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Continuing with Men in Fiction Week!
Author Jaurice Smiley and his short story collection The Royal Gray Box is bound to have you intrigued by his work. And I hope our talk gets you excited to know about this amazing author!
About the book:Another powerful, cultural pillar of work from author Jaurice Smiley — the creative mind behind the sensational superheroine tale, “Tourian.” This collection of short stories, however, is unlike any other… You’ll just have to read it to find out how.
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Author Jim Plath and I discuss his two main guardian angels being challenged in his novel The Descriers and his writing process for this book. He's an absolutely amazing author to watch out for!
About the book:Powerful beings live among us. They have witnessed our past, and they can see the possibilities for our future.
SPARROW knows THEO is a harsh judge of people. It has always been that way. Sparrow has never liked it, but it has made sense before. Something is changing. As they travel together, stepping into and around the lives of everyday people, Theo's interactions with them verge on cruelty.
As their travels take them to a dwindling Connecticut town, Sparrow understands two things; that he can't match Theo's power, and that someone will have to attempt to change him.
The Descriers is a story about their role in the world, how they shape our lives, and how they change one another. It explores a duel between hope and fate, that blends genres, and spans centuries and continents.
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Continuing with Sci Fi Romance Week!
Melissa Algood (a local to me author!) and I discussed writing characters and writing her Enhanced Being series that is sure to excite your reading journey! I had a great time just listening to her talk about her process and upcoming projects.
About the book:Talitha is a twenty-five-year-old telepath that can read your mind, erase your memory, see your aura-and she's been on the run from the lab that created and continues to torture her for more than two years.
Jonas, the Originator, and creator of all Enhanced Beings is determined to replicate the formula for immortality to fully control the entire human race. All he needs is Enhanced Being 815, also known as Talitha, to fall in line and become one of his soldiers. The only problem is Talitha hates Jonas - not only for making her a freak, but for killing her boyfriend, Reed, who had the power to resurrect others, but not the ability to save himself.
Unable to find her way back to her mentor's enchanted manor, Talitha hides in Baltimore, but she's running out of hope and is even contemplating turning herself over to Jonas when she meets Carl - one of only two people in the world who have a blue aura. He agrees to lie for her, takes her home for a meal, and, after finding out who and what she is, he agrees to help Talitha reconnect with her mentor.
However, Talitha is surrounded by treachery, lies, and deceit - and by the time she finds out the truth, it may be too late.
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Welcome to Sci Fi Romance Week!
I had a great time recording with author Crystal Rose as we discussed her work Tarak's Torment, the first book in the Shifters of Valo Prime Series. We also talked about her writing process and journey, as well as the importance of cultural representation in her books.
About the book:Gabby
Should I be thankful about crash-landing on an alien planet? Probably not, but when the alternative was being abducted and sold as a slave, I'll take my chances with the deadly plants and monstrous beasts on Valo Prime. Especially when I'm saved from a giant boar by a big, sexy alien who takes me to his home and offers me his protection. Now all I have to do is convince him to go back for the other women who were kidnapped with me, and hope we can make it back without being eaten alive.
Tarak
I've known my entire life I would never be worthy of taking a mate. As an outcast, I had resigned myself to an existence of struggle and loneliness, until a strange being from the stars stops my entire world with a simple smile. What if the elders were wrong? What if this smart, beautiful female is meant to be mine? She is the answer to my every prayer, and keeping her safe and happy is my life's new purpose. But she wants to return into the dangerous wilderness of Valo Prime to save the others like her.
Can my hunters and I keep her and the other females safe as we travel through the predator filled woods? Will I be able to live with myself if she gets hurt or worse?
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Continuing with Men in Fiction Week!
Set during the Klondike gold rush of the 1900s, author J.P. Linde interweaves a couple of historical figures alongside a boy looking for his father in the book Fool's Gold. I had such a great time discussing his work in our episode! Please check out his book as well as our talk!
About the book:J.P. Linde’s Fool’s Gold is a sweeping adventure story set in the wild days of the Yukon Gold Rush, as a desperate Wyatt Earp pursues author Jack London, a boy and his scrappy terrier, and a grizzled prospector in a thrilling life-and-death race for a legendary Alaskan Gold Mine.
From surviving a murderous mutiny aboard a Russian whaler to speeding down the side of a mountain atop a treacherous log flume, Jack London and his crew must stay one step ahead of a scheming dentist, his toothless henchman, and the treacherous lawman if they have any hope of reaching the golden prize alive.
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Welcome to Men in Fiction Week!
Live Green or Die Hard. Author Don Carr's message through his environmental thriller The Midnight Rambler. We recorded at the beginning of this year and I was finally able to get our discussion through now! We talked about his inspiration to write this riveting thriller as well as his writing process.
About the book:EPA Special Agent Sophie Grant’s pursuit of a toxic waste dumping cartel leads her to Italy’s Amalfi Coast and into the crosshairs of legendary Camorra assassin Il Ramingo Mezzanotte – the Midnight Rambler.
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Continuing with Women in Fiction Week!
There's something about a place that holds so much history about family that makes you get so sunk in with author Helen Wand's book Echoes of Forgotten Places. We talked back in April and I'm still reeling in of how excited I was to meet and get to know Helen. Enjoy our talk, everyone!
About the book:Follow the Lampert family and their neighbors into the twentieth century, amidst a tragic drowning, disastrous blizzard, and a fire that demolishes a town—devastations tempered with romance and marriage.
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Welcome to Women in Fiction Week!
Chasing your dreams is a mantra for sure while discussing author Rita Banks' writing and about her book Time to Lose. I had a great time talking about the romance genre and her journey to becoming an author.
About the book:Time to Lose tells the story of Leanna Martinez and Damien Reed, whose paths unexpectedly intersect. As they navigate changing desires for career, family, friends, relationships, and unexpected love, you'll discover both these characters and yourself. Join them on this captivating journey through a beautiful love story.
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I had a great time discussing her work and writing process with author J.C. Murphey! Pulling elements of grief as well as dark fantasy, Don't Fear the Reaper is a book not to be missed. I hope you check out this episode as well as her book!
About the book:For fans of the anime/manga Bleach, and dark fantasy works by Neil Gaiman, this one is for you…
Life as a college student is hard. It’s even harder for Victor Rexford when a cult brings about the end of days via a botched summoning, and he happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Fortunately—or maybe unfortunately—Victor catches the eye of the Grim Reaper during this particular ritual, becoming further embroiled in an epic fight between supernatural entities. She needs him as a host to remain on Earth to exorcise the demons, and he needs to grow a spine.
Over 100 years later, the world is an apocalyptic wasteland filled with humans possessed by demons and mutated into monstrous forms. Vincent, one of the few remaining mortal humans, is sent out by his father and camp leader to find others to" join his flock." Instead, Vincent sets his eyes to the north of their humble camp in old Pennsylvania, following an irresistible pull.
What is he searching for? Who is calling to him from every shadow? And why is she so… sad?
Vincent will find that Death is not always the end.
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Author of queer historical fiction and fantasy books Sebastian Nothwell carved out time to discuss the brilliant book that is Oak King Holly King. We had a blast discussing all things surrounding it and all things surrounding his works.
About the book:Shrike, the Butcher of Blackthorn, is a legendary warrior of the fae realms.
When he wins a tournament in the Court of the Silver Wheel, its queen names him her Oak King – a figurehead destined to die in a ritual duel to invoke the change of seasons. Shrike is determined to survive.
Even if it means he must put his heart as well as his life into a mere mortal’s hands.
Wren Lofthouse, a London clerk, has long ago resigned himself to a life of tedium and given up his fanciful dreams. When a medieval-looking brute arrives at his office to murmur of destiny, he’s inclined to think his old enemies are playing an elaborate prank. Still, he can’t help feeling intrigued by the bizarre-yet-handsome stranger and his fantastical ramblings, whose presence stirs up emotions Wren has tried to lock away in the withered husk of his heart.
As Shrike whisks Wren away to a world of Wild Hunts and arcane rites, Wren is freed from the repression of Victorian society. But both the fae and mortal realms prove treacherous to their growing bond. Wren and Shrike must fight side-by-side to see who will claim victory –
Oak King or Holly King.
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Author Jeff Howard has heightened the importance of mental awareness among teens by ways of this incredible book Screw You Van Gogh. I loved discussing his approach and intentions for this book as well as the female friendships among teens. This is definitely an episode to check out if you're a YA indie author, or just an indie author!
About the book:The powerful story of two unlikely friends brought together by change and an unworldly connection neither one can explain. Together they navigate teenage relationships, dysfunctional families, self discovery, the terrifying impact of teenage mental health, and, ultimately, the choice to live. Cassidy Towers, a cynical girl made smart by a tough life, finds herself in a new school with no friends, no hope, and an attitude to match. That is until Tommi Bounds, a tall fast-talking red head with no filter decides otherwise and sets out to reinvent Cassidy. Enter a cast of characters: Tommi’s cute cousin Patrick, obsessive compulsive Jules, hippie throwback Tina, a country music quoting mom, and a quirky but well-meaning school counselor. Screw You Van Gogh takes you through an intense, authentic look into the emotional lives of today’s teenagers.
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Author Joey Powell is a true force! Our discussion was so much fun and his book just clicked with all the elements that would make a fantastic read. You don't want to miss this episode! And definitely check out Mad Axe Media where his platform for indie authors is a great jump to join a community!
About the book:Something is lurking in the underbelly of Knollwood Pines, waiting to be summoned...
When a life-threatening accident renders sixteen-year-old Ronnie Hendrix comatose, he dreams of his hometown in flames and a giant axe at the center of it. After he recovers, Ronnie, sick and tired of being bullied, begins writing in a notebook, detailing the ritualistic deaths of those responsible for his accident. In the notebook, their sacrifices lead to the ceremonial summoning of Karnalaxe, a demon large enough to wield the weapon from his nightmare.
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Inspired by Tron series, author Laurisa Brandt discusses her writing projects and how her first book turned into two. We discussed her writing styles as well as how busy she's been since publishing her first book!
About the book:Falling in love with his bounty hunter was never part of the plan.
After the Kobalt empire spent decades suppressing Pyron culture, Emperor Cinnabar designed the walled Pyron sector with only one purpose: extermination.
Disrel of Tourmal has little left except his sister, but he won’t accept death without a fight. When the state mandates that all Pyrons relocate to the walled sector, Disrel does not hesitate to don a mask and replace the capitol flag with one that proclaims Pyron is free. What he didn’t count on was a simple act of defiance becoming the symbol of an empire-wide revolution. By the time dawn breaks, a sable commander renowned for catching renegades is on his trail, and Disrel is driven into the center of the resistance against the state.
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Representation is the forefront of what author Samantha Picaro wants to make sure readers see when reading her book Limitless Roads Cafe. Our discussion was a while back, but her book is still fresh and ready for those interested in a great YA contemporary work.
About the book:Kinsey Fontana relies on lists to navigate the world as an autistic teen. #Goals list: win her dream event planning internship (she knows it’s an ironic dream); master the art of masking; and gain Mom’s approval. Instead, she works at a café hiring teens with disabilities. Although she loves the café and discounted macchiatos, she dreams of more than planning open mic nights.
She has an opportunity to shine by throwing a fundraiser to save the café. The catch: allow her ex-best friend Melissa Castillo to be her assistant and pretend they are friends again so Melissa’s parents respect her.
To-do list: plan the fundraiser with zero fundraising experience; work with the intimidating hotel planner who rejected her for the internship; and use every masking technique to charm rather than repel people from sponsors to a boy band. Although she needs unhealthy amounts of caffeine to handle autistic burnout, Kinsey reconsiders her #Goals list and realizes self-doubt belongs down the drain like incorrect orders.
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Author Angela Sylvaine was so much fun to talk to, discussing her 90s sci-fi horror comedy Frost Bite. She described that it's for fans of Stranger Things and The X-Files. And y'all...the 90s! Get to know the fictional town of Demise, North Dakota as you get to know this amazing and cheerful author. Don't miss the episode or the book!
