House of Chapters - The Podcast

About House of Chapters - The Podcast

The Podcast for authors writing serialized fiction on Substack — and for readers who want to discover how those stories are made. houseofchapters.substack.com (https://houseofchapters.substack.com/s/the-podcast?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Ian DM Taniels

Category

arts · fiction

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Dec 2025

Latest episode

1 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Apr 2026

   Season 1 Highlights & Announcement

   We’re back with Season 1’s last Episode of the House of Chapters Podcast, the Podcast for authors writing serialized fiction on Substack — and for readers who want to discover how those stories are made. So. Much. Fun. But it’s time to take a break! Recharge my batteries to dive back into Season 2 with renewed strength. I will be taking a break from Substack to work on editing my debut novella (https://open.substack.com/pub/iandmtaniels/p/overview?r=6nemmi&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web) I serialized here. What a ride it has been. In this Episode I share some highlights and numbers with you. Special thanks to my wonderful guests who make this Podcast and success possible. In order of appearance: Kathleen Clare Waller (https://substack.com/profile/46722240-kathleen-clare-waller), Shane Bzdok (https://substack.com/profile/147604182-shane-bzdok), Bruno Rothgiesser (https://substack.com/profile/332799721-bruno-rothgiesser), J. Curtis (https://substack.com/profile/2705236-j-curtis), Simon K Jones (https://substack.com/profile/176128-simon-k-jones), Sean Thomas McDonnell (https://substack.com/profile/34979152-sean-thomas-mcdonnell), Ian Patterson (https://substack.com/profile/126624001-ian-patterson), K. L. Brooks | Author (https://substack.com/profile/212040338-k-l-brooks-author), Liz Horsman (https://substack.com/profile/258759656-liz-horsman), Tom Schecter (https://substack.com/profile/201234345-tom-schecter), Tell Me a Mystery (https://substack.com/profile/76289666-tell-me-a-mystery) Subscribe to not miss Season 2. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit houseofchapters.substack.com (https://houseofchapters.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

2. 

   25 Mar 2026

   Ann Kimbrough — Turning Chapters Into Books

   We’re back with the latest Episode of the House of Chapters Podcast, the Podcast for authors writing serialized fiction on Substack — and for readers who want to discover how those stories are made. This episode is a bit different! Topic wise, you can expect the same talking points as usual (plot in 1 minute, inspiration, writing advice, serials), but my chat with Tell Me a Mystery (https://substack.com/profile/76289666-tell-me-a-mystery) was just one conversation that flowed from the beginning to the end. Very little to edit, because it was just a genuine chat. I love it when I have the feeling we could talk for hours! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit houseofchapters.substack.com (https://houseofchapters.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

3. 

   18 Mar 2026

   Tom Schecter - Finding Your People

   We’re back with the latest Episode of the House of Chapters Podcast, the Podcast for authors writing serialized fiction on Substack — and for readers who want to discover how those stories are made. New week, new episode. I had the pleasure of chatting with Tom Schecter (https://substack.com/profile/201234345-tom-schecter) for this 16th Episode. We focused on the Shieldbreaker Saga, as the second novel is now available and complete on Substack and the first novel was released last year in June. Check out some of the things we talked about by clicking on the links under the pictures. Follow/Subscribe to not miss the last Episodes of Season 1! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit houseofchapters.substack.com (https://houseofchapters.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

4. 

   11 Mar 2026

   Why This Reader-Writer Podcast Is Different

   The Podcast for authors writing serialized fiction on Substack — and for readers who want to discover how those stories are made. I love discovering new stories, as a reader & I love talking to other authors, as a writer. In my Podcast, I can do both! My goal is connecting readers and writers more and more. The Episodes so far have been a blast - check out the new titles! Going forward, I will focus even more on the stories, while keeping the structure: 1 minute plot, *more about the story, writing background, mechanics & advice for others. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit houseofchapters.substack.com (https://houseofchapters.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

5. 

