The Sample Chapter Podcast

Episode 179 brings an all-new dynamic duo in the partnership that is Wilnona Marie and Brandy M. Miller! Together they bring just the right touch of romance to their newest novel, Free Falling and Loving It. In the interview, we'll be discussing getting unstuck from your story, the business of romance, showing vs telling in romance, merchandising, and how to create believable characters! And We Th...

Episode 178 features SciFi/Steampunk author & podcaster, Mark C. Harms! Join the conversation as we discuss our mutual love of the old D&D books, DragonLance, finding the "what if" question in everyday life and how that inspires Marks writing, and learn about his show the Beards, Books & Bourbon Podcast! Wings of Silver & Blood on Amazon Follow Mark C. Harms on Twitter , Facebook , and Goodreads B...

Pulitzer-prize-winning journalist-turned author, Katherine Dean Mazerov is our guest for episode 177! We're discussing the "so-what" story, keeping things lighter, writing that's inspired by life, and so much more! Katherine Dean Mazerov website with social media links Summer Club on Amazon Scrivener (use coupon code CHAPTER to save 20% on the regular desktop version!) Click here for a FREE audiob...

Episode 176 is here with thriller author, Michael Carter and his sensational debut book, In the Belly of the Bell-Shaped Curve! We're talking about writing as an experienced lawyer and having that experience inspire his writing. Concocting the perfect crime (for story purposes only) and the benefits of writing every day!  Michael Carter website  In the Belly of the Bell-Shaped Curve on Amazon In t...

Episode 175 features Oscar-nominated screenwriter, Jeff Arch! Mr. Arch shot to fame in the '90s with his worldwide mega-hit, Sleepless In Seattle, and has been writing ever since but now he joins the show with a new title, Novelist!  Listen in as we discuss writing three projects at a time, changing character POV, allowing characters to tell the writer their story, having that "I wonder" factor as...

Episode 174 goes back to London for speculative fiction author, K.A. Hough! It's a wonderful conversation about family motivation, supportive spouses, NaNoWriMo beginnings, constantly learning, and her love for helping authors make their books shine! Then we dive into a riveting sample chapter from her debut novel, Ground Control so what are you waiting for?  K.A. Hough website with social media l...

Episode 173 brings back a friend of the show from our early days, William Schlichter! You may know him as the Zombie/Horror guy but he's bringing forth an all-new type of story with his fantasy, crime-thriller, Sirgrus Blackmane. Hear all the details about this incredible story, the research that went into it, what's next for his new hero, and so much more! William Schlichter website with social m...

Our guest for episode 172 is the incredibly talented, multi-genre author and podcaster, Katie Salidas! Tune in to our conversation to learn about her magical books in the genres of SciFi, Fantasy, Horror, Romance, New Age, and even Non-Fiction! We also discuss finding your tribe, her love of monsters, and the history behind the author podcast she co-hosts Spilling Ink. Katie Salidas website and so...

Episode 171 brings the heat with best-selling author, S.A. Lelchuk and his thrilling private eye, Nikki Griffin! Listen in as we discuss his writing process which includes driving cross-country (and how that applies), getting to know his character Nikki and how he writes from her perspective as well as her definition of the term, WORMs! It's a lot of fun and just a click away! S.A. Lelchuk website...

Our guest for episode 170, David H. Hanks, brings his own brand of excitement in his thrilling character, Carson Griffon! Hear about this book series and how it was developed. Also, we'll learn how his career as a nuclear engineer not only inspires his books but also earned David the Nobel Peace Prize! All that and much more is just a click away! David H. Hanks website with Facebook link David H....

J. W. Voyce comes to us from "across the pond" in England for episode 169 with his debut novel, Ending Samsara! Don't let the longer than usual runtime fool you as James and Jason go down the rabbit hole of a slew of topics like dialect in writing, how history may judge us, inspirational teachers, refusing to be labeled and a ton of laughs along the way! J.W. Voyce website with social media links...

Episode 168 takes us north of the lower 48 into the Alaskan territory of Anchorage and guest author, Steven C. Levi! Listen in as we discuss finding/telling stories no one has heard before, get some tips on writing, hear and feel his deep affinity for living in Alaska, and get some ideas of what NOT to ask should you visit haha! Steven C. Levi website  Steven C. Levi on Author Masterminds Steven C...