About the book:Remember the '90s? Well...the town of Demise, North Dakota doesn't, and they're living in the year 1997. That's because an alien worm hitched a ride on a comet, crash landed in the town's trailer park, and is now infecting animals with a memory-loss-inducing bite--and right before Christmas! Now it's up to nineteen-year-old Realene and her best friend Nate to stop the spread and defeat the worms before the entire town loses its mind. The only things standing in the way are their troubled pasts, a doomsday cult, and an army of infected prairie dogs.
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Authors Jeffrey Kippel and Mindy Blackstien have created an absolutely fascinating start of a trilogy of trilogies. This book has humor, sci-fi elements, and is an absolute adventure with helpful and mindful messages. This is truly one-of-a-kind and our talk has been so much fun.
About the book:"The Ridiculous" is the laugh-out-loud sensationtaking readers by storm, topping charts across vast categories.
Infused with messages of self-discovery, well-being, and self-love, "The Ridiculous" ignites imagination, leads to laugh-out-loud moments, and sparks meaningful mind shifts.
"The Ridiculous" follows an eclectic cast of characters, including two whose souls switch bodies:
- Serbinand: Hailing from Planet Placellner, he marvels at Earth's wonders for the first time.
- Jime: Teenage Earthling adjusting to life in an alien world, encountering mind-bending realities.
- Free: An AI-powered android with human-like traits, embarking on a journey of emotional discovery.
- Godfried: A sarcastic, prank-loving ship, and "know-it-all" (self-proclaimed).
- Orville: A budgie with brains, who sings clever ditties, rhyme by non-rhyme.
Laugh your way to happiness with a delightful fusion of timeless classics—The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Discworld, Monty Python, Star Wars, The Office—alongside gems with messages—Ted Lasso, Barbie & The Secret—"The Ridiculous" masterfully captures nostalgia while embracing empowerment, creating an irresistible tapestry that enchants fans of all ages and across all genres.
Ranking #1 in Comedy, Happiness, Science Fiction, all the way up to Psychology & Self-Help Humor, "The Ridiculous" is embedded with messages about Life, the Universe, and… everything!
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Author Perry Schwartz has channeled his experiences and written Forgotten Child, where his main character overcomes a variety of challenges. This book started off so strong from the pregnant woman fleeing her abusive husband to a church to the child growing up to events that made an incredible book.
About the book:A woman flees her home after a domestic dispute with her husband she is pregnant and while wandering around in the rain spots a church where she takes shelter and has a baby boy but dies right after his birth leaving him in the hands of the church employees. The boy is named Trevor Conway and he goes through a lot of terrible things in his life like getting involved with a group of homeless people and even a villainous traveling magician as well as an evil family member who will stop at nothing to make sure that Trevor's true identity is never discovered.
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Continuing with Thriller Week!
We discussed a wide range of things surrounding author Peter D. Baker and his series The Sanguine Lullabies, specifically Haunted Echoes & Southern Nights. Being a writer, setting up signing events, or simply how to structure a series, Peter was amazing and entertaining to talk to. We recorded our session the end of last year and finally able to get this episode going! Excuse my nasally sounds, sorry!
About the book:Children going missing.
A corrupt police officer.
A drug-dealing motorcycle gang.
A car breaking down on the way to see the Great American Bash.
And Daniel Belascoe deals with it all while trying to impress the woman of his dreams-who is far too smart for him.
Long before Daniel raised his tough-as-nails daughter Bethany Belascoe, he was a rookie Savannah cop trying to do some good despite his rotten partner. When that partner seems guilty of more than just negligence, Daniel begins investigating.
Things get even trickier when Daniel finds himself stranded in a small town with his new paramour, Rebecca Church-and he stumbles upon a mystery involving lost children, a local legend, and the stench of demonic activity.
Can Daniel get to the bottom of these mysteries in time to find a missing child, fix the car, and see Dusty Rhodes and Ric Flair fight for the championship inside of a steel cage?
And will Rebecca decide he's worth the trip despite the fact that he's never seen Gremlins?
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Welcome to Thriller Week!
Author Rob Samborn's The Painted Souls Series is more than historical thrillers set across different countries, the books also explore romance and adventure. He was an absolute thrill to talk to and this episode has been so much fun to record and edit. Check out this amazing thrill of a series!
About the book:Nick and Julia O'Connor's trip to Venice takes a dark turn when a voice calls out from Tintoretto's Paradise, a colossal painting that hides a sinister purpose.
Plunged into a labyrinth of intrigue and peril, Nick discovers an ancient religious order that wields the power to imprison souls within the artwork. For centuries, this order has doomed countless people to eternal purgatory.
Bound by an inexplicable connection to a woman from the past, Nick becomes consumed with a quest for justice. His mission: defeat the order, obliterate the priceless masterpiece, and liberate the wrongly imprisoned.
But the order controls more than the painting, with an ironclad grip on the city and secrets that could change the world—secrets they'll do anything to protect.
The lines between past and present blur, love clashes with duty, and the fate of souls hangs in precarious balance in this riveting dual-timeline thriller perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Daniel Silva, Diana Gabaldon, or James Rollins.
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Continuing with Women in Fiction Week!
Author Ashley Packard, calling in from Berlin, Germany, and has all the contagious joy discussing her book! We also discussed her writing and publishing journey. And check out the cover...stunning!
About the book:Anna Wilson is faced with the prospect of starting her first job out of university. She worked hard for this coveted position not for the prestige, but because it fit her life plan, would make her parents proud, and most importantly, the location was close to her grandmother, her only remaining family.
Accepting this job was a seal of fate according to Anna's grandmother, who grappled with the guilt that Anna planned her life around her.
After graduating from university, Anna's world gets turned upside down when she receives the devastating news her grandmother passed away, leaving behind an unexpected inheritance, a chest full of old postcards, and tickets for a trip her grandmother planned leaving in a few weeks.
Anna battles the difficult decision - to stay with the job she accepted, or embark on a journey to uncover the truths about herself and her grandmother's past.
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Continuing with Women in Fiction Week!
It's great to be back and absolutely fantastic to be talking to author Clare Castleberry and her second book in the Azalea House series. She's so joyful and amazing so don't miss out on this episode!
About the book:Forbidden Gardens is the eagerly awaited sequel to the critically-acclaimed Azalea House.
Marianne thought she rid herself of her family’s tragic past when she burned their mansion to the ground. But when the widower of her best friend courts her to sell her the land so they can rebuild and live together, she returns to Azalea House and reawakens the spirits that haunt her.
While home in Louisiana, Marianne explores her sexuality and a growing interest in dominance. But when her taboo lover is found dead in a scandalous position, she’s left to wonder if there is murder in her heart or the truth is far more disturbing.
Forbidden Gardens explores the darkest tunnels between what society expects of us and what we desire.
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Continuing with Women in Fiction Week!
It was so great and so entertaining discussing author Daphne Leonie Wright's debut novel! You don't want to miss our episode as she discussed her journey on writing this book and her intentions for the audience.
About the book:On Love and Death and Belonging is a fresh, light-hearted, yet profound look at the intersection of the lives of three later-middle-aged people. A group often othered in today’s society and not always included in the lexicon of contemporary novels except as bit players. Fiona, a burned-out nurse, still needing a pay cheque, counting the days to retirement. Brice, a gay man coming to terms with a diagnosis of ALS and the need for care. Adelina, marginalized and living with domestic abuse, her belief in God guides her. The impacts of aging, loneliness, isolation, invisibility, and illness leading to medical assistance in dying, unite these three characters as they search for belonging. On Love and Death and Belonging gives voice to the realization that life, by its very design, doesn’t always get easier. Sometimes, it’s just plain hard.
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Welcome to Women in Fiction Week!
Author Lynne Golodner has so much to offer, and not just her amazing debut novel Woman of Valor. Don't miss out on our fun discussing her work and the writing life.
About the book:What would you do if you had a second chance at first love? That’s Sally’s dilemma.
Sally Lieberman chose to become an Orthodox Jew in her twenties because it was comforting, calming and full of community and family. It didn’t hurt that religious observance brought her to the man of her dreams—her patient, sexy husband, Barry.
Ten years in, Sally has everything she ever wanted, a passionate marriage with three children and a best friend she can count on. She loves everything about her chosen life.
Until her son is abused at school, and she’s shocked by her husband’s response. That’s when Sally’s first love finds her online and wants her back—something she dreamed about long before she became a religious wife.
It would be easy to abandon the community that is abandoning her—but she’s not the same person she was when she first fell in love with John. Sally is caught between two worlds. Can she give up the life she’s built with Barry?
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Continuing with Thriller Week!
Author Danielle Stewart has so many series under her belt, and this thriller here, the main one in discussion, The Girl at the Party, hits all the elements of a great psychological thriller. We also discussed her other thriller, The Teacher, as well as her approach to the craft of writing.
About the book:Slamming the door shut behind her, Stephanie takes one last look at the party where her best friends are busy celebrating. As the drinks are poured and music blasts, she disappears into the darkness alone. Some say she was crying. Others think they heard an argument that night. But we never saw her alive again…
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Welcome to another exciting Thriller Week!
Author Blake Rudman is a busy author and we're here for it! Discussing his many books and his love of thrills, you don't want to miss this episode! Starting off the discussion is The Gentleman's Choice, and if you're a Bachelor fan, this one is definitely right up your alley.
About the book:A sleazy internet dating show blamed for a viewer’s death, a host with a dark, secret past, and a killer with a sadistic grudge…
Someone is kidnapping and murdering previous contestants from the popular streaming show The Gentleman’s Choice – a strictly adult hybrid of The Bachelor and Love Island.Private Investigator, Vanessa Young, is hired by a victim’s family to infiltrate the show as a contestant to expose and capture the killer.
Vanessa and Cole Gianni, the show’s charismatic star, begin to fall romantically for each other, until Vanessa’s plan goes terribly awry when they’re drugged and taken to a remote location to take part in their captor’s own brutal, ultimately fatal, version of The Gentleman’s Choice. With the clock ticking toward their fateful final night, Vanessa and Cole are forced into a battle of wills to survive their tormentor and escape with their lives before it’s too late…
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Continuing with YA Authors Week!
Author Vanessa Lanang and I discuss her wonderful work, especially her YA fantasy Fireheart. I can't rave enough about the excitement surrounding her work and this amazing book. Don't miss our episode!
About the book:Kaliyah is sworn to slay the dragon that took her mother's life. But, even with the skills of generations of slayers coursing through her veins, she's not prepared for Ryu, the one boy who can make her question everything she believes. When the Akademie orders an unwarranted execution of two slayers, Kaliyah is shocked by the revelation of their corrupt rule. Seeking vengeance for her mother, she forges an alliance with Ryu. With dangerous lies uncovered at every turn, Kaliyah and Ryu's worlds converge, stoking the flames between them. But one dark secret they both share could rip them apart...
if it doesn't destroy Kaliyah first.
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Welcome to YA Authors Week!
Yes, author Mark Lance's book centers around two teenage girls, but this book, The Weber House, has so much more than just the girls figuring out the mystery. There's the friendship, of course, but there's history and brilliance in these pages. You don't want to miss out on our episode!
About the book:Saying goodbye to her eighth-grade friends was bad enough. But moving into an abandoned house in a run-down town on the Maine seacoast? And the locals say it’s haunted? You’ve got to be kidding.
Knowing nobody in her new surroundings, Nicole Kelly is befriended by another outcast, a classmate fiercely proud of her Native American heritage. Rejecting prejudice and superstition in favor of science and logic, the girls team up to search for a legendary treasure. They apply math and science lessons in centuries-old tunnels and on the Atlantic Ocean. But this is no game. Someone else, armed not with theorems but rather an assassin’s knife, is also searching, and watching their every move. The girls think they are hunters. In fact, they are the prey.
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Continuing with Fantasy Week!
Transport yourself to Scotland! With Fire on Fire, you get all the elements of fantasy, romance and history. How can you not love that?! My discussion with author Kyrstie Nickles was absolutely fun and she is definitely an author to look out for! Don't miss it!
About the book:Aiden Shaw has sailed the known world and fought every monster known to man, but now, he just wants some peace. Unfortunately, tensions are brewing with England, and he is being forced to return to the one place he swore he would never go again: The Red Forest.
