Notes from a Ghost 👻 - A Storytelling Podcast

Megan Okonsky is a ghostwriter and novelist based in Austin, TX. Who has worked with C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, and media personalities to produce bestselling business books and memoirs. She also ghostwrites DMs on dating sites, dropping pickup lines and arranging coffee dates for her clients. You can find her on Instagram and Substack . NOTES FROM A GHOST is a podcast about stories and th...

In this bonus episode, book coach and author Vicky Quinn Fraser is back to talk about writing with ADHD. NOTES FROM A GHOST is a podcast about stories and the people who tell them. My name is Charles Daly, and I’m a ghostwriter. If you have an epic story, I’d love to hear it. You can find me at ⁠Dalyprose.com⁠ or on ⁠Linkedin.⁠

Jeffrey L. Rinek is the author of I n the Name of the Children: An FBI Agent’s Pursuit of America’s Worst Predators by Jeffery Rinek. Jeffrey spent three decades hunting child predators and serial killers as an FBI agent and profiler based in Sacramento, California where he pioneered a new, empathy-based approach to interviewing suspects. He recently appeared in season 4 of the podcast Serial. NOT...

In his early thirties Justin Alexander Shetler, quit his job at a tech startup and set out on a global journey: across the United States by motorcycle, then down to South America, and on to the Philippines, Thailand, and Nepal, in search of authentic experiences and meaningful encounters, while also documenting his travels on Instagram. His enigmatic character and magnetic personality gained him a...

John Feal worked as a demolition supervisor at Ground Zero until a disabling injury—when an 8,000-pound steel beam landed on his foot five days into the cleanup. As 9/11-related illness started killing his friends, John became a relentless activist for the survivors and responders. He lobbied Congress to pass The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, which he subsequently fought...

Bridget Gormley is the documentary filmmaker behind Dust: the lingering legacy of 9/11 , a chronicle 9/11 illness and the cover-up at the state and federal level that maintained the lie that the air at Ground Zero was safe. Dust was produced by actor, director, and FDNY firefighter Steve Buscemi and is the winner of Best Documentary at the 2023 Amsterdam Film Festival. NOTES FROM A GHOST is a podc...

Laura Silveira is the author of Wishing on Rainbows , a memoir about navigating life and raising two children after losing her firstborn son in infancy. NOTES FROM A GHOST is a podcast about stories and the people who tell them. My name is Charles Daly, and I’m a ghostwriter. If you have an epic story, I’d love to hear it. You can find me at ⁠Dalyprose.com⁠ or on ⁠Linkedin.⁠

Steven Pressfield is the bestselling author of The War of Art, Gates of Fire, The Warrior Ethos, The Legend of Bagger Vance, among dozens of other titles on war, history, and the artist’s life. His most recent work, The Daily Pressfield , compiles decades of wisdom from his books and blog into a daily companion for anyone taking on an ambitious creative project and battling resistance. NOTES FROM...

Marcia Layton Turner is an MBA-turned-writer who has authored, co-authored, or ghostwritten nearly 80 nonfiction books about business, self-help topics, and real estate. She is also the founder of the Association of Ghostwriters , of which I am a proud member. NOTES FROM A GHOST is a podcast about stories and the people who tell them. My name is Charles Daly, and I’m a ghostwriter. If you have an...

Vicky Quinn Fraser is a writing coach who helps misfit business owners find their voice on the page. She is the author of How the Hell do I write a book, Banish the Blank Page of Doom - Fast, That’s What she Said: Tales of business success from women just like you, and Don’t Eat the Frog. She is an expert on writing with ADHD. Get the freebies she mentions here: https://moxiebooks.co.uk/freebies/...

Following the September 11th Attacks, Gunnery Sgt. John A. Dailey was one of the Force Recon Marines who entered the fight in a new special operations unit that would become MarSoc. As one of the leaders tasked with selecting men for this elite unit, he was looking for “tough rugged bastards with strong backs and hard feet.” He writes about his experience in his new book Tough Rugged Bastards: A M...

Amy Boyle is a Chicago-based photographer, podcaster , and mentor who showcases “ phenomenal women ” and writes about creativity. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, The Washington Post, Chicago Magazine among others. She is an Oprah, O Magazine insider. NOTES FROM A GHOST is a podcast about stories and the people who tell them. My name is Charles Daly, and I’m a ghostwriter. If you...

Steve Johnson is a Minnesota-based ghostwriter and outdoor enthusiast who has written and edited dozens of guidebooks, travel books, and business titles. He has worked as a writer and editor for Forbes and National Geographic. NOTES FROM A GHOST is a podcast about stories and the people who tell them. My name is Charles Daly, and I’m a ghostwriter. If you have an epic story, I’d love to hear it. Y...

