Chapter One Podcast: Discover New Books to Read
91 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe greatest stories ever written all begin with Chapter One! Each episode, our guest authors will share their first chapters with you. Ch1 Podcast is one of the best podcasts to discovery new books to read, along with tips and tricks to better learn how to be a writer. Our featured authors have written indie and best selling books, which can be found in traditional book stores, Amazon, Createspace, Goodreads, even Smashwords, Lulu, and Wattpad. In addition to books, we also discuss grammar, writing tips, and the independent and traditional publishing industry on the Ch1Podcast. PLEASE HELP US TO GROW! Our audience grows stronger everyday because of great listeners like you! Please continue to help us spread the word by subscribing in iTunes and writing us a review. Oh! and tell your friends about the show. Our website is ch1podcast.com. To learn more about Demethius Jackson, check out www.realmsic.com | www.demethius.com
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Ep88 – The Candle Of Crest – A Rhyming Epic Adventure
June 18, 2021 15:03 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBOn today’s episode I’d like to share with you my latest audiobook entitled, The Candle of Crest – A Rhyming Epic-Adventure! Also known as audio dramas, or graphic audio, this version features a fully rhyming magical tale complete with music and sound effects. As Earth’s only magical The post Ep88 – The Candle Of Crest – A Rhyming Epic Adventure appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep87 – Gory Details – Erika Engelhaupt
April 30, 2021 17:02 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBOn today’s episode, we’ll be speaking with Erika Engelhaupt, author of Gory Details: Adventures From the Dark Side of Science. Filled to the brim with far-out facts, this wickedly informative narrative from the author of National Geographic’s popular Gory Details blog takes us on a fascinating journey through The post Ep87 – Gory Details – Erika Engelhaupt appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep86 – Dear Kamala – Dr. Peggy Brooks-Bertram
April 02, 2021 16:36 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBOn today’s episode, we’ll be speaking with Dr. Peggy Brooks-Bertram, author of, Dear Kamala: Women Write to the New Vice President. As the first woman of color elected as the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris broke through many barriers and made history, energizing The post Ep86 – Dear Kamala – Dr. Peggy Brooks-Bertram appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep85 – The Bad Muslim Discount – Syed Masood
March 13, 2021 17:32 - 24 minutes - 34 MBOn today’s episode, we’ll be speaking with Syed Masood, author of The Bad Muslim Discount. It’s 1995, and Anvar Faris is a restless, rebellious, and sharp-tongued boy doing his best to grow up in Karachi, Pakistan. As fundamentalism takes root within the social order and the The post Ep85 – The Bad Muslim Discount – Syed Masood appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep84 – Parabellum – Greg Hickey
February 18, 2021 23:31 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBOn today’s episode, we welcome Greg Hickey back to the show! A former professional baseball player turned neuroscientist, turned author, he shares his psychological crime fiction entitled, Parabellum. A mass shooting at a Chicago beach leaves several dead and dozens injured. In the year before The post Ep84 – Parabellum – Greg Hickey appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep83 – Edge of the Map – Johanna Garton
January 19, 2021 21:32 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBHappy 2021! Today’s episode is for all you mountain climbers out there… both physical and metaphorical. We’re joined by Johanna Garton, author of Edge of the Map: The Mountain Life of Christine Boskoff. It’s a dramatic and inspiring adventure story based on the lives of The post Ep83 – Edge of the Map – Johanna Garton appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep82 – CABLOG – Dege Legg
December 28, 2020 22:18 - 28 minutes - 39 MBOn today’s episode, we speak with Dege Legg, multi-talented rock musician and author of, CABLOG – Diary of a Cabdriver. In this fuel-injected work of creative nonfiction, Grammy-nominated musician and award-winning writer Dege Legg aka Brother Dege recounts five years behind the wheel while documenting the The post Ep82 – CABLOG – Dege Legg appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep81 – Api’s Berlin Diaries – Gabrielle Robinson
November 21, 2020 21:01 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBOn today’s episode, Gabrielle Robinson shares her latest book entitled, Api’s Berlin Diaries: My Quest To Understand My Grandfather’s Nazi Past. After her mother’s death, Gabrielle found her grandfather’s diaries and discovered that he had been a member of the Nazi party. Her memoir juxtaposes The post Ep81 – Api’s Berlin Diaries – Gabrielle Robinson appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep80 – Eris Rising – Courtney Ramm
