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S5 EP229 | Creativity, Courage & the Lira Somers Mysteries with Liz Bullard

July 01, 2026 • Dianne Burckhardt • Season 5 • Episode 229

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Hello My Happy People,

What happens when a therapist, author, coach, and podcast host all come together in one creative career?

This week, Dianne Burckhardt welcomes multi-genre author Liz Bullard to Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt—Book Talk Podcast for a conversation about creativity, storytelling, protecting your creative energy, and finding the courage to keep writing even when life gets in the way.

The discussion also explores Liz's captivating Lira Somers Mysteries, including Sleeping Beauty, a paranormal mystery featuring an amateur sleuth whose vivid dreams may hold the key to solving real crimes. Along the way, Liz shares insights into balancing multiple creative pursuits, developing memorable characters, and building a sustainable creative life.

At the end of the interview, Liz invited Dianne to join her on the eReads Podcast for a special Instagram Live discussion. Be sure to check the links below and join them live on Saturday, July 4, at 9:00 AM U.S. Central Time/4:00 PM Central European Time.

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