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S5 EP232 | Hope, Resilience, and the Power of Story with CC Robinson

July 22, 2026 • Dianne Burckhardt • Season 5 • Episode 232

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Hello My Happy People,

This week on Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt—Book Talk Podcast, I'm joined by award-winning and Amazon bestselling author C.C. Robinson. Drawing on more than two decades of experience as a medical doctor working in post civil war nations and as an associate pastor in a multiethnic congregation, C.C. brings a unique perspective to her thought-provoking young adult dystopian fiction.

We talk about her award-winning Divided series, set in a future America divided by race, where towering walls separate four territories and a ruthless Supreme Commander rules with an iron fist. At the center of the story is eighteen-year-old Marcos, whose desperate search for freedom leads him into a secret labor camp, an unexpected rebellion, and a fight that could change the future of an entire nation. Our conversation explores the inspiration behind the series, its themes of hope, reconciliation, found family, and resistance, while also taking time to discuss C.C.'s travels, favorite international foods, and the real-life experiences that continue to inspire her hope for humanity.

Now is the perfect time to discover the Divided series. The first two books are available now, while Betrayed and United are both available for pre-order, making this the perfect opportunity to catch up before the series concludes. C.C. has even put together a special Book Banter offer for our listeners. Visit ccrobinsonauthor.com/bookbanter to sign up for her monthly newsletter and receive a free prequel novella connected to the Divided series. The newsletter is sent once a month, you can unsubscribe at any time, and C.C. does not share your information.

For more behind the interview information from this episode, read today's blog at BurckhardtBooks.com/blog, where you'll find additional details about C.C. Robinson, the Divided series, and my thoughts on our conversation.

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