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Welcome to the Story Impact author interview podcast. What happens when two lifelong friends turn their love of storytelling into an international literary enterprise—and discover that some of their most extraordinary...
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Story Impact Podcast - Compelling Author Interviews
Hosted by Lisa Towles · arts · EN
About this Podcast:
Hello book lovers and welcome to Story Impact, an author interview podcast that dives deep into the meaning, purpose, and magic behind the stories we love. I'm your host, award-winning crime novelist Lisa Towles. As a fellow author, I know the incredible passion and hard work that goes into creating a story. That's why I created this series—to lift up authors and shine a spotlight on the incredible stories they've brought into the world. Book lovers, you're in for a treat! On this show, we'll go behind the scenes with some of the most renowned authors reshaping our literary landscape to understand their inspirations, craft, and the purpose that drives them forward. So get ready to be inspired, to discover new books for your reading list, and to connect with some amazing visionaries.
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What is Story Impact Podcast - Compelling Author Interviews about?
Hello book lovers and welcome to Story Impact, an author interview podcast that dives deep into the meaning, purpose, and magic behind the stories we love. I'm your host, award-winning crime novelist Lisa Towles. As a fellow author, I know the incredible passion and hard work that goes into creating a story.
Who hosts Story Impact Podcast - Compelling Author Interviews?
Story Impact Podcast - Compelling Author Interviews is hosted by Lisa Towles. The show has published 29 episodes to date.
What has Story Impact Podcast - Compelling Author Interviews covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Story Impact Podcast - Wilnona Marie & Jade Dee" (23 October 2026, 30 minutes), "Story Impact Podcast - Carmela Dutra" (16 October 2026, 24 minutes), and "Story Impact Podcast - Somia Sadiq" (10 October 2026, 33 minutes).
How often does Story Impact Podcast - Compelling Author Interviews publish?
Story Impact Podcast - Compelling Author Interviews publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 29 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Story Impact Podcast - Compelling Author Interviews?
Booking probability for Story Impact Podcast - Compelling Author Interviews is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Story Impact Podcast - Compelling Author Interviews requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Story Impact Podcast - Compelling Author Interviews's contact route on record: public web form.
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Lisa Towles hosts Story Impact Podcast - Compelling Author Interviews, an arts podcast with 29 episodes published.
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Episode #28
Story Impact Podcast - Carmela Dutra
Oct 16, 202624 minWelcome to the Story Impact author interview podcast. Cozy mystery author Carmela Dutra joins host Lisa Towles to explore the art of writing entertaining, character-driven crime fiction. Author of the Food Truck Mystery...
Episode #27
Story Impact Podcast - Somia Sadiq
Oct 10, 202633 minWelcome to the Story Impact author interview podcast. What if the path to peace begins not at a negotiating table, but with a story? In this episode, host Lisa Towles welcomes Somia Sadiq—award-winning novelist...
Episode #26
Story Impact Podcast - Billie Hanson-Dupree
Oct 3, 202629 minHistory, Place & the California Story with Billie Hanson-Dupree What happens when personal history, place, music, and memory become fiction? Author Billie Hanson-Dupree joins Lisa Towles for a conversation about the...
Episode #25
Story Impact Podcast - Victoria Zackheim
Oct 1, 202637 minWelcome to the Story Impact author interview podcast. What happens when the homicide detective becomes the murder suspect? Acclaimed author, editor, playwright, filmmaker, and writing instructor Victoria Zackheim...
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Episode #23
K.D. Neill - Story Impact Podcast
Sep 23, 202632 minWelcome to the Story Impact author interview podcast. What does it mean to build a creative life across continents, blending the resonance of music with the deep history of historical fiction? Scottish novelist and...
- Sep 18, 202645 min
Welcome to the Story Impact author interview podcast. What does it mean to be human in the age of technology? Writer Jesse Ratner and photographer Dan Kutler join host Lisa Towles to discuss The Cage You Carry, a...
Episode #21
Story Impact Podcast - Tec Weston
Sep 12, 202618 minWelcome to the Story Impact author interview podcast. In this episode, award-winning crime novelist and host Lisa Towles sits down with horror author and illustrator Tec Weston to explore the intersection of visual...
Episode #20
Story Impact Podcast - Caryn McCann
Sep 6, 202631 minWelcome to the Story Impact author interview podcast. Gold Rush California. A 2,000-year-old Chinese emperor. Modern biotech. And humanity's enduring obsession with cheating death. With host Lisa Towles, this episode...
Episode #19
Story Impact Podcast - Mitchell Hadley
Aug 29, 202638 minWelcome to the Story Impact author interview podcast. With host Lisa Towles, this episode explores the life and work of Mitchell Hadley — novelist, essayist, cultural critic, and television historian whose newest novel...
Episode #18
Story Impact Podcast - Robin Somers
Aug 24, 202621 minWelcome to the Story Impact author interview podcast. With host Lisa Towles, this episode explores the life and work of Robin Somers — an award-winning Western Mystery author whose Wild Horses Mystery Series follows...
Episode #17
Story Impact Podcast – Maxine Rose Schur
Jul 25, 202635 minWelcome to the Story Impact author interview podcast. With host Lisa Towles, this episode explores the life and work of Maxine Rose Schur, who has moved from professional actress to award-winning travel writer to...
Episode #16
Story Impact Podcast – Neal Lipschutz
Jul 19, 202642 minWelcome to the Story Impact author interview podccast. With host, Lisa Towles, this episode examines the intersection of journalism and fiction through Neal Lipschutz's decades at the highest levels of American media...
Episode #15
Story Impact Podcast - Patricia McConnell
Jun 26, 202635 minDogs, Stories, and Connections | Meet Patricia McConnell With host, Lisa Towles, this episode examines the intersection of science and storytelling through Patricia McConnell's internationally bestselling nonfiction and...
Episode #13
Story Impact Podcast - Lovett and Schultz
Apr 27, 202636 minS0<p>Welcome to the Story Impact Author Interview Podcast. In some corners of the world, storytelling isn't just an art—it’s an act of courage and a vital record of survival.</p> <p>Today, host Lisa Towles welcomes...
- Apr 10, 202635 minS0
<p>Welcome to the Story Impact Author Interview Podcast. High-octane fiction meets radical authenticity when a lifetime of philanthropy fuels a gripping search for justice.</p> <p>Today, host Lisa Towles welcomes...
Episode #11
Story Impact Podcast - Ana Manwaring
Apr 8, 202634 minS0<p>Welcome to the Story Impact Podcast! What happens when a terrifying real-life encounter in the mountains of Mexico becomes the catalyst for a celebrated thriller series?</p> <p>Today, host Lisa Towles welcomes back...
Episode #10
Story Impact Podcast - Steve Guglich
Mar 14, 202630 minS0<p>Welcome to the Story Impact Podcast! How does the mind of a school principal—someone charged with leading a community and shaping its vision—approach the creation of an entirely new world?</p> <p>Today, host Lisa...
- Mar 12, 202635 minS0
<p>Welcome to the Story Impact Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to feature Jim and Kathy Ocean — musicians, cultural activists, and co-authors of the genre-bending novel John Lennon's Glasses.</p> <p>For more than three...
Episode #8
Story Impact Podcast - Marie Judson
Mar 6, 202625 minS0<p >Welcome to the Story Impact Podcast! Today, we're honored to feature Marie Judson—linguist, scholar, and acclaimed fantasy author whose world-building spans two extraordinary series and two entirely different...
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