   4 Mar 2026

   Liz Horsman — From Substack Serial to the Query Trenches

   The Podcast for authors writing serialized fiction on Substack — and for readers who want to discover how those stories are made. Episode 14 with Liz Horsman Another fun talk, this time with Liz Horsman (https://substack.com/@lizhorsman), author of Marsh Witches of the Godless Florin. Visit The House of Chapters (http://www.houseofchapters.substack.com) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit houseofchapters.substack.com (https://houseofchapters.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

6. 

   25 Feb 2026

   K. L. Brooks — Lessons from Self-Publishing a First Book

   The Podcast for authors writing serialized fiction on Substack — and for readers who want to discover how those stories are made. Episode 13 with K. L. Brooks Another fun talk, this time with K. L. Brooks (https://substack.com/@klbrooksauthor/posts?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page), author of Haunted House Flippers and the upcoming Grief Sucks. Visit The House of Chapters (http://www.houseofchapters.substack.com) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit houseofchapters.substack.com (https://houseofchapters.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

7. 

   18 Feb 2026

   Ian Patterson — From Self-Publishing to the Colorado Book Award

   The Podcast for authors writing serialized fiction on Substack — and for readers who want to discover how those stories are made. Episode 12 with Ian Patterson Another fun talk, this time with Ian Patterson (https://substack.com/@eonbikewriter), author of Transference and Transcendence, available right now, and Transition releasing in March. Visit The House of Chapters (http://www.houseofchapters.substack.com) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit houseofchapters.substack.com (https://houseofchapters.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

8. 

   11 Feb 2026

   Sean Thomas McDonnell — The Serial Origins of Cherry Kills

   The Podcast for authors writing serialized fiction on Substack — and for readers who want to discover how those stories are made. Episode 11 with Sean Thomas McDonnell Another fun talk, this time with Sean Thomas McDonnell (https://substack.com/profile/34979152-sean-thomas-mcdonnell)! His debut novella, “Cherry Kills” is coming out on Friday 13th, 2026! Visit The House of Chapters (http://www.houseofchapters.substack.com) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit houseofchapters.substack.com (https://houseofchapters.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

9. 

   4 Feb 2026

   Simon K. Jones — Landing the Plane on a 5-Year Serial

   The Podcast for authors writing serialized fiction on Substack — and for readers who want to discover how those stories are made. Episode 10 with Simon K. Jones We’re back with next episode of the House of Chapters Podcast! Thank you for listening, wherever you are!Simon K Jones (https://substack.com/profile/176128-simon-k-jones) and I were able to talk about his experiences in writing serialized stories the last 10 years and more specifically the last 5 year working on Tales from the Triverse - now completed and available on his publication. Tales from the Triverse: https://open.substack.com/pub/simonkjones/p/how-to-read-tales-from-the-triverse?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web (https://open.substack.com/pub/simonkjones/p/how-to-read-tales-from-the-triverse?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web)No adults allowed: https://a.co/d/056LysUa (https://a.co/d/056LysUa) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit houseofchapters.substack.com (https://houseofchapters.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

10. 

    28 Jan 2026

    J. Curtis — Writing and Revising a Serialized Novel

    The Podcast for authors writing serialized fiction on Substack — and for readers who want to discover how those stories are made. Episode 9 with J. Curtis: We’re back on the House of Chapters Podcast! Today’s guest: J. Curtis (https://substack.com/profile/2705236-j-curtis). In this Episode, we’re chatting about writing serialized fiction on Substack. It’s been a lot of fun and we could have chatted for hours, so we hope you enjoy listening to it too!J. will be back in future Episodes, to talk about his own writing, for example his novel ISLA, the Midnight Vault and Tiny Publishing. Do check him out already! Click on the image above to get to J.’s profile!Check out ISLA here: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit houseofchapters.substack.com (https://houseofchapters.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

11. 

