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Dairyland Frights
Author Randy Overbeck Red Shadows at Saugatuck – Ghosts, Mystery & Indigenous Justice
🕯️ Episode Summary: Host John welcomes back award-winning author Randy Overbeck to talk about his latest novel, Red Shadows at Saugatuck—the fourth entry in the Haunted Shores Mystery series. Blending paranormal mystery with social commentary, the story follows Daryl and his family as they uncover a haunting mystery tied to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis in the quaint Michigan resort town of Saugatuck. 💀 Randy dives into the inspiration behind the book, including Native American beliefs about spirits, real-world research into MMIW, and why he focused on human evil over supernatural horror. Plus, list...
2025-07-21
55 min
Dairyland Frights
Author Randy Overbeck Red Shadows at Saugatuck – Ghosts, Mystery & Indigenous Justice
🕯️ Episode Summary: Host John welcomes back award-winning author Randy Overbeck to talk about his latest novel, Red Shadows at Saugatuck—the fourth entry in the Haunted Shores Mystery series. Blending paranormal mystery with social commentary, the story follows Daryl and his family as they uncover a haunting mystery tied to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis in the quaint Michigan resort town of Saugatuck. 💀 Randy dives into the inspiration behind the book, including Native American beliefs about spirits, real-world research into MMIW, and why he focused on human evil over supernatural horror. Plus, list...
2025-07-21
55 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Maya Angelou--Author, Poet and Director AND great storyteller!
In this episode you will learn--the tragic and still remarkable life Maya Angelou livedhow her life's journey took her to three continents and six languagesthe several firsts that Maya accomplished in her lifehow her life intersected with famous civil rights legends...with tragic resultshow she became the rare storyteller who succeeded as an author, a poet and a directorCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2025-07-19
12 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
How Murderous Intent Inspired Sue Grafton's Alphabet Mysteries
In this episode, you'll discover--how Sue Grafton's childhood shaped her perspective on family as evidenced in her novelshow Grafton's early attempts at novels met with little successhow the author honed her storytelling skills writing screenplays for TV movieshow her Alphabet series earned an array of awards and worldwide successhow the frustration and ugliness of an event in her personal life led to her creating the plot of the first few Alphabet novelsCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2025-06-18
11 min
Horror Humor Hunger
What Goes Bump in the Night with Dr. Randy Overbeck
Are you a believer in the supernatural? Do ghosts keep you up at night? Whether you’re a big believer or a seasoned skeptic, Dr. Randy Overbeck, mystery author and ghost specialist, is a fantastic guide to the world of the paranormal. Join us as we discuss everything from hauntings to the symbolism of ghosts to what makes a good ghost story.Find Randy here: https://www.authorrandyoverbeck.comOrder Viggy’s books today: https://viggyhampton.comOrder THE ROTTING ROOM: https://www.amazon.com/Rotting-Room-Historical-Horror-Novel-ebook/dp/B0DZD9B67S/Soun...
2025-05-27
32 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Michael Connelly--the master storyteller of modern crime novels
In this episode, you'll learn--how Michael Connelly inherited his love of mystery novels from his own motherhow the detective stories of Raymond Chandler played a pivotal role in Connelly's path to become a bestselling author of detective storieshow a little known event in his youth foreshadowed Connelly's interest in police workof the incredible commercial and critical success Connelly novels have achievedCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2025-05-22
12 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Sir Ridley Scott, Cinematic Storyteller Genius
In this episode, you'll discover--how Sir Ridley Scott went from advertising mogul to major movie directorhow even though he ranks among the top grossing directors of all time, he had to wait half his life for his chance to direct a his first major motion picturehow so many of his films, which were not appreciated initially, became cult and fan favoriteshow. like so many great storytellers, he had to overcome dramatic challenges to accomplish successCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2025-04-19
11 min
The Write Focus
6:13 / Writers on Writing / Randy Overbeck
Fellow Podcaster (and fellow former English teacher) talks technology, writing, and his Haunted Shores mysteries. We delve into ways to avoid anachronisms when writing historical fiction before venturing into his writing process, linear rather than a mix-match puzzle process. Overbeck’s novel Cruel Lessons was categorized as “one of the best mysteries of 2023” and “ene of the best thrillers I’ve ever read!” Of his Haunted Shores mysteries, critics have called Overbeck a “master storyteller” who provides a “rollicking good” read. TIMINGS 00:40 Introduction / Welcome 3:42 From Paper to Electronic 8:40 Authenticity with Historical Writ...
