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

Interview with Kevin Carr

Episode 264 welcomes back an old friend of the show, Kevin Carr! We have a fun chat catching up on the past 6 years, the conclusion of his nationally syndicated radio show Fat Guys at the Movies, the value of short stories, prioritizing your time, as…

Jon McBrine: Unsecret Identity

Episode 263 brings back last week’s guest, and YA/Sci-Fi author, Jon McBrine, to hear his sample chapter reading from his latest book, Unsecret Identity! It’s a thrilling, adventurous tale that is sure to grab your interest in needing to know what…

Interview with Jon McBrine

Episode 262 welcomes an author of “heroic” proportions, Jon McBrine! Jon joins the show to discuss his writing beginnings, story pace, discovering plot points, being thankful for the person who puts us on our writing journey, and so much more! Don’t…

Yimje Lee: One Star Hero

Episode 261 brings back debut fantasy author, Yimje Lee for a sample reading of his action-packed book, One Star Hero! Our interview with Yimje Lee from One Star Hero is available at , and  See some of the book’s artwork at  Follow…

Interview with Yimje Lee

Episode 260 brings a fresh interview with a first-time author, Yimje Lee! During our chat, we discussed his lifelong love of fantasy, our mutual admiration for Hong Kong cinema, the value of YouTube, what inspired his novel and so much more! One Star…

Abigail Morrison: The Yochni’s Eye

Episode 259 brings part 2 of our session with Abigail Morrison featuring her chapter reading from her book, The Yochni’s Eye!   Support the show through Jason’s books via his ! Contact the show via email at 

Interview with Abigail Morrison

We’re back! It’s episode 258 with YA author, Abigail Morrison! Jason and Abby have a fun time discussing 1st stories, her writer origin story, her affinity for giant dog-boys, Mission Impossible, and you learn how to grab her ebook for FREE!  …

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…

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