Living The Next Chapter: Candid Conversations with Authors and Writers for Readers Searching for a New Read
Living The Next Chapter: Inspiring Conversations with Amazing Authors and Writers - Better Questions, Better Conversations, Better Connections Are you an avid reader or an aspiring writer seeking inspiration to embark on your own literary journey? Look no further! Welcome to "Living The Next Chapter," the podcast that celebrates the world of books and writing. Join us as we connect you with captivating authors who have mastered the art of storytelling. Living The Next Chapter is more than just a podcast. It is a platform built for meaningful conversations, authentic storytelling, and real connection within the literary world. Each episode highlights inspiring authors who openly share their journeys, including the struggles they have overcome, the triumphs they have achieved, and the lessons they have learned along the way. This is a space where better questions lead to better conversations, and ultimately, stronger connections. Whether you are an experienced author or continuing to grow your voice, this platform offers a unique opportunity to expand your reach, elevate your message, and connect with a global audience that is passionate about books and writing. This show is always ad free, if you love what you hear, please refill our coffee cup here! https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca https://livingthenextchapter.com/ Author Podcast, Podcast for Authors, Book Podcast, Authors, Writing, Books, Literature, Storytelling, Creative Writing, Bestselling Authors, Interviews with Authors, Writing Tips, Publishing Insights, Book Recommendations, Author Experiences, Literary Discussions, Writing Process, Inspiring Conversations with Authors, How to Write a Book, Tips for Aspiring Writers, Behind the Scenes of Writing, Exploring Author Journeys
Episodes
EPISODE 756 - Lynda Fishman - Repairing Rainbows - At 13 A Plane Crash Took Her Mother and Two Sisters - Finding The Tools to Move Forward After A Tragic Loss
In this heartfelt episode, author and therapist Lynda Fishman joins host Dave to share the story behind her powerful memoir Repairing Rainbows. Speaking from Toronto, Lynda reflects on the life-changing tragedy that shaped her journey: at only thirteen, she lost her mo...
EPISODE 755 - Kennedy Weible - Dirty Myrtle - Locals and Outsiders, HVAC and Crime - Tourist Stories that come and go like the waves
This episode captures a wide-ranging and engaging conversation with Kennedy, blending humor, storytelling, and a candid look at the creative process behind both podcasting and writing. What begins as a lighthearted exchange about geography and imagination quickly reveals a deeper throughline ab...
EPISODE 237 - Stewart Lee - Me and My Addiction - one man’s battle to break free from a life heavily impacted by alcoholism
About our Guest -
I grew up in Exeter, Devon and lived with my parents and 2 older sisters. I didn't really have a troubled life but from a young age I discovered alcohol and my journey into addiction began.
Drugs and alcohol consumed my life from that point on. It got so bad that I tho...
EPISODE 754 - Anat Eliraz - Jewels of Smoky Quartz - An Epic Fantasy Novel
In this episode of the How to Podcast series, host Dave welcomes author Anat Eliraz from Israel for an engaging conversation about her unexpected journey into writing and publishing. Anat shares how a spontaneous story idea in December 2008 grew from handwritten pages into her debut novel, Jewels of Smoky Quartz, a portal fantasy that sat on her disk...
EPISODE 753 - Auri Jones - Abandoned Prayer Series, God Make Me Weak, Broken and Uncomfortable
Auri Jones Interview: From Diverse Roles to Storytelling Impact
Auri Jones shares his dynamic journey in this episode, bringing energy from his varied background in teaching audio and media communications, motivational speaking, youth direction, worship leading, rap/hip hop artistry, and communications work at Capital One. L...
EPISODE 752 - Rich Feitelberg - Fantasy Author and Poet, Advice For New Authors and The Power of Reviews
In this episode, author guest Rich Feitelberg shares an honest and detailed look at the writing journey, offering practical advice shaped by years of experience across multiple genres. From his home near Boston, Rich opens with a lighthearted tone before diving into what it really takes to grow as a writer.
A key t...
EPISODE 751 - Jack Valerio - The Recipe to breaking down complex ideas into clear, practical steps - Uncommon Sense and Guaranteed Gourmet
In this episode, Dave sits down with author and lifelong educator Jack Valerio for a lively, deeply personal conversation about growth, mindset, and the power of thinking differently. Speaking from his home in Florida, Jack brings his unmistakable New York voice and perspective to a discu...
EPISODE 750 - Lauren Kristen Roberts - Gemini Divided, The Breadcrumb Game, Fan Fiction Writing and Author Tips
Author and self-published novelist Lauren Roberts joins us from Northern Virginia to share the winding journey behind her books, her business decisions as an indie author, and the family support that keeps her stories moving forward. She talks about the many places she has lived, raising three teenagers and a dog n...