2025-04-02
37 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Clive Cussler, an adventurer in fiction and real life
In this episode you'll learn--how Clive Cussler turned his love of the sea into best-selling, action-adventure novelshow Cussler went from writing award winning ads to bestselling thrillershow Cussler managed "the willing suspension of disbelief" of readers at a level matched by few authorshow Cussler's real life adventures were nearly as momentous as his fictional onesCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2025-03-17
12 min
Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality
Dr. Overbeck—Chalkboards & Plot Twists:Lessons in Suspense
Dr. Randy Overbeck is an award-winning educator, author, speaker and podcaster. As an educator, he served children for more than three decades and has mined that experience to create captivating fiction, authoring two series, the bestselling series, “The Haunted Shores Mysteries,” and the award-winning series, “Lessons in Peril.” His novels have won critical acclaim and garnered national awards including Mystery of the Year (ReaderViews) Best Book Award (Chanticleer Books and Reviews) and the Gold Award (Literary Titan) and amassed hundreds of 5-star reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. Dr. Overbeck also hosts the popular...
2025-03-09
41 min
Fully Booked: The Hidden Gems Author Podcast
Fully Booked EP163: The Power of Firsthand Research in Writing
From visiting unfamiliar locations to speaking directly with locals, nothing beats experiencing key elements of your story firsthand. When possible, this kind of immersive research can make the difference between a good book and one that truly transports readers. In today’s episode of Fully Booked, Craig and Roland sit down with award-winning author Dr. Randy Overbeck to explore how direct, on-the-ground research enhances storytelling. Overbeck, a former educator turned award-winning mystery author, shares how traveling to real settings, consulting experts, and even participating in activities like sailing or dune buggy rides has helped him craft compelling, authentic narratives....
2025-02-27
45 min
Fully Booked: The Hidden Gems Author Podcast
Fully Booked EP163: The Power of Firsthand Research in Writing
From visiting unfamiliar locations to speaking directly with locals, nothing beats experiencing key elements of your story firsthand. When possible, this kind of immersive research can make the difference between a good book and one that truly transports readers. In today’s episode of Fully Booked, Craig and Roland sit down with award-winning author Dr. Randy Overbeck to explore how direct, on-the-ground research enhances storytelling. Overbeck, a former educator turned award-winning mystery author, shares how traveling to real settings, consulting experts, and even participating in activities like sailing or dune buggy rides has helped him craft compelling, authentic narratives....
2025-02-27
45 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Nora Roberts--the Juggernaut of Romance Fiction
In this episode, you'll learn--how the origin story of the most successful romance writer of all timehow Roberts came to author fiction under four different nameshow Roberts has managed to write and publish more bestsellers than any other authorThe secret behind Roberts prodigious output of fiction.Check out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2025-02-18
12 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
J. R. R. Tolkien--the imagination that birthed epic Middle Earth stories
In this episode, you learn--how the early tragedies, triumphs and experiences of his young life inspired his fantasy tales the unlikely path Tolkien's invented story for his children took to become a bestseller with more than 100 million copieshow it took Tolkien almost two decades to develop, research, write and publish Lord of the Ringshow the real Tolkien is not much like the stereotypical author and scholar, Check out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2025-01-16
14 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Dr. Seuss and His World Famous Grinch
In this episode, you will learn--how Dr. Seuss went from commercial artist to the most famous author of early reading books in Americahow the narrative of the Grinch captures the sense of Christmas for both kids and adultswhere the inspiration for the Grinch came fromsome of the incredible awards Dr. Seuss has won and those he hasn'tCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2024-12-17
12 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Dick Francis--A Thriller Writer to Bet On
In this episode, you'll learn--How Dick Francis excelled as a British jockey and horsemanHow he used this novel to create a sub genre of thrillers and mysteriesHow his writing awards include the only author to win the "Edgar" for mystery of the year, three different timesHow Dick Francis accomplished in his writing something no other bestselling author has ever done.Check out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2024-11-21
11 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Mary Shelley, the young mind behind the monster
In this episode, you'll discover--Mary Shelley's unique upbringing as the daughter of two famous and controversial figuresMary's unusual courtship and marriage to to the Romantic poet, Percy Bysshe Shelleythe incredible popularity of a monster invented by a 17-year-old girl, long beyond the bookthe tortured childhood that led Mary to envision such a monsterCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2024-10-11
12 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Mary Higgins Clark, the unlikely Queen of Suspense
In this episode, you'll discover--how Ms. Clark knew she was a writer from the age of 6how she honed her craft writing advertising copy and radio showshow her first novel was a flop but she perseveredhow she had to overcome personal and family tragedies and use these experiences to fuel her writingCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2024-09-18
14 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Anne Frank's Diary--Its Incredible Success and Controversy
In this episode, listeners will learn''how Anne was able to chronicle the Frank's family challenges as representative of the horrors of the Holocausthow Anne Frank aspired to become a journalist after the war and how this fueled her writinghow the incredible popularity of her diary has led to some world-wide controversies.Check out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2024-08-18
13 min
Ripollsworkshop Reads
Author Interview with Dr. Randy Overbeck
Author BioDr. Randy Overbeck is the author of five mystery and thriller novels, which together have earned ten national awards including the Gold Award from Literary Titan, Best Book Award from Chanticleer Books and Reviews, Thriller of the Year from ReaderFavorite.com and Mystery of the Year from ReaderViews.com. His novels are among the biggest selling titles published by the Wild Rose Press and his Haunted Shores Mysteries reached No.1 and No. 2 bestsellers on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Fall 2023, Wild Rose Press will release the his newest work, Cruel Lessons, an atmospheric amateur sleuth mystery and...
