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Books can reach everyone, and each one tells a story—whether you realize you’re learning or not. That’s the power of storytelling. Karl Beckstrand shares how he developed his stories and the journey that led him to become a bestselling author.
2026-01-2700 min
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2025-09-1300 min
Byte Sized Blessings198: Karl Beckstrand ~ Encountering Miracles In Unlikely PlacesPlease do note that this episode comes with a TRIGGER WARNING for discussions of childhood sexual abuse.It is with pleasure that I introduce everyone to my guest this week, Karl Beckstrand! Karl is a wonderfully complex human (like all of us) and we had a great discussion around ancestral stories, the stories we tell ourselves, and how stories shape this world. But it was his miracle story this week that got me ~ how, after a life shaped by his addiction to sex, Karl suddenly found the healing and the answers that he was looking for! (and guess...
2024-08-2141 minByte Sized Blessings198: The Byte: Karl Beckstrand ~ Encountering Miracles In Unlikely PlacesPlease do note that this episode comes with a TRIGGER WARNING for discussions of childhood sexual abuse.It is with pleasure that I introduce everyone to my guest this week, Karl Beckstrand! Karl is a wonderfully complex human (like all of us) and we had a great discussion around ancestral stories, the stories we tell ourselves, and how stories shape this world. But it was his miracle story this week that got me ~ how, after a life shaped by his addiction to sex, Karl suddenly found the healing and the answers that he was looking for! (and guess...
2024-08-2107 min
The Big Four Oh: The Podcast About Turning 40Turning 40 and Embracing Intimacy Over SexKarl Beckstrand was exposed to gay sex at age 8 by a male peer. Because of that experience at such a tender age, Karl developed a dysfunctional relationship with sex. He became hypersexual from that first encounter at age 8 until he was about 40, at which point he went to the other extreme and became a recluse for a decade. Here, he tells the story of how he learned to get his emotional needs met in a healthy way. Guest Bio College media instructor Karl W. Beckstrand is the best-selling author/illustrator of twenty-seven multicultural/multilingual books (60 e...
2024-04-0942 min
Insider's Career Club Podcast -Sindy ThomasICC 4-6, Episode #6, Karl Beckstrand, Author/Illustrator and Publisher.Send us a textCollege media instructor Karl W. Beckstrand is the best-selling author/illustrator of twenty-seven multicultural/multilingual books (65 e-books—reviews by Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, The Horn Book, and School Library Journal). Raised in San Jose, California, he has lived abroad, earned a B.A. in journalism, an M.A. in conflict resolution, and a broadcast & film certificate. His western novel, To Swallow the Earth, won a 2016 International Book Award. Beckstrand loves volleyball and singing (in rock bands or choirs). His Y.A. stories, e-book mysteries, biographies, Spanish/bilingual books, wordless and...
2024-03-2026 min
Seeds of Sunshine - A mother-daughter podcastMulti-generational Writing Advice from Award-Winning Author and Publisher Karl BeckstrandSeason 2, Episode 77Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn how you can improve your writing and how to self-publish your books by following our award-winning author guest Karl Beckstrand's advice. Karl Beckstrand is a college media instructor, as well as the best-selling author/illustrator of twenty-seven multicultural/multilingual books, and 65 ebooks. Beckstrand has received great reviews from Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, The Horn Book, and School Library Journal). Raised in San Jose, California, he has lived abroad, earned a B.A. in journalism, an M.A. in con...
2024-01-3126 min
Story Time with Avant-garde Books, LLCAnna's Prayer: The True Story of an Immigrant Girl by Karl Beckstrand and Shari Griffiths (Illustrator)THANK YOU for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our education YouTube Channel. It's FREE. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxtDczKFAGnBkpECH3kjziA
Discover the 1880s tale of Anna Anderson, a child living in Sweden with her mother and her sister, Ida. The happy family doesn’t have much. Unable to afford passage herself, Anna’s mother puts the girls on a boat to the United States, hoping they will have a better life without her.Because Ida has contracted work in Idaho, the sisters separate in America and young Anna continues by train to a...
2023-12-3008 min
The Co-Dependent Me PodcastTalking to Karl Beckstrand about How to Manage Same Gender KinshipsAuthor Karl Beckstrand talks about his book "Abundant Paths" Beyond Either/or Thinking to Fulfilling Same Sex Relationships That Last."https://kidsworldbooks.com/book-author-beckstrandKids World BooksKarl Beckstrand, international conference speaker and book festival presenter on publishing, diversity, media, and educationkidsworldbooks.com link for the "adult" book is PremioBooks.comwww.amazon.com/stores/Karl-Beckstrand/author/B073T5F9VQkarl@premiobooks.com Winner: *2016 International Book Award* (western) - Get the audiobook here!www.amazon.com/Swallow-Earth-Ransom-Wilcox-ebook/dp/B00YB8...
