In this inspiring episode of Finish the Damn Book, host Susie Schaefer sits down with Sunny Weber, an award-winning author and lifelong animal advocate who turned a devastating head injury into a mission to help fearful and abandoned dogs. Through her books and humane education work, Sunny teaches children and adults alike to see the world through a dog’s eyes—instilling empathy, compassion, and respect for all living beings. Hear how she built her own publishing company, turned setbacks into bestsellers, and continues to save lives one story at a time.

Finish the Damn Book Podcast helps aspiring authors, entrepreneurs, creatives, and writers finally complete the book they know they’re meant to write.

Hosted by Susie Schaefer, the podcast cuts through perfectionism, writer’s block, overwhelm, and publishing confusion with honest conversations about writing, publishing, book marketing, creativity, and the author journey.

Featuring authors, editors, ghostwriters, publishers, writing coaches, and industry professionals, each episode offers practical strategies to help writers finish, publish, and share meaningful books.

Topics include:
 • Writing and revision tips
 • Publishing and self-publishing guidance
 • Book marketing and platform-building
 • Creativity, confidence, and procrastination
 • Encouragement for writers stuck in the messy middle

Many episodes close with Susie’s signature “Reflection Moment”, an intuitive conversation exploring creativity, identity, purpose, and the emotional side of becoming an author.

Whether you’re writing memoir, nonfiction, business, or personal development, Finish the Damn Book is here to help you trust your voice and finally bring your story to life.

Ready to move your book forward?
 https://www.finishthebookpublishing.com/

In this powerful episode of Finish the Damn Book, Susie Schaefer sits down with bestselling author and women’s advocate Saffron Gustafson, who began writing her book My Name Is Saffron while serving time in federal prison. From solitary confinement with a bendable pencil to becoming a bestselling author, Saffron shares how journaling became her lifeline and how her experiences inspired Maree Haven, a nonprofit dedicated to helping women transition after incarceration. This is a story of resilience, redemption, and reclaiming your voice—even in the darkest of places. 

Finish the Damn Book Podcast helps aspiring authors, entrepreneurs, creatives, and writers finally complete the book they know they’re meant to write.

Hosted by Susie Schaefer, the podcast cuts through perfectionism, writer’s block, overwhelm, and publishing confusion with honest conversations about writing, publishing, book marketing, creativity, and the author journey.

Featuring authors, editors, ghostwriters, publishers, writing coaches, and industry professionals, each episode offers practical strategies to help writers finish, publish, and share meaningful books.

Topics include:
 • Writing and revision tips
 • Publishing and self-publishing guidance
 • Book marketing and platform-building
 • Creativity, confidence, and procrastination
 • Encouragement for writers stuck in the messy middle

Many episodes close with Susie’s signature “Reflection Moment”, an intuitive conversation exploring creativity, identity, purpose, and the emotional side of becoming an author.

Whether you’re writing memoir, nonfiction, business, or personal development, Finish the Damn Book is here to help you trust your voice and finally bring your story to life.

Ready to move your book forward?
 https://www.finishthebookpublishing.com/

In this deeply moving episode of Finish the Damn Book, host Susie Schaefer sits down with author, artist, and advocate Esthela Nunez Franco, whose memoir Seven Stories for My Father: Letters of Love and Legacy honors the life and wisdom of her late father.

Esthela shares her powerful journey of immigrating from Mexico at age 10, discovering her voice through writing, and learning how storytelling can help us process grief, reconnect with our roots, and preserve the memories that matter most. Together, she and Susie explore the healing power of creativity, intuition, and faith—and how finishing a book can become an act of love and legacy.

You’ll also hear Esthela’s reflections on health advocacy, spiritual synchronicities, and the lessons she learned about embracing both life and death with courage and grace.

Learn more about Esthela’s work at www.esthelanunezfranco.com

Explore Susie’s programs to help you bring your story to life at www.finishthedamnbookpodcast.com

Finish the Damn Book Podcast helps aspiring authors, entrepreneurs, creatives, and writers finally complete the book they know they’re meant to write.

