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Living The Next Chapter: Inspiring Conversations with Amazing Authors and Writers - Better Questions, Better Conversations, Better Connections
Are you an avid reader or an aspiring writer seeking inspiration to embark on your own literary journey? Look no further! Welcome to "Living The Next Chapter," the podcast that celebrates the world of books and writing. Join us as we connect you with captivating authors who have mastered the art of storytelling.
Each episode promises an enlightening conversation with writers who share their personal writing journeys, struggles, triumphs, and valuable insights into the craft. Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or just starting to put pen to paper, our podcast is your ultimate source for writing tips, techniques, and industry know-how.
Unearth the secrets to creating compelling characters, crafting engaging plotlines, and polishing your prose."Living The Next Chapter" is more than just a podcast; it's a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about books and writing.
We warmly invite aspiring authors, seasoned writers, and everyone in between to share this journey with us. Whether you want to learn from the best or showcase your own expertise, we are always on the lookout for great guests!
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EPISODE 686 - Richard Walter - DEADPAN is a funny novel about an unfunny subject - Hate speech and bigotry Richard Walter is an author of best-selling fiction and nonfiction, celebrated storytelling educator, screenwriter, script consultant, lecturer and retired professor who led the screenwriting program in the film school at UCLA for several decades. He has written scripts for the major studios and television networks; lectured on screenwriting and storytelling and conducted master classes...
EPISODE 685 - Scott Hatfield - The Shadow of Cáelunárra, Semi-Clean and NO SPICE - Epic Dark Immersive Fantasy About the author Scott A. Hatfield Jr. is a lifelong storyteller, political scientist, and avid hiker who blends myth, emotion, and world-shaping prophecy into his writing. Based in the Intermountain West, Scott draws inspiration from the raw landscapes of Utah, his academic studies, and the human struggles that echo through history. He earned his Master of Public Administrati...
EPISODE 684 - Cyndi Brec - THE THERANS SERIES, hidden truths, the weight of untold legends, and the power of preserving the past while daring to shape the future My name is Cyndi Brec. I love writing my heroine into dangerous webs of deception while I sip French vanilla iced coffee. I'm an avid reader turned YA fantasy romance writer with a strong background in Recreational Therapy who has penned The Therans Series. I have never thought of myself as an author, more of a storyteller. During m...
Episode 393 - Adam Nimoy - The Most Human, Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy Adam was born during the Eisenhower administration to Leonard and Sandra Zoberblatt Nimoy. He attended the University Elementary School, a “lab school” run by UCLA, where he was subjected to numerous psychological experiments. The experimentation continued at UC Berkeley in the form of mind-altering substances from which he may, or may not, have fully recovered. In a state of absolute certainty, Adam attended...
EPISODE 683 - Anson Joaquin - Author of Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction and Epic Fantasy - The Infernal Age series Anson Joaquin joins the show from Roanoke, Virginia, a mountain town he describes with both affection and humor. While the location may have been jokingly dismissed by others, it provides the peaceful setting where Anson balances family life, a full time job, and his work as a novelist. Anson shares how his love of storytelling began early. As a child he was introduced to fanta...
EPISODE 682 - Ben Schenkman - Author of The Devil You Know Series, Representation and Stories That Include All Voices Ben Schenkman likes many things in life: his 20-pound Maine coon cat, his family, his coffee, and his eclectic hobbies—not necessarily in that order. Ben also likes to play devil’s advocate in his urban fantasy books by exploring the gray areas of good and evil with questions like, “Does the end really justify the means? Or is it all simply black and white?” Ben leaves these...
EPISODE 681 - Lisa Cheek - Twenty-five year career editing feature films and TV, The Big Day Lisa Cheek’s writing career began after a twenty-five year career editing feature films and TV commercials. Her first memoir, “Sit, Cinderella, Sit”, was a People Magazine pick, an Amazon Bestseller, made Zibby’s Most Anticipated Books for 2025 and was a Next Generation Indy Award finalist in Women’s Literature. She’s written for both radio and television and is published in LA Poets and Writers Co...
E109 - Greg Cagle - How to grow a culture that embraces our unique weirdness Greg Cagle isn’t for everyone. Some might say he’s an acquired taste. They might even say he’s one weird dude. Over the course of his entrepreneurial career, he has started five successful businesses in industries as diverse as real estate development, engineering and tech, food services and hospitality, and advertising and marketing. Everything he’s ever done, he’s built from ground zero. He knows what it feels l...
EPISODE 85 - Our Empty Nest and Doing Life With Your Adult Children For me as a Dad I sensed this empty nest state would equate freedom, my wife Jen has a different take on this - everything and everyone revolved around Jen with the kids here - she knew her role in all of our lives (mine included) now that keep the plates spinning season is over, and it feels strange. I heard our guest on another podcast and he was talking to our situation - he had such wisdom and a heart for what we are ...
