Episodes

In This Episode History has a great way of inspiring creativity, especially when our ancestors are the inspiration. Guest author, Mary Kendall, tells us how her grandfather, a lawyer, inspired her to write The Spinster's Fortune. This historically driven fictional tale brings us back to two months before Black Tuesday occurs, sending us into WWII. We'll be discussing everything from generational wealth and how it can tear families apart to how her love of history and architecture influenced how ...

In This Episode Step back in time and join us on Beyond the Pen, where history comes alive through the power of storytelling. Our guest this week, Mary Kendall, takes us on a journey of inspiration as she shares how her grandfather, a prominent lawyer, influenced her latest novel, The Spinster's Fortune. Set two months before the fateful Black Tuesday; this historical fiction takes us on a rollercoaster of family dynamics, wealth, love, and war. Mary delves into the complex relationship between ...

In This Episode What do you do when a string of supernatural murders occur in a quiet, small mountain town? Simple, you allow your local witches to take care of it, especially when one of them is being framed. This is the bases of our next guest author, Kirsten Weiss, and her book Bound: A Doyle Witch Cozy Mystery. This is the first in a series of 13 books that'll keep you spellbound the entire time. Spells included. For More Information To learn more about the show, our guests, and where you c...

In This Episode Unravel the mystery of the small mountain town where supernatural murders have taken over the peace. In this week's episode of Beyond the Pen, join us as we delve into the world of Kirsten Weiss and her spellbinding book, Bound: A Doyle Witch Cozy Mystery. Discover the magical solution to the string of gruesome murders as the local witches step in to solve the crime and clear the name of one of their own. So get ready to be enchanted as we explore the world of witches, spells, an...

In This Episode... Author Gare Allen and Marccella give us an insight into the spiritual world and the paranormal. Gare shares how his levitating bed and other supernatural events impacted his life at 12. As he got older, he took a sabbatical at 22 to find himself. This led him into the world of metaphysics and a new norm of spiritual healing, just like our resident witch, Marccella. And if you're interested in getting your Palms read, Tarot, or anything else paranormal, we talk about how to tel...

In This Episode... Step into the mystical realm with Beyond the Pen as we delve into the world of spirituality and the paranormal. Join Author Gare Allen as he recounts his journey to self-discovery and how the supernatural world has shaped his life. With the help of our resident witch and spiritual advisor, Marccella, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the power of metaphysics and the art of spiritual healing. Get the inside scoop on the fascinating world of levitation, tarot readings, palmi...

In This Episode... Let's catch the killer of a well-known and celebrated nun, Sister Margaret as we patrol the streets of Manhattan with authors Travis Myers and Natasha Myers Marsiguerra. We'll canvas the pages of their debut novel, Sister Margaret: A Tommy Keane Novel, to answer your questions. Like, how impactful is the crime to the people of Manhattan? Can Tommy find the killer in time while dealing with the ghosts of his past? Is the truth behind the words laid with reality, fiction, or bot...

In This Episode... Unleashing the Truth: Join us as we embark on a thrilling journey to solve the murder of Sister Margaret in the heart of Manhattan. Travis and Natasha Myers Marsiguerra, bestselling authors of Sister Margaret: A Tommy Keane Novel, will lead us through the pages of their book as we delve into the impactful crime that shook the city. Follow detective Tommy Keane as he races against time to uncover the killer while facing the demons of his past. Will he unravel the truth behind t...

In this Episode... Let's hit the books at the Writing Academy to learn what to look for in a writing coach with our literary professor, LaNette Kincaide. She gives us a very transparent look into the publishing world before your book is on the digital and physical shelves of your favorite book store. Discover some tips and tricks to help you in finding a coach that will inspire, mentor, and flourish your imagination. Plus what red flags to look out for as you travel along on your literary road t...

In this Episode... Uncover the Secrets of a Successful Writing Journey with Literary Professor LaNette Kincaide. Join us on Beyond the Pen as we delve into the world of writing and publishing with the expert guidance of Professor LaNette Kincaide. From the importance of finding a writing coach to the red flags to watch out for, this episode is a must-listen for aspiring writers looking to make their mark in the literary world. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the publishing industry and learn val...

When Cesar, a young man from the streets, volunteers for the Navy during the Vietnam War to escape Mr. Mike, a gangster working for the Cartel, only to find out that he's fighting a battle on two fronts. Both will either make him stronger, or kill him before he reaches his 20th birthday. Learn about what inspired author Andre Lewis Carter to write his latest novel, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. Join me as I run solo to answer your questions to uncover what the story behind the story t...

In this episode of "Beyond the Pen," we delve into the world of "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea," a thrilling new novel by Andre Lewis Carter. Follow the tumultuous journey of Cesar, a young man who enlists in the Navy during the Vietnam War to escape the grip of a dangerous gangster. But as he faces the horrors of war and the threat of his past catching up with him, Cesar must fight to survive. Join us as we explore the inspiration behind this gripping tale and uncover the story behind...