2024-08-01
28 min
Ripollsworkshop Reads
29 July Mini Episode
Recommended BooksIsabelle: and the new guy by Amber DavisDaydreamer by Susie TateTuesday Author InterviewChar & Ash (Judge of Mystics Saga) by Sapha BurnellThursday Author InterviewCruel Lessons by Randy Overbeck LinksSupport the Podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ripollsworkshopNewsletter https://mailchi.mp/30a7be3e81ef/69wqrzezob Follow usRipollsworkshop Reads Podcast Instagram https://instagram.com/ripollsworkshopreadspodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Ripollsworkshop Reads Website https://www.ripollsworkshopreads.com/about-contactR...
2024-07-29
06 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Lee Child--the Master Thriller Writer
In this episode you'll learn--how a corporate downsizing gave birth to one of the premier thriller writers of todayhow Child has created the larger than life character of Jack Reacherthe strange process Child uses to write his best selling novelsCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2024-07-20
13 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
The Unlikely Story of a Favorite Childhood Author, Beatrix Potter
In the episode, you'll learn--how Beatrix Potter became one of the leading amateur scientists of her dayhow her love of animals led to her artistic rendering of these small creatures in her workshow she came to writer "tiny" children's books which have rolled up sales to rival some of the biggest selling authorshow her business savvy put her years ahead of other writers in the world of intellectual property rightsCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2024-06-17
11 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Stephen King, More than Just the King of Horror
In this episode, you will learn--how Stephen King went from high school English teacher to best selling authorhow Carrie,  his first horror novel and bestseller, almost ended in the landfillhow King  earned the record for most literary works picked up as film and TV projects5 things you probably never knew about the "King of Horror"Check out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2024-05-19
13 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
The 17-Year "Overnight Success" of James Patterson
In this episode, you'll learn--how James Patterson became the best selling author of the past two centurieshow Patterson collaborated with fellow authors to produce more than 100 titleshow Patterson used his experience as an advertising executive to inform his marketing efforts for his bookshow it took Patterson 17 years of writing to reach commercial successCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2024-04-20
14 min
Wayne G Barber
Author's Hour with Wayne Barber
Tuesday, April 02, 2024 with guests: Randy Overbeck, author of Cruel Lessons Steven Eisenstein, author of Bucks on the Bookshelf
2024-04-02
56 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Alex Haley's History Lesson for 140 Million Americans
In this episode, listeners will learn--How Alex Haley learned the craft of writing in the Coast GuardHow Haley became the preeminent interviewer of famous African Americans and other celebritiesHow his first book, The Autobiography of Malcolm X, made publishing history and made Haley a household nameHow his family story, Roots, won awards and set sales recordsHow the mini series of the same name made television historyCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2024-03-19
13 min
Mitzi Let’s Think About It.