October 30, 2020 17:54 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBOn today’s episode, author Courtney Ramm shares her unique and inspirational memoir, Eris Rising. Courtney was one of 229 offspring born from the controversial “Genius Sperm Bank”, a genetic experiment that existed in the 1980s and ’90s. With a predisposition for “genius”, Courtney found herself driven The post Ep80 – Eris Rising – Courtney Ramm appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep79 – Ace Boon Coon – Danny Gardner
October 09, 2020 18:56 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBOn today’s episode, comedian, actor, writer and novelist Danny Gardner shares, Ace Boon Coon – The Tales of Elliot Caprice. It’s 1950s Illinois and Elliot Caprice has returned to his rural Southville homestead to help his uncle save the family farm, which is struggling through The post Ep79 – Ace Boon Coon – Danny Gardner appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep78 – Winning Conditions – Christine Hofbeck
September 21, 2020 16:38 - 26 minutes - 36 MBOn today’s episode, public speaker, former Survivor contestant, and now author Christine Hofbeck shares her new book entitled, Winning Conditions, which is a joyful, insightful, and empowering read about delivering your work and ideas so that they (and you!) are more likely to be recognized, The post Ep78 – Winning Conditions – Christine Hofbeck appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep77 – The Friar’s Lantern – Greg Hickey
August 26, 2020 23:29 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBOn today’s episode, Greg Hickey, former professional baseball player turned neuroscientist, turned, author, shares his fantastic Choose-Your-Adventure book! Written in second person narrative, The Friar’s Lantern, is a thought-provoking novel that mixes an experimental mind reading machine with a taut courtroom drama… and more! An The post Ep77 – The Friar’s Lantern – Greg Hickey appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep76 – Saving Sara: A Memoir of Food Addiction – Sara Somers
July 26, 2020 19:16 - 26 minutes - 37 MBOn today’s episode, Sara Somers shares her person journey overcoming food addition. In her latest book, Saving Sara, she accounts her nearly fifty year battle. Her memoir is brutally honest and intimate. Somers offers readers an inside view of a food addict’s mind, showcasing her The post Ep76 – Saving Sara: A Memoir of Food Addiction – Sara Somers appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep75 – Love and Other Criminal Behavior – Nikki Dolson
June 24, 2020 00:09 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBOn today’s episode, crime fiction powerhouse Nikki Dolson shares her latest book, Love and Other Criminal Behavior, a collection of thirteen stories exploring the many different ways to love–and also end up dead. The collection starts with “Georgie Ann” a tale of kept women, betrayal, The post Ep75 – Love and Other Criminal Behavior – Nikki Dolson appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep74 – The 100% Solution – Solomon Goldstein-Rose
May 15, 2020 18:25 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBOn today’s episode, Solomon Goldstein-Rose — a leading millennial climate activist, former Massachusetts state representative, and author of The 100% Solution. The world must reach negative greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change. Yet no single plan has The post Ep74 – The 100% Solution – Solomon Goldstein-Rose appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep73 – The Five Core Conversations for Couples – Julia & David Bullitt
April 03, 2020 23:14 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBPost-Covid, experts are predicting an increase in births. You know what they’re also predicting? An increase in divorces! But before you and your at-home confined significant other reach the tipping point, co-authors Julie and David Bullit share, The Five Core Conversations for Couples, which may The post Ep73 – The Five Core Conversations for Couples – Julia & David Bullitt appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep72 – The Companion – Kim Taylor Blakemore
February 24, 2020 01:06 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBOn today’s episode, author Kim Taylor Blakemore shares her thrilling new novel entitled, The Companion. They say she’s a murderess. She claims she’s innocent. But Lucy has been known to tell lies… 1855, New Hampshire. Lucy Blunt is set to hang for a double murder. The post Ep72 – The Companion – Kim Taylor Blakemore appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep71 – The Clean Body – Peter Ward
January 13, 2020 22:01 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBAs we delve into the year 2020 I’m obliged to ponder the human evolution of how we got to this day and age. With that notion, I’d like to introduce professor Peter Ward, author of The Clean Body. On today’s episode he’ll explain exactly why The post Ep71 – The Clean Body – Peter Ward appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep70 – Apprehension – Mark Bergin
December 11, 2019 21:15 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBOur hearts go out to the victims of the Jersey City shooting and the police officer killed in the line of duty. Today’s guest Mark Bergin, shares his book, Apprehension, which delves into the stresses of being a police offer, and most importantly the topic The post Ep70 – Apprehension – Mark Bergin appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep69 – Repentance – Andrew Lam
