Book World: The Great Escape Wed, 13 May 2026 17:47:36 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1865268 en-us © 2026 Book World: The Great Escape yes 1cab33a8-59b3-559b-b4c2-c9a0316279d1 CJ Peterson & Michael Scott Clifton episodic false Book World: The Great Escape is for authors, writers, and readers alike. This podcast is hosted by two authors, C.J. Peterson and Michael Scott Clifton. Both bring a different view of the author world into this podcast. This airs weekly on Wednesdays at 4PM CT! 
There will be book reviews, author interviews, a specific writing topic, or even interviews with others from the publishing world. These may include, but are not limited to PR folks, artists, illustrators, blog tour coordinators, and more! Sit back and relax as you meet the two authors who will be taking you on a journey into the Book World: The Great Escape!Hosts websites - Michael Scott Clifton: https://michaelscottclifton.com C.J. Peterson: https://cjpetersonwrites.com 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) CJ Peterson & Michael Scott Clifton https://storage.buzzsprout.com/urk4w6x5c2cf0g7kwy6kt171nvg3?.jpg Book World: The Great Escape S5 EP19: Author John Paul Ried – Genre: D&D Inspired Fantasy S5 EP19: Author John Paul Ried – Genre: D&D Inspired Fantasy This week on Book World: The Great Escape, we are chatting with author John Paul Ried. His unique spin on utilizing #dnd inspired #fantasy will have you on the edge of your seat as you enjoy his novels! If you know anything about DND, you know how they combine #adventure #suspense and a dash of romance, all tied into a high-stakes game that will keep you guessing until the very end. Learn more about him and his work on 13MAY at 4PM CT.

C.J.'s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson  

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge  

John’s Imaginative Palamaran Readers FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/741642997259817

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]]> This week on Book World: The Great Escape, we are chatting with author John Paul Ried. His unique spin on utilizing #dnd inspired #fantasy will have you on the edge of your seat as you enjoy his novels! If you know anything about DND, you know how they combine #adventure #suspense and a dash of romance, all tied into a high-stakes game that will keep you guessing until the very end. Learn more about him and his work on 13MAY at 4PM CT.

C.J.'s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson  

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge  

John’s Imaginative Palamaran Readers FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/741642997259817

#booktok #authors #writers #podcast #fun #books #reading #readers #writing #bookworldtge #cjpeterson #authormsclifton #michaelscottclifton #bookshelf #author #authorlife #authors #authorlife #convention #bookshow #bookshelf #bookstagram #book 

]]> CJ Peterson & Michael Scott Clifton Buzzsprout-19173536 Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 -0400 1923 5 19 full false S5 Ep18: Laura Evans – Director of Texas Book Lovers Convention S5 Ep18: Laura Evans – Director of Texas Book Lovers Convention This week on Book World: The Great Escape, we get the get to talk with Laura Evans, who is the director of the Texas Book Lovers Convention. This convention will be at the Denton Civic Center on July 18th & 19th. It will be packed full of #authors, panels, and, of course, #books! It is a dream for the #booklover in all of us! Learn more on 06MAY at 4PM CT,

C.J.'s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson  

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge  

Texas Book Lovers Convention website - https://www.texasbookloverscon.com

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]]> This week on Book World: The Great Escape, we get the get to talk with Laura Evans, who is the director of the Texas Book Lovers Convention. This convention will be at the Denton Civic Center on July 18th & 19th. It will be packed full of #authors, panels, and, of course, #books! It is a dream for the #booklover in all of us! Learn more on 06MAY at 4PM CT,

C.J.'s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson  

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge  

Texas Book Lovers Convention website - https://www.texasbookloverscon.com

#booktok #authors #writers #pocast #fun #books #reading #readers #writing #bookworldtge #cjpeterson #authormsclifton #michaelscottclifton #bookshelf #author #authorlife #authors #authorlife #convention #bookshow #bookshelf #bookstagram #book #texas #vendors 

]]> CJ Peterson & Michael Scott Clifton Buzzsprout-19137624 Wed, 06 May 2026 18:00:00 -0400 1811 5 18 full false S5 Ep17: Kelly Lynn Colby – Paranormal Thrillers S5 Ep17: Kelly Lynn Colby – Paranormal Thrillers This week on Book World: The Great Escape, we get the chance to speak with the amazing #author and #publisher Kelly Lynn Colby! She is not only a #paranormal #thriller author, but also the publisher for Cursed Dragon Ship! Learn more about her work with both and what else she is doing in the #book world on 29APR at 4PM CT! This is one podcast episode you do not want to miss!

