Newfoundland Author Thaine Chase on Reinvention, Writing & the Warrior Mindset | Mindset Playground Canada
Today on The Mindset Playground, LouAnne sits down with the incredibly dynamic and multi-talented author Thaine Chase — the powerful pen name of Newfoundland writer, producer, director, and former martial arts champion Glen Doyle.
For nearly four decades, Glen/Thaine has captured audiences across film, stage, and literature. From his early screenwriting success with Sometimes a Hero (Cold Vengeance) and The Circuit trilogy, to directing acclaimed short films like Just a Beer, to writing the global bestseller The Martial Artist’s Way — he has lived a life brimming with creativity, discipline, and reinvention.
Under the name Thaine Chase, he has stepped fully into the world of fiction, delivering gripping stories that span emotional drama, high-octane thrillers, and rich mythological fantasy. His books — including The Letters from Lincoln Bee, Rise by Sin, Empire of One, and the explosive Corbin Dwyer series — explore trauma, redemption, purpose, and the warrior within us all.
In this conversation, we explore:
✨ Why Glen Doyle adopted the pen name Thaine Chase
✨ The emotional inspiration behind The Letters from Lincoln Bee
✨ The creation of Corbin Dwyer — a character battling ghosts, violence, and humanity
✨ How Glen’s martial arts and film background shaped his storytelling
✨ The magic of weaving Irish myth into modern fantasy in Empire of One
✨ What it means to reinvent yourself — again and again
If you love deep, character-driven stories, intense action, myth-rich worldbuilding, or real conversations about healing and purpose… you’ll LOVE this episode.
Pull up a seat on the Playground — this is a journey you don’t want to miss.
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