Hear Here! Dan's Audiobook Podcast

In this teaser episode, hear an excerpt from the story, in which our main character, Theresa, daydreams about what her dream job could look like after a few years... Tune in here to hear a new chapter from Dan's latest book each week, read aloud audiobook style! To get a copy of What There Is to Be Done, or to check out Dan's other writing, visit linktr.ee/danmasterton.

In this teaser episode, hear an excerpt from the story, listening along with the first few pages and how this story begins... Tune in here to hear a new chapter from Dan's latest book each week, read aloud audiobook style! To get a copy of What There Is to Be Done, or to check out Dan's other writing, visit linktr.ee/danmasterton.

In this teaser, hear the back-of-the-book summary of What There Is to Be Done, and find out how to get in touch. Tune in here to hear a new chapter from Dan's latest book each week, read aloud audiobook style! To get a copy of What There Is to Be Done, or to check out Dan's other writing, visit linktr.ee/danmasterton.

Get acquainted with Theresa, or as the kids call her, Mrs. Acutis, as she begins a new year teaching at Mary, Mother of God High School and reckons with an intriguing faith formation session. Enjoy Chapter 1! You can order your paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton

Walk with Theresa and her husband, John, as they work through a conversation around Theresa's discernment of perhaps pursuing a different role at her school. Enjoy Chapter 2! You can order your paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton

Theresa makes a visit to her spiritual director, Duke, and explores continuing to teach versus perhaps making a switch, and learns to look out for "screwtaping" herself. Enjoy Chapter 3! You can order your paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton

The time is nearing for Theresa to decide if she wants to pursue a new role, and to figure out how to do it. Meanwhile, some affirmations come flying in but are overshadowed by others' teardowns. Enjoy Chapter 4! You can order your paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton

Theresa sits down for her annual job review, and attempts to keep calm while wondering if a new offer for next year is coming from here principal, Frances. Enjoy Chapter 5! You can order your paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton

Theresa spends a Sunday morning talking discernment with her husband, John, and then bringing that conversation to Mass at their parish. Enjoy Chapter 6! You can order your paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton

Theresa is flustered because she wants to accept the job but hasn't had the chance, so she hits the pub for a Friday drink with Mike. She resettles into some fresh peace and pulls on a thread to unravel a happy discovery. Warning: some mild language in this chapter. Enjoy Chapter 7! We're at the halfway point. Grab your paperback or check out Dan's writing at linktr.ee/danmasterton

Theresa gets to start mentally settling into her new role, chatting with colleagues and imagining what the future could look like. Enjoy Chapter 8! You can order your paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton

Theresa sets up her new office in the admin wing, but then she gets thrown a curveball that challenges her developing and deepening peace. Enjoy Chapter 9! You can order your paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton

Theresa gets acclimated to a new normal, juggling new administrative duties with the old teaching hustle. She gets some perspective on the constancy of solid teachers as well as on the new challenges she'll face. Enjoy Chapter 10! You can order your paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton

As Theresa continues to get her feet under her in student life, she gets a little fresh spiritual direction — from her old spiritual director, her dear colleagues, and a new figure. Enjoy Chapter 11! Grab a copy of the paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton

Theresa works through some meetings and then gets a chance to catch up with Mike. His candor and thoughtfulness meets her at a good place, and they take stock of how things have become in their work. Enjoy Chapter 12! Grab your paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton

Theresa takes stock of things with John before one last late meeting and walking out the door on a long day -- out to a sweet surprise. Enjoy Chapter 13! The conclusion of What There Is to Be Done! Things for listening, y'all. To grab a paperback or check out my other writing, visit linktr.ee/danmasterton

NEW TO THE PODCAST FEED! Each month, I'll record a BLOGcast of my weekly blog posts from the month. This first episode includes my four posts from February: 2/1: Curation 2/8: Children as Sacramentals 2/15: A Resignation Reset 2/22: Mysteries of Multi-Potentiality A new bonus episode will go up each month! And a new novel is in editing and will enter the feed in a few months...

Here's the BlogCast for March 2022. While I finish up prep for my NCEA 2022 talk, get rolling on a new project helping with an Ave Maria Press textbook, and enjoy another chance to contribute to Grotto Network for St. Patrick's Day, here's the weekly posts from March: 3/1: Not Hogging the Covers 3/8: Aging Empathetically 3/15: Will Parishes Need Public-Broadcasting-Style Pledge Drives? 3/22: Sports Sometimes Don't Stink (Before They Quickly Stink Again) 3/29: To Build Up "A Civilization of Love"  Read FemCatholic's must-read article: https://t.co/2Vv3AY2ASx Sign FemCatholic's petition to the bishops conference: https://t.co/drKOt7eZbA Enjoy!

Exciting to have traveled for an in-person NCEA conference to offer a session and see my books on sale in the wild! Also a bit of news to share in the intro... Here's April's posts: 4/5: Dispensation and Obligation 4/12: Not All Traditions Have Milkshakes 4/19: The Greatest Sign of Intelligence? 4/27: Preferential Option for Creation  Check out my LinkTree, follow me on Twitter, or visit the blog site or like the Facebook page. Or click through to these Earth Day resources: caution against wish-cycling, NPR's mini-doc on recycling myths, and Planet Money's coverage of the origins of sketchy recycling marketing.

