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Catholic ReCon | Conversion StoriesJoseph Pearce's AMAZING Prison Conversion!In this week's episode of Catholic ReCon, testimonies from reverts and converts, guest renowned author and scholar Joseph Pearce joins the program. Joseph Pearce, once a militant atheist and extremist, found his worldview shaken by the very writers he admired. In this powerful Catholic testimony, Pearce shares how great literature, reason, and grace led him from hatred to the Church. His story is one of transformation, truth, and the harmony of faith and reason.Watch as he reveals how unexpected encounters with Catholics like G.K. Chesterton and J...
2025-08-1245 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowWriting a YA fantasy novel - the Sands of Nall (Announcement!)- with Jacqueline LuccaJacqueline Lucca is an author and adventurer with a passion for words and stories. We're lucky to have her announce for the first time ever her upcoming novel, 'The Sands of Nall.' With a Bachelor's degree from St Thomas University in English Language and Literature, by day she creates courses to help writers build critical thought, develop writing skills, and have fun! By night she works on creating stories and novels.
WEBSITES: Adventures in Excellence | Personal Website
About The CatholicAuthor Show The show about Catholic fiction for ordinary, modern authors! We talk creed, craft, and...
2022-08-3044 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowSelf-Publishing Young Children's Picture Books as a Homeschool Mom with Madeleine CarrollABOUT MADELEINE CARROLL
Madeleine is a Catholic, homeschooling mother, catechist and author in the United Kingdom. WEBSITE
About The CatholicAuthor Show
The show about Catholic fiction for ordinary, modern authors! We talk creed, craft, and co-creation, rooted in grit, grace, gods, and dragons. Let’s inspire your faith and your fiction!
ABOUT CATHOLICAUTHOR
The creative community for the modern Catholic author. We’re helping Catholic authors grow, connect, and keep writing. Join the mailing list | About CatholicAuthor | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
FREE COURSE: How to be a Catholic Author
Helping autho...
2022-08-2422 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowCreating 'On The Night Train' for Radio from scratch with Kiley Hatch | The Merry BeggarsA student in Hillsdale college, Kiley Hatch pitched a story to the Merry Beggars, and they snatched up her creative talent. An idea bloomed into a massive project with 40 characters, 21 episodes, and a rousing race across America produced as an audio drama for radio. Kiley shares her experiences diving into the deep end, being paired with an incredible team, and how she grew as a writer and creator.
Editor's note: this interview was glitchy, but we've done our best to edit it for clarity. The final version here is the best we can do - but we th...
2022-08-2329 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowWant a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing? Online Workshops for Students | James Matthew WilsonThe Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at the University of St. Thomas offers an advanced apprenticeship in poetry and fiction, taught by a host of distinguished writers and scholars. The MFA in Creative Writing integrates intense and invigorating workshops in writing with a series of comprehensive seminars in the Catholic literary and intellectual tradition. Courses are online and flexible (with an optional residency), and tailored to the needs of students and their writings.
Students in the program gain experience, confidence, and mastery as writers with the goal of completing excellent work worthy of publication...
2022-08-1015 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowHow to write fiction for radio (or audio shows) | A Merry Beggars Workshop | Peter AtkinsonNEWS FLASH: The Merry Beggars are looking to work with, employ, collaborate, and pay writers across the USA. They have an ongoing content need for content! They need between 30-60 minutes of scripts every single week. Plus, they pay writers!
This short, intense workshop starts with the medium of audio and how it works. Then we go through different styles of audio drama that affect how you're writing and what type of show it is. We go quickly into why writers should seriously consider audio. Then we'll screenshare several real-life scripts created from stories. By the end, fic...
2022-08-0554 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowMaking characters grow and change with Screenwriting | Natalia Roberts | JPCatholic StudentMeet Natalia Roberts, a Junior Screenwriting student at John Paul the Great Catholic University. With Dominic, she explores how screenwriting really pushes you to think about characters, and follow a process to get a project done. Learn how writing for film is different to writing fiction. But, as Natalie points out, the way a screenwriter thinks can help short stories and novels get stronger faster – by focusing better on creating great characters!
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2022-08-0530 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowStarting a family storytime reformation - 'Beakle and the Star Stone' with Anthony D'AmbrosioAnthony is a marketing specialist who loves Robin Hood, and sharing his work with a community. With a group of friends, he created and published an enchanting, 100-page fantasy story for children, to create a new kind of storytime - stories written for the whole family.
