The Sample Chapter Podcast

Find your next favorite book here on the podcast where readers hear authors read a chapter, or two, of their book after a brief interview. Hosted by thriller author, Jason A. Meuschke Are you an author or would like to recommend an author for the show? Email us at [email protected] and let Jason know! You can also text or leave a voicemail at 660-851-1146 and it could be in the next episode! Find out more about Jason on his website at https://www.jasonameuschke.com

Interview with Joshua Rutherford 09/26/2023

Interview with Joshua Rutherford Episode 245 features a fun chat with screenwriter and fantasy author, Joshua K. Rutherford! Jason and Josh will be discussing projecting yourself onto characters (usually unintentional lol), delayed gratification, balancing writing projects, developing empathy for characters, embracing uniqueness and so much more! (use code Sample Chapter for 10% off!) Contact the show via email at /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/28145189

Brian Fitzpatrick: Disruption 09/06/2023

Brian Fitzpatrick: Disruption Episode 244 brings part 2 of our feature with award-winning screenwriter and author, Brian Fitzpatrick! This week Brian brings us a riveting sample chapter with a fantastic soundtrack playing in the background. Make sure to click the links below for everything Brian and his books! with social media links (use code Sample Chapter for 10% off!) Contact the show via email at /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/27956355

Interview with Brian Fitzpatrick 08/29/2023

Interview with Brian Fitzpatrick Award-winning screenwriter, and author, Brian Fitzpatrick is our groovy guest for episode 243! We go all over the place during the interview discussing topics such as paranormal investigation, screenwriting for TV, movies and novels, rock bands, Night of the Living Dead, writing the dream project, and Brian sprinkles in some wonderful nuggets of writing advice along the way. with social media links (use code Sample Chapter for 10% off!) Contact the show via email at /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/27879960

Roy M Griffis: The Thing From HR 08/15/2023

Roy M Griffis: The Thing From HR Episode 242 brings back Roy "Griff" Griffis for a sample chapter from his best-selling Cthulhu Amalgamated series, The Thing from HR! Be sure to wrap your tentacles around this one right after hearing this sample! with social media links (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Contact the show via email at /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/27757530

Interview with Roy "Griff" Griffis 08/08/2023

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 helped with his writing career, NOT writing B.S. and so much more! with social media links (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Contact the show via email at /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/27684861

Greg Hallmark: Jump 07/26/2023

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. Don't forget to follow Greg in the links below! (with social media links) (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Contact the show via email at /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/27570771

Interview with Greg Hallmark 07/18/2023

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 book, Jump, and why he chose artificial intelligence for the audio version! It's a fun and intriguing interview just a click away! (with social media links) (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Contact the show via email at /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/27497319

Shanti Hershenson: The Bane of Angelfall Academy 07/05/2023

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 via email at /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/27372015

Shanti Hershenson Return interview! 06/27/2023

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 multiple plotlines, and so much more! (with social media links) (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Contact the show via email at /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/27283824

Ryan Morgan Miller: The Vain Curse (part 2) 06/06/2023

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 10% off!) Contact the show via email at /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/27056649

Ryan Morgan Miller: The Vain Curse 05/30/2023

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 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! with social media links! (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Contact the show via email at /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/26986641

J.P. Plack: Noirlem 05/16/2023

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 & & (use code SampleChapter for 10% 0ff!) Contact the show via email at /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/26853375

Erick Mertz: Forgotten Shadows 04/25/2023

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 setbacks, the world of ghostwriting, and writing a series. (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Contact the show via email at [email protected] /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/26645883

Brian W. Peterson: The Nova Quadrant 03/28/2023

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 on & (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Contact the show via email at /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/26365044

Dennis K. Crosby: Death's Legacy 03/14/2023

Dennis K. Crosby: Death's Legacy 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! and blog with social media links (use coupon SampleChapter for 10% off!) Contact the show via email at [email protected] /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/26224149

Valerie Ihsan: You Can't Dance A Lie 02/28/2023

Valerie Ihsan: You Can't Dance A Lie 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! site & site (both have social media links) (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Check out the many styles of ! Contact the show via email at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/26076795

