Podcast: 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.

Interview with Roy “Griff” Griffis

Episode 241 of the show features storyteller, Roy “Griff” Griffis. In this interview, Roy and Jason discuss developing the discipline to write early in the morning, going wherever your imagination/muse takes you, how having a lot of job experience…

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Greg Hallmark: Jump

Episode 240 brings part 2 of our feature with Greg Hallmark and his debut SciFi novel, Jump: The Robert March Chronicles. As mentioned last week, Greg is providing a fascinating sample chapter read by an AI generator that you must hear to believe….

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Interview with Greg Hallmark

Episode 239 introduces us to web designer, college instructor, US Army veteran, and now writer, Greg Hallmark! Greg joins us to discuss various subjects such as the hero’s journey, the creative process, and we’ll hear all about the world of his first…

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Shanti Hershenson: The Bane of Angelfall Academy

Episode 238 returns once again with Shanti Hersenson! This time it’s her sample chapter reading from her latest book, The Bane of Angelfall Academy.   (with social media links)  (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Contact the show…

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Shanti Hershenson Return interview!

Episode 237 brings back teen-author sensation, Shanti Hershenson! Last time she was here she’d just finished her 8th book. Now she’s discussing her 14th and beyond! We’re also talking about fixing plot holes, live book events, the challenge of…

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Ryan Morgan Miller: The Vain Curse (part 2)

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!  with social media links!  (use code SampleChapter for…

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Ryan Morgan Miller: The Vain Curse

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…

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J.P. Plack: Noirlem

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 on & …

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Erick Mertz: Forgotten Shadows

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…

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Brian W. Peterson: The Nova Quadrant

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’s previous episodes,  and Brian…

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