Living The Next Chapter: Candid Conversations with Authors and Writers for Readers Searching for a New Read

EPISODE 277 - Lynne Golodner - From Journalist, Podcaster and Now Writing a Novel A Year For The Rest of Your Life When Lynne Golodner was a child, she carried around a corduroy-covered journal and filled the pages with stories, poems, and skits. Writing has always been her way of making sense of the world, of seeing the beauty in ordinary moments. She keeps that journal on a shelf behind her desk...

EPISODE 276 - JD McCabe - A shockingly true memoir, psychological thriller, and an unbelievable journey into one man’s nightmare. Book: The Third Gift: My Dance With The Devil (And Her Mother) J.D. Danny McCabe maintained a loving relationship with his wife for nearly twenty years before the underpinnings of their marriage, family, and world began to crumble. Their foundation had always been roote...

EPISODE 275 - Mike ML Sutton - An Anthology from the heart - for Him, for Her and for Them - The Loss of a Spouse Who is your biggest influence and why?  I cannot honestly say that I have a single influence. The influence on my life and living as I do has and is an accumulated influence from many sources; my grandparents and their examples; my love for my family; my faith in God, and my overwhelmi...

EPISODE 274 - Howard Bell - Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy has led to a Yielded Life Howard Bell Howard Bell has lived life sharing the message that physical and emotional limitations do not have to determine identity or purpose. Instead, I have personally developed the lifestyle and belief that our identity and purpose, if well cultivated, can unlock an amazing destiny. At the age of one, Howa...

EPISODE 273 - Dianne Burckhardt - Author, Podcaster, Storyteller and Thriving Inspiration Dianne Burckhardt started her writing career as a journalist and on-air anchor for an international news service based in Wichita, KS. Since moving to Europe, she has been hard at work on Stephen Burckhardt's Blogs and social media management. The first novella from Dianne is slated to be released in 202...

EPISODE 272 - Benecia Ponder - Inspiring Authors, Creative Slumps and Tips To Build a Story Coaching Authors To Publish Since 2006, I’ve been on a mission to help individuals just like you prosper with purpose. I am the best-selling author of six inspirational books of my own, and I’ve also helped my clients produce works that have generated more than $20M to build and grow their businesses and mi...

EPISODE 271 - Elise Lapham - A Romance Novel that Will Make You Fall in Love With Your Environment The Bitter End By: Elise Lapham As the summer unfolds, the heat is on. Old flames are re-ignited, but what is found could be lost again. As sparks fly and passion burns, a secret looms that could ultimately tear two people apart. The Bitter End follows Lilly Conroy as she embarks on a journey of rein...

EPISODE 270 - Garnett Kilberg Cohen Author of -  Cravings -  an expansive vision of humanity that lingers Garnett Kilberg Cohen is the author of four story collections: Cravings (due for release in October 2023); Lost Women, Banished Souls ; How We Move the Air ; and Swarm to Glory . Her chapbook, Passion Tour , was published by Finishing Line Press. Her writing has appeared in The New Yorker onli...

EPISODE 269 - BettyJoyce Nash - Crafting A Story, Creating Characters and In a World of Environmental Change BettyJoyce's novel, Everybody Here is Kin, forthcoming in 2023 from Madville Publishing. Here's how writers describe BettyJoyce's book: "In her beautiful Everybody Here is Kin, BettyJoyce Nash has laid bare the ways our blood betrays and restores us. The book is a powerf...

EPISODE 268 - Becky Burroughs - This is Next Chapter Living - resources and services to equip and empower you as a leader This is Next Chapter Living I have held a variety of leadership roles for 40+ years, as a small business owner, non-profit leader, and in several different church ministry roles. I know first-hand that your leadership role is hard work. It is not enough to be good at what you d...

EPISODE 267 - CB Strul - From Actor to Author, World Building, Character Development and Why You Should Have a Team As An Author Book: The Ancient Ones is a Science Fiction adventure that takes place on Earth 100,000 years ago. It is the survival tale of a teenage girl named Blue Flower who escapes into the wilderness as her tribe is captured by an opposing clan. Out in the far reaches of the dese...

EPISODE 266 - Kyllie Martin - From Grief to Joy, Unlocking a Joy Filled Life Meet Kyllie, a debut author with a passion for storytelling, the Word of God, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. As a wife, mother, and friend, she brings warmth and connection to every relationship she cultivates. A church leader and speaker, Kyllie is passionate about empowering women and seeing the church embrace the...

