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Sebastian Dureaux-Russell
Author of Burning With A Blue Flame
S3 EP143: Nov. 6th
Bleeped words due to some censors: sh00ting up hero!n, prostitute, s*x, s*xuality, g*n
With recent world events, we are choosing to focus on the thing that make us happy ... talking to authors about books. Today Dianne shares her conversation with author Sebastian Dureaux-Russell. Readers of Book Banter Magazine may recognize Sebastian's name and book cover from a previous issue when he was a featured poet in the April/May 2024 issue. His poem, Ethan Frome Sled, speaks to a need for reinvention and creation while blending literary nostalgia.
It is not surprising to find that Sebastian has an incredibly deep pool of talent to draw from to feed his creative works. Educated at Duke Ellington School of the Arts and The International Center of Photography, Sebastian is not just an accomplished writer, but is also an award-winning photographer, speaker, and a former model who can perform the “Dior Turn”.
In addition to his award-winning photography, Sebastian has written for numerous publications including Where Magazine, Travel Weekly, and The New York Times. However, in recent years his focus has shifted from writing articles to literary fiction.
His award-winning debut novel, Burning with a Blue Flame, is a historical fiction adventure the centers around Pilot Elmer Darrel. Elmer agrees to compete against race car driver Humbolt Bratka. These men are both trying to reconcile their own personal demons as they speed toward the finish line while navigating through a maze of distractions including speakeasies, passionate interludes, and plenty of jazz.
With all the accolades Sebastian has earned, it is difficult to imagine that at one time he struggled in school.
Don't wait, go listen now for more information on Sebastian and his work. Then be sure to check out his feature in our current issue of Book Banter Magazine.
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If you like historical fiction, you may have just found your new favorite author!
You can find out more about all our authors from October and November
in the current issue of Book Banter Magazine.
Want to learn more about the Frankfurter Buchmesse?
Book Banter Productions was there, we had an amazing time, and we are going to share our experiences with you. Check our Dec./Year End Book Buying Guide Shopper issue of Book Banter Magazine coming this November in time for your holiday shopping.
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Did You Catch Our Special 100th episode?
Jan. 10th, Special Guest, Book Banter Producer
Pedro (P.R.) Burckhardt
Halloween & Other Holidays
October 7th - December 25th Episodes
OCTOBER
2nd - S3 EP 138: (Now Streaming)
Refe Tuma, Author of Frances and the Werewolves of the Black Forest (The Frances Stenzel Series, 2)
Refe's Website
9th-S3 EP 139: (Now Streaming)
Kristie Wolf, Author of Knife to the Heart: Small-Town Steamy Romantic Suspense (Blood Snow Book 1)
Kristie's Website
16th - S3 EP 140: (Now Streaming)
D.G. McCool Jr. , Author of The Dark World Series
Sandel-Writers Website
23rd - S3 EP 141: (Now Streaming)
Brian Prousky, Author of Uriel Through Eleanor
Brian's Website
30th - S3 EP 142: (Now Streaming)
Aislinn Brophy, Author of Spells to Forget Us
Aislinn's Website
NOVEMBER
6th - S3 EP 143: (Now Streaming)
Sebastian-Dureaux Russell, Author of Burning with a Blue Flame
Sebastian-Dureaux's Website
13th - S3 EP 144:
Chad Willardson, Author of Wealth Wired Differently: 7 Advantages Entrepreneurs Miss Out on When Taking Financial Advice from Non-Entrepreneurs
Chad's Website
20th - S3 EP 145:
David Atkinson, Author of Future Proof
David on Facebook
27th - S3 EP 146:
Amber Chin, Author of Of Jade and Dragons
Amber's Website
DECEMBER
4th - S3 EP 147:
Mary Martha Greene, Cookbook Author of The Cheese Biscuit Queen Tells All
Mary's Website
Podcast Holiday Hiatus
December 18th - January 29th Episodes
Normally during our hiatus we broadcast the "Best of Season" episodes, however,
this year we were able to meet so many amazing people and get some
great interviews at the Frankfurter Buchmesse. We are going to change things up and
bring all of this new content to you during this break instead. Please note, these episodes
will not have the sound quality and the editing our normal episodes
have. This is due to the fact they were recorded live at the publishing convention.
We will make sure to give you the best sound quality possible. Enjoy.
DECEMBER 2024
18th - S3 EP 149:
Interviews recorded live at the Frankfurter Buchmesse -
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globally for products from coffee table books to plush and activity books.
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25th - S3 EP 150:
Interviews recorded live at the Frankfurter Buchmesse - TBA
January 2025
1st - S3 EP 151:
Interviews recorded live at the Frankfurter Buchmesse - TBA
8th - S3 EP 152:
Interviews recorded live at the Frankfurter Buchmesse - TBA
15th - S3 EP 153:
Interviews recorded live at the Frankfurter Buchmesse - TBA
22nd - S3 EP 154:
Interviews recorded live at the Frankfurter Buchmesse - TBA
29th - S3 EP 155:
Interviews recorded live at the Frankfurter Buchmesse - TBA
Season 4 Begins February 5, 2025
Hometown Business Shoutout!
Wichita, Kansas, USA
Prairie Dog Comics not only sells superhero comics, but they acted like them too! They came to my rescue while I was on vacation in the USA. I lost my passport in their shop two days before we were heading home to Germany. I had no idea it was even gone. They found it, found me, and got my passport back to me with plenty of time to fly home.
I'm glad I always bought my comics there when I lived in Wichita.
Thanks Guys!
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From Pre-Comics Code books to current age, graded comics,
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