Altered State of Affairs

This episode is from a guest appearance on DC Gomez's chart-topping podcast , Inside the Minds of Authors. You can learn about DC, her many books, and her podcast on her website or Facebook page . About the show, Inside the Minds of Authors: "Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors! The program brings you fun conversations with popular and up-and-coming authors. We start the program with a short re...

We all just need a little help from our friends! In this episode, we explore how various characters in the Altered State of Affairs series draw inspiration from real people, be it family or friends. When you consider it, why not base your characters on people in your life? After all, those are the individuals you know best. As a bonus, it offers the added benefit of creating instant fans of your b...

Many have devoted countless hours contemplating the vast expanse beyond, seeking the meaning of it all. Yet, our understanding of the worlds outside our own remains limited. Nevertheless, it’s in our nature to ponder these things. In this episode, we embark on a mind-bending discussion exploring how the process of writing a book often mirrors the mystery of the universe. While the writer may be fa...

When you think about it, writing is an incredible feat of the human mind. Even the ability to write a simple letter involves numerous connections in our brain. Furthermore, this makes writing a full-length novel seem nearly impossible, yet writers do it all the time. However, those who truly excel have the ability to transport us to lands far beyond our imagination or bring characters to life in a...

Welcome to 'Altered State of Affairs,' where curiosity meets experience in a blend of generational dialogue. I'm Jerald Kasimov, a retired dentist turned author. Alongside my son and publisher, we explore the future of careers. This episode is for the trailblazers of tomorrow, the young minds crafting their path in a world where careers are ever-changing. If you're pondering the skills for future...

The Ohio State University. It's more than a school, it's more than a football program. It's where it all started. But for Ohio State. In this episode, we discuss the impact Ohio State has had on me personally and on millions around the world. For me at least, Ohio State is involved with so much. Everything from my education, meeting my wife, those that came before me, Buckeye sports, and a shared...

Innovation. It's all around us. Be it this podcast, the novel "Reach for the Stars", the run-and-shoot offense in football, the 3-pointer in basketball, driverless vehicles, automated refrigerators, writing, or exploration. In this episode of the Altered State of Affairs podcast we discuss innovation within the rules and breaking the rules with innovation. Innovation applies to just about everythi...

Explore a world where the limits of the mind are challenged, and the vastness of thoughts knows no bounds. Join us as we discuss the art of being receptive and dreaming big. This is an Altered State of Affairs podcast episode all about the transference of thought. In this episode, we discuss: Welcoming the whispers of the cosmos and the art of being receptive. The author pushes boundaries and invi...

Open your mind to endless possibilities and be inspired by Cindy’s miraculous powers. The Altered State of Affairs series continues as the indomitable trio — Steven, Avra, and Cindy — return in a high-stakes adventure. As tensions simmer in a world on the brink of Russian conflict, an unexpected enemy threatens civilization. It’s a race against time, where dreams are the compass and the stars are...

In the quiet corner of a dimly lit café, Steven sat with a steaming cup of coffee, its aroma blending with the whispers of patrons around him. Across from him sat Eric, his eyes curious and eager to explore the world of Steven's creation. The two of them were about to embark on a journey of discovery, exploring the depths of character and intuition that formed the backbone of his novel, Altered St...

In this episode, the author of Altered State of Affairs reads chapter 16 (spoiler alert!) and talks about character development, personal experiences, visuals, ChatGPT, and how you never know what will happen next. If you haven't read the novel yet, we recommend you hit pause, read the novel, and come back after, as this episode is a spoiler-alert chapter. But if you've read the book or are okay k...

In this episode, the author of Altered State of Affairs reads chapter 10 (a flashback chapter) and talks about summers at Geneva-on-the-Lake with the aim of having the greatest summer ever. They didn't know it at the time, but these friends would use these hours by the shores of Lake Erie at Geneva-on-the-Lake to set the stage for incredible adventures in their lives. But it all started with makin...

In this episode, the author of Altered State of Affairs reads chapters 31-33 and discusses how to push your boundaries. List of topics in this episode: Stephen King, science fiction, setting the scene, the alternative, the primary world, physics, "art is in the eye of the beholder", swim upstream, taking risks, pushing your boundaries, Amazon reviews, good and bad teachers, and smiling at others....

In this episode, the author of Altered State of Affairs reads chapter 38 and answers questions about the eyeless doll, naming characters, rules, and the science of NO THING. Buy the novel , Altered State of Affairs, by Jerald Kasimov. Altered State of Affairs, the novel, is a tale about an audacious kid from Cleveland Heights who unites in France with a beautiful Mossad agent and an eyeless doll f...

In this episode, the author of Altered State of Affairs reads the prologue and answers questions about book editing, rewriting, and going where the characters take you. Buy the novel , Altered State of Affairs, by Jerald Kasimov. Altered State of Affairs, the novel, is a tale about an audacious kid from Cleveland Heights who unites in France with a beautiful Mossad agent and an eyeless doll for an...