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Apollo Papyrus Podcast

Aaron Apollo Campcampaaronapollo.wixsite.com
Hosted by Aaron Apollo Camp, the Apollo Papyrus Podcast features interviews with book authors and other important people in the writing community!
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Episodes

Book Writing, Song Writing, Screenplay Writing, and Inventing with Brownell Landrum

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Brownell Landrum. Brownell, whose personal motto is, “I aspire to inspire.”, is an author, songwriter, screenplay writer, and inventor. Brownell is the inventor of the DrawSuccess training program, and, as an author, she has written the novel The Hero’s Playbook , the fiction series We Meet Again , DUET Stories , and The End: A Love Story to the Universe , and the nonfiction book Five Reasons Why Bad Things Happen . Additionally, Brownell co-wro...

Aug 19, 202525 minSeason 9Ep. 42

Memoir Writing, Cancer, Mental Illness, and Journalism with Marilyn Getas Byrne

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Marilyn Getas Byrne. Marilyn, a former television news anchor and a cancer survivor, is currently working on an upcoming memoir. You can learn more about Marilyn and her work at https://www.marilyngetasbyrne.com/ , and you can listen to Marilyn’s podcast, I Choose Happy with Marilyn , at https://www.marilyngetasbyrne.com/podcast ....

Aug 18, 202525 minSeason 9Ep. 41

Writing, Filmmaking, Acting, and Artwork with Mike Messier

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Mike Messier. Mike is an author, filmmaker, actor, and artist. As an author, he has written the books Fight or Play Basketball , Wrestling with Sanity , A Distance from Avalon , and Art and War of Directing Student, Low, and No Budget Movies . Mike has been producing films since he was in high school, has acted alongside famous actors and actresses in movies like Hope Springs , Hard Luck , and Olive Kitteridge , and spends a lot of time painting...

Aug 06, 202527 minSeason 9Ep. 40

Decluttering and Writing About It with Angie Hyche

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Angie Hyche. Angie, a decluttering expert, is the author of the nonfiction book Unholy Mess: What the Bible Says About Clutter . Additionally, Angie co-authored Uncluttered: Shaping Your Heart & Home for What Matters Most with Liana George, and Angie co-hosts a companion podcast to Uncluttered with Liana. You can learn more about Angie and her work at https://angiehyche.com/ , view Angie’s Amazon author page at https://www.amazon.com/stores/...

Aug 05, 202521 minSeason 9Ep. 39

Poetry, Music, and More with Brice Maiurro

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Brice Maiurro. Brice, the editor-in-chief of South Broadway Press, has written multiple poetry chapbooks, including Stupid Flowers , Hero Victim Villain , Clown Singing Opera , and The Heart is an Undertaker Bee . In addition to their work as a poet and editor-in-chief, Brice has also worked with Logan Chan and Chadzilla Johnson on a pair of extended play (EP) music albums. You can learn more about Brice and their work at https://maiurro.co/ , a...

Jul 31, 202523 minSeason 9Ep. 38

Business Outcome Selling and Writing About It with Joe Candido

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Joe Candido. Joe, who has over two and a half decades in the business consulting industry and founded the firm Fifth Element Associates, is the author of the nonfiction book Leadership Selling , which is about the sales aspect of business. You can learn more about Leadership Selling at https://leadership-selling.com/ , and you can learn more about Joe and Fifth Element Associates at https://fifthelementassociates.com/ ....

Jul 31, 202526 minSeason 9Ep. 37

Developing a Writing Process and More with Lisa Tener

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Lisa Tener. Lisa, a book writing coach who taught writing and publishing at Harvard University, is the author of the books Breathe. Write. Breathe.: 18 Energizing Practices to Spark Your Writing and Free Your Voice and The Joy of Writing Journal . You can learn more about Lisa and her work at https://www.lisatener.com/ , view a listing of Lisa’s books at https://www.lisatener.com/books , and view Lisa’s Amazon author page at https://www.amazon.c...