November 22, 2019 21:43 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBOn today’s episode, Dr. Andrew Lam shares his incredible historic fiction novel entitled, Repentance, which tells the story of a Japanese American war hero who has a secret… a secret so awful he’d rather die than tell anyone–one so entwined with the brave act that made him The post Ep69 – Repentance – Andrew Lam appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep68 – Banished From Memory – Mary Sheeran
November 01, 2019 18:34 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBOn today’s episode, author Mary Sheeran shares her Hollywood historical fiction novel entitled, Banished from Memory. In 1960, sixteen-year-old Dianna Fletcher has been accustomed to the bright lights of Hollywood all her life-but now they are casting shadows on her family’s past and on her The post Ep68 – Banished From Memory – Mary Sheeran appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep67 – Clouds and Earth – Sayde Scarlett
September 27, 2019 19:16 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBOn today’s episode, author Sayde Scarlett shares Clouds and Earth, a dark and thrilling tale of intrigue and espionage set in the data-driven world of tomorrow. The Long War changed everything. For Lt. First Class Sandy Attiyeh, the peace she helped create seems to be The post Ep67 – Clouds and Earth – Sayde Scarlett appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep66 – Murderabilia – Carl Vonderau
September 16, 2019 18:59 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBAre you interested in serial killers? Have you ever heard of the term, murderabilia? On today’s episode, we learn all about it from Carl Vonderau as he shares his new book entitled, Murderabilia. When you’re the son of a serial killer, you can never escape The post Ep66 – Murderabilia – Carl Vonderau appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep65 – False Horizon – Joseph Reid
August 07, 2019 00:54 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBOn today’s episode, Joseph Reid shares book-two of the Seth Walker series entitled, False Horizon! The Amazon Charts bestselling series continues as ruthless ecoterrorists, heavily armed miners, and cold-blooded drug smugglers clash in the Appalachians, where air marshal Seth Walker is investigating a mysterious plane The post Ep65 – False Horizon – Joseph Reid appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep64 – Intuitively You – Michelle DesPres
July 22, 2019 01:32 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBOn today’s episode, I speak with Michelle Despres, the author of Intuitively You, and the first clairvoyant we’ve had on the show! Those seeking personal health, abundance and well-being as well as anyone who works with people to enhance their lives will uncover revolutionary tools The post Ep64 – Intuitively You – Michelle DesPres appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep63 – The Night Visitors – Carol Goodman
June 28, 2019 18:36 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBOn today’s episode, we’re joined by Carol Goodman, who shares her latest novel entitled, The Night Visitors, which touches on the subject of domestic violence. Within the story, ALICE gets off a bus in the middle of a snowstorm in Delphi, NY. She is fleeing an The post Ep63 – The Night Visitors – Carol Goodman appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep62 – Immortal Girl5 – Griffin Stark
June 14, 2019 16:33 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBOn today’s episode we speak with Griffin Stark, the author of Immortal Girl5 and the Sheep Dog Anti-Bullying Movement! Within his book, Rachel, Skylar, Caitlin, Beth and Bethany are all eighteen, immortal and can fly. But that is where the similarities end for these five forever The post Ep62 – Immortal Girl5 – Griffin Stark appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep61 – The Beatin’ Path – John B. Lane
May 17, 2019 02:10 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBHave you ever questioned yourself and the society you are a part of? Have you ever wondered about the ability of the human mind, body, and soul to achieve feats far greater than societal norms? If so, then you’re in luck! On today’s episode, award-winning The post Ep61 – The Beatin’ Path – John B. Lane appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep60 – America Deconstructed – Chaithanya Sohan
April 26, 2019 18:47 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBOn today’s episode, I’m excited to speak with Chai Sohan, the author of America Deconstructed. Her book follows the journeys of sixteen immigrants as they maneuver cultural differences, accents and uncomfortable situations while feeling a sense of belonging in America. Naseer was nine years old The post Ep60 – America Deconstructed – Chaithanya Sohan appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep59 – The Melancholy Howl – Mark Stevens