ABOUT ANTHONY D'AMBROSIO
Anthony D’Ambrosio is a storyteller and marketing specialist who has spent the last five years studying how communities and movements come together around shared purpose. Through his company Sherwood Fellows, he has participated in relaunching the brands of over a hundred organizations. His team also built Cat...
2022-07-0847 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowCombining the Oregon Trail with the Book of Tobit? Self-publishing with Kelsey GietlStarting in high school, Kelsey has been writing historical fiction, and just self-published her latest novel. It is set along a wagon train in the USA, and draws inspiration from the book of Tobit. She shares a fascinating approach to writing series - and keeping things fresh with her characters.
ABOUT KELSEY GIETL: Kelsey Gietl, a St. Louis, Missouri native, theatre enthusiast, and author of five historical fiction novels. | WEBSITE
BOOK: FOR A NOBLE PURPOSE
When a seventh husband meets the same fate, Sarah Walcott's parents determine to send her to an asylum, where she...
2022-07-0843 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowCharacters, flaws, and talking dragons in a Christian fantasy novel with Stefanie LozinskiStefanie writes about dragons, epic fantasy, and her Christian faith. She's working on a series of novels to explore ancient meaning in religion, through creative, imaginative worlds. She's an avid writer, and believes that the key to being a good author is to write daily, write faster, and keep finishing things, and you'll be a totally different writer in no time.
ABOUT Stefanie Lozinksi: Stefanie lives in Ontario, Canada, with her husband, two young children, two cats, and a whole lot of books. When she isn’t homeschooling her little ones, you’ll find her on a long...
2022-06-2258 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowHow a first-time author self-published myth, magic, and history - with Susan LaspePlenty of authors leave their manuscript buried in folders, but Susan decided to chop her 90,000 word manuscript into two parts, and publish it as a series. Susan's journey is fun and whimsical as she mix and matches elements for her stories, and finds her own writing path. Getting that first novel done and dusted gave her a boost of confidence to keep going, keep writing, and always keep learning.
ABOUT SUSAN LASPE: A visit to England inspired a story that would fuse Roman mythology, magic, and a medieval hero. Susan's years of inventing stories, writing 'silly poetry...
2022-06-1639 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowFree-writing a YA novel about the Rosary & mystical experiences, with Stephanie EngelmanStephanie used to be Methodist and Atheist, before converting to Catholicism. Strangely, free rosaries kept showing up in her life. One day, she decided to free-write a novel, and used NaNoWriMo to get it underway. Rewriting is usually a slog, but this novel was a easy to write! Her publisher leapt at it. Stephanie's story is proof that not all novels are treks through Mordor, but can be a breeze - perhaps! (Plus, learn about her upcoming graphic novel!)
ABOUT STEPHANIE: Stephanie Engelman is a wife, mother, podcaster, and the author of A Single Bead, a Catholic...
2022-06-1041 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowHow a nun writes a time-travelling novels through the life of Jesus, with Sr Grace Dateno, FSPSr Grace Dateno loves Lord of the Rings, and being a media missionary nun! Inspired by 'The Magic Treehouse', she powered through her own series of children's novels to explore the time and life of Christ. She joins us to talk about writing for children, her upcoming series, and her experience and bugbears around editing! Plus, why she loves traditional publishing. BOOKS | Website | Instagram
About The CatholicAuthor Show The show about Catholic fiction for ordinary, modern authors! We talk creed, craft, and co-creation, rooted in grit, grace, gods, and dragons. Let’s inspire your faith and your fic...
2022-05-2640 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowHow a mom writes full time, designs covers, and runs a publishing imprint, with Roseanna M. WhiteRoseanna M. White is a best-selling, Christy-Award winning writer with dozens of books in print--and also a homeschooling mom, cover designer, and she and her husband run the WhiteFire Publishing Group. Website
NOVEL: SHADOWED LOYALTY
Shadowed Loyalty, set amid the glitz and scandal of the Roaring Twenties, examines what love really means and how we draw lines between family and our own convictions, especially when following one could mean losing the other. Get the Book
About The CatholicAuthor Show The show about Catholic fiction for ordinary, modern authors! We talk creed, craft, and co-creation...
