Episodes

  • Nonfiction Writing and Acquisitions Editing with W. Terry Whalin
    May 24 2025

    In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews W. Terry Whalin.

    Terry, an acquisitions editor for Morgan James Publishing, is the author of numerous books, including, among others, biographies about historical figures as varied as Billy Graham and Sojourner Truth, as well as nonfiction books about, or related to, book publishing, including 10 Publishing Myths and Book Proposals That $ell.

    The podcast host received an autographed copy of 10 Publishing Myths after interviewing Terry. Additionally, starting with this episode, episodes of the Apollo Papyrus Podcast will have a slightly lower audio volume level going forward.

    You can learn more about Terry and his work at https://terrywhalin.com/, get a free copy of 10 Publishing Myths at https://www.marketing4books.com/us-ord, get a free bonus related to 10 Publishing Myths at https://terrywhalin.com/get-the-11th-publishing-myth/, get a free copy of Book Proposals That $ell at https://dl.bookfunnel.com/aq5j0acu9o, and view Terry’s Amazon author page at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Terry-Whalin/author/B000APVHTI.

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    24 mins
  • Medicine, Life as a Schoolteacher, and Memoir Writing with Dr. Erica M. Elliott, MD
    May 22 2025

    In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Dr. Erica M. Elliott, MD.

    Dr. Elliott, a physician and former schoolteacher on the Navajo Nation, is the author of two memoirs: Miracles in the High Desert and From Mountains to Medicine.

    You can learn more about Dr. Elliott and her work at https://www.ericaelliottmd.com/ and at https://www.musingsmemoirandmedicine.com/, and you can view Dr. Elliott’s Amazon author page at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Erica-M-Elliott-M-D/author/B088MF5NJN.

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    25 mins
  • Entrepreneurship, Writing, and Literary Scouting with Michael B. Harris
    May 15 2025

    In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Michael B. Harris.

    Michael is an entrepreneur, literary scout for Morgan James Publishing, and the author of the nonfiction books Falling Down Getting UP and Within. Additionally, Michael is a contributing author to the books PodMatch Guest Mastery and The Expert Success Solution.

    You can learn more about Michael and his work at https://www.michaelbharris.com/, buy a discounted package that includes paperback and ebook copies of Falling Down Getting UP, the Falling Down Manifesto, and a holosync meditation at https://book.michaelbharris.com/fdgubook, and view Michael’s Amazon author page at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Michael-Harris/author/B007ST4GX8.

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    21 mins
  • Psychology, Mentoring, and Writing About Mentoring with Deborah Heiser
    May 14 2025

    In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Deborah Heiser.

    Deborah is an applied developmental psychologist, the founder and CEO of The Mentor Project, and the author of the nonfiction book The Mentorship Edge: Creating Maximum Impact through Lateral and Hierarchical Mentoring.

    You can learn more about Deborah and The Mentor Project at https://www.mentorproject.org/, and you can buy The Mentorship Edge on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Mentorship-Edge-Creating-Hierarchical-Mentoring-ebook/dp/B0DMH1P736/.

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    18 mins
  • Illustrated Book Writing with Jonathan Bernstein
    May 6 2025

    In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Jonathan Bernstein.

    Jonathan is the author of the illustrated books Two Goats and Election Day, the latter of which is about elections in the United States. Both books were illustrated by Natalia Berezina.

    You can learn more about Two Goats at https://twogoatsbook.com/, learn more about Election Day at https://electiondaybook.com/, and view Jonathan’s Amazon author page at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jonathan-Bernstein/author/B0DC82XN4Z.

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    23 mins
  • Fantasy writing and storytelling with Bintou “Bin2” Kaba
    Apr 30 2025

    In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Bintou “Bin2” Kaba.

    Bintou, a creative storyteller, spoken-word poet, and writer of songs and films, is the author of the fantasy books Tragedy in the Tides and Raven: Princess into Warrior, having written both of them under the pen name Bin2 Kaba.

    You can view Bintou’s Amazon author page at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bin2-Kaba/author/B0DJRTBPXR, listen to Bintou’s spoken-word poetry playlist on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/1iCiVGcjkkjYGYjKAtvcmc, and view Bintou’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@bin2-kaba.

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    10 mins
  • Self-Publishing and Writing About It with Rodney Miles
    Apr 30 2025

    In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Rodney Miles.

    Rodney, a self-publishing expert, consultant, and author services provider, is the author of the nonfiction book The Book Dude's Guide to Self-Publishing: The Modern Author. The book is the first in a planned series of books about self-publishing.

    You can learn more about Rodney and his work at https://rodneymiles.com/, and you can view Rodney’s Amazon author page at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rodney-Miles/author/B00O41MU36.

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    31 mins
  • Being A Nurse and Writing About Nursing with Jenn Johnson, RN
    Apr 18 2025

    In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Jennifer A. “Jenn” Johnson, RN.

    Jenn, who has more than a decade and a half of experience as an emergency room nurse in Canada, is the author of the nonfiction book Nursing Intuition: How to Trust Your Gut, Save Your Sanity and Survive Your Career. Additionally, Jenn has authored numerous journals and care planners, as well as a symptom tracker for heart patients, through her company Rx for Growth.

    Jenn is not to be confused with the worship singer of the same name.

    You can learn more about Jenn and her work at https://www.rxforgrowth.com/ and view Jenn’s Amazon author page at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jennifer-A-Johnson-RN/author/B0D1NBF18K.

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    27 mins