LTA "Cruel Lessons." W/SG Dr. Randy Overbeck
Let's Think About "Cruel Lessons." With Special Guest Dr. Randy Overbeck Dr. Randy shares his thoughts on cruel lessons and reminds everyone to consider how the lessons in our life can help our life. While learning about Dr. Randy, we discussed his books and his inspiration for writing them. This episode aims to make you think. Â To stay in touch, please visit his website, https://www.authorrandyoverbeck.com/, to learn more about Dr. Randy.Â
2024-03-15
29 min
The Quiet Warrior Show
CRUEL LESSONS Dr. Randy Overbeck Educator Author Public Speaker
Host Tom Dutta will ask Randy Overbeck why he transformed from a teacher to a superintendent and then an author who has created a series of best-selling and award-winning novels. Join us live to hear "CRUEL LESSONS," Randy's incredible story.  Dr. Randy Overbeck is an award-winning educator, author and speaker. As an educator, he served children for over three decades and turned that experience into captivating fiction, authoring the bestselling series The Haunted Shores Mysteries, winner of nine national awards. This fall, the Wild Rose Press released his newest work, an atmospheric amateur sleuth mystery, CRUEL LESSONS, th...
2024-02-29
1h 08
Strong Enough
Dr. Randy Overbeck: Write to Heal
Strong Enough Episode 108 brings Dr. Randy Overbeck, an award-winning author and former teacher and education administrator. Randy's career in education left him with mental health challenges after dealing with potential school shootings and being bullied by coworkers/school board members. As Randy began writing, he used his past career as inspiration for characters and learning opportunities for readers. Randy is going to share what it was like being bullied by adults in a professional setting and helping to stop school shootings before they happened, and he's going to discuss how he used writing to heal from his past.If...
2024-02-29
45 min
The Christian Reeve Podcast
Writing & Teaching With Dr Randy Overbeck | The Christian Reeve Podcast #256
In this episode, author, retired teacher and podcaster Dr Randy Overbeck joins the show to discuss how he got into writing, plotters vs pantsers, the challenges associated with getting a book published, he shares advice for new writers, the importance of good storytelling, his most rewarding and challenging moments as a teacher, the qualities teachers need to possess to be effective, the responsibilities teachers have, he shares advice for teaching, his work as a school administrator, and much more! Check out Randy's books and podcast here: https://www.authorrandyoverbeck.com/ Christian's Links & Other Work: https://linktr.ee...
2024-02-19
1h 58
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
What Your Teacher Never Told You about John Steinbeck
IN this episode you'll learn--how John Steinbeck became one the most respected American authors how his novels have been recognized as "the Great American Novel"how his work is also some of the most banned books in the UShow he had to persevere through personal struggles including being investigated by the FBICheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2024-02-15
14 min
Inspire Vision Podcast
Fiction: Transformative Power in the Imagined Realm
The world of fiction, with its mesmerizing narratives and characters , holds an unparalleled capacity to shape and alter lives. Within the pages of a book, fiction transcends mere entertainment; it becomes a catalyst for change, fostering empathy, understanding, and personal growth.Such is the case for author Randy Overbeck.We will discuss the learning behaviors of children, the role of parents, and the role of teachers and educators in helping a child reach their highest potential.Inspire Vision Podcast is broadcast on K4HD Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio...
2024-02-05
40 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
The Amazing Future World Imagined by Gene Roddenberry
In this episode you'll learnhow Gene Roddenberry went from LAPD cop to TV screenwriterhow Roddenberry progressed from writing episodes on successful Westerns and cop series to imagining the most successful sci-fi concept of all timehow Star Trek had a rough time getting launched and almost died after three yearsabout the remarkable journey Roddenberry and Star Trek took going from being cancelled to the most successful property owned by ParamountCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2024-01-16
13 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
The Surprising Origin of O Henry's "The Gift of the Magi"
In this episode, you'll learn--how O Henry wrote got some of his earliest stories from prisonhow "The Gift of the Magi" is one of the most copied Christmas stories of all timehow O Henry's difficult circumstances led to some inspirational writings Check out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2023-12-16
11 min
Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality
Dr. Randy Overbeck–Discusses His Latest Novels & What's New In The Publishing World
Before becoming a best-selling author, Dr. Randy Overbeck served a children for nearly four decades as a teacher, college professor and school leader, a career he cherished. This extensive and in-depth experience has infused his writing with a rare authenticity about the world of education, even as the protagonists of his tales tackle daunting, out-sized challenges. ​ In his career, Dr. Overbeck has held a wide range of positions and has brought this knowledge and insight to the characters he has created. For example, he began his educational career as an English teacher and student newspaper ad...
