The Heartland Author Podcast

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews David Rothman. David, an English professor at the City University of New York (CUNY), is the author of the fictional work Lelya Dorche and the Coney Island Cure.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Lâle Davidson. Lâle, a community college instructor and climate change activist, is the author of multiple books, including Blue Woman Burning, Against the Grain, and Beyond Sight.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews A.A. Winston. A.A., whose real name is Russ Haddad, is the author of the poetry collection Growth.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Cynthia Wilkening. Cynthia is a poet and the author of the Christian haiku poetry collection Water is Faithful.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Michael LaRiccia. Michael is the illustrator of the graphic novel Planeta Blu: Rise of Agoo, which was written by Tem Blessed.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Jason Pike. Lt. Col. Pike is the author of A Soldier Against All Odds, a memoir about his military service, and he is also the author of the upcoming book Out of the Uniform, Back into Civilian Life, which is about veterans' benefits in the United States.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Susan Gold. Susan is the author of the book Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom. As of the uploading of the episode, her book is available in ebook format as part of Amazon's Kindle Unlimited.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Dr. David Pearce. Dr. Pearce has many years of experience as a dentist and founded Ultimate Success in Dentistry, a firm that provides coaching services to dentists. Dr. Pearce is the author of two books, with a third in progress.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Romana Hasenöhrl. Romana, who used to work for the Austrian public broadcaster ORF, is the author of ten books. While all of the books Romana has written so far have been written in the German language, one of her books has been translated into the English language as Natural Dyeing with Plants: Glorious Colors from Roots, Leaves & Flowers. Additionally, Romana is a long-term traveler and travel blogger, and Romana also offers writing workshops.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Aesha Tahir. Aesha is a posture coach who founded Tone and Strengthen, and she is the author of the book Unhunched: Discover Wellness Through Posture.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Tyler Wittkofsky. Tyler is a multi-genre author, poet, blogger, host of two podcasts, and the publisher for Tea with Coffee Media. Tyler's written works include the novels (Not) Alone and The Seeds of Love, as well as the poetry collection Coffee, Alcohol, and Heartbreak.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Rahul Dev Manchanda. Rahul is an attorney for the Manchanda Law Office and is the author of the Deep State Defector series of conservative political books.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Andrew Cloninger. Andrew is the author of the haiku poetry collection C6-C7, which is based on his life-altering experience.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Calvin Cassady. Calvin, a former Seneca-Cayuga Native American tribal council member and a retired educator, is the author of the Christian nonfiction book Bridging the Gap.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Janelle Meraz Hooper. Janelle is an author and a playwright; Janelle is the author of the Turtle Trilogy, which consists of the books A Three-Turtle Summer, As Brown as I Want: The Indianhead Diaries, and Custer and his Naked Ladies. Additionally, Janelle has written more books, including Geronimo's Laptop, and she has also written plays.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Amanda Blackwood. Amanda, a human trafficking survivor, is the author of the Growth from Darkness series of workbooks, as well as numerous other books, including Custom Justice, Detailed Pieces of a Shattered Dream, Thirty Synchronized Woodpeckers, and many more. Additionally, Amanda hosts two podcasts: Growth from Darkness and The Survivors.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Tonya Duncan Ellis. Tonya is the author of the Sophie Washington series of children's books, and her picture book about the Juneteenth federal holiday in the United States will be released in 2024.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Dr. Barbara D'Amato. Barbara, who has decades of experience as a psychoanalyst, is the author of the psychological fiction novel Triskele.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Emanuel Aaron Rose. Emanuel is the author of the Wenaha Henry series of children's books, as well as multiple nonfiction books about marketing, a field in which Emanuel has considerable experience.

For the 100th episode of The Heartland Author Podcast, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Oksana Kukurudza. Oksana is the author of the soon-to-be-released narrative nonfiction book Sunflowers Bend but Rarely Break, which is about the atrocities Oksana's ancestors suffered at the hands of the Nazis, their liberation by the U.S. Army, and their emigration to the United States.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Jessica Speer. Jessica is the author of three books about societal issues middle-school-aged children and adolescents face: The Phone Book, Middle School - Safety Goggles Advised, and BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)?: A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Tyler Schwanke. Tyler, who has a background in filmmaking, is the author of the Hollywood heist novel Breaking In.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Michaell Magrutsche. Michaell is an artist and the author of multiple books, including The Smart of Art. Like Aaron, Michaell is neurodivergent.

For the premiere of the sixth season of The Heartland Author Podcast, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews author Stephen W. Sweigart. Stephen has written numerous books, the most recent being CoNMaNSiNiT 2023, which was released on the day the interview was recorded.

