kentwascom.com/
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In this episode, Dan interview Joel Nedecky, a member of Crime Writers of Canada, and his first novel, The Broken Detective, comes is out from Run Amok Crime. Dan and Joel talk inspirations, parenting, teaching, Canada, and crime fiction.
Check out Joel's book and website, here: https://jnedecky.com/
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In this episode Dan interviews David Tromblay, author of Coy Dog, and staff writer on the FX series The Lowdown. Dan and David take authorship, inspiration and his wonderful Oklahoma Noir book.
For more on David's books, see: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01BEDIAA8?ccs_id=abec5b6b-21c7-4815-b291-6ad70ecdb1b8
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In this episode Dan interviews Western and Thriller author Scott McCrea (who occasionally publishes under Bob Madison). Scott and Dan talk westerns, thrillers, developing fans, and what it takes to write Dad Lit.
Check out Scott's novels and website: https://talesoftommix.com/
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In this episode Dan interviews author and professor Norrin Ripsman. They discuss Norrin's books, his inspiration and the value of growing up with Jewish Dads and the values that come with.
Check out Norrin's website and his wonderful books and stories about being a Dad and having a Dad: https://www.norrinmripsman.com/
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In this episode Dan interviews Mike Nunneley about his writing and publishing. They get talking about music. The episode will open and close with an original blues riff by Mike.
Check out Mike's book The Dread, and other creative endeavours here: https://linktr.ee/michaelnunneleyauthor
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In this episode Dan interviews Blake Myers, author of Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm. Black is an indy author and Dad. He and Dan discuss what makes for good horror Blakes great novel.
For more on Blake, visit his website: https://blakemyers.ink/about
You can get a copy of Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm here: https://blakemyers.ink/books/who-put-bella-in-the-wych-elm
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In this episode Dan interviews author and veteran Nick Nethery. They talked military stuff, Sci Fi stuff and his work at Raconteur Press. Check out his cool new book, Relics of the Fallen: The Wormwood Archives Book 1.
You can find it on Amazon or on his site: https://www.nicknethery.com/
In this episode Dan interviews author Alexander Rob, author of There Will be Thousands, Everfont, and Land of the Ill-Imagined. He is from Utah, with three kids, and loves all things nerd.
Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/6QXBFAI
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Lucas Schaefer’s debut novel THE SLIP is the winner of the 2025 Kirkus Prize in fiction and is a national bestseller. He lives with his family in Austin.
Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/asGKFUE
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In this episode Dan interviews author Nicholas Osborn. They discuss Nick's trillogy of modern westerns published by Wolf Pack Publishing, ranching, raising kids in East Texas, and the wonders of the Tri-Tip cut of Angus Beef.
Find Nicholas Osborn books and great dad lit over here: https://wolfpackpublishing.com/pages/about-nicholas-osborn
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On this episode Dan and author Alex Marriott discuss Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six, a materclass in thriller writing and, in Dan's opinion, a Dad Lit Masterpiece. 900 pages of kicking terrorist ass and exploring the morality and necessity of force. Get yourself a copy, and get yourself a copy of Alex Marriott's book, School of Homer: https://a.co/d/gh6UijI
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Host Dan interview Alex Muka, author of Hell or Hangover. They discuss how dumb young dudes can be and the joy of having beautiful women in their lives. They also talk New Jersey.
Pick up Hell or Hangover: Here
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In this episode Dan interview Sean CW Korsgaard. Sean is a U.S. Army veteran, award-winning freelance journalist, author, editor, and publicist who has worked with Analog Science Fiction & Fact, Baen Books, and Writers of the Future, and recently became the editor of Anvil and Battleborn magazines. His first anthology, Worlds Long Lost, was released in December 2022, as was his debut short story, “Black Box.”
For more on Battleborn Magazine see their website: battlebornmagazine.com
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In this episode Dan interviews David Arrowsmith, a documentary filmmaker and author about his new book, Narcoball: Love, Death and Football in Escobar's Colombia. It is a great work of history and sport and a celebration of Columbian heritage and football.
Go on over to amazon and get a copy: https://a.co/d/1Gv9ozV
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In this episode Dan interviews Seth Ring. Seth is a LITRPG author, dad, and a game designer. Check out his Exilian Series from Blackstone Publishing (Check it out here: https://www.blackstonepublishing.com/search?q=Seth+Ring). Use the code: DADLITPOD, to get 25% physical copies of his book.
For more about Seth, check out his website. https://sethring.com/
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In this episode Dan interview Richard Leise author and educator about his new book Dry The Rain from Picketfire Press. We discuss lots interesting topics from education to how one identifies a work of exploitation versus one of advocacy and respect.
You can get a copy of Richards Book here: https://www.picketfire.com/shop/p/dry-the-rain-paperback
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The Dad Lit Pod Intro and Outro by Author J.A. Bryden, visit Jabryden.com