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See Chester at The BookFest 2025 Adventure
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Coming Oct. 25 and 26th! Join Chester in the panel on Memoirs on the 25th: The Truth in the Telling: Memoir and Essay as Mirrors of Humanity Stories.
He'll be in stellar company with fellow panelists the fascinating Sue William Silverman and Bill Hulseman. And the effervescent, provocative moderator Desiree Duffy. And do check the full schedule of this fun adventure! For readers who love books and authors who write them! And for tips and ideas on all things bookish! https://thebookfest.com #booksbooksbooks #memoirs #chesterlrichards #amwriting ##writingcommunity #readingcommunity #blackchateau #StarTrek |
Blog Tour 2025!
Books That Make You, with Desiree Duffy: Chester L. Richards on Star Trek, Rocket Launches & Wild Adventures
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"He doesn't just write about adventures. He lives them!"
An in-depth look at what makes Chester L. Richards -- rocket scientist, adventurer and romantic -- tick! With inspiration for armchair travelers and those who crave hair-raising adventures for themselves. Plus fun stories about remarkable people, exotic places, and close encounters with crocodiles, raging rivers. baboons and a leopard that didn't eat his face. And more about the love of his life, Sarah, whose spirit inspires his days, and his stories continually. |
Happy to be back with the incomparable Frankie Boyer! Tune in live or watch streaming!
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Show will air in Greenwich, CT Monday, Oct. 20, and
Tues. Oct 21 in Westchester County Frankie Boyer is a cutting-edge radio talk show host who is credited with advancing some of the most important trends and information available in Cannabis Talk (since 2017 before it was a hot topic), business and health for the last two decades. She is considered a formidable thought leader in multiple genres. Her following of loyal listeners’ lives are changed, and the interview subjects enjoy greater visibility through her powerful platforms. Her mission: To ‘dig deep’ into topics that provide her listeners key education to assist them to be the best they can be. At showtime: Check for LIVE show at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-the-frankie-boyer-show-63925615/ STREAMING: We'll be posting the direct link once the segment has aired |
Really enjoyed speaking with Sai in her podcast 'The Mind of Sai Marie'!
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From Sai Marie:
This latest episode of The Mind of Sai Marie centers on author Chester L. Richards, as he shares his remarkable life journey, from co-writing a Star Trek episode to overcoming personal loss through writing.
Chester discusses the emotional challenges of storytelling, the influence of his heritage on his adventurous spirit, and the balance between myth and reality in his narratives. He offers valuable insights for aspiring writers, emphasizing the importance of practice and resilience in the face of criticism. His reflections on living a meaningful life and embracing new experiences resonate deeply, inspiring listeners to explore their own journeys. Listen to the episode here: https://saimarie.substack.com/p/the-trek-continues |
Living the Next Chapter with Dave Campbell Reveals The Heart and Soul of Storyteller Chester L. Richards
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Warm, fun interview on "Living the Next Chapter," with delightful host Dave Campbell
Chester L. Richards brings a heartfelt mix of humor, adventure, and wisdom to his conversation on Living The Next Chapter. Alongside thrilling tales of river-running, wildlife encounters, and his Star Trek legacy, he opens his heart about Sarah—his beloved wife who passed away in his arms. In his newest memoir, The Trek Continues: More Memoirs of a Rocket Scientist, he weaves together moments of joy, loss, and discovery with honesty and warmth. This interview is touching, fun, and deeply human—an unforgettable glimpse into a storyteller’s soul. He also talks about his first book, From the Potato to Star Trek and Beyond.
Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuHajQ1uoTE #startrek #thetrekcontinues #author #bce #chesterlrichards #authorinterview |
Stay in touch for the details! We've got a bunch more interviews coming!
Visit the Inglorious Trexperts at Star Trek Las Vegas
August 7-13 2025!
Beyond the look at unproduced Star Trek projects, “We have a ton of fantastic guests we’ll be announcing soon, anniversary tributes including the 30th anniversary of Space: Above & Beyond, a deep dive into Lower Decks, spotlights on classic episodes like the 30th anniversary of ‘The Visitor’ and the 20th anniversary of ‘In A Mirror Darkly,’ the largest gathering of Star Trek writers ever assembled from The Original Series to Strange New Worlds, all on one stage, as well as many special surprises to be announced. Between Creation Entertainment and us, we’re going to kill this thing and we hope to see fans from around the globe there this August for the ultimate celebration of our mutual love of all things Trek.”
Honored to have been invited for the TOS writers' panel!! I am so bummed I cannot attend, but do come on out! There are wonderful TOS writers who will be there, and a whole Enterprise-full of wonderful events and people to see!
👉And you might win a copy of my new book, The Trek Continues!
