On a new, very special episode of This One’s About, Doug sits down with Mission Point Press CEO, Jen Wahi to discuss her motivation behind joining and leading the team at MPP. Jen discusses her passion for connecting with authors, her upbringing in a world of books, and “getting the band back together” to begin a new chapter in Mission Point Press’s journey. Learn more at missionpointpress.com.

Doug rounds out the first season of the podcast with a message of heartfelt thanks and a narration of a short story that highlights the power of books over a lifetime.

Doug sits down with Josh Veith, author of The Sudden Quiet series. A thorough discussion about passion, writing with intention, building a foundation from the known to create something unique and going in with every everything you have reveals a road map for creation. Josh generously offers insight into the world of his books while strengthening the resolve of the would be writer. All fans of sci-fi, fantasy and dystopian thrillers would do well to give his books a look.

To find the books, head to www.joshuaveith.com

Doug sits down with first time author Kim Koontz to discuss the process for writing her debut novel, The Catalyst: Book One: The Waiting. Kim reveals her unique entry into the world of writing, inspirations, listening to instinct and creating from a place that is reflective of the soul itself.

To purchase the book or to learn more about the trilogy, head to kimkoontz.com

Doug sits down to discuss preserving the magic of Christmas and creating a unique vision in the space of shared tradition with author Joe Guthrie. It is no simple thing to take a seat at the table of beloved traditions, but a potent combination of heart, intention and passion make for a compelling case to try something new this holiday season.

Find the books at www.grandfatherchristmas.com

Doug sits down with Charles Eisendrath to discuss a powerful memoir that is equal parts meditation, road map to living life well and instructions to feel awe. Over a lifetime as a foreign correspondent for Time Magazine, a professor of journalism at U of M, orchard management, grill invention, fishing, discovering, appreciating and surviving - Charles wrote various essays that examine how the massive and minuscule share the common thread of perception. If we gaze more often than simply look at the world around us, perhaps we will understand how magical the seemingly mundane truly is.

Doug sits down with researcher and author, Jack Dempsey. They discuss how consequential Governors were during the Civil War and specifically how Radical Austin Blair truly was. The research process for non-fiction books, how passions can span lifetimes, what lessons we can learn from the past and how to peek into history that is often forgotten are all discussed at great length.

Doug sits down with author Andrew Bridgeman to discuss inspiration for writing in later life, how an eclectic past can inform plot points, writing authentically from the POV of a different gender and measuring success by conversation in addition to units sold.

To pick up one or both of these electric thrillers, head to andrewbridgeman.com