Book Bites by Spines

Book Bites by Spines
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Short, inspiring episodes that zoom in on key moments from an author’s journey. In each light, face‑to‑face chat, they share the experience and mindset that helped them keep writing and eventually publish their work. It’s quick, practical motivation for writers and book lovers, who want insight into what it takes to finish a book, clarity on next steps, and to share a laugh together. This podcast is brought to you by Spines, the world’s first tech-driven publishing platform. Connect with Spines Publishing hello@spines.com www.spines.com www.instagram.com/spines_for_writers/ www.tiktok.com/@spines.com www.facebook.com/spines.official www.youtube.com/@Spines_publishing_platform

  1. 2d ago

    The Element of Love: Element L with Peter Anthony Nicolazzi

    What if love wasn't just an emotion, but a scientifically measurable element? In this episode, we talk with Peter Anthony Nicolazzi about his book, Element L: The Quantum Resurrection. The story starts with a simple, profound moment: an eight-year-old boy in Sicily asks his mother why her sauce tastes better than everyone else's, and she answers, "Love." Fast forward 82 years, and that boy, now a Jesuit priest and physicist, is on a mission to prove that love is a missing element on the periodic table—Element L. Peter shares how his father's life, his background in chemistry, and a desire to tell a story about the true power of love inspired this unique blend of fact and fiction. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the first place. In this bite-sized episode, we’re skipping the fluff and getting straight to the "aha!" moments. Our guest opens up about the times they almost threw the manuscript out the window, and the brilliant realizations that saved the book. No gatekeeping here. We’re breaking down what turned a "maybe someday" book into a "published right now" reality. It’s the perfect shot of inspiration to start your writing day. You can find this book on Amazon  and major retailers worldwide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HL1LSF68 Published with Spines, the world’s first tech-driven publishing platform.  Connect with Spines Publishing hello@spines.com www.spines.com www.instagram.com/spines_for_writers/ www.tiktok.com/@spines.com www.facebook.com/spines.official www.youtube.com/@Spines_publishing_platform

  2. 5d ago

    15 Months of Waiting: Healthcare with Gregory Gallivan

    Can a 15-month wait to see a doctor really be considered "healthcare"? In this episode, Gregory Gallivan shares the sobering experiences that inspired his book, Healthcare: Compassion and Action. Growing up as the son of a thoracic surgeon and a registered nurse, Gregory had a front-row seat to the best and worst of the medical field. He explains how the focus shifted from patient care to money, leaving patients stranded and doctors exhausted. Driven by a desire for change—and partly conceptualized during long hours driving an Uber in the middle of a rainstorm—Gregory outlines his bold three-step plan to fix the system. If you’ve ever felt like just a number in a waiting room, this conversation will resonate deeply. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the first place. In this bite-sized episode, we’re skipping the fluff and getting straight to the "aha!" moments. Our guest opens up about the times they almost threw the manuscript out the window, and the brilliant realizations that saved the book. No gatekeeping here. We’re breaking down what turned a "maybe someday" book into a "published right now" reality. It’s the perfect shot of inspiration to start your writing day. You can find this book on Amazon  and major retailers worldwide: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Gregory-Gallivan/dp/B0HKBBZ54R Published with Spines, the world’s first tech-driven publishing platform.  Connect with Spines Publishing hello@spines.com www.spines.com www.instagram.com/spines_for_writers/ www.tiktok.com/@spines.com www.facebook.com/spines.official www.youtube.com/@Spines_publishing_platform

