Episodes

  • Children's Book Writing and More with Leia Barrett
    Dec 18 2025

    In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Leia Barrett.

    Leia, who previously worked in the nonprofit organization sector, is the author of the children’s books The Goldilocks Quartet (illustrated by Candace Neal) and The Odd Dog (illustrated by Shannon McKeon).

    You can learn more about Leia and her work at https://storiesbyleia.com/, buy from Leia’s online store at http://storiesbyleia.com/bookshop, and view Leia’s Amazon author page at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Leia-Barrett/author/B09413BXHJ.

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    27 mins
  • Music and Writing Books About It with Amani Roberts
    Dec 18 2025

    In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Amani Roberts.

    Amani, a music producer and DJ, is the author of the nonfiction books The Quiet Storm and DJs Mean Business. The Quiet Storm is about the R&B music genre and its history, whereas DJs Mean Business is about the business of being a DJ.

    In addition to his work as an author, DJ, and music producer, Amani co-hosts the Adventures in Business podcast, and he also hosted The Amani Experience Podcast.

    You can learn more about Amani and his work at https://www.amaniexperience.com/, buy The Quiet Storm at https://thequietstormbook.com/, view Amani’s Amazon author page at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amani-Roberts/author/B084T6KT4Q, listen to the Adventures in Business podcast at https://adventuresinbusinesslive.com, and listen to The Amani Experience Podcast at https://open.spotify.com/show/3cwFRGuusUp8A2MXDRD7d6.

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    18 mins
  • Medieval European Historical Fiction Writing with DH Morris
    Nov 26 2025

    In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews DH Morris.

    DH is the author of the historical fiction novel The Girl with Many Crowns, which is set in ninth-century Medieval Europe. Topics discussed during the interview include, but are not limited to, the research process, plot development, and character development in historical fiction writing.

    You can learn more about DH and her publishing imprint, New Classics Publishing, at https://newclassicspublishing.com/, and you can buy the novel The Girl with Many Crowns on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Many-Crowns-runaway-powerful-ebook/dp/B0DCQ7625M/.

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    27 mins
  • Literary Fiction Writing and More with Jeffrey Dunn
    Nov 26 2025

    In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Jeffrey Dunn.

    Jeffrey, who has a doctoral degree (PhD) in English literature and cultural studies, is the author of the literary fiction novel Whiskey River, which is set in the high desert region of eastern Washington state in the United States, as well as the novels Radio Free Olympia and Wildcat.

    The interview in this episode focuses primarily on Whiskey River.

    You can learn more about Jeffrey and his work at https://www.jeffreydunnspokane.com/, and you can view Jeffrey’s Amazon author page at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jeffrey-Dunn/author/B07QDF3RB3.

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    25 mins
  • Novel Writing, Painting, Visual Thinking, and More with Christine Walker
    Nov 26 2025

    In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Christine Walker.

    Christine is a fiction author and painting artist. As an author, she has written the novel Tap Dancing at the Bluebird. Additionally, Christine runs the Read to Write Books and SeeShape Visual Thinking ventures.

    You can learn more about Christine at https://christinewalkerauthor.wordpress.com/ for her work as an author and https://www.christinewalker.net/ for her work as an artist. You can buy Tap Dancing at the Bluebird on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Tap-Dancing-at-Bluebird-Novel-ebook/dp/B0DJZFF8SZ/, you can learn more about Read to Write Books at https://readtowritebooks.wordpress.com/, and you can learn more about SeeShape Visual Thinking at https://seeshape.com/.

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    27 mins
  • Fitness, Nonfiction Writing, Psychedelic Mushrooms, and More with John Borden
    Nov 24 2025

    In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews John Borden.

    John, who owns the company Get Psyched Fitness, is a hybrid athlete, a fitness expert, a psychedelic mushroom user, and the author of the nonfiction book Your Mindset is Your Reality.

    You can learn more about John and Get Psyched Fitness at https://www.getpsychedfitness.com/, and buy Your Mindset is Your Reality on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Your-Mindset-Reality-firsthand-psilocybin-ebook/dp/B0D8V8XMLN.

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    19 mins
  • Novel Writing, Short Story Writing, and Filmmaking with Paul Andrew Skidmore
    Nov 24 2025

    In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Paul Andrew Skidmore.

    Paul is the author of the novel God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, as well as the short stories “The Darkness Rolled Over Her”, “Kindling”, and “Ciao Bella”. Additionally, Paul is a filmmaker, with a film adaptation of “The Darkness Rolled Over Her” in the works, and he also hosts the Sketches from Scripture podcast.

    You can learn more about Paul’s work at https://parabolos.com/, listen to the Sketches from Scripture podcast at https://skidmore.substack.com/p/sketches-from-scripture-podcast, download the Five Coffees and a Book discussion guide from https://fivecoffeesandabook.com/, and view Paul’s Amazon author page at https://www.amazon.com/stores/paul-andrew-skidmore/author/B07PW8NW33.

    As suicidal ideation is discussed in this episode, listener discretion is advised. If you are struggling with suicidal ideation, the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached by calling or texting 988.

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    35 mins
  • Ghostwriting and Running a Writing Business as a Disabled Person with Maria Chapman
    Nov 19 2025

    In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Maria Chapman.

    Maria is a ghostwriter and founded the company Connected Ghostwriting. In addition to her work as a ghostwriter, Maria founded the nonprofit Journey 2 Success, which seeks to help people with disabilities become entrepreneurs, and has a book of her own, The Power of the Pivot, slated to be released May 5, 2026.

    You can learn more about Connected Ghostwriting at https://connectedghostwriting.com/, learn more about Journey 2 Success at https://journey2success.org/, and pre-order The Power of the Pivot on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Power-Pivot-Maria-F-Chapman/dp/1636989691.

    Aaron previously interviewed Sue Toth, who works for Connected Ghostwriting, for the Apollo Papyrus Podcast. You can listen to Aaron’s interview of Sue at https://campaaronapollo.wixsite.com/apollopapyrus/podcast/episode/3b82a917/book-editing-and-coaching-with-sue-toth.

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    27 mins