Sandy Smith is the CEO of Smith Publicity , a family-owned book marketing company. With over 25 years in business. Their publicity wins include: Producing one of the first book trailers Being the first agency to get a self-published print-on-demand novelist onto the New York Times bestseller list And developing the “book as a business card” marketing philosophy. NOTES FROM A GHOST is a podcast abo...

Lani Hankins is a writer, speaker, domestic violence survivor, and Army veteran. NOTES FROM A GHOST is a podcast about stories and the people who tell them. My name is Charles Daly, and I’m a ghostwriter. If you have an epic story, I’d love to hear it. You can find me at ⁠Dalyprose.com⁠ or on ⁠Linkedin.⁠

Jeffrey Mangus is the ghostwriter of over 30 books, including five #1 Amazon bestsellers for big five publishers. His latest book BEHIND THE SHEETS: Turn Your Passion for Writing into a Six-Figure Ghostwriting Career is a masterclass in ghostwriting. He is the author of AMPossible: Real-World Solutions for Amputees to Accomplish the Impossible , sharing his personal experience and lessons learned...

Mike Jones is a lifelong adventurer whose resume includes a solo circumnavigation of Ireland by sea kayak and rowing across the Atlantic as part of the 6-man team. He has guided multiple treks to Everest Basecamp, and worked in maritime search and rescue with the Irish Coast Guard. His latest adventures include fatherhood and sharing his experience as a executive coach and adventure mentor. Find h...

Judy Tsuei is the founder of  Wild Hearted Words , a woman-of-color strategic branding and content marketing agency specializing in health, wellness, and innovative tech brands. She has been featured in  Fast Company, BBC Travel , and  MindBodyGreen . She is the author of The Little Book of Tibetan Rites and Rituals She is currently working on How to Disappoint Your Parents in 10 Shameless Steps,...

This week, a crew of four will set out on the world’s toughest row, over 2400 nautical miles or 4,500 KM from Monterey to Kua’i, Hawaii. They will be raising money for the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research . One of their crew was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2019. You can follow their adventure at https://humanpoweredpotential.org/ NOTES FROM A GHOST is a podcast about stories and...

Jonathan Jordan is a ghostwriter, editor, and book coach who, in his words, “helps idea-havers become storytellers” he has worked on a number of bestselling and award-winning business books and memoirs and publishes a weekly newsletter on writing. NOTES FROM A GHOST is a podcast about stories and the people who tell them. My name is Charles Daly, and I’m a ghostwriter. If you have an epic story, I...

Lucinda Halpern is a literary agent with over 15 years of experience and the founder of  Lucinda Literary . Before founding her agency, she worked in the Publicity division of HarperCollins, where she assisted on the media campaign for  Freakonomics , among other  New York Times  bestsellers. She later worked as a marketing consultant for Gretchen Rubin ( The Happiness Project ) before launching h...

Dave Fielding is the author of Into the Darkness: A Journey of Love, War, and Emotional Freedom . Dave served in Iraq, Syria, and elsewhere as a U.S. Army Green Beret and operative with multiple three-letter intelligence agencies. While serving in Iraq and Syria, he was involved in the raid to kill Abu Bakhar Al Baghdadi, the leader of IS*S and the strike that killed Iranian Revolutionary Guard co...

Maria Coffey lost her partner on Mount Everest in 1982. In her book Where the Mountain Casts its Shadow she writes about her grief and tells the stories widow(er)s orphans and lives shattered by mountain climbing accidents. I read Where the Mountain Casts its Shadow when I was training for my first attempt to kayak around Ireland. I wanted to understand what one mistake or lapse of judgement out t...

Hannah de Keijzer is an editor and proofreader who helps nonfiction and academic authors navigate the vulnerable process of being and edited. She is the author of How to Enjoy Being Edited , a practical guide to help authors find an editing partnership that works for them. NOTES FROM A GHOST is a podcast about stories and the people who tell them. My name is Charles Daly, and I’m a ghostwriter. If...

"I wrote a book...now what?" In this bonus episode, Jordan Ring is back to talk about publishing, marketing, and platform. We also bust a few ghostwriting myths. NOTES FROM A GHOST is a podcast about stories and the people who tell them. My name is Charles Daly, and I’m a ghostwriter. If you have an epic story, I’d love to hear it. You can find me at ⁠Dalyprose.com⁠ or on ⁠Linkedin.⁠