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.


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John F Duffy: A Ballroom For Ghost Dancing

Episode 257 brings John F Duffy back for his sample reading from his award-winning novel, A Ballroom For Ghost Dancing! Check out our conversation with John from last week in episode 256. It’s linked below.  , mailing list, and social media links…

Interview with John F. Duffy

Writer/Producer, John F. Duffy is our amazing guest for episode 256! We’re discussing writing from life experiences, being real with yourself, striving to connect emotionally with the reader, the similarities between film and writing, making time for…

Mark Stevens: The Fireballer

Episode 255 features the sample chapter reading from our guest, Mark Stevens! Mark will be reading a selection from his latest release, The Fireballer, which is available now. Don’t forget to follow the links below for Mark, his website and books, as…

Interview with Mark Stevens

Award-winning mystery author, Mark Stevens is our esteemed guest for episode 254! Mark discussed topics like his love for libraries, the inspiration behind some of his books including his latest, Fireballer, what he learned writing in a new genre, and…

Rosamilia & Duffy: Rock The Bells

We’re back again for episode 253 with the dynamic duo of previous guests, Armand Rosamilia and Tom Duffy! This time, it’s the captivating first chapter reading of Rock The Bells from book one of their new crime-thriller series, The Johnny Bells Heist…

Rosamilia & Duffy Interview

The show is back for episode 252 with a dynamic duo of previous guests, Armand Rosamilia and Tom Duffy! Listen in as we catch up before diving into shifting from horror to crime thrillers, writing together in Google Docs, splitting characters into…

Gary Morgenstein: A Dugout to Peace

Episode 251 brings Gary Morgenstein back for his sample chapter reading of the finale to his Dark Depths series, A Dugout to Peace! It’s an intimate, and nostalgic reading you don’t want to miss! Gary Morgenstein on  and  Check out…

Interview with Gary Morgenstein

Episode 250 brings back a special guest, I dare say dear friend of the show, Gary Morgenstein! Gary is making his 3rd appearance to close out his Dark Depths series with book 3, A Dugout to Peace. We’ll be discussing the ups & downs of writing a…

Bandit Chronicles Announcement!

Episode 249 is a short but sweet announcement for Bandit Chronicles book 2, Bandit Underground! The pre-order is live!  (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Contact the show via email at 

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