My Life Now

On this episode of My Life Now, Chris Buscher welcomes author, educator, and nonprofit leader Cobby M. Williams to discuss his literary memoir The House on Boyd Street . Returning to his childhood home in Canton, Mississippi, Cobby reflects on his grandparents Ruby and Moses, the neighbors who helped shape his upbringing, and the everyday moments that carry meaning across generations. The conversa...

On this episode of My Life Now, Chris Buscher welcomes author Kari Dumouchel Parker to discuss her novel Sanctuary. Kari talks about the inspiration behind the story, its themes of romance, adventure, faith, hope, and confronting difficult circumstances, and what she hopes readers will discover through its characters. Find Sanctuary: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWRTHYRD

Chris Buscher speaks with Dr. Douglas Garland , author of The Tall Poppy Manifesto , on My Life Now. Garland explores Tall Poppy Syndrome, a term used to describe the resentment and undermining directed toward people who stand out or achieve success. Drawing on his professional experience, he examines how comparison and envy can affect confidence, relationships, and workplace culture. The conversa...

What started as an attempt to tell his wife how he first fell in love with her became the inspiration for a novel series. In this episode of My Life Now, Chris Busche r welcomes author Paul Arata to discuss Serious Roommate Problems. Set in Brooklyn in the early 1990s, the story follows Pete as he falls for Holly while a dispute between his roommates grows increasingly chaotic. Paul shares the per...

Chris Buscher welcomes Amy Hawk , author of The Tales of Rumpus , to My Life Now. A nurse practitioner with a lifelong interest in storytelling, Amy found fresh inspiration when her niece was born. Her book follows Princess Caitlin on an adventure filled with friendship, challenges, and discoveries as she tries to prove she is ready to rule a kingdom. This episode explores Amy’s path to becoming a...

 On this episode of My Life Now, Chris Buscher speaks with chef, leadership architect, and author Douglas Wasdyke about Heard: Last Call for “Second Service.” After 45 years in professional kitchens, Douglas was forced to stop working after losing the use of his left arm. The sudden change challenged an identity built around long hours, physical skill, pressure, and the demands of the kitchen. In...

What does it take to earn trust and become someone others can count on? Dr. Gordon Wesley discusses ownership, discipline, and the ideas behind his book, Earned Exceptionalism: Not Granted. Earned. In this conversation with Chris Buscher, Gordon draws on his experience as a healthcare executive, Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, and competitive bodybuilder. He talks about military leadership, the h...

How do you approach someone whose life is unraveling? Dr. Shaun Jester discusses his book, Spiritual CPR: Recognizing and Intervening When a Christian Is in Crisis , and his approach to difficult conversations. Speaking with Chris Buscher, Jester explains how his medical career shaped his thinking about intervention, compassion, and personal responsibility. The conversation covers addiction, famil...

A warrior loses his family and goes to war. What happens when vengeance becomes the thing keeping him alive? B.J. Spaulding discusses Dark Star , his military science fiction novel about an elite squadron fighting the Zarkon Empire. In this interview with Chris Buscher, Spaulding talks about building the galaxy behind the story, writing combat, and creating a hero shaped by grief. The conversation...

Where does real life end and a thriller begin? Author and educator John Infortunio talks about drawing on his father’s battle with Alzheimer’s and his experience working in an elite prep school. In this conversation with Chris Buscher, John discusses Destroyed by the Events of the Day and Today Was Tomorrow . He explores grief, family secrets, betrayal, and institutional pressure, along with the c...

Who can you trust when everyone at court has something to gain? Ailen Millers discusses Court of Whispers , a fantasy romance built around palace politics, betrayal, and hidden agendas. In this interview with Chris Buscher, Ailen talks about the phoenix imagery behind the story and combining political intrigue with slow-burn romance. The conversation explores world-building, complicated relationsh...

A detective partnership. A killer with a mysterious identity. Author eM. Douglas Wade discusses the Victorian world of Furst and Mayne: Book I, The Case of the Phantom Scarface Killer . Speaking with Chris Buscher, Wade explains how he developed the two detectives and balanced clues, suspense, and action. The interview also covers the emotional cost of an investigation, his treatment of justice, a...

