The Sample Chapter Podcast

Episode 129 hits the trail with Western/Detective author, J.R. Sanders! As a retired policeman, J.R. now pens novels of the American West, crime in America, some titillating non-fiction, and even a pair of sweet YA books! Hear how his childhood influenced his love of the West and how he stumbled on a book idea while using his investigative police skills for a different book.  J R Sanders website w...

Episode 128 brings us Fantasy Thriller author, Matthew Wayne Selznick! Matt and Jason have a great discussion about comics and their effect on us as storytellers and creators, worldbuilding, and more before diving into a riveting chapter reading from Matthew's latest book, Light of the Outsider! Matthew Wayne Selznick website , blog and social media links Matt's books on Amazon Scrivener (use coup...

Dr. Victor Acquista is our guest for episode 127! Listen in as we discuss his unique brand of strange, yet fascinating hard-SciFi stories and how he brings them to life. We also discuss his podcast, Podfobler Productions, and laugh it up over some of his hilarious takes on life.  Victor Acquista website with social media & podcast links Victor Acquista on Amazon U-Stor-All Pop Goes the Culture Pro...

Episode 126 features the award-winning, and very talented, Greg Hickey! Inspired by HG Wells, Greg has been following his dreams to write where the inspiration takes him including speculative fiction, Scifi, screenplays, and even an interactive choose-your-own-adventure book that weaves you through two interweaving stories! Choose adventure and press that PLAY button now! Greg Hickey website , blo...

Bonus episode time with Fantasy author, Brandi Schonberg! Brandi is a first-time author who debuted her book with the incredible new platform, Episodic. Listen in as she discusses how her book fits that service, thinking about writing vs actually writing, and out-of-the-blue characters. Brandi Schonberg's The Gate on Episodic Brandi Schonberg Bio and social media links Scrivener (use coupon code C...

Author of the International Best-Selling Blue Helix series, Kathrin Hutson is back! We're discussing the pitfalls and occasional foreseeing of dystopian fiction, writing unintended characters and we have a lot of laughs!  In this episode, Jason also introduces a brand new way to contact the show via our own Sample Chapter phone line! Just call 660-851-1146 to leave a voicemail or text and Jason wi...

This week we revisit with SciFi author, Stan C. Smith, our first ever interview from way back in episode 2 of 2018! Stan has been quite busy since then putting out multiple best-sellers through his Bridgers series and now he's doing it again with his latest, Obsolete Theorem! Listen as we discuss how his nature walks inform his Scifi adventures, how he maintains his current release schedule and mo...

Episode 122 brings us the award-winning SciFi author, Robert Davies! Join the fun with this very enjoyable and affable writer/podcaster as we discuss making stuff up along the way as we write, taking his stories into the unexpected, and even his music!  Robert Davies website with social media links Robert Davies on BHC Press Authors in Chains website Scrivener (use coupon code CHAPTER to save 20%...

The delightful KM West is our guest for episode 121! She's a debut author bringing to us her Dystopian, Urban Fantasy story, Wild Things Will Roam! Plus we talk about writing community, what writing what you know means to her, her ever-present notebook, and she gives us the details on the new publishing service, Episodic! KM West on the Episodic website KM West social media links:  Facebook , Twit...

Bonus episode time with special guest author, Glacia Cronk! Listeners are in for a treat as we discuss her writing superpowers, writing deliberately vs stream-of-consciousness, as well as how she became one-third of the author hosts behind the Authors In Chains Podcast! These things and more await inside along with an incredibly haunting, and riveting reading!  Glacia Cronk on Amazon Glacia's soci...

Episode 119 features USA Today best-seller and multi-genre mystery author, Ann Charles! Hear how her stubbornness and tenacity led to publishing her 1st book, how other writers can learn from her experience, and how she feels about writing in different genres!  Ann Charles website with social media links Devil Days in Deadwood on Amazon Ann Charles YouTube Scrivener (use coupon code CHAPTER to sav...

After a week away, we sit with Author and Playwright, Gary Morgenstein! Listen as Gary chats about how writing is painful, characters taking over the story, the importance of everything bagels with a schmear of cream cheese, and his influence on pop culture by introducing us all to Sharknado! All this and a sample chapter from his latest book awaits your podcast listening ears! Gary Morgenstein on...

Graphic designer and first-time author, Ashley Girres is our guest for episode 117! Ashley brings to us her delightfully sweet memoir, Dear Siena, a collection of letters she's written to her daughter over a span of 7 years! It's insightful, thoughtful, and sure to bring a tear to your eye. Happy Mother's Day! Ashley Girres' website/blog and signed print copies Dear Siena on Amazon Scrivener (use...

