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How much has life changed your thinking since you were a child? Have you had to change your goals and life long dreams because of other peoples opinions of them? Maybe you need to reboot your supercomputer to the factory settings. That's where author Carrie Schmidt comes in with her new book Behind the Screen - Uncover the Truth: Connect to your Power, Passion, Purpose. Come with us as we discuss how a spiritual journey down multiple scientific rabbit holes helped her create a program that helps...

In this Episode... Join us on Beyond the Pen as we delve into the transformative power of self-discovery and personal growth. We'll be exploring how life can change our thinking, goals, and lifelong dreams and how we can sometimes get stuck in the opinions of others. But have no fear; author Carrie Schmidt is here to guide us on our journey back to our true selves. With her new book Behind the Screen - Uncover the Truth, Carrie shares her spiritual journey and how it led her to develop a program...

We take a trip through Heaven, Hell and Limbo with Death as our guide as he hunts down a psychotically demonic killer named Radix. During our trip down the River Styx, we talk with the ferryman himself, author Chris LaParco, about his book A Story Told. We'll discuss everything from criticism from mainstream publishers and tv directors, the reality of conflicts (real and fictious), and so much for. So get ready for a trip through the afterlife you'll never forget, as we go Beyond the Pen. Get y...

In this Episode... Join us on Beyond the Pen as we embark on a journey through the afterlife with Death as our guide. We'll journey down the River Styx and explore the realms of Heaven, Hell, and Limbo in search of the elusive psychotically demonic killer, Radix. Along the way, we'll sit down with author Chris LaParco, the ferryman himself, and delve into the depths of his captivating book A Story Told. From criticism from mainstream publishers to the realities of conflicts, both real and fictit...

How often have you heard a teenager or an adult say, "I'm fine." And yet knew they weren't. We all fear that if we burden anyone else with our problems, they'll either see us in a different light, tell us that we're overreacting, or even worse, make fun of us. We all have something we're afraid to share, and that's why the teens in Boys and Girls Scream by author Kern Carter started a teen group at their school to help each other heal and stop the generation silence that's been past down through...

On this episode of Beyond the Pen, we sit down with author Kern Carter to discuss the unspoken pain many of us carry. How often have we heard someone say "I'm fine" when we know they're anything but? Kern Carter's book, Boys and Girls Scream, tells the story of a group of teens who band together to help each other heal and stop the cycle of generational silence. Together, we explore the reasons why we are afraid to share our problems and how this fear can keep us from healing. We delve into the...

How fictional can a satire be before it blends into the reality of the truth? History has given us great works of fiction that prove this like Don Quixote, Catch-22, Animal Farm, 1982, etc. Well, we're about to add another one to the list for you with Tracy Auerbach's The Sin Soldiers of The Fragment's Series - Book One. Her series touches on the idea of the Science Council using chemically induced soldiers as play toys to keep a tyrannical clutch on the people to keep them in line. What's the r...

In this episode of Beyond the Pen, host Maccabee and Marccella welcome author Tracy Auerbach to discuss the intersection of satire and truth in literature. Tracy's latest novel, The Sin Soldiers, delves into a world where chemically induced soldiers are used to control the masses. But as the conversation unfolds, the two delve deeper into the underlying questions of morality and power that the book raises. How much can satire push the limits of reality before it becomes all too real? Can fiction...

The Hamilton County Public Library of Noblesville, IN hosted their Sixth Annual Local Author Book Fair at the FORUM Event Center in Fishers, IN, and we were invited to be a part of the program. I had the chance to interview some of the authors for a few minutes before and during the event. This is the third and final part of the event that covered so many wonderfully talented authors. In this episode, we'll be talking to the following authors and learning more about their books. Children's Book...

Join us for the final installment of our three-part series as we explore the world of local authors at the Hamilton County Public Library Book Fair. In this episode, we sit down with some of the most talented and inspiring authors to learn about their books, their writing process, and their experiences as self-published writers. Meet children's book author Jennifer Reardon McSoley and discover her League of Invisible Abilities series that celebrates children's unique strengths and abilities. Le...

The Hamilton County Public Library of Noblesville, IN hosted their Sixth Annual Local Author Book Fair at the FORUM Event Center in Fishers, IN, and we were invited to be a part of the program. I had the chance to interview some of the authors for a few minutes before and during the event. There were so many authors that I had to break this into three different episodes. In this episode, we'll be talking to authors and learning more about their books. Author Donna Crocker and her Sorta Memoire ...

In this episode of Beyond the Pen, we bring you the highlights from the Sixth Annual Local Author Book Fair at the FORUM Event Center in Fishers, IN. Join us as we talk to six talented authors from Hamilton County Public Library's book fair. Our first guest, Donna Crocker, talks about her sorta memoir, "There's a Clydesdale in the Attic," where she reflects on keeping and letting go. Next up, we chat with sci-fi author Cameron Roberts about his book "Time's Bridge," which takes readers on a time...

