EPISODE 270 - Garnett Kilberg Cohen Author of - Cravings - an expansive vision of humanity that lingers Garnett Kilberg Cohen is the author of four story collections: Cravings (due for release in October 2023); Lost Women, Banished Souls ; How We Move the Air ; and Swarm to Glory . Her chapbook, Passion Tour , was published by Finishing Line Press. Her writing has appeared in The New Yorker online, Rumpus, The Gettysburg Review, Witness, The Literary Review, StoryQuarterly, The Antioch Review an...
Nov 07, 2023•41 min•Ep. 270
EPISODE 269 - BettyJoyce Nash - Crafting A Story, Creating Characters and In a World of Environmental Change BettyJoyce's novel, Everybody Here is Kin, forthcoming in 2023 from Madville Publishing. Here's how writers describe BettyJoyce's book: "In her beautiful Everybody Here is Kin, BettyJoyce Nash has laid bare the ways our blood betrays and restores us. The book is a powerful exploration of love's shadowy forms, and the ways our relationships are as shaped by desire ...
Nov 06, 2023•36 min•Ep. 269
EPISODE 268 - Becky Burroughs - This is Next Chapter Living - resources and services to equip and empower you as a leader This is Next Chapter Living I have held a variety of leadership roles for 40+ years, as a small business owner, non-profit leader, and in several different church ministry roles. I know first-hand that your leadership role is hard work. It is not enough to be good at what you do; you have to also know how to lead and develop those under your leadership. I became a certified l...
Nov 05, 2023•40 min•Ep. 268
EPISODE 267 - CB Strul - From Actor to Author, World Building, Character Development and Why You Should Have a Team As An Author Book: The Ancient Ones is a Science Fiction adventure that takes place on Earth 100,000 years ago. It is the survival tale of a teenage girl named Blue Flower who escapes into the wilderness as her tribe is captured by an opposing clan. Out in the far reaches of the desert landscape, she is rescued by a being from another world and the two of them form a bond through m...
Nov 04, 2023•38 min•Ep. 267
EPISODE 266 - Kyllie Martin - From Grief to Joy, Unlocking a Joy Filled Life Meet Kyllie, a debut author with a passion for storytelling, the Word of God, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. As a wife, mother, and friend, she brings warmth and connection to every relationship she cultivates. A church leader and speaker, Kyllie is passionate about empowering women and seeing the church embrace the fullness of the Kingdom. Recently returning to New Zealand after completing ministry school in Cali...
Nov 03, 2023•36 min•Ep. 266
EPISODE 265 - Stephanie Cotta - Editing Tips, Betta Readers and Her Book - The Conjurer's Curse Stephanie Cotta writes epic fantasy and is the award-winning author of the young adult fantasy novel The Conjurer’s Curse. After discovering the world of Star Wars and the land of Narnia at a young age, her love of Sci-fi/Fantasy has been undying ever since. She loves writing stories of hope amidst insurmountable odds. Her goal as an author is to create realistic characters who struggle, who fail...
Nov 02, 2023•33 min•Ep. 265
EPISODE 264 - Donna Edman - Women of Wisdom - A Book of Photos and Stories of Women and Capturing Legacy Hello, I'm Donna. I want to know you. Anyone can click a camera. I spend extra time connecting with you because I want to tell your story, your vision. What is it that brings you joy? An aura of contentment can be elicited by a sweet thought of a child. A bold gaze can be conjured by sharing a vision for the future. Some people like to talk. Some people need to run, dance, or sit thought...
Nov 01, 2023•35 min•Ep. 264
EPISODE 263 - Angela R Hughes - Returning Guest - Working With a Writing Coach, Publishing 101 and Author Tool Suggestions Angela R. Hughes is a historical fantasy author based in Waco, Texas. It has been her ambition to write stories that grip and inspire the readers, alluring them into myth and legend. Angela believes in the power of storytelling, as dynamic and inspiring tales have been told for thousands of years. She has always been inspired by mythologies and legends of the hero’s quest, a...
Oct 30, 2023•48 min•Ep. 263
BONUS - Dave's Book Suggestion for November - Storyworthy - Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling by Matthew Dicks A five-time Moth GrandSLAM winner and bestselling novelist shows how to tell a great story — and why doing so matters. Whether we realize it or not, we are always telling stories. On a first date or job interview, at a sales presentation or therapy appointment, with family or friends, we are constantly narrating events and interpreting ...
Oct 27, 2023•11 min
BONUS - National Podcast Post Month - Release a Podcast Episode Every Day in November - NaPodPoMo National Podcast Post Month is celebrating 16 years! Join the 30 days of podcasting fun starting on November 1st! Learn more at www.napodpomo.org Interested in listening to the daily NaPodPoMo LIVE show? Visit www.napodpomo.live Use the hashtag #napodpomo and share your experiences with one another and to have fun! ___ https://livingthenextchapter.com/ Support the show ___ https://livingthenex...
