Episodes

In This Episode Join the hosts, Maccabee and Chelsea, as they delve into a lively conversation exploring the captivating world of the publishing industry. In this episode, they explore intriguing topics ranging from Chelsea's penchant for uncovering potentially incriminating information to her ambitious aspiration of becoming a diplomat, all while unraveling the enigma surrounding the advantages of writing in multiple genres. The journey commences with a reflection on Chelsea's habit of delvin...

In This Episode Join the hosts, Maccabee and Chelsea, as they delve into a lively conversation exploring the captivating world of the publishing industry. In this episode, they explore intriguing topics ranging from Chelsea's penchant for uncovering potentially incriminating information to her ambitious aspiration of becoming a diplomat, all while unraveling the enigma surrounding the advantages of writing in multiple genres. The journey commences with a reflection on Chelsea's habit of delvin...

In this Episode In this podcast episode, the host interviews several authors about their upcoming books. The first guest, Annie Sullivan, discusses her book "A Touch of Gold," which explores the conflicts faced by the cursed daughter of King Midas. The conversation covers topics such as character relationships and the Island of the Lost Soul's atmosphere. The second guest, Charles Kelly, talks about his book "Crossroads," which follows an undercover federal agent in an outlaw motorcycle club. Th...

In this Episode In this podcast episode, the host interviews several authors about their upcoming books. The first guest, Annie Sullivan, discusses her book "A Touch of Gold," which explores the conflicts faced by the cursed daughter of King Midas. The conversation covers topics such as character relationships and the Island of the Lost Soul's atmosphere. The second guest, Charles Kelly, talks about his book "Crossroads," which follows an undercover federal agent in an outlaw motorcycle club. Th...

In This Episode... Join Beyond the Pen for their second episode in a three-part series, recorded live at HEPL Local Author's Book Fair 2023. Listen in as authors Ava Cuvay, Sutton Bishop, Anitha Sharma, Christopher Clouser, and M.B. Dabney share insights into their latest books, covering genres ranging from romance to sci-fi. Don't miss out on this exciting episode! Keynotes - Live recording of Beyond the Pen at HEPL Local Author's Book Fair 2023 - Featuring five More talented authors discussi...

In This Episode... Join Beyond the Pen for their second episode in a three-part series, recorded live at HEPL Local Author's Book Fair 2023. Listen in as authors Ava Cuvay, Sutton Bishop, Anitha Sharma, Christopher Clouser, and M.B. Dabney share insights into their latest books, covering genres ranging from romance to sci-fi. Don't miss out on this exciting episode! Keynotes - Live recording of Beyond the Pen at HEPL Local Author's Book Fair 2023 - Featuring five More talented authors discussi...

In This First of Three Episodes: We explore the themes of guilt, forgiveness, and redemption. Look no further than our latest episode, featuring interviews with several authors at the Hamilton East Public Library Local Author's Book Fair 2023. Join our host, Maccabee Griffin, as he delves into the world of literature and speaks with Mr. David Marsh about his book "The Confessions of Adam." This thought-provoking novel explores the story of Adam and Eve and the complex emotions of guilt, forgiven...

In This First of Three Episodes: We explore the themes of guilt, forgiveness, and redemption. Look no further than our latest episode, featuring interviews with several authors at the Hamilton East Public Library Local Author's Book Fair 2023. Join our host, Maccabee Griffin, as he delves into the world of literature and speaks with Mr. David Marsh about his book "The Confessions of Adam." This thought-provoking novel explores the story of Adam and Eve and the complex emotions of guilt, forgiven...

In This Episode Join us in this episode of Beyond the Pen as Maccabee takes us through his recent experiences at the local book fair in Indianapolis, his completion of editing another non-fiction book for the MediaCasters, and his upcoming interviews with new authors and publishing experts. Along the way, he shares his journey dealing with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures and the therapeutic benefits of writing. Don't miss out on Maccabee's inspiring words and encouragement to start your writi...

In This Episode Join us in this episode of Beyond the Pen as Maccabee takes us through his recent experiences at the local book fair in Indianapolis, his completion of editing another non-fiction book for the MediaCasters, and his upcoming interviews with new authors and publishing experts. Along the way, he shares his journey dealing with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures and the therapeutic benefits of writing. Don't miss out on Maccabee's inspiring words and encouragement to start your writi...

In This Episode Dive into the world of book marketing with Maccabee Griffin and notable guest author and book marketer Judy M. Baker as they explore innovative strategies and share insider tips to help authors captivate their ideal readers. In this episode of Beyond the Pen, Judy reveals the secrets of building a powerful brand, harnessing the power of third-party verification, and mastering the art of email lists. Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, tune in to learn how to el...

In This Episode Dive into the world of book marketing with Maccabee Griffin and notable guest author and book marketer Judy M. Baker as they explore innovative strategies and share insider tips to help authors captivate their ideal readers. In this episode of Beyond the Pen, Judy reveals the secrets of building a powerful brand, harnessing the power of third-party verification, and mastering the art of email lists. Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, tune in to learn how to el...