Jul 30, 202526 minSeason 9Ep. 36

Braided Essay Writing, Shakespeare, and Music with William John Titus Bishop

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews William John Titus Bishop. William is a musician and a braided essayist. William’s braided essay "Hamlet and The Libertine: With a Preface on Modern Music” was published as a book by Jack Frost. William has also written the book Love Looks Not With the Eyes but With the Mind: Shakespeare's Sonnets, Alchemy and Individuation . You can learn more about William and his work at https://williamjohntitusbishop.com/ , learn more about William’s books a...

Jul 17, 202520 minSeason 9Ep. 35

Photography and Developing an Author Brand with John A. DeMato

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews John A. DeMato. John, a photographer, founded DeMato Productions, which offers, among other services, book boudoir photography services. During the interview, topics ranging from photography and developing an author brand were discussed. You can learn more about John and his work at https://www.johndemato.com/ , and you can learn more about, and sign up for, book boudoir photography services from DeMato Productions at https://www.johndemato.com/...

Jul 17, 202523 minSeason 9Ep. 34

Jazz Music, Advocacy for Peace, and Nonprofit Work with Rick DellaRatta

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Rick DellaRatta. Rick is a jazz musician who is involved withe the nonprofit organization Jazz for Peace, whose goal is to promote unity and peace through jazz music. Jazz for Peace’s work, and Rick’s work for Jazz for Peace, was featured in the book Paving the Path for Peace Through Music by Debra R. Cerritelli. You can learn more about Jazz for Peace at https://jazzforpeace.org/ , and you can buy Paving the Path for Peace Through Music on Amaz...

Jul 08, 202520 minSeason 9Ep. 33

Nonfiction Writing and Business with Larry Mandelberg

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Larry Mandelberg. Larry, who has owned eleven different businesses across eight different industries, is the author of the nonfiction book Businesses Don’t Fail, They Commit Suicide . You can learn more about Larry and his work at https://mandelberg.biz/ , and you can buy Larry’s book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Businesses-Dont-Fail-Commit-Suicide-ebook/dp/B0DQ5R3XSF ....

Jul 07, 202524 minSeason 9Ep. 32

Speculative Genre Fiction Writing and More with Demitrios Lopez

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Demitrios Lopez. Demitrios, a U.S. Air Force veteran and Greek-Latin professor, is the author of the speculative genre fiction Σ ( Sigma ) series, of which one book, Σ Book I: Thumos Rising , has been published so far. You can learn more about Demitrios and his work at https://www.demitrioslopez.com/ , and you can buy Σ Book I: Thumos Rising on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/%CE%A3-Book-I-Thumos-Rising-ebook/dp/B0D22VQZ4N ....

Jul 07, 202530 minSeason 9Ep. 31

Memoir Writing, Overcoming Alcoholism and Trauma, and More with Gina Economopoulous

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Gina Economopoulous. Gina, a former nun who is now an end-of-life doula, is the author of the memoir Shake the Dust Off Your Feet and Walk , which is about, among other things, Gina’s overcoming of alcoholism and emotional trauma. You can learn more about Gina and her work at https://www.ginaecon.com/ , and you can buy Shake the Dust Off Your Feet and Walk on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Shake-Dust-Your-Feet-Walk-ebook/dp/B0D9TTS8R3 ....

Jun 28, 202525 minSeason 9Ep. 30

Young Adult Fiction Writing and More with Nkrumah Mensah

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Nkrumah Mensah. Nkrumah is the author of Anne of Survivor , the first in a planned series of young adult novels. Additionally, she has written a pair of Wattpad stories: I Wish I Had a Latino and The Chart . When not writing, Nkrumah works in corporate construction. You can learn more about Nkrumah and her work at https://www.between-the-line.com/ , read Nkrumah’s Wattpad stories at https://www.wattpad.com/user/NkrumahMensah , and buy Anne of Su...

Jun 28, 202522 minSeason 9Ep. 29

Business Nonfiction and Biography Writing with John J. Cousins

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews John J. Cousins. John, a businessperson who founded MBA A$AP and Tetraktys Global, is the author of numerous business and biographical nonfiction books. John’s business nonfiction books include the MBA A$AP books, the four-book A$AP series, and the standalone book Focus . John has also written biographies of Henry J. Kaiser and Miles Davis, among others. You can learn more about John and his work at https://www.jjcousins.com/ and at https://www....

