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

EPISODE 571 - Marc Sapir - I'll Fly Away, 40 Stories about Amazing Disabled Elders Marc Sapir, a retired primary care, geriatric, and public health physician, is an essayist and political activist. He was the first Medical Director of the Center for Elders’ Independence for disabled elders for 9 years. He also previously worked for United Farm Workers and was a panel member of the Mad as Hell...

Episode 570 - C B Strul - Papillon IV - A Space Opera, Trash Talk and  a Waste Filled Derelict Ark Spacecraft  c.b.strul is author of such novels as The Ancient Ones, CONNECTIVITY, and Papillon IV as well as the founder of Odom’s Library. Additionally, he has in print the short story The Last Trucker and three novellas: Spinners , Forget the Complex , and What Grows from the Stump of a Tree? His s...

Episode 569 - Robin Nathaniel - Social Media SYNC - Stop Chasing the Algorithm. Start Leading with Intention Robin Nathaniel TEDx Speaker Robin Nathaniel has a story of resilience, creativity, and reinvention. Beginning his career as a musician, Robin’s artistic roots laid a unique foundation for his journey. This experience in music, with its emphasis on connection and storytelling, naturally pav...

Episode 568 - Bret Davis - Bretisms - Adopted, Borrowed and Modified Philosophies For a Life with LESS ANXIETY and MORE CONFIDENCE https://bretisms.com/ Support the show ___ https://livingthenextchapter.com/ podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/ Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks! https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

Episode 567 - Mali Bain and Shayna Lee - Next Gen Story - Preserve your family stories for generations to come NextGen Story is about helping families capture the stories of their loved ones. My name is Mali, the founder of NextGen Story. I am a former high school teacher with a background working in university, non-profit, and philanthropic settings. I'm a family historian, facilitator, and...

Episode 566 - Dheepa R. Maturi - An Eco-Thriller That Unveils the Power of the Past to Save the Future Dheepa R. Maturi is an Indian-American writer who explores ecology, culture, identity, and how they intersect. Her essays, poetry, and fiction have appeared in a variety of literary journals and anthologies, including Literary Hub, PANK, The Fourth River, Sequestrum, Tiferet , and How to Write a...

Episode 565 - Lee Clark - Matthew Paine Mystery Series - Including the upcoming book Killer Convergence Lee Clark is the author of the Matthew Paine Mystery series of classic murder mystery novels, including Dead Spots , Prefer Death , MIA , Christmas Punch , Iced , Forbidden Relics , and the upcoming Killer Convergence to be released in the spring of 2025.  According to multiple reviews across th...

Episode 564 - Sally McQuillen - Reaching for Beautiful - A Memoir of Loving and Losing a Wild Child Sally McQuillen, LCSW, CADC Certified Grief Educator  Sally McQuillen , LCSW, CADC, is a psychotherapist in private practice specializing in addiction, grief, and trauma recovery.  She provides ongoing support for addiction recovery, as well as support for those recovering from the impact of a loved...

Episode 563 - Judith Valente - From Journalism to Author of The Italian Soul - Add the Italian Good Life into your home Judith Valente is an awarding-winning author, print and broadcast journalist, poet and essayist. She is a sought-after speaker and retreat leader on such subjects as living a more contemplative life, discovering inner wisdom through poetry, and finding meaning in your work. She i...

Episode 562 - Kate Maruyama - The Collective and The Alterations - Hollywood History, Horror and Family Dynamics Kate Maruyama is the author of Harrowgate, Bleak Houses, and The Collective and her novella Family Solstice was named Best Fiction Book of 2021 by Rue Morgue Magazine. Her short work has appeared in numerous journals and anthologies and she is a two-time Pushcart Prize nominee, and winn...

Episode 561 - Joesph Bolton - Old Grandmother’s Tree - Celebrating Cultures and History through Folktales About the Author Joseph Bolton was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island during the twilight of the golden age of French-Canadian culture in New England. Growing up emersed in his mother’s French-Canadian family, Joseph enjoyed hearing the stories told by his grandparents and great aunts of a myster...

Episode 560 - Barret Baumgart - Yuck - turning your Joshua Tree vacation into a terrifying revelation Barret Baumgart is an essayist, screenwriter, and the author of the nonfiction books China Lake and YUCK . His essays have appeared in The Paris Review , The Gettysburg Review , The Iowa Review , The Rumpus , Vice , LitHub , The Seneca Review , and The Literary Review , among others. He lives in L...

Episode 559 - Laura Munson - Uncovering The Wild Why, We Get Stumped and We Overcome Our Inner Critter Founder of the Top Ranked Haven Writing Retreats “I’m so glad you are here. Thank you. You are a very large part of why I write —why I sit at the intersection of heart and mind and craft that is the writing life.”  Laura Munson New York Times Best Selling Author You complete the trajectory that b...

