Danielle Hampson created “The Authors Show®” over 19 years ago when podcasting was not yet known.  Her show was preceded by several other audio and video shows she produced and hosted online as well as on traditional radio. With such longevity in the podcasting space, she is often asked to speak to publishing industry organizations and groups of authors on the topic of utilizing audio & video as a book marketing tool, and to other groups who want to launch their own podcasts. Leveraging her pool of thousands of authors and other publishing industry relationships, in 2017 she launched "Give a Book Get a Smile", a literacy initiative that donates books to organizations catering to disadvantaged children, adults who have little to no access to books, and schools.

In December 2024, Ms. Hampson made the following announcement:

"After 19+ wonderful years producing “The Authors Show”, I’m stepping away to embark on a new chapter in my life. The show will continue with host Don McCauley who has been with the program for 17 years, and who now steps in as Owner and Executive Producer effective January 1, 2025.  While I may be retiring from the show, The Authors Show will carry on with the same dedication and passion that have always defined it. I am excited to see it continue to thrive and evolve in the capable hands of its new leadership team.  Podcasts have come a long way since I created the show in 2005.  It has been an honor to share this journey with all of you, and I’m endlessly grateful for your support and encouragement along the way. Thank you for everything. Here’s to the next great act!"

Prior to moving into the radio/podcast industry, as a multilingual Cross-Cultural Expert and International Business & Marketing Consultant, Danielle traveled the world as a non-destructive testing specialist in the automotive and aerospace industries, and helping business executives in small and Fortune 100 companies develop & implement global marketing & distribution strategies.   As the founder of a business networking organization with multiple chapters across several states, she has also helped thousands of entrepreneurs & managers develop and improve their networking skills. Often referred to as the "Queen of Win-Win", it is that philosophy that helped her gain the respect of clients across continents.

Ms. Hampson has also put her skills to good use volunteering time and resources with nonprofit organizations in the arts and in leadership. She has traveled multiple times to China to help accelerate women leadership in rural areas, and to teach university students business networking, interviewing and show production skills. An Arizona resident, she frequently travels across Europe connecting with authors and publishing industry professionals in various countries.

Associated with The Authors Show (TAS) since 2006, Don McCauley is a 30+ years marketing/publicity expert who developed and implemented marketing campaigns involving newspaper, radio, TV, magazines, trade shows and direct mail during his corporate years, and also served as owner and editor of two successful regional magazines.  His experience in media gives him an intimate understanding and a unique perspective on the challenges facing authors in marketing their work. As General Manager of TAS in addition to hosting, Don also oversees customer service activities.  On January 1, 2005, following the retirement of the show's founder, Danielle Hampson, Don also became Executive Producer.  He can be reached at Don (at) TheAuthorShow.com. 

Linda's relationship with The Authors Show began in 2006 when she became a guest on the show multiple times prior to becoming a host. Among the many hats she wears, one is being the author of four books. An avid reader too, Linda takes pleasure in meeting new and returning author guests to learn the story behind the book. She often learns that the back story is the key to marketing a new book, be it fiction or non. She says if she ever has the time, she's going to write another book, this one about the joys of being a back yard farmer.

With over 6 years of hands-on experience crafting thousands of book covers, primarily for indie authors, Book Cover Hub has honed its skills into a refined process that has become the cornerstone of bookcoverhub.com. Today, the company leads a team of talented creative cover designers to empower self-published authors with a full range of services beyond covers.

Karin Wiedner is a photographer based in Austria, whose work is closely tied to the concepts of mindfulness and pure presence. She believes that good photography demands complete attention, focus, as well as intuition and creativity. Her artistic vision centers on creating striking images by capturing unique moments, recognizing motifs as they are, finding beauty in everything and everyone, and embracing minimalism in her photography. An avid reader with an artistic eye, Karin contributes her expertise to our various projects.

A book reviewer and author of several books himself, Mark Walker, who contributes articles to various platforms - such as Literary Traveler, Wanderlust Journal and Revue Magazine, has joined The Authors Show as an independent book reviewer. 

A former Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala who worked with international agencies for many decades, Mark holds a MA from the Institute of Latin American Studies at the University of  Texas/Austin. He is bilingual English/Spanish.