Beyond the Pen

Get ready to take your book to the next level with this captivating episode of Beyond the Pen! Join Maccabee as he sits down with Publishing PR Expert Jessica Dalby to explore the ins and outs of successful book PR. Learn how to find the right PR fit for your book, discover the key ingredients for a successful book roadmap, and steer clear of common PR pitfalls. In addition, Jessica will give you...

In This Episode of Beyond the Pen Unleash the Power Within Exploring the World of Rise of the Ravenisha with P. Grace Lawson. Join us as we delve into the fantastical world of werepanthers, warrior women, and revenge in P. Grace Lawson's debut novel, Rise of the Ravenisha. Discover how the author's anthropological background influenced the creation of her characters and the intricate world-buildin...

In This Episode Experience the heart-wrenching story of Jo Monarch in Harper Glenn's new book, Monarch Rising. Join us on Beyond the Pen as we dive into the chilling near-future world of the New United States of America, where Jo struggles to survive in the impoverished borderlands of New Georgia. But when she's given one chance to change her fate, she must face a boy trained to break hearts. Warn...

In This Episode In this episode of Beyond the Pen, we sit with guest author Kaitlyn Legaspi, the mastermind and Queen of Hearts behind the bestselling series Red Blood - The Card Holders Book 1. Kaitlyn takes us on a journey through her creative process, revealing how a deck of cards and anime-inspired her to write a book while still in high school. After graduating from the University of Florida,...

In This Episode Dive into an alternate reality filled with emotional depth and twisting adventure as we explore Douglas Robbins' latest novel, Narican: The Cloaked Deception, a story of a young man's fight to protect Earth from the Toxic Whisperers. This unique blend of science-fiction, fantasy, philosophy, mysticism, and more delves into themes of human nature, good vs. evil, and the justificatio...

In This Episode of Beyond the Pen We dive into the world of fan fiction and explore the possibilities of re-imagining beloved characters and their stories. Our guest author, Alice McVeigh, takes on one of Jane Austen's most infamous villainous characters, Lady Susan, in her new novel, Susan - A Jane Austen Prequel. Alice shares with us how she approached creating a backstory for Lady Susan and del...

In This Episode of Beyond the Pen We dive into the importance of teaching empathy to our children at a young age. Our guest, Aruna M. Lepore, is a children's author who has created a powerful tool for parents and educators to teach empathy through her book, Peanut the Penguin. Peanut's story takes us on a journey from the penguins of Cape Town, South Africa, to Trinidad, where Aruna was born and r...

In This Episode In this episode of Beyond the Pen, we explore the often awkward and uncomfortable conversations that can occur at family dinners. We'll dive into the experiences of single-adult children bombarded with questions about their dating life and how they handle the pressure to settle down and start a family. We'll also talk to Gwen Tolios, author of the queer romance, Returning to You, a...

In this Episode W e dive deep into the life of Sandy Joy Weston, a bestselling author, and personal trainer. From growing up in the projects to training some of the most well-known clients, Sandy has faced numerous challenges and storms in life, but she has always found a way to stay positive and rise above it all. Join us as we explore her journey and the G.A.M.E. changing system in her book, "Tr...

In This Episode Join us as we embark on a magical journey down the Silk Road, where two brave and adventurous travelers, Lucy and Dee, come face to face with mythical creatures, dragons, and demons. This week on Beyond the Pen, we sit down with author Kirsten Marion to dive into her captivating novel, Lucy and Dee - The Silk Road. Listen as we explore the world of magic and dive into the pages of...

In This Episode Step back in time and join us on Beyond the Pen, where history comes alive through the power of storytelling. Our guest this week, Mary Kendall, takes us on a journey of inspiration as she shares how her grandfather, a prominent lawyer, influenced her latest novel, The Spinster's Fortune. Set two months before the fateful Black Tuesday; this historical fiction takes us on a rollerc...

In This Episode Unravel the mystery of the small mountain town where supernatural murders have taken over the peace. In this week's episode of Beyond the Pen, join us as we delve into the world of Kirsten Weiss and her spellbinding book, Bound: A Doyle Witch Cozy Mystery. Discover the magical solution to the string of gruesome murders as the local witches step in to solve the crime and clear the n...