2023-12-2926 min
Reading with Rella B - Interactive Author Visits for Early Reader FamiliesHow Can We Grow Our Own Food? A Storytime with Children's Book Author Karl BeckstrandMessage Rella B Here!Welcome to Reading with Rella B! This episode features a sample reading of the early reader chapter book: GROW: How We Get Food from Our Garden by Karl Beckstrand.A good way to help children develop a fondness for gardening, along with showing them how to grow their food.If you like this book, it can be purchased on Amazon. FREE ACTIVITYSupport the show***I have a new book that will be coming out! Check it out on BackerKit to...
2023-12-2711 min
Chasing The InsightsKarl Beckstrand on marketing and the difference between traditional and self-publishingIn this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to prolific author Karl Beckstrand. Karl talks to us about marketing and the difference between traditional and self-publishing. College media instructor Karl Beckstrand is the best-selling author of 27 titles (and 65 e-books) with reviews by Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, and School Library Journal. Karl was raised in San Jose, California and has a B.A. in journalism, an M.A. in conflict resolution, and a broadcast & film certificate. His western, To Swallow the Earth, won a 2016 International Book Award. Beckstrand’s myst...
2023-12-2232 min
OPES: Ordinary People, Extraordinary StoriesOPES: That's Why They Call It, God's Love Or: Getting Intimate With Karl BeckstrandLet's get some comfortable music, and get the lights down low, for another episode of Ordinary People, Extraordinary stories. I'm Tristan and today, we truly get intimate, talking about... well intimacy! My good friend, author Karl Beckstrand, wrote the book on it, literally! His most recent work "God Adores You! Beyond Either/Or Thinking to Your Most Fulfilling LGBTQIA Life", he gets into how the media and modern thinking have really high jacked the idea of intimacy, and what it really looks like. We have some hard conversations, and I even open up a little about my brushes with...
2023-12-191h 13
Dead AmericaKarl Beckstrand Karl Beckstrand
College media instructor Karl W. Beckstrand is thebest-selling author/illustrator of twenty-seven multicultural/multilingualbooks (65 e-books—reviews by Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, The Horn Book, andSchool Library Journal). Raised in San Jose, California, he has lived abroad,earned a B.A. in journalism, an M.A. in conflict resolution, and a broadcast& film certificate. His western novel, To Swallow the Earth, won a 2016International Book Award. Beckstrand loves volleyball and singing (in rockbands or choirs). His Y.A. stories, e-book mysteries, biographies,Spanish/bilingual books...
2023-11-0630 min
Inspirational Journeys: Stories that MatterMultifaceted Author Karl Beckstrand Discusses his Writing and Publishing JourneyIn today’s
episode, my special guest and I talk about his writing and publishing journey.
College media instructor Karl W.
Beckstrand is the best-selling author/illustrator of twenty-seven
multicultural/multilingual books (65 e-books—reviews by Publisher’s Weekly,
Kirkus, The Horn Book, and School Library Journal). Raised in San Jose, California,
he has lived abroad, earned a B.A. in journalism, an M.A. in conflict
resolution, and a broadcast & film certificate. His western novel, To
Swallow the Earth, won a 2016 International Book Award. Beckstrand loves
volleyball and singing (in rock bands or choirs). His Y.A. stories, e-book
mysteries, biogra...
2023-10-1309 min
EasYoga, All things Relationships, Yoga and WellbeingE.P 130 Karl Beckstrand - Author New EasYoga Podcast Episode 130- Join Gemma in this episode where she talks to special guest Karl Beckstrand.College media instructor Karl is the best-selling author/illustrator of twenty-seven multicultural/multilingual books (65 e-books—reviews by Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, The Horn Book, and School Library Journal).Raised in San Jose, California, he has lived abroad, earned a B.A. in journalism, an M.A. in conflict resolution, and a broadcast & film certificate.His western novel, To Swallow the Earth, won a 2016 International Book Award. Beck...
