Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs

Rudolf Ruder's father survived Auschwitz and Dachau. His mother grew up in Nazi Germany and, as a young girl, presented flowers to Adolf Hitler. After the Second World War, they met, married and began a new life together in Cleveland, Ohio.In this episode of Author Conversations with me, Chris Dabbs, Rudolf discusses The Long Journey to Cleveland, the book inspired by his parents' extraordinary and very different wartime experiences.His father, Simon, was a Jewish tailor who survived imprisonment in a succession of Nazi concentration camps. His mother, Maria, grew up in Bavaria surrounded by Nazi propaganda. Much of their past remained unspoken while Rudolf was growing up.We talk about his search through concentration camp records, the family stories he uncovered, unexpected acts of humanity, the circumstances in which his parents met and the importance of preserving these accounts for future generations. Rudolf also discusses the further family history he is now researching.CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains sensitive discussion of the Holocaust, antisemitism, Nazi persecution, concentration camps, wartime violence and suffering during the Second World War. Some accounts may be distressing.BOOK: The Long Journey to Cleveland by Rudolf RuderPRESENTER: Chris DabbsWatch the full interview on YouTube:https://youtu.be/yIKW5OZCUEkRudolf Ruder's official Author Conversations page:https://www.author-conversatio...Every book has a story beyond its pages.Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs is an independent interview programme presented by British broadcast journalist, presenter and newsreader Chris Dabbs. With more than two decades of experience in radio, television and digital broadcasting, Chris speaks with established and emerging authors about the lives and stories behind their books.Official website: https://www.author-conversatio...YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorConversationsVerify official communications: https://www.author-conversatio...#RudolfRuder #HolocaustHistory #TheLongJourneyToCleveland #AuthorConversations #ChrisDabbsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support.These are thoughtful, in-depth interviews that give authors the time and space to talk about their work, their lives and what they hope readers will take away.Discover Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs:Official website: https://www.author-conversations.com/Watch the interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorConversationsAuthenticity and verificationTo verify genuine interview invitations, correspondence or requests made on behalf of Author Conversations, visit:https://www.author-conversations.com/verify

(00:00:00) Welcome to Author Conversations (00:00:07) The Golden Castle: A Journey of Self-Discovery (00:01:19) From Childhood Dreams to Adult Pursuits (00:03:20) The Birth of Ronca's Quest (00:04:56) Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Growth (00:11:49) Historical Accuracy and Character Development (00:14:02) The Emotional Journey of Ronca and Others (00:19:49) The Power of Friendship and Support (00:24:05) David Reilly's Journey from Hockey to Writing (00:27:11) Closing Remarks and Contact Information David L. Riley always wanted to write a book. Growing up in Pennsylvania, he loved creating stories, but it would be years before he could devote himself to writing.In this episode of Author Conversations with me, Chris Dabbs, David talks about his background in construction and on the railways, writing with ADHD and dyslexia and the encouragement from friends that helped him finish The Golden Castle.His fantasy novel follows Ronca, a young woman who leaves her family farm in fifteenth-century France to seek a legendary castle said to grant a single wish. We discuss how a friend's experiences helped inspire her character, the roles of family and friendship and why asking for help can matter just as much as finding the courage to move forward.David also discusses his interest in history, his plans for further books and his experience as an ice hockey referee, including a Dallas Stars pre-season game.WATCH THE VIDEO INTERVIEWhttps://youtu.be/kCOqi163W7YDAVID L. RILEY'S EPISODE PAGEhttps://www.author-conversatio...Every book has a story beyond its pages.Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs is an independent interview programme featuring established and emerging authors. Chris Dabbs is a British broadcast journalist, presenter and newsreader with over two decades of radio, TV and digital interviewing experience. Each conversation goes beyond ordinary book promotion to explore the experiences and ideas behind the writing.#AuthorConversations #DavidLRiley #TheGoldenCastle #AuthorInterview #FantasyFictionCHAPTERS:00:00 Introducing David L. Riley and The Golden Castle01:20 Growing up with a love of storytelling02:25 Writing with ADHD and dyslexia03:20 How The Golden Castle began04:35 Creating Ronca and her search for more06:05 Leaving the familiar behind09:20 Friendship and finding courage11:47 Researching fifteenth-century France14:15 Why the story includes loss and hardship15:45 Developing the book with friends17:40 When David nearly gave up writing19:45 Why asking for help matters21:25 Plans for a four-book series24:05 David's extraordinary career in ice hockey26:05 Learning new things and following ambitions27:20 Final thoughts and where to find the bookBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support.These are thoughtful, in-depth interviews that give authors the time and space to talk about their work, their lives and what they hope readers will take away.Discover Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs:Official website: https://www.author-conversations.com/Watch the interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorConversationsAuthenticity and verificationTo verify genuine interview invitations, correspondence or requests made on behalf of Author Conversations, visit:https://www.author-conversations.com/verify