Hosted by Susie Schaefer, the podcast cuts through perfectionism, writer’s block, overwhelm, and publishing confusion with honest conversations about writing, publishing, book marketing, creativity, and the author journey.

Featuring authors, editors, ghostwriters, publishers, writing coaches, and industry professionals, each episode offers practical strategies to help writers finish, publish, and share meaningful books.

Topics include:
 • Writing and revision tips
 • Publishing and self-publishing guidance
 • Book marketing and platform-building
 • Creativity, confidence, and procrastination
 • Encouragement for writers stuck in the messy middle

Many episodes close with Susie’s signature “Reflection Moment”, an intuitive conversation exploring creativity, identity, purpose, and the emotional side of becoming an author.

Whether you’re writing memoir, nonfiction, business, or personal development, Finish the Damn Book is here to help you trust your voice and finally bring your story to life.

Ready to move your book forward?
 https://www.finishthebookpublishing.com/

In this powerful episode of Finish The Damn Book, host Susie Schaefer sits down with Kerrie Lee Brown, award-winning author, speaker, and Editor-in-Chief of Success Magazine, to explore how a life-changing heart health crisis reshaped her definition of success.

Kerrie opens up about overcoming perfectionism, embracing intuition, and finding purpose through storytelling. From her years leading top publications to self-publishing her own book My Heart, Myself, she shares how vulnerability became her greatest strength—and why women must prioritize self-care to lead and live well.

If you’ve ever pushed yourself too hard or ignored your intuition, this heartfelt conversation will remind you that healing and purpose often start with your own story.

Finish the Damn Book Podcast helps aspiring authors, entrepreneurs, creatives, and writers finally complete the book they know they’re meant to write.

Hosted by Susie Schaefer, the podcast cuts through perfectionism, writer’s block, overwhelm, and publishing confusion with honest conversations about writing, publishing, book marketing, creativity, and the author journey.

Featuring authors, editors, ghostwriters, publishers, writing coaches, and industry professionals, each episode offers practical strategies to help writers finish, publish, and share meaningful books.

Topics include:
 • Writing and revision tips
 • Publishing and self-publishing guidance
 • Book marketing and platform-building
 • Creativity, confidence, and procrastination
 • Encouragement for writers stuck in the messy middle

Many episodes close with Susie’s signature “Reflection Moment”, an intuitive conversation exploring creativity, identity, purpose, and the emotional side of becoming an author.

Whether you’re writing memoir, nonfiction, business, or personal development, Finish the Damn Book is here to help you trust your voice and finally bring your story to life.

Ready to move your book forward?
 https://www.finishthebookpublishing.com/

In this heartfelt episode of Finish the Damn Book, bestselling author and founder of The Swaddled Movement, Sarah Cassidy, joins host Susie Schaefer to share her transformative journey from fear and perfectionism to trust and creative freedom. Sarah opens up about the emotional challenges of writing her first book, overcoming imposter syndrome, and discovering the power of authentic storytelling in motherhood. Together, they dive into themes of courage, intuition, and the beauty of unbecoming who you were to discover who you truly are — reminding every woman that you are not alone, you are the perfect mother for your child, and your life will come back to you. 

Finish the Damn Book Podcast helps aspiring authors, entrepreneurs, creatives, and writers finally complete the book they know they’re meant to write.

Hosted by Susie Schaefer, the podcast cuts through perfectionism, writer’s block, overwhelm, and publishing confusion with honest conversations about writing, publishing, book marketing, creativity, and the author journey.

Featuring authors, editors, ghostwriters, publishers, writing coaches, and industry professionals, each episode offers practical strategies to help writers finish, publish, and share meaningful books.

Topics include:
 • Writing and revision tips
 • Publishing and self-publishing guidance
 • Book marketing and platform-building
 • Creativity, confidence, and procrastination
 • Encouragement for writers stuck in the messy middle

Many episodes close with Susie’s signature “Reflection Moment”, an intuitive conversation exploring creativity, identity, purpose, and the emotional side of becoming an author.

