The Sample Chapter Podcast

Episode 244 brings part 2 of our feature with award-winning screenwriter and author, Brian Fitzpatrick! This week Brian brings us a riveting sample chapter with a fantastic soundtrack playing in the …

Award-winning screenwriter, and author, Brian Fitzpatrick is our groovy guest for episode 243! We go all over the place during the interview discussing topics such as paranormal investigation, screen…

Episode 242 brings back Roy "Griff" Griffis for a sample chapter from his best-selling Cthulhu Amalgamated series, The Thing from HR! Be sure to wrap your tentacles around this one right after hearin…

Episode 241 of the show features storyteller, Roy "Griff" Griffis. In this interview, Roy and Jason discuss developing the discipline to write early in the morning, going wherever your imagination/mu…

Episode 240 brings part 2 of our feature with Greg Hallmark and his debut SciFi novel, Jump: The Robert March Chronicles. As mentioned last week, Greg is providing a fascinating sample chapter read b…

Episode 239 introduces us to web designer, college instructor, US Army veteran, and now writer, Greg Hallmark! Greg joins us to discuss various subjects such as the hero's journey, the creative proce…

Episode 238 returns once again with Shanti Hersenson! This time it's her sample chapter reading from her latest book, The Bane of Angelfall Academy. 

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Episode 237 brings back teen-author sensation, Shanti Hershenson! Last time she was here she'd just finished her 8th book. Now she's discussing her 14th and beyond! We're also talking about fixing pl…

Our new format returns with episode 236 and our guest, Ryan Morgan Miller! This week, Ryan is back for an exciting, and hilarious sample chapter of his debut novel, The Vain Curse!

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Our new format kicks off with episode 235 and our special guest, Ryan Morgan Miller! Ryan may be a first-time author, but he's no slouch when it comes to podcasting with almost 10 years of experience…

Episode 234 brings a unique new story with indie comic creator, J.P. Plack! We're discussing why/how to audition artists, finding your story voice, why the early 20th century is the most fascinating …

We're back with episode 233 and special guest author, Erick Mertz! Erick is a paranormal mystery author, writing consultant, ghostwriter, and podcaster, and we're discussing all this in the episode. …

An old friend of the show, Brian W. Peterson, returns for episode 232! In this episode, we're discussing series bibles, cliffhangers vs a satisfying ending, fan films, and his new book, The Nova Quad…

Award-winning Urban Fantasy author, Dennis K Crosby is our excellent guest for episode 231 of the show! It's a fabulous discussion about capturing moments of authenticity, celebrating success both in…

Episode 230 brings to us a truly multi-faceted author and podcaster, Valerie Ihsan! Listen in as we have a heartfelt discussion on grieving, finding your voice, the perfect writing day, and a glimpse…

We're bringing January to a close with episode 229 and cross-genre author, Evelyn Puerto! In this episode, we'll be discussing why she hated writing in her earlier years and what changed her mind, wr…

Our first author interview of 2023 brings a man with numerous titles associated with his name! Andy Howard is a Speaker, Podcaster, Health Coach, Counselor, former Youth Minister, and now, Author! Jo…

A short but sweet return to kick off a 6th year of the show! Jason provides an update on the show's history, what's to come in the year ahead, and gives a little insight into how his own writing has …

Happy Thanksgiving! For episode 226, we welcome back a great friend of the show author and podcaster, Chuck Buda! We're discussing finding your author voice, dealing with imposter syndrome, writing t…

Episode 225 welcomes back to the show, edgy, horror-comedy author, Frank J. Edler! Frank and Jason have a nice long chat catching up on all of his latest books, his passion for cryptocurrency (and wh…