His wife, Evelyn, is a druid who can bend nature to her whim, but her lack of training makes her fear her powers. This compels her to rely on dark magic to survive.
When the King of England captures their children, the two set out through the Moorlands to rescue them. They must depend on others, live off the land, and above all, learn to forgive themselves and trust each other once again.
A fanciful, swashbuckling romance full of moral ambiguity, Fire On Fire shows us that some noblemen are monsters and not all scary creatures are evil. Most importantly, it reminds us that, time and time again, love prevails.
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Welcome to Fantasy Week!
Fantasy author C.H. Williams discusses character-driven writing style as well as the wonderful Merchant series. You don't want to miss our episode!
About the book:The saga continues in the second book of the Merchant series.Something is wrong with the gods, and Chim knows it. Mother Chaos is acting funny, and when the kobalde seeks out Cora and Kiran—heads of the Below and the Above, the gods of Death and Life, the two gods from which the others have come—neither is where they’re supposed to be.
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Continuing with Thriller Week!
Author A.L. Hatcher is surely a great indie writer to watch out for! Her debut thriller The Blood Eagle gives out all the great thriller vibes and you don't want to miss our episode!
About the book:Police Deputy Tess Dane never thought that reporting to work one cool October morning would change her life forever. When her name is found scrawled at a gruesome crime scene, she is teamed up with her old partner, Detective Denny Haywood.
As Tess and Denny work through the evidence left at the scene, a madman is busy at work, setting about his ultimate revenge. While Tess struggles to not only find the killer, but to also clear her name, they get a call. Another tortured body has been found.
It’s now a race against time to catch a killer who will stop at nothing to finish his murderous plan. As the body count rises, the danger is getting closer to home. Can Tess and Denny catch him before it’s too late?
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Welcome to Conspiracy Thriller Week!
Add author David Boito's work onto your TBR ASAP, because his two books are crazy fascinating. Our episode is certainly way too short, but check out both Bee Conspiracy and Valley Fliers and follow this incredible author.
About Bee Conspiracy:As concerns over food shortages grow amid massive honeybee die-offs, an LAPD cop and a Special Agent for US Fish and Wildlife investigate a sociopath kindling mass hysteria to profit from the extermination of biological bees.
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Speculative fiction and steampunk author Jonathan Fesmire jump starts this new season with his talk about his steampunk zombie western Bodacious Creed series. Definitely check out his website (link below) to really get into his creative mind with Creedverse and his other works. You don't want to miss out!
About the book:U.S. Marshal James Creed has known loss, starting from the untimely death of his wife and daughter in a sudden fire. His work, chasing down and arresting outlaws across the Wild West, is all he has to live for. Then one day, in 1876, the infamous killer Corwin Blake catches Creed by surprise and guns him down.
Creed awakes after a mysterious young woman resurrects him in a basement laboratory beneath a brothel. Half alive, Creed feels torn between his need for justice and his desire to fall back into the peace of death. Creed’s instincts drive him to protect the city of Santa Cruz, California, from the outlaws it harbors while searching for Blake.
He uncovers a secret criminal organization, likely protecting Blake, determined to use resurrection technology for its own ends. The former marshal, now faster, stronger, and a more deadly shot than ever before, must work with a brothel madam, a bounty hunter, and the remaining marshals to uncover the criminal syndicate before they can misuse the machines of rebirth and create more mindless zombies. Meanwhile, he must also stop Blake, before the outlaw kills the only people he cares about.
His own death can wait.
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Continuing with Children's Authors Week!
Four! Four is the magical number of very short stories that the marvelous author Ann Parker has decided to read during our recording last year! There are way more than the four stories here in her book, of course. We're finally here with our episode and I'm so excited for you to meet her and her work! I hope everyone listens with glistening eyes and in awe as you get to listen the rhyming verse with such fun characters.
About the book:A time travelling wizard and a superhero unicorn are just 2 of the 20 delightful, rhyming verse short stories. Others include the adventures of Roary the cat, a spooky ragdoll and Alfie playing football at the World Cup. A heart-warming mixture of mystical kingdoms and creatures, but also our own magical world, with tales of summers with Grandpa, sleepovers at Nanny’s, family love and even a badger who wants to be a farm animal. As a bonus it features the full-length story of Lady Isadora, the wickedly good “Witch of Ridgebone Manor”.
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Welcome to another amazing Children's Authors Week!
Following your dreams and being true to our emotions is what author Despina Mavridou is set out to show in her amazing books. With a couple of amazing children's books under her belt, she's definitely an author to watch!
About the book:An extraordinary, brilliant book to be read by every divorcing parent and young children facing divorce.
An emotional and inspiring story about the divorce through the eyes of a child.
Irene, is a 10-year-old girl whose parents are getting a divorce. In the midst of her confusion and helplessness, Irene turns to her diary to express her feelings and better process her parents’ divorce. With the help of her grandmother and her teddy bear she finds a way to make her parents listen to her.
This book is for kids (8 to 12 years) and their parents.
If someone is going through a divorce and has kids or wishes to understand a child's perspective during this period, this emotional story, will give them an insight into the minds of children, especially on how they feel, what they go through and what they need from their parents. The story will also help kids understand that they are not alone and that a new balance can be created following a divorce.
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Continuing with Women Authors Week!
We recorded last year and our episode is finally out! Author Stacy Hawks dives into a cold case and has written a beautiful and brilliant book surrounding it. You don't want to miss this!
About the book:Dividing Ridge is based on a true story of an unsolved crime that took place along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Alleghany, N.C. in 1937. After a young woman goes missing on her way to school a community is left on edge. With news spreading quickly of her disappearance and gossip swirling, it is up to local law enforcement to restore a sense of safety and one determined Sheriff to bring justice to her family.
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Welcome to Women Authors Week!
Author Mary Camarillo is such a joy to talk to, especially when it comes to her two books Those People Behind Us and The Lockhart Women. You don't want to miss our talk!
About the book:It’s the summer of 2017 in Wellington Beach, California, a suburban coastal town increasingly divided by politics, protests, and escalating housing prices—divisions that change the lives of five neighbors as they search for home and community in a neighborhood where no one can agree who belongs.
Real estate agent Lisa Kensington juggles her job, her shopaholic husband, a mother who knows how to push her buttons, and teenagers with ideas of their own. Ray Gorman, a haunted Vietnam vet, cares for his aging mother. Keith Nelson, an ex-con, lives in his car, parked near his parents’ house. Sixteen-year-old Josh Kowalski works through the shock of his father’s abandonment by slamming on a drum set. Jeannette Larsen, an aerobics teacher numbed by horrific tragedy, turns away from her husband and toward reckless behavior. In the end, they all discover that despite their differences, they are more connected than any of them would have imagined.
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Continuing with Non Fiction Week!
Author Ally Shaw is true force of nature, with her book Chasing Tigers in the Dark, in which she truly explores both the light and dark sides of different events in her life. Ally is contagious when it comes to her positivity and hope, and it shines through from her book.
About the book:Chasing Tigers in the Dark: Life Lessons of a Fierce Survivor is a raw and revealing self-help memoir, exploring the author's traumatic experiences while shining a light of hope on a beautiful love story, proliferated from the ashes of a painful past. This is the story of an underdog who turned the stinging repetition of loss into a miraculous story of survival - winning as a multi-unit franchise leader in the #1 pizza brand in the world, becoming a motivational speaker, and thriving as a devoted wife and mother to a beautifully blended family of seven amazing children.
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Welcome to Non Fiction Week!
Author Amogh Swamy is quite interesting and inspirational with his poetry book On My Way to Infinity: A Seeker's Poetic Pilgrimage: Discovering Inner Peace Through Poetry. I loved it when he advised to "be eternally present and happy," because truly, we all strive for that, right? Don't miss out on this episode!
About the book:Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-exploration?
This poetry collection will take you on a transformative adventure like no other.
In a world that can be overwhelming and uncertain, this book offers a respite for the weary soul. This collection of poignant poems and stunning illustrations will take you on a soul-stirring journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening.
Follow the seeker as they traverse the inner and outer landscapes of the self, seeking answers to life's deepest mysteries.
From the initial longing for freedom to the eventual discovery of a wise Master, their journey will inspire you to reflect on your own path and unlock new insights into the meaning of life.
With raw and introspective verses, "On My Way to Infinity" will move you, challenge you, and transform you. Each page celebrates the human spirit and reminds us of the infinite possibilities that await when we seek them with an open heart.
Whether you're looking to reconnect with your inner self, find solace in the chaos, or expand your spiritual horizons, this book is a must-read.
So, join the seeker and take the first step on your own poetic pilgrimage and immerse yourself in the wonder and magic of this adventure.
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Continuing with Fantasy Week!
Another great fantasy author not to be missed! Author Brooklyn Quintana discusses her series and writing journey in this episode.
About the book:Having grown up in the solitude of the north and Godsreach, Fynn is entirely unprepared for what awaits him when he and his family arrive at the capital city. He knew things would be different, but he never imagined his year would be fraught with murder, monsters, and magic.
Quickly, Fynn learns that not everything is as it seems and there are plenty of secrets yet uncovered - secrets held by none other than his own family. With all the stress of being a young royal embroiled in an age-old conflict between the world of the living and the creatures beyond, the young prince is in for more than he may be able to handle. Not only that, but he has to contend with the upcoming school year.
At the end of the summer and far from home and everything that’s familiar, Fynn has to learn to work with his classmates if any of them are going to have a chance of making it through their first year at the Morancy Academy of Military Arts. Stuck on an island full of eccentric instructors, enchanted jungles, man-eating mermaids, labyrinths, and talking spiders, will any of them make it to the end of year games?
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Welcome to Fantasy Week!
Author J.V. Hilliard has brilliantly built a world that is so addicting and fascinating in his series called The Warminster Saga, having The Last Keeper as his first book in the series. He talks about his writing style and journey, as well as wonderful tips for authors.
About the book:A young boy's prophetic visions. A terrifying force of evil. Will chaos reign supreme?
Blind since birth, Daemus Alaric is blessed with the gift of the Sight and has left his noble home to join the fabled Keepers of the Forbidden, wielders of vast arcane knowledge who serve Warminster's leaders.
But Daemus' ideal life is short-lived as a recurring nightmare takes hold, threatening to catapult him into a terrifying struggle that will leave the fate of the Keepers hanging in the balance. Will the forces of darkness prevail?
Book One of the Warminster Series, now available, is the product of Hilliard's lifelong love of all things fantasy. Hilliard began his journey in the fantasy realm developing characters and the world in which they live for long-running RPGs with friends and family alike.
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Continuing with Thriller Week!
Author Cheri Krueger has written a wildly different kind of thriller and we're all here for it. Check us out as we discussed her recent publication The Abduction of Adrienne Berg and her writing journey.
About the book:Restless housewife Adrienne meets charismatic pilot Gabriel and feels an instant primal attraction. When Gabriel abducts her and steals millions from her embezzling husband, she should be afraid, but street-survivor Adrienne thrills to the rush. Feeling betrayed by her husband's secrets, she turns from hostage to accomplice.
Gabriel's firm commitment to another woman is simply one more obstacle for Adrienne to overcome.
In a chaotic hunt from the suburbs of San Francisco across the hostile badlands of Mexico, their pursuers find more questions than answers, people die, and the lines between the good guys and the bad guys blur. Adrienne is determined to reach the paradise Gabriel has promised, and she'll do whatever it takes to get her happy ending.
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Welcome to Thriller Week!
Author Jacob Simpson's passion for writing and storytelling comes through brilliantly as we discuss his writing process and journey about a pastor who moonlights as a private eye in his recent project titled The Last Good Friday, currently looking to be published traditionally. No stranger in publishing stories, however, Jacob explores the clash between the past and present New York in his writing. I think I said "fascinating" so many times but it is definitely so fitting with his work.
We also discuss a little bit about Raymond Chandler and my love for Houston!