Honored to have been invited for the TOS writers' panel!! I am so bummed I cannot attend, but do come on out! There are wonderful TOS writers who will be there, and a whole Enterprise-full of wonderful events and people to see!
👉And you might win a copy of my new book, The Trek Continues!
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Shatner, Greenwood, Mulgrew, and many more for STLV
The Treksperts Stage is just part of the overall programming for STLV 2025. Creation is expecting over 100 guests again for this year and they are already lining up big stars for the main Leonard Nimoy stage, including regulars like William Shatner (TOS), Kate Mulgrew (Voyager), John Billingsley (Enterprise), Brent Spiner (TNG), and Babs Olusanmokun (Strange New Worlds), as well as rare convention guests like Elizabeth Dennehy (Shelby from TNG and Picard), and Bruce Greenwood and Jennifer Morrison (Christopher Pike and Winona Kirk in the Kelvin movies). There are also some events already being lined up like the second “Trek to Broadway” with Wilson Cruz (Discovery) and Celia Gooding (SNW). Many more guest and even announcements are coming. |
Honored to be invited to attend the unveiling of the statue commemorating Dr. Sally Ride, first woman in space
Reach for the Stars - July 4, 2023
Physicist Dr. Sally Ride will now continue to inspire young women to reach for the stars, her own mantra, from high atop a hill at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
What a treat to see this beautiful, uplifting statue unveiled! Ride’s lively sister, Dr. Bear Ride, told the audience, “Sally’s mission was not only ‘to space and back,’ but also to open young minds and hearts to the dedication that can make this planet of ours a better place for us all.” A mission being fostered also through the family foundation: ridefoundation.org.
Thanks to filmmaker Steven Barber for inviting me to attend, and for his boundless energy and dedication to making this wonderful tribute come to fruition. Thanks also to David Trulio, president and chief executive officer of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute for hosting this event, and providing important exhibits to the public. More
What a treat to see this beautiful, uplifting statue unveiled! Ride’s lively sister, Dr. Bear Ride, told the audience, “Sally’s mission was not only ‘to space and back,’ but also to open young minds and hearts to the dedication that can make this planet of ours a better place for us all.” A mission being fostered also through the family foundation: ridefoundation.org.
Thanks to filmmaker Steven Barber for inviting me to attend, and for his boundless energy and dedication to making this wonderful tribute come to fruition. Thanks also to David Trulio, president and chief executive officer of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute for hosting this event, and providing important exhibits to the public. More
Delighted to participate in the Exclusive DPA pre-EMMYS event!
Giancarlo Esposito, "Better Call Saul," with Chester L. Richards
What an Adventure, Meeting the Talented Emmy Nominees!
#dpasuites #awardsseason #awardsshow #nominees #presenters #moviestars #giftbags #swags #entertainmentmarketing #BCE #BooksThatMakeYou #GiancarloEsposito #BetterCallSaul
Met and had wonderful conversations with many talented and fascinating people! Will be posting more pix from the splendid hosts, DPA Group, and Matthias Carette, the highly talented photog who was on site and capturing so many great moments and people.
#dpasuites #awardsseason #awardsshow #nominees #presenters #moviestars #giftbags #swags #entertainmentmarketing #BCE #BooksThatMakeYou #GiancarloEsposito #BetterCallSaul
Met and had wonderful conversations with many talented and fascinating people! Will be posting more pix from the splendid hosts, DPA Group, and Matthias Carette, the highly talented photog who was on site and capturing so many great moments and people.
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
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Pawpress is happy to have Chester's books at the IWOSC Booth # 130!
Come say hello! And for more exciting adventures at the Fabulous Festival again this year, explore the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books website.
For information about this talented group of writers, readers and everyone involved in all things bookish, check out what's going on here: https://IWOSC.org |
Jingle Books appearance now streaming 24/7! Stock up for summer reading, and any gifting occasion!
Did you register? Check your email to see if you won a gift!
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Join Chester and Fellow Scribes at Jingle Books! Holiday themed Readings, Recipes, and GIFTS! Miss it? No problem. Streaming 24/7! The authors, books, fun and recipes will be there for you in time for Christmas!
Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza are a time for celebration, giving gifts, and what else? Jingle Books of course! This annual online holiday event unites authors and readers for the most fabulous winter bookish celebration. You will get to meet the best storytellers and captivating writers. And find new books for your own reading and for gifts. Originally aired Dec. 3. Now streaming 24/7.
Join us on the Books That Make You Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/472804910877260. Or view on YouTube #jinglebooks #christmas #christmasbooks #holidays #hannukah #hannukahbooks #kwanzaa #theholidays #booksthatnakeyou |
See Chester at The BookFest 2023 Adventure
Chock Full of Renowned Speakers and Panels on Everything Bookish
Livestream Saturday Oct. 22 and Sunday Oct. 23. Miss it? No Worries. Streaming 24/7 now!