  3. Nov 3

    From Sole to Sky: Sole's Mom with Isabelle Camille

    What happens when the daughter you always wished for grows up to become your son? In this episode, we sit down with Isabelle Camille to discuss her deeply personal and courageous book, Sole's Mom. Isabelle shares the emotional story of raising her fourth child—originally named Sole after a Haitian song—and the challenging journey it took as he transitioned into her son, Sky. Coming from a Haitian background where the LGBTQ+ community is often heavily stigmatized, Isabelle opens up about breaking her silence to help other parents facing similar paths. Her ultimate message is one of unconditional love: your child is still your child, and they need your support more than ever. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the first place. In this bite-sized episode, we’re skipping the fluff and getting straight to the "aha!" moments. Our guest opens up about the times they almost threw the manuscript out the window, and the brilliant realizations that saved the book. No gatekeeping here. We’re breaking down what turned a "maybe someday" book into a "published right now" reality. It’s the perfect shot of inspiration to start your writing day. You can find this book on Amazon  and major retailers worldwide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HFTJT31H Published with Spines, the world’s first tech-driven publishing platform.  Connect with Spines Publishing hello@spines.com www.spines.com www.instagram.com/spines_for_writers/ www.tiktok.com/@spines.com www.facebook.com/spines.official www.youtube.com/@Spines_publishing_platform

  4. Oct 31

    The Global Crisis Masterclass: Surrounded by Crisis with Andrei Muntean

    How do you prepare for chaos when it's already all around you? In this episode, we are joined by Andrei Muntean, who spent 15 years managing international crisis situations and conflict zones, to discuss his book, Surrounded by Crisis. Andrei shares his fascinating story—from being born in the USSR to becoming a global security expert in international diplomacy. We discuss why all crises, whether personal or on a state level, follow predictable patterns, and how using a structured 9-step solution can help you substitute panic with reason to navigate any disaster. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the first place. In this bite-sized episode, we’re skipping the fluff and getting straight to the "aha!" moments. Our guest opens up about the times they almost threw the manuscript out the window, and the brilliant realizations that saved the book. No gatekeeping here. We’re breaking down what turned a "maybe someday" book into a "published right now" reality. It’s the perfect shot of inspiration to start your writing day.   You can find this book on Amazon  and major retailers worldwide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HHFNLFVY Published with Spines, the world’s first tech-driven publishing platform.  Connect with Spines Publishing hello@spines.com www.spines.com www.instagram.com/spines_for_writers/ www.tiktok.com/@spines.com www.facebook.com/spines.official www.youtube.com/@Spines_publishing_platform

  5. Oct 28

    The MacGuffin That Shows the Future: The Titanium Mask with J.A. Fast

    What would you do if you found a mask capable of showing you the future? In this episode, author J.A. Fast immerses us in The Titanium Mask, a gothic mystery about an heiress, a detective, and a hunter of lost things who cannot walk away from this artifact, even as people start dying. J.A. Fast shares how he shifted from his original plan of becoming a counselor to finally writing his first novel at age 45, dedicating 15 months to the project. We also explore his literary inspirations, ranging from J.K. Rowling to Philip K. Dick, and the core message of his work: recognizing the danger in the world and having the courage to stay away from it. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the first place. In this bite-sized episode, we’re skipping the fluff and getting straight to the "aha!" moments. Our guest opens up about the times they almost threw the manuscript out the window, and the brilliant realizations that saved the book. No gatekeeping here. We’re breaking down what turned a "maybe someday" book into a "published right now" reality. It’s the perfect shot of inspiration to start your writing day.   You can find this book on Amazon  and major retailers worldwide: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/J-Fast-ebook/dp/B0HK759VF3 Published with Spines, the world’s first tech-driven publishing platform.  Connect with Spines Publishing hello@spines.com www.spines.com www.instagram.com/spines_for_writers/ www.tiktok.com/@spines.com www.facebook.com/spines.official www.youtube.com/@Spines_publishing_platform