2023-07-2130 min
B.O.O.S.T. PodcastWrite Now | Karl Beckstrand EP120Calling all Bookworms! If you’ve ever considered sharing your personal story or dabbling in a bit of good ole fiction writing but weren’t certain your ideal would sell, this episode will speak to your soul. Award-winning author and publisher, Karl Beckstrand has written more than 27 multicultural books and shares his insights on how to get your books/products in front of the right people/buyers, marketing strategies, and more. Website: https://premiobooks.com Let's Stay in Touch! LinkedIn (be sure to mention you heard the podcast ;-))
2023-05-0421 min
The Edges of LeanWp 92 Continuous Improvement and Getting Published with Karl Beckstrand
Are you thinking of writing a book? Did you write a book? Are you wondering about getting your book out in the world? College media instructor Karl W. Beckstrand is the best-selling author/illustrator of twenty-seven multicultural/multilingual books. He is here at the Edges of Lean to help us take advantage of his lessons learned with writing and publishing.
Karl Beckstrand
Karl Beckstrand is a college media professor and the founder of Premio Publishing, which has over 200 multicultural offerings. He values cultural diversity and collaborates with ill...
2023-05-0341 min
HP Podcast Backlog 2The Writing Process & Self-Publishing (Karl Beckstrand)For the writers in the room, this one's for you! I connected with Karl Beckstrand, a bilingual author and illustrator, who has published (so far) TWENTY-SEVEN books and helps others unlock their writing skills.In this conversation, we discuss common mistakes made by newbie writers, why you should never stop marketing your work, and what he learned after his publisher passed away on the day his book went to print.ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/113 TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:Understanding the main idea of your book and t...
2023-05-0124 min
LGBT+ Family & Games Community PodcastSexn't? Author Karl Beckstrand Shares His Perspective.This week we are joined by special guest Karl Beckstrand the best-selling author/illustrator of twenty-seven multicultural/multilingual books. Karl discusses his book "Abundant Paths: Beyond Either/Or Thinking to Fulfilling Same-Sex Relationships That Last" with us and how he is practicing what he preaches! We also discuss his other books, touch on the difference between going through a publisher and self-publishing, and Karl sticks around to talk about some current events.Book Karl Beckstrand for podcasts, speeches, workshops, and roundtables/publishing panels at PremioBooks.com. Follow him on Goodreads, Bookbub, YouTube, and Amazon. You can find...
2023-04-251h 02
The Living Numbers Podcast with Tony RamblesEP 82 Cultured Linguist And Author Talks Dreams, Publishing And BilingualismKarl and I have a great short but great time on this episode. Karl grew up in San Jose, California around tons of Spanish-speaking people who thought differently than him and this greatly influenced his purpose. He became an award-winning author after publishing multiple books both in English and Spanish in multiple genres including fiction, non-fiction, biographies, short stories, etc. He has such impactful stories and insightful answers, you don't want to miss this. Check the links below for both his information and mine. Thank you for listening.
Karl Beckstrand Books - https://us.amazon.com/stores...
2023-03-2742 min
Yeukai Business ShowEpisode 498: Karl Beckstrand | The Key to Publishing SuccessWelcome to Episode 498 of the Yeukai Business Show.
In this episode, Karl Beckstrand shares his secrets and strategies for publishing success.
So, if you want to know more about Publishing Success, tune in now!
In this episode, you'll discover:
Write at the same time every dayGet edited and professional cover and description (get reviews too)Always market your book as though it were new
About Karl Beckstrand
College media instructor Karl Bec...
2023-03-0917 min
The OptionEpisode 168 - Karl BeckstrandKarl Beckstrand is an American best-selling author and award-winning author/illustrator of 26 multicultural/multilingual books and more than 60 eBook titles. His western survival thriller, To Swallow the Earth, won a 2016 International Book Award, and his works have been lauded by Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, The Horn Book, and School Library Journal, along with a slew of other awards, too long to mention. He is also a former journalist and is an instructor in that wheelhouse, as well as college media.
04:49 - about his new book "Abundant Paths..."
08:51 - getting what you want and wanting what you get
17:46 - be happy th...
2023-03-011h 30
Politically High-Tech126- 2 Interviews are here with Author, Narrative Designer Jay Rooney & Bilingual Author-illustrator/Media Professor Karl BeckstrandSend us a textThis episode will look into progressives aiming to take Dianne Feinstein's seat from US Senate, questions that need to be answered, & the need to reform espionage. I had the great privilege to interview Jay Rooney who is an author and narrative designer who runs Game & Word publication that has articles/podcasts episode that connects games to many subjects like History, Art, & many more. I also interviewed Karl Beckstrand who is Bilingual Author-illustrator & Media Professor who is promoting his latest book Abundant Paths and we also talked about the LGBTQ+ issue of transgenders reading...
