Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs

Dr Scott M. Taubold explores Filipino Espiritista healing, the controversial idea of “psychic surgery”, mind-body medicine and what he witnessed during years of research into this remarkable healing tradition.

Writing compelling action and suspense doesn't require a 25-year-old protagonist with a penchant for reckless stunts. In modern thriller fiction, senior characters like retired detectives and everyday people stepping out of their comfort zones bring…

🚴 A 70-year-old retired detective. A 150-mile charity bicycle ride. Thousands of cyclists travelling from Houston to Austin.💥 And an explosion that turns an endurance challenge into a dangerous rescue mission. Author Reynold Conger joins Author Conversations' Chris Dabbs to discuss A Dangerous Bike Ride, the first book in his Richard Tracy series. 📖 The idea for the novel came from a striking real-life moment. Shortly after the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, Reynold and his wife were in Austin

Discover the bizarre legal battle between McVitie's and HMRC over whether Jaffa Cakes are legally classified as cakes or biscuits, and how this seemingly trivial distinction carried millions of pounds in VAT implications. This deep dive reveals how …

Author and entrepreneur **Paul Hesketh** joins Chris Dabbs to reveal the surprising history, science and business behind the food we eat every day. From baked beans being cooked inside the tin and the BBC’s famous spaghetti-tree hoax to tea espionage and the Jaffa Cake VAT battle, *Behind the Barcode* uncovers the extraordinary stories hiding on ordinary supermarket shelves.

Chronic joint pain and physical inflammation can sometimes stem from unreleased ancestral trauma rather than strictly physiological causes. By exploring family constellation work, individuals can learn to identify, acknowledge, and release inherited…

What if some of the moments we dismiss as coincidence are actually pointing us towards change? In this edition of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs speaks to Mary Glesige, author of Open the Gate: A Journey into Synchronistic Healing. Mary explores...

When a therapist transitions into writing fiction, human behavior takes center stage. This guide explores how decades of counseling, recognizing behavioral patterns, and understanding psychological awakenings allow authors to craft deeply authentic …

Author, artist and therapist Maree Deeley joins Chris Dabbs to discuss The Harvest Always Comes, a novel exploring love, relationships, temptation and second chances. Maree reveals the personal story behind the book's title, how decades spent exploring the human mind influence her fiction and why her next novel, Eyes of Innocence, will take her writing in a very different direction.

Discover how lifelong experiences, military service, and a near-death medical emergency shaped the remarkable journey of a nonagenarian debut novelist. In this post, we explore the creative resilience required to finish and publish a major historica…

Korean War veteran Joel A. Robinson published his debut novel at the remarkable age of 92. In this episode of Author Conversations, Joel discusses the real-life treasure story that inspired Treasure's Location, the historical research behind the novel, and why it's never too late to pursue a lifelong dream. A thoughtful conversation about writing, perseverance and the power of storytelling.

True mental toughness is rarely built by watching motivational videos or looking for quick inspiration online. Lasting resilience requires establishing rigid systems, removing cognitive distractions, and recognizing that motivation fades long before…

Canadian military veteran, firefighter, ultra-endurance athlete and author JD Tremblay joins Chris Dabbs to explore discipline, faith and resilience. From completing ten Ironman-distance triathlons in ten consecutive days to overcoming childhood adversity, JD shares the mindset behind living a life with purpose and becoming truly "hungry for more."

When we picture the American Civil War, our minds naturally gravitate toward familiar visual tropes: columns of blue and grey infantrymen marching through the mud, cannon smoke billowing across blood-soaked fields, and generals poring over maps by c…

Black male educators and/or teachers in the USA and beyond often find themselves navigating a complex professional landscape where they are expected to serve as pillars for their home communities while simultaneously proving their legitimacy in pred…

Keith Daniel Saunders Sr. reflects on a lifetime in education, growing up between different worlds and the experiences that inspired his memoir, Roosevelt to the Hamptons: The War on Both Sides. This thoughtful conversation explores identity, leadership, empathy and why understanding another person's perspective is more important than ever.

Writing your first novel after 60 is not just a creative pursuit; it is a profound act of personal reinvention. By drawing on decades of life experiences, grief, and long-held dreams, older authors can craft narratives with an emotional depth and au…

What if finding love starts with finding yourself? In this episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs speaks with debut novelist Becky Larson Bloom about writing her first novel later in life, the inspiration behind New Beginnings and why self-discovery matters just as much as romance. Becky reflects on finally becoming a published author in her late sixties, fulfilling a lifelong ambition and proving that it's never too late to begin a new chapter. Whether you're an aspiring writer,

Doctors gave Donna Valentino just a 40% chance of survival. What followed was years of rehabilitation, relearning basic life skills and rebuilding an entirely new life. In this powerful episode of Author Conversations, Donna shares the extraordinary story behind her books Headstrong and Heartstrong, beginning with the catastrophic ATV accident that left her with a severe traumatic brain injury and continuing through one of the most remarkable recovery journeys you'll hear. Doctors gave Donna