Livestream Saturday Oct. 22 and Sunday Oct. 23. Miss it? No Worries. Streaming 24/7 now!
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See Chester at The Fall 2022 BookFest
The Adventure of a Lifetime Chat with Chester L. Richards What happens when your life takes you from an encounter with the The Great Potato to becoming an aerospace engineer? What happens when you go from co-writing an episode of the original Star Trek to whitewater rafting? Memoirist Chester L. Richards discusses his many adventures with Ina the Memoir Coach and President of Pawpress, Ina Hillebrandt. Streaming 24/7 now |
Radio and Podcasts
Airwaves are heating up with all the tales Chester L. Richards shares with nationally and internationally known hosts about his book, 'From The Potato to Star Trek and Beyond,' and his life.
Do join host Tom Dutta as he talks with Chester on The Quiet Warrior show
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Streaming 24/7 on YouTube Now
The show is fun! Host Tom Dutta, Executive Coach, Bestselling Author and Radio/Film producer, invites viewers to watch the show on YouTube , Facebook or LinkedIn as the he and his guest Chester L. Richards swap stories. You can also tune in wherever you get your audio podcasts |
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Chester chats about co-writing famous Star Trek episode and much more on KWAY
Tune in to hear this fun show as Chester talks about the story of how the iconic Star Trek episode 'The Tholian Web' came about. And some of the fascinating folks he's met, during that adventure, plus in his work as a rocket scientist and hair-raising adventures white water rafting in around the globe.
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The Author's Hour with Host Wayne G. Barber, WRNI radio
Chester talks with host Wayne G. Barber about how a screenwriter approaches the writing process, and how the teamwork involved in writing the now iconic Tholian Web for Star Trek was critical to the success of the episode . Also on docket: story about the "magnetic" Presidential Science Advisor Professor Johnny Pelham, story of what he did that had a major effect on the outcome of WWII. And how after losing the love of his life, Sarah, he turned to writing these stories. And this was a life saver. Also how he views failure as a valuable learning experience.
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Host Donna Seebo Talks with Chester about how he views events in his life as adventures
The Donna Seebo Show episode featuring Chester aired live Dec. 6, and is now streaming 24/7. To listen to the program, go to the Donna Seebo Show, select archives, scroll down to Dec. 6, 2022, where you'll find the show listing, put a check mark in the adjacent box and then scroll down to "play selected file." Et voila! Ms. Seebo is dedicated to programming that adds depth to people's lives, and focused on how author Chester L. Richards views the events in his life -- the good, the bad and the ugly -- as adventures. An unusual outlook, she mentioned, adding viewing life through this lens could benefit us all.
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Chester chats with lively host Celeste Duckworth
Host Celeste Duckworth hosts authors from around the globe on her show "A Taste of Ink," for her magazine, Vertikal Life. She and Chester talk about what made him write the book, and the steps on his journey to writing From The Potato to Star Trek and Beyond.
Streaming 24/7
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The Douglas Coleman Show VE . Show recorded June 23. In this segment featuring Chester, the author and host compare history as musicians, discuss the inside story of how the Tholian Web episode of Star Trek took shape, Coleman pokes at The Potato, and more. Streaming now
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The Frankie Boyer Show interview on Friday, June 16th. Nationally-syndicated lifestyle and business radio program's lively host Frankie Boyer talks with Chester about what she calls his "wonderful philosophy of life," how he started writing stories about his adventures when his wife died, how the writing of these "letters to Sarah" helped him heal, and more.
Streaming Now On BizTalk Radio Network. Chester's segment starts at 23:40. |
Buckle up, folks. After announcing the third half of his 3 hour program coming up, host Tom Sumner begins with “Normally you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to be a guest on the Tom Sumner program, but it doesn’t prevent you from becoming one either..."….”
The Tom Sumner Program: Public affairs, broadcasting from WFOV Radio in Flint, MI. Host Tom Sumner interviews Chester L. Richards: Tom Sumner Program Streaming Now. Program aired live Monday, June 27th from 8:00 to 8:45 am PT. |
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Books That Make You Featuring Desiree Duffy with Guest Chester L. Richards on Hair Raising Adventures, and Love
"This week's Books That Make You features Chester L. Richards talking about his first #memoir -- I have a feeling there are many more books to come from this amazing man. When your life includes co-writing an episode of the ORIGINAL #StarTrek as well as a run-in with 'The Great Potato,' well, then you know you have one extraordinary tale to share."
- Host Desiree Duffy STREAMING NOW |
The Jiggy Jaguar Show, live June 16, and now streaming.
