📚 What happens when a former top-performing salesman leaves city life behind and starts writing action thrillers from a ranch in Texas? 

🎙️ In this episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs sits down with Robert Danger Workman, author of ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT! Alone Wolfe.
 
✍️ Robert discusses his remarkable journey from bestselling sales author to thriller novelist, the creation of private investigator Nick Wolfe, and why classic noir legends such as Mickey Spillane continue to influence his writing today.
 
🔎 The conversation explores:
• Political conspiracies and power plays
• Strong female characters who refuse to stay in the background
• Drawing inspiration from real-world events
• The fine line between satire and serious social commentary
• The enduring appeal of classic hard-boiled detective fiction

 
📖 Robert also reveals how his novels evolved from Maximum Prejudice through Immigration Invasion and into ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT! Alone Wolfe, where Nick Wolfe investigates the murder of his mentor and uncovers a conspiracy that could threaten the highest levels of American power.
 
🎧 Plus, Robert explains why he chose to narrate the audiobook himself and shares details of the next Nick Wolfe adventure, Christmas Colt .45.
 
🔥 Whether you enjoy classic detective fiction, political thrillers, neo-noir mysteries or hard-hitting action stories, this is a fascinating conversation with an author who proudly describes his books as:
 
💬 “A wild ride.”

 Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Author Conversations
01:05 Meet Robert Danger Workman
02:20 From writer to salesman to bestselling author
05:15 The story behind Hired Gun
08:30 Why Robert kept getting fired despite being number one
10:45 Leaving Dallas for ranch life in Texas
13:00 Creating the Nick Wolfe series
15:15 The premise behind ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT! Alone Wolfe
18:00 Turning real-world events into thriller fiction
21:10 Walking the line between satire and social commentary
23:30 Who is Nick Wolfe?
26:00 Strong women in the Nick Wolfe universe
29:15 Electra Wolfe, Trouble Wolfe and the female cast
31:45 Mickey Spillane and classic noir influences
34:30 Why Robert writes “tough-guy stories”
37:15 Narrating the audiobook himself
39:40 What surprised him most about Nick Wolfe
42:15 Putting Nick Wolfe through hell
44:20 Why readers call his books “a wild ride”
46:10 The next book: Christmas Colt .45
47:45 Where to find Robert Workman’s books
49:00 Closing thoughts and farewell



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What if the struggles you face today didn’t begin with you? In this episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs speaks with author, therapist and hypnotherapy expert Zetta Thomelin about her book The Trauma Effect: Exploring and Resolving Inherited Trauma. Drawing on both professional experience and deeply personal family history, Zetta explores the fascinating idea that trauma, guilt, shame and emotional patterns can be passed down through generations, shaping lives long after the original events have occurred. The conversation examines how family secrets, hidden tragedies and unspoken histories can influence our relationships, identity and wellbeing without us even realising it. In this interview you’ll discover:

✔ What inherited trauma really is
✔ How family secrets affect future generations
✔ Why guilt and shame can echo through families
✔ The surprising impact of DNA discoveries
✔ How hypnotherapy works with unconscious patterns
✔ Why healthy boundaries are essential for healing
✔ Practical ways to break destructive family cycles

One of the most compelling parts of the discussion centres on a mysterious family photograph that led Zetta on a journey to uncover a hidden story that had influenced generations of her family.

Whether you’re interested in psychology, mental health, family history, personal development or emotional healing, this conversation offers thought-provoking insights into the stories we inherit and how we can rewrite them.

📚 The Trauma Effect: Exploring and Resolving Inherited Trauma by Zetta Thomelin 

🌐 Learn more: https://www.zettathomelin.com/
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This is a fascinating conversation about family history, psychology, healing and understanding the stories we carry.

00:00 Introduction
01:15 What Is Inherited Trauma?
08:30 How Trauma Passes Through Families
15:20 The Family Photograph That Changed Everything
23:40 Why Family Secrets Matter
32:15 DNA Discoveries and Identity
42:45 How Hypnotherapy Creates Change
54:00 Rebuilding Boundaries and Self-Worth
01:02:30 What Readers Can Learn From The Trauma Effect
01:07:00 Final Thoughts


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In this episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs speaks with Laure Stack, an author and former educator whose children’s books are rooted in more than 20 years of working with young people.

