The Sample Chapter Podcast

This week, Jason is joined by Horror author, Steve Clark! Join the conversation as they discuss writing short stories inspired by Tales From the Crypt, his debut story in Matt Wilsdain's Dark Words (earlier this year), how the writing & podcast community have helped, and much more!

The Collapse of Ordinary on Amazon

Steve Clark on Twitter

Go here for Steve's short story featured in Dark Words

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Brian W. Peterson returns for episode 187 with his highly-anticipated family drama, Paper Dolls! In the interview, we'll be discussing the toils of non-fiction writing, maintaining writing discipline, learn what FLAK and a Short Snorter are, and hear a fascinating story about a traveling dollar bill! This and so much more are just a click away!

Brian W. Peterson website and blog

Paper Dolls on Barnes & Noble

Brian W. Peterson's Amazon Author page

Kansas City Planet Comicon 2021

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Our guest for episode 186 is supernatural & romantic suspense author, Jeff Pollak with his debut novel, First Second Coming! You're sure to love this interview featuring topics like how Jeff felt chosen to write the story, getting the first chapter written right, writing for yourself, developing thought-provoking stories and so much more!

Jeff Pollak's website with social media links and his newsletter!

First Second Coming on Amazon

Jeff Pollak on Goodreads and BookBub

Acorn Publishing

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Episode 185 visits with the absolutely delightful women's fiction author, Katherine Ashenburg! In this interview portion, we discuss her research techniques and practices, discovering similarities between ourselves and the characters we write, taking the train for inspiration and problem solving, and much more! This enjoyable interview is then followed by a sweetly, hypnotic chapter reading from Katherine's latest book, Her Turn.

Katherine Ashenburg website

Katherine Ashenburg's Harper Collins page

Her Turn on Amazon and Katherine's Facebook book launch page

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Episode 184 has the absolute privilege of featuring debut author, Michael Rose! Michael joins us to discuss the writing life, delayed author gratification, the importance of a mentor, and so much more. It's an episode chock full of great writerly discussion that you're sure to love not to mention his sample chapter reading from, The Sorting Room!

Michael Rose website

The Sorting Room on Amazon

SparkPress Books

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Episode 183 features a friendly new face to the show, S. Faxon! In the interview portion, we're discussing matters like discovering your writing genre, genre-blending, book trailers, and writing podcasts like hers, the Semi-Sages of the Pages! Then in the reading portion, prepare yourself for a chilling sample that leaves you wanting more!

S. Faxon website with social media links

The Semi-Sages of the Pages Podcast website

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Episode 182 with the incredible author, and producer, Steven Paul Leiva is one I am so excited to share with you! Join the fun as we discuss his love for old-time radio shows, and monster movies, learn what is an "Illa", finding and deciphering the author voice, and writing for reading out loud. Then listen to an incredible first chapter narrated by actors, Seamus and Juliana Dever!

Creature Feature audiobook on Amazon

Steven Paul Leiva's website and blog

Creature Feature Soundtrack!

Steven on Facebook and Twitter (follow him for more updates and information about his publishing company Magpie Press)

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My guest for episode 181 is a special return guest, author, and podcaster, Theresa Halvorsen! We're discussing flawed characters and how to balance them, the struggles of writing a sequel, and Theresa tells us about some upcoming Book festivals she'll be attending!

Theresa Halvorsen's website with social media links!

River City Widows on Amazon

Semi-Sages of the Pages Podcast website and follow them on Discord for the live show!

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After a week of rest, we are back with episode 180 featuring epic adult fantasy author, L.M. Riviere! LaNae was last with us for episode 50 back in 2019 and this time she brings us the much-anticipated sequel in her Innisfail Cycle series, The Southernmost Star. We also discuss adult fantasy, humility, imposter syndrome, her publishing company Lights Out Ink and we geek out a bit talking our recent favorite reads!

The Southernmost Star available on the Lights Out Ink website

LM Riviere Art website

LM Riviere on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

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Episode 179 brings an all-new dynamic duo in the partnership that is Wilnona Marie and Brandy M. Miller! Together they bring just the right touch of romance to their newest novel, Free Falling and Loving It. In the interview, we'll be discussing getting unstuck from your story, the business of romance, showing vs telling in romance, merchandising, and how to create believable characters!

And We Thought Ladies website, show, magazine & books, and so much more!

Free Falling and Loving It on Amazon

Brandy M. Miller website

Brandy Miller on Amazon

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