Book Bites by Spines

Writing an impassioned, objective history about human brilliance takes courage, wit, and a lot of endurance. We sit down with author Jens Chr. Abildskov to discuss the laughs, the struggles, and the creative breakthroughs that helped him compile and publish Jews Brilliance and Resilience. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the first place. In this bite...

What if mid-life isn’t a crisis, but the perfect time to finally write your story? Author Eli Brackenbury joins us to share how a quiet longing for more turned into his inspiring memoir, Finding God at 50, and the mindset it took to embrace this new creative calling. Every masterpiece starts with a messy first page. In this episode, we track the rewarding evolution of a story from a rough idea int...

Discover what it takes to build a universe of hope as we sit down with Jaye Ramanan, author of The Flame of Serenthos. Jaye shares the breakthroughs, laughs, and practical writing strategies that helped cross the finish line and publish a wonderous sci-fi fantasy. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the first place. In this bite-sized episode, we’re ski...

How do you forge a new family ecosystem while writing a book to inspire others to do the same? Author and mother of three Louisette Winkel joins us to share the laughs, struggles, and resilient mindset that helped her finish and publish Flip Your Script. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the first place. In this bite-sized episode, we’re skipping the...

Author Rosemary Jenkins has made a career out of guiding others through life's challenges, but how did she navigate the challenges of writing her own book? Join us for a fun, motivating chat about drawing on your own life lessons to find the clarity and drive to hit publish. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the first place. In this bite-sized episode...

In Two Connected Souls, characters transcend physical limits to save each other, much like author Bruce K. Royer had to push his own creative boundaries to finish this novel. Join us for an inspiring chat about trusting the unknown, staying deeply connected to your work, and the mindset needed to finally publish. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the...

How do you keep track of hidden clues, murder plots, and romance without losing your mind during the first draft? Author Debra Ison joins us to share her practical writing tips, the joy of a good plot twist, and the inspirational journey of publishing The Confession. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the first place. In this bite-sized episode, we’re...

Writing a memoir requires raw honesty, acceptance, humility and a touch of humor. We sit down with Eli Brackenbury to chat about finding inspiration in everyday moments, pushing past self-doubt, and the practical steps that helped him publish Finding God at 50. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the first place. In this bite-sized episode, we’re skippi...

Most writers dream of stumbling upon a story as wild as a suburban dad leading a double life as a bank robber, but few talk about the actual work required to get that story right. Today, Steven Meyers joins us to walk through the journey of committing memory and research into story, the inevitable rewrites, and the honest, messy process of turning the unbelievable truth into The Treehouse.   Every...

We all have stories that feel too wild to be true, but Steven Meyers actually had to figure out how to put one on paper. Today, we’re zooming in on the moment Steven realized that telling the truth about a legendary bank robber meant facing his own biggest hurdles as a writer. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the first place. In this bite-sized episo...