C.J.'s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson  

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge  

Cursed Dragon Ship Website - https://curseddragonship.com

#booktok #authors #writers #pocast #fun #books #reading #readers #writing #bookworldtge #cjpeterson #authormsclifton #michaelscottclifton #bookshelf #author #authorlife #authors #authorlife #scifi #fantasy  

]]> This week on Book World: The Great Escape, we get the chance to speak with the amazing #author and #publisher Kelly Lynn Colby! She is not only a #paranormal #thriller author, but also the publisher for Cursed Dragon Ship! Learn more about her work with both and what else she is doing in the #book world on 29APR at 4PM CT! This is one podcast episode you do not want to miss!

C.J.'s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson  

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge  

Cursed Dragon Ship Website - https://curseddragonship.com

#booktok #authors #writers #pocast #fun #books #reading #readers #writing #bookworldtge #cjpeterson #authormsclifton #michaelscottclifton #bookshelf #author #authorlife #authors #authorlife #scifi #fantasy  

]]> CJ Peterson & Michael Scott Clifton Buzzsprout-19100480 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0400 1849 5 17 full false S5 Ep16: Book Covers – Making A Good 1st Impression S5 Ep16: Book Covers – Making A Good 1st Impression They say you don’t judge a book by its cover – we say they’re wrong! Find out how to make a great 1stimpression with your book cover this week on Book World: The Great Escape! Don’t miss this podcast episode on 22APR at 4PM CT to learn more about how to make your book cover stand out. 

C.J.'s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson  

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge  

#booktok #authors #writers #bookccover #fun #books #reading #readers #writing #bookworldtge #cjpeterson #authormsclifton #michaelscottclifton #bookshelf #author #authorlife #authors #authorlife 

]]> They say you don’t judge a book by its cover – we say they’re wrong! Find out how to make a great 1stimpression with your book cover this week on Book World: The Great Escape! Don’t miss this podcast episode on 22APR at 4PM CT to learn more about how to make your book cover stand out. 

C.J.'s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson  

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge  

#booktok #authors #writers #bookccover #fun #books #reading #readers #writing #bookworldtge #cjpeterson #authormsclifton #michaelscottclifton #bookshelf #author #authorlife #authors #authorlife 

]]> CJ Peterson & Michael Scott Clifton Buzzsprout-19062139 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400 1766 5 16 full false S5 Ep15: Why Have A Newsletter & Email Subscribers? S5 Ep15: Why Have A Newsletter & Email Subscribers? This week on Magic Making Mischief we are talking about the importance of generating an email list. Why do a newsletter? Why would you have a list of email subscribers? Find out this week on Book World: The Great Escape on 15APR at 4PM CT!

C.J.'s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson  

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge  

#booktok #authors #writers #email #fun #books #reading #readers #writing #bookworldtge #cjpeterson #authormsclifton #michaelscottclifton #bookshelf #author #authorlife #authors #authorlife #subscribe

]]> This week on Magic Making Mischief we are talking about the importance of generating an email list. Why do a newsletter? Why would you have a list of email subscribers? Find out this week on Book World: The Great Escape on 15APR at 4PM CT!

C.J.'s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson  

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge  

#booktok #authors #writers #email #fun #books #reading #readers #writing #bookworldtge #cjpeterson #authormsclifton #michaelscottclifton #bookshelf #author #authorlife #authors #authorlife #subscribe

]]> CJ Peterson & Michael Scott Clifton Buzzsprout-19023244 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400 1818 5 15 full false S5 Ep14: North East Texas Writers Organization President, Dana Wayne S5 Ep14: North East Texas Writers Organization President, Dana Wayne This week on Book World: The Great Escape, we get to chat with the president to of the North East Texas Writers Organization, Dana Wayne! Learn more about their organization, what they do, and how it could benefit you as a #writer and #author on 08APR at 4PM CT!

