Laure Stack on Once Upon a Boy & Howie the Unusual Bear with Chris Dabbs

Laure Stack on Once Upon a Boy & Howie the Unusual Bear with Chris Dabbs

In this episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs speaks with Laure Stack, an author and former educator whose children’s books are rooted in more than 20 years of working with young people. Laure discusses how her classroom experience shaped her writing, particularly the children who shut down when they believe they “can’t” do something. Her book Once Upon a Boy explores self-belief and the idea that children need encouragement to recognise their own potential. The conversation also looks at Howie the Unusual Bear, a story about difference, individuality and accepting children who do not fit neatly into the box. Laure explains how the character was partly inspired by her own son and by the many young people she met who needed reassurance that being different can be a strength. Chris and Laure also talk about The Leaf That Went on an Unexpected Road Trip, a story inspired by a real leaf on a car journey, which became a gentle way to explore fear, change and learning to trust new experiences. This is a warm conversation about education, childhood, imagination, nature, confidence and the importance of stories that help children feel seen. Episode Notes In this episode: Laure Stack reflects on her move from education into writing Why children often shut down when they believe they cannot do something The real-life inspiration behind Once Upon a Boy How Howie the Unusual Bear explores difference and acceptance Why bullying often comes from misunderstanding How a leaf on a car journey inspired a children’s book The role of nature, animals and imagination in Laure’s storytelling Why children need stories that help them feel capable, valued and understood Youy can watch Chris' conversatiuon with author Laure Stack on YouTube here : YOUTUBE LINK [https://youtu.be/ULYNOOxXF1c] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs is a podcast exploring the ideas behind books. Each episode features a long-form conversation with an author about their work, research and the questions that shaped their writing. Watch the full video interviews on YouTube and follow the podcast for future conversations. Hosted by Chris Dabbs – broadcast journalist and podcast consultant. www.chrisdabbs.online [https://www.chrisdabbs.online] Now your'e able to actively support Author Conversations and have an ad free experience - find out more here with supporting starting from only €2 [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support]

Thomas Redick on Trump, Reparations, Race & Historical Justice with Chris Dabbs

Could Donald Trump become the president who delivers reparations for Black Americans? In this episode of Author Conversations, broadcaster and journalist Chris Dabbs speaks with author Thomas Redick about his controversial and provocative book Time for Trump’s Patriotic Reparations. The discussion explores slavery, Jim Crow laws, lynching, historical injustice and whether the United States is approaching a political tipping point on reparations. Redick argues that, despite Donald Trump’s deeply divisive reputation on race, he may uniquely be positioned to force a national conversation around compensation, accountability and historical justice. The conversation examines: 🔹 The legal challenges surrounding slavery reparations 🔹 Jim Crow, lynching and racial violence 🔹 Why California and New York are already exploring reparations 🔹 Historical precedents including Holocaust and Japanese-American reparations 🔹 The politics of memory and national identity 🔹 Whether reparations should involve money, housing, opportunity zones or systemic reform 🔹 Why Redick believes America has delayed this conversation for decades This interview is not an endorsement of any political position. It is a journalistic discussion designed to critically examine the arguments raised in the book. 🎙️ Hosted by Chris Dabbs 📚 Guest: Thomas Redick 📖 Book: Time for Trump’s Patriotic Reparations Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs is a podcast exploring the ideas behind books. Each episode features a long-form conversation with an author about their work, research and the questions that shaped their writing. Watch the full video interviews on YouTube and follow the podcast for future conversations. Hosted by Chris Dabbs – broadcast journalist and podcast consultant. www.chrisdabbs.online [https://www.chrisdabbs.online] Now your'e able to actively support Author Conversations and have an ad free experience - find out more here with supporting starting from only €2 [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support]

Mark Sacco on Mafia Power, Loyalty & Survival | Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs

In this episode of Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs, Chris speaks with author Mark Sacco about his gripping crime novel Owned By The Streets. Set against the backdrop of 1950s organised crime, the story follows Frank Gevono, an ambitious young man torn between the values of family life and the dangerous pull of the streets. As betrayal, romance and violence collide, Frank is forced to survive in a world where loyalty can mean life or death. Mark discusses the inspiration behind the book, the enduring fascination with mafia culture and the emotional depth behind organised crime storytelling. This is a conversation about power, survival, loyalty and the cost of ambition. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs is a podcast exploring the ideas behind books. Each episode features a long-form conversation with an author about their work, research and the questions that shaped their writing. Watch the full video interviews on YouTube and follow the podcast for future conversations. Hosted by Chris Dabbs – broadcast journalist and podcast consultant. www.chrisdabbs.online [https://www.chrisdabbs.online] Now your'e able to actively support Author Conversations and have an ad free experience - find out more here with supporting starting from only €2 [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support]

AI for Beginners Demystified | author Rick Samara with Chris Dabbs on Author Conversations

Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now, but for many people it still feels confusing, technical and overwhelming. In this episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs speaks with award-winning author Rick Samara about his book AI for Beginners Demystified, a practical guide designed to help everyday people understand artificial intelligence without the complicated jargon. Rick shares how his background as a former Air Force intelligence officer helped him develop a talent for simplifying complex information into clear, understandable ideas. The conversation explores how AI is already changing business, communication, productivity and everyday life, while also tackling common fears and misconceptions surrounding the technology. Whether you are completely new to AI or simply curious about how it works, this interview offers an accessible and engaging introduction to one of the biggest technological shifts of our time. In This Episode * Why AI feels intimidating to many people * How beginners can start using AI confidently * The biggest misconceptions about artificial intelligence * Practical uses of AI in daily life and business * How AI may change jobs, communication and creativity * Rick Samara’s approach to simplifying technical concepts * The story behind AI for Beginners Demystified About Rick Samara Rick Samara is an award-winning author and former Air Force intelligence officer known for making complex technical concepts easy to understand. His book AI for Beginners Demystified has received recognition from LitFest America 2026 and Literary Titan. Today, Rick helps businesses understand and adopt AI through his digital marketing work, focusing on practical and accessible applications of artificial intelligence. artificial intelligence, AI for beginners, Rick Samara, AI explained, AI podcast, beginner AI guide, generative AI, machine learning, future of AI, digital marketing AI, AI interview, author conversations, Chris Dabbs, technology podcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs is a podcast exploring the ideas behind books. Each episode features a long-form conversation with an author about their work, research and the questions that shaped their writing. Watch the full video interviews on YouTube and follow the podcast for future conversations. Hosted by Chris Dabbs – broadcast journalist and podcast consultant. www.chrisdabbs.online [https://www.chrisdabbs.online] Now your'e able to actively support Author Conversations and have an ad free experience - find out more here with supporting starting from only €2 [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support]

Enice Toussaint | Writing Pain Into Strength | Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs

In this episode of Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs, Chris speaks with Enice Toussaint, a Haitian-born author now based in Montreal, Canada. Joined by her children Max and Natacha Casimir, Enice discusses her remarkable four-volume memoir series Tales of a Multifaceted Life, a deeply personal body of work exploring hardship, migration, motherhood, resilience, forgiveness and healing. The conversation explores: * Growing up in Haiti * Life in New York during the 1970s * Building a new life in Montreal * Revisiting painful memories through writing * Family legacy and identity * Trauma, healing and forgiveness * The realities of immigrant life * Writing autobiographical memoirs across multiple cultures and languages Enice explains how writing the books forced her to revisit difficult periods of her life, including relationships, migration struggles and emotional trauma, while ultimately helping her find peace and strength. Max and Natacha also share their own reflections on discovering their mother’s life story through the memoirs and why they believe the books will resonate with readers around the world. 📚 Tales of a Multifaceted Life is available in English and French editions through Amazon and major online retailers. 🎧 Follow Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs for more in-depth interviews with writers, thinkers and storytellers from around the world. ====== This episode was self edited by author...https://enspublishing.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbURFY2JTQi1CZnNla0dKS1llbHpxZTk1N29YZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsd0llYWtRTGtWN0pmRzJ6TlM2eG05c2RLZWZJOUNUVGdhMC1HTEdKbnNVVzdVV0VjWGQ5Z3pVNXF5VGhDVFd6N3NyRnlveDg1UW9RQmNmeDA1N3YyaFZmNHd0TmFqeTlYQUJFa2UwbVRvYnkwNUtBQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fenspublishing.com%2F&v=Us4pt_hJZ08] "Go, register on our website www.enspublishing.com _ don't miss all the future book signings and all the availability of the 4 Volumes on our website and #Kindle [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/kindle] #Amazon [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/amazon] #apple [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/apple] #spotify [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/spotify] #Kobo [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/kobo] #walmart [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/walmart] #googleplay [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/googleplay] _ Author Enice Toussaint's autobiography, English version " Tales of a Multifaceted Life ", French version " Une femme parmi tant d'autres" SERIES OF 4 VOLUMES. ☕https://buymeacoffee.com/natcasllc [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmxjb1FpSXZSN0t5d0NrMnRES0lkRWZCNl9XQXxBQ3Jtc0tsNGJxM0p5dGtNVE5rMU9qR3ZCZzFIWDB0N0l1YVZFNUx0cy05UFlTM1JEYjlnWUZ5czk1d1k0SldQMFVmMmhaOHdGd2JSc2xrbC1HR2VoaEFlMkNLX3VKTjlaNjVjMGdJV09Ed1ZkSy1tUS01M0FpUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbuymeacoffee.com%2Fnatcasllc&v=Us4pt_hJZ08] 👉Paypal: https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but.. [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0dQclRGRkhPa1E5YmhYVlhwbFBGdDktWTBjZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttR3h3NERfN2Y5RlBVeXEtcEE4MEdmWHBkdzVxLWx5dlgzNU84YkxLM0dmNklZLTE0cmN5VTF4T2NpN3JEallscnhEMnBORjNzY24ta3JJZDVBaVZMNThhRF9mZlRCY1RxZm5JbTl3U0REY0FwUE4taw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpaypal.com%2Fdonate%2F%3Fhosted_but..&v=Us4pt_hJZ08]. 👉Cashapp: https://cash.app/$natcasLLC [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW1xMnRXSHZfS09zMVdmakkwdFM4VHhDaThHQXxBQ3Jtc0tuZHhVZ3otZWV4UmQ5WEtCa0llSUFVaGMxTnRPTEEwbDRMVVk2Nm9ENHgxaUhzVmFTUC03Rkx0Z2Q5ekJlT0tXUkF4Rk1zbGh0MWVVNGZNblpoQmdXeUdHMHFMVnFDYTVqTFR5OTR1a2RLcnlLdzQ0Zw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcash.app%2F%24natcasLLC&v=Us4pt_hJZ08] 👉 Instagram: @Niceshut_Prod | @ENS_Publishing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs is a podcast exploring the ideas behind books. Each episode features a long-form conversation with an author about their work, research and the questions that shaped their writing. Watch the full video interviews on YouTube and follow the podcast for future conversations. Hosted by Chris Dabbs – broadcast journalist and podcast consultant. www.chrisdabbs.online [https://www.chrisdabbs.online] Now your'e able to actively support Author Conversations and have an ad free experience - find out more here with supporting starting from only €2 [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support]