Jun 27, 202535 minSeason 9Ep. 28

Thriller Fiction Writing and More with JD Barker

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews JD Barker. JD is the author of numerous novels, including the novels of the 4MK Thrillers series, as well as Forsaken , the first novel in a planned series titled The Shadow Cove Saga , and the standalone novels Behind a Closed Door , A Caller’s Game , She Has a Broken Thing Where Her Heart Should Be , and Something I Keep Upstairs . Something I Keep Upstairs was published on May 13, 2025, after the interview was recorded but before the uploadin...

Jun 22, 202524 minSeason 9Ep. 27

Novel Writing, Law Enforcement, and the Catskills with Rodney L. Carpentier, III

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Rodney L. Carpentier, III. Rodney, a law enforcement officer in the Catskill Mountains region of Upstate New York, is the author of the crime novel Our Lady of the Overlook . You can learn more about Rodney and his work at https://www.rlcarpentierwriter.com/ , and you can view the Amazon listing for Our Lady of the Overlook at https://www.amazon.com/Our-Lady-Overlook-R-Carpentier-ebook/dp/B0DGFG5SFJ/ ....

Jun 13, 202523 minSeason 9Ep. 26

Business Book Writing and Book Strategy with Cathy Fyock

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Cathy Fyock. Cathy, who is also known as The Business Book Strategist and has helped over 230 professionals become published authors, co-wrote the nonfiction book Writer Crisis Hotline with Allie Pleiter, and Cathy also either wrote or co-wrote the nonfiction books My New Book , Blog2Book , On Your Mark , The Speaker Author , Authority , and America’s Work Force is Coming of Age . You can learn more about Cathy and her work at https://www.cathyf...

Jun 13, 202526 minSeason 9Ep. 25

Fiction Writing and More with Karen E. Osborne

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Karen E. Osborne. Karen is a fiction author, having written the novels True Grace , Reckonings , Tangled Lies , Getting It Right , and Justice for Emerson . The interview was recorded before Justice for Emerson was released. You can learn more about Karen and her work at https://www.kareneosborne.com/ , view Karen’s Amazon author page at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Karen-E.-Osborne/author/B073ZHVRMY , and view Karen’s YouTube channel at https:...

Jun 01, 202523 minSeason 9Ep. 24

Nonfiction Book Writing, Article Writing, and More with Yoel ben Yisrael

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Yoel ben Yisrael. Yoel is a copywriter and the author of the nonfiction book Thoughts Of A Kingdom Citizen: Earth Needs Heaven . Additionally, Yoel is the writer of the Substack newsletter Leb Tahor , he has written articles on Medium, and he hosts a podcast titled The Kingdom Besorah . You can learn more about Yoel at https://setapartseasons.wixsite.com/yoel-ben-yisrael , view the Amazon book listing for Thoughts of a Kingdom Citizen at https:/...

Jun 01, 202519 minSeason 9Ep. 23

Christan Fiction Writing and More with Michelle Nezat

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Michelle Nezat. Michelle is the author of the parable-style Christian fiction novel A Seat at the Table . In addition to her work as an author, Michelle hosts the More Than a Song podcast. You can learn more about Michelle and her work at https://michellenezat.com/ , view the Amazon book listing for A Seat at the Table at https://www.amazon.com/Seat-Table-Contemporary-Christian-Redemption-ebook/dp/B0DFZZ92HG/ , and listen to the More Than a Song...

May 31, 202522 minSeason 9Ep. 22

Nonfiction Writing and Acquisitions Editing with W. Terry Whalin

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews W. Terry Whalin. Terry, an acquisitions editor for Morgan James Publishing, is the author of numerous books, including, among others, biographies about historical figures as varied as Billy Graham and Sojourner Truth, as well as nonfiction books about, or related to, book publishing, including 10 Publishing Myths and Book Proposals That $ell . The podcast host received an autographed copy of 10 Publishing Myths after interviewing Terry. Addition...