Evelyn Puerto: Flight of the Spark 01/31/2023

Evelyn Puerto: Flight of the Spark 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! and blog Connect with Evelyn on and (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Contact the show at /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/25783281

Andy Howard: When Words Don't Come Easy 01/17/2023

Andy Howard: When Words Don't Come Easy 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! with social media and podcast links (use code SampleChapter to save 10%!) Contact the show via email at . /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/25631733

Kicking Off Our 6th Year! 01/10/2023

Kicking Off Our 6th Year! 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. (use code SampleChapter to save 10%!) Show your support for the show with merchandise from ! /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/25558941

Chuck Buda: Sleeping Dogs Lie 11/22/2022

Chuck Buda: Sleeping Dogs Lie 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's profile and books on , , and Chuck on and (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Contact the show via email at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/25096044

Frank J. Edler: Reg E. Rat's Birthday Fun Center and Same Day Outpatient Care Facility 11/15/2022

Frank J. Edler: Reg E. Rat's Birthday Fun Center and Same Day Outpatient Care Facility 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! (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Doing NaNoWriMo? Send Jason a buddy request! Contact the show via email at [email protected] /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/25019046

G.A. Edwards: Hawthorn Creek: A Collection of Secrets 10/26/2022

G.A. Edwards: Hawthorn Creek: A Collection of Secrets 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! (10% off with coupon code SampleChapter!) Contact the show via email at . /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/24805776

Tom Duffy: Panicus Satanicus 10/18/2022

Tom Duffy: Panicus Satanicus 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's social media links include , , and (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/24723144

Victor Acquista: Revelation; The Saga of Venom & Flame Book 2 09/07/2022

Victor Acquista: Revelation; The Saga of Venom & Flame Book 2 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! Revelation on Follow Victor on , , and/or ! (use code CHAPTER to save 20%!) (use code SampleChapter to save 10%!) Come see Jason at this Saturday Sept 10th! Contact the show via email at or leave a voicemail by calling 1-660-851-1146! /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/24304686

Jeffrey Breslow: A Game Maker's Life 08/23/2022

Jeffrey Breslow: A Game Maker's Life 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 on and (use code CHAPTER to save 20%!) (use code SampleChapter to save 10%!) Contact the show via email at or leave a voicemail by calling 1-660-851-1146. /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/24141930

Sarra Culleno: Bonds, A Short Story Collection 08/17/2022

Sarra Culleno: Bonds, A Short Story Collection 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 , , and Sarra Culleno's book, Bonds on and (use coupon CHAPTER to save 20%!) (use coupon SampleChapter for 10% off!) Contact the show via email at or leave a voicemail by calling, 1-660-851-1146. /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/24082446

Diane Cohen Schneider: Andrea Hoffman Goes All In 08/03/2022

Diane Cohen Schneider: Andrea Hoffman Goes All In 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! with social media links (use coupon CHAPTER for 20% off!) (use coupon SampleChapter for 10% off) Contact the show via email at or leave me a voicemail by calling 1-660-851-1146. /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/23946375

A.Y. Johlin: The Girl Who Wasn't Chosen 07/26/2022

A.Y. Johlin: The Girl Who Wasn't Chosen 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! with social media links AY Johlin on and (use code CHAPTER for 20% off!) (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Contact the show via email at or leave me a voicemail by calling 1-660-851-1146. /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/23861448

Steve L. Clark: The Doors of Chamberlain 07/12/2022

Steve L. Clark: The Doors of Chamberlain 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 , , and (save 20% with coupon code CHAPTER) (use coupon code SampleChapter) Contact the show via email at or leave a voicemail by calling 1-660-851-1146. /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/23723159

Jason Rekulak: Hidden Pictures 06/21/2022

Jason Rekulak: Hidden Pictures Thriller author, Jason Rekulak is our very special guest for episode 216 this week! The Jasons get together to discuss Advice for new writers, working in publishing, having empathy for your characters, and adding visual media elements to our work including having a video game based on your book! with social media links (use coupon code CHAPTER for 20% off!) (use coupon code SampleChapter for 10% off your first order!) Contact the show via email at or leave a voicemail by calling 1-660-851-1146. /episode/index/show/samplechapterpodcast/id/23494526

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