The Sample Chapter Podcast

Updated: 21 Oct 2025 • 289 episodes
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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.

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21 Oct 2025 • EN

Peter Germany: Penal Earth

Episode 289 welcomes back UK author, Peter Germany, for a sample reading from his latest book, Penal Earth! If you haven't already, be sure to click the link below for last week's interview with Peter to learn more about him! Episode 288 interview with Peter Peter Germany's website with social media links Peter Germany

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Episode 288 journeys to the United Kingdom for a visit with horror, post-apocalyptic, and sci-fi writer, Peter Germany! The conversation is a blast as Jason and Peter discuss turning story ideas into short stories, knowing the end vs exploring, getting the reader to feel emotions, movies that scared us, and their mutua

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Episode 287 welcomes back mystery & crime writer, Spencer Gray for a riveting sample reading from his novel, The Stranger in Southridge!  Spencer Gray books on Amazon Follow Spencer on Facebook or Instagram Tune in to the KC Sports Authority on YouTube Check out the interview with Spencer in episode 286. Contact the sh

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Episode 286 introduces listeners to a fantastic Overland Park Mystery and Crime writer, Spencer Gray! Learn about Spencer's insights into his writing style, influences, aspirations, and so much more by just clicking play right now!  Spencer Gray books on Amazon Follow Spencer on Facebook or Instagram Tune in to the KC

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For episode 285, Actress/Director/Author, Terri Hanauer returns with a mesmerizing sample reading from her debut novel, The Lightness of Rain! Be sure to check out the links below to find and follow Terri including our interview from last week. Terri Hanauer website The Lightness of Rain Amazon link Episode 284: Interv

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Episode 284 takes us to Santa Monica for a delightful discussion with Actress, Director, and now, Author, Terri Hanauer! In this interview, we dive deep into topics like writing for healing, being able to take/use critique, finding yourself within your writing and characters, finding inspiration in unexpected places, a

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