The Sample Chapter Podcast

Episode 85 with SciFi Thriller author, Steve Alten is finally here! Jason has been giddy with excitement to at last share his conversation with the creator of such titles as The Meg, The Loch, Undisc…

Welcome to a special Wednesday edition of the SCP episode 84 with poet, Beth Gordon! The Labor Day weekend may have delayed the episode but I think you'll find it worth the wait as Beth shares four o…

Exuberantly peppy author, Kathrin Hutson is our oh-so-fun guest for episode 83! Listen in as she and Jason talk happily never after, growing as an indie author, tainted heroes and much more followed …

Episode 82 is truly an inspirational interview with first-time author, Iris Long! Join us for a lovely discussion about life's unexpected turns, dealing with dark times and her incredible journey to …

Episode 81 is an exciting surprise BONUS episode with Multimedia Storyteller, Joseph VanBuren! Also known as a Horror-Hip-Hop-Poet, Joseph (or JVB) shares with us his story, goal setting, his music, …

SciFi author, Angela Daniel is our terrific guest for episode 80! Growing up near a Nasa space center helped shape Angela's love for all things SciFi and her synaesthesia condition helps imbue her wr…

Episode 79 features Historical & Contemporary Romance author, the ever-so-charming, E.E. Burke! We have a great discussion on getting into character heads, research, her history as a college disc joc…

A radical episode 78 with Pop Culture Enthusiast, Author, and Speaker Chris Clews is here! Hop into Doc Brown's time-traveling DeLorean with us as we "flashback" into Chris' book, as well as all thin…

Thriller author and new friend, Jimmy Gear is our guest for episode 77! Listen as we discuss the writer's mindset and struggles as well as some insight as to what inspired his books. Finally, we dive…

Horror author, Lucas Mangum is our delightfully twisted guest for episode 76! Join the laughs as you hear about Lucas's influences, his writing trials, and some great writing tips. Of course, you don…

Truck driver turned Christian/Suspense author, Kelly Mack McCoy is our guest for episode 75! You are in for a treat in hearing Mr. McCoy's inspiration for writing, his love for his writing group, and…

Lucas Milliron is our guest for episode 74! He may look cute and cuddly and sound dreamy, but his writing will get inside your head and give life to unnatural thoughts, SWEET! Join Lucas and Jason as…

Former trial lawyer turned award-winning legal thriller author, Mark M. Bello is our esteemed guest for episode 73! We have a wonderful chat about writing and the real life inspirations for his Zacha…

Multi-talented SciFi & Urban Fantasy author, Scott Moon is our guest for episode 72! We have a great conversation about balancing work and writing, using dictation, and his author-centric website and…

USA Today bestselling YA Author, the incredible Aileen Erin is our guest! We talk about her amazing Alpha Girl Series, why werewolves are sexier than vampires (duh), and we find out what she wishes p…

A true champion for the indie-author, Brenna Cariker is our delightful guest for episode 70! Hear Brenna discuss her love of expression through art, the writer's mindset, and her incredible inspirati…

Horror author, Robert Ford stops by in this week's episode to read from his latest, A Penny For Your Thoughts! Mr. Ford was so generous with his time and a pure joy to speak with about his 15-year ca…

Speculative Fiction author and podcaster, J.R. Frontera is our delightful guest for episode 68! And yes, you read the name of her book correctly. Listen as she discusses what makes a good story, read…

Urban Contemporary & Fantasy author, S. M. Muse is our delightful guest for episode 67! He talks writing advice, what inspires his writing and more before diving into book one of his latest series, T…

Urban Fantasy and SciFi author Tabitha Lord is our guest this week! Having met at Planet Comicon, Jason and Tabitha have a lot of laughs talking about visual writing, the joy of writing a great scene…