Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs

Steven Trio qualified as a solicitor, lasted just six months and walked away to pursue the musical career he'd always wanted. What followed was a creative journey through jazz, songwriting and comedy writing - and now his stories are heading towards the big screen. In this entertaining conversation with broadcast journalist Chris Dabbs, Steven talks about defying his father's expectations, finding musical success, discovering a gift for absurdist humour and his plans to adapt his writing for

Should Authors Pay to Be Interviewed? The Truth About Professional Interviews, Publicity and Free Editorial Coverage By Chris Dabbs | Author Conversations When an author challenged the ethics of paid interviews, it raised an important question. As…

Discover how subtle adult bullying in the workplace manifests beyond overt aggression. Learn to recognize passive-aggressive exclusion, preserve your professional confidence, and rebuild self-worth when trusted colleagues turn toxic, mirroring the t…

What happens when the people making you feel small are the very people you thought were your friends? In this edition of Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs, Chris is joined by mother-and-son co-authors Dr Lucille Hilliard and Marcellus Mitchell to discuss their children’s book THAT “thing!”. The story follows the Elegant Elephant when her friendship with Fly and Flea suddenly fractures. She finds herself excluded, blamed, shamed and bullied - and has to discover the strength to understand h

Transforming real-life experiences, family lore, and childhood memories into engaging fiction requires a blend of keen observation and imaginative storytelling. By looking closely at ordinary roadside landmarks, family anecdotes, and historical frag…

Every life is full of stories. Some make us laugh, others take us back to people and places we've almost forgotten. But how many of those stories do we ever write down? In this episode of Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs, presented by SLM Books, Chris meets Pete Zimmer, author of Barn Secrets, a collection of stories inspired by a lifetime of experiences, family memories and fascinating encounters. Pete has enjoyed an extraordinary variety of careers, from musician and broadcast engineer

When Western observers encounter traditional Filipino Espiritista healing, commonly known as psychic surgery, the rigid framework of conventional medicine often clashes with deeply rooted spiritual practices. This blog post explores the fundamental …

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…