Laure discusses how her classroom experience shaped her writing, particularly the children who shut down when they believe they “can’t” do something. Her book Once Upon a Boy explores self-belief and the idea that children need encouragement to recognise their own potential.
The conversation also looks at Howie the Unusual Bear, a story about difference, individuality and accepting children who do not fit neatly into the box. Laure explains how the character was partly inspired by her own son and by the many young people she met who needed reassurance that being different can be a strength.
Chris and Laure also talk about The Leaf That Went on an Unexpected Road Trip, a story inspired by a real leaf on a car journey, which became a gentle way to explore fear, change and learning to trust new experiences.

This is a warm conversation about education, childhood, imagination, nature, confidence and the importance of stories that help children feel seen.

Episode Notes In this episode:
Laure Stack reflects on her move from education into writing
Why children often shut down when they believe they cannot do something
The real-life inspiration behind Once Upon a Boy
How Howie the Unusual Bear explores difference and acceptance
Why bullying often comes from misunderstanding
How a leaf on a car journey inspired a children’s book
The role of nature, animals and imagination in Laure’s storytelling
Why children need stories that help them feel capable, valued and understood

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Could Donald Trump become the president who delivers reparations for Black Americans?
In this episode of Author Conversations, broadcaster and journalist Chris Dabbs speaks with author Thomas Redick about his controversial and provocative book Time for Trump’s Patriotic Reparations.

The discussion explores slavery, Jim Crow laws, lynching, historical injustice and whether the United States is approaching a political tipping point on reparations. Redick argues that, despite Donald Trump’s deeply divisive reputation on race, he may uniquely be positioned to force a national conversation around compensation, accountability and historical justice.

The conversation examines:
🔹 The legal challenges surrounding slavery reparations
🔹 Jim Crow, lynching and racial violence
🔹 Why California and New York are already exploring reparations
🔹 Historical precedents including Holocaust and Japanese-American reparations
🔹 The politics of memory and national identity
🔹 Whether reparations should involve money, housing, opportunity zones or systemic reform
🔹 Why Redick believes America has delayed this conversation for decades

This interview is not an endorsement of any political position.
It is a journalistic discussion designed to critically examine the arguments raised in the book.

🎙️ Hosted by Chris Dabbs
📚 Guest: Thomas Redick
📖 Book: Time for Trump’s Patriotic Reparations

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In this episode of Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs, Chris speaks with author Mark Sacco about his gripping crime novel Owned By The Streets.
Set against the backdrop of 1950s organised crime, the story follows Frank Gevono, an ambitious young man torn between the values of family life and the dangerous pull of the streets. As betrayal, romance and violence collide, Frank is forced to survive in a world where loyalty can mean life or death.
Mark discusses the inspiration behind the book, the enduring fascination with mafia culture and the emotional depth behind organised crime storytelling.
This is a conversation about power, survival, loyalty and the cost of ambition.

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Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now, but for many people it still feels confusing, technical and overwhelming.

In this episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs speaks with award-winning author Rick Samara about his book AI for Beginners Demystified, a practical guide designed to help everyday people understand artificial intelligence without the complicated jargon.

Rick shares how his background as a former Air Force intelligence officer helped him develop a talent for simplifying complex information into clear, understandable ideas. The conversation explores how AI is already changing business, communication, productivity and everyday life, while also tackling common fears and misconceptions surrounding the technology. Whether you are completely new to AI or simply curious about how it works, this interview offers an accessible and engaging introduction to one of the biggest technological shifts of our time.

In This Episode

• Why AI feels intimidating to many people
• How beginners can start using AI confidently
• The biggest misconceptions about artificial intelligence
• Practical uses of AI in daily life and business
• How AI may change jobs, communication and creativity
• Rick Samara’s approach to simplifying technical concepts
• The story behind AI for Beginners Demystified

About Rick Samara Rick Samara is an award-winning author and former Air Force intelligence officer known for making complex technical concepts easy to understand. His book AI for Beginners Demystified has received recognition from LitFest America 2026 and Literary Titan.

Today, Rick helps businesses understand and adopt AI through his digital marketing work, focusing on practical and accessible applications of artificial intelligence.