2023-12-10
49 min
Dr. Paul's Family Talk
"Dr. Paul's Family Talk" (12-6-23) TWO HOUR SHOW
NOW YOU CAN CLICK ON THE TIMELINE TO FIND YOUR FAVORITE SEGMENT(S) OR LISTEN TO THE WHOLE SHOW! Please check out our full TWO-HOUR radio show, or snippets contained within, from Wednesday, December 6, 2023, wherein we discussed: 0:00 - Hello, Introduction, Update, and Today's Show Details 4:58 - "Arrogant Al" Entered the Fray! 5:43 - Christmas Plans, Drinking, and Parties 10:13 - LIVE SINGING Segment, wherein "Paranoid Pete" and his wife came in to sing, "Baby, It's Cold Outside". As Al always says, wha...
2023-12-06
2h 00
Impact Radio USA
"Dr. Paul's Family Talk" (12-6-23) TWO HOUR SHOW
NOW YOU CAN CLICK ON THE TIMELINE TO FIND YOUR FAVORITE SEGMENT(S) OR LISTEN TO THE WHOLE SHOW! Please check out our full TWO-HOUR radio show, or snippets contained within, from Wednesday, December 6, 2023, wherein we discussed: 0:00 - Hello, Introduction, Update, and Today's Show Details 4:58 - "Arrogant Al" Entered the Fray! 5:43 - Christmas Plans, Drinking, and Parties 10:13 - LIVE SINGING Segment, wherein "Paranoid Pete" and his wife came in to sing, "Baby, It's Cold Outside". As Al always says, wha...
2023-12-06
2h 00
Impact Radio USA
DR. RANDY OVERBECK, Educator/Author (12-6-23)
Randy Overbeck
2023-12-06
32 min
Dr. Paul's Family Talk
DR. RANDY OVERBECK, Educator/Author (12-6-23)
DR. RANDY OVERBECK, a retired educator and now author from Ohio, will join us to discuss his career as an educator; how he uses his career experience to serve as tools for his writing; and all of his books. FROM HIS WEBSITE: "Before becoming a best-selling author, Dr. Randy Overbeck served a children for nearly four decades as a teacher, college professor and school leader, a career he cherished. This extensive and in-depth experience has infused his writing with a rare authenticity about the world of education, even as the protagonists of hi...
2023-12-06
32 min
Catch The Story!
"An Accidental Influencer" and "Confessions of an Educator and Storyteller", with Annie Korzen and Randy Overbeck
Meet Annie Korzen, a seasoned comedic actress and writer, celebrated for her roles in TV, film, and theater. Best known for her recurring stint on Seinfeld and her captivating performances with The Moth, Annie, now 84, has effortlessly transitioned into the digital age with over 400,000 TikTok followers and 11 million likes. Annie’s latest creation, "THE BOOK OF ANNIE: Humor, Heart, and Chutzpah from an Accidental Influencer," is a must-read, offering a blend of humor, genuine emotion, and fearless audacity.Find out more about Annie at: www.AnnieKorzen.comDr. Randy Overbeck, an award-winning educator, aut...
2023-12-01
26 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Robert Parker--the author who resurrected the PI mystery
In this episode you'll learn--how Parker went from technical writer to bestselling authorhow Parker created four bestselling series of crime novelshow his novels embraced a wide diversity of characters, well before his time how he had more than 70 books published in genres ranging from mystery to Westerns to coming-of-age to a YA novelthe process he used to produce such a remarkable number of quality, successful novelsCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2023-11-18
13 min
Mighty Books Podcast
#65: Great Sleuth Mysteries with Dr. Randy Overbeck
Author, Dr. Randy Overbeck, chats with Ryan about his award-winning paranormal mysteries, and new mystery novel based in a middle school. Dr. Overbeck and Ryan also talk podcasts, and a unique way to promote great shows in a saturated market.
2023-11-08
42 min
The Authors Porch
S3 Episode 25 - Cruel Lessons - Dr. Randy Overbeck
Where every great conversation happens: Grab a copy of our magazine. www.theauthorsporch.com Dr. Randy Overbeck is an award-winning educator, author, and speaker. As an educator, he served children for more than three decades and has turned that experience into captivating fiction, authoring the bestselling series, the Haunted Shores Mysteries, winner of nine national awards. This fall, the Wild Rose Press will release his newest work, an atmospheric amateur sleuth mystery, CRUEL LESSONS, the first installment in a new series set in schools, “Le...