    21 Jan 2026

    Shane Bzdok — The Midnight Vault: From Substack to Bookstores

    The Podcast for writers building serialized fiction on Substack — and for readers who want to discover how those stories are made. Episode 8 - The Midnight Vault with Shane Bzdok We’re back on the House of Chapters Podcast, Episode 8! In this episode, Shane Bzdok (https://substack.com/profile/147604182-shane-bzdok) tells us about the The Midnight Vault (https://open.substack.com/pub/themidnightvault), a collection of Twilight Zone-inspired stories to celebrate the show’s 66th anniversary, kicked off by J. Curtis (https://substack.com/profile/2705236-j-curtis) and Sean Thomas McDonnell (https://substack.com/profile/34979152-sean-thomas-mcdonnell). Links:Shane Bzdok on his experience writing and designing for the Midnight Vault. (https://shanebzdok.substack.com/p/from-the-zone-to-the-vault-my-creative)All the ways to buy the book! (https://books2read.com/themidnightvault) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit houseofchapters.substack.com (https://houseofchapters.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

12. 

    14 Jan 2026

    Bruno Rothgiesser — From Serial to Publishing

    The Podcast for authors writing serialized fiction on Substack — and for readers who want to discover how those stories are made. Episode 7 with Bruno Rothgiesser Bruno Rothgiesser (https://substack.com/profile/332799721-bruno-rothgiesser) and I were finally able to virtually sit down together and talk about “Dark Matter”, which is coming out any moment now and if you’re reading this a bit later, it’s out! Most of this Episode is dedicated to Bruno’s experiences writing serialized fiction on Substack and then self-publishing his debut novel, with some free and paid help. You’ll find the most important links here: * The Website: https://darkmatterstory.com/ * The Book, Dark Matter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGJ46K8Y Thank you for listening! Let me know in the comments what you particularly liked in this episode and what you would like to hear in future episodes. Share with your podcast friends who might be interested in the topics covered! As always, thank you for your support! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit houseofchapters.substack.com (https://houseofchapters.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

13. 

    7 Jan 2026

    Intermezzo

    Episode 6: Intermezzo - Host Ian Taniels shares what's been going on at the House of Chapters and exciting news about what's ahead. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit houseofchapters.substack.com (https://houseofchapters.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

14. 

    30 Dec 2025

    Getting Feedback through Reciprocal Reading

    Episode 5: Ian Taniels shares about a new community event launching on January 1st. Links: House of Chapters (http://houseofchapters.substack.com) / Ian Taniels (https://iandmtaniels.substack.com) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit houseofchapters.substack.com (https://houseofchapters.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

15. 

    23 Dec 2025

    Shane Bzdok — Creativity in Design and Fiction

    The Podcast for authors writing serialized fiction on Substack — and for readers who want to discover how those stories are made. Episode 4: Shane Bzdok (pt.1): Shane & I talk about his background in design, his rekindled passion for writing and our writing process. Two more parts coming. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit houseofchapters.substack.com (https://houseofchapters.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

16. 

    20 Dec 2025

    Kathleen C. Waller — Self-Publishing & Serial Fiction on Substack

    The Podcast for authors writing serialized fiction on Substack — and for readers who want to discover how those stories are made. Episode 3: Kathleen Clare Waller (pt.2) Shares Her experiences in the World of Self-Publishing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit houseofchapters.substack.com (https://houseofchapters.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

17. 

    17 Dec 2025

    Kathleen C. Waller — Writing, Serial Fiction & Substack Community

    The Podcast for authors writing serialized fiction on Substack — and for readers who want to discover how those stories are made. Episode 2: With Self-Published Author Kathleen Clare Waller. Find out more about this Episode and my Guest (https://houseofchapters.substack.com/p/episode-2-kathleen-clare-waller) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit houseofchapters.substack.com (https://houseofchapters.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

18. 

    14 Dec 2025

    The House of Chapters Podcast

    Episode 1 - Introduction Ian D.M. Taniels introduces himself, the House of Chapters (https://houseofchapters.substack.com)and the House of Chapters Podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit houseofchapters.substack.com (https://houseofchapters.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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