The Sample Chapter Podcast

Our new format returns with episode 236 and our guest, Ryan Morgan Miller! This week, Ryan is back for an exciting, and hilarious sample chapter of his debut novel, The Vain Curse! Ryan Morgan Miller website with social media links! The Vain Curse on Amazon The Russell Hustle Podcast Pop Goes the Culture Network Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Contact the show via email at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com

Our new format kicks off with episode 235 and our special guest, Ryan Morgan Miller! Ryan may be a first-time author, but he's no slouch when it comes to podcasting with almost 10 years of experience. In today's episode, we'll be discussing his podcast shows along with our mutual admiration of Kurt Russell, the story behind his debut novel, "feeling" out your story as you write and writing for yourself. Then come back next week for an exciting sample chapter of, The Vain Curse read by Ryan! Ryan Morgan Miller website with social media links! The Vain Curse on Amazon The Russell Hustle Podcast Pop Goes the Culture Network Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Jason's St. Jude's Push-up Challenge May 2023 Contact the show via email at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 234 brings a unique new story with indie comic creator, J.P. Plack! We're discussing why/how to audition artists, finding your story voice, why the early 20th century is the most fascinating era, and what is eudaimonia? Noirlem & JP Plack on Indiegogo Noirlem on Amazon & Barnes & Noble JP Plack YouTube & Twitter Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter for 10% 0ff!) Pop Goes the Culture Network Contact the show via email at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com

We're back with episode 233 and special guest author, Erick Mertz! Erick is a paranormal mystery author, writing consultant, ghostwriter, and podcaster, and we're discussing all this in the episode. We're also talking about dealing with setbacks, the world of ghostwriting, and writing a series. Erick Mertz Linktree site Forgotten Shadows in Bookfunnel The Strange Air series on Amazon Writer Craft Podcast Pop Goes the Culture Network Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Contact the show via email at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com

An old friend of the show, Brian W. Peterson, returns for episode 232! In this episode, we're discussing series bibles, cliffhangers vs a satisfying ending, fan films, and his new book, The Nova Quadrant! Brian W Peterson's website The Nova Quadrant on Amazon Brian's previous episodes, 65 "Wager of Death" and 187 "Paper Doll" Brian on Facebook & Twitter Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Pop Goes the Culture Network Contact the show via email at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com

Award-winning Urban Fantasy author, Dennis K Crosby is our excellent guest for episode 231 of the show! It's a fabulous discussion about capturing moments of authenticity, celebrating success both in work and life, the importance of writer's groups, and how he uses his background as a Private Investigator in his writing! All this plus a short, deep dive into our favorite cigars are just a click away! Dennis K Crosby website and blog with social media links Death's Legacy on Amazon No Bad Books Press Planet Comicon Pop Goes the Culture Network Writer's Block Coffee (use coupon SampleChapter for 10% off!) Contact the show via email at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 230 brings to us a truly multi-faceted author and podcaster, Valerie Ihsan! Listen in as we have a heartfelt discussion on grieving, finding your voice, the perfect writing day, and a glimpse at her newest book! Valerie Ihsan Author site & Story Analyst site (both have social media links) You Can't Dance A Lie on Amazon The Writer Craft Podcast Pop Goes the Culture Network Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Check out the many styles of Sample Chapter swag at Tee Public! Contact the show via email at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com.

We're bringing January to a close with episode 229 and cross-genre author, Evelyn Puerto! In this episode, we'll be discussing why she hated writing in her earlier years and what changed her mind, writing misconceptions, how her time in other countries led to important lessons and inspired much of her writing and so much more! Evelyn Puerto's website and blog Outlawed Myth series on Amazon Connect with Evelyn on Twitter and Instagram Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Pop Goes the Culture Network Sample Chapter Podcast Tee Public Store Contact the show at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com

Our first author interview of 2023 brings a man with numerous titles associated with his name! Andy Howard is a Speaker, Podcaster, Health Coach, Counselor, former Youth Minister, and now, Author! Join us as we discuss self-doubt and depression, his writing process, and the incredible journey from concept to completion, along with the value of a mentor along the way. All this and so much more are just a click away! Andy Howard's website with social media and podcast links Andy Howard on Amazon Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter to save 10%!) Pop Goes the Culture Network Contact the show via email at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com.

A short but sweet return to kick off a 6th year of the show! Jason provides an update on the show's history, what's to come in the year ahead, and gives a little insight into how his own writing has been going. Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter to save 10%!) Pop Goes the Culture Network Show your support for the show with merchandise from TeePublic!

Happy Thanksgiving! For episode 226, we welcome back a great friend of the show author and podcaster, Chuck Buda! We're discussing finding your author voice, dealing with imposter syndrome, writing to your genre, identifying the tropes/lingo that goes with it, and so much more! Chuck Buda's Website Chuck's profile and books on Amazon, BookBub, and Goodreads Chuck on Twitter and Facebook Pop Goes the Culture Network Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Contact the show via email at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com.