Episode Description: Join us on Beyond the Pen as we sit down with retired Rear Admiral Garry Hall, author of Navigating Leadership, for an insightful and entertaining conversation about the importance of risk-taking, fostering diverse relationships, and the power of teamwork. From his journey as a Navy helicopter pilot to becoming a leadership expert, Garry shares his wit, wisdom, and personal anecdotes, revealing the secrets to maintaining a long-lasting marriage and the power of humor in diff...

Episode Description: Join us on Beyond the Pen as we sit down with retired Rear Admiral Garry Hall, author of Navigating Leadership, for an insightful and entertaining conversation about the importance of risk-taking, fostering diverse relationships, and the power of teamwork. From his journey as a Navy helicopter pilot to becoming a leadership expert, Garry shares his wit, wisdom, and personal anecdotes, revealing the secrets to maintaining a long-lasting marriage and the power of humor in diff...

In this captivating episode of Beyond the Pen, we sit down with Joseph Wooley, Acquisitions Director, and Danielle Acton, Adult Engagement Coordinator, at the Hamilton East Public Library in Indianapolis, Indiana. Join us as we uncover the ins and outs of getting your book on library shelves, the significance of adult engagement programs, and the evolving landscape of book fairs and genre diversity. Discover the importance of professional reviewers, the role of Amazon reviews, and successful str...

In this captivating episode of Beyond the Pen, we sit down with Joseph Wooley, Acquisitions Director, and Danielle Acton, Adult Engagement Coordinator, at the Hamilton East Public Library in Indianapolis, Indiana. Join us as we uncover the ins and outs of getting your book on library shelves, the significance of adult engagement programs, and the evolving landscape of book fairs and genre diversity. Discover the importance of professional reviewers, the role of Amazon reviews, and successful str...

In this episode of Beyond the Pen, Host Maccabee Griffin sits down with BrandFace founder and author Tonya Eberhart about her father's memoir "The Raising of a Rebel: 12 Turning Points from a Child of Alcoholics. They discuss the impact of growing up in the 50s in a family of moonshiners and alcoholics and how this normalized life of swirling chaos impacted his viewpoints on parenting his children. Tonya's father, Gene Odom, shares his journey from drug and alcohol addiction to the triumphant re...

In this episode of Beyond the Pen, Host Maccabee Griffin sits down with BrandFace founder and author Tonya Eberhart about her father's memoir "The Raising of a Rebel: 12 Turning Points from a Child of Alcoholics. They discuss the impact of growing up in the 50s in a family of moonshiners and alcoholics and how this normalized life of swirling chaos impacted his viewpoints on parenting his children. Tonya's father, Gene Odom, shares his journey from drug and alcohol addiction to the triumphant re...

In this episode of Beyond the Pen, Matthew Witten talks about his book, Killer Story, and its inspiration. Join us as we dive into the world of true crime podcasts with the fictional story of Petra Kovach, a young journalist who risks everything to launch a podcast investigating an unsolved murder. We explore the themes of immigration, short-form storytelling, and identity and how they intersect with Petra's journey. We also discuss the moral and ethical implications of journalism and the justi...

In this episode of Beyond the Pen, Matthew Witten talks about his book, Killer Story, and its inspiration. Join us as we dive into the world of true crime podcasts with the fictional story of Petra Kovach, a young journalist who risks everything to launch a podcast investigating an unsolved murder. We explore the themes of immigration, short-form storytelling, and identity and how they intersect with Petra's journey. We also discuss the moral and ethical implications of the journalism, the just...

Join us for a special episode of Beyond the Pen, where we update you on some exciting changes happening on the show. Our new format will include reading a page or two of a book and analyzing its plot, characters, and exposition, followed by some fun and creative improv. But that's not all! We'll also have some amazing guest authors joining us, including Tom Fowler, Tonya Eberhart, and Lee Schneider, who will share their insights and experiences with writing and publishing. We'll also be joined ...

Join us for a special episode of Beyond the Pen, where we update you on some exciting changes happening on the show. Our new format will include reading a page or two of a book and analyzing its plot, characters, and exposition, followed by some fun and creative improv. But that's not all! We'll also have some amazing guest authors joining us, including Tom Fowler, Tonya Eberhart, and Lee Schneider, who will share their insights and experiences with writing and publishing. We'll also be joined ...

In this episode, we delve into the art of creating well-rounded characters that can captivate any audience, whether it's through writing, film, or theater. Mark W. Travis, a seasoned author and director, shares his insights on bringing characters to life and why it's important to let them drive the story. Join us as we explore the three phases of writing that can help develop realistic and relatable characters that will resonate with readers or viewers. Discover the techniques that Mark uses to...

In this episode, we delve into the art of creating well-rounded characters that can captivate any audience, whether it's through writing, film, or theater. Mark W. Travis, a seasoned author and director, shares his insights on bringing characters to life and why it's important to let them drive the story. Join us as we explore the three phases of writing that can help develop realistic and relatable characters that will resonate with readers or viewers. Discover the techniques that Mark uses to...