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Derek McFadden is the indie award-winning author of the novel What Death Taught Terrence. Born with a mild case of cerebral palsy, his is "a voice for those whose voices have yet to be heard," according to the online publication Audacity Magazine. Listen as Derek interviews other authors about writing while handicapped.This is a copyrighted podcast by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network.
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Signup to Generate a PitchDerek McFadden is the indie award-winning author of the novel What Death Taught Terrence. Born with a mild case of cerebral palsy, his is "a voice for those whose voices have yet to be heard," according to the online publication Audacity Magazine. Listen as Derek interviews other authors about writing while handicapped.
Writing While Handicapped is hosted by Derek McFadden. The show has published 34 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Sonya Walger (Lion, 2025) discusses her new novel, Wifehouse, on Writing While Handicapped!" (6 May 2026, 19 minutes), "Author Melissa Westemeier talks cozy mystery A Fatal Habit on Writing While Handicapped!" (4 February 2026, 32 minutes), and "Jimmy Hawkins talks his new book, The Heart Of It's A Wonderful Life, with author Derek McFadden on Writing While Handicapped! Merry Christmas!" (24 December 2025, 27 minutes).
Writing While Handicapped publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 34 episodes.
Booking probability for Writing While Handicapped is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Writing While Handicapped requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Writing While Handicapped's contact route on record: verified email.
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Derek McFadden hosts Writing While Handicapped, an arts podcast with 34 episodes published.
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Writing While Handicapped
<p>Author Sonya Walger—shortlisted for the Carroll Shields Prize for her first novel, Lion, talks her second novel, Wifehouse.</p><p><br></p><p>Annie hosts a Christmas lunch. A year later, she is invited to the...
Writing While Handicapped
<p>Melissa Westemeier talks her latest in the Nun The Wiser series, A Fatal Habit!<br>Hear about how nerd culture and Comicon inspired her latest outing in a wide-ranging interview on Writing While Handicapped.<br>Visit...
Writing While Handicapped
<p>Back in the summer of 1946, Jimmy Stewart and Frank Capra made a Christmas movie. <br>Upon its release that winter, It's A Wonderful Life was a box-office afterthought. Nominated for best picture, it lost to the war...
Writing While Handicapped
<p>Co-creator of CBS's How I Met Your Mother Craig Thomas discusses his debut novel, That's Not How It Happened, with host Derek McFadden on Writing While Handicapped!</p><p><br></p>
Writing While Handicapped
<p>Dan Chaon, national book award finalist, talks his new book, One Of Us, a circus/western set in the 1900s, on this episode of Writing While Handicapped! Visit Dan online at www.danchaon.net and find all of his...
Writing While Handicapped
<p>Author Blair Fell (The Sign For Home) talks his new novel, Disco Witches Of Fire Island! Get ready for a conversation both enjoyable and deep! Blair is the first author to appear twice on Writing While...
Writing While Handicapped
<p>Jessica Graham talks her new memoir, Being (Sick) Enough! This is a wide-ranging, deep conversation! It deals with mental health, handicap, trauma, and the like, but it does so in a fun manner!<br>Visit her online...
Writing While Handicapped
<p>Sonya Walger's first novel, Lion, is a deeply felt examination of her relationship with her almost mythic father! Some of the best writing you'll read this year! Sonya reads the audio herself! Get it...
Writing While Handicapped
<p>In Jon Bassoff's new book, The Memory Ward, an idyllic town in Nevada may not be what it seems. Reality might be a little askew, too!<br>www.jonbassoff.com. Look for him on all the socials. Just search Jon...
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<p><br /></p> <p>Dr. Arles Shepherd has a secret she's kept for years. Even from herself. Now she must find the answers to questions she only vaguely knew she had for the chance to save herself—and someone she doesn't...
Writing While Handicapped
<p>Prolific author Liam Sweeny shares a very personal novel with Troy Love Story! The book explores the different ways in which people process and experience grief and loss. It is an honest, heartfelt read in which...
Writing While Handicapped
<p>Best-selling author Matt Goldman discusses his new comic-tinged mystery, Still Waters!<br>Find Matt here:</p> <p>www.mattgoldman.com/</p>
Writing While Handicapped
<p>Best-selling Author Peng Shepherd talks her new choose-your-own-adventure book for adults, the wonderful All This And More!<br>Visit her online at: pengshepherd.com</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>
Writing While Handicapped
<p>Debut author Scott Alexander Howard discusses his highly anticipated debut novel, The Other Valley, a time travel book that is also a philosophical meditation on grief. </p> <p>www.scottalexanderhoward.com</p>
Writing While Handicapped
<p>www.richardpaulevans.com</p> <p>www.authorready.com</p> <p>New York Times Bestselling author Richard Paul Evans discusses his latest books, a collection of essays entitled Sharing Too Much!</p>
Writing While Handicapped
<p>Author and former professor Thomas Reed talks Pocketful Of Poseys! This book is perfect for anyone who's dealing with the reality of aging parents in our here and now!</p> <p>www.thomasreedauthor.com</p>
Writing While Handicapped
<p>Award-winning author Bradley Harper discusses his new book (written with Lydia Galehouse), Reflections In A Dragon's Eye, out 9.18.23!</p> <p>papillon-du-pere.com/reflections-in-a-dragons<br>If you love intense...
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<p>Sag-Aftra, the union for the actors who bring you all that content you watch... they're on strike! Hear why, and hear what you can do to help!</p> <p>www.sagaftrastrike.org<br>www.instagram.com/jessicaerinmartin/</p>...
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<p>Greg Marshall discusses his wonderful new book, Leg: The Story Of A Limb And The Boy Who Grew From It. <br>Derek and Greg talk palsy, growing up around the same time, and their respective writing paths! This...
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<p>www.charlessoule.com</p> <p>Visit Charles Soule at his website and sign up for his newsletter to learn what's next!</p> <p><br></p> <p>New York Times best-selling author Charles Soule talks The Endless Vessel with...
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author of That's Not How It Happened, Greena Business Solutions
mental health therapist, private practice owner, children's author, Oviyam Associates
Emmy Award-winning TV Writer and novelist, American Paranormal Research Association
New York Times Bestselling author, Christmas Box International
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