Oct 27, 2023•10 min
EPISODE 262 - Lauren Eckhardt - The Power of a Story, Joining a Writer's Group and How Ghostwriting Transforms About Lauren Lauren is an award-winning and best-selling author and CEO, ghostwriter, and book coach at Burning Soul Press. She’s also the mama to two little guys who are her why that drives her every day. She’s an advocate for determined and passionate writers who listen to their soul’s calling and the number one cheerleader for authors who want to share their life through a story...
Oct 27, 2023•47 min•Ep. 262
EPISODE 261 - Eric Guttmann - The ABC's of Writing Your Book, Fat Loss After 40, and Building Coaching into Your Author Journey First it’s five pounds, then ten. Before long, you find yourself fifty pounds overweight and relying on motivation to magically melt the pounds—only your motivation is gone. Perhaps you’ve always struggled with weight gain. Or maybe this was never a concern until your forties. For most of us, though, weight gain is a constant battle that becomes harder to win the o...
Oct 25, 2023•56 min•Ep. 261
EPISODE 260 - Aly Bird - Grief Allyship - the act of supporting and advocating for those who are grieving by providing unconditional love, empowerment, and deep reverence for their experience My Story When I was thirty the person that I loved and trusted the most in this world died without any warning or time to prepare. I wasn’t left with just heartbreak and longing, I was leftover in a world that no longer made sense to me anymore and sensations in my body that were foreign, involuntary and ha...
Oct 23, 2023•49 min•Ep. 260
EPISODE 259 - Steve Lubetkin - The Business of Podcasting - A Book For All Podcasters ABOUT THE BOOK Two of the pioneers in podcasting have joined forces to co-author The Business of Podcasting: How to Take Your Podcasting Passion from the Personal to the Professional, which focuses on the business aspects of producing audio programs for the Web. The book is now available in trade paperback at this link. It is also on the Amazon Kindle, for instant purchase and download. The authors are Donna Pa...
Oct 20, 2023•39 min•Ep. 259
JF Hughes - Author of the Tragic Romance Novel - The Gardens of Byzantium Set in 622 A.D. during the decades-long war between the Persian and Eastern Roman empires, The Gardens of Byzantium offers a unique backdrop for a tragic love story. The main characters, Asana and Antonius, are on opposing sides of the war, which began before Asana was even born. Her entire life has been one of turmoil and change. Every year found her uprooted and brought to another foreign land to live an austere life in ...
Oct 19, 2023•37 min•Ep. 279
EPISODE 258 - Sabrina Hammonds - How an Agency Can Help You Get On More Podcasts, Learn How to be a better guest More about our guest - I absolutely love hearing about what God is doing in the lives of people. And even more than that, I am passionate about helping others fulfill their purpose and expand their reach. Hello…I’m Sabrina I am a wife and mother of 4 and I just recently gained a beautiful new daughter. I chose to step away from working full time as a teacher in order to be home more w...
Oct 18, 2023•45 min•Ep. 258
EPISODE 257 - Angela R Hughes - When A Story Won't Leave You Alone - Fantasy and History Collide in this new Trilogy Angela R. Hughes is a historical fantasy author based in Waco, Texas. It has been her ambition to write stories that grip and inspire the readers, alluring them into myth and legend. Angela believes in the power of storytelling, as dynamic and inspiring tales have been told for thousands of years. She has always been inspired by mythologies and legends of the hero’s quest, an...
Oct 16, 2023•45 min•Ep. 257
EPISODE 256 - Megan Nolan - The Warrior's Journey, Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Entrepreneur Transform Your Business and Life With the Ancient Wisdom Of Yoga- Even If You Can’t Touch Your Toes, Stand On One Foot, or Quiet Your Mind For Longer Than 3 Seconds! Discover 7 timeless tools for sustainable success in the new book: "The Warrior's Journey" https://thewarriorsjourneybook.com/ https://www.megan-nolan.com/ ___ https://livingthenextchapter.com/ podcast produced by: https...
Oct 13, 2023•42 min•Ep. 256
EPISODE 255 - Wayne McDaniel - A Children's Trilogy Written in the Car - Working with an Illustrator and A Great Publisher Wayne McDaniel is a grandfather of two. He and his wife, Jude, live in a beautiful log house in Lawrence Kansas, along with their dog Trek. He loves to bicycle and hike. Wayne says, “A day in the mountains is worth a thousand days in the office!” Wayne has travelled all over the world, including Iceland, Italy, India, Kyrgyzstan, China, Australia, Mexico and Central Ame...
Oct 11, 2023•30 min•Ep. 255
EPISODE 254 - Laurence Braun-Woodbury - Author of Glamorous Failures - a funny, tightly plotted page-turner of a novel Laurence Braun-Woodbury is a writer of fiction. His debut novel Glamorous Failures is available now. Glamorous Failures is a tapestry of interwoven narratives that build elegantly on one another to create a thrilling, emotionally resonant whole. Its vivid, distinctive characters are brimming with vivacity and deeply felt humanity. This narrative-driven hopepunk dramedy is a rema...
