Episode Details

Drinking With Authors | Featuring Bill Bernhardt 

Guest: Bill Bernhardt is a former attorney, has written 60+ books, and is the founder of WriterCon. Author of The Superman Wars. 

Drink of Choice: Coffee ☕ 

William Bernhardt is the award-winning author of more than sixty books, including the bestselling Ben Kincaid novels and the Daniel Pike legal thriller series. His latest release, The Superman Wars, continues his tradition of captivating storytelling that blends sharp legal insight with deeply human stakes. Bernhardt’s body of work also includes historical fiction, poetry, young adult novels, and the Red Sneaker series for writers, which has inspired and instructed a new generation of authors. 

A passionate advocate for writers, Bernhardt is the founder of WriterCon—a renowned writers conference—and leads writing retreats, a podcast, a digital magazine, and a free newsletter, all under the WriterCon brand. His influence is far-reaching: more than thirty of his students have gone on to publish with major houses. He is also the president of Bernhardt Books, further extending his commitment to nurturing literary talent. 

Bernhardt’s accolades include the Southern Writers Guild’s Gold Medal Award, the Royden B. Davis Distinguished Author Award, and the Arrell Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award. He has twice won the Oklahoma Book Award and has been nominated twenty times in three categories. Beyond writing, his adventurous spirit has led him to activities like paragliding, surfing, and even becoming a Jeopardy! Champion.  

Hailed by Oklahoma State University as “Oklahoma’s Renaissance Man,” Bernhardt’s creativity, intellect, and passion for storytelling continue to shape the literary landscape. Learn more at williambernhardt.com.  

Book release on April 28th 

Join Nick Savage, award-winning author and host of Drinking with Authors, for a fireside-style conversation with Bill Bernhardt. 

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About Your Host – Nick Savage 

Nick Savage is an award-winning and best-selling author of Modern Romance and Contemporary Fantasy. As the newest host of Drinking With Authors, he brings humor, curiosity, and a love of storytelling to each episode. 

Author of: The Fairlane Series & The West Haven Undead Series 

Website: www.theauthornicksavage.com 

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