Episodes

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

    Enice Toussaint | Writing Pain Into Strength | Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs
    May 22 2026
    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 HaitiLife in New York during the 1970sBuilding a new life in MontrealRevisiting painful memories through writingFamily legacy and identityTrauma, healing and forgivenessThe realities of immigrant lifeWriting autobiographical memoirs across multiple cultures and languagesEnice 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/ "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 #Amazon #apple #spotify #Kobo #walmart #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 👉Paypal: https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but... 👉Cashapp: https://cash.app/$natcasLLC 👉 Instagram: @Niceshut_Prod | @ENS_Publishing ​Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support.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.onlineNow your'e able to actively support Author Conversations and have an ad free experience - find out more here with supporting starting from only €2
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    38 mins
  • Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs - Sir Tim Melville-Ross

    Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs - Sir Tim Melville-Ross
    May 14 2026
    Sir Tim Melville-Ross joins Chris Dabbs on Author Conversations to discuss Tough Choices, an extraordinary first novel inspired by the lives of his father and grandfather.
    Spanning the late 19th and 20th centuries, the story moves from the Amazon jungle to early aviation, submarine warfare, espionage and the emotional aftermath of war. In this conversation, Sir Tim reflects on family history, courage, trauma, ambition and the difficult decisions that shape generations.
    In this episode:
    • Why Tough Choices began as a family record
    • The real-life story of a 12-year-old running away to the Amazon
    • Early aviation, war and survival
    • Submarine command at just 23
    • The psychological toll of conflict and espionage
    • Why the women in the story became central to the book
    • Whether family history shapes the next generation
    Timestamps:
    00:00 Introduction
    01:43 Why Sir Tim wrote Tough Choices
    03:37 Family letters and real source material
    04:35 A young submariner in wartime
    06:30 Fiction rooted in extraordinary truth
    08:12 Running away to the Amazon at 12
    12:38 Early aviation and a devastating crash
    16:31 From grandfather to father
    20:58 War, espionage and psychological trauma
    25:42 The women who held the family together
    27:11 How one generation shapes the next
    32:13 Is the book hopeful?
    34:24 Lessons for modern readers
    38:25 Will Sir Tim write another book?
    40:57 Final thoughts
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    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

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    42 mins
  • Steven Cole Interview | NASA Engineer Explains the Holy Spirit | Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs

    Steven Cole Interview | NASA Engineer Explains the Holy Spirit | Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs
    Apr 25 2026
    What happens when science meets faith?

    In this episode of Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs, former NASA engineer Steven Cole Chris speaks to former NASA engineer Steven Cole about faith, science and his interpretation of the Holy Spirit.
    He shares the thinking behind his book Catch the Wave — and explores one of the most profound and debated topics: the Holy Spirit.
    Drawing on his background in engineering and problem-solving, Steven offers a unique perspective on belief, spirituality and how faith can be understood through a different lens.
    This is not a typical conversation. It’s thoughtful, reflective and grounded in real experience.

    In this episode:
    • How an engineering mindset shapes faith
    • The meaning of the Holy Spirit in everyday life
    • The story behind Catch the Wave
    • Bridging science and spirituality

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    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
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    35 mins
  • Lida Lee Roberts Interview | Faith, Truth and a Life-Changing Photo | Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs

    Lida Lee Roberts Interview | Faith, Truth and a Life-Changing Photo | Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs
    Apr 25 2026
    (00:00:00) Welcome to Author Conversations with Chris Dads
    (00:00:08) Introducing Liederly Lee Roberts
    (00:00:26) The Transformative Power of Jesus' Appearance
    (00:01:44) The Simple Path to God's Love
    (00:03:03) Understanding Sin and God's Love
    (00:11:23) The Importance of Scripture and the Holy Spirit
    (00:16:42) Taking the First Step Towards God
    (00:22:49) The Antichrist and Biblical Truths
    (00:31:32) The Miraculous Photograph from the Mount of Olives
    (00:38:16) Closing Remarks and Contact Information

    👉 A conversation on faith, truth and a moment that changed everything

    In this episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs speaks with Lida Lee Roberts, author of Quit Lying to My Children!