Summary Enter Warminster with author J.V. Hilliard in his book, The Last Keeper, as he leads us through the kingdoms of Ravenwood, Thronehelm, and the Queen's Chapel. Take a look behind the vale as we discover the dark path of a nightmarish blindman, and what started him on his path of tyranny. Following adventurers like the knight, Sir Ritter, and Daemus Alacar, the seer, in this D&D inspired high fantasy novel as they do everything in their power to cleanse their kingdoms of tyrants like Grayt...

On this episode of Beyond the Pen, we're joined by author J.V. Hilliard to discuss his high fantasy novel, The Last Keeper. Get ready to delve into the twisted mind of a blind man and the darkness that surrounds him. Follow the journey of Sir Ritter and Daemus Alacar as they uncover the secrets of Ravenwood, Thronehelm, and the Queen's Chapel. Hilliard takes us on a rollercoaster ride through Enter Warminster, introducing us to magical creatures and fierce battles that will leave you on the edge...

Summary We take a trip through the Feywild with author Danielle Orsino and discover the origins of your favorite fey characters in book one of the Birth of the Fae series, Locked Out of Heaven. In this epic fantasy, we learn about two factions of powerful angels that remained on earth after being abandoned by their creator during the Great War with Lucifer. The two monarchs have opposing views on how they should govern their kin, but both agree that human worship equals power. We Discuss Things...

In this Episode... Embark on a journey to the mystical Feywild as we sit down with bestselling author Danielle Orsino in the latest episode of Beyond the Pen. Uncover the secrets behind the Birth of the Fae series and delve into the fantastical world of Locked Out of Heaven. Discover the origin of beloved fey characters and uncover the intricate power struggles between two factions of angels who were left behind on earth after the Great War with Lucifer. Join us as we explore the tension between...

Are you an author thinking about creating an audiobook but don't know anything about it? Maybe you're new to voice acting and are interested in narrating audiobooks but don't know how to start? Well, in this episode our guest, Ashley Durham of Malibash Media, LLC., Marccella, and I are going to give you a crash course into everything that has to do with audiobooks. Everything from platforms to upload your audiobook (besides ACX and Amazon), what agencies look for in narrators, some tips and tric...

In this Episode... Are you an author thinking about creating an audiobook but don't know anything about it? Maybe you're new to voice acting and are interested in narrating audiobooks but don't know how to start? Well, in this episode our guest, Ashley Durham of Malibash Media, LLC., Marccella, and I are going to give you a crash course into everything that has to do with audiobooks. Everything from platforms to upload your audiobook (besides ACX and Amazon), what agencies look for in narrators,...

After taking some time off during the summer, we decided to let everyone know what we were up to and a few things we have in store for our wonderful community of supportive listeners. Here are a few things we talked about: Services we're working on Our current projects Reasons why we took two months off The diversity of our community Future guests we're looking for Some of our favorite guests Future hopes and dreams Visit BeyondthePenPodcast.Com to learn more about the show, our guests a...

In This Episode... Join us on Beyond the Pen as we dive into our summer adventures and reveal what's in store for our listeners. In this episode, we'll share the exciting new services we're working on, our current projects, and why we took a break from the podcast. We'll also highlight the diversity of our community and share who we're looking to bring on as future guests. Plus, we'll reminisce about some of our favorite guests and share our hopes and dreams for the future of Beyond the Pen. So ...

What if Bill And Ted went to the 1990s —the age of Nirvana, grunge, punk, Lollapalooza—and stopped off in Portlandia along the way? Join us as we ride with Darby on her trip back to mid-1990s Chicago with author, Andy Frye, as the conductor. You'll enjoy the good times with Darby as she relives her carefree twenties, soaking up all the pop culture and nostalgia you could ever imagine in Ninety Days in the 90s. If you could time travel back to the 90s… Would you go see Nirvana’s first gig? Form ...

In this Episode... Join us on Beyond the Pen as we delve into the world of time travel and 90s nostalgia with Darby and author Andy Frye. Follow Darby on her journey as she returns to the mid-90s in Chicago and relives her carefree twenties. Experience the excitement of the grunge era, the rise of Nirvana, and the punk revolution. Along the way, Darby stops off in Portlandia and encounters the quirky and absurd world that is Portland in the 90s. With only 90 days to decide if she wants to stay i...

The term "Good Egg" has been around for a very long time (1915-1920 to be exact), but our next guest takes it to a whole new level and beyond. In this episode, we'll be sitting down with author Sandy Ciaramitaro and her SEL book series, you guest it, The Good Eggs. We'll be discussing topics like: What the term SEL mean? Virtuous Calendar Layout Egg-centric Mannerisms The Good Eggs Foundation and more... Visit BeyondthePenPodcast.Com to learn more about the show, our guests and their socia...

In this Episode... Join us on Beyond the Pen as we dive into the world of "The Good Eggs" with author Sandy Ciaramitaro. Discover the power of SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) and how it shapes the future of education. Immerse yourself in the egg-centric mannerisms and virtuous calendar layout that make "The Good Eggs" series so unique. Plus, learn about the Good Eggs Foundation and how it is making a positive impact on communities. This episode is not just about books; it's about the power o...