2022-05-1139 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowHow an architect creates supernatural fiction for modern teens, with Verity LuciaA young mom with several children, Verity draws on her experience as an architect to craft a unique series of stories on spiritual warfare. Her main character discovers a pair of 'magical' aviators that reveal the presence of demons and angels everywhere. Verity is passionate about simple, authentic Catholic living and witness, especially for the disconnected and downhearted modern teen. She knows her content isn't for everyone, and that's fine. Because what matters is that her readers resonate, and want to enlist alongside her!
About Verity: Verity Lucia is a former catechist for teens, a wife, and...
2022-05-0455 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowCreating a fantasy magic system out of music! Chatting 'Brio' with with Chris CrossChris Cross loves music - so it made sense to create a fantasy world where magic is based in music! Her teen fantasy novel, 'Brio', is an adventure in her own thoughts about the world - as a self-described 'Rapunzel' and 'Bilbo'!
About Chris Cross: Chris Cross (Christina Eberle) is a writer for FOCUS, Reform Wellness, and several other Catholic organizations and the author of the recently released teen fantasy novel, "Brio." Website
About The CatholicAuthor Show The show about Catholic fiction for ordinary, modern authors! We talk creed, craft, and co-creation, rooted in grit...
2022-04-2625 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowWriting dystopian Christian fiction with an invisible hero with Allison RamirezAllison shares a sneak preview of her upcoming dystopian novel, and the challenges of writing an invisible hero! In fact, the character is dead. Together, with a friend, they tackle the difficulty of a kingdom divided along religious lines, and discover a lost third way.
About Allison Ramirez: "I am an enthusiastic Catholic author, editor, teacher, content creator, and animal lover.... Besides writing and storytelling, I thought that I would become a Veterinarian one day. However, growing in my Catholic faith in middle and high school, I eventually decided to pursue academics in English with the hopes...
2022-04-2033 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowMotherhood, modern cities, & writing domestic noir with Maya SinhaMaya Sinha grew up in New Mexico and was a staff writer for the Santa Fe Reporter before moving to California for law school. As a lawyer with school-aged kids, she wrote a regular humor column for the local newspaper. In 2019, she became a columnist for The Saturday Evening Post. Her work has appeared in 'The Lamp Magazine', 'Dappled Things,' 'Book & Film Globe,' and many other publications. 'The City Mother' is her first novel. She lives in Northern California with her family. Website
ABOUT 'THE CITY MOTHER': As her marriage falters and friends disappear, Cara s...
2022-04-1238 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowCombat veterans, exorcists, & serious storytelling with Douglas ErnstDouglas Ernst is the creator and writer or the Soulfinder series at Iconic Comics. He's a former Army guy who believes success comes through hard work, honesty, optimism, and perseverance. He believes seeing yourself as a victim creates a self-fulfilling prophecy. He's a USC Trojan with an MA in Political Science from American University and the creator of the Soulfinder series. Website | Patreon | YouTube | Twitter
ABOUT SOULFINDER: Retter is a combat veteran reluctant to accept his calling as a parish priest. But the evil he encounters in his investigation — a sinister cult and the demons it worships — may co...
2022-04-0550 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowGhost towns, shipwrecks space debris, & children's stories with Elizabeth FustElizabeth Fust started writing children's stories early on, and entering into contests. Today, she's loves NaNoWriMo, working with a startup to repurpose space debris, and and learning about shipwrecks, ghost towns, saints, and mountain biking in her state. She chats about her experience with illustrators, why she loves self publishing, and shares tips on how to craft stories that young children love. Get the Book
ABOUT Elizabeth Fust Elizabeth Fust, self-published picture book author and freelance writer by night and writer for a startup aerospace company by day.
BOOK: The Hungry Kitten's Tale
It o...
2022-03-2437 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowRomance, High Seas, & the Revolutionary War - 'In Pieces' with Rhonda OrtizRhonda's childhood love of Laura Ingalls Wilder, and marathoning of the 'Horatio Hornblower' series tapped into a great reverence for the Story of Eden. 'In Pieces' is an historical romance novel set during the Revolutionary War, where two traumatized friends form a friendship to endure the slanders, rigors, and relationship of love and the high seas. Get the Book
ABOUT RHONDA: Rhonda Ortiz is a Lay Dominican, novelist, nonfiction writer, and founding editor of Chrism Press. Her debut novel, 'In Pieces', was the winner of the Crown Award and competitive Genesis Award. A native Oregonian, she attended S...