EPISODE 265 - Stephanie Cotta - Editing Tips, Betta Readers and Her Book - The Conjurer's Curse Stephanie Cotta writes epic fantasy and is the award-winning author of the young adult fantasy novel The Conjurer’s Curse. After discovering the world of Star Wars and the land of Narnia at a young age, her love of Sci-fi/Fantasy has been undying ever since. She loves writing stories of hope amidst...

EPISODE 264 - Donna Edman - Women of Wisdom - A Book of Photos and Stories of Women and Capturing Legacy Hello, I'm Donna. I want to know you. Anyone can click a camera. I spend extra time connecting with you because I want to tell your story, your vision. What is it that brings you joy? An aura of contentment can be elicited by a sweet thought of a child. A bold gaze can be conjured by shari...

EPISODE 263 - Angela R Hughes - Returning Guest - Working With a Writing Coach, Publishing 101 and Author Tool Suggestions Angela R. Hughes is a historical fantasy author based in Waco, Texas.  It has been her ambition to write stories that grip and inspire the readers, alluring them into myth and legend.  Angela believes in the power of storytelling, as dynamic and inspiring tales have been told...

BONUS - Dave's Book Suggestion for November - Storyworthy - Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling by Matthew Dicks A five-time Moth GrandSLAM winner and bestselling novelist shows how to tell a great story — and why doing so matters. Whether we realize it or not, we are always telling stories. On a first date or job interview, at a sales presentation...

BONUS - National Podcast Post Month - Release a Podcast Episode Every Day in November - NaPodPoMo National Podcast Post Month is celebrating 16 years! Join the 30 days of podcasting fun starting on November 1st!  Learn more at ⁠www.napodpomo.org⁠ Interested in listening to the daily NaPodPoMo LIVE show?  Visit ⁠www.napodpomo.live⁠ Use the hashtag ⁠#napodpomo⁠ and share your experiences with one an...

EPISODE 262 - Lauren Eckhardt - The Power of a Story, Joining a Writer's Group and How Ghostwriting Transforms About Lauren Lauren is an award-winning and best-selling author and CEO, ghostwriter, and book coach at Burning Soul Press. She’s also the mama to two little guys who are her why that drives her every day. She’s an advocate for determined and passionate writers who listen to their so...

EPISODE 261 - Eric Guttmann - The ABC's of Writing Your Book, Fat Loss After 40, and Building Coaching into Your Author Journey First it’s five pounds, then ten. Before long, you find yourself fifty pounds overweight and relying on motivation to magically melt the pounds—only your motivation is gone. Perhaps you’ve always struggled with weight gain. Or maybe this was never a concern until you...

EPISODE 260 - Aly Bird -  Grief Allyship - the act of supporting and advocating for those who are grieving by providing unconditional love, empowerment, and deep reverence for their experience My Story When I was thirty the person that I loved and trusted the most in this world died without any warning or time to prepare. I wasn’t left with just heartbreak and longing, I was leftover in a world th...

EPISODE 259 - Steve Lubetkin - The Business of Podcasting - A Book For All Podcasters ABOUT THE BOOK Two of the pioneers in podcasting have joined forces to co-author The Business of Podcasting: How to Take Your Podcasting Passion from the Personal to the Professional, which focuses on the business aspects of producing audio programs for the Web. The book is now available in trade paperback at thi...

JF Hughes - Author of the Tragic Romance Novel - The Gardens of Byzantium Set in 622 A.D. during the decades-long war between the Persian and Eastern Roman empires, The Gardens of Byzantium offers a unique backdrop for a tragic love story. The main characters, Asana and Antonius, are on opposing sides of the war, which began before Asana was even born. Her entire life has been one of turmoil and c...

EPISODE 258 - Sabrina Hammonds - How an Agency Can Help You Get On More Podcasts, Learn How to be a better guest More about our guest - I absolutely love hearing about what God is doing in the lives of people. And even more than that, I am passionate about helping others fulfill their purpose and expand their reach. Hello…I’m Sabrina I am a wife and mother of 4 and I just recently gained a beautif...

EPISODE 257 - Angela R Hughes - When A Story Won't Leave You Alone - Fantasy and History Collide in this new Trilogy Angela R. Hughes is a historical fantasy author based in Waco, Texas.  It has been her ambition to write stories that grip and inspire the readers, alluring them into myth and legend. Angela believes in the power of storytelling, as dynamic and inspiring tales have been told fo...

EPISODE 256 - Megan Nolan - The Warrior's Journey, Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Entrepreneur Transform Your Business and Life With the Ancient Wisdom Of Yoga- Even If You Can’t Touch Your Toes, Stand On One Foot, or Quiet Your Mind For Longer Than 3 Seconds! Discover 7 timeless tools for sustainable success in the new book: "The Warrior's Journey" https://thewarriorsjourneyboo...