About his series:Introducing Joshua Gates
Joshua Gates had everything in life going for him. Beautiful wife. A great pastorate in suburban Philadelphia. An inside track on rising in the ranks of his denomination. And then his wife left him, his call fell apart, and he slunk off to a church in Los Angeles to rebuild. After getting drawn into a mystery that nearly cost him his life, he took a part-time call to Luther Memorial Church in Manhattan's East Village, and supplemented his income by opening up a private investigator practice. His clients exist on the fringes of New York City: desperate parents, working class and working poor, folks who don't trust the church but trust the police even less. Josh operates in the Manhattan of both imposing glass towers and foreboding back alleys, its secrets and sins whispering behind his back. He's a dogged investigator who promises his clients nothing more than what he can give them. But after previous failures, he lives without fear. Josh is capably aided by his second wife Julia, a registered nurse at Manhattan General's ER, who has seen more of the city's underbelly than she'd care to remember. Together, they make a wonderful team.
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Continuing with Romance Week!
Author Terry Newman's positivity is so infectious! Our talk is full of laughter and definitely awe (from me!) as she talks about her romance Rewrites of the Heart. There's something about just simply enjoying a great conversation with a romance author that makes this week in such good cheer.
About the book:
JJ Spritely, romance author, writes characters that jump off the page. Figuratively, that is. She never expects them to make a literal leap smack dab into her world. But Alex Zurich and Blake Teesdale do just that. And they’re on a mission to help JJ write her own personal love story with a man she recently met, Kennedy King Cooper.
A history professor, Cooper doesn’t see the value of romance novels and he has even less regard for those who write them. Until he meets a woman who haunts his thoughts.
There’s only one small snag in Alex’s and Blake’s plan…okay…two rather large snags. JJ wants nothing to do with Cooper. The other snag? Alex and Blake aren’t able to return to the pages of their own book.
Will JJ and Cooper write their own love story? And will Alex and Blake find their way back to their own world?
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Welcome to Romance Week!
Author Pernille Hughes discusses what makes a great romance as well as her writing journey for her third novel Ten Years. Don't miss the realistic look at writing a romance as well as the reader's expectations!
About the book:
They’re perfect for each other
They just don’t know it yet
Becca and Charlie have known each other for years – ever since they met at university.
And for every one of those years, they’ve bickered, argued, offended, mocked and generally rubbed each other up the wrong way.
Until now. Until Ally’s bucket list. The death of their loved one should mean Becca and Charlie can go their separate ways and not look back. But completing the list is something neither Charlie nor Becca can walk away from.
And sometimes, those who bring out the worst in you, also bring out the very best…
Over the course of ten years, Becca and Charlie’s paths collide as they deal with grief, love and life after Ally. Not since Emma and Dex in One Day and Will and Lou in Me Before You will you root for a couple as much.
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Continuing with Horror Week!
Author Joseph Pesavento and I discussed the horror genre and all that encompasses his work about stories in small towns. Don't miss our talk!
About the book:
Noah always wanted to help the community of Hyde Cove as an officer. He let his personal life take second place to protect the people and the town he loved since childhood. He thought he had it all under control until forced into a dangerous confrontation with Jay Kirk, who tried to gun him down.
Years after the Jay Kirk incident, three masked men show up on the town fair's opening night and give Noah an ultimatum: Surrender or everyone in Hyde Cove will die.
Using every resource and fighting a trio mysteriously connected to Jay Kirk, Noah takes on a wild night of massacre, grief, gun battles, and the overwhelming presence of death.
Will Noah have what it takes to stand against these people set out to ruin Hyde Cove once and for all?
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Welcome to Horror Week!
Calling from Costa Rica, horror author Carlos E. Rivera discuss the first book in his horror trilogy as well as his roots for writing the folklore masterpiece. You don't want to miss this episode!
About the book:
ALL TOWNS HAVE SECRETS
An unseen evil is growing deep beneath the isolated seaside town of White Harbor, which an insidious cult worships as their God. For centuries, it has fed on the inner darkness of its people, their nightmares, and their secrets, forming the almost tangible collective mind the locals call “Blight Harbor”.
Only one person can speak directly to the town’s God: Martha Lange, an Alzheimer’s patient in the town’s hospice. The Faithful call her “Mother”. She is the messenger of God, and she has proclaimed it’s time for His awakening. When Peter, Martha’s estranged son, returns to White Harbor after a personal loss, he’s unaware that his arrival will act as a catalyst for a dark omen, and God has promised Mother a reward for her service.
As supernatural events, disappearances, and horrors shake White Harbor over the course of three nights, Peter Lange and a group of townspeople swallowed up in these events must desperately find answers in the town’s history of death and tragedy. The source of the cult, and the true nature of “Blight Harbor” must be uncovered, because the final ritual is underway, and the most prominent phrase in the cult’s unearthly tongue translates to:
“God will feed.”
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Continuing the 2nd Non-Fiction Week with a memoir!
Author Barbara J. Mack doesn't shy away from sharing her experience with being diagnosed with epilepsy in her memoir, The Hand I've Been Dealt: A Life Lived with Epilepsy. She credits her family and friends as we discuss her writing style and journey.
About the book:
Author Barbara J. Mack grew up in a loving home on a typical hard working family farm. Her life as she knew it suddenly changed at the age of 20 when a near tragic car accident changed her life forever.
Diagnosed with a seizure disorder when there was little information or support, caused her to lean even more on her tight knit family.
Just as her seizures were becoming manageable, a new wild card was added to her already challenging life when an unexpected pregnancy happened. Barb’s new role as a single mom led to more challenges. But once again the support of friends and family helped her navigate trying times.
Through her whimsical stories of family life and heartbreaking years’ worth of medical challenges, Barb’s story educates and inspires others to better cope with the hand they’ve been dealt.
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Welcome to the 2nd Non-Fiction Week!
Author Louise Carnachan definitely knows plenty about work bosses and working conditions. With this clever and intuitive book, Work Jerks explores the types of bosses we all deal with and how to well, deal with them. We discuss her approach to her writing style along with some future plans.
About the book:
If you’re stressed and unhappy because of problems with a boss or colleague, you pay a price. Not only can your mental and physical health suffer, your nearest and dearest get sick of hearing about it. Going to bed angry and waking up only to dread a new workday is a terrible way to live.
Remote work may have lessened the impact of annoying colleagues for a while, but they can still find ways to irritate. If you’re co-located, the “mute” and “stop video” buttons don’t exist to diminish your exasperation. Not all jerks are the same; the person you find to be a nightmare may be perfectly acceptable to others. And, astonishingly, someone else may even think you’re the jerk!
Author Louise Carnachan has the credentials and experience to make her an expert in this area, but more importantly, she’s been in the trenches herself. With an emphasis on the positive actions you can take while being attentive to your specific situation, Work Jerksprovides practical advice on how to deal with a variety of problematic coworkers—whether in-person or remotely—so work can stop being something you dread and start being something you enjoy.
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Continuing with Grief in Literature Week
Author Holly Margl explores grief psychology, providing coaching techniques for those who is presented with what does one do or say to someone who is grieving? We discuss her approach and journey into writing this important and necessary book.
About the book:
Witnessing Grief contains specific elements to further the reader’s experience and understanding of the grief psychology concepts presented. These elements provide a background for the reader rather than simply “telling” the reader, “this is what you should do in this situation.” Everything comes back to conscious presence in the coaching conversation, and everything about this book supports self-exploration and presence for the reader. Grief coaching techniques can be learned and utilized uniquely in each situation.
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Welcome to Grief in Literature Week
Author Dawn Michele knows grief and channels that into her writing, resulting into her novel Broken, a beautifully written book about loss and moving forward. We discussed her writing journey and upcoming projects.
About the book:
Is it a betrayal to those you lost to move forward? Can you find moments of joy amid devastating loss? And does living mean forgetting?
Allison had it all - A great marriage, a beautiful daughter and a future she was excited for - until it was all ripped away.
It's been six months since she lost her family in a car crash and all she has now is the anger she wears like a shield to protect her from feeling anything else. She has used it to drive away everyone in her life that cares about her - everyone but her mother who stubbornly refuses to be pushed away.
Forced into therapy Allison must not only deal with the profound grief she has been avoiding, but the questions and self-doubt that arise as she starts to live again.
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Continuing with Women Authors Week!
Author Kathryn Brown Ramsperger combines her cultural knowledge and writing wit into a trilogy that expands across continents. We discussed her writing journey as well as her experience as a journalist and becoming an author.
About the book:
An idealistic humanitarian worker with a decade of field experience arrives in 1991 Southern Sudan hoping to save the world, but will the love of a child and the return of a love from the past end up saving and healing her instead?
Qasim, charming and cosmopolitan, trying to save his homeland, Lebanon.
Dianna, brilliant and beautiful, trying to save children in Southern Sudan.
The two old flames bump into one another in Nairobi and fall in love again. But they must choose between their work and their love. Can Dianna trust Qasim? Only if she trusts herself.
In the face of cultural barriers, their commitment to family and career, and ongoing war, can they find the strength to stand up for both love and a lasting peace?
Culture shaped them. Love transformed them. Will a child unite them?
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Welcome to Women Authors Week!
Author Michelle Waitzman is truly a renaissance woman, being not only a writer, but also an editor, consultant and so many more. With her latest pub about finding your happiness by ways of mirroring why dogs are genuinely happy, this self-help book, Be as Happy as Your Dog, is something we all need.
About the book:
A self-help book that shows people how to live the same joyful, fulfilling lives that they see their dogs enjoying. The book brings together the latest research on dog behaviour and cognition and the leading experts on positive psychology to offer simple ways to add more happiness to your life.
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Continuing Mystery/Thriller Week!
Author Laura Honken and I discuss her writing process and publishing journey. With plenty of support and will to publish a book, her thriller The Best Laid Lies deserve the spotlight on your TBR!
About the book:
Even with money, good looks, a loving husband and a beautiful stepdaughter, Ella Dalton suffers from severe anxiety and self-doubt. But, when her husband is the prime suspect in a murder investigation, she must find the courage to uncover the truth—no matter where it might lead.
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Welcome to Cozy Mystery Week! And Happy New Year!
Author Lucy Lyons is more than just a cozy mystery writer. Her book, highlighted in this episode, The Finding Machine, also has sci-fi elements in the story that elevated this book into such a fascinating read. And to top it all off, it's set in the 90s so the nostalgia just makes this book bloom brilliantly!
About the book:
One grey, winter morning, Alex inherits a mysterious invention from her late father. The Finding Machine solves mysteries. And contains a big one, too. The question is...why did her dad build it, and who was he trying to find?
It’s 1998, and Alex Martin’s life is falling apart. She’s fast approaching the big 3-0, with her dreams of making it as an artist in shreds. Her handsome housemate Antony’s moving on to better things while she’s stuck in a dead-end job, touch-typing for a living like a 1950s pool secretary.
The Finding Machine changes everything. But the biggest mystery of all lies deep within its wiring — the unsolved disappearance of a little girl, dating back seventy years.
What happened to the girl, all those years ago? Who was she?
Alex is going to need Antony’s help if she’s to join the dots and solve the case. But as dark family secrets are revealed, will the Finding Machine bring them together…or push them further apart?
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Continuing with Children's Authors Week #3!
Representation is so tremendously important when it comes to children's books and author Erika Joy Sneath does just that with her debut book Adalene Plays Many Ways. We discussed her journey from idea to the publication of this amazing book.
About the book:
Adalene Plays Many Ways is an inspirational book about managing the ups and downs of doing life with someone experiencing chronic pain.
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Welcome to Children's Authors Week #3!
Girls truly rule the world! Seven-year-old Sofia Haq's first book Jungle Trouble: Rory's Rescue Plan is imaginative and drives a true lesson about what poaching means. Our interview is with the brilliant young author, accompanied by her mother Bibi, as we discuss how the book has come to life as well as her life as a young author.
About the book:
Trouble is brewing in the jungle! Poachers have kidnapped some of the animals. The king, Rory the lion has gathered everyone to stage a daring rescue. This book emphasises the importance of teamwork, problem solving, helping and supporting each other despite all their differences. Readers will have fun exploring through the bright, colourful and mind capturing illustrations to find the various stages of a butterfly cycle.
