Cancer Doctor-Turned-Author Dr. Kevin Schewe on His Award-Winning Time-Travel Adventure Series “Bad Love”

In this energetic and fascinating interview, Neil welcomes Dr. Kevin Schewe — a radiation oncologist, World War II historian, and the award-winning author of the Bad Love book series. What began as a spark of inspiration from a real historical mystery — the “Phantom Fortress” B-17 bomber that landed itself in Belgium — grew into a bestselling time-travel adventure franchise now winning international screenplay awards.Dr. Schewe shares how his analytical medical background and his deeply creative side merged, fueled by his childhood surrounded by jukebox music, his love of World War II history, and his imaginative storytelling. His books feature a ragtag crew of 1970s teenagers who discover a secret time machine — the White Hole Project, commissioned by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and built by Albert Einstein as a backup plan during the Manhattan Project.Now, the Bad Love screenplays are taking off internationally, winning major awards in Prague, Paris, Cannes, and more — putting Dr. Schewe on the brink of Hollywood attention.🔥 KEY TALKING POINTS🔬 1. From Cancer Doctor to Award-Winning Author• Longtime medical writer who rediscovered creative writing in 2018• World War II history buff• Story spark came from a real unsolved aviation mystery: The Phantom Fortress• Believes the book series is “a destiny thing” that was meant to be created📚 2. The Bad Love Series — A Time-Traveling, Cinematic AdventureThe story centers on:• A secret World War II time machine called The White Hole Project• A group of 1970s teenagers who accidentally discover it• Their humorous, dramatic, and often dangerous missions through time• Battles with historical villains (including Hitler) and a modern arch-villain• Rich historical detail mixed with sci-fi creativity• Soundtracks filled with 60s and 70s hits (inspired by Dr. Schewe’s jukebox-filled childhood)Books include:Bad Love StrikesBad Love TigersBad Love BeyondBad Love MedicineBad Love Rising (in progress)🎬 3. International Screenplay WinsThe screenplays have won awards in:• Prague• Paris (Best Pilot Script at Clown International Film Festival)• Cannes• Multiple U.S. and global competitionsDr. Schewe believes the story is ideal for:• A major studio film• A multi-season Netflix/Amazon/Apple TV seriesHe hopes one day Ron Howard will direct it, calling Apollo 13 his all-time favorite movie.💡 4. Screenwriting vs. Novel Writing• Novels come naturally — cinematic imagery flows fast• Screenplays are harder: compress 200 pages into 120 minutes• One page equals one minute of movie time• Every scene must count• But the visual nature of his writing makes the series ideal for adaptation🧠 5. Why Readers Love the Series• Strong nostalgia factor for 60s and 70s culture• Clever World War II integration• Great humor, music, and character development• A diverse and memorable cast of quirky teenage heroes• Themes of courage, friendship, adventure, and fate• Appeals to fans of:– Stranger Things– Back to the Future– Ready Player One– WWII alternate-history stories🎧 NOTABLE QUOTES“Bad Love was destiny — it wasn't accidental. These stories were meant to be brought to life.”“Time travel is theoretically possible. You just have to open the funnel.”“I grew up with every 45 RPM from the 50s, 60s, and 70s on a jukebox in my basement. That music shaped everything.”“My characters are real people I grew up with — rowdy, rambunctious teenagers with heart.”📚 ABOUT DR. KEVIN SCHEWE• Board-certified radiation oncologist• WWII history aficionado• Award-winning fiction and screenplay writer• Music lover, storyteller, and imaginative creator• Passionate about bringing cinematic stories to life🔗 WHERE TO FIND HIS WORKWebsite: https://www.KevinSchewe.comIncludes:✓ Book trailers✓ Film festival wins✓ Buy links✓ Audible editionsBooks available on:• Amazon• Barnes & Noble• AudibleBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-neil-haley-show--6503396/support.