Episode 167 brings back a favorite previous guest and incredibly talented author and playwright, Gary Morgenstein! This time Gary and Jason discuss the idiosyncrasies of writing habits, Characters that take over, using Zoom meetings for theater production and so much more before diving into his latest book, A Fastball For Freedom! Gary Morgenstein at BHC Books Gary Morgenstein at Amazon Gary Morge...

Episode 166 with WSJ and USA Today best-selling author, Jamie Beck is available! (Finally!) Some technical difficulties may have held the episode up, but you don't want to miss our conversations on success through failure and rejection, genre-blending, crossover in stories and writing from instinct along with a delightful sample chapter from Jamie's latest, For All She Knows! Jamie Beck website wi...

Episode 165 brings the thrills with debut author, J.D. May and her fast-paced novel, Factor-7! Listen in as she describes the feeling of getting back to writing after a very long hiatus, hearing characters speak as we write, using travel locations in our stories and so much more before diving into a frightening sample chapter! J.D. May website with social media & sales links J.D. May on Goodreads...

Episode 164 brings a new dynamic duo of best friends writing together in Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman! Listen to these long-time besties describe how they literally googled, "how to write a book", what went into the planning and preparation, and learn what a no apologies promise can do for their writing! Tracy Dobmeier & Wendy Katzman website with Social media and sale links for wherever you b...

Episode 163 goes all the way to Cairo Egypt for our conversation with epic fantasy author, Tarek Badr! Tarek and Jason have a great chat about topics like books that affect and inspire you, the constant questioning of our work as writers, the fantasy in Star Wars, MCU vs DCU world-building styles, mysterious tattoos and so much more!  Tarek Badr website with social media links! Chaos Storm on Amaz...

Episode 162 brings Boston crime-thriller author, Stephen L. Bruneau as our guest! Stephen and Jason have a wonderful chat along with a few laughs over writing habits, how he learned to be a storyteller, the evolution of his detective MC, as well as getting a sneak peek at the next three books in the series! Stephen L. Bruneau website , blog, and book purchase links Stephen L. Bruneau on Facebook a...

Episode 161 brings a spiritual side to the show with guest author, Sariah Ellsmore. We're discussing discovering our inner talents, defining that inner voice when you write, and helicopters over planes, plus there's a mysterious element to the episode when strange occurrences are happening even during the interview! Fortunately, Sariah knows precisely what's going on but you've got to listen to he...

Episode 160 brings us a heartwarming conversation with Maryland author, Donna Koros Stramella talking about her debut novel, Coffee Killed My Mother. Donna and Jason also discuss "old school" typewriters, the writing and habits that shaped her career, and finding your book's characters in real life!  Coffee Killed My Mother on Amazon Donna Koros Stramella on Facebook and Goodreads Scrivener (use c...

2021 kicks off with episode 159 of the podcast where authors read a sample chapter! In this episode, Jason will be talking some behind the scenes stuff with what the show has been up to during the week off, as well as introducing an exciting new partnership with the show, Audible! Then he dives into what went into his latest book, A Novel Idea before finally reading the thrilling first chapter! A...

Our last episode of 2020 brings back Bram Stoker nominated author, Craig DiLouie! We're talking the x-factor in writing, his indie-published tank series, advice on being as prolific as possible as a writer and so much more before diving into his most recent thriller, Children of Red Peak! Craig DiLouie website/blog and social media links Children of Red Peak on Amazon Scrivener (use coupon code CH...

Episode 157 brings the thrills with 2-time Agatha Award nominee, Edwin Hill! Hear his discussion on writing a female-led series, inhabiting characters through details, how mysteries are like doing a puzzle and so much more! Edwin Hill website with social media links Watch Her on Amazon Scrivener (use coupon code CHAPTER to save 20% on the regular desktop version!) Pop Goes the Culture Network Proj...

Episode 156 introduces us to, Tara C. Allred, author of psychologically gripping stories like her latest, Beyond The End! Tara and Jason have a fascinating discussion on topics like using time wisely as a writer, the indie-author experience, knowing your goals, character-driven stories, and how asking "what if" in a real-life situation led to her first novel! Tara C. Allred website with social med...

Episode 155 brings to the show a debut author, Jared K. Chapman, who's sharing his incredible book, To Have or Have Not! It's a remarkable conglomeration of dystopian/superhero/fantasy set in a post-apocalyptic world! Listen in as we discuss how the book came to be, his childhood writing, developing from inspiration, and so much more! Jared K. Chapman website with social media links To Have or Hav...