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Book on Amazon
By the way, the book is also available with the British Bookshop and as an ebook on Kindle Unlimited!
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Continuing Poetry Week!
Seventeen-year-old (sixteen during our recording) environmental activist Tafadswa Ashely Gore targets young people with her massive drive and talent, using literature in her eco-poetry book Unsaid. She's poured her soul into the poems as well as derive from personal experiences, from her home country in Zimbabwe to her current residence in the UK. Ashely is our prime example of what the new generation will strive to become.
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Welcome to Poetry Week!
Eco-poetry shimmers among author and poet Ashley Wagner's fascinating work. In her collection of poetry East Coast Blues, the poetry explores the meaning of home. We discussed how important poetry is as well as her writing style.
About the book:
East Coast Blues is a two-part meditation on the meaning of home. It slips from season to season, from mountain face to the mouth of the sea, chronicling one twenty-something-year-old woman’s journey from a place of isolation into one of belonging. The speaker is soft-spoken yet attentive to the world around her. She renders her surroundings in sharp detail, drawing the reader deeper into her life with every poem, introducing them to a new friend—be it human or animal—with each turn of the page.
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Continuing Thriller Week!
Our episode was sure not long enough! Author Frank Weber combines his expertise in forensic psychology and in writing to produce such thrilling works. We discussed his latest book The Haunted House of Hillman as well as his approach to his work and upcoming projects.
About the book:
Maddie Dehler demonstrated one of the most remarkable survival escapes in history. Still horror returns again and again to the same county in rural Minnesota, and eventually to the home Julia Adams built. The cases go cold until BCA Investigator, Jon Frederick, is called in to find a common thread to a series of crimes that appear unrelated. Jon’s relationship with Serena is put to the test by an old “friend.” Serena makes a mistake with profound costs. Jon, despite his aversion to hauntings, and strains on his personal life, finds his way through the fog to solve the case. Based on a true case that eluded resolution for years.
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Welcome to Thriller Week!
What a fun talk with author Ivan Luis Hernandez and his book Isla Vulnerable. The passion and humility seep through the entire episode as he is sure an author to read and follow. Based o a true story, Ivan dives into his father's life as a Cuban exile turned US spy in this fascinating book.
About the book:
Based on a true story, Isla Vulnerable—an Instant Bestseller, Espionage and Thriller—tells the story of how a poor farm boy named Victor Gomez transforms into a US spy, while falling for the very public Sarita Rodriguez at the height of the Cuban revolution.
Victor wasn’t supposed to be anything more than a farmer. But when he is suddenly orphaned, one of Cuba's most esteemed judges adopts him at the pivotal moment in history when Fidel Castro is overthrowing President Fulgencio Batista and taking control of the island.
When Castro raids his adoptive family’s estate and arrests his father, Victor narrowly escapes by concealing his identity and fleeing to the US. Determined to rescue his father and liberate his homeland, Victor accepts an unconventional, deadly deal with the CIA that exposes him to some of the most sensational moments in US history.
In a whirlwind twist of events, he reunites with a childhood crush, Sarita Rodriguez, whose newfound fame as an actress in New York puts their opposite lives through unimaginable danger.
A cinematic piece first written as a screenplay, Isla Vulnerable delivers the edge-of-your-seat pacing of Jack Ryan with telenova-style high-stakes drama,perfect for fans of historical and political thrillers, international spy mysteries, biographies and documentaries, government conspiracies, and romantic suspense.
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Continuing Non-Fiction Author Week #2!
Author Julie Jo Larson knows Minnesota. And I mean the state of Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Combining her love of travel and writing, Julie Jo shares her love for her home state with the latest book about things to do and places to go.
About the book:
Use 100 Things to Do in Minnesota Before You Die as a bucket list, guidebook, or cure for cabin fever, local author Julie Jo Larson has got you covered. Grab a friend or two, a copy of this book, and experience four seasons of great adventures where the journey is as meaningful as the destination.
This is the Land of 10,000 Lakes, untouched wilderness, awesome music, exceptional restaurants, and the Mall of America. Minnesota truly has something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you are two years old or ninety-nine, there is no shortage of activities in this book to keep folks busy 365 days every year.
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Welcome to Non-Fiction Author Week #2!
Making time for memories is essential and it's evident in author Nichole Delafield Bromme's book about Gull Lake and its historic resorts in Michigan. Writing about personal experiences, along with her kayak, Bromme teaches us how to truly enjoy the company of loved ones as well as showcasing her paintings in the book. You don't want to miss this uplifting episode.
About the book:
Boundary Waters canoe trips are legendary in Northern Minnesota. My family and I reminisce about past canoe trips and anticipate new ones. These trips are packed with adventure. We also reflect on the beauty of the lakes closer to home. Our family’s cabins are 2 1/2 hours north of Minneapolis, in the Brainerd Lakes area. Brainerd and its lake life is less isolated than trekking and paddling in those far northern waters, yet it too is full of adventure.
These days the idea of a “Boundary Waters” trip on Gull Lake is more my speed. I’m ready for a canoe trip where I can pull up to a dock at the end of the day and settle into a comfortable bed. A beautiful room in one of Gull Lake’s historic resorts sounds like a sweet alternative to portaging across animal trails while balancing a canoe on my shoulders, then setting up camp and zipping into a sleeping bag. This idea became reality as my cousins and I talked by the lake one beautiful summer day in July. As with any great idea, once you get started, sparks fly. My cousin Michelle suggested that a comprehensive, unbiased review of the lake’s main resorts would be the perfect pairing for this revised version of a “Boundary Waters” trip.
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Continuing Fantasy Week!
In Times of War: A Tale of Ardalencor, author Andrew Zimba discusses his debut fantasy novel that has all elements of what makes a great fantasy book. World building, war, betrayal and more, we discuss his journey in his writing as well as his plans for the series.
About the book:
Ardalencor is at war and again the victim of foreign invasion.
A great battle ends in disaster as the army of Ardalencor is split by treason. High Lord Eadolan is forced to flee the field, narrowly escaping back to the fortress of Thavodyn. Desperate to raise new armies to expel the invaders and crush a rebellion in the Southwest, the High Lord must quickly sort friend from foe. As battle lines are drawn and loyalties tested, a powerful and mysterious order of wizards could shift the balance of power.
With Ardalencor sliding towards chaos, Bambenek and Dronor, a scout and a half-orc mercenary who survived the battle, must find their own paths in an uncertain future. Will they and others rally to the High Lord’s standard in the fight for Ardalencor?
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Welcome to Fantasy Week #2!
Six-book series by author Danielle M. Orsino sinks you into a world that is so magical that after listening to the author talking about it, you're ready to be submerged in her world. We discussed world building (or really, just writing as she goes) and her amazing mark in the cosplay world.
About the first book, Birth of the Fae:
Ride on the backs of fire-breathing dragons with the Dark Fae and watch the Light Fae play in the shadows of primitive humanity as they build their magical world.
Abandoned by their creator, two factions of powerful angels remain on earth after the Great War with Lucifer. They struggle to comprehend their Creator’s plan while their angel wings, a symbol of their angelic lineage, slowly and painfully decay.
With no hope of returning to the Shining Kingdom, two groups of angels denounce their angelic lineage and develop into separate factions - the Court of Light, led by Queen Aurora, a former Virtue Angel, and the Court of Dark, ruled by King Jarvok, a former Power Brigade Angel. The two monarchs have opposing views on how to govern their kin, but the one belief they agree on is that human worship equals power.
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Continuing Memoir Week #2!
Author Darrell J. Pedersen loves to tell stories, and even more so those stories are available in his book Campfire in the Basement. Discussing his journey into making this book as well as his future projects, this Minnesota-based author reminds us how stories can be so impactful in our daily life. Don't miss the episode!
About the book:
Darrell J. Pedersen’s debut book, Campfire in the Basement, is filled with amusing retellings of his colorful family history and thought-provoking bits of wisdom garnered from a long life well lived. The book is eloquently and expertly written, and readers will enjoy the tales inspired by the author’s life as a child, teen, husband, father, pastor, and passionate outdoorsman.
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Welcome to Memoir Week #2!
Co-authors Rachel Elliott and Mark MacDonald are just more than just co-authors, their relationship is what gets explored deeply in the shared memoir Love & Genetics: a True Story of Adoption, Surrogacy, and the Meaning of Family. Discussing the writing journey with author Rachel Elliott in this episode, it's a true wonder to get to talk about hope and the meaning of family.
About the book:
When a family secret comes to light, lives are changed forever in this honest, beautiful, and sometimes painful memoir. When Mark, adopted at birth, set out to FIND his genetic family as an adult, he found something he never expected-three full-blood siblings, including a persistent sister who would alter the course of his life. He finds himself faced with the emotional task of coming to know his entire birth family, along with the unintended impact it has on his parents and his marriage. This raises age-old questions around the understanding of his own identity and his place in the world-now framed in extraordinarily real and explicit terms: What defines family? Nature or nurture? Life rarely affords such an opportunity for self-examination.
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Author Lauren North discusses her style of writing, being a careful planner, as well as her brilliant podcast In Suspense. She is as fascinating as one gets when it comes to being a mystery/thriller author. In her books My Word Against His and the most recent She Says She's My Daughter, we also discuss writing tips in this wonderful episode!
About My Word Against His:
My future hangs in the balance. They’re questioning both of us and every word I say matters. I need to be careful – it’s my word against his, and I can’t afford to lose…
Thirteen years ago. Teenager Lucie babysits our little son Henry. She’s like the daughter I never had. And she believes we’re the perfect family – just me, my husband and Henry.
But Lucie doesn’t really know what’s happening behind closed doors. Until one night, she sees something so awful she leaves. And my family is never the same again…
Now, Lucie has reached out, desperate for my help. It’s been thirteen years of silence, but I would recognise her voice anywhere. She’s back: and so are the secrets she took with her.
What did she see that night? And does she know my side of the story, or only his?
I hope she knows what she’s doing. Because there is no line I won’t cross to protect the ones I love – or the secrets I’ve worked so hard to hide…
An absolutely gripping psychological thriller where no one is who they seem, that will make your heart pound and your jaw drop! Perfect for fans of addictive page-turners like The Housemaid, The Family Across the Street and The Family Upstairs.
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Happy Halloween!
Continuing our Horror + Thriller Month!
Author #10
Author Brianna Malotke is a woman of all trades for sure in her writing. Combining horror, poetry, illustrations and historical facts in her book Fashion Trends, Deadly Ends, this is the perfect book fitting with Halloween. And to add to the already impressive work, she also has a romance novella out! Don't miss out on this episode!
About the book:
Take a journey through a gruesome history of fashion.
Rib removal, poisonous dyes, sewn eyelashes...the cost to stay in fashion.
From Head to Toe, Brianna Malotke tells the tales of deadly fashion trends in history through beautiful poetry.
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Continuing our Horror + Thriller Month!
Author #9
Author R.I. Polsgrove uses past trauma to channel their character's experience and outcome, and what a platform and media to use to bring light from their own experience. The author gets raw and candid about what makes the book series important as well as entertaining.
About the first book in the series:
If someone said they would kill for you, would you believe them? Would you want them to? In this terrifying romance, Ryane will learn how far Quinn would go for her as he drags her into a world of deep, unrelenting darkness. Lucas must confront his own past as he watches his best friend, Quinn, fall for a human and tries to navigate his own relationship with his girlfriend, Natalie. A vayer, a vampire, a zombie and a human must learn to trust each other as they battle their own inner demons.
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Continuing our Horror + Thriller Month!
Author #8
Author AudraKate Gonzales and her This is Noir series are definitely something to dive into, especially since her plans are to do all fifty states of horrifying creatures and spooky settings. Her second book in the series, Alligator Skin, set in Louisiana, is one surefire way to showcase her horror writing talents.
About the book:
This is Noir: Noir exists everywhere, and in every Noir weird stuff is always happening. Ghosts, monsters, ghouls, and more reside there. The destination is set, so travel across the states for chills, thrills, and things that go bump in the night........