Adam Lewis Walker is an author, podcaster, TED Talk speaker, Mindset Coach, and a consummate professional not to mention, a heck of a nice guy! Listen in as we discuss what went into the creation of his book, Awaken Your Alpha, preparing for adversity, facing your fears and depression, and so much more! Awaken Your Alpha website/podcast/blog Awaken Your Alpha on Amazon Adam on Facebook & Twitter S...

Episode 115 brings us into the suspenseful alternate history of ML Winitsky's debut novel, A Fly on the Wall! Listen in to hear about the incredible inspirations behind the book, his writing process to get into the character's head, as well as the challenges of telling a story with real people from history before diving into a sample chapter from the book! ML Winitsky website and social media link...

Faith-based podcaster & splatterpunk award nominee. Two things I never expected to put together in a sentence but that's what you get when you speak with the ever-so-humble gentleman author, Jay Wilburn! Listen in as Jason dives into Jay's writing history, his passion for writing wherever the story takes him, and his appreciation for other authors.  Jay Wilburn website with social media links Matt...

Get a glimpse into the fascinating world of nutrition and wellness with author Tricia Silverman! Tricia is a licensed dietitian, a certified wellness and fitness coach along with a slew of other accomplished titles of which she's now added to as a new author! Listen in as Tricia gives us some great snack ideas, lessons on sugar, and her experiences as an author.  Tricia Silverman website with soci...

Episode 112 features a delightful guest in author, Stephanie Douglas! We have a lot of laughs as we discuss life today, writing, music, and taking dreams off the pause button! There are also 2 music samples to her soundtrack that goes with her latest YA book, Callasandra! Stephanie Douglas website with social media links Callasandra on Amazon Stephanie Douglas on Goodreads Hanna Marmaro's Story Di...

In episode 111, we catch up with a previous guest, JD Sanderson and meet for the first time, BK Bass! While they are accomplished SciFi authors in their right, they've come together with 9 other talented authors to showcase a wild new collaboration, Remnants from Kyanite Publishing!  Remnants available on Amazon Kyanite Publishing  BK Bass website JD Sanderson Twitter & Amazon Scrivener (use coupo...

Chick Lit author, Miranda Oh is our guest for episode 110! In this episode, Miranda talks about the end of her Chin up series and what that's meant to her, finding her writing voice, and her new podcast with Jenna Greene! All this and more plus a fun sample chapter awaits in this episode! Miranda Oh website with social media links Miranda Oh on Amazon Quill and Ink Podcast (a part of the Authors o...

The "And I Thought" Ladies are back! Jade Dee and Wilnona Marie return with their newest poetry collection If Only I Were Me! It's a laugh-a-minute episode discussing their magazine and award show, learning to be yourself, the importance of rest and so much more! If Only I Were Me book link And We Thought website and show with social media links 25 Hottest Indie Authors, Artists & Advocates Magazi...

Episode 108 welcomes back that wild & crazy guy, Frank Edler! We have a truly great conversation with Frank where he discusses second-guessing yourself, writing goals and advice, and writing the book YOU want to read. All this and more before diving into a hilarious sample chapter from his latest, Catcoin! Frank Edler on Amazon Frank Edler Blog and Goodreads Frank's Facebook , Twitter , and Instag...

Poet, Musician, and Author, Patrick Attaway joins us for episode 107! Hear about Patrick's love of lyrics in both music and poetry, his driven determination to get a story right, and what led him to start writing way back in 2nd grade! All this plus a fascinating chapter reading awaits in this episode. Patrick Attaway on Amazon Patrick on Goodreads and Twitter Scrivener (use coupon code CHAPTER an...

Episode 106 brings the elegant horror writer, M.J. Preston and his latest book, FOUR! (now available!) Tune in as we discuss writing advice, dreams of Quantico, writing the movie in your head, and his other books before diving into a riveting sample chapter! M.J. Preston website M.J. Preston on Amazon & Facebook Wild Blue Press Scrivener (use coupon code CHAPTER to save 20% on the regular desktop...

It's time for our first BONUS episode of the year! This time we have return guest, Lucas Milliron with his latest book, ahem - yeah - you see it. Haha Listen in to find out how he came to this name, what to expect and so much more including a chapter reading. Lucas Milliron profile on Amazon Lucas Milliron on Grindhouse Press Lucas Milliron profile on Goodreads Lucas episode on Matters of Faith Sc...