2023-10-26
31 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Alfred Hitchcock, the Master of Suspense
In this episode you'll learn==how Alfred Hitchcock went from a quiet and unassuming young man to the master of suspense and horror filmshow Hitchcock went from director in the UK to the top director of suspense in the UShow Hitchcock transitioned into TV with his successful "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" serieswhere his uncanny ability to create eerie suspense on the screen came fromCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2023-10-21
15 min
Inside Scoop Live!
Cruel Lessons by Randy Overbeck
Dr. Randy Overbeck, a retired educator with over four decades of experience, is an award-winning author known for crafting suspenseful, heroic, and mysterious tales set in school environments. His books have received numerous awards and national recognition. His Haunted Shores Mysteries series has achieved bestseller status on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Dr. Overbeck is also the host of the podcast "Great Stories about Great Storytellers," where he uncovers the unique backgrounds of famous authors, directors, and poets. He frequently speaks to audiences nationwide, offering multimedia presentations on various topics. You can learn more about Randy Overbeck...
2023-10-16
35 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Anne Perry, Talented and Prolific Mystery and Thriller Writer
In the episode, you'll learnHow Anne Perry rose from a sickly and troubled youth to one of the most prolific writers of best-selling mysteries and thrillersHow Anne Perry waited decades before her first novel found an agent, a publisher and an audienceHow Perry infused her novels with an unparalleled understanding of historical research How Perry, like your host, used her writing to broach important social issues.Check out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2023-09-20
10 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
The Surprising Contradictions of Mark Twain
In this episode, you'll hearhow Mark Twain used other pen names before settling on Mark Twainhow Twain was interested in science but didn't make good choices on technology investmentshow Twain went into publishing with results he never anticipatedhow Twain draws his humor and wit for writing and speakingCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2023-08-14
13 min
Detective Writer
Meet Our Forty Seventh Guest: Fellow Author Dr. Randy Overbeck!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to introduce to fellow author, Dr. Randy Overbeck! Randy who is also a podcaster himself, is here to discuss what his inspirations for writing were, and motivations. Randy's podcast, ""Great Stories About Great Storytellers" describes the experiences of other authors and what it took for them to become the individuals they were or continue to be today. Please check out the links below! Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES! https://www.authorrandyoverbeck.com/ https://www.authorrandyoverbeck.com/podcast https://www.authorrandyoverbeck.com/blog
2023-07-31
26 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Shel Silverstein--The Playboy Who Became the Premier 20th Century Children's Poet
In this interesting episode you'll learn--how Shel Silverstein's works of poetry beat the sales records of all hardcover bookshow Shel did early work for Playboy magazine and became a favorite of Huff Heffner and several Playboy bunnieshow Silverstein also achieved breakthrough success in the music worldhow Silverstein even conquered Broadway and TV with his storytelling abilitiesCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2023-07-13
12 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
J K Rowling--A Most Unlikely Literary Superstar
In this episode, you will learn--how J K Rowling broke every sales record for books in Englishhow JK Rowling's first novel was rejected by publisher after publisherhow J K Rowling became the first female billionaire novelistabout the traumatic and desperate circumstances she had to endure to get her story told Check out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2023-06-19
15 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Dan Brown, Who Turned a Conspiracy Theory into a Blockbuster Novel
In the episode, you'll learn--how Brown's childhood fascination with puzzles led to his best-selling plotshow his failed music career led him to writinghow he struggled with his early bookshow he turned his fascination with puzzles and conspiracy theories into blockbuster novelshow he uses some VERY unusual writing habits to achieve success Check out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2023-05-16
13 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Hemingway--the Adventurer and Writer with Secrets
In this episode, listeners will learnhow Ernest Hemingway became one of the preeminent American authors of the last centuryhow he lived a life of adventure and adrenalin which is reflected in his writinghow he was also affected by tragedy, near-death experiences and stalking by the FBICheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2023-04-16
13 min
Paranormal: The New Normal
Looking for Cryptids & Solving Mysteries on the Haunted Shores w/ Randy Overbeck, Best-Selling Author
For this episode I am joined by Author Randy Overbeck, Best Selling Author of the Haunted Shore Mysteries Series and Host of Great Stories About Great Storytellers podcast. We have a very interesting conversation about his books which contain vampires and werewolves, podcasting, great authors, and delve into the paranormal world of ghosts, spirits, shadow people, and much much more. Please take a look at Randy's books which can be found below. Randy's Website: https://www.authorrandyoverbeck.com/ Randy's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XVQqD3dYd4aN6aLSSssiv Paranormal the New Normal...
