Laurel McHargue

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Award-winning author and podcast host Laurel McHargue lives and laughs and writes in the breathtaking elevation of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. She writes about life--real and imagined--and wants to share your stories, too! She hosts guests for FREE, and would love it if you'd consider buying her a treat for her efforts! buymeacoffee.com/laurelstuff Please and Thank you! Follow her on her website at www.leadvillelaurel.com, subscribe to her YouTube channel, and contact her at laurel.mchargue@gmail.com. Find all of her books on Amazon, or order them from your local independent bookstore.

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Laurel McHargue

Episodes

Episode 218: Sam F. Park's WASTED is a Wild Western 22.10.2026 1:06:39

Author, screenwriter, all-around fun raconteur Sam F. Park has written a western that will surprise readers. We talk about writing craft and get into the details of WASTED, named for his main character.

Episode 216: Arts and Culture Publicist Lynn Tejada Shares Publicity Advice 11.10.2026 42:23

Learn what to expect when you hire a professional pubicist!

Episode 215: Art Collides with Horror in Mark Benson's THE SCATTERING 23.09.2026 1:01:19

Mark Benson shares his latest novel, a horror story that Stephen King would appreciate.

Episode 214: A Cozy Murder Mystery Twofer with Kathleen Kaska and Galit Gottlieb 23.09.2026 51:55

Cozy murder mystery authors Kathleen Kaska and Galit Gottlieb share their latest work with me in this fun visit!

Episode 213: Nicole Levin's DIARY OF A MAD GIRL 17.09.2026 52:28

Nicole shares her work as an activist against the oil company in this fictionalized diary filled with humor and searching for meaning and parallel universes and a most adorable dog.

Episode 212: Poet and Author Kollin Kennedy Presents "Paolo & Francesca" 22.08.2026 1:07:11

Kollin Kennedy reimagines Dante's Canto V from the Inferno, the story of lovers Paolo and Francesca

Episode 211: Youth Writing Contest Winner Aberlyn Leon Shares Her "Secrets"! 13.08.2026 25:43

Aberlyn Leon, the 2026 Senior Level Winner of Central Colorado Writers Youth Writing Contest, shares her writing inspiration, her unique school experiences, and advice to young writers.

Episode 210: Author Tony Gutgsell on Flash Fiction, Writing Competitions, and AI 11.08.2026 1:05:42

Short fiction author Tony Gutgsell visits with Laurel and shares his most recent explorations into writing contests and publication.

Episode 209: Kristen Moeller Shares Stories of Wildfire Survivors 16.07.2026 50:01

Wildfire survivor Kristen Moeller and co-author Leslie Alpin Wharton collected stories from other wildfire survivors--those who lost everything--and created the book PHOENIX RISING. Kristen shares her own story of loss and recovery.

Episode 208: Kristin Homer Shares A TASTE FOR FEAR 14.07.2026 42:22

Episode 208: Kristin Homer Shares A TASTE FOR FEAR by Laurel McHargue

Episode 207: Marta Spirk Shares The Ultimate Roadmap to Business Success 09.07.2026 26:04

Episode 207: Marta Spirk Shares The Ultimate Roadmap to Business Success by Laurel McHargue

Episode 206: John Hope Presents LASER HAMSTERS and LASER HAMSTERS STRIKE BACK! 08.07.2026 1:02:03

Episode 206: John Hope Presents LASER HAMSTERS and LASER HAMSTERS STRIKE BACK! by Laurel McHargue

Episode 205: Filmmaker Don Schechter Shares the World of "ASCENDANTS"! 17.06.2026 58:43

Episode 205: Filmmaker Don Schechter Shares the World of "ASCENDANTS"! by Laurel McHargue

Episode 204: Executive Recruiter Kate Shattuck Shares Her Blueprint for Success 12.06.2026 59:39

Episode 204: Executive Recruiter Kate Shattuck Shares Her Blueprint for Success by Laurel McHargue

Episode 203: Reina Callier Shares Her Irreverent and Hilarious Novel SIRENS GO OFF 11.06.2026 45:41

Episode 203: Reina Callier Shares Her Irreverent and Hilarious Novel SIRENS GO OFF by Laurel McHargue

Episode 202: Mark McWaters Imagines Human Evolution in His Novel OVERCOOKED 13.05.2026 54:47

Multi-award-winning author Mark McWaters' latest novel OVERCOOKED is entertaining and thought-provoking! We talk about lots of weird things in this interview.

Episode 201_Nonagenarians Marjorie and Marshall Winkle Share Their 68 Year Marriage 09.05.2026 50:58

90-year-old Marjorie and her 91-year-old husband, Marshall, share their story of how to navigate a 68 year marriage!

Episode 200: "Isaac and the Sky" by Mark Benson 06.05.2026 1:00:14

"Isaac and the Sky" will make you want to buy a telescope! Mark Benson's ability to tell a story is fabulous. Enjoy this visit!

Episode 199: There Will Come Soft Rains: A Journey Along the Western Front by Briana Gervat 15.04.2026 31:24

Author, historian, poet, and photographer Briana Gervat shares the story of her solo 500-mile walk along the World War I Western Front.

Episode 198: Bestselling Author J.D. Barker Shares SOMETHING I KEEP UPSTAIRS 13.04.2026 40:16

Episode 198: Bestselling Author J.D. Barker Shares SOMETHING I KEEP UPSTAIRS by Laurel McHargue

Episode 197: "West Texas Dead" by Frances Hight 07.04.2026 41:40

Award-winning author Frances Hight has created a fast-paced, sexy, murder mystery: West Texas Dead! We talk about writing and she gives some great advice.

Episode 196: Author Jenny Chan Discusses WWII Pacific Theater Atrocities 02.04.2026 37:41

Author and historian Jenny Chan discusses the hidden history of WWII Pacific Theater atrocities and how knowledge of history can heal.

Episode 195: Vote Chris Floyd for Colorado House District 13 24.03.2026 33:34

Chris Floyd did not come from a political family . . . and she is the most qualified candidate for representing House District 13 in Colorado! Listen and please support this remarkable woman! chrisfloyd4co.com

Episode 193: Ken Regopoulos Discovers a Banned Iwo Jim Eulogy 09.03.2026 48:10

Ken Regopoulos's discovery of an Iwo Jima eulogy written by the first Jewish Rabbi in the Marine Corps inspired Ken's research and ultimate book about the time.

Author Paul Martz on Blindness, Publishing, and Rubik's Cube Mastery 05.03.2026 39:40

Author Paul Martz has created the "only speedsolving guide for blind cubers." Listen to this fascinating interview!