EPISODE 60 - Lauren MacLean Author of Me and My Sit Spot - Find your spot in nature About the author Lauren MacLean, an accomplished author and educator, is the creative force behind the Amazon Bestselling children's picture book, "Me and My Sit Spot," and "Finding Common Ground," as well as Sitting With Nature: An Educator's Guide to Sit Spots. With a vibrant background as an elementary school teacher, outdoor educational consultant, and presenter, Lauren is deeply committed to bringing the ...
EPISODE 42 - Dr. Jenelle Kim - Myung Sung - The Korean Art of Living Meditation Myung Sung introduces the Korean art of living meditation as the way to achieve a life of balance and happiness. Using eight simple keys, listeners can enjoy all the calming, positive benefits of meditation in every minute of every day. You can experience calm mindfulness in every moment of every day. Most forms of meditation ask us to be still and quiet, to take time away from our busy lives, and forget about o...
EPISODE 10 In this episode of Living the Next Chapter we speak with Author and retired NYPD, Vic Ferrari about his multiple books giving readers a behind the badge view of life as an NYPD Officer and Detective. Author Vic Ferrari is a retired New York City Police Department detective with the hamstrings of a twenty-year-old. A survivor of an Irish father and Italian mother, Vic loves a cold beer and insists on you removing your shoes when entering his home. When he's not writing, he's picki...
EPISODE 237 - Stewart Lee - Me and My Addiction - one man’s battle to break free from a life heavily impacted by alcoholism About our Guest - I grew up in Exeter, Devon and lived with my parents and 2 older sisters. I didn't really have a troubled life but from a young age I discovered alcohol and my journey into addiction began. Drugs and alcohol consumed my life from that point on. It got so bad that I thought I would either end up in prison, a psychiatric unit or dead. Either by someone...
BONUS - Surrender, An Audiobook by Bono of U2 - Dave's Audible Recommendation Surrender, An Audiobook by Bono of U2 - Dave's Audible Recommendation Bono—artist, activist, and the lead singer of Irish rock band U2—has written a memoir: honest and irreverent, intimate and profound, Surrender is the story of the remarkable life he’s lived, the challenges he’s faced, and the friends and family who have shaped and sustained him. Narrated by the author, Surrender is an intimate, immersive listen...
EPISODE 680 - John Newton - Historical science fiction, a stone that heals anything, look-alikes, and time travelers losing their tools About John Newton Born in Simi Valley, California, John Newton attended twelve different schools until he finally got it right and was graduated from a high school on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The Cypriots soon realized it was in their national interest to ship John back to the United States. He meandered through college until the administration br...
EPISODE 679 - Eric Nierstedt - Author of the urban fantasy series, the pantheon saga About the author Eric Nierstedt grew up in central New Jersey, raised on a healthy diet of TV, comic books, and way, way too many books. As a child, he constantly daydreamed about his favorite stories, and re-adapting them to accommodate the early characters he was creating (and really, who didn't think that Lord of the Rings could use more characters?). In high school, Eric started the early drafts of what ...
EPISODE 678 - Robert Howell - Canadian Author of the Gothic Horror, Blood Castle, the sequel to Blood Mansion Robert Howell has a range of skills and experiences, having studied Business Administration in college while taking courses in literature, poetry, cartography, and supernatural studies. After completing college, he joined the military to satisfy his urge to travel across Canada and various parts of Europe. Following his military service, he spent 40 years in real estate, starting a...
EPISODE 368 - Milton Sithole - Dominate Your Potential - Break Free from Self-Defeating Thinking, Lost Boys "Dominate Your Potential: Break Free from Self-Defeating Thinking." Unpacking how we communicate, empathize, and behave unveiling biases, assumptions, and vulnerabilities. This self-awareness elevates communication and empathy, crucial for establishing healthier professional relationships. Introspection fuels self-awareness, enhances decision-making, and catalyzes personal...
EPISODE 677 - Peter Cotton - Tales from Frank the Snake for Children from a Doctor, Grandfather and Storyteller Peter Cotton is a retired physician living on Dewees Island in South Carolina, writing fun books for young children about Fred the lovable snake and his friends. Peter grew up in England where the first tale was conceived long ago as a bedtime story for his then young children about how (not) to cross the road. When they had their kids, they asked what happened to “Fred-Fred”. Pet...
EPISODE 676 - Jennifer Celeste Briggs - Watching Sarah Rise - A Journey of Thriving With Autism Jennifer Celeste Briggs has a BA in English Literature from Swarthmore college. She lives in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband and two daughters. Her daughter Sarah has a genetic anomaly and autism. When Sarah was four, Jenny decided to run a Son-Rise Program for her, calling it Sarah-Rise, and training at the Autism Treatment Center of America. The Son-Rise Program is a loving child-centered appr...
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