Delighted for this month's set to include the rollout for my second fiction story, Abundance, not Scarcity. Full details are in the May 24 post, and all the forms and files are available via my LinkTree. Enjoy! Here's May's posts: 5/3: When it Hits Closed to Home 5/10: Still Hitting Closed to Home 5/17: Fewer, not More 5/24: Abundance, not Scarcity: Another Invitation to Listen and Read Along Check out my LinkTree, follow me on Twitter, or visit the blog site or like the Facebook page.

It's time for Season 2! Listen for a brief preview of Abundance, not Scarcity, my new fiction story. The audiobook debuts Tuesday, May 31! Get your free eBook or order a paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton, where you can also find links to all my writing.

It's time for Season 2! Listen for a short non-spoiler passage from Abundance, not Scarcity, my new fiction story. The audiobook debuts Tuesday, May 31! Get your free eBook or order a paperback at linktr.ee/danmasterton, where you can also find links to all my writing.

Welcome to my new story, Abundance, not Scarcity ! Meet Noah, who has traveled down to a Trappist abbey. He's broken through his life malaise enough to say yes to something - an alumni retreat with his high school, where he'll be invited into prayer in a new way. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook or to order a paperback, and to find links to all my writing: linktr.ee/danmasterton

Noah wakes up for day two of the retreat, ready to try and engage further with the opportunities of this retreat. He dusts off an old prayer practice he learned in high school, and things start happening again. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook or to order a paperback, and to find links to all my writing: linktr.ee/danmasterton

Noah tries to get back in the flow of life and bring his renewed prayer with him. This includes a lazy weekend with his girlfriend, Joan, and another Sunday at Mass at their parish. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook or to order a paperback, and to find links to all my writing: linktr.ee/danmasterton

Noah catches back up with his alumni group, this time to pile in a van and serve at a food pantry, where the example of the local community and its leader help him see new possibilities. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook or to order a paperback, and to find links to all my writing: linktr.ee/danmasterton

Noah catches up with his best friends. The nostalgia and storytelling gives way to some vulnerable life updates, and Noah has to decide how much he is ready to share with others. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook or to order a paperback, and to find links to all my writing: linktr.ee/danmasterton

Noah walks away from a great night with friends, and his renewed engagement brings him to a challenging, difficult experience that throws him for a major loop. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook or to order a paperback, and to find links to all my writing: linktr.ee/danmasterton

Noah tries to figure out what's next after a tricky experience. His girlfriend makes a clutch suggestion that leads to a very helpful connection. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook or to order a paperback, and to find links to all my writing: linktr.ee/danmasterton

Noah tries to get back in a prayer groove by signing up for an Adoration slot at his parish. His gets out of God's way a bit, and some things start happening again. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook or to order a paperback, and to find links to all my writing: linktr.ee/danmasterton

Noah keeps seeking rich prayer by following humble, benevolent advice -- this time an invitation from Fr. Ambrose to the alumni to gather at a Taizé Prayer Service. Noah surrenders to the mantras and silence and sees a version of himself in elected office. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook or to order a paperback, and to find links to all my writing: linktr.ee/danmasterton

Noah heads for the hills, literally, deciding to take a hike, literally, and get some fresh air and fresh thinking. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook or to order a paperback, and to find links to all my writing: linktr.ee/danmasterton

Noah faces up to a difficult reality and has a tough conversation with an important person. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook or to order a paperback, and to find links to all my writing: linktr.ee/danmasterton

Noah once again finds himself back at CIstercian, checking in with an old mentor on some new findings. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook or to order a paperback, and to find links to all my writing: linktr.ee/danmasterton

Noah goes to his parish church for some quiet prayer. Soon after, he sets out to do some important writing. Head to my LinkTree for the free eBook or to order a paperback, and to find links to all my writing: linktr.ee/danmasterton

This month's Blogcast features my four "Money Talks", reflections on materialism, consumption, and more. Check out my LinkTree for more links to my writing and my free fiction eBooks, or follow me on Twitter for regular updates. Below are links to the blog and the articles linked within the posts: 10/4 - Money Talks No. 1: A Bank Note 10/11 - Money Talks No. 2: Some Minimalism MinimumsThe Grace of Enough , book by Haley Stewart A look at Goodwill's excess donations  The BuyNothing app  My previous blog post on home composting  10/18 - Money Talks No. 3: The Squishies 10/25 - Money Talks No. 4: The HopesAndrew Yang's pitch for universal basic income (UBI)  UBI background from Forbes, Marketplace, and U of Chicago  A look at child poverty data  A GoFundMe I found to be spot-on  A previous post in which I wonder about "pledge drives" in the Church The most generous moments of BTS  The legend of Boaty McBoatFace  My Grotto Network post on "green-pack it"