The Sample Chapter Podcast

The podcast that helps you find your next favorite book. In each episode, an author answers a few questions during a short interview that allows listeners to get to know them better and perhaps hear about their other works. Then the author reads a sample chapter from one of their books.

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Episodes

Ryan J. Pelton: The Boardwalk

Writer, Podcaster, and Pastor extraordinaire Ryan Pelton stops by the show this week giving great writing advice as well as diving into character motivations and emotions. Ryan gives us an intimate look into his life and writing schedule and you are sure to come away with valuable lessons in this episode before he reads a sample chapter from his personal favorite novel, The Boardwalk. Ryan J Pelton's webpage Ryan’s Podcast, The Prolific Writer Ryan on Amazon...

Mar 06, 2018•31 min•Ep. 8

Michael Anderle: Death Becomes Her

This week we had a HUGE fanboy experience in getting to speak one-on-one with Michael Anderle, and hear him read a sample chapter from the book that kicked off his meteoric rise to stardom, "Death Becomes Her"! If you don't know who he is, just check out Amazon's top 100 authors where you'll regularly find him in the top 20! He currently has 33 books in his own name and 100+ titles that he has co-authored while building an ever-expanding universe with other talented authors under his publishing ...

Feb 27, 2018•37 min•Ep. 7

G. A. Edwards: Mirror Images

This week we had the pleasure of speaking with Young Adult author and speaker, G.A. Edwards! Mrs. Edwards is a retired English teacher who now spends her time sharing the joys of literature one word at a time. She writes gritty contemporary thrillers for teens with flawed heroes you’ll want to come out on top. We discuss her very busy schedule, her love of teenagers, and how she's able to write in their voice. Then she reads the first chapter from her book, Mirror Images. You don't want to miss ...

Feb 20, 2018•32 min•Ep. 6

Isaac & Stephanie Flint: Glitch: Whispers In The Code

This week we have the husband and wife duo of, Isaac and Stephanie Flint! Together they've co-authored numerous books and series under their publishing imprint, Infinitas Publishing. They also are avid table-top game creators which tie into their book series and Vice Versa, coming up with amazing storylines, abilities, and characters. We delve into their creative process, the importance of story continuity, and we have a Sample Chapter from their newest book, Glitch: Whispers in the Code! You do...

Feb 12, 2018•32 min•Ep. 5

R. M. Kinder: The Universe Playing Strings

Our guest author today is R.M. Kinder. She has written five novels to date and been published in numerous magazines including North American Review, Passages North, and the New York Times. We have a wonderful discussion on writing in realism and her influences in music and community. Later, she reads a sample chapter from her lovely book, The Universe Playing Strings. R. M. Kinder's website R. M. Kinder on Amazon You can also follow my producer, KayliJoy, on YouTube...

Feb 06, 2018•24 min•Ep. 4

Roger Colby: Come Apart

It's episode Three with SciFi author, blogger, and podcaster, Roger Colby! Not only did I have the privilege of getting to spend time with an old friend in Roger, but he is also my first ever Skype interview for the show. It could've gone better but luckily for me, he's a pro and helped make this one special show. We discuss what inspires his work; how he developed an alien language for his Five Rim series; and touch on his own podcast before diving into a chapter from his book, Come Apart. Roge...

Jan 30, 2018•32 min•Ep. 3

Stan C. Smith: Savage

It's my first author interview with Stan C. Smith! Listen in as we have a wonderful discussion about his life, what makes a good story and what he's got coming up. Then we wrap things up with a sample chapter from Stan's book, Savage. Be sure to check out Stan's website and sign up for his amazing newsletter! Stan's Website

Jan 23, 2018•30 min•Ep. 2

Meet the Host

It's our first episode! This is what to expect going forward from the show where authors will read a "sample chapter" from one of their books.

Jan 15, 2018•16 min•Ep. 1

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