2023-01-162h 59
The Scuttlebutt Podcast188 - Writing, Relationships, & Life w/ author Karl BeckstrandSend us some Fan Mail? Yes please!College media instructor Karl W. Beckstrand is the best-selling author/illustrator of twenty-seven multicultural/multilingual books. Raised in San Jose, California, he has lived abroad, earned a B.A. in journalism, an M.A. in conflict resolution, and a broadcast & film certificate. His western novel, To Swallow the Earth, won a 2016 International Book Award. His Y.A. stories, e-book mysteries, biographies, Spanish/bilingual books, wordless and STEM books feature diverse characters—and usually end with a twist..Connect with Karl: Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Instagram, Pinterest, & LinkedIn. .If...
2023-01-061h 06
Apollo Papyrus PodcastInterview with Author Karl BeckstrandIn this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Karl Beckstrand. Karl is a media professor at a public university and the author of many books, including multiple children's books. In more ways than one, Karl incorporates cultural diversity into his writing work.
You can learn more about Karl and book Karl for an event here, visit the Premio Books website here, and buy his books on Amazon here.
2022-12-0713 min
Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard OstlerEpisode 585: Karl Beckstrand, Author, Bisexual Latter-day SaintMy friend Karl Beckstrand (single, active LDS writer in his mid-50s) shares his story about being exposed to gay sex at a young age and contending for years between God’s will and how he was relating with others. He learned that nothing takes God by surprise, that God can empower us to live our most fulfilling lives, and that everything can be consecrated to our joy—now and forever. Karl discovered that God won’t take our social needs away, but he can help us meet them in profound and lasting ways. This is a great resource for anyone...
2022-11-1556 min
OBSThe Author's Showcase - S5E6Our scheduled guest is Karl Beckstrand. Beckstrand is a media professional, bestselling, and award-winning author/illustrator of 25 multicultural/multilingual books and more than 60 ebook titles. His survival novel, To Swallow the Earth, won a 2016 International Book Award, and Publisher’s Weekly has lauded his multicultural kids’ books, Kirkus, The Horn Book, and School Library Journal. Raised in Silicon Valley, he has lived abroad and worked with people from all continents (except Antarctica). His work reflects cultural diversity—not only in protagonists but also in collaborators (his illustrators hail from Latin America, Europe, and Asia).
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2022-08-1450 min
The Well-Seasoned Librarian: Mixing Cookbooks and ConversationKarl Beckstrand (Publisher) The Well Seasoned Librarian Podcast Season 2, Episode 15Media professor Karl Beckstrand is the bestselling and award-winning author/illustrator of 25 multicultural/multilingual books and more than 60 ebook titles. His western survival thriller, To Swallow the Earth, won a 2016 International Book Award, and his multicultural kids’ books have been lauded by Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, The Horn Book, and School Library Journal. Raised in Silicon Valley, he has lived abroad and worked with people from all continents (except Antarctica). His work reflects cultural diversity—not only in protagonists, but in collaborators (his illustrators hail from Latin America, Europe, and Asia). Beckstrand has a B.A. in journalism from BYU, a...
2021-09-2430 min
Moscova Media PodcastMidnight Cowboy of Writing: Karl BeckstrandMedia professor Karl Beckstrand is the bestselling and award-winning author/illustrator of 25 multicultural/multilingual books and more than 60 ebook titles. His western survival thriller, To Swallow the Earth, won a 2016 International Book Award, and his multicultural kids’ books have been lauded by Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, The Horn Book, and School Library Journal. Karl's work reflects cultural diversity—not only in protagonists, but in collaborators (his illustrators hail from Latin America, Europe, and Asia). Beckstrand has a B.A. in journalism from BYU, an M.A. in international relations from American Public University, and a broadcast/film certificate from Film A. Academy. H...
2021-09-1640 min
Moscova Media PodcastMidnight Cowboy of Writing: Karl BeckstrandMedia professor Karl Beckstrand is the bestselling and award-winning author/illustrator of 25 multicultural/multilingual books and more than 60 ebook titles. His western survival thriller, To Swallow the Earth, won a 2016 International Book Award, and his multicultural kids’ books have been lauded by Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, The Horn Book, and School Library Journal. Raised in Silicon Valley, he has lived abroad and worked with people from all continents (except Antarctica). His work reflects cultural diversity—not only in protagonists, but in collaborators (his illustrators hail from Latin America, Europe, and Asia). Beckstrand has a B.A. in journalism from BYU, an M.A. in i...