2023-03-29
56 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Ken Follett, the Thriller Writer Who Turned Right
In this episode, you'll hear how Ken Follett--became one of the most successful thriller writers in the 80'smade a decision to migrate to writing historical fiction, creating some of the best and most successful of the genre earned awards from multiple countries for his fictionuses his commitment to doing research to make his writings come alive with authentic detailsCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2023-03-15
12 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Emily Dickinson--the Poet Storyteller No One Wanted to Hear
In this episode, you'll learn--how Emily Dickinson defied society, family and friends to become a preeminent American poethow Dickinson battled agoraphobia, depression and a serious eye ailment to write hundreds of poems with evocative language and inspirational themeshow her family discovered a treasure trove of Dickinson's poems after she passedCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2023-02-14
15 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
The Fantastical World Of Ray Bradbury
In this episode you'll learn--how Ray Bradbury became the pre-eminent sci-fi/fantasy writer of the 20th and 21st centuryhow Bradbury managed to create award winning works in a wide array of genres and formatsthe qualities Bradbury brought to his work which can serve as lessons for all writershow Bradbury's personal life and beliefs did not exactly line up with his futuristic imaginingCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2023-01-18
13 min
Things I Want To Know
True Crime and Ghosts; Author Randy Overbeck
Crime is a real thing. Murder is rare, but it does happen. In contrast, not all of us will experience something this terrible. What if the murdered or worse, the murderers never leave even though they are dead? What do we do when we find our present haunted by the past? What do we do when it's supposedly not all in our heads but real? Are these things, are these beings, even real? Are they crying out for help, or are they looking for their next victim? Our guest today is Randy Overbeck, a researcher, and author of literally...
2022-12-19
1h 25
Things I Want To Know
True Crime and Ghosts; Author Randy Overbeck
Send us a textCrime is a real thing. Murder is rare, but it does happen. In contrast, not all of us will experience something this terrible. What if the murdered or worse, the murderers never leave even though they are dead? What do we do when we find our present haunted by the past? What do we do when it's supposedly not all in our heads but real? Are these things, are these beings, even real? Are they crying out for help, or are they looking for their next victim? Our guest today is Randy Overbeck...
2022-12-18
1h 26
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
What You Didn't Know about Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL
In the episode you'll learn--How Charles Dickens became the pre-eminent British author of the Victorian ageHow Dickens pioneered the serialization technique to reach more readers than everHow A CHRISTMAS CAROL changed the celebration of Christmas in EnglandHow the novella started the concept of giving to those less fortunate at Christmas timeCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2022-12-17
12 min
Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality
Educational leader, author & expert—Randy Overbeck—teaches us to first, write what you know!
Dr. Randy Overbeck is an award-winning educator, author and speaker. As an educator, he served children for more than three decades in a range of roles captured in his novels, from teacher and coach to principal and superintendent. His thriller, LEAVE NO CHILD BEHIND (2012) and his recent mysteries, the Amazon No. 1 Best Seller, BLOOD ON THE CHESAPEAKE (2019), CRIMSON AT CAPE MAY (2020) and SCARLET AT CRYSTAL RIVER (2021) have earned five star reviews and garnered national awards including “Thriller of the Year”—ReadersFavorite.com, “Gold Award”—Literary Titan, “Mystery of the Year”—ReadersView.com and “Crowned Heart of Excellence”—InD’Tale Magazine. As a member of the Mystery...
2022-11-27
40 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Jane Austen, the Patron Saint of Chick Lit?
