The Sample Chapter Podcast

Hosted ByJason A. Meuschke

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.


All Episodes

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…

Jane Enright: Butter-Side Up

In episode 215, we are joined by first-time author and speaker, Jane Enright! We’re discussing Jane’s carefully constructed book that is part memoir, part self-help, and completely delightful in helping us all live our best life with mindfulness and…

ConQuest KC 53

A different kind of short and sweet episode awaits as Jason recaps his day at ConQuest KC 53 from Memorial weekend. Join in as he discusses the event and guest authors in attendance and the multiple panels in which he participated. (use coupon code…

Ivan Wainewright: The Other Times of Caroline Tangent

For episode 213 we’re hopping back across the “pond” to the UK for a visit with award-winning author, Ivan Wainewright! Ivan is the 2022 Selfies Best Adult Fiction winner at the London Book Fair and we’ll be hearing all about how that came about, what…

Dennis Galloway: The PEN – Sultan’s Wisdom

Trainer, Mentor, and best-selling Fantasy/Adventure Fiction author, Dennis Galloway is our guest for episode 212! Dennis is a wonderful guy full of great, and practical advice and gives an interesting insight into his writing process. We’re discussing…

Laurie Buchanan: Iconoclast

Episode 211 takes deep into the mystery behind thriller/suspense author, Laurie Buchanan! We have a wonderful conversation talking about the amazing inspiration behind her characters and how that plays into the world-building around it, exposing the…

Nevada McPherson: Poser

Episode 210 brings the thrills with author and screenwriter, Nevada McPherson! In this episode, we’re discussing finding inspiration while traveling, handling criticism, the importance of notepads and sticky notes, and what makes good writing. All…

Diane Franklin: The Better Off Dead Tribute Book

Episode 209 brings back iconic 80s actress, author, and fan-favorite guest, Diane Franklin! This time we’re talking all about the latest in Diane’s series The Excellent Comedy of the Last American, French-Exchange Babe of the 80s: The Better Off Dead…

Armand Rosamilia: Shakedown

Episode 208 brings back fan-favorite, and friend of the show, Armand Rosamilia! Listen in as the guys have a friendly chat catching up on Armand’s impressive amount of work, his writing schedule, writing on Twitch, dream homes, and his switch from…

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