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In this episode of Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs, Chris speaks with Enice Toussaint, a Haitian-born author now based in Montreal, Canada. Joined by her children Max and Natacha Casimir, Enice discusses her remarkable four-volume memoir series Tales of a Multifaceted Life, a deeply personal body of work exploring hardship, migration, motherhood, resilience, forgiveness and healing. The conversation explores:

• Growing up in Haiti
• Life in New York during the 1970s
• Building a new life in Montreal
• Revisiting painful memories through writing
• Family legacy and identity
• Trauma, healing and forgiveness
• The realities of immigrant life
• Writing autobiographical memoirs across multiple cultures and languages

Enice explains how writing the books forced her to revisit difficult periods of her life, including relationships, migration struggles and emotional trauma, while ultimately helping her find peace and strength. Max and Natacha also share their own reflections on discovering their mother’s life story through the memoirs and why they believe the books will resonate with readers around the world.

📚 Tales of a Multifaceted Life is available in English and French editions through Amazon and major online retailers.

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Sir Tim Melville-Ross joins Chris Dabbs on Author Conversations to discuss Tough Choices, an extraordinary first novel inspired by the lives of his father and grandfather.
Spanning the late 19th and 20th centuries, the story moves from the Amazon jungle to early aviation, submarine warfare, espionage and the emotional aftermath of war. In this conversation, Sir Tim reflects on family history, courage, trauma, ambition and the difficult decisions that shape generations.
In this episode:
• Why Tough Choices began as a family record
• The real-life story of a 12-year-old running away to the Amazon
• Early aviation, war and survival
• Submarine command at just 23
• The psychological toll of conflict and espionage
• Why the women in the story became central to the book
• Whether family history shapes the next generation
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:43 Why Sir Tim wrote Tough Choices
03:37 Family letters and real source material
04:35 A young submariner in wartime
06:30 Fiction rooted in extraordinary truth
08:12 Running away to the Amazon at 12
12:38 Early aviation and a devastating crash
16:31 From grandfather to father
20:58 War, espionage and psychological trauma
25:42 The women who held the family together
27:11 How one generation shapes the next
32:13 Is the book hopeful?
34:24 Lessons for modern readers
38:25 Will Sir Tim write another book?
40:57 Final thoughts
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What happens when science meets faith?
 
In this episode of Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs, former NASA engineer Steven Cole Chris speaks to former NASA engineer Steven Cole about faith, science and his interpretation of the Holy Spirit.
He shares the thinking behind his book Catch the Wave — and explores one of the most profound and debated topics: the Holy Spirit.
Drawing on his background in engineering and problem-solving, Steven offers a unique perspective on belief, spirituality and how faith can be understood through a different lens.
This is not a typical conversation. It’s thoughtful, reflective and grounded in real experience.
 
In this episode:
• How an engineering mindset shapes faith
• The meaning of the Holy Spirit in everyday life
• The story behind Catch the Wave
• Bridging science and spirituality

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(00:00:00) Welcome to Author Conversations with Chris Dads

(00:00:08) Introducing Liederly Lee Roberts

(00:00:26) The Transformative Power of Jesus' Appearance

(00:01:44) The Simple Path to God's Love

(00:03:03) Understanding Sin and God's Love

(00:11:23) The Importance of Scripture and the Holy Spirit

(00:16:42) Taking the First Step Towards God

(00:22:49) The Antichrist and Biblical Truths

(00:31:32) The Miraculous Photograph from the Mount of Olives

(00:38:16) Closing Remarks and Contact Information

👉 A conversation on faith, truth and a moment that changed everything

In this episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs speaks with Lida Lee Roberts, author of Quit Lying to My Children!

Lida shares the story behind her first book, her personal journey of faith, and the experience in Jerusalem that led to a photograph she believes changed everything.

The conversation explores themes of truth, forgiveness, spiritual understanding and the role of the Holy Spirit in everyday life.

Lida also discusses why she believes faith has been made unnecessarily complicated, and how a simple, personal connection with God can begin.

The full book is available via her website.

Audio updated on April 28 2026 to improve quality

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⏱️ Episode Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:05 Meet Lida Lee Roberts
04:12 The meaning behind the book title
10:31 Faith, forgiveness and simplicity
19:37 Taking the first step towards God
24:08 Silence and reflection
25:33 Discussion on belief and interpretation
33:59 The Jerusalem experience
38:21 The photograph
40:03 Personal meaning behind the image
41:42 Where to find Lida Lee Roberts

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Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs is a podcast exploring the ideas behind books.

Each episode features a long-form conversation with an author about their work, research and the questions that shaped their writing.

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Hosted by Chris Dabbs – broadcast journalist and podcast consultant.

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