In the season five finale, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Anastasia Lindsey. Anastasia, who is from Decatur, Illinois, is a poet and the author of the poetry book OCEAN. In addition to her writing work, Anastasia is also a holistic healing practitioner.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Dr. Jerry L. Burton. Jerry, who is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and an ordained minister, is the author of the Get a Grip on the Bible series of Bible study guides, of which one book has been published and two more are forthcoming, as well as the book Clouds of War.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews music composer and author Tina Davidson. Tina, whose music has been performed by many orchestras and ensembles, is the author of Let Your Heart Be Broken, a memoir about her interesting life story.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Marsha Vanwynsberghe. Marsha is a life aversity coach and the author of When She Stopped Asking Why..., a book about her experiences as a mother who had to deal with teen substance abuse in her family. Marsha is also a contributing author to books written by multiple authors, including Owning Your Choices and Every Body Holds a Story, and Marsha is also the host of two podcasts, one of which is Own Your Choices Own Your Life.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Chris Donaldson. Chris, who is from Northern Ireland, is the author of the book Going the Wrong Way, which is a nonfiction book about Chris's ultra-long-distance motorcycle adventures on his Moto Guzzi motorcycle.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews songwriter Connor Frost. Although Connor has not yet written a book, one of the many topics discussed during the interview is writer's block, which affects authors, songwriters, and other types of writers alike.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews LaDonna Humphrey. LaDonna, an investigative journalist, private investigator, podcast host, and true crime author from Arkansas, is the author of the book The Girl I Never Knew, which is about the unsolved murder of Melissa Witt. LaDonna also co-wrote the book Strangled with Alecia Lockhart. In addition to her work as an author, LaDonna co-hosts the Deep Dark Secrets podcast with Alecia Lockhart.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Steve Kidd. Steve is an entrepreneur, minister, radio talk show host, and author of many books, among them the nonfiction book Only the Beginning: The Secret to Unlocking True Ongoing Wealth. During the interview, topics including, but not limited to, bestselling books and book publishing were discussed.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews author Chancellor K. Jackson. Chancellor, a former college football player who spent 14 days in Chinese custody in 2019 before being released, wrote the book 14 Days in Beijing about his experience in Chinese custody. Chancellor is also the author of the romance books You Love and You Learn and Real Love Never Dies.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews author Troy Hadeed. Troy's book, which has the working title Popcorn in My Pocket, is soon to be released. In addition to his work as an author, Troy, who is from the island of Trinidad in Trinidad and Tobago, is a yoga practitioner and instructor.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Fritznel Octave. Fritznel, a veteran journalist who was born in Haiti but now lives in the United States, is the author of Haiti Between Pestilence and Hope, a nonfiction book about Haiti's history. During the episode, topics as varied as Fritznel's book, the history of Haiti, book banning in the United States, and college basketball were discussed.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews author Kimberly Sullivan. Kimberly, who is originally from the United States but now lives in Italy, is the author of three books, all of which are historical fiction, women's fiction, or both: Three Coins, Dark Blue Waves, and In the Shadow of the Apennines. Additionally, Kimberly's short story collection Drink Wine and Be Beautiful is soon to be released.

On this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews author Laura Burke. Laura has written many mystery fiction works, including Black Orchid, The Toy Store Murders, and multiple books in the Masson Mystery Series.

Because of an audio echoing issue with the original interview recording file, the interview in this episode was reconstructed using Aaron's re-recorded questions and comments and Laura's answers and comments from the original interview recording.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews teen author Asher Warren. Asher, a high school student, is the author of the horror novel Maniacal, with more books forthcoming in the near future. In addition to his work as an author, Asher also co-hosts The Thin Ice Podcast with Ethan Nikkel.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Genesis Amaris Kemp. Genesis is a visionary life coach, a motivational speaker, a podcast host, and the author of the book Chocolate Drop in Corporate America: From the Pit to the Palace, a nonfiction book about Genesis's real-life experiences in the corporate world. Genesis is also the host of the GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp podcast.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Vic Ferrari. Vic is a retired New York City Police Department (NYPD) detective and the author of six nonfiction books, all of which are available on Kindle Unlimited. Four of the books are about the inner workings of the NYPD, and the other two are Dickheads & Debauchery and Other Ingenious Ways to Die, which is about the various ways people die, and Confessions of a Catholic High School Graduate, a book about Vic's experience attending a Catholic high school in New York City.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews author Margaret Agard. Margaret is the author of the In His Footsteps memoir series. The first two books in the series have been published, with a third book in the series soon to be published.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews author Edward Miskie. Edward is the sole survivor of a rare form of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and is the author of the book Cancer, Musical Theatre, and Other Chronic Illnesses.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews crime novelist, movie writer, television writer, playwright, and magazine writer Matt Witten. This episode focuses primarily on two of Matt's written books: the crime novel Killer Story and the thriller The Necklace, the latter of which has been optioned for film by none other than Leonardo DiCaprio.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Brenden Kumarasamy. Brenden, a public speaking and communication expert, is the founder of MasterTalk, a company that helps its clients improve their public speaking and communication skills. This episode is focused primarily on public speaking and communication advice for authors.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Alexa Nazzaro. Alexa is the founder of the author services company Aaxel Author Services, which provides editing, publishing, and marketing services to authors, as well as the book publisher Two Pigeons Press.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Jennifer Elizabeth Moore. Jennifer is the author of the nonfiction book Empathic Mastery, and she is also a contributing author to multiple books in Anna Pereira's The Wellness Universe Guide to Complete Self-Care... series. Jennifer is also a podcaster herself, hosting the Empathic Mastery Show.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Douglas Robbins. Douglas is an author, podcaster, and op-ed writer. Douglas is the author of the Narican science fiction series and the novel Love in a Dying Town. Douglas is also the host of the Den of Discussion podcast and, several months ago, wrote an op-ed on his blog about the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Kirsten Marion. Kirsten is the publisher and acquiring editor of Common Deer Press, a publishing company that publishes children's and young adult books.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews author and poet Sandy Jarvis. Sandy is the author of three books: King Maestro and Chuck, The Golden Kite, and From Dusk to Dawn. During the interview, topics discussed include Sandy's published books, her work in progress Dolly the Singing Train, and her work in homeless services and HIV/AIDS care in New York City.

Due to an audio echoing issue with the original interview audio file, the interview has been reconstructed using Sandy's responses from the original interview recording and Aaron's re-recorded questions and comments.

In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews author, screenwriter, and musician Jimi Fritz. Jimi is the author of the books Confessions of an Ethical Drug Dealer: A Psychedelic Travelogue Memoir and Rave Culture: An Insider's Overview. This interview is mostly about the book Confessions of an Ethical Drug Dealer.

Due to an audio echoing issue in the interview file, the interview was reconstructed using Jimi's answers from the original recording and the host's rerecorded questions and comments.