Oct 09, 2023•41 min•Ep. 254
EPISODE 253 - Danyelle Cedar - Dear Thomas - A Memoir That Addresses Addiction and Relationships What is it like to be in love with a drug addict? Danyelle Cedar learns the answer to this question the hard way, never leaving her partner's side through an endless cycle of relapse and recovery, holding desperately onto hope. And she battles her own addictions in her efforts to save him: her addiction to being needed, her addiction to success, her addiction to proving others wrong, and her add...
Oct 06, 2023•48 min•Ep. 253
EPISODE 252 - AJ Forget - The Buslife Kitchen - Cuisine for the Modern Nomad Our mission is to craft and share cuisine for the modern nomad. We live in Sweet Bea, our short bus, and turn out both gourmet fare and easy, weeknight recipes from our tiny kitchen and 3-burner stove. The goal is to empower you to realize that cooking excellent food in a tiny kitchen is not only possible, but easy, and that the rewards are certainly worth the effort. In the autumn of 2017, Andy left a career as a wildl...
Oct 04, 2023•27 min•Ep. 252
EPISODE 251 - Christa Joy - Powerful Whispers - A 7-Week Journey Discovering Who You are To God Christa Joy Spaeth is the founder of Christa Joy Ministries. It was in 2022 when Minnesota-based author Christa received a compelling message from God. In a prayer cabin called “Whisper,” He prompted her to write a seven-week devotional. Since then, Christa’s eyes, heart, and ears were opened to more whispers, so that she may start fulfilling her new purpose of helping the hurting and share the love o...
Oct 02, 2023•41 min•Ep. 251
BONUS - Audible Book Suggestion - Beyond Powerful Radio by Valerie Geller Beyond Powerful Radio is a complete guide to becoming a powerful communicator for radio, Internet, TV, public speaking - for anyone who wants to learn to communicate powerfully. It's a cookbook for communicators and broadcasters to improve. It's practical; it's easy. You'll find techniques to create content, produce and host a show, grow an audience, news gathering, coverage of investigative and breakin...
Oct 01, 2023•10 min
EPISODE 250 - Izabella Whitney - Ten Year Old Author Launches Her First Book and Shares Her Message With The World The Book: When in Doubt...Don't Freak Out Are you a middle schooler who wants to build successful study skills? Look no further than "When in Doubt…Don't Freak Out! A Middle Schooler's Guide to Building Successful Study Skills" by middle schooler Izabella Whitney. With this book, you'll discover the study tools you need to have confidence in your abilit...
Sep 29, 2023•22 min•Ep. 250
EPISODE 249 - Meliza Farndell - Getting Untangled - are you still keep tripping over your bad habits and self-destructive behaviours Hi there! I am Meliza. I am a wife and mum of two awesome kids. Life is full here in Preston, UK. When I am not running the household or playing taxi, I am writing books, developing courses, and coaching people – helping them to walk in freedom; in their true identity and purpose. I love what I do and I enjoy my life – but this was not always how I would tell my st...
Sep 27, 2023•48 min•Ep. 249
EPISODE 248 - Lois A Ivory - UnEqually Yoked My Testimony my Healing - How Others Influence Your Life Lois A. Ivory was born in Battle Creek, Michigan and grew up as the eldest of 7 siblings in a two-parent household on the westside of Detroit, attending schools in the area before going on to Wayne Community College. She is a certified Esthetician, a p rofessional makeup artist for the living and deceased, a Permanent Makeup Artist, a Notary Public and Wedding Officiant and currently the CEO of ...
Sep 25, 2023•41 min•Ep. 248
EPISODE 247 - Debbie R Weiss - Caregiver right out of high school, Serving Others and Neglecting Herself Hello, I'm Debbie... For most of my life, my set of beliefs was fairly consistent with my upbringing and life experience. Certainly, all of us are shaped by the people, places, and circumstances of our lives. I was not one to ever question those beliefs. I just assumed they were correct and to be quite honest, I never really gave it any thought. My life changed forever the day after I gr...
Sep 22, 2023•59 min•Ep. 247
EPISODE 246 - Jared Brenchley - The Use of A.I. in Writing his book on Finding Off-Market Properties We look at using A.I. to help write your book, Jared's author journey, what he has learned writing his book https://linktr.ee/askjared ___ https://livingthenextchapter.com/ podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/ Support the show ___ https://livingthenextchapter.com/ podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/ Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup ...
Sep 20, 2023•43 min•Ep. 246
EPISODE 245 - Nathan Wall - Kindle Vella Stories - The Adventures of Rascal Boy and Marionette The Adventures of Rascal Boy and Marionette - Popularity isn't a Superpower. Mary Alexander and her brother Joey have lives full of secrets. None more important than their Dad's true identity. When a group of B-list villains take over their school, and Dad isn't there to save the day, Mary and Joey act instinctively, but with devastating consequences. They soon learn there's no dabb...
Sep 18, 2023•50 min•Ep. 245