In This Episode...     Step into the mystical realm with Beyond the Pen as we delve into the world of spirituality and the paranormal. Join Author Gare Allen as he recounts his journey to self-discovery and how the supernatural world has shaped his life. With the help of our resident witch and spiritual advisor, Marccella, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the power of metaphysi...

In This Episode... Unleashing the Truth: Join us as we embark on a thrilling journey to solve the murder of Sister Margaret in the heart of Manhattan. Travis and Natasha Myers Marsiguerra, bestselling authors of Sister Margaret: A Tommy Keane Novel, will lead us through the pages of their book as we delve into the impactful crime that shook the city. Follow detective Tommy Keane as he races agains...

In this Episode... Uncover the Secrets of a Successful Writing Journey with Literary Professor LaNette Kincaide. Join us on Beyond the Pen as we delve into the world of writing and publishing with the expert guidance of Professor LaNette Kincaide. From the importance of finding a writing coach to the red flags to watch out for, this episode is a must-listen for aspiring writers looking to make the...

In this episode of "Beyond the Pen," we delve into the world of "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea," a thrilling new novel by Andre Lewis Carter. Follow the tumultuous journey of Cesar, a young man who enlists in the Navy during the Vietnam War to escape the grip of a dangerous gangster. But as he faces the horrors of war and the threat of his past catching up with him, Cesar must fight to s...

On this episode of Beyond the Pen, we're joined by author J.V. Hilliard to discuss his high fantasy novel, The Last Keeper. Get ready to delve into the twisted mind of a blind man and the darkness that surrounds him. Follow the journey of Sir Ritter and Daemus Alacar as they uncover the secrets of Ravenwood, Thronehelm, and the Queen's Chapel. Hilliard takes us on a rollercoaster ride through Ente...

In this Episode... Embark on a journey to the mystical Feywild as we sit down with bestselling author Danielle Orsino in the latest episode of Beyond the Pen. Uncover the secrets behind the Birth of the Fae series and delve into the fantastical world of Locked Out of Heaven. Discover the origin of beloved fey characters and uncover the intricate power struggles between two factions of angels who w...

In this Episode... Are you an author thinking about creating an audiobook but don't know anything about it? Maybe you're new to voice acting and are interested in narrating audiobooks but don't know how to start? Well, in this episode our guest, Ashley Durham of Malibash Media, LLC., Marccella, and I are going to give you a crash course into everything that has to do with audiobooks. Everything fr...

In This Episode... Join us on Beyond the Pen as we dive into our summer adventures and reveal what's in store for our listeners. In this episode, we'll share the exciting new services we're working on, our current projects, and why we took a break from the podcast. We'll also highlight the diversity of our community and share who we're looking to bring on as future guests. Plus, we'll reminisce ab...

In this Episode... Join us on Beyond the Pen as we delve into the world of time travel and 90s nostalgia with Darby and author Andy Frye. Follow Darby on her journey as she returns to the mid-90s in Chicago and relives her carefree twenties. Experience the excitement of the grunge era, the rise of Nirvana, and the punk revolution. Along the way, Darby stops off in Portlandia and encounters the qui...

In this Episode... Join us on Beyond the Pen as we dive into the world of "The Good Eggs" with author Sandy Ciaramitaro. Discover the power of SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) and how it shapes the future of education. Immerse yourself in the egg-centric mannerisms and virtuous calendar layout that make "The Good Eggs" series so unique. Plus, learn about the Good Eggs Foundation and how it is m...

In this Episode... Join us on Beyond the Pen as we delve into the transformative power of self-discovery and personal growth. We'll be exploring how life can change our thinking, goals, and lifelong dreams and how we can sometimes get stuck in the opinions of others. But have no fear; author Carrie Schmidt is here to guide us on our journey back to our true selves. With her new book Behind the Scr...

In this Episode... Join us on Beyond the Pen as we embark on a journey through the afterlife with Death as our guide. We'll journey down the River Styx and explore the realms of Heaven, Hell, and Limbo in search of the elusive psychotically demonic killer, Radix. Along the way, we'll sit down with author Chris LaParco, the ferryman himself, and delve into the depths of his captivating book A Story...

On this episode of Beyond the Pen, we sit down with author Kern Carter to discuss the unspoken pain many of us carry. How often have we heard someone say "I'm fine" when we know they're anything but? Kern Carter's book, Boys and Girls Scream, tells the story of a group of teens who band together to help each other heal and stop the cycle of generational silence. Together, we explore the reasons wh...