Ep 27 A Jacket Off The Gorge: Author Susan Ashline
Step into the unsettling yet captivating world of true crime as we welcome Susan Ashline, an author whose narratives expose the darkest crevices of human experience. She discusses "Without a Prayer," a book that tells the grim tale of Lucas Leonard and the church that became his demise. Yet, beyond the true crime, Susan boldly reflects on her own life in "A Jacket Off the Gorge," offering a rare, unfiltered glimpse at the challenges faced by an author in the trenches of humanity's worst.Love can be blinding, and Susan's story with John Fontaine is a harrowing testament to this. She unravels a web of theft, deceit, and a missing treasure, all concealed behind the facade of romance. The conversation twists through the complexities of a relationship marred by hidden criminal pasts and the haunting reality that sometimes the person closest to us is the most enigmatic. Susan's introspective journey is not merely her own but serves as a beacon for those who have encountered the perils of deceit in love.As we wrap our discussion, the focus shifts to a topic often left in the shadows: domestic violence.Ā Susan confronts the harsh truths faced by victims, particularly men who seek solace and justice. The episode is a call to arms, pushing for a reformed criminal justice system and advocating for the overlooked. It's not just about story-sharing; it's about igniting change and empowering those who've been silenced to find their voice. Join us for this profound conversation that's as educational as it is emotionally resonant.If you or someone you know is facing domestic Violence, Click HEREGet you copy of A Jacket Off the Gorge: True Story of the Biggest Liar HEREGet your copy of Without a Prayer: The Death of Lucas Leonard and How One Church Became a Cult HERECLICK HEREĀ For the blog post for this episode.Time Line(00:00) Author Discusses True Crime Memoir(05:43DON'T FORGET TO RATE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBEJOIN ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA BY FOLLOWING THE LINKTREEFollow Our Family Of True Crime ShowsDeep Dark Secrets with LaDonna Humphrey & Amy SmithTrue Crime, Authors and Extraordinary People With David McClamExtinguished With David McClam & LaDonna HumphreyCover Art and Logo created by Diana of Other WorldlySound Mixing and editing by David McClamIntro script by Sophie Wild From Fiverr & David McClamIntro and outro jingle by Jacqueline G. (JacquieVoice) From FiverrHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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Step into the unsettling yet captivating world of true crime as we welcome Susan Ashline, an author whose narratives expose the darkest crevices of human experience. She discusses "Without a Prayer," a book that tells the grim tale of Lucas Leonard and the church that became his demise. Yet, beyond the true crime, Susan boldly reflects on her own life in "A Jacket Off the Gorge," offering a rare, unfiltered glimpse at the challenges faced by an author in the trenches of humanity's worst.Love can...