EPISODE 749 - Nicole Ward - Bio-hacking for the Sales Athlete - For Executives, sales leaders, founders, and anyone performing at a high level
Author and corporate executive Nicole Ward joins from Los Angeles to share how a late in life wake up call transformed her health, career, and now her work as an author and podcaster. She describes never really seeing herself as an author until, in her early fifties, inspiration sudde...
EPISODE 748 - Chris A Underwood - The Cold Winter Grid-Down Book Series - Hidden Secrets in the Walls
Author Chris A Underwood invites listeners into the real-world setting behind his Cold Winter series, beginning in the small village of Galena just north of Columbus, Ohio. In this conversation, he describes living in and restoring his historic 1850s home, once the town’s telegraph and later telephone offic...
EPISODE 747 - Spencer Hixon - Urban fantasy novels and short stories - A Sinister Love and Fate and Fortune
Author Spencer Hixon joins the podcast to discuss his journey as a writer, the creative process behind his novels, and the imaginative world he is building through interconnected stories that blend fantasy, romance, and philosophical ideas about fate and time.
Spencer shares how his life has taken him across the...
EPISODE 746 - Douglas Smith - Character Based Writing, Bundling Short Stories, Spirit Dance and Borderlanz
Author and guest Douglas Smith joins the show from Unionville, just outside Toronto, reflecting on Canadian winters, good coffee, and the long path that led him to finally chase his writing dream in his early forties. He admits he waited too long, always assuming he would “start someday,” until the early dea...
EPISODE 745 - Scott Clifford Mack - Soccer On Sunday In The Park and Adventures of a Forgotten Man
Author and guest Scott Clifford Mack joins us from Falmouth, Maine, a coastal community with a deep literary tradition and a revolutionary-era history that mirrors his themes of resilience and reinvention. He describes Maine as an introspective place that quietly supports the inner life of a writer, even as he humbly refrains f...
EPISODE 744 - Luna Westish - Meet Me at the Ruins - The Story of Margo, a Student and Story Set In Scotland
In this episode, author Luna Westish shares the unexpected path that led her to writing and publishing her debut novel, Meet Me at the Ruins. From relocating her family to Mexico City during the pandemic to navigating the realities of self-publishing, Luna reflects on creativity, personal growth, and the lessons she le...
BONUS - Austin Kleon's Book Series - Why These Books Matter to Authors and Creative People
Austin Kleon’s four books work best when read as one creative roadmap. They move from making original work, to shaping your voice, to sharing your process, to protecting your creative life when things get messy.
Steal, then make it yours
Steal Like an Artist is the spark. Kleon argues that no idea arrives from nowhere, so creators should s...
EPISODE 743 - Luke K Wilson - Science Fiction Author - Icewind and Falcata
Falcata
Author: Luke K. Wilson
Release Date: February 2026
Description:
Falcata is a science fiction epic from Luke K. Wilson
The Maran Ark contains the last of a shattered civilization. These last remaining bands of humans are all that survived the destruction of Mara, their beloved home world, and they’ve bee...
EPISODE 742 - Eric Clark - The Beekman Affair - The perfect couple, the perfect life, the perfect lie
In this conversation, Eric Clark reflects on his journey as a writer and the deeper themes behind his work. Speaking from San Diego after growing up in New York City, he shares how perspective and lived experience shape both storytelling and personal identity.
Eric emphasizes that writing must begin with love for the ...
EPISODE 741 - Anne Beall - The Compassionate Writer - Find Your Voice, Enhance Your Story and Touch Lives
In this episode, author and social psychologist Anne Beall invites listeners into a life shaped by curiosity, compassion, and a deep belief that every person has a story worth telling. She shares how her path from research psychology into the business world and, eventually, into full time writing and literary editing gre...
EPISODE 740 - Carter Vance - A story of living, loving and growing up on Canada's Parliament Hill
In this engaging episode, author Carter Vance shares his writing journey with host Dave, connecting as fellow Canadians. Originally from the small town of Cobourg, Ontario—famous for its literal Big Apple roadside sculpture and summer beach—Carter credits a high school teacher's encouragement for launching his creati...
EPISODE 739 - J. Bellante Ward - The Wyrd of Skulda Discover Norns, the three legendary females who control time
In this engaging episode of Living The Next Chapter, host Dave welcomes debut fantasy author J. Bellante Ward, a dental hygienist from Virginia originally from Maryland, who stumbled into writing after a coworker praised her knack for words in a simple professional email. Nervous but thrilled for her first podcast...
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