The Hamilton County Public Library of Noblesville, IN hosted their Sixth Annual Local Author Book Fair at the FORUM Event Center in Fishers, IN, and we were invited to be a part of the program. I had the chance to interview some of the authors for a few minutes before and during the event. There were so many authors that I had to break this into three different episodes. In this episode, we'll be talking to authors and learning more about their books. Children's Author Tia Hapner and her book W...

This three-part series embarks on a literary journey through the Hamilton County Public Library Book Fair. We sit down with a diverse group of local authors, including a children's author, a young adult author, a historical fiction author, a mystery writer, and a romance novelist. Get inspired as we learn about their books, unique writing processes, and experiences as self-published writers. You'll hear from Tia Hapner, author of "What's My Real Name," Rue Sparks, author of "The Fable of Wren," ...

Do you know what it's like to deal with substance abuse? To be an addict that doesn't know how to quit, even when losing everything? Do you know how to support them? In her fictional memoirs, Memoires of a Black Sheep - Book 1, author Jamie Hairston helps us to understand what it's like to be an addict. We take a fictional journey into the world of addiction inspired by real events from her life. Life isn't as black and white as it may seem sometimes and no one is invulnerable to this lifestyle....

Join us in this episode of Beyond the Pen as we delve into the complex and often misunderstood world of addiction with author Jamie Hairston. In her fictional memoir, Memoires of a Black Sheep, Jamie takes us on a journey through the ups and downs of addiction, sharing her own experiences and shedding light on the harsh realities of this lifestyle. In this episode, we explore the challenges of addiction and the toll it takes on the lives of those affected by it. We also discuss the importance o...

Rocky Balboa said it best when he said, " You see this guy staring back at you...that's the toughest opponent you're ever going to have to face." When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Do you see someone living their best life, or someone whose wasting it away? If it's the latter, Marc Hayford has two words for ya...Get Up! In his book, Get Up: Encouraging You To Attack Life (A Marc Hayford Power Book), Marc doesn't pull his punches or mix words when it comes to getting you to change yo...

In this episode of Beyond the Pen, we dive into Marc Hayford's book, "Get Up: Encouraging You To Attack Life (A Marc Hayford Power Book)". Rocky Balboa once said that the toughest opponent we'll ever face is staring back at us in the mirror. So, when you look in the mirror, what do you see? Do you see someone living their best life or wasting it away? Marc's book challenges readers to change their mindset and attack life head-on. In this episode, we discuss the power of tough love and how it can...

Marccella and I wanted to thank everyone for supporting the show as either a listener, guest, or both. And since we're not interviewing any guest authors in this episode, we thought we would interview each other. Giving you a glimpse into our lives as well as some future things we're working on to make the show better for you. Also, support the show by sharing every episode to grow a supportive community around these fantastic authors. And finally, if you like our new format and shorter showtim...

In this special episode of Beyond the Pen, we want to express our deep gratitude to our listeners and guests who have supported us. As a thank you, we thought we would take a break from our usual format and interview each other. You'll get to know us better, hear about our personal lives, and learn about the exciting things we have planned for the show's future. We also want to encourage you to help us grow our community of supportive book lovers by sharing every episode with your friends and f...

Every journey is different but it's the things we pick up on the way that help us grow. These lessons also allow the Holy Spirit to help guide us along the way. We just have to listen to it. Listen to our God Instinct. In this episode, we talk to author Sylvia Worsham about her book, Journey to Me: Trust the Wisdom of Change. Her book documents the life of a young teenage girl being bullied in high school, how she dealt with a cheating husband and surviving a multitude of near-death experiences....

In this episode of Beyond the Pen, we speak with author Sylvia Worsham about her inspiring book, Journey to Me: Trust the Wisdom of Change. Sylvia shares her personal journey of overcoming bullying in high school, surviving near-death experiences, and navigating a cheating husband. Through it all, she discovered the power of trusting the journey and listening to her God Instinct. Join us as we delve deep into Sylvia's story and gain insights into how to find inner strength, resilience, and the c...

Get ready to question everything you've ever known and change your mindset forever. We're going behind the written word with author Brian Schrubhar and his e-book The Ripple Effect Mindset: One Drop of Poison Contaminates the Mind. We discover what made him change his own life as well as others who've read his series of inspirational books. So join us on Tuesday morning on your favorite podcast platform and start to learn how to make a change for you and those around you. Get your copy TODAY by ...

In this episode of Beyond the Pen, we dive into the world of author Brian Schrubhar, and his powerful e-book, The Ripple Effect Mindset: One Drop of Poison Contaminates the Mind. Brian shares his personal journey of self-discovery and transformation and how his book series has inspired readers to question everything they've ever known and make positive changes in their lives. Join us as we explore the power of changing your mindset and how it can have a ripple effect on those around you. Get rea...