C.J.'s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson  

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge  

NETWO FB Group - https://www.netwo.org

#booktok #authors #writers #wrintinggroup #fun #books #reading #readers #writing #bookworldtge #cjpeterson #authormsclifton #michaelscottclifton #bookshelf #author #authorlife #authors #authorlife 

]]> This week on Book World: The Great Escape, we get to chat with the president to of the North East Texas Writers Organization, Dana Wayne! Learn more about their organization, what they do, and how it could benefit you as a #writer and #author on 08APR at 4PM CT!

C.J.'s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson  

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge  

NETWO FB Group - https://www.netwo.org

#booktok #authors #writers #wrintinggroup #fun #books #reading #readers #writing #bookworldtge #cjpeterson #authormsclifton #michaelscottclifton #bookshelf #author #authorlife #authors #authorlife 

]]> CJ Peterson & Michael Scott Clifton Buzzsprout-18985767 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0400 1846 5 14 full false S5 Ep13: DC Gomez – Urban Fantasy S5 Ep13: DC Gomez – Urban Fantasy This week on Magic Making Mischief we have the phenomenal #bestselling #author, DC Gomez! Her #ubanfantasy #books have attracted attention for years. 01APR at 4PM CT is your chance to find out more about her and her work.

C.J.'s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson  

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge  

DC’s substack - https://substack.com/@dcgomez

#booktok #authors #writers #wrintinggroup #fun #books #reading #readers #writing #bookworldtge #cjpeterson #authormsclifton #michaelscottclifton #bookshelf #author #authorlife #authors #authorlife 

]]> This week on Magic Making Mischief we have the phenomenal #bestselling #author, DC Gomez! Her #ubanfantasy #books have attracted attention for years. 01APR at 4PM CT is your chance to find out more about her and her work.

C.J.'s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson  

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge  

DC’s substack - https://substack.com/@dcgomez

#booktok #authors #writers #wrintinggroup #fun #books #reading #readers #writing #bookworldtge #cjpeterson #authormsclifton #michaelscottclifton #bookshelf #author #authorlife #authors #authorlife 

]]> CJ Peterson & Michael Scott Clifton Buzzsprout-18950316 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 1786 5 13 full false S5 Ep11: Young Adult Author Jacquiline Smith S5 Ep11: Young Adult Author Jacquiline Smith This week on Book World: The Great Escape, we get to chat with the amazing #ya author Jacqueline Smith! She has some incredible titles to her name! These numerous titles include Boy Band, Shipwreck Girl, and more! Make sure to tune in on 18MAR at 4PM CT to learn more about her and her work.

C.J.'s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson  

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge  

Jacqueline’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jacquelineesmith/

#youngadult #yalit #fiction #book #read #books #reading #readers #writing #bookworldtge #cjpeterson #authormsclifton #michaelscottclifton #bookshelf #author #authorlife #authors #authorlife 

]]> This week on Book World: The Great Escape, we get to chat with the amazing #ya author Jacqueline Smith! She has some incredible titles to her name! These numerous titles include Boy Band, Shipwreck Girl, and more! Make sure to tune in on 18MAR at 4PM CT to learn more about her and her work.

C.J.'s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson  

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge  

Jacqueline’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jacquelineesmith/

#youngadult #yalit #fiction #book #read #books #reading #readers #writing #bookworldtge #cjpeterson #authormsclifton #michaelscottclifton #bookshelf #author #authorlife #authors #authorlife 

]]> CJ Peterson & Michael Scott Clifton Buzzsprout-18871838 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0400 1803 5 11 full false S5 Ep10: Book Trailers S5 Ep10: Book Trailers This week on Book World: The Great Escape, we are talking #booktrailers. Why do we have them?  How do we utilize them as #authors? The big question of do you make them? Oh! And, another big question of why would #readers want to watch them? Find out on 11MAR at 4PM CT!

C.J.'s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson  

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge   

#fiction #read #books #reading #readers #writing #bookworldtge #cjpeterson #authormsclifton #michaelscottclifton #bookshelf #authorlife #authors #authorlife #bookworm #reels #booktok #bookteaser #booktips #bookish  

]]> This week on Book World: The Great Escape, we are talking #booktrailers. Why do we have them?  How do we utilize them as #authors? The big question of do you make them? Oh! And, another big question of why would #readers want to watch them? Find out on 11MAR at 4PM CT!

