Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Becca Fox, author of the new gaslamp fantasy, Asta and the Barbarians, part of her Chosen by the Masters series.

Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
The WriterCon Retreat at Canebrake is only two months away! From July 17-21, we'll be taking deep dives into your work. Each day's schedule will include group talks, small-group work, and one-on-one feedback on your work-in-progress. Doesn't matter how much you've written. Come to the Retreat and see how much your work improves! https://www.writercon.com/retreat/

Chapter 2: News
1) Marquez Heirs Publish Last Novel Against His Wishes
2) New Startup Offers Automated AI Publishing

Chapter 3: Interview with Becca Fox
During this chat, you will learn:
1) why romantasy and gaslamp fantasy are surging;
2) how she creates characters readers can relate to;
3) the balance between description and urgency;
4) her writing process; and
5) what's she's doing at WriterCon this fall.

Chapter 4: Parting Words
After the July Retreat, all eyes will be focused on the annual fall WriterCon Conference. This year, we have over 50 speakers delivering over 70 breakout sessions, plus contests, agents and publishers, pitching, manuscript reviews, prinvate consults, masterclass workshops, and much more. Don't miss this opportunity to take your writing to the next level. https://www.writercon.com

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