2022-03-0752 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowHow Lord of the Rings & the Odyssey inspired historical novels, with Scott GatesScott read Lord of the Rings while hiking the Appalachian Trail. That grounded him in the details and immediacy of feeling what the Fellowship felt. His fascination with Civil War-era life, and how we all work through our own Odyssey of experiences, impelled him to write 'Hard Road South.'
ABOUT SCOTT: Scott is the author of 'Hard Road South', historical fiction published by Blue Ink Press. His second novel, "Gone, the Redeemer," will be released in June. Scott grew up in Montgomery, Alabama, and currently lives in North Carolina with his wife and three kids. He c...
2022-02-2244 min
The Catholic Homeschool PodcastHow to Be a Catholic Author | Dominic de Souza | The Catholic Homeschool PodcastDo you or one of your teens feel a passion for writing but don't know where to start? Then join Paola as she sits down with self-published author, Dominic de Souza to discuss how to get started as a Catholic Author. They will explore his personal experience as well as some exciting new opportunities coming to the Catholic Homeschool Community.
Guest Bio:
Dominic de Souza is a young, Catholic dad and novelist passionate about world-building and Catholicism. He is a graduate from the Writer’s Institute for Children’s Literature, self-published a children’s novel, and works as a full time m...
2022-02-0943 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowVampires, Werewolves, & Gothic Novels with Eleanor Bourg NicholsonEleanor and Dominic talk about being a homeschool mom and lay Dominican, and writing gothic vampire novels from a Catholic standpoint.
ABOUT ELEANOR BOURG NICHOLSON
In addition to scholarly pursuits, Eleanor Bourg Nicholson occasionally strays into fiction, including her epistolary novella, The Letters of Magdalen Montague, and her Gothic novels, A Bloody Habit and Brother Wolf. A former assistant executive editor for Dappled Things, she is assistant editor for the Saint Austin Review (StAR), as well as the editor of several Ignatius Critical Editions of the classics and has collaborated with other editors to provide footnotes...
2022-02-0931 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowMagic, Mistakes, and Short Story fun with Citalin OssioCitlalin and Dominic talk about having fun with magic and character journeys in short stories!
ABOUT CITLALIN
Catholic. Writer. Artist. Hungry Panda Instagram
ABOUT The CatholicAuthor ShowThe show about Catholic fiction for ordinary, modern authors! We talk creed, craft, and co-creation, rooted in grit, grace, gods, and dragons. Let’s inspire your faith and your fiction! (Used to be Silhouettes of the Truth, now renamed to the CatholicAuthor Show)
ABOUT CATHOLICAUTHORThe creative community for the modern Catholic author. We’re helping Catholic authors grow, connect, and keep writing. Join the mailing list | Abou...
2022-02-0126 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowParody, Cliche, and Fairy Tale Novels with Katy CampbellKaty and Dominic talk about fairy tales, powerful women in the ancient world, scheduling with deadlines, and self publishing.
ABOUT KATY
Katy Campbell is a Catholic humorist and lover of fairy tales. She prefers the gory originals to the squeaky clean Disney retellings but will gladly consume both. She graduated from John Paul the Great Catholic University in 2012 with a B.S. in Communications Media and recently left her real job to pursue a career as a starving author. She's published three books and numerous short stories, which you can find on her website. See her...
2022-01-2744 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowPedro Gabriel & The Chronicles of DumahPedro Gabriel is a Portuguese oncology doctor, with a penchant for Shakespeare, Milton, Chesterton, Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. As a published writer of fantasy novels, he seeks to better understand the relationship of God and Man by focusing on the frailty of the human condition, be it physical or spiritual. Since his younger years, Pedro has been fascinated by ancient myths and legends, and dreamed of creating his own full mythology one day. “The Chronicles of Dumah” is the fulfillment of this dream.
Pedro chats about his new novel Ironcraft: The Chronicles of Dumah, a fa...
2021-11-2936 min
The CatholicAuthor ShowWelcome to the Catholic Author ShowWe talk creed, craft, and co-creation, rooted in grit, grace, gods, and dragons…
We’re highlighting adult authors of all ages and genres, and your novels!
But it’s not just another fiction podcast.
We’ll talk about their stories. We’ll learn their origins. And we’ll chat about their writing styles. But we’ll also chat about our common mission: CatholicAuthors in the modern world.
This show was launched as 'Silhouettes of the Truth' in 2021, and in 2022 has been rebranded to the CatholicAuthor Show.
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2021-11-2906 min