After an accident that left her in a coma, Jensen Swells finally wakes up to discover she's been asleep for four years. She thinks the hardest part about waking up a fifteen-year-old will be starting fresh in high-school. But high-school is a breeze compared to finding out kids are going missing, and Jensen's near-death experience has made her a lot closer to the missing kids than she could have ever imagined. With the help of her friends--living and dead--the mystery to stopping the kidnapper will take them deep into the bayou, where they'll discover that the culprit may be less human and more beast.
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Continuing our Horror/Thriller Month!
Author #7
Atmospheric Horror is quite an intriguing take and author Blaine Daigle knows how to do it. We discuss his writing journey as well as his next project coming out in November. Check out everything encompassing him as a writer in this episode!
About the book:
When Ryne Burdette inherits his family's old hunting cabin deep in the Yukon wilderness, he wants to say no. Nothing much is left in that place except for unpleasant memories and the smoke of old burns. But after a tragic year, he sees a weekend trip to the cabin with his best friends as a way to recuperate and begin again. But there is something strange about these woods. As a winter storm moves in, the animals begin acting strangely, and the natural laws of the wilderness seem to fall apart. Then, the soft voices start whispering through the trees. Something is watching them. As the storm gets worse and the woods get darker, the three friends must dive into the darkest waters of the Burdette family lineage. Because the horrible truth is deep, resting in the shadowed places no one wants to look.
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Continuing our Horror/Thriller Month!
Author #6
Putting the fear in everyday norm - that seems to be the key in MJ Mars' theme for her books, especially The Suffering, released earlier this year. Our talk was fun and interesting!
About the book:
Recreating the séance that led to the infamous Victorian Suffering massacre seems like a good idea at the time. But Kyle Birbeck soon discovers that the ghosts his distant ancestor banished into the walls of Brackenby House in 1876 have been lurking, waiting for a chance to come out.
One by one the 5 terrifying ghosts latch onto each of the students who reside at Brackenby, preying on their deepest fears: A 3-eyed Incan giant. A member of the Hellfire Club who struck a deal with The Devil to keep his fortune in the afterlife. A thieving factory hand who fell to his death, torturing them with endless footsteps. An oracle with a horde of dead sailors to do her bidding, and a 17th century axe-wielding executioner with a murderous hobby.
It’s up to Kyle and his friends to uncover the real secrets of the séance and banish the ghosts for good. But they soon come to realise it isn’t Brackenby House that’s haunted. They are. And the ghosts will stop at nothing to continue The Suffering…
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Continuing our Horror/Thriller Month!
Author #4
Are you a plotter or a pantser? What do these two even mean when writing a book? For author Leanne Kale Sparks, she's a firm believer in plotting her thrillers and she's discussing it in this episode! Focusing on Every Missing Girl, the second book to her Kendall Beck Thriller Series, she's a true gem in the thriller book world.
About the book:
The stunning landscape of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains are among our greatest natural treasures. But there are deadly secrets lurking in the craggy heights. FBI Special Agent Kendall Beck and Denver Homicide Detective Adam Taylor team up to investigate a kidnapping crime, but the case quickly turns cold. When Taylor’s niece, Frankie, suddenly vanishes at a local hockey rink, it’s clear that there’s a predator on the loose—and now, the case has turned personal.
One discovery after another leads Beck and Taylor closer to the truth, as they close in on the devastating truth about the fates of the missing girls—and the many who came before them. Will they be able to find Frankie before it’s too late? In this thrilling story, Leanne Kale Sparks weaves the threads of this harrowing drama and builds the intensity to a fever pitch.
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Continuing our Horror/Thriller Month!
Author Tobin Elliott talks about writing horror and his inspiration for the book series. A true veteran in writing, he is such a fascinating author that has always been destined for horror. His Aphotic series need to be on the shelves for sure.
About the book:
Sometimes, the ties that bind can break you.
It's 1975, and nine-year-old Talia is not happy. Everything has been different since her little sister Alex came along. Since her dad left. Since all her mother's attention has been focused on anyone and everything but Talia.
It's definitely all Alex's fault. Talia hates Alex. She just wants things to be like they used to be. When her dad was home. When everyone cared about her. When there was no Alex.
Then she's given a book. One that's special. One that seems only for her. One that can help her take all her anger and frustration and rage and … unleash it.
Now, Talia will make them all pay.
But everything comes with a price. And some things must be paid in blood.
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Continuing our Horror/Thriller Month!
Author Danny Dickerson has definitely stirred our horror-loving mind with his debut novel Hell's Play. We discuss his work process as well as future plans for the book. Check out his work!
About the book:
A man's life falls apart after he wins the lottery. His huge lottery win should have been anyone's idea of the good life calling, but when Abe Winters wakes up after a car crash, he has to wonder whether it was a dream or whether it was real.
Each day becomes darker and darker with more hellish things occurring and later realizes that something is very wrong. Does Abe have time to get wise to what is going on or is his fate worse than death, already?
Humor tempers the dark subject matter as he walks among the darkness and finds new horrors that is Hell's Play.
Readers will enjoy keeping one jump ahead of Abe, even when you can't, as Hell's Play unfolds its labyrinth of jolts and jeopardy.
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Welcome to Horror/Thriller Month!
Author Andy Rausch is no stranger to this genre and he gets candid about his writing style and works. One of his books featured here, The Amityville Murder House, is such a clever and brilliantly written book that you want to get your hands on for sure. This is not what you were thinking of when you think of Amityville!
About the book:
Jen Dodd is annoyed when her husband, Josh, drags her from Wichita, Kansas, to Amityville, New York, to tour two supposedly-haunted houses. But she's far more annoyed when he purchases one of the houses, forcing her to move across the country.
The Dodd family's new home, dubbed by locals as “The Murder House,” is located across town from the Amityville Horror house that became famous in the 1970s. Despite having never heard of "The Murder House" before starting this journey, Jen will soon learn that it's far more dangerous than its famed counterpart. The death toll of Jen's new house is startlingly high. Now, she will have to fight to avoid becoming another victim.
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Continuing with YA Author Week!
Author Debby Meltzer Quick dials back to the 80s in her high school class series and we are here for it! She gets candid with her writing process as well as a discussion of including mental health awareness in the book. She's definitely a great author to watch out for!
About the book:
May I Have Your Attention Please is the first book in the series, McKinney High Class of '86. This series tells the stories of seven high school friends, highlighting their successes and struggles from early childhood into adulthood. Along the way, they learn the true meaning of loyalty, and that your first friends are often the most special. This is an ongoing story about coming of age and falling in love in the wicked awesome, and sometimes confusing and funny, world of the1980s.
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Welcome to YA Author Week!
YA Fantasy and Sci-Fi author E.M. Leander shares her writing process as well as publishing tips. Her world building into her work is intriguing to hear. Don't miss this episode!
About Wren and the Tarnished Tiger:
A coming-of-age tale in an immersive, dual point-of-view narrative set in a world of elemental magic and animal shifters.
A girl whose magic doesn't fit the mold.
A tarnished golden boy.
The journey that will unite them.
Orphaned Wren is contented with her life as a lighthouse keeper - but when war encompasses her country, she will be thrust into a world she never imagined. Bound in an unlikely partnership, she will find the gods have bigger plans for her than she could ever have imagined.
Handsome and arrogant Aris is descended from a line of Shields, animal shifters whose sole purpose is to guard their paired Mages. As the story unfolds, the influence of mercurial gods will gift Wren and Aris an incomparable journey through magic, betrayal, and love.
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German author Elli Morgan challenges her writing with the premise of a vampire who simply doesn't like being a vampire. On the other side of the romance is a girl who's fascinated by this conflicting world that he's in. First book The Waxing Moon is just as intriguing as the author herself, so don't miss this episode!
About The Waxing Moon:
Lilah Neumann has longed for something beyond the mundane for as long as she can remember. A chance meeting with a mysterious and sexy vampire turns her dreams into a reality filled with adventure and excitement. She has no plans to return to her previous dull life.
After spending 400 years as a lone mercenary, Cain finds more than a companion in 19-year-old Lilah. Yet he can’t shake his past and struggles to suppress his feelings to protect her from the dangers and temptations his kind offers.
When Cain abandons her to keep her safe, Lilah finds herself on a journey through Europe to overcome her human limits and fight for a place by his side. But can a human survive in a vampire’s world?
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Author Sara V. Zook discusses her return to writing and the many projects in her arsenal. With her newest paranormal romance Afterlove, Sara has started such a fascinating series that is sure to brighten up your TBR!
About Afterlove:
Is it possible to have lived a life before the one you have now?
Do you believe there are dark forms lurking among us, possibly even protecting us that remain unseen?
Unanswered questions that a simple memory could answer, that could be the key to secrets separating the human and eternal world.
Lust is a mortal sin. It can be an immortal one, too.
When lust crosses the line into love, how far is one willing to go to keep what they want for forever?
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Author Danielle Lincoln Hanna channels her experience and weaves it well into her series that's so well deserved to be on everyone's bookshelf.
About the first book in the series (The End of the Pier):
A teen without a family. A Town with a dark history. A body in the lake.
Abandoned by her own parents, forgotten by the foster care system, Bailey’s learned to weather every storm—except the one that rages inside. Is a family of her own too much to ask for? Her only anchor is Tommy, captain of the famous Lake Geneva Mailboat for the past fifty years, as reliable as the mail itself.
Delivering letters by boat in the Wisconsin resort town, Bailey’s learned that the occasional splash into the lake as she jumps to the piers is just part of her job. But discovering a dead body tied to a pier post is far from routine…
Bailey’s fears only grow when the police investigation spills over into her abusive foster home—threatening to take her away from Lake Geneva entirely. When it comes to the surface that Tommy has close ties to the chief suspect, his wounds from the past threaten to close him off from Bailey completely, snuffing out her last beacon of hope.
Will the mystery of the body in the lake be solved before a killer destroys Bailey’s last chance at finding a family? Or will a madman’s sinister plot leave her marooned forever?
The End of the Pier is the first book in the thrilling Mailboat Suspense Series. If you like twists that leave you breathless, complex characters you can’t help but love, and a real-life setting that comes to life on the page, then you’ll love Danielle Lincoln Hanna’s enthralling tale!
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Author Lydia Lane gave herself a challenge: do something extraordinary. And she did, writing cozy mysteries, starting with Mai Tais & Murder, and finding her place in the literary world. Discussing her character development process and plans for future mysteries, Lydia is definitely an author for you to check out if you haven't already.
About the book:
Tessa Tidwell is newly single. And on her honeymoon.
Following a disastrous wedding (disastrous in the sense that it didn’t happen), Tessa jets off to the Golden Hibiscus Resort to lick her wounds among swaying palm trees and a mai tai.
Or two.
It should’ve been a classic rom com story: Brokenhearted woman goes to tropical island, finds herself, meets her One True Love.
Should’ve been.
But nothing about this trip has gone the way Tessa expected.
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Author Julie Navickas hits all the right notes with her contemporary romance trilogy. The trilogy, consisting of I Loved You Yesterday, I Love You Today, and I'll Love You Tomorrow, is romance at its core as we discuss her approach to writing a romance.
About the first book in the trilogy (I Loved You Yesterday):
You never forget your first love.
Joshua Templeton married the wrong woman. Tess Browning was never meant to be his wife. He never should have said I do – but… she also never should have slept with the neighbor.
When divorce shatters the illusion of perfection, Josh reels from the mistakes he’s made, retreating into the past to determine where it all went wrong. But when an old letter from long-lost, high school sweetheart Mavis Benson reappears, the real search for answers begins.
Ten years before, Mavis vanished from his life. The desire to finally learn the truth ignites a fire in Josh, and her memory catapults him on a journey to uncover the mystery behind why she left. But one thing is certain – the last place he ever expected to find her… was in his brother’s bed.
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Author Camilla Evergreen gets candid about her fun and clever rom-com series in this latest episode. We did had a little bit of technical difficulties toward the end, so we had to cut the interview short, but nonetheless, get to know this wonderful author!
About the author:
Camilla Evergreen is an alias of USA Today bestselling author Anne Stryker. Originally intended as a dumping ground for all things lacking fantasy, Camilla/Anne came to the shocking discovery that writing sarcastic, chaotic romcoms full of quippy heroines and adoring heroes has a kick to it.