  6. Oct 25

    The Midwife of the Messiah: Delivered with David Gibidies

    Have you ever wondered what the night of Jesus's birth was really like from the perspective of someone who was there? In this episode, author David Gibides sits down with us to discuss his book, Delivered: I delivered Jesus, then He delivered me. We explore the novel's fascinating premise: a skeptical teenage girl from Bethlehem named Saphira, whose family takes in Mary, and who ultimately ends up delivering the baby. David shares how a moment in his Christian bookstore over a decade ago sparked the idea, and how he turned that inspiration into a powerful story of redemption where, thirty years later, Saphira is the one who needs delivering. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the first place. In this bite-sized episode, we’re skipping the fluff and getting straight to the "aha!" moments. Our guest opens up about the times they almost threw the manuscript out the window, and the brilliant realizations that saved the book. No gatekeeping here. We’re breaking down what turned a "maybe someday" book into a "published right now" reality. It’s the perfect shot of inspiration to start your writing day.   You can find this book on Amazon  and major retailers worldwide:  https://amazon.com/dp/B0HFP1CQGK Published with Spines, the world’s first tech-driven publishing platform.  Connect with Spines Publishing hello@spines.com www.spines.com www.instagram.com/spines_for_writers/ www.tiktok.com/@spines.com www.facebook.com/spines.official www.youtube.com/@Spines_publishing_platform

  7. Oct 22

    Action in the Face of Fear: The Colonial Cup with Nicholas Mihailoff

    What starts as a simple story about a small-town lacrosse team quickly becomes a profound exploration of courage, mental health, and belonging. In this episode, we sit down with Nicholas Mihailoff to discuss his novel, The Colonial Cup. Nicholas opens up about his personal journey from playing lacrosse in Virginia to writing this book as a therapeutic release while unknowingly battling a brain tumor. Tune in to discover why he believes "courage isn't the absence of fear, but action in the face of it," and how he hopes to inspire young adults to reach out for help during their darkest moments. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the first place. In this bite-sized episode, we’re skipping the fluff and getting straight to the "aha!" moments. Our guest opens up about the times they almost threw the manuscript out the window, and the brilliant realizations that saved the book. No gatekeeping here. We’re breaking down what turned a "maybe someday" book into a "published right now" reality. It’s the perfect shot of inspiration to start your writing day. You can find this book on Amazon  and major retailers worldwide: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Nicholas-Mihailoff-ebook/dp/B0H8WVJ6L8  Published with Spines, the world’s first tech-driven publishing platform.  Connect with Spines Publishing hello@spines.com www.spines.com www.instagram.com/spines_for_writers/ www.tiktok.com/@spines.com www.facebook.com/spines.official www.youtube.com/@Spines_publishing_platform

  8. Oct 19

    10 Years in the Dark: Theater of the Vampires with H.F. Galloway

    What would you do if you spent ten years working alone at night in a massive, aging 1929 theater? If you’re H.F. Galloway, you eventually write a book about vampires taking it over. In this episode, Herbie—a former Air Force fire protection specialist turned maintenance man—shares how an unexpected "vision" of something moving under a tarp led him to write Theater of the Vampires. He discusses turning his nightly routine into a creative outlet, dealing with the realities of working in a spooky old building, and why he chose to portray vampires not as romantic heroes, but as monsters that need to be stopped. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the first place. In this bite-sized episode, we’re skipping the fluff and getting straight to the "aha!" moments. Our guest opens up about the times they almost threw the manuscript out the window, and the brilliant realizations that saved the book. No gatekeeping here. We’re breaking down what turned a "maybe someday" book into a "published right now" reality. It’s the perfect shot of inspiration to start your writing day.   You can find this book on Amazon  and major retailers worldwide: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/H-F-Galloway-ebook/dp/B0HHGGJ9JD Published with Spines, the world’s first tech-driven publishing platform. Connect with Spines Publishing hello@spines.com www.spines.com www.instagram.com/spines_for_writers/ www.tiktok.com/@spines.com www.facebook.com/spines.official www.youtube.com/@Spines_publishing_platform

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Short, inspiring episodes that zoom in on key moments from an author’s journey. In each light, face‑to‑face chat, they share the experience and mindset that helped them keep writing and eventually publish their work. It’s quick, practical motivation for writers and book lovers, who want insight into what it takes to finish a book, clarity on next steps, and to share a laugh together. This podcast is brought to you by Spines, the world’s first tech-driven publishing platform. Connect with Spines Publishing hello@spines.com www.spines.com www.instagram.com/spines_for_writers/ www.tiktok.com/@spines.com www.facebook.com/spines.official www.youtube.com/@Spines_publishing_platform

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  • Creator
    Book Bites by Spines
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
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