Episode 225 welcomes back to the show, edgy, horror-comedy author, Frank J. Edler! Frank and Jason have a nice long chat catching up on all of his latest books, his passion for cryptocurrency (and where to get actual Catcoin), using our fears as writing inspiration, and so much more! Frank J. Edler website with social media links Reg E. Rat exclusively on Godless Frank J. Edler on Amazon Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Pop Goes the Culture Network Doing NaNoWriMo? Send Jason a buddy request! Contact the show via email at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 224 brings back an early guest of the show along with a very special new book. G.A. Edwards joins us to discuss the anthology she, and the Writers of Warrensburg just released! Tune in as we discuss the process of bringing fourteen authors' stories together, how the anthology was developed and edited, and why it's good for an author to have connections with the police! That and so much more await you in this week's exciting new episode! Hawthorn Creek on Amazon GA Edwards on Facebook Writers of Warrensburg website Writer's Block Coffee (10% off with coupon code SampleChapter!) Pop Goes the Culture Network Contact the show via email at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com.

It's been a bit since my last episode but I'm back with an all-new episode featuring Indie-Horror author, Tom Duffy! We'll be discussing writing to music, inspiration, discovery writing to the end and so much more! Plus, for those who regularly follow the show, I explain a little about where I've been and what I've been dealing with since the last episode. Tom Duffy on Amazon Tom Duffy on BookBub Tom's social media links include Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Pop Goes the Culture Network

Episode 222 welcomes back previous guest, SciFi author, Victor Acquista! This time we're talking about book two of his new series, The saga of Venom & Flame along with how he developed the story with so many subgenres in mind, bringing thought-provoking ideas and lessons into a story, how the book started as just one novel, and more! Victor Acquista website Revelation on Amazon Follow Victor on Twitter, Facebook, and/or Instagram! Scrivener (use code CHAPTER to save 20%!) Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter to save 10%!) Pop Goes the Culture Network Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee! Come see Jason at Primitive Olde Crow and Winery this Saturday Sept 10th! Contact the show via email at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com or leave a voicemail by calling 1-660-851-1146!

My guest for episode 221 is a Toy Hall of Fame recipient and all-around legend in the toy-making business, Jeffrey Breslow! Mr. Breslow joins us to discuss his new biography, A Game Maker's Life, and share some inciteful, entertaining stories about his life and career. We also discuss the importance of failure, the power of a teacher's influence, a little on the difference between video games and family board games, and too much more to put here so click that button and listen in now! Jeffrey Breslow's website & Gallery A Game Maker's Life on Amazon Jeffrey Breslow on Twitter and Facebook Scrivener (use code CHAPTER to save 20%!) Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter to save 10%!) Pop Goes the Culture Network Please support the show at our all-new Buy Me A Coffee page! Contact the show via email at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com or leave a voicemail by calling 1-660-851-1146.

Episode 220 goes to one of our favorite places to visit, England with debut author and poet, Sarra Culleno! We'll be hearing from Sarra on how she began writing and how she writes, having the patience to wait for a book to be "right", and how she blends multiple genre stories within one book while maintaining a connective tissue that pulls them all together. This and so much more are just a PLAY button click away! Sarra Culleno on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Sarra Culleno's book, Bonds on Amazon and Waterstones.com Scrivener (use coupon CHAPTER to save 20%!) Writer's Block Coffee (use coupon SampleChapter for 10% off!) Pop Goes the Culture Network Contact the show via email at samplechapterpodcst@gmail.com or leave a voicemail by calling, 1-660-851-1146.

In episode 219, we take a trip back to the time of excess in the 80s with debut novelist, Diane Cohen Schnieder! Diane's first book, Andrea Hoffman Goes All In, has been called the "Devil Wears Prada" meets "Wall Street"; in this interview, we'll discuss how that story came to life. We're also talking about learning how to write while writing, writing in the library, finding the real beginning to your story and so much more! Diane Cohen Schneider's website with social media links Andrea Hoffman Goes All In on Amazon Scrivener (use coupon CHAPTER for 20% off!) Writer's Block Coffee (use coupon SampleChapter for 10% off) Pop Goes the Culture Network Contact the show via email at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com or leave me a voicemail by calling 1-660-851-1146.

In episode 218 we are joined by debut teen author sensation, A.Y. Johlin! Listen as she discusses world-building, her writing process, rewriting the entire book, and so much more followed by an immersive chapter reading from our delightful guest author! It's a lovely interview with great tips and a few laughs so hurry and click play right now! AY Johlin website with social media links AY Johlin on Amazon and Goodreads Scrivener (use code CHAPTER for 20% off!) Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Pop Goes the Culture Network Contact the show via email at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com or leave me a voicemail by calling 1-660-851-1146.

Episode 217 brings back a previous guest author, Steve L. Clark! After catching up with his last book, we dive into things like author mentors, hidden surprises found in "pantsing" your story, promoting our books, and more. Steve L. Clark pages on Amazon, Goodreads, and BookBub Follow Steve on Twitter Scrivener (save 20% with coupon code CHAPTER) Writer's Block Coffee (use coupon code SampleChapter) Pop Goes the Culture Network Contact the show via email at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com or leave a voicemail by calling 1-660-851-1146.