Book World: The Great Escape

Book World: The Great Escape

The world of books encompasses a myriad of topics. What better people to host a podcast on the book world, then authors Michael Scott Clifton and C.J. Peterson! This live broadcast is on Wednesday at 4PM CT! Don't miss a single episode, as they talk: books, writing, reviews, and enjoy interviews by authors, illustrators, comic artists, artists, publishers, promotors, and more! There may even be some live interviews with authors during book shows the duo attends!

Episodes

March 12, 2026 29 mins

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...

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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/MichaelSco...

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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/le...

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February 18, 2026 30 mins

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/bookworldtg...

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This week on Book World: The Great Escape, #romance is in the air! Author Dana Wayne is joining us on 11FEB at 4PM CT. Learn more about her and her books. Find out what makes her books different than others in her genre. #podcast 

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  

Dana’s websit...

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This week on Book World: The Great Escape, we’re chatting with #mystery #author James Callan. With multiple books under his belt, this font of information is a gem to talk to! Don’t miss this #podcast on 04FEB 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  

James Callan’s website:...

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This week on Book World: The Great Escape we are tackling a hot topic that seems to be everywhere we turn – #AI in #writing. Do we use it or lose it? Well, let’s talk about it. Mike and C.J. have done some research. They have seen some posts where authors, editors, and others have debated about it. Mike and C.J. have talked about it a lot. They have talked extensively about it together. Now it’s time for you to weigh in as well. Co...

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January 21, 2026 27 mins

This week on Book World: The Great Escape #podcast, we have the incredible George Dismukes! He spent the first half of his life in pursuit of adventure. This ranged from bullfighting as a youth to milking poisonous snakes professionally at Ross Allen’s Reptile Institute in Silver Springs, Florida...and it went on from there! His thirst for #adventure is translated into his #books. Learn more about him and his work on 21JAN at 4PM C...

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January 15, 2026 30 mins

Book World: The Great Escape’s fifth season continues with an author interview of C.J. Peterson! Why did the podcast have to take a break to begin with? See what she has been doing during the break. Does she have any books coming out? What other books does she have? She is not just an author – what else does she do? Find out live during the #podcast on 07JAN at 4PM CT!

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

Mike&...

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January 7, 2026 30 mins

Book World: The Great Escape Podcast is back! We are kicking off our fifth season by reintroducing you to the co-hosts, starting with Author Michael Scott Clifton. Learn more about him, his work, and what he has been doing during the break! Has he had any new releases? Any book shows? Anything else new? Find out on 07JAN at 4PM CT!

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

Mike's youtube channel - https://www.yo...

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September 18, 2024 31 mins

This week on Book World: The Great Escape at 4PM CT, we start a series on how to get your #books out there. We’re starting with book covers. Yes, the world does judge a #book by its cover. #live #dontmissit

C.J.’s #YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson

Mike’s #youtubechannel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton

#Fb: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge

FB - https://www.facebook.com/authoresscjpeterson    

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September 11, 2024 30 mins

TODAY on Book World: The Great Escape at 4PM CT, get to chat with #fantasy #author J.R. Knoll! #Learnmore about him and his books. #live #dontmissit

C.J.’s #YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson

Mike’s #youtubechannel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton

#Fb: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge

FB - https://www.facebook.com/authoresscjpeterson   

J.R.’s FB: https://www.facebook.com/JRKnoll

#bookworldtge #...

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TODAY on Book World: The Great Escape at 4PM CT, we’re talking about how to #create well-rounded #characters. #learnmore #live #dontmissit

C.J.’s #YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson

Mike’s #youtubechannel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton

#Fb: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge

FB - https://www.facebook.com/authoresscjpeterson   

#bookworldtge #podcast #podcastshow #books #checkitout #writers #auth...

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This week on Book World: The Great Escape at 4PM CT, we get to chat with the phenomenal #inpirational #romance #author Delia Latham! #learnmore about her and her #books #live #dontmissit

C.J.’s #YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson

Mike’s #youtubechannel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton

#Fb: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge

FB - https://www.facebook.com/authoresscjpeterson  

Delia’s website: https...

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This week on Book World: The Great Escape at 4PM CT, we get to chat with the incredible #spythriller #author Ian Griffin! #tunein to #Learnmore about him and his work! #live #dontmissit

C.J.’s #YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson

Mike’s #youtubechannel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton

#Fb: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge

FB - https://www.facebook.com/authoresscjpeterson  

Ian’s website: https://...

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TODAY on Book World: The Great Escape at 4PM CT, we have return guests, Rob & Joan Carter! This incredible duo has a #newrelease “A Chance Of A Ghost” in the #MagnoliaBluff series! #paranormal #tunein #learnmore #live #dontmissit

C.J.’s #YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson

Mike’s #youtubechannel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton

#Fb: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge

FB - https://www.facebook.c...

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This week on Book World: The Great Escape at 4PM CT, we get to talk with Jeanette McDermott about traditional #bookclubs. #Findout more on 17JUL! #tunein #learnmore #live #dontmissit

C.J.’s #YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson

Mike’s #youtubechannel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton

#Fb: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge

FB - https://www.facebook.com/authoresscjpeterson  

To contact Jeanette about ...

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TODAY on Book World: The Great Escape, we talk about passive versus active writing. Why is a problem in writing? Find out at 4PM CT on 04JUL! #tunein #learnmore #live #dontmissit

C.J.’s #YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson

Mike’s #youtubechannel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton

#Fb: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge

FB - https://www.facebook.com/authoresscjpeterson  

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This week on Book World: The Great Escape, we talk about #creating #characters with chemistry. Not just #romantic ones, but #action #adventure #friends #coworkers #and more!  #learnmore #live #dontmissit

C.J.’s #YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson

Mike’s #youtubechannel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton

#Fb: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge

FB - https://www.facebook.com/authoresscjpeterson  

#book...

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This week on Book World: The Great Escape, we sit down with the amazing April Nunn Coker to chat with her regarding her #Christian #fiction #suspense #books!  #learnmore #live #dontmissit

C.J.’s #YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CJPeterson

Mike’s #youtubechannel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton

#Fb: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworldtge

FB - https://www.facebook.com/authoresscjpeterson  

April’s #website: htt...

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