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Living The Next Chapter: Inspiring Conversations with Amazing Authors and Writers - Better Questions, Better Conversations, Better ConnectionsAre you an avid reader or an aspiring writer seeking inspiration to embark on your own literary journey? Look no further! Welcome to "Living The Next Chapter," the podcast that celebrates the world of books and writing. Join us as we connect you with captivating authors who have mastered the art of storytelling. Living The Next Chapter is more than just a

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E774 - Molly Best Tinsley - Air Force Brat to US...

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2026/10/05

EPISODE 774 - Molly Best Tinsley - Air Force Brat to US Naval Academy literature and creative writing teacherIn this thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation, author and educator Molly Tinsley reflects on a lifetime shaped by storytelling, teaching, military culture, and the creative process. From her early love of theater to a distinguished career teaching literature and creative writing, Molly shares the experiences that ultimately led her to fiction and her latest novel, *A Modest Trumpet

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E773 - Erin Blechman - My Unexpected Journey...

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2026/10/02

EPISODE 773 - Erin Blechman - My Unexpected Journey Reflections After Losing My Son to Suicide, grief support to bereaved parentsErin Blechman is an author, speaker, and certified Grief Educator whose mission is to elevate the conversation around grief and loss, mental illness, and suicide.Her book, My Unexpected Journey: Reflections After Losing My Son to Suicide, chronicles the eighteen months following the devastating loss of her own beloved son, Max to suicide after his long battle with mental

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E772 - William Loving - Fells Point, The Soul of a...

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2026/09/30

EPISODE 772 - William Loving - Fells Point, The Soul of a The City Baltimore through the eyes of Daniel Doyle JrIn this episode, author William Loving joins the conversation to share the journey behind his evolution from longtime newspaper journalist to published novelist. Speaking from Pasadena, California, Loving reflects on a career that spanned nearly three decades in journalism, including time at the Los Angeles Times, before returning to a dream he first had at eighteen years old: becoming a

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E771 - Corinne Hoebers - Tethered Spirits - A...

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2026/09/28

EPISODE 771 - Corinne Hoebers - Tethered Spirits - A Historical novel set in 18th-century Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia)In this episode, author Corinne Hoebers shares the deeply personal and historical roots behind her writing, tracing her journey from an interest in genealogy to crafting richly layered historical fiction. Living in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, Corinne reflects on how her curiosity about her German ancestors, who arrived in Lunenburg in the 1700s, sparked her first book and eventually

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55:48

E770 - Joshua James Owens - Heartfelt Poems that...

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2026/09/25

EPISODE 770 - Joshua James Owens - Heartfelt Poems that share wisdom of life, vulnerability, and the art of unconditional connectionThis episode features author Joshua James Owens in a thoughtful conversation centered on time, creativity, and the value of human connection. Joshua opens by reflecting on the importance of shared moments, emphasizing that when someone gives you their time, it is one of the greatest gifts they can offer. That perspective shapes both his life and his work.Rooted in

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E769 - Colin Belcourt - The Blue Hour Gospel is about...

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2026/09/23

EPISODE 769 - Colin Belcourt - The Blue Hour Gospel is about the fear of living the wrong life, and the slow erasure of the self Colin Belcourt joins the podcast to reflect on the curious alchemy between place, identity, and the quiet work of writing. Based outside Ottawa after moving from Toronto, Colin describes the unexpected ease of life beyond big-city rush hour and how his new role leading a municipal data team sits beside his creative life, where he acts as a translator between technical

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39:51

E768 - Maria Giesbrecht - A Little Feral, a...

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2026/09/21

EPISODE 768 - Maria Giesbrecht - A Little Feral, a collection of poems written several years after leaving a conservative Mennonite familyIn this episode, author guest Maria Giesbrecht opens up about the deeply personal journey behind her poetry collection and the complicated path that led her toward becoming a writer. She reflects on the surreal experience of stepping into a live radio interview with little time to prepare, sharing the vulnerability that comes with putting creative work into the

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E767 - Karen E Osborne - Justice For Emerson - Dual...

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2026/09/18

EPISODE 767 - Karen E Osborne - Justice For Emerson - Dual time-line murder mysteryIn this episode, author Karen E. Osborne reflects on her writing life, her craft, and the community that surrounds it. A former New York‑based professional in philanthropy and leadership, Karen now lives in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, and has built a rich second chapter as a published novelist and podcaster. She shares that she began writing fiction late in life, publishing her first novel at age sixty‑nine, and has

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E766 - Nicolette Halladay - Inspired Hearts...

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2026/09/16

EPISODE 766 - Nicolette Halladay - Inspired Hearts Publishing, The Golden Thread & The Lineage of the LightIn this heartfelt conversation, Nicolette Halladay, founder of Inspired Hearts Publishing and author of The Golden Thread & The Lineage of the Light, shares a deeply personal look into her writing journey and the transformative power of storytelling. Speaking from her home near the Colorado and Utah border, Nicolette reflects on the importance of trusting yourself as both a writer and a

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E765 - Barb Rebon - A journey through trauma, faith,...

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2026/09/14

EPISODE 765 - Barb Rebon - A journey through trauma, faith, and ultimately self-acceptanceIn this episode, guest Barb Rebon shares her deeply personal journey from a childhood dream of becoming a nun to embracing her true self after decades of inner conflict. Originally from Tampa, Florida, Barb entered the convent at 16 with the Disciples of Jesus and Mary in Boston, drawn by a longing for the family and safety she lacked at home amid abuse, dysfunction, and her mother's witchcraft practices

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E764 - Gary Wise - Certified PGA of Australia member...

