Inside Scoop Live!
168 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome to The Inside Scoop Live podcast, where we bring you captivating conversations with independent authors.
In each episode, we go beyond the pages of the books and delve into the minds of the authors themselves. Our engaging host sits down with these literary maestros, providing a platform for them to share their inspirations, writing processes, and the stories behind their captivating works.
Whether you’re a devoted fan or new to their writing, The Inside Scoop Live podcast takes you on an intimate journey with authors from various genres and backgrounds.
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Episodes
The Greatest Wish - An Interview with Author Amanda Yoshida
May 15, 2020 13:36 - 28 minutes - 11.8 MBAmanda Yoshida first dreamt of being a children’s book illustrator when she was a mere toddler, growing up in the suburbs surrounding Portland, Oregon. As a child, she spent countless hours drawing and studying the artwork inside her stacks of colorfully illustrated books. She favored the rhyming words and silly drawings of Dr. Seuss and Shel Silverstein and claimed one day she would be an artist. Eventually, the pens and pencils that were always in her hand became paint brushes in her exp...
Reverence - An Interview with Author Joshua Landeros
May 15, 2020 13:36 - 26 minutes - 10.9 MBJoshua Landeros was born in Pomona, CA, but was raised in Perris of Riverside County for years uncountable now. He comes from a large family in which he is admittedly “the black sheep.” Landeros grew up on Dragon Ball Z, Godzilla films, Batman the Animated Series, and Star Wars. Not to mention an infinite love for dinosaurs and all movie monsters. He began writing in middle school starting with Godzilla fanfictions. He kept writing and eventually created his own world full of characters. I...
SWIFT Act - An Interview with Author Buck Marshall
May 15, 2020 13:35 - 52 minutes - 21 MBBuck Marshall taught political science for five years and received his doctorate from Tulane in 1992. After 20 years in the private sector, his reaction to the Occupy Wall Street movement was to write a series of books and establish the non-profit SWIFT Act Alliance. For more information about Buck Marshall and his book visit his website. Topics of conversation: What is SWIFT Act His holistic view of the current economy in the US Society – Political – Economic Circle and Bipartisanism H...
Dreaming Sophia - An Interview with Author Melissa Muldoon
May 15, 2020 13:35 - 39 minutes - 15.4 MBMelissa Muldoon is the Studentessa Matta—the crazy linguist! In Italian, “matta” means “crazy” or “impassioned”. Melissa has a B.A. in fine arts, art history and European History from Knox College, a liberal arts college in Galesburg, Illinois, as well as a master’s degree in art history from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. She has also studied painting and art history in Florence. Melissa promotes the study of Italian language and culture through her dual-language blog, Stu...
Scapegoat - An Interview with Author Emilio Corsetti III
May 15, 2020 13:34 - 32 minutes - 12.5 MBEmilio Corsetti, III is a professional pilot and author. Emilio has written for both regional and national publications including the Chicago Tribune, Multimedia Producer, and Professional Pilot magazine. Emilio’s first book 35 Miles From Shore: The Ditching and Rescue of ALM Flight 980 tells the true story of an airline ditching in the Caribbean Sea and the efforts to rescue those who survived. Emilio is a graduate of St. Louis University. He and his wife Lynn reside in Dallas, TX. To lear...
Keeping Kyrie - An Interview with Author Emily Christensen
May 15, 2020 13:34 - 24 minutes - 9.53 MBDr. Emily Christensen earned her Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy and has two Masters Degrees: an M.S. in Professional Counseling and an M.Div. in Pastoral Counseling. The only thing better than writing, she says, is being married to a writer. Nathan Christensen married Emily in the Oklahoma City temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on 13 October 2012, and have since fostered more than eighty-five children. In 2015, they adopted the six children who stayed, and are ...
The Matryoshka Murders - An Interview with Author Kay Williams
May 15, 2020 13:33 - 36 minutes - 13.7 MBKay Williams always had an inclination to be a professional actress, so, with stars in her eyes, she moved to New York City right after college graduation (she was a theater major). She lived in a rent-controlled apartment with no heat, and lots of rodents, too busy earning money to act (her dad had saved her letters from that time so she recently took a fresh look at those hair-raising and now hilarious adventures). After 9 months in the Big Apple, Kay slunk back to Ohio, to a safer life, ...
Riven - An Interview with Author Jane Alvey Harris
May 15, 2020 13:33 - 29 minutes - 11.6 MBJane Alvey Harris has a Humanities degree from Brigham Young University with emphases in Art History, Italian Language, and Studio Art. She’s CRAZY about the visual and performing arts! She enjoys playing classical piano, painting & sketching, singing & acting, and especially writing poetry & prose. But, her real passion is PEOPLE. She loves to watch and study what makes us tick as human beings. Definitely a dreamer, her favorite thing to do is to weave together sublime settings and stories...
A Home for Abigail - An Interview with Author Sandy Marriott Cook
May 15, 2020 13:33 - 29 minutes - 12 MBSandy Marriott Cook lives in Texas with her husband, Richard, and their furry and feathered “children.” She has been an animal lover ever since her pet turtle was her best friend and confidante. As an artist, Sandy hopes to convey the special places pets hold in our hearts. To see some of her portraits of pets and wildlife, visit www.smarriottcook.com. Topics of conversation: Rescuing waterfowl Painting Being a big classic movie fan How A Home for Abigail was a family project Her new d...
