In Episode 13 of Beyond the Page, I had the pleasure of speaking with Paul Pape, an entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, designer, coach, and author whose creative career has taken him in countless directions.

Our conversation explores how years of helping creative entrepreneurs eventually inspired Paul to begin writing fiction, leading to his upcoming supernatural horror novel, Death’s Intern.

Along the way, we discuss:

• Finding inspiration through real life
• Why horror continues to resonate with readers
• The challenges of querying literary agents
• Traditional publishing versus self-publishing
• Building credibility as an author
• Speaking on the TEDx stage
• Creativity as both a profession and a lifestyle

One of the highlights of the conversation is Paul’s discussion of Death’s Intern, a coming-of-age supernatural novel that blends mystery, horror, and heart into an unforgettable premise.

Whether you’re an aspiring author, an entrepreneur, or simply someone who enjoys hearing how creative careers evolve, there’s something here for you.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.