In this episode, you'll learn how Jane Austen became the most copied and earliest writer of chick lithow, with only four novels to her name, she spawned 1000's of Regency narratives how Jane Austen has a following that would rival Harry Potter fanshow Jane was denied in her own life what she coveted mostCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2022-11-20
12 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Ian Fleming--maybe the real James Bond
Listeners will hear the real story behind the exploits of the famous Bond, James Bond including--how the character of Bond reflects Fleming's personality and tastehow the real espionage experience of Ian Fleming gave life to the fictional spy escapades of James Bondthe secret to how the story and character created in the 1950's have survived and prospered almost seventy years laterCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2022-10-19
13 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Steven Spielberg--the Most Successful Movie Director of All Time
In this episode, listeners will earn the incredible story of Steven Spielberg including—·   How he became the most successful movie director of all time·   How he invented the “Summer Blockbuster”·   His remarkable list of awards and accomplishments·   And the incredible personal challenges he had to overcome to attain successCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2022-09-15
13 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
The Real Life Mystery of Agatha Christie
In this episode you'll learnthe origins of the most successful writer of all timethe many talents and skills Christie cultivated and how they made her fiction possibleher story of love and heartbreak and finding love again AND the real life mystery about Agatha Christie that's never been solvedCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2022-08-14
11 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
How Tom Clancy Became the Techno-Thriller Expert
In this episode you'll learnhow Tom Clancy became the top best-selling techno-thriller author in the UShow he went from insurance agent to espionage expertCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2022-07-19
13 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Roald Dahl--the famous children's fantasy author BEFORE J. K. Rowling
In this interesting episode, you’ll learn about Roald Dahl ·   one of the 20th century most successful writers of children’s fiction ·   his propensity for pranks as a kid that he turned into award-winning tales·   his experience as a WWII flying ace and a top British spy·   his crazy rules for writing successful children’s fictionCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2022-06-19
13 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
The Softer Side of Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe is most famous for his macabre tales like "The Pit and the Pendulum" and for inventing the detective story. In this episode, I'll share a little known anecdote about Poe's softer side.This podcast details a possible connection between the tragedy of Poe's early love affair, a charming southern city and one of his greatest poems, Annabel Lee.Check out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2022-05-20
13 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
How Walt Disney gambled it all and--
The name Walt Disney is known to everyone. I mean movies, TV, amusement parks and more all have his name on it. But did you know how Walt risked it all on a huge gamble and almost lost everything? Here's the part of Walt's story you probably didn't know.Check out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2022-04-20
14 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
Author Conan Doyle Tried to Do What?
Who hasn’t heard of Sherlock Holmes? This episode examines the strange relationship between Sir Author Conan Doyle and his creation, Sherlock Holmes, the most famous fictional detective in history. In this edition, you’ll learn—The remarkable, multifaceted background of the author, Sir Arthur Conan DoyleHow the author resisted the popularity of his most famous creationThe extraordinary step Doyle took regarding his character, Sherlock HolmesCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2022-03-14
13 min
Great Stories about Great Storytellers
The Surprising Way John Grisham Got His "Big Break"
Learn the unlikely origin story of one of the most successful writers today, John Grisham. You’ll be amazed by the very bumpy road this author, who has sold more 300 million copies of his novels, had to travel before anyone would even look at his first manuscript. No overnight success here.Sponsored by ReaderViews.comCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!
2022-02-09
13 min
Jeny's Tattle Tales
Randy Overbeck is Back with a New book
Dr. Randy Overbeck is an award-winning educator, author, and speaker, and he stopped by our TattleTales for a second time to talk about his latest book, Scarlet at Crystal River.  As an educator, he served children for four decades in a range of roles captured in his novels, from teacher and coach to principal and superintendent. His thriller, Leave No Child Behind (2012) and his recent mysteries, the Amazon No. 1 Best Seller, Blood on the Chesapeake, Crimson at Cape May, and Scarlet at Crystal River have earned five-star reviews and garnered national awards including “Thriller of the Year–ReadersFavorite.com, “Gold Aw...
2021-10-19
29 min
Inside Scoop Live!
Scarlet At Crystal River - An Interview with Randy Overbeck
Dr. Randy Overbeck is an award-winning educator, author and speaker. As an educator, he served children for four decades in a range of roles captured in his novels, from teacher and coach to principal and superintendent. His thriller, Leave No Child Behind (2012) and his recent mysteries, the Amazon No. 1 Best Seller, Blood on the Chesapeake, Crimson at Cape May and Scarlet at Crystal River have earned five star reviews and garnered national awards including "Thriller of the Year--ReadersFavorite.com, "Gold Award"—Literary Titan, "Mystery of the Year"—ReadersView.com and "Crowned Heart of Excellence"—InD'Tale Magazine. As a member of th...
2021-10-15
33 min
Inside Scoop Live!
Crimson at Cape May - An Interview with Author Randy Overbeck
Dr. Randy Overbeck is a veteran educator who has served children as a teacher and school leader. For more than three decades, his educational experiences and responsibilities ranged from coach and yearbook advisor to principal and superintendent, and he’s lived the roles of many of the characters in his stories. An accomplished writer, he has been published in trade journals, professional texts and newspapers, as well as in fiction, now with his third published novel. As a member of the Mystery Writers of America, Dr. Overbeck is an active member of the literary community, co...
2020-10-08
30 min