Camilla/Anne’s neurodivergent tendencies leave her hyperfocused on writing sweet and sassy romances from dawn till dusk and lending whatever her current creative obsessions are to her characters. From arranged marriages to falling for the boss, there’s lots of love to go around.
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Author Stephanie Kemler's series is definitely one to dive into if you're just getting into modern gothic romance. Even if you're familiar with this genre, you still want to read anything and everything about Mina Coffin. Don't miss our talk!
About the book:
As the descendant of a centuries-old cult, Mina Coffin was never promised an ordinary life. The only things that keep her alive are drinking from open veins and keeping secrets. But truths drip from her lips like blood, and trust is a dangerous thing. Will falling in love with a man with killer instincts, being hunted by an ex-girlfriend with fangs, and a perilous accident collapse the peaceful life she built after years of turmoil? It will take a fight with her inner demons and the sacrifice of the ones who love her most to learn how strong she really is. Mina’s journey is long and gory, but it’s worth it. Even if she needs a few daggers and a lot of blood to find out.
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Author Vina Kent gets candid about her writing process for her Supernatural Assassin Series, especially about channeling her main character Mira. She also discusses her work beyond just the first book and her upcoming projects.
About the book:
Headstrong and confident, Mira was trained from a young age to be an assassin of the supernatural kind. Trained by her uncles in the “family business”. Now at the age of twenty, fueled by the death of her brother and her thirst for vengeance, Mira has become the best at what she does.
However, this path leads her into the manipulative twists and turns of Fate I the form of her newest mark, Hawke.
What is so special about this guy? Why is he so important?
Join Mira as she embarks on this journey to find out the answers to these questions and more as fate unfolds in the most unexpected ways. She will learn the truth about her brothers’ death, herself, and those she is protecting Hawke from.
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Both heartbreaking and hopeful, author Eden Simchah (Robinson)'s memoir Becoming Shameless hits on all points that is what makes the author who she is today. Our discussion is both fun and intriguing and she is one author to watch for.
About the book:
Becoming Shameless is one woman's story of making self-love from scratch. Unflinchingly raw and fiercely hopeful, Eden chronicles her experience of breaking free from a narcissistic mother to become her own person. Her healing journey includes coming out as a lesbian at twenty-seven, redefining beauty for herself, and cultivating joy.
Trigger warnings (in order of most to least frequently mentioned): child abuse, binge eating disorder, homophobia, slurs, and sexual assault.
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Beautifully written with such raw honesty, author Joseph Lezza's memoir is as brilliant as it vows to be. We discuss his prompt to write this memoir as well as his process in going through the grief that ignited this book. This is such a powerful book and a great discussion.
About the book:
In I'm Never Fine, a collage memoir of essays and poetry, Joseph Lezza shouts in the dark from the backseat of a stranger’s car, a ditch on the Italian coast, a forest outside the arctic, and from the bottom of a shaving cream can.
When Joseph caught himself wishing necrotizing skin infections upon unhurried retirees in the self checkout lane, and fantasized about loud-talking commuters making quick friends with the underside of a steamroller, he began to wonder if he was fine.
Of all the things Joseph Lezza could have been, he certainly wasn't fine.
This memoir is an autopsy of perceived missteps, a conclusion to unfinished conversations, and a reframing of flawed judgments through the eyes of a young man in search of a feeling. Search for that feeling with Joseph Lezza in I'm Never Fine.
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Published back in 2021, Andrew Colvin's (which is a pen name btw, so if you want to know the author's real name, you've got to listen to the episode!) book The Mad Girl is a thrilling ride that you want to get into for sure. We discussed his writing process as well as his future works. And don't skip on checking out his IG, it's definitely entertaining for sure.
About the book:
Some children fondly remember learning to ride a bicycle or to kick a soccer ball with their parents. Her father's abuse dominates Cee Stark's childhood memories, her young mind scarred by the betrayal and trauma. Fearing that life will never improve, she prays for help. After Cee's father and beloved brother are dead from an accident which she feels responsible for, the twelve-year-old turns to her parish priest for forgiveness and comfort. Over the next few years, she falls under the influence of his tortured mind and distorted teachings. Cee's struggle for emotional independence and the priest's desire for control begins a battle of wills. Several bad decisions are made resulting in three acts of violence in Albuquerque in the winter of 2012. Seventeen-year-old Cee is connected to the three victims, and the police follow the threads leading to her. However, the truth is more tangled.The Mad Girl asks the question: Can a teen ever escape her mistakes, now that they have become deadly?
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Author Lee Polevoi's recent publication encompasses all that one needs for a thrilling ride of a book. Our discussion is quite short, compacting Lee's writing process and his plans for the book. Hopefully he comes back to the show when his next book comes out!
About the book:
The Confessions of Gabriel Ash, a literary Cold War thriller with echoes of John Le Carré and A Gentleman in Moscow, alternates between the glittery backdrop of 1980s New York and the sinister grottoes of Eastern Europe. The story UN Ambassador Gabriel Ash must tell—in a voice that’s sardonic, self-delusional, and uniquely his own—will result either in his release from captivity or the loss of his life.
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Continuing with Women in Fiction Week!
Such a talented and intelligent Western author who has opened my eyes about what Western Literature can do for one's reading soul, Manuela Schneider does more than just wanting to write about a weapon in her book The Colt of Destiny. She discusses the approach to her writing, her amazing other projects, and what Western literature is truly for. I can listen and talk to her for hours on end. Thanks for listening to this episode and other episodes in the podcast!
About Arma del Diablo: The Colt of Destiny:
Michael Kent enjoys his life in sunny California as one of the world’s most sought-after experts on antique firearms. A new commission promises to be the most lucrative so far, but it turns out to be the most dangerous and terrifying job of his career.
When the mysterious Gorgo Conway hires Michael to search for the Colt 45 of legendary pistolero Johnny Ringo, Michael Kent has no idea that the hunt for the Peacemaker would lead him from the archives of Colt Firearms Manufacturing across continents right into the center of the Catholic church.
Michael´s research reveals shocking, deadly murders connecting the six-shooter to repeated tragedies across decades. But how is that possible?
The truth behind Johnny Ringo´s gun challenges Michael´s faith and sanity in a race against time. His only allies are two Benedictine monks and their wisdom concerning a deadly curse.
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Welcome to Women in Fiction Week!
The first book, titled Reinventing Rita, in author and fellow podcaster Nancy Christie's Midlife Moxie Series is just as fascinating and daring as the author herself. Nancy is vibrant and talks candidly about her writing journey and all the encompasses her writing career.
About Reinventing Rita:
Is fifty too old to start over and reinvent yourself?
That’s what Rita Reynolds has to decide after a series of unwelcome occurrences arrive in time for her fiftieth birthday, not the least of which is realizing that since her divorce, she’s been coasting on the highway of life. Now, it’s time to hit the gas and start moving ahead, even if the bumps in the road are slowing her down! But is it too late for a midlife makeover?
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Author and the brilliance behind The Softest Lore Podcast, Laura T. Espinal Corpeno is a talent to watch. With stories in Wattpad as well as her Lux Establishments series, Laura's excitement and drive is contagious during our talk. Don't miss it!
About The Lux Experiments: Sectors of Truth:
Amelia DeSantos, at the age of fifteen, was thrown into an unknown world filled with riches and luxuries. Currency unfeasible to her imagination was at a swipe of a card. With money comes a convoluted power over society, to manipulate or to advance. Amelia, even with riches, found herself drowning in a foggy mind. Distinct periods of her life were wiped from her memory, and only scrambled moments resurfaced unpredictably. With a mind selectively erased, her intelligence faltering at basic concepts, Amelia finds herself struck with the sudden disappearance of her parents and in need of answers. Where was she? Who were the Covered obeying her every command? Why was her once bright mind faltering and unwilling to comply with her? In search of her parents, Amelia uncovers the cynical truth of the Lux Establishments and her true purpose in their wicked intentions. In an attempt to find these answers, Amelia may fail miserably or succeed in knowing a truth she may not want to accept.
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Author Jeff Billington's novels showcase a side of human stories that we all long to connect. Having published Summer's Second and Chicken Dinner News, Jeff discusses his approach to his writing as well as future plans.
About Summer's Second:
Asher Brock’s last summer of youth is far from ideal. His hopes for the future, including an escape from his constricting Ozark Mountains hometown, seem increasingly fragile as he faces hurdles of poverty and abuse, all while coming to terms with being gay. Raised by an alcoholic single mother, he clings to his noted intelligence as an escape to a better life. But it will take more than brains—namely, strength of character and aspiration—for him to navigate the months leading to his senior year of high school.
The pregnancy of his recent girlfriend, the heightened aggression of his long-time bully, and the increasing presence of his long-absent father create a season of turmoil, spurring unease and self-doubt. But with support from family and friends, an opportunity for love, and the shedding of generations of secrets, Asher sees beyond preordained fate and starts to realize the opportunities in his grasp.
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Continuing on Global Traveler Week!
Author George Balarezo is living a life most of us dream of, but not without speedbumps and headaches. His writing and cycling journey is highlighted in this episode as well as his footprint in the world of podcasting. He is one amazing global traveler for sure.
About Unhinged in Ethiopia:
After confrontations with AK-47-armed policemen in Xinjiang, China, and being thrown off his bicycle by gusts of wind in Mongolia's Gobi Desert, George Balarezo cycles across Ethiopia-Africa's most mountainous country and, as it happens, a repository for the continent's richest cultural legacy. He's assaulted daily by stone-hurling children, crashes a wedding party, scales a cliff with Ethiopian Orthodox monks, and sweats it out in the Afar Triangle-with the world's highest average temperature, it's earned its nickname of "hell on earth"-and witnesses the miracles of Ethiopian spirituality alongside murderers, cancer patients, and the mentally ill. It is a soul-stirring adventure that tests the limits of his sanity and gifts him invaluable life lessons that he is eager to share.
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Welcome to Global Traveler Week!
Kicking off this week with author Gabe Oliver and his novel Little Toy Car, where he discusses how personal he was willing to share with his book. Candid and enthusiastic, Gabe Oliver truly shows the passion to tell a wonderful story and the support system in being a writer.
About Little Toy Car:
Follow Gene through this psychological coming of age novel on his journey to discover the meaning of it all, while maneuvering through the unexpected trials of life. From the hardship of a broken home, through the mental struggles of a religious sect. The unexpected twists and turns in this book will command the attention of its readers. The highs and lows of this inspiring story will make it hard to put down. Discover the significance of the LITTLE TOY CAR.
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What if you can figure out what happens in the afterlife?
This spritual thriller by author Nick Pease not only touches on the concept of life after death, there's also a great story with a thrilling ride, conspiracy, and even romance. Don't miss out on this episode!
About Revelation:
Life after death fascinates us all. So what would happen if someone could 100% prove it to be a scientific fact?
Set in Iraq and Washington D.C., Jack and Marty are two brilliant scientist friends who are working on a top-secret device for the CIA. Codenamed Revelation, the programme fails. But later, working alone for their own interest, they accidentally make the device work in a completely unexpected way, proving that life after death is an absolute fact.
But many in power see Revelation as a direct threat to their political and religious agendas and will do anything to destroy it – and its inventors! What follows is a thrilling rollercoaster of events as the plot grippingly unfolds towards its beautifully life-affirming conclusion.
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Who would think horror authors would be so calm and chill?
That is the case of author Andrew Adams, whose publications of his anthologies have such wide varieties of horror that after listening to this episode, you would think he's quite bizarre. But nope, he's humble and it makes the eeriness of his work even more enticing. Enjoy the episode!
About Symposium of the Reaper Vol I:
A horror anthology featuring 13 short stories written in distinctive styles. The book was written and sequenced to resemble the experience of listening to an album, like a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, laughs, and shock. Traversing graveyards, comedy clubs, and art class, the compilation is a collection that leaves the reader guessing at what is coming next. This anthology was forged from the variety of Tales From the Crypt and the anarchic spirit of the Evil Dead franchise. Symposium of the Reaper is for fans who grew up loving Goosebumps books, but would have preferred if some of them were rated R rather than PG.
