My Life Now

Chris Buscher welcomes Amy Hawk, author of The Tales of Rumpus, to My Life Now.A nurse practitioner with a lifelong interest in storytelling, Amy found fresh inspiration when her niece was born. Her book follows Princess Caitlin on an adventure filled with friendship, challenges, and discoveries as she tries to prove she is ready to rule a kingdom.This episode explores Amy’s path to becoming an author, the story behind Princess Caitlin, and her desire to create books children and families can enjoy together.Book = https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHFBC1QJ

 On this episode of My Life Now, Chris Buscher speaks with chef, leadership architect, and author Douglas Wasdyke about Heard: Last Call for “Second Service.”After 45 years in professional kitchens, Douglas was forced to stop working after losing the use of his left arm. The sudden change challenged an identity built around long hours, physical skill, pressure, and the demands of the kitchen.In this conversation, Douglas explains how that experience led him to rethink leadership, discipline, purpose, and what it means to begin again.We discuss ideas from the book including the “Doctrine of the Scar,” the “86 List,” mise en place for life, taking ownership of your station, and the concept of “Second Service.”This is a conversation for anyone who has burned out, broken down, been forced to change direction, or is trying to figure out what comes next.Get the book today on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2N6GD9NConnect with the author at scarredpalettemedia.net

What does it take to earn trust and become someone others can count on? Dr. Gordon Wesley discusses ownership, discipline, and the ideas behind his book, Earned Exceptionalism: Not Granted. Earned.In this conversation with Chris Buscher, Gordon draws on his experience as a healthcare executive, Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, and competitive bodybuilder. He talks about military leadership, the habits behind consistent performance, and why competence and integrity matter more than appearances.Explore Gordon Wesley’s book and work.Follow My Life Now for more author interviews and real conversations.For guest inquiries: [email protected]

How do you approach someone whose life is unraveling? Dr. Shaun Jester discusses his book, Spiritual CPR: Recognizing and Intervening When a Christian Is in Crisis, and his approach to difficult conversations.Speaking with Chris Buscher, Jester explains how his medical career shaped his thinking about intervention, compassion, and personal responsibility. The conversation covers addiction, family estrangement, faith, and his perspective on responding when someone is in crisis. He also discusses his work as an OB-GYN and his involvement in a legal challenge concerning mifepristone.Find Spiritual CPR on Amazon.Follow My Life Now for more author interviews and real conversations.For guest inquiries: [email protected]

A warrior loses his family and goes to war. What happens when vengeance becomes the thing keeping him alive? B.J. Spaulding discusses Dark Star, his military science fiction novel about an elite squadron fighting the Zarkon Empire.In this interview with Chris Buscher, Spaulding talks about building the galaxy behind the story, writing combat, and creating a hero shaped by grief. The conversation covers loyalty, betrayal, survival, and the cost of pursuing revenge.Find Dark Star on AmazonVisit B.J. Spaulding’s websiteFollow My Life Now for more author interviews and real conversations.For guest inquiries: [email protected]

Where does real life end and a thriller begin? Author and educator John Infortunio talks about drawing on his father’s battle with Alzheimer’s and his experience working in an elite prep school.In this conversation with Chris Buscher, John discusses Destroyed by the Events of the Day and Today Was Tomorrow. He explores grief, family secrets, betrayal, and institutional pressure, along with the choices involved in turning personal experiences into fiction. The interview also covers unreliable narrators and writing suspense with emotional stakes.Explore John Infortunio’s books on Amazon.Follow My Life Now for more author interviews and real conversations.For guest inquiries: [email protected]

Who can you trust when everyone at court has something to gain? Ailen Millers discusses Court of Whispers, a fantasy romance built around palace politics, betrayal, and hidden agendas.In this interview with Chris Buscher, Ailen talks about the phoenix imagery behind the story and combining political intrigue with slow-burn romance. The conversation explores world-building, complicated relationships, and characters trying to survive the cost of power.Find Court of Whispers on AmazonVisit Ailen Millers’ author pageAuthor contact: [email protected] My Life Now for more author interviews and real conversations.For guest inquiries: [email protected]

A detective partnership. A killer with a mysterious identity. Author eM. Douglas Wade discusses the Victorian world of Furst and Mayne: Book I, The Case of the Phantom Scarface Killer.Speaking with Chris Buscher, Wade explains how he developed the two detectives and balanced clues, suspense, and action. The interview also covers the emotional cost of an investigation, his treatment of justice, and where the series could go beyond the first case.Find Furst and Mayne on Amazon.Follow My Life Now for more author interviews and real conversations.For guest inquiries: [email protected]

Stuart Perrin looks back on the search for a teacher that shaped his life and his book, Rudra Meditation: Transforming Life’s Tensions into Joy and Love.In this author interview, Perrin discusses his years studying with Rudi in New York City and explains his personal understanding of meditation, gratitude, and inner work. He shares how those experiences shaped his views on tension, compassion, and spiritual growth.Learn more about Stuart Perrin and his books.Follow My Life Now for more author interviews and real conversations.For guest inquiries: [email protected]

What can be done about global warming? Dr. David E. Comings discusses his book, The Science of Global Warming: And Four Ways to Fix It, and the approaches he proposes.In this interview with Chris Buscher, Comings shares his perspective on climate science, public confusion, and the consequences for future generations. He discusses industry participation and ideas for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, including roles he sees for individual citizens.Find The Science of Global Warming on Amazon.Follow My Life Now for more author interviews and real conversations.For guest inquiries: [email protected]

