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Beyond the Pen

Beyond the Pen

Welcome to Beyond the Pen, where "Reading Between the Lines" is a good thing. Each week we sit down with a new author to discover the real story behind the story and give you a personal glimpse at the author beyond the pen.

Recent Episodes

Memoirs

The Raising of a Rebel: Overcoming Addiction, Finding Wisdom, and Inspiring Others with Author and BrandFace Founder, Tonya Eberhart

March 21, 2023

In this episode of Beyond the Pen, Host Maccabee Griffin sits down with BrandFace founder and author Tonya Eberhart about her father's memoir "The Raising of a Rebel: 12 Turning Points from a Child of Alcoholics. They discus…

Murder Mystery Thriller

Unpacking a Killer Story: The Making of a True Crime Podcast with Author Matthew Witten

March 14, 2023

In this episode of Beyond the Pen, Matthew Witten talks about his book, Killer Story, and its inspiration. Join us as we dive into the world of true crime podcasts with the fictional story of Petra Kovach, a young journalist…

Show Updates

New Horizons: A Look at Changes in Beyond the Pen

Feb. 28, 2023

Our new format will include reading a page or two of a book and analyzing its plot, characters, and exposition, followed by fun and creative improv.      But that's not all! We'll also have some fantastic guest authors jo…

Publication Information

When Characters Take the Reigns: The Power of Organic Storytelling with writer/director Mark W. Travis

Feb. 21, 2023

In this episode, we delve into the art of creating well-rounded characters that can captivate any audience, whether it's through writing, film, or theater. Mark W. Travis, a seasoned author and director, shares his insights …

Dark Fantasy

Navigating the Dark and Twisty World of Denial with Guest Author C.R. Rice

Feb. 14, 2023

Step into the dark and twisted world of C.R. Rice's Denial with Beyond the Pen - the must-listen podcast for fans of thought-provoking, genre-defying stories. Dive deep into the dying towns of America and explore the cultura…

Historical Fiction

Escape from the Nazis: A Jewish Musical Family's Journey to Bolivia with Guest Author Jennifer Steil

Feb. 7, 2023

In this episode of Beyond the Pen, we delve into the heart-wrenching story of a Jewish musical family's escape from Nazi-occupied Vienna to Bolivia in the book "Exile Music." Discover the musical structure and themes that we…

Recent Blog Posts

The Raising of a Rebel: Overcoming Addiction, Finding Wisd…

Read the transcript behind this episode of Beyond the Pen, Host Maccabee Griffin sits down with BrandFace founder and author Tonya Eberhart about her fat…

New Horizons: A Look at Changes in Beyond the Pen

In this episode of Beyond the Pen, Maccabee explains some of the changes to the show that'll be implemented from now on. Things like a new interview of t…

Planning a Podcast? Somethings to Consider Before Recording

Having a podcast can be exciting, but planning your podcast out first will help in the long run. 1.) Research other podcasts closer to your vision 2.) …