C.J.'s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson  

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge   

#fiction #read #books #reading #readers #writing #bookworldtge #cjpeterson #authormsclifton #michaelscottclifton #bookshelf #authorlife #authors #authorlife #bookworm #reels #booktok #bookteaser #booktips #bookish  

]]> CJ Peterson & Michael Scott Clifton Buzzsprout-18837803 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400 1779 5 10 full false S5 Ep8: Patty Wiseman: Romance S5 Ep8: Patty Wiseman: Romance This week on Book World: The Great Escape, we have the opportunity to chat with multi-award-winning #author Patty Wiseman! This Christian #romance author has multiple #books under her belt that we get to cover, as well as an incredible story to share that you do not want to miss! Learn more on 04MAR at 4PM CT.

C.J.'s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson  

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge  

Patty’s website - https://www.pattywiseman.com  

#fiction #read #books #reading #readers #writing #bookworldtge #cjpeterson #authormsclifton #michaelscottclifton #bookshelf #authorlife #authors #authorlife #interview #romancebooks #christianfiction #booklovers #bookworm

]]> This week on Book World: The Great Escape, we have the opportunity to chat with multi-award-winning #author Patty Wiseman! This Christian #romance author has multiple #books under her belt that we get to cover, as well as an incredible story to share that you do not want to miss! Learn more on 04MAR at 4PM CT.

C.J.'s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson  

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge  

Patty’s website - https://www.pattywiseman.com  

#fiction #read #books #reading #readers #writing #bookworldtge #cjpeterson #authormsclifton #michaelscottclifton #bookshelf #authorlife #authors #authorlife #interview #romancebooks #christianfiction #booklovers #bookworm

]]> CJ Peterson & Michael Scott Clifton Buzzsprout-18796432 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500 1804 5 8 full false S5 Ep8: Brandy Winn Library Director: Lee-Bardwell Public Library S5 Ep8: Brandy Winn Library Director: Lee-Bardwell Public Library This week on Book World: The Great Escape, we get the opportunity to chat with Lee-Bardwell Public Library, library director, Brandy Winn! Find out more about her and her world on 25FEB at 4PM CT!

C.J.'s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson  

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge  

Library’s FB Page - https://www.facebook.com/leepubliclibrary

#library #book #fiction #read #books #reading #read #readers #writing #bookworldtge #cjpeterson #authormsclifton #michaelscottclifton #bookshelf #author #authorlife #authors #authorlife 

]]> This week on Book World: The Great Escape, we get the opportunity to chat with Lee-Bardwell Public Library, library director, Brandy Winn! Find out more about her and her world on 25FEB at 4PM CT!

C.J.'s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson  

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge  

Library’s FB Page - https://www.facebook.com/leepubliclibrary

#library #book #fiction #read #books #reading #read #readers #writing #bookworldtge #cjpeterson #authormsclifton #michaelscottclifton #bookshelf #author #authorlife #authors #authorlife 

]]> CJ Peterson & Michael Scott Clifton Buzzsprout-18749607 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0500 1756 5 8 full false S5 Ep7: Reels S5 Ep7: Reels This week on Book World: The Great Escape, we’re going to be talking about #reels. How do you make them? Why make them? We’ll share some tips and tricks on where to best utilize them to your advantage. Don’t miss this #podcast on 18FEB at 4PM CT!

C.J.'s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson  

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge  

#marketing #book #fiction #read #books #reading #read #readers #writing #bookworldtge #cjpeterson #authormsclifton #michaelscottclifton #bookshelf #author #authorlife #authors #authorlife 

]]> This week on Book World: The Great Escape, we’re going to be talking about #reels. How do you make them? Why make them? We’ll share some tips and tricks on where to best utilize them to your advantage. Don’t miss this #podcast on 18FEB at 4PM CT!

C.J.'s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson  

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge  

#marketing #book #fiction #read #books #reading #read #readers #writing #bookworldtge #cjpeterson #authormsclifton #michaelscottclifton #bookshelf #author #authorlife #authors #authorlife 

]]> CJ Peterson & Michael Scott Clifton Buzzsprout-18709115 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:00:00 -0500 1819 5 7 full false