Whether you’re writing memoir, nonfiction, business, or personal development, Finish the Damn Book is here to help you trust your voice and finally bring your story to life.

Ready to move your book forward?
 https://www.finishthebookpublishing.com/

In this episode of Finish the Damn Book, Susie Schaefer sits down with Dr. Eleanor Haspel-Portner — psychologist, researcher, bestselling author, and creator of the Four Worlds Framework and Noble Energy Maps. With over 45,000 documented cases, Eleanor has built a rare bridge between science and spirituality, revealing how human consciousness shapes both our inner and outer worlds.

She shares her fascinating publishing journey — from hand-typed manuscripts in the 1970s to modern self-publishing — and how divine downloads, data, and devotion to truth guide her creative process. Together, they explore how balancing mind, body, emotion, and spirit leads not only to powerful writing but to authentic living.

If you’ve ever wondered how to bring your purpose to the page while staying spiritually aligned, this conversation will inspire you to finish your book — and evolve your consciousness along the way.

Finish the Damn Book Podcast helps aspiring authors, entrepreneurs, creatives, and writers finally complete the book they know they’re meant to write.

Hosted by Susie Schaefer, the podcast cuts through perfectionism, writer’s block, overwhelm, and publishing confusion with honest conversations about writing, publishing, book marketing, creativity, and the author journey.

Featuring authors, editors, ghostwriters, publishers, writing coaches, and industry professionals, each episode offers practical strategies to help writers finish, publish, and share meaningful books.

Topics include:
 • Writing and revision tips
 • Publishing and self-publishing guidance
 • Book marketing and platform-building
 • Creativity, confidence, and procrastination
 • Encouragement for writers stuck in the messy middle

Many episodes close with Susie’s signature “Reflection Moment”, an intuitive conversation exploring creativity, identity, purpose, and the emotional side of becoming an author.

Whether you’re writing memoir, nonfiction, business, or personal development, Finish the Damn Book is here to help you trust your voice and finally bring your story to life.

Ready to move your book forward?
 https://www.finishthebookpublishing.com/

In this episode of Finish the Damn Book, Susie Schaefer talks with Karen Wickerson—animal telepath, healer, and now international bestselling author of Listen to Your Animals. Karen shares how she overcame deep self-doubt, old educational trauma, and the fear of writing to fulfill her soul’s calling: giving animals a voice. With stories of channeling messages from animals, healing through writing, and learning to trust her intuition, Karen reminds us that our greatest challenges can lead to our most powerful contributions. 

Finish the Damn Book Podcast helps aspiring authors, entrepreneurs, creatives, and writers finally complete the book they know they’re meant to write.

Hosted by Susie Schaefer, the podcast cuts through perfectionism, writer’s block, overwhelm, and publishing confusion with honest conversations about writing, publishing, book marketing, creativity, and the author journey.

Featuring authors, editors, ghostwriters, publishers, writing coaches, and industry professionals, each episode offers practical strategies to help writers finish, publish, and share meaningful books.

Topics include:
 • Writing and revision tips
 • Publishing and self-publishing guidance
 • Book marketing and platform-building
 • Creativity, confidence, and procrastination
 • Encouragement for writers stuck in the messy middle

Many episodes close with Susie’s signature “Reflection Moment”, an intuitive conversation exploring creativity, identity, purpose, and the emotional side of becoming an author.

Whether you’re writing memoir, nonfiction, business, or personal development, Finish the Damn Book is here to help you trust your voice and finally bring your story to life.

Ready to move your book forward?
 https://www.finishthebookpublishing.com/

In this episode of Finish the Damn Book, Susie Schafer sits down with author, spiritual director, and dementia consultant Ralph Patrick. Ralph opens up about his 8-year journey of turning personal journals into his bestselling memoir Losing Faith, Leaving Ministry, Loving God. He shares the struggles of self-doubt, the healing power of writing, and the moment he realized his story could inspire others. Ralph also reflects on caregiving, faith, intuition, and why trusting the process—both in writing and in life—is essential to creating work that truly matters. 

