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Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt - Book Talk PodcastAuthor: Dianne Burckhardt
Join award-winning, indie author, Dianne Burckhardt, as she chats with fellow authors and industry insiders around the world about their work, inspirations, greatest challenges, and triumphs. Writing is often the easy part, and the real work begins once the author writes, "The End." Dianne and her guests shed light on what it takes to be a successful author in today's markets whether as an indie author or traditionally published. Dianne's guests share their insights on their personal journeys to creating a successful writing career. They discuss everything from their writing process, common obstacles in publishing today, marketing, customer engagement, and resources to help create engaging content, and so much more! Be sure to check out our website: BurckhardtBooks.com. Wednesdays are better with a little good book banter ... join us for chats that are entertaining, uplifting, and help you find new books to feed your soul!BIO: Dianne Burckhardt is a podcaster and award-winning designer and author (writing as Stephen Burckhardt). Her historical fiction series, The Into the West Saga Serial is complete and she is currently writing her medical memoir Free Bad Haircut With Each Craniotomy. Dianne is an American from Wichita, Kansas, but currently resides in Germany with her Chilean husband, and their Russian rescue dog, Shaggy. She is also a proud bonus mom to twin adult daughters in Chile. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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S5 EP218 | Lady Dr. Dhyana Ziegler: Midnight Train from Georgia, the Legacy of Gladys Knight and the Pips
Episode 218
Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
Share your thoughts on this episode, text us now. Hello My Happy People,Today’s episode features my incredible conversation with Lady Dr. Dhyana Ziegler, author of Midnight Train from Georgia. This powerful memoir chronicles the rise of Gladys Knight and the Pips through the eyes of founding member William Franklin Guest, offering a rare, behind-the-scenes look at one of music’s most iconic groups.From humble beginnings singing in a small Atlanta church to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dr. Ziegler shares the deeply personal story of family, faith, and the sacrifices behind success. But this conversation goes far beyond the book.We also discuss her remarkable career as a professor, multimedia creator, information technology educator, songwriter and arranger, along with the honors she has received for her work in academia, including being awarded the title of Dame Commander of Justice (DCJ). Her accomplishments stand on their own, making her story just as compelling as the one she tells about the music that shaped generations.We also touch on the broader cultural impact of her family’s legacy, including their connection to Michael Jackson and other artists of the time, as well as her personal connections to the Apollo Theater, Walter Cronkite, and Alex Haley, just to name a few. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Ziegler highlights William Guest’s legacy, the lasting impact of Gladys Knight and the Pips, and what she hopes readers take away from this inspiring story. If you love music history, memoirs, and stories rooted in culture and resilience, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.Midnight Train From Georgia Info SiteDr. Ziegler's WebsiteZ/creators, LLCMidnight Train From Georgia VideoBuy on AmazonBuy on Bookshop.orgTime Moves On Performed by StruttEvery Beat of My Heart on YouTubeSupport the showSubscribe: Our NewsletterBurckhardtBooks.com: BUY THE LATEST ISSUE: Book Banter MagazineBuy & Read: Burckhardt Book CollectionsSupport Us: FREE options. Learn more, Click here!Apply to be a guest on our podcast: Podcast Guest ApplicationAbout Dianne:Dianne Burckhardt, Award-Winning Indie Author Meet Dianne EP 1: Who Am I? Dianne Burckhardt on FacebookDianne Burckhardt on TikTok