April 08, 2019 00:49 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBOn today’s episode, we welcome back to the show, Mark Stevens who shares the 5th book in his Allison Coil series entitled, the Melancholy Howl. This book is perfect for readers who love strong female protagonists and mysteries that take place in the rugged terrains The post Ep59 – The Melancholy Howl – Mark Stevens appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep58 – The Realmsic Conquest Trilogy – Demethius Jackson
March 22, 2019 05:54 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBI’m both excited… and anxious to share with you, The Realmsic Conquest Trilogy! While I’ve been producing the podcast, I’ve been quietly finishing my saga of the world’s only magic kingdom and their quest for peace. On today’s episode, I’ll be reading from The Hero The post Ep58 – The Realmsic Conquest Trilogy – Demethius Jackson appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep57 – #CHILL – Bryan Robinson
March 04, 2019 03:27 - 30 minutes - 42 MBOn today’s episode, we welcome Bryan Robinson back to the show! He’ll be sharing his new book entitled, #CHILL. Stop stressing and learn to chill with this mindfulness and meditation guidebook that can help workaholics and others let go of anxiety and achieve and maintain the The post Ep57 – #CHILL – Bryan Robinson appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep56 – Meet Behind Mars – Renee Simms
February 15, 2019 04:40 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBOn today’s episode, Renee Simms shares her debut short story collection, Meet Behind Mars-a revealing look at how geography, memory, ancestry, and desire influence our personal relationships. In many of her stories, Simms exposes her own interest in issues concerning time and space. For example, The post Ep56 – Meet Behind Mars – Renee Simms appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep55 – The Waiting Room – Emily Bleeker
January 20, 2019 18:27 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBFrom the bestselling author of When I’m Gone and Working Fire comes a gripping novel about a mother, her missing daughter, and the dark secrets that engulf them. Ever since her husband’s death collided with the birth of her daughter, postpartum depression has taken hold The post Ep55 – The Waiting Room – Emily Bleeker appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep54 – Own Your Pain to Own Your Success – Tierra Fluker
January 20, 2019 18:26 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBAre you feeling lost? Purposeful? Ready for motivation? This book is sharing challenges, obstacles and battles to reach your inner strength. Tierra Fluker will encourage you to overcome and push through life challenges to reach your highest level of success. She joins us on today’s The post Ep54 – Own Your Pain to Own Your Success – Tierra Fluker appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep53 – Revolt – Tracy Lawson
December 30, 2018 20:23 - 30 minutes - 42 MBOn our final episode of 2018, author Tracy Lawson shares her compelling saga entitled, Revolt which is the explosive conclusion of her Award-Winning Resistance Series. Fans of dystopian stories and tv shows like Black Mirror will love reading Revolt! To Deny Freedom is to Deny The post Ep53 – Revolt – Tracy Lawson appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep52 – Journal of a Fast Track Life – Charles E. Smith
December 13, 2018 19:45 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBOn today’s episode, author Charles E. Smith will be sharing his memoir entitled, Journal of a Fast Track Life: And Lessons Learned Along the Way, Charles Smith’s life story is that of a small town kid with no silver spoon whose first job was editor The post Ep52 – Journal of a Fast Track Life – Charles E. Smith appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep51 – City of Shards – Steve Rodgers
December 02, 2018 21:38 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBOn today’s episode, author Steve Rodgers shares his epic fantasy novel, City of Shards. In the Wormpile district, gangs rule the streets, urchins assault each other with minor magic, and the people boil under the sway of a monstrous god. There, Larin suffers tourette-like outbursts The post Ep51 – City of Shards – Steve Rodgers appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep50 – The Coroner – Jennifer Graeser Dornbush
November 19, 2018 17:43 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBOur 50TH episode is guaranteed to spark interesting discussions during your upcoming holiday feast. Author Jennifer Graeser Dornbush shares her book, The Coroner, and discusses what it was like in her family growing up as the daughter of a medical examiner. Book Summary: Summoned from The post Ep50 – The Coroner – Jennifer Graeser Dornbush appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep49 – Retirement Investing 101 – Phillip Washington
November 09, 2018 07:29 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBOn today’s episode, author Phillip Washington shatters all the myths you have about retirement investing and explains just how simple it is to plan for your financial future in his new book entitled, Retirement Investing 101: A Step by Step Process for Building and Maintaining The post Ep49 – Retirement Investing 101 – Phillip Washington appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep48 – House of Belonging – Andrea Thome