What does leaving home mean to a child? Dr. Sam Morhaim discusses Where Are All My Toys?, a book inspired by his brother Jimmy and his family’s departure from Cuba.In this conversation with Chris Buscher, Sam reflects on his family’s search for freedom and the memories carried into a new life. The interview explores immigration, childhood trauma, resilience, and the role of storytelling in understanding a family’s past.Learn more about Where Are All My Toys?Follow My Life Now for more author interviews and real conversations.For guest inquiries: [email protected]

Joel A. Robinson published his first novel at 92. He joins Chris Buscher to discuss The Treasure’s Location and what it took to become a first-time novelist at this stage of life.Set in 1988 New York, the thriller combines Wall Street, hidden wealth, and the mystery of Nazi-looted diamonds. Joel talks about the inspiration behind the plot, his choice of setting, and the questions about ambition and human nature that run through the story.Find The Treasure’s Location on Amazon.Follow My Life Now for more author interviews and real conversations.For guest inquiries: [email protected]

What can an old merchant’s ledger reveal about your ancestors? Ken D. Johnson discusses the records behind Genealogical Clues Provided by Colonial Merchants: The Financial Records of the Sanders Family of Early Albany County, New York.In this interview with Chris Buscher, Ken explains how 18th-century financial records can reveal family connections, trade, women’s lives, ships, and captains. The conversation looks at colonial business and everyday life in the Hudson and Mohawk Valleys, with a focus on what these sources offer genealogists and local historians.Find Genealogical Clues Provided by Colonial Merchants on Amazon.Follow My Life Now for more author interviews and real conversations.For guest inquiries: [email protected]

What stays with someone after a lifetime of military service? Colonel Charles Cone reflects on war, leadership, and the experiences behind his memoir, …a burning desire to fly.In this conversation with Chris Buscher, Cone draws on his service in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force and his experience as a veteran of three wars. He talks about duty, sacrifice, education, and the lessons he hopes future generations will carry forward.Follow My Life Now for more author interviews and real conversations.For guest inquiries: [email protected]

Morgan Lemaitre, CFP®, shares why she founded Park City Wealth Advisors and the values she wanted to build into the business.In this conversation with Chris Buscher, Morgan discusses her approach to wealth, long-term planning, and the client relationship. The interview explores entrepreneurship, trust, community, and how financial decisions can affect relationships and a person’s sense of security.Learn more about Morgan Lemaitre and Park City Wealth Advisors.Follow My Life Now for more author interviews and real conversations.For guest inquiries: [email protected]

How do you write a character readers want to trust but probably shouldn’t? Robin Beamer Dalton discusses manipulation, control, and hidden motives in her first novel, Threads of Obsession.The retired teacher and former reading specialist joins Chris Buscher to talk about her move into psychological thrillers. Robin shares how she developed the characters, what drew her to suspense, and the role of obsession and survival in the story.Find Threads of Obsession on AmazonVisit Robin Beamer Dalton’s websiteFollow My Life Now for more author interviews and real conversations.For guest inquiries: [email protected]

Dr. Sara Christie shares the experiences behind Silent No More: A Journey from Bondage to Freedom, her memoir about abuse, survival, and rebuilding her life.Speaking with Chris Buscher, Sara reflects on her upbringing, the destructive marriage she describes in the book, and the difficulty of breaking years of silence. The conversation explores identity, emotional and financial control, resilience, and what speaking openly about her past has meant to her.Find Silent No More on AmazonVisit Dr. Sara Christie’s websiteFollow My Life Now for more author interviews and real conversations.For guest inquiries: [email protected]

Sabrina Macy wrote Flim and the Crawling Glowworm when she was twelve. Years later, she returned to the story and published it as an adult.In this conversation with Chris Buscher, Sabrina talks about childhood imagination, responding to criticism, and deciding an old manuscript was worth revisiting. She shares what inspired Flim and how fear, courage, and adventure found their way into her children’s book.Explore Flim and the Crawling GlowwormConnect with Sabrina Macy on FacebookFollow My Life Now for more author interviews and real conversations.For guest inquiries: [email protected]

How do you plan a three-book story and release the books just weeks apart? Paul Page joins Chris Buscher to discuss Dawn of the Lion and the trilogy it begins.Recorded ahead of the planned May 2026 releases, this conversation explores the creative process behind a connected series and the strategy of publishing the books in quick succession. The trilogy includes Dawn of the Lion, Disciples of the Lion, and Dominion of the Lion.Find Dawn of the Lion on AmazonVisit Paul Page’s websiteFollow My Life Now for more author interviews and real conversations.For guest inquiries: [email protected]

What happens when a book grows into a world of videos and music? Ashley Hibbler discusses Soul Family Six: The Chosen Series and the creative projects connected to it.In this interview with Chris Buscher, Ashley explains the setting she calls the Sacred Land of Harts and the themes of identity, purpose, destiny, and conflict in her story. She also talks about visual storytelling, her Book2videos channel, and the soundtrack tied to the series.Find Soul Family Six on AmazonExplore Ashley’s Book2videos channelFollow My Life Now for more author interviews and real conversations.For guest inquiries: [email protected]