Stuart Perrin looks back on the search for a teacher that shaped his life and his book, Rudra Meditation: Transforming Life’s Tensions into Joy and Love . In this author interview, Perrin discusses his years studying with Rudi in New York City and explains his personal understanding of meditation, gratitude, and inner work. He shares how those experiences shaped his views on tension, compassion, a...

On this episode of My Life Now, Chris Buscher sits down with Dr. David E. Comings , author of The Science of Global Warming: And Four Ways to Fix It . Dr. Comings explains why climate change is real, why it continues to worsen, and why ignoring it puts future generations at risk. The conversation covers the science behind global warming, the public confusion surrounding it, and four practical appr...

On this episode of My Life Now, Chris Buscher speaks with Dr. Sam Morhaim , author of Where Are All My Toys ? Dr. Sam shares the deeply personal story behind this book, which reflects his family’s departure from Cuba as they fled communism in search of freedom and a better life. Told through a child’s perspective and inspired by his brother Jimmy, the book explores family, immigration, childhood t...

On this episode of My Life Now, Chris Buscher sits down with Joel A. Robinson , author of The Treasure’s Location . At 92 years old, Joel has published his first novel, a gripping thriller set in 1988 New York that blends financial intrigue, hidden wealth, World War II history, and the mystery of Nazi-looted diamonds. In this conversation, he shares the story behind the book, what inspired the plo...

On this episode of My Life Now, Chris Buscher speaks with Ken D. Johnson , co-author of Genealogical Clues Provided by Colonial Merchants: The Financial Records of the Sanders Family of Early Albany County, New York . This conversation explores how 18th century merchant records can uncover far more than numbers. Ken discusses what these financial books reveal about colonial business practices, fam...

On this episode of My Life Now, Chris Buscher sits down with Charles Cone, author of …a burning desire to fly . Colonel Cone shares reflections from a remarkable life marked by military service, leadership, sacrifice, education, and enduring values. A veteran of three wars who served in both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force, he offers a rare perspective on courage, duty, change, and legacy. Th...

On this episode of My Life Now, Chris Buscher sits down with Morgan Lemaitre , CFP®, founder of Park City Wealth Advisors . Morgan shares the story behind launching her own firm, the values that shaped the business from the beginning, and how she helps clients think clearly about money, security, wealth, and long-term planning. This conversation goes beyond numbers and looks at how financial decis...

On this episode of My Life Now, Pastor Chris Buscher sits down with Robin Beamer Dalton , author of Threads of Obsession . Robin , a retired teacher and former reading specialist from West Virginia, shares the story behind her first novel, a psychological thriller filled with manipulation, obsession, hidden motives, and dangerous power games. The conversation explores what drew her to suspense fic...

On this episode of My Life Now, Chris Buscher speaks with Dr. Sara Christie , author of Silent No More: A Journey from Bondage to Freedom . Dr. Christie opens up about a deeply personal journey through abuse, silence, betrayal, survival, and the long fight to reclaim her identity and freedom. From a modest upbringing in a large family to the painful reality of a destructive marriage, her memoir tr...

On this episode of My Life Now, Chris Buscher talks with Sabrina Macy , author of Flim and the Crawling Glowworm . Sabrina shares the story behind a children’s book she originally wrote at just twelve years old and later published as an adult. What started as a young writer’s response to criticism became a real book, a creative milestone, and a reminder that stories written years ago can still fin...

On this episode of My Life Now, Chris Buscher talks with an author about the upcoming release of Dawn of the Lion , the first book in a rapidly releasing trilogy. The conversation explores the heart behind the series, the creative process of writing a connected three-book story, and the strategy behind launching all three titles in close succession. Dawn of the Lion releases on May 14, 2026, follo...

On this episode of My Life Now, Chris Buscher speaks with author and content creator Ashley Hibbler about her book Soul Family Six: The Chosen Series . Ashley shares the creative vision behind a story world centered on identity, purpose, conflict, destiny, and spiritual themes, all unfolding in the Sacred Land of Harts. She also talks about her approach to storytelling as both a writer and visual...

On this episode of My Life Now, Chris Buscher sits down with children’s author Keith Garety to talk about storytelling, imagination, family-centered books, and his newest release, The Waddlewerth Family’s Big Adventure . Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada, Keith shares how his love for fictional storytelling started early and how classic children’s books helped shape the kind of stories he now...