    Lida shares the story behind her first book, her personal journey of faith, and the experience in Jerusalem that led to a photograph she believes changed everything.

    The conversation explores themes of truth, forgiveness, spiritual understanding and the role of the Holy Spirit in everyday life.

    Lida also discusses why she believes faith has been made unnecessarily complicated, and how a simple, personal connection with God can begin.

    The full book is available via her website.

    Audio updated on April 28 2026 to improve quality

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    ⏱️ Episode Chapters
    00:00 Introduction
    02:05 Meet Lida Lee Roberts
    04:12 The meaning behind the book title
    10:31 Faith, forgiveness and simplicity
    19:37 Taking the first step towards God
    24:08 Silence and reflection
    25:33 Discussion on belief and interpretation
    33:59 The Jerusalem experience
    38:21 The photograph
    40:03 Personal meaning behind the image
    41:42 Where to find Lida Lee Roberts

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    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

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    40 mins
  • Steve Denton Interview | Finding Strength Through Faith | Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs

    Steve Denton Interview | Finding Strength Through Faith | Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs
    Apr 10 2026
    In this episode of Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs, Chris speaks to Steve Denton about his book Gracefully Broken: Finding Strength Through Faith.

    They discuss personal resilience, faith and the experiences that shaped Steve’s journey and writing.
    A thoughtful conversation about overcoming challenges and finding meaning through difficult moments.

    Steve discusses the challenges that tested his resilience, the role of faith in navigating difficult moments, and why stories of struggle often become the foundation for hope and growth. The conversation explores how adversity can lead to renewed purpose and how sharing honest experiences can encourage others facing similar situations.

    This interview offers insight into the writing process, the themes behind the book, and the wider message Steve hopes readers will take from it.

    Author Conversations is a professionally hosted interview series featuring writers, thinkers and experts sharing the stories behind their work.

    Host: Chris Dabbs Broadcast journalist, presenter and podcast producer.

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    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

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    28 mins
  • Peter Dingus Interview | The End of the World Explained | Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs

    Peter Dingus Interview | The End of the World Explained | Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs
    Mar 9 2026
    In this episode of Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs, Author Peter Dingus, PhD, joins broadcaster Chris Dabbs to discuss his science fiction novella The End of the World and the deeper ideas behind his work.

    They explore the ideas behind the story, the inspiration for the book and how Peter approaches big, existential themes through fiction.

    This is a conversation about storytelling at scale — and what it means to imagine the end of everything.

    Before becoming a novelist, Peter Dingus worked in physics and engineering with organisations including École Polytechnique in Paris, CERN in Geneva and Lockheed. That scientific background shapes the way he approaches storytelling — blending real science, deep time and philosophical questions about humanity’s future.

    In this conversation we explore:
    • The ideas behind The End of the World
    • How physics influences science fiction writing
    • Why civilisation itself may be humanity’s greatest challenge
    • The relationship between science and imagination
    • What science fiction can teach us about our future

    This long-form interview explores the thinking behind Peter Dingus’ writing and the questions that drive his work.

    Watch the full video interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/we0FhgZKe1M

    00:00 Introduction
    01:10 Peter Dingus background
    05:40 From physics to fiction
    12:15 Writing The End of the World
    20:30 Science and storytelling
    32:00 Civilisation and survival
    44:20 Humanity’s future
    54:30 Advice for writers
    59:00 Closing thoughts

    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
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Introducing Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs

    Introducing Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs
    Mar 9 2026
    Welcome to Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs.
    In this podcast, broadcast journalist Chris Dabbs sits down with writers to explore the ideas behind their books.

    Each episode features a thoughtful long-form conversation with authors from a wide range of fields – from novelists and historians to scientists and researchers – discussing their work, the research behind their books and the questions that shaped their writing.

    In this short trailer you'll hear a moment from Chris's conversation with science fiction writer Peter Dingus, author of Deep Time and The End of the World

    Follow the podcast to hear the full interview and many more conversations with writers about their books and ideas.


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    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

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    2 mins