Effervescent, well known host Jiggy Jaguar, a.k.a. James Lowell, finds the title of the book intriguing, asks Chester questions about how he came to write the book, and takes the audience for peeks inside. On KJAG Radio, Transmedia. Streaming Now |
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The Relatable Voice with Lucia Matuonto In each episode, I "give a ride” to my guests and I listen to their stories. The idea behind the RV is a virtual road trip where Lucia can pick a guest up and give them a ride and they can talk about life, books, goals, or whatever else comes up. The guests range from book authors, life coaches, public speakers, to survivors, healers, and storytellers. Episode with Chester Streaming now!
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Beach Bound Book Bash 2022
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Catch Chester L. RichardsCome on over, cold drink in hand.
Stock up on summer reads from all the fascinating authors 2-4 PT. Take a trip on the Colorado rapids with Chester as he reads from the story "Lava Falls" in his new book From The Potato to Star Trek and Beyond: Memoirs of a Rocket Scientist. 3:10 PT Saturday June 11! Livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. Streaming now on YouTube https://youtu.be/LYVg98A6vJ4 |
TheBookFest Spring 2022
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See Chester L. Richards
Streaming at TheBookFest.com 24/7 Now! 
You'll also see the panel by scrolling down here, along with other great speakers and programs at
TheBookFest SprinG 2022 |
Decoding His Story -- Men Who Write Memoirs
Let’s take a journey behind the curtains and find out what drives men to write their memoirs. This panel will deliver insights about how men get the courage to become vulnerable and expose their souls in front of the readers, how they chose the aspects of their lives they put into their books, and introduce you to male memoir authors you don’t want to miss. Paulino Chol, Author of Leading the Lost Boys: The Untold Story, the true story of leading 700 boy prisoners in South Sudan to freedom. JD Mass, Author of the memoir Race for What? A White Man’s Journey & Guide to Healing Racism from Within and anti-racism activist. Chester L. Richards, Author of the From the Potato to Star Trek Scientist: Memoirs of a Rocket Scientist, retired space engineer, and inventor. Morrie Sherry for Author Henry M. Silvert, author of the memoir, An Indelible Event and Detour through a Global Childhood Moderator: Ina Hillebrandt, President of Pawpress, nationally known speaker, author and writing coach specializing in memoirs and fiction. |
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
Thanks for coming to see me! I loved meeting fellow book lovers, and hearing your stories.
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Chester L. Richards at the LA Times Festival of BooksSaturday, April 23 3-5 pm PT
Location: University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA90089 (USC) Appearing at the Black Chateau Booth # 959 This as always was an all weekend party, both Saturday and Sunday. Thanks to all who came to visit Chester, other authors and folks at Black Chateau, and all the other fascinating authors, speakers, programs at this sparkling event! |
More shows featuring Chester L. Richards streaming soon
The Morning Show with Al, aired live on June 21st at 6:15 - 6:25 am PT, Host: Al Windsperger WYRQ-FM is a Contemporary Country station, broadcasting from Little Falls, MN. Link to 24/7 streaming coming soon.
An interview with Hannah Murray: The Book Show – Talk Radio Europe TRE broadcast through BBC channels to 500,000 English speaking listeners in Spain -- many are American expats and students -- and to more than 3 million listeners in 120 countries. The TRE Book Show is also available as a podcast on major platforms including iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify. Streaming link coming soon.
WAMV Radio – The Morning Show with Bob Langstaff. Broadcast from AM 1490 in Amherst, VA on Thursday, June 30th from 9:00 to 9:15 am PT, LIVE, will be streaming. News/Talk/Gospel radio station.
Popp Off with Mary Jane Popp from 1:00 to 1:30 pm PT. Popp Off is a delightful interviewer, and hers is a fast-paced, magazine-style radio program, airing on KAHI Radio, AM 950 in Auburn, CA. Show aired June 15. Link to streaming show coming.
An interview with Hannah Murray: The Book Show – Talk Radio Europe TRE broadcast through BBC channels to 500,000 English speaking listeners in Spain -- many are American expats and students -- and to more than 3 million listeners in 120 countries. The TRE Book Show is also available as a podcast on major platforms including iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify. Streaming link coming soon.
WAMV Radio – The Morning Show with Bob Langstaff. Broadcast from AM 1490 in Amherst, VA on Thursday, June 30th from 9:00 to 9:15 am PT, LIVE, will be streaming. News/Talk/Gospel radio station.
Popp Off with Mary Jane Popp from 1:00 to 1:30 pm PT. Popp Off is a delightful interviewer, and hers is a fast-paced, magazine-style radio program, airing on KAHI Radio, AM 950 in Auburn, CA. Show aired June 15. Link to streaming show coming.