Beyond the Last Horizon - An Interview with Author Mary DeGroat
May 15, 2020 13:32 - 31 minutes - 12.5 MB“Beyond the Last Horizon” is Mary DeGroat‘s debut as an author. A second book of fiction for women is progressing with plans for publishing early 2017. A concept for her third book is under wraps for the time being though the outline has been completed and the first chapter written. Mary is an executive-level professional with more than twenty years’ marketing and communications experience within non-profit, marketing/pr agency, corporate and commodity board environments. She seeks moderat...
The Adventures of Zealy and Whubba Series - An Interview with Author Roe DePinto
May 15, 2020 13:32 - 34 minutes - 13.8 MBRoe DePinto grew up in the Bronx and Yonkers, and is mostly Italian, of American descent. From an early age, she was taught the importance of family. and raised her two children with the same values instilling in them the message that love is more important than anything else in this world. When her children were young Roe decided to take a 3-year course in children’s literature. She also got her Realtor’s license in New York and California and was certified as a notary and a travel agent. ...
The Hidden and The Maiden - An Interview with Author Eben Mishkin
May 15, 2020 13:32 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBEben Mishkin is a gentleman and a scholar who has devoted his life to the study of the story and the accumulation of trivia. He holds many degrees but is most proud of his Masters in the teaching and practice of creative writing from the University of Wales, Cardiff. He enjoys role-playing games and casually wielding forbidden knowledge. Mishkin is married to a very talented artist who was kind enough to do all the artwork for his debut novel. Topics of conversation: Creative Writing Re...
A Time to be Brave - An Interview with Author Holly Moulder
May 15, 2020 13:31 - 20 minutes - 8.3 MBHolly Moulder is a former elementary school teacher who left the classroom in order to write historical fiction for middle-grade students. Her fascination with history has helped her create four award-winning novels: Eyes of the Calusa, A Cord of Three Strands, Crystal City Lights, and A Time To Be Brave. Moulder has two adult daughters and one granddaughter, Macie. She and her husband, Don, live in Sharpsburg, Georgia. For more information about Holly Moulder and her books, visit her webs...
God's Indemnity - An Interview with Author Cheryl Williams
May 15, 2020 13:31 - 23 minutes - 8.85 MBCheryl Williams, a registered nurse with a doctor of health education degree, published her doctoral dissertation in ProQuest. She believes that God has entrusted her with spreading the word about His Son’s return in 2017, which birthed her book, “God’s Indemnity.” For more information about Cheryl Williams and her book, visit her website. Topics of conversation: Her Message Her Passions The Most Influential Person in her Life
Racial Realities and Post-Racial Dreams - An Interview with Author Julius Bailey, PhD
May 15, 2020 13:31 - 50 minutes - 23.3 MBJulius Bailey, Ph.D., Christian Existentialist, teaches in the Department of Philosophy at Wittenberg University. He is a philosopher, cultural critic, social theorist, and diversity lecturer. As a socially conscious academic, Dr. Bailey has been interviewed on CNN, Fox, B.E.T, and ABC Nightline. A guest on numerous radio shows as a social critic and education advisor, he is often sought to speak at colleges, prisons, and community organizations across America. Publications include “The Cul...
Heathens and Liars of Lickskillet County - An Interview with Author Derek Berry
May 15, 2020 13:30 - 29 minutes - 12.2 MBDerek Berry is a poet & novelist. They are the author of the novel Heathens & Liar of Lickskillet County (PRA, 2016) & the poetry chapbook Skinny Dipping with Strangers (2013). Their poems & short stories can be found in Beloit Poetry Journal, ANMLY, Raleigh Review, Jet Fuel Review, Longleaf Review, Barely South Review, Landfill, The Water This Time: Anthology on Sea Level Rise in Charleston, BOAAT Journal, Pidgeonholes, Yemassee, The Broken Plate, Gigantic Sequins, Longleaf Review, Open...
Tuma: The Tribe's Little Princess - An Interview with Author Susan Violante
May 15, 2020 13:30 - 34 minutes - 13.6 MBBorn and raised in Venezuela of Italian immigrants, Susan Violante completed a BA in Political Science and Business Administration before moving to the US . Although she built a career as a Business Analyst/Accountant, she also kept herself active as a freelance writer in the US; publishing articles, poetry, children's stories, and illustrations since 1996. She published her first book in 2009, and released her revised edition: Innocent War: Behind An Immigrant's Past - Book 1 in 2011. Her p...
Seasons of Pain - An Interview with Author Imowen Lodestone
May 15, 2020 13:29 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBImowen Lodestone was inspired to write “Seasons of Pain” in large part because of his admiration for the creative genius of fellow writer H.P. Lovecraft. He has always wanted to write a novel dominated by supernatural characters that showed readers that these individuals, although endowed with special abilities and keen senses, still get scared and make assumptions. As a result of these failings, they sometimes make mistakes. His goal is to reveal to the reader how supernatural beings exper...