2021-09-1639 min
Creatively Christian - Interviews with Faithful ArtistsTelling Multicultural Stories – Karl BeckstrandToday on the Creatively Christian podcast is author and publisher Karl Beckstrand, interviewed by Bill Brooks. Karl talks about writing children's books based on the immigrant and cultural experiences of his ancestors. He shares why it's important to tell multicultural stories and how he goes about writing biographies and autobiographies.Media professor Karl Beckstrand is the award-winning and bestselling author of 20 multicultural titles and more than 80 e-books. Karl earned a B.A. in journalism from Brigham Young University, an M.A. in international relations from American Public University, and a certificate from Film A. Academy. Since 2004...
2021-09-0921 min
Epicurean UnicornThe Importance of Multicultural RepresentationSend us a textWe sit down with author Karl Beckstrand who writes books for children with a focus on immigrant and multicultural stories with a heavy slant toward food. We discuss how important it is for media to represent the way the world is and what a big part food has played in his writing and inspiring the stories he tells. Find Karl at:https://premiobooks.comPuratos at:Instagram @PuratosUSTwitter @PuratosUSApuratos.usBraden on Twitter @bakerbraybray47Find P...
2021-08-3148 min
A Humanistic PerspectiveA Humanistic Perspective Ep. 42 Succinctly Authentic ft. Karl BeckstrandJoin us as we sit down for a conversation with award-winning author Karl Beckstrand. Owner of Premio Publishing and writer of over 150+ multicultural books published for kids. We share an enriching discussion, including his thoughts on the meaning of life, the creative writing process, and the current scope of the book publishing industry. I appreciate his uniquely truthful and open interpretation of the world around us. If you have young ones, make sure to check out his recent best-seller Grow- How We Get Food From Our Garden -. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to his...
2021-07-021h 15
The Douglas Robbins Show#27 - Interview with writer and educator Karl BeckstrandSend us a textMy interview with Karl ranges from the 28th children's book he's written, many of them address lapses in our education system, childhood development, and to him being a media professor in a state college. We discuss his book Grow about our foods and where they come from. We also discuss the publishing industry and how to get your book into the world.Find Karl and his books at PremioBooks.com. Support the show
2021-04-0721 min
Inside BS ShowHow to Publish Your Own Books | Karl Beckstrand | 278If you've wondered how to publish a book, this is the show for you. Today Dave Lorenzo speaks with Karl Beckstrand about his journey in publishing. Karl walks us though how he publishes his own work and makes money doing it.About Karl Beckstrand:Media professor Karl Beckstrand is the bestselling and award-winning author/illustrator of 25 multicultural/multilingual books and more than 60 ebook titles. His survival novel, To Swallow the Earth, won a 2016 International Book Award, and his multicultural kids’ books have been lauded by Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, The Horn Book, and School Library Jour...
2021-03-1536 min
In the TellingChildren's Book PublishingGuest Karl Beckstrand of Premio Books talks about being published, self publishing, running a publishing business, literary agents, editors, distributors, print on demand, working with illustrators, beta readers, bilingual books, international publishing and selling through Amazon. A thorough look for anyone interested in getting a children's book published. In the Telling is excited to be back with its second season with plans to release two radio play mini-series and to host a Live Show for its One Year Anniversary. You can find out more about “In the Telling” at lizzylizzyliz.comTheme music by Gordon Vetas
2020-02-0440 min
YABooksPodcast's podcastYA Books Podcast - Episode 31To Swallow the Earth - An Adventure 108 years in the making! (Suspense) A man and a woman, each searching for missing family members, clash amid a Nevada silver rush scheme that leaves both unsure who to trust—and scrambling to stay alive. What if you came home after a journey and your family was gone? What if someone else was living in your house, running things—and trying to kill you? Could a beautiful woman be behind it? Wade Forester must stay in the shadows because, it seems, everyone has reason to shoot him. His father has disappeared, and...
2016-03-1723 min
Authors Access[Ep #144] Karl Beckstrand - Publishing and Selling Activity BooksOn October 20th, 2011 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with childrens author and publisher Karl Beckstrand. Since 2004 he has run his own publishing company Premio Publishing and a Spanish language imprint Gozo Booksproducing captivating stories, ads, and scripts. Beckstrand has experience in high tech, TV/radio broadcasting, film, and public policy. Karl shared with us key points on writing and producing childrens activity books, including:How do you market activity books?How do you distribute them?Do parents/educators prefer physical books for kids?Why activity books/Why not just picture story...
1970-01-0100 min