EPISODE 558 - Edward R Rosick - Where The Grass Don't Grow and Vultures Sing, 12 Tales of speculative fiction Edward R. Rosick is a writer and physician living in the urban wilds of central Michigan. His diverse works of speculative fiction, from the sublime to surreal, have appeared in numerous award-winning magazines and anthologies including Pulphouse, The Half That You See, and Monstrous...

EPISODE 557 - Ronald Okuaki Lieber - The Long Journey Out - from the place where I now am, the diary of that journey Author's Bio I am of Japanese and Jewish lineage, born in Tokyo, a late post WWII baby. I grew up moving every year until the age of 14 when my parents settled in Petersburg, VA. I graduated with a BS in Biology from the College of William and Mary, then served two years as a P...

EPISODE 556 - Jaime Townzen - Absorbed, A transformative coming-of-age story taking readers back to 1996 Jaime Townzen is a Southern California-based writer and professional artist whose watercolor paintings have earned international recognition. Her essays and microfiction have been published in Light magazine and Fairfield Scribes. Jaime’s debut novel, Absorbed was released in early 2025. When J...

Episode 555 - Karl Hörnell - Singularity Minus Twelve - sci-fi at its finest—bold, unsettling, and fiercely intelligent Karl Hörnell is a cartoonist and a game developer with a degree in engineering and a PhD in applied mathematics. He grew up in a quiet suburb north of Uppsala, Sweden, where he spent way too much time doing creative things for no good reason. Thankfully, he has been able to conti...

Episode 554 - Sarah M. Eden - Crafting deep characters and heartfelt romances set against rich historical backdrops  Sarah M. Eden is a USA Today best-selling author of more than seventy witty and charming historical novels, which have sold over one million copies worldwide. Her works include 2020’s Foreword Reviews INDIE Awards Gold Winner for Romance, Forget Me Not , and 2020 Holt Medallion fina...

Episode 553 - Jim Carlough - The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership - A Roadmap To Success Jim Carlough Launches Leadership Book for Modern Professionals Jim Carlough, an experienced leader and first-time author, has officially released his debut book, designed to revolutionize how individuals approach leadership. This new publication provides a fresh perspective on leading teams and driving prof...

Episode 552 - J L Witterick - Big Ideas Don't Need Big Words, Support That Authors Need, Love is the Common Thread JL Witterick is an international bestselling author. Her books are enjoyed in 10 languages around the world. She loves to tell stories that are inspirational and moving. My Mother’s Secret, her first novel, has been selected to teach courage and compassion in many schools. The id...

Episode 551 - Jonathan Heaslet - Author of EAST OF APPLE GLEN and HAWKS NEST CHRONICLES EAST OF APPLE GLEN Murder. Sexual assault. Abortion. These things don’t happen in rural America. Or do they? Welcome to Apple Glen, Ohio. You’ve heard it said, you can’t go home again. But what if you don’t want to go home again? And what happens when you have to go home again? That’s the dilemma facing Nathan...

Episode 550 - Leonard Goldberg - A Scandalous Affair - A Daughter of Sherlock Holmes Mystery Leonard Goldberg is the internationally bestselling author of the Joanna Blalock series of medical thrillers. His novels, acclaimed by critics as well as fellow authors, have been translated into a dozen languages and sold more than a million copies worldwide. Leonard Goldberg is himself a consulting physi...

Episode 549 - J Susanne Wilson - Ancient Civilizations, Greek Myth Retelling, Trojan War I am a historical fiction writer focusing on myths set in Bronze Age Greece. I earned my B.A. in Ancient Civilizations with a minor in Classical Languages from the University of Iowa. My concentration was on Greek and Roman art, religion, history, and languages. My debut novel, The Death and Life of Iphigenia...

Episode 548 - Amy Weinland Daughters - Letter Writer, Satirist, Sports journalist and Author It all started when Dick and Sue Weinland hooked up at an apartment complex in Houston, Texas. Four years later, after things had gotten quite cozy, I was born just a few short miles from the Eighth Wonder of the World, a.k.a. – the Astrodome.  I blossomed into womanhood north of H-Town, in Spring, Texas,...

Episode 547 - Dorice Horenstein - Choosing to Be A Life Champion - 6 Step Playbook to Making the Right Choice For You Dorice Horenstein – Celebrated Author of Transformational Books Empowering Minds and Hearts Through Storytelling and Practical Wisdom Dorice Horenstein is a celebrated author whose works inspire individuals and organizations to thrive with resilience, positivity, and purpose. Her b...