Justin's book, Paradise Springs, was translated into French and published in France by Editions de l'Aube. This is the first time one of his books has been translated into a foreign language. Click here to read more and order.
In this 25th episode of "Well Read," host and journalist Justin Chapman interviews A.J. Hartley, author of dozens of novels including several he co-authored with blink-182's Tom DeLonge: Sekret Machines: Chasing Shadows, Sekret Machines: A Fire Within, Trinity, and their latest that's just out, Time Rider. Watch the full episode below:
Read the November 2025 issue of Justin Chapman's free Substack email newsletter, featuring the video of Sid Kirkpatrick's memorial, the French language version of Justin's book Paradise Springs, the latest episode of "Well Read with Justin Chapman" featuring an interview with James Bond continuation author Raymond Benson, the latest episode of "Pasadena Monthly with Justin Chapman" featuring an interview with author and Pasadena Police Department's Senior Communications Coordinator Susana Porras, book recommendations, and more.
https://justinchapman.substack.com/p/justins-newsletter-november-2025
Justin Chapman writes, produces, and hosts an award-winning monthly TV talk show on Pasadena Media's TV channel, called "Pasadena Monthly with Justin Chapman," formerly known as "NewsRap Local with Justin Chapman." The thirty-fifth episode aired Friday, November 28, 2025, and featured a discussion with Susana Porras, author, community organizer, and Pasadena Police Department Senior Communications Coordinator. Watch the full episode below:
In this 24th episode of "Well Read," host and journalist Justin Chapman interviews Raymond Benson, author of a new Felix Leiter novel, The Hook and the Eye. Benson also authored six James Bond continuation novels, three Bond movie adaptation novels, several Bond short stories, and The James Bond Bedside Companion. Watch the full episode below:
Justin Chapman has been nominated as a finalist again in the Los Angeles Press Club's National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards! This time for the podcast version of his interview with Irish republican politician Gerry Adams on his show "Well Read with Justin Chapman." Category: One-on-One Interview, Arts/Culture Personalities). The awards ceremony will be held on December 7, 2025.
Read the October 2025 issue of Justin Chapman's free Substack email newsletter, featuring his LA Press Club journalism award nomination, his article on Ireland in Culture Honey Magazine, his obituaries of Sidney Kirkpatrick in Pasadena Now and the Village Times Herald, the latest episode of "Pasadena Monthly with Justin Chapman" with an interview with Pasadena Humane Society President and CEO Chris Ramon, book recommendations, and more.
https://justinchapman.substack.com/p/justins-newsletter-october-2025