October 12, 2018 01:57 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBAndrea Thome, a former broadcast journalist and now best-selling author will be sharing her contemporary romance novel entitled, House of Belonging. This novel is the third in the Hesse Creek series. Who can we count on? The family we’re born into, or the one we The post Ep48 – House of Belonging – Andrea Thome appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep47 – Detox Your Home – Christine Dimmick
September 22, 2018 00:48 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBOn today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the substances that make up our daily consumer products, and learn how to protect ourselves from those which may be harmful! Author Christine Dimmick will be sharing her healthy living book entitled, Detox Your Home: A Guide to Removing The post Ep47 – Detox Your Home – Christine Dimmick appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep46 – Holistic Sexuality – Dr. Akua Gray
September 10, 2018 00:14 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBOn today’s episode, we’ll be discussing sexuality and spirituality with Dr. Akua Gray. She’s a Traditional Naturopath and Spiritual Counselor who’ll be sharing her current book, Holistic Sexuality: A Practical Guide to Sexual Healing. The health and wellness guide to restructuring and revitalizing your sex The post Ep46 – Holistic Sexuality – Dr. Akua Gray appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep45 – The Engineer- Darran M. Handshaw
August 26, 2018 23:30 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBToday’s episode is for Sci-Fi and Fantasy book lovers! Author Darran M. Handshaw will be sharing his incredibly detailed and action-filled novel entitled, The Engineer: A Chronicles of Actaeon Story. When the Engineer, Actaeon, arrives at Pyramid in the heart of Redemption, nothing goes according The post Ep45 – The Engineer- Darran M. Handshaw appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep44 – Your Wide Awakening: A Guide to Anorexia Recovery – Jensy Scarola
August 16, 2018 17:18 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBOn today’s episode, author Jensy Scarola will be sharing her motivational self-help book entitled, Your Wide Awakening: A Guide to Anorexia Recovery. We have a wonderful conversation and she provides a number of tips and resources to help those who may be coping with eating The post Ep44 – Your Wide Awakening: A Guide to Anorexia Recovery – Jensy Scarola appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Highlighter – Ep3 – The Wild Detectives Bookstore and Bar – Andres De La Casa
August 13, 2018 03:56 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBOn today’s Highlighter episode, I speak Andres De La Casa, the Director of The Wild Detectives Bookstore, Bar, and Venue. The establishment is the result of 10 years of friendship of two Spanish civil engineers, Javier García del Moral and Paco Vique. They always wished for The post Highlighter – Ep3 – The Wild Detectives Bookstore and Bar – Andres De La Casa appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep43 – The Undiscovered Country – Mike Nemeth
July 31, 2018 03:24 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBOn today’s episode, author Mike Nemeth will be sharing his latest mystery suspense novel entitled, The Undiscovered Country. When Randle Marks buried his abusive father three years ago, he thought he had escaped the gravitational pull of his dysfunctional family. Living in Florida, Randle was The post Ep43 – The Undiscovered Country – Mike Nemeth appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep42 – The Dreaming Road – Elizabeth Moore
July 12, 2018 03:31 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBThis episode is for anyone who has lost a loved one. Elizabeth Moore will be joining us to discuss her book entitled, The Dreaming Road. Although fiction, the story is based on her tragic experience of losing her daughter to suicide. The story takes place The post Ep42 – The Dreaming Road – Elizabeth Moore appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Highlighter – Ep2 – Melanin Origins – Frank Minikon
June 28, 2018 15:28 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBOn today’s Highlighter episode, I speak Frank Minikon, the Cheif Operations Officer of Melanin Origins. Founded by Louie T. McClain II, Melanin Origins is a publishing company that provides quality educational materials which inspire young minds to aspire for excellence while embracing their heritage. The The post Highlighter – Ep2 – Melanin Origins – Frank Minikon appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.
Ep41 – Songs From An Imperfect Life – J Ronald M York
June 06, 2018 02:11 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBThis episode is not for the faint of heart, but pertains to a very important subject matter. Author J Ronald M York shares with us his incredible book entitled, Songs From An Imperfect Life, where he copes with his experiences surviving sexual abuse as a The post Ep41 – Songs From An Imperfect Life – J Ronald M York appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.