The Debut Journey: Angela Shupe on Faith, Joy, and 'In the Light of the Sun'

In this episode of Chapter Chat, we sit down with debut author Angela Shupe to discuss the release of her first novel, In the Light of the Sun. Angela takes us behind the scenes of her debut journey, sharing the highs and lows of becoming a published author and the pivotal role her faith played throughout the process.

Beyond the technicalities of writing, Angela opens up about how she found profound joy in the creative process and how family stories she heard as a child are woven into the fabric of her novel. Whether you are an aspiring writer looking for inspiration or a reader seeking a story of hope and light, this conversation offers a heartfelt look at what it means to follow a calling and find purpose in the pages.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The inspiration behind In the Light of the Sun.

• What it’s really like to navigate the journey of a debut author.

• How to maintain joy and faith during the long road to publication.

Sit back, relax and enjoy Chapter Chat. Hosted by news anchor and avid reader Jessica Foster, Chapter Chat explores the inner workings of the literary world. Episodes will have a combination of best-selling author interviews and discussions of trending literary topics.

Whether you love to read a good book or aspire to write one, you'll find these discussions enjoyable. The Chapter Chat Podcast is an expansion of a WJHG/WECP-TV initiative to share the love of reading with the community. Chapter Chat was awarded the prestigious National Association of Broadcasters Service to America award in 2023.

The initiative began as a monthly book club that encouraged viewers to read along with a selected book and then meet up at the local library to discuss with the news team. Reporters and anchors also visit schools to read to children. The idea is that if children see the adults around them reading, they will learn to love it as well.