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July 29, 2025 20 mins
Award-winning author Dan Hendrickson returns to the Big Time Talker Podcast, live from the American Library Association’s conference in Philadelphia, to unveil his latest action-packed historical novel, "Brandy: Dame of the Caribbean." Host Burke Allen dives into Dan’s inspiration behind this thrilling saga, rooted in the real-life abolitionist movement in the Caribbean during the 1830s–1860s. Hendrickson shares how Brandy, a pirate-turned-heroine, joins forces with abolitionists, faces off against the deadly Jade Empress, and fights to rescue her kidnapped children—all while mastering Shaolin martial arts. With sword fights, slave rescues, and deep historical roots, this novel fuses swashbuckling adventure, powerful themes, and cinematic action in a uniquely unforgettable tale. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes conversation about history, writing, martial arts choreography, and the unexpected layers of a powerful female protagonist.

 🔗 Learn more about Dan Hendrickson and his books: Dan Hendrickson on Amazon
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