A young Air Force officer sits underground in Kansas, responsible for a Titan II nuclear missile. Decades later, he's writing books about Christianity, faith and personal transformation. How did those very different chapters become part of the same life?Don Youts has been an Air Force missile commander, an academic, a teacher of cross-cultural communication, a community organiser, a church planter and a minister. Now in his 80s, he's an author - despite admitting he doesn't particularly enjoy writing.In this episode of Author Conversations with me, Chris Dabbs, we talk about the responsibility of commanding a nuclear missile complex, a formative experience of faith at the age of seven and the questions that have shaped Don's thinking over the years. We also discuss his book The Man Who Was Wiser, his understanding of Jesus' teaching and what he would tell his younger self.It's a conversation about experience, belief and the possibility of changing direction at any age. Don speaks about his faith from his own Christian perspective.Read more about Don and the interview: https://www.author-conversatio...Don's books: search for Don Youts on Amazon.ABOUT AUTHOR CONVERSATIONSEvery book has a story beyond its pages. Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs is an independent interview programme featuring established and emerging authors. Chris is a British broadcast journalist, presenter and newsreader with more than two decades of interviewing experience across radio, television and digital media. The conversations go beyond the books to explore the people, experiences and ideas behind them.Official website: https://www.author-conversatio...Verify genuine Author Conversations invitations and profiles: https://www.author-conversatio...Watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...#AuthorConversations #DonYouts #ChrisDabbs #TheManWhoWasWiser #FaithAndTransformationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support.These are thoughtful, in-depth interviews that give authors the time and space to talk about their work, their lives and what they hope readers will take away.Discover Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs:Official website: https://www.author-conversations.com/Watch the interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorConversationsAuthenticity and verificationTo verify genuine interview invitations, correspondence or requests made on behalf of Author Conversations, visit:https://www.author-conversations.com/verify

Charles A. Stewart spent 26 years in the US military, including combat deployments and work with Special Operations. Now he's drawing on those experiences to write military thrillers, and some of the events and characters in his novels are based on real people and missions.In this episode of **Author Conversations with me, Chris Dabbs**, Charles talks about his military career, the injuries and PTSD he experienced, and how encouragement from his family led him to begin writing.He tells me how he wrote his first novel, *Cry of the Eagle*, in just 90 days, and how a real sniper mission in Iraq eventually became part of his second book, *Sky Thunder*.We also talk about the people who inspired his fictional Task Force 24, the relationship between Colt Hawkins and Dr Liberty Starr, and how the story has developed across three books, including his latest, *Rogue Vengeance*.It's a conversation about military service, recovery, writing and the experiences that can find their way into fiction.**Watch the full interview on YouTube:**https://www.youtube.com/watch?...**Charles A. Stewart on Author Conversations:**https://www.author-conversatio...**Charles' books:***Cry of the Eagle* - https://a.co/d/0fJLxfoj*Sky Thunder* - https://a.co/d/045SPCI4*Rogue Vengeance* - https://a.co/d/08qt0P5d**About Author Conversations**Author Conversations is an independent interview programme presented by broadcaster and journalist Chris Dabbs, featuring conversations with authors about their lives, experiences and the stories behind their books.Official website: https://www.author-conversatio...To verify genuine Author Conversations invitations and correspondence:https://www.author-conversatio...#AuthorConversations #ChrisDabbs #CharlesAStewart #MilitaryThrillersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support.These are thoughtful, in-depth interviews that give authors the time and space to talk about their work, their lives and what they hope readers will take away.Discover Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs:Official website: https://www.author-conversations.com/Watch the interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorConversationsAuthenticity and verificationTo verify genuine interview invitations, correspondence or requests made on behalf of Author Conversations, visit:https://www.author-conversations.com/verify

What do the ancient petroglyphs of Utah mean - and how much can we really know about the people who made them?In this edition of Author Conversations, I talk to Clay Brough, author of Tales of the Futures Past, about his interest in rock art, the questions raised by the Rochester Creek panel and the ideas that have shaped his research and writing.We discuss the Uintah Basin, possible connections between the markings and the surrounding landscape, and why interpreting images made so long ago is far from straightforward. Clay also talks about the stories and mysteries that have captured his imagination, including those associated with Skinwalker Ranch.It's a conversation about the past, the evidence we have and the different ways people try to make sense of it. Clay's interpretations are his own and should not be mistaken for established archaeological findings.Watch the interview on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?...Clay's Author Conversations page:https://author-conversations.c...Book featured: Tales of the Futures Past by Clay BroughMore interviews and information:https://author-conversations.c...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support.These are thoughtful, in-depth interviews that give authors the time and space to talk about their work, their lives and what they hope readers will take away.Discover Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs:Official website: https://www.author-conversations.com/Watch the interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorConversationsAuthenticity and verificationTo verify genuine interview invitations, correspondence or requests made on behalf of Author Conversations, visit:https://www.author-conversations.com/verify