Finish the Damn Book Podcast helps aspiring authors, entrepreneurs, creatives, and writers finally complete the book they know they’re meant to write.

Hosted by Susie Schaefer, the podcast cuts through perfectionism, writer’s block, overwhelm, and publishing confusion with honest conversations about writing, publishing, book marketing, creativity, and the author journey.

Featuring authors, editors, ghostwriters, publishers, writing coaches, and industry professionals, each episode offers practical strategies to help writers finish, publish, and share meaningful books.

Topics include:
 • Writing and revision tips
 • Publishing and self-publishing guidance
 • Book marketing and platform-building
 • Creativity, confidence, and procrastination
 • Encouragement for writers stuck in the messy middle

Many episodes close with Susie’s signature “Reflection Moment”, an intuitive conversation exploring creativity, identity, purpose, and the emotional side of becoming an author.

Whether you’re writing memoir, nonfiction, business, or personal development, Finish the Damn Book is here to help you trust your voice and finally bring your story to life.

Ready to move your book forward?
 https://www.finishthebookpublishing.com/

In this episode of Finish the Damn Book, bestselling author and purpose coach Shari Biery shares the deeply personal journey behind her book It’s Your Turn. From the invisible sacrifices of military spouse life to rediscovering self-worth and creating her signature CALM Method, Shari reveals how writing became both healing and empowering. If you’ve ever felt silenced, stuck, or unsure your story matters—this conversation will inspire you to claim your voice, embrace your purpose, and finally finish the book that’s been waiting inside you. 

Finish the Damn Book Podcast helps aspiring authors, entrepreneurs, creatives, and writers finally complete the book they know they’re meant to write.

Hosted by Susie Schaefer, the podcast cuts through perfectionism, writer’s block, overwhelm, and publishing confusion with honest conversations about writing, publishing, book marketing, creativity, and the author journey.

Featuring authors, editors, ghostwriters, publishers, writing coaches, and industry professionals, each episode offers practical strategies to help writers finish, publish, and share meaningful books.

Topics include:
 • Writing and revision tips
 • Publishing and self-publishing guidance
 • Book marketing and platform-building
 • Creativity, confidence, and procrastination
 • Encouragement for writers stuck in the messy middle

Many episodes close with Susie’s signature “Reflection Moment”, an intuitive conversation exploring creativity, identity, purpose, and the emotional side of becoming an author.

Whether you’re writing memoir, nonfiction, business, or personal development, Finish the Damn Book is here to help you trust your voice and finally bring your story to life.

Ready to move your book forward?
 https://www.finishthebookpublishing.com/

Bob Vajgrt, an architect-turned-author who stepped away from a 25-year career to pursue something larger than life. Bob shares how writing The Story in Your Head and his children’s book Along for the Ride opened the door to inspiring others, building a mission-driven company, and creating a future foundation to support young adults aging out of foster care.

This episode is about more than publishing — it’s about faith, leadership, and the courage to tell your story. Because every story is worth sharing, and every voice has the power to create impact.

Finish the Damn Book Podcast helps aspiring authors, entrepreneurs, creatives, and writers finally complete the book they know they’re meant to write.

Hosted by Susie Schaefer, the podcast cuts through perfectionism, writer’s block, overwhelm, and publishing confusion with honest conversations about writing, publishing, book marketing, creativity, and the author journey.

Featuring authors, editors, ghostwriters, publishers, writing coaches, and industry professionals, each episode offers practical strategies to help writers finish, publish, and share meaningful books.

Topics include:
 • Writing and revision tips
 • Publishing and self-publishing guidance
 • Book marketing and platform-building
 • Creativity, confidence, and procrastination
 • Encouragement for writers stuck in the messy middle

Many episodes close with Susie’s signature “Reflection Moment”, an intuitive conversation exploring creativity, identity, purpose, and the emotional side of becoming an author.

Whether you’re writing memoir, nonfiction, business, or personal development, Finish the Damn Book is here to help you trust your voice and finally bring your story to life.

Ready to move your book forward?
 https://www.finishthebookpublishing.com/