The Sample Chapter Podcast
Find your next favorite book here on the podcast where readers hear authors read a chapter, or two, of their book after a brief interview. Hosted by thriller author, Jason A. Meuschke Are you an author or would like to recommend an author for the show? Email us at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com and let Jason know! You can also text or leave a voicemail at 660-851-1146 and it could be in the next episode! Find out more about Jason on his website at https://www.jasonameuschke.com
Episodes
Episode 257 brings John F Duffy back for his sample reading from his award-winning novel, A Ballroom For Ghost Dancing! Check out our conversation with John from last week in episode 256. It's linked below.
John F. Duffy website, mailing list, and social media links
A Ballroom For Dancing on Amazon
Our interview with John from episode 256
Writer/Producer, John F. Duffy is our amazing guest for episode 256! We're discussing writing from life experiences, being real with yourself, striving to connect emotionally with the reader, the similarities between film and writing, making time for kids while we can, and our favorite Pokemon LOL! All this and more are only a click away.
John F. Duffy website, mailing list, and social media links
Episode 255 features the sample chapter reading from our guest, Mark Stevens! Mark will be reading a selection from his latest release, The Fireballer, which is available now. Don't forget to follow the links below for Mark, his website and books, as well as our podcast friends and affiliates.
Award-winning mystery author, Mark Stevens is our esteemed guest for episode 254! Mark discussed topics like his love for libraries, the ins...
Award-winning mystery author, Mark Stevens is our esteemed guest for episode 254! Mark discussed topics like his love for libraries, the inspiration behind some of his books including his latest, Fireballer, what he learned writing in a new genre, and more!
Mark Stevens' website, newsletter, and social media links
Hear Mark hosting on the Rocky Mountain Writer Podcast!
Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!)
We're back again for episode 253 with the dynamic duo of previous guests, Armand Rosamilia and Tom Duffy! This time, it's the captivating first chapter reading of Rock The Bells from book one of their new crime-thriller series, The Johnny Bells Heist Series!
Johnny Bell Heist Series on Amazon
Hear our discussion about this book series in episode #252
Armand past episodes #12,...
The show is back for episode 252 with a dynamic duo of previous guests, Armand Rosamilia and Tom Duffy! Listen in as we catch up before diving into shifting from horror to crime thrillers, writing together in Google Docs, splitting characters into their own series, and much more!
Johnny Bell Heist Series on Amazon
Episode 251 brings Gary Morgenstein back for his sample chapter reading of the finale to his Dark Depths series, A Dugout to Peace! It's an intimate, and nostalgic reading you don't want to miss!
Gary Morgenstein on Facebook and Instagram
Check out Gary's previous visits! Episode 118, and Episode 167
Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!)
Episode 250 brings back a special guest, I dare say dear friend of the show, Gary Morgenstein! Gary is making his 3rd appearance to close out his Dark Depths series with book 3, A Dugout to Peace. We'll be discussing the ups & downs of writing a series, how books are a unique entertainment experience, characters taking over, and diving into how the sausage is made LOL. And don't forget to come back next week for a sample chapter fr...
Episode 249 is a short but sweet announcement for Bandit Chronicles book 2, Bandit Underground! The pre-order is live!
Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!)
Sample Chapter Tees and more at TeePublic
Contact the show via email at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 248 is our second-half feature with Suspense/Fantasy author, D.M. Murphy and a riveting sample reading from her novel, Down, Down, Down. And believe me, you're absolutely going to want to know what happens next!
Episode 247 Interview with D.M. Murphy
Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!)
For episode 247 of the Sample Chapter Podcast, we welcome Suspense/Fantasy author, DM Murphy! It's a fun episode where we're discussing topics like how she got started writing, how her time in the Military aided her writing, why she writes Fantasy, her love of Scrivener, and writing on old technology (floppy discs anyone?). This and so much more are just a click away in your favorite podcast player!
Episode 246 is the second part of our feature with last week's guest, Joshua Rutherford. Here Josh will be doing a riveting, and gritty reading sample from book one in his Fourpoint Chronicles series, Kinghood.
Joshua Rutherford's website with social media links
Writer's Block Coffee (use code Sample Chapter for 10% off!)
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Episode 245 features a fun chat with screenwriter and fantasy author, Joshua K. Rutherford! Jason and Josh will be discussing projecting yourself onto characters (usually unintentional lol), delayed gratification, balancing writing projects, developing empathy for characters, embracing uniqueness and so much more!
Joshua Rutherford's website with social media links
Writer's Block Coffee (use code Sample Chapter f...
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 background. Make sure to click the links below for everything Brian and his books!
Brian Fitzpatrick's website with social media links
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, screenwriting for TV, movies and novels, rock bands, Night of the Living Dead, writing the dream project, and Brian sprinkles in some wonderful nuggets of writing advice along the way.
Brian Fitzpatrick's website with social media links
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 hearing this sample!
Roy M Griffis website with social media links
Interview with Roy in Episode 241
Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!)
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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/muse takes you, how having a lot of job experience helped with his writing career, NOT writing B.S. and so much more!
Roy M Griffis website with social media links
Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter for 10...
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 by an AI generator that you must hear to believe. Don't forget to follow Greg in the links below!
Greg Hallmark website (with social media links)
Jump: The Robert March Chronicles Audio
Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter for 1...
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 process, and we'll hear all about the world of his first book, Jump, and why he chose artificial intelligence for the audio version! It's a fun and intriguing interview just a click away!
Greg Hallmark website (with social media links)
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.
Shanti Hershenson's website (with social media links)
Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!)
Contact the show via email at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com
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