May 24, 202524 minSeason 9Ep. 21

Medicine, Life as a Schoolteacher, and Memoir Writing with Dr. Erica M. Elliott, MD

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Dr. Erica M. Elliott, MD. Dr. Elliott, a physician and former schoolteacher on the Navajo Nation, is the author of two memoirs: Miracles in the High Desert and From Mountains to Medicine . You can learn more about Dr. Elliott and her work at https://www.ericaelliottmd.com/ and at https://www.musingsmemoirandmedicine.com/ , and you can view Dr. Elliott’s Amazon author page at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Erica-M-Elliott-M-D/author/B088MF5NJN ....

May 22, 202525 minSeason 9Ep. 20

Entrepreneurship, Writing, and Literary Scouting with Michael B. Harris

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Michael B. Harris. Michael is an entrepreneur, literary scout for Morgan James Publishing, and the author of the nonfiction books Falling Down Getting UP and Within . Additionally, Michael is a contributing author to the books PodMatch Guest Mastery and The Expert Success Solution . You can learn more about Michael and his work at https://www.michaelbharris.com/ , buy a discounted package that includes paperback and ebook copies of Falling Down ...

May 15, 202521 minSeason 9Ep. 19

Psychology, Mentoring, and Writing About Mentoring with Deborah Heiser

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Deborah Heiser. Deborah is an applied developmental psychologist, the founder and CEO of The Mentor Project, and the author of the nonfiction book The Mentorship Edge: Creating Maximum Impact through Lateral and Hierarchical Mentoring . You can learn more about Deborah and The Mentor Project at https://www.mentorproject.org/ , and you can buy The Mentorship Edge on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Mentorship-Edge-Creating-Hierarchical-Mentoring-...

May 14, 202518 minSeason 9Ep. 18

Illustrated Book Writing with Jonathan Bernstein

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Jonathan Bernstein. Jonathan is the author of the illustrated books Two Goats and Election Day , the latter of which is about elections in the United States. Both books were illustrated by Natalia Berezina. You can learn more about Two Goats at https://twogoatsbook.com/ , learn more about Election Day at https://electiondaybook.com/ , and view Jonathan’s Amazon author page at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jonathan-Bernstein/author/B0DC82XN4Z ....

May 06, 202523 minSeason 9Ep. 17

Fantasy writing and storytelling with Bintou “Bin2” Kaba

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Bintou “Bin2” Kaba. Bintou, a creative storyteller, spoken-word poet, and writer of songs and films, is the author of the fantasy books T ragedy in the Tides and Raven: Princess into Warrior , having written both of them under the pen name Bin2 Kaba. You can view Bintou’s Amazon author page at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bin2-Kaba/author/B0DJRTBPXR , listen to Bintou’s spoken-word poetry playlist on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/1i...

Apr 30, 202510 minSeason 9Ep. 16

Self-Publishing and Writing About It with Rodney Miles

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Rodney Miles. Rodney, a self-publishing expert, consultant, and author services provider, is the author of the nonfiction book The Book Dude's Guide to Self-Publishing: The Modern Author . The book is the first in a planned series of books about self-publishing. You can learn more about Rodney and his work at https://rodneymiles.com/ , and you can view Rodney’s Amazon author page at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rodney-Miles/author/B00O41MU36 ....

Apr 30, 202531 minSeason 9Ep. 15

Being A Nurse and Writing About Nursing with Jenn Johnson, RN

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Jennifer A. “Jenn” Johnson, RN. Jenn, who has more than a decade and a half of experience as an emergency room nurse in Canada, is the author of the nonfiction book Nursing Intuition: How to Trust Your Gut, Save Your Sanity and Survive Your Career . Additionally, Jenn has authored numerous journals and care planners, as well as a symptom tracker for heart patients, through her company Rx for Growth. Jenn is not to be confused with the worship si...

Apr 18, 202527 minSeason 9Ep. 14

Narrative Nonfiction Writing, Narcissism, and Intergenerational Trauma with Marie Birtel

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Marie Birtel. Marie, who has experience as a psychological counselor, journalist, university lecturer, and worker in children’s hospices, is the author of the narrative nonfiction book I Love You When… , which is about narcissistic abuse in families. I Love You When… is an English-language translation of Marie’s German-language book, Ich Liebe Dich, Wenn… . You can learn more about Marie and her work at https://mariebirtel.com/ , view Marie’s Am...

Apr 13, 202528 minSeason 9Ep. 13
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