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2026/09/11

EPISODE 764 - Gary Wise - Certified PGA of Australia member - No Junk Reps, the Adaptive Performance StateThis episode features Gary Wise, an Australian-born performance coach whose journey spans elite surf lifesaving, professional golf, and decades of coaching athletes at the highest levels. Now based in Florida, Gary reflects on a life shaped by sport, discipline, and ultimately a deeper understanding of how the mind influences performance.Gary’s early years were defined by movement and

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47:27

E763 - Mark Hummel - A fast-paced dark comedy, Man,...

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2026/09/09

Episode 763 - Mark Hummel - A fast-paced dark comedy, Man, UndergroundMark Hummel’s most recent work is the award-winning dark, comic novel Man, Underground. He is also the author of the novel In the Chameleon’s Shadow and the short story collection Lost and Found. He has been publishing fiction, essays, and poetry in literary magazines and anthologies since 1991. His work has appeared, among many other places, in the pages of The Arlington Literary Journal, The Bloomsbury Review, Dogwood, Fugue,

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E762 - J.M. Werlein - Professional Horse Trainer...

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2026/09/07

EPISODE 762 - J.M. Werlein - Professional Horse Trainer Takes the Reins as Author of The Adventures Of The Last Wives ClubIn this episode, the conversation moves between a life built around horses and the deeper meaning found in caregiving, writing, and community. The guest shares how she grew up in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, began writing at age five, and later built a career training hunters and jumpers, working with everything from off-the-track thoroughbreds to warmbloods. She explains how

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E761 - Andy Vargo - Uber Stories and Owning Your...

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2026/09/04

EPISODE 761 - Andy Vargo - Uber Stories and Owning Your Awkward - Discovering Your True Self and Rewriting Your StoryIn this engaging episode, Andy Vargo joins from Tacoma, Washington—home to surprises like Almond Roca, the origins of Mars bars, and inspiration for Frank Herbert's Dune from the local Asarco smelter plant. Andy shares his nonlinear path to authorship, sparked by childhood encouragement but paused for decades amid family life, until divorce and job loss reignited his passion. He

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E760 - Bill Haase - Our Mindset on Money - It’s Easy...

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2026/09/02

EPISODE 760 - Bill Haase - Our Mindset on Money - It’s Easy to Control, So Why, Impact over IncomeIn this episode, Bill Haase shares a deeply personal and practical conversation about money, mindset, and the life experiences that shape how we handle both. Drawing from decades in finance and his own financial سقوط and recovery, Bill brings a grounded perspective to a topic many people avoid discussing.Bill explains how his work intersects with broader mindset principles, especially through

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E758 - C B Strul - Quantum Mable in the River of Time...

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2026/08/28

EPISODE 758 - C B Strul - Quantum Mable in the River of Time - Adding a Younger Audience to Your WorldIn this episode, science fiction author C B Strul joins the conversation to share the creative evolution behind his storytelling and the launch of a new chapter book series, Quantum Mabel in the River of Time. Broadcasting from Los Angeles and surrounded by a lively household that includes four rescue pugs, Strul brings both humor and depth as he reflects on his work, inspirations, and writing

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E757 - Curtis Campbell - Lying, Stealing, and Other...

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2026/08/26

EPISODE 757 - Curtis Campbell - Lying, Stealing, and Other Ways to Save the Planet - A Young Adult NovelIn this episode, author and playwright Curtis Campbell reflects on carving out an authentic creative identity, all while poking fun at the quirks of Torontonian provincialism and the theatre world’s obsession with the multi‑hyphenate label. He shares how key mentors steered him away from spreading himself too thin across acting, writing, and other roles and toward focusing on what he was genuinely

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E756 - Lynda Fishman - Repairing Rainbows - At 13 A...

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2026/08/24

EPISODE 756 - Lynda Fishman - Repairing Rainbows - At 13 A Plane Crash Took Her Mother and Two Sisters - Finding The Tools to Move Forward After A Tragic LossIn this heartfelt episode, author and therapist Lynda Fishman joins host Dave to share the story behind her powerful memoir Repairing Rainbows. Speaking from Toronto, Lynda reflects on the life-changing tragedy that shaped her journey: at only thirteen, she lost her mother and two younger sisters in an Air Canada plane crash, an unimaginable

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E755 - Kennedy Weible - Dirty Myrtle - Locals and...

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2026/08/21

EPISODE 755 - Kennedy Weible - Dirty Myrtle - Locals and Outsiders, HVAC and Crime - Tourist Stories that come and go like the wavesThis episode captures a wide-ranging and engaging conversation with Kennedy, blending humor, storytelling, and a candid look at the creative process behind both podcasting and writing. What begins as a lighthearted exchange about geography and imagination quickly reveals a deeper throughline about creative collaboration, persistence, and finding your voice.Kennedy

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E754 - Anat Eliraz - Jewels of Smoky Quartz - An Epic...

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2026/08/19

EPISODE 754 - Anat Eliraz - Jewels of Smoky Quartz - An Epic Fantasy Novel In this episode of the How to Podcast series, host Dave welcomes author Anat Eliraz from Israel for an engaging conversation about her unexpected journey into writing and publishing. Anat shares how a spontaneous story idea in December 2008 grew from handwritten pages into her debut novel, Jewels of Smoky Quartz, a portal fantasy that sat on her disk until the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 prompted her to explore publishing. She

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