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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 8 MIN

🎬 AUTHOR IN THE HEADLIGHTS GUEST: Rusty Austin

from Author in the Headlights · host Strider S. R. Klusman

In this episode of Author in the Headlights, we sit down with Rusty Austin, a longtime reality TV producer turned author, to talk about storytelling across mediums—from unscripted television to children’s books and deeply personal nonfiction.Rusty is the creator of the delightful Goofy Things by Rusty series, a collection of charming, educational books designed to spark curiosity, laughter, and early learning for young readers. With simple truths and playful confidence, these books celebrate the joy of knowing exactly what things are… and why that matters.📚 Goofy Things by RustyAn Awesome Bird: The Pelican👉 https://books2read.com/u/3RAVYLBeware the Grizzly Bear👉 https://books2read.com/u/mvgvBXThe Carrot Is Orange👉 https://books2read.com/u/mqdVB1The Unicorn Has One Horn👉 https://books2read.com/u/bOgZeNWe also dive into Rusty’s heartfelt nonfiction memoir, Dave and Me, a deeply personal story that explores friendship, loss, and the moments that shape who we become.📖 Dave and Me (Memoir)👉 https://books2read.com/u/3JdyeeJoin us as Rusty Austin shares his journey from producing reality television to writing books that connect with readers of all ages—proving that great storytelling, no matter the format, always comes from the heart.🔔 Subscribe for more author interviews👍 Like, comment, and share to support indie authors#AuthorInTheHeadlights #RustyAustin #ChildrensBooks #IndieAuthor #GoofyThingsByRusty #Memoir #DaveAndMe #AuthorInterview #Storytelling #KidsBooks

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