About Symposium of the Reaper Vol II:
Symposium of the Volume 2 continues as the second entry in the trilogy. Continuing where the first volume left off, only with even more venom and absurdity, the reader can expect pitch black humor and an experience that will chill them to the bone like the Reaper's touch itself. Symposium of the Reaper is for fans of horror anthologies with vast variety and from a single author.
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Happy Pub Day!
Congratulations on author Aaron Jacob's the release of his latest novel Time Will Break the World, inspired on a fascinating true event. I enjoyed talking to Aaron about how events in our life challenges our will be simply cope and adapt. He also discusses his writing journey and approach to this unique and intense story.
About Time Will Break the World:
On the second to last day of summer school in 1984, Calvin and Jason Schott hijack a school bus carrying nineteen students, an unthinkable act of violence that devastates the community of Brookwood. Thirty years later, twin sisters and survivors of the ordeal, Brenda and Emily Mashburn, are forced to relive the kidnapping as they film a documentary about the event in an attempt to thwart Calvin’s looming parole hearing. Meanwhile, Jason fights for his brother’s release, hoping that a reunited family can finally bring peace to their elderly mother and ease the guilt he feels over his role in the kidnapping. The result is a feud between the two families, with neither side willing to back down.
Inspired by the largest kidnapping-for-ransom scheme in American history, Time Will Break the World weaves a rich backdrop of place and circumstance—long-term trauma, dysfunctional family legacies, sibling rivalry, a granite quarry, and the Los Angeles Summer Olympics.
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Author Briane Pagel gave himself a challenge and did he deliver. Translated From the Original Shark is an incredible set of short stories, starting with 365 words for the first day, and eliminating one word per day, resulting simply: a year of words. We discussed his writing style for this challenge as well as his future works in this episode!
About Translated From the Original Shark:
A year of short stories and poems complied by the author who set himself a challenge: tell a story, starting on the first day of a year, with 365 words. Each day tell a new story with one fewer word until the final story of one word. Attached to each story among the clever and meandering storylines are a year's worth of diary entries and observations of life that bring a rich reading experience to the audience Part memoir. Part chapbook. Part challenge. All unique.
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Briane Pagel on GoodReads
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Author and poet Luis Prieto's enthusiastic approach to his writing and storytelling is infectious that you can't help but want to be along for the ride with him. Discussing his Hermanos series and poetry work, this fellow Texan is giving the written work such a fantastic name.
About Hermanos:
Jorge, Sebastian, and Abel are just trying to move on with their lives a year after the death of their mother.
21 year old Jorge struggles with mental health and the influx of responsibility he now has to deal with as guardian of his 2 brothers.
13 year old Sebastian is trying to stay out of trouble and figure out who he really is and what he wants in life.
10 year old Abel carries the burden of loneliness that comes with being the youngest sibling in a time of change and grief.
These brothers don't have much, but they have each other. Hermanos por siempre.
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Luis Prieto on Amazon
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Rounding out Horror Authors Week #3!
Brilliant author Ian Backhouse discusses his recent world Beneath the Dark and Alice Malign in the newest episode during the 3rd Horror Authors Week. He talks about his writing journey, publishing surprises and plans for the future as an author.
About Beneath the Dark:
Jon Pearce is the only police officer on two small islands off of the coast of England; a beautiful and popular tourist spot during the high season, but cold and desolate during the winter months. He finds himself in over his head after a series of unexplained incidents leave various islanders terrorised, and against his better judgement, he is forced to call in Ed Thorn, a renowned paranormal investigator. Together, Ed and Jon discover that the victims of the paranormal incidents are suffering terrible consequences, specific to their own worst fears, and are being left in circumstances that are excruciating to bear.
To connect:
Ian Backhouse on Barnes & Noble
Ian Backhouse on Goodreads
Please note that after this recording, Ian Backhouse has decided to step down as an author and putting on pause the sequel to Alice Malign. I hope that Ian returns to the writing world as his work is worth the read. I will keep listeners updated.
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Continuing Horror Authors Week #3!
Master of chilling horror stories, author Brian J. Smith's creative mind is spread throughout anthologies, zines, and his own novellas. A wide variety of scary and wildly creepy stories, his debut of his own set of anthology is the main draw to his work in Dark Avenues. We discuss his inspirations, writing journey, and plans for the upcoming release of his newest work titled Dead River.
About Dark Avenues:
WELCOME to a new world of horror. In his biggest literary debut, Brian J. Smith guides you on a journey through realms of unknown terror. A haunted house born evil...a book whose pages are written in the blood of its victims...a family curse that never stays buried...a grieving widow’s hobby plunges him into a supernatural mystery...a married couple retreat to a nostalgic corner of a dead and empty world...a group of co-workers who cope with the zombie apocalypse in the “comforts” of their own workplace. These tales and more are presented here for the first time, a fusion of horror and spine-tingling terror. These are the stories your parents warned out about, your innermost nightmares are unraveled in this debut collection. As the author states in the introduction, “And if you should feel something cold along the back of your neck, don’t be afraid to look over your shoulder...or should you?”Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
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Author Mark Towse is truly a remarkable horror author that has written so many brilliant stories that is sure to check all of your boxes for horror stories. The discussion on his writing journey and works are now available!
About There's Something Wrong with Aunty Beth:
‘I want to take readers on a ride, but, in the end, I want to throw them from the carriage.'
There's Something Wrong with Aunty Beth' is a collection of my favourite horror journeys, the best of the best I've taken to date. Twenty terrifying tales with something to suit all horror fans, from straight-up dread to signature Towsey weird. You'll never be the same again, and that's a Towsey guarantee. Within these haunted pages, you'll also find my new novella, 'Mother Dearest.'
Mother: A word that should summon trust, loyalty, love, and protection. But what if something begins eating away at such security, slowly transforming said Mother into something else entirely?
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Mark Towse site
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Happy Father's Day! And what a perfect fit of a book about three generations of men in a family by author Paul Lamb. Our discussion about his writing journey and other works are all in this episode!
About One-Match Fire:
One-Match Fire is the story of love given and withheld among a grandfather, a father, and a grandson, and the Ozark cabin where they could usually find peace amid their struggles with each other. It is a saga of three generations. A late-in-life, reluctant father of an adoring son, learns he can atone for his own father’s abandonment. A man who became a father far too young, adores his resistant son and feels inadequate in the role thrust upon him. A son distances from the father he has profoundly misjudged and hides a secret he fears to confess.
For three generations the family cabin had healed their hesitant hearts and subtly shaped their souls. It granted these men and boys a respite from the quarrels that pulled them apart, and gave them moments of unguarded love in many subtle guises. Their cabin had been a place of campfires and confidences, of stargazing and skinny-dipping, and of clandestine acts of love that echoed through lifetimes. A place of coming together and coming of age.
When their sanctuary must be sold to pay inescapable debts, each is certain this will fracture their brittle family forever. One-Match Fire is the story of relatable men living ordinary lives. But nothing feels ordinary to a man within his life.
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Paul Lamb site
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Author, poet, and screenwriter Omar Haboubi discusses his writing journey and the passion for writing.
About An Angry Fix:
From sleeping in alleys with the homeless to living a life of excess in palatial hotels. From fearing death to looking for it. Peppered with beatings, drug runs, and women, Huck's drunken exploits are tragic and comical. Confrontational and expensive.
But even if he can save himself from himself, will the people in his life be so forgiving?
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Such a wonderful and inspiring talk with author Marla A. White, whose written such a fun book that involves the world of equestrian. Our discussion on her many works as well as writing tips, the author and I had such a great time!
About Cause for Elimination:
Reclaiming her life after a devastating riding accident, equestrian Emily Conners' world shatters again when she discovers her friend and boss lying in a stall with a smashed skull. Now jobless and with a handsome cop underfoot investigating the case, she's torn between wanting the killer found and keeping her own secrets safe.
Detective Justin Butler always gets his killer, but this victim has a stampede of enemies and few leads to go on. Stonewalled by the tight-knit equestrian world, he looks to Emily for help, but she's strangely reluctant. Is she hiding something, or is she afraid of their growing attraction?
As the search for the murderer heats up, their hearts become entangled and their lives at risk, forcing Emily and Justin to work together to find the killer before they strike again.
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Marla A. White site
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Author Stephen Steele is truly one not to miss. All three of his books (The Cannastar Factor, The Organ Grinder Factor, The Troubles with Miracles) are equally thrilling, brilliant, and fascinating to say the least. We discuss the author's writing process and his positively toward being a writer.
About his thrilling trilogy:
The Trouble with Miracles is a 3-book adventure thriller series about miraculous discoveries that can solve the world’s problems—or just as easily cause more needless death and destruction, about the unintended consequences of unexpected wonders.
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Stephen Steele site
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Author Kathleen Morris discusses western fiction as well as her other works int his episode. With the newest publication Golddigger: The Legendary Nellie Cashman, she also discusses how she started this book as well as her The Lily of the West, her winning novel for Western Fictioneer's Best First Novel.
About Golddigger: The Legendary Nellie Cashman:
Nellie Cashman was a woman ahead of her time – independent, resourceful and adventurous, flinging away the restricting conventions of her day. Still, all who met her became intrigued by this determined petite Irishwoman who became known as the Angel of the Cassiar, the Miner’s Angel, the Saint of the Klondike, and few ever forgot their encounters with her.
Fueled by gold fever, she traveled the West, and her reputation grew with every restaurant, boardinghouse and store she established to support herself while she hunted the elusive yellow mineral, all while raising her beloved sister’s five children.
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Welcome to Non Fiction Author Week!
Continuing this inspiring week with The Power of Awe by Jake Eagle, LPC and Michael Amster, MD. My discussion of this powerful and purposeful book is with Michael Amster, who discusses the Awe Methods and simply showing us how to find awe in the ordinary.
About The Power of Awe:
Research has proven that mindfulness improves well-being, reduces stress, anxiety and pain. But for some, the practice itself feels challenging and inaccessible. That’s where the A.W.E. Method comes in. In The Power of Awe, therapist Jake Eagle and chronic pain specialist Michael Amster, MD, share their extraordinary yet simple mindfulness practice that turns ordinary moments into awe-inducing experiences, helping you effortlessly achieve a heightened state of consciousness usually reserved for seasoned practitioners of mindfulness—all within a matter of seconds.
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Welcome to Non Fiction Author Week!
Author, Speaker, Caregiver Advocate Jessica Cannon is truly a saint when it comes to writing the book The Proactive Caregiver: Stop Reacting to Life, Start Living Proactively. We discussed what it means to be a proactive caregiver and way beyond what that means.
Synopsis for The Proactive Caregiver:
The Proactive Caregiver book will inspire caregivers surrounded by the darkness of fear, anxiety, and overwhelm with the light of acceptance and empowerment. It will encourage you to be a healthier caregiver and teach you to appreciate the role model you have become as a caregiver for your children, causing a cultural shift.
This book is for caregivers of all ages, with loved ones living with Dementia or suspecting behavioral changes. Jessica shares her journey of caring for her mother, who lives with mixed Dementia, including FTD coupled with Bipolar Manic Depression Disorder.
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Jessica Cannon's author site
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Author Bianca Sloane is no stranger to the suspense/mystery genre. She has plenty of amazing books under her belt and her newest one, And When I Die, is just as brilliant as her other works. We discussed her writing journey and her passion in this episode.
Synopsis for And When I Die:
When a sixteen-year-old girl is murdered, fingers are pointed in every direction. But the killer is closer than anyone could have imagined…
When pretty and popular Whitney Dean is brutally stabbed to death, there’s a slew of suspects: her former bestie, her current BFF, and the hunky new English teacher with the shady past.
As the investigation drags on with no arrests, dark secrets come to light leaving an entire town on edge, terrified of what might come next.
Lurking behind the scenes is a killer with a twisted motive and disturbing past. And when the stunning truth is revealed, no one will see the astonishing final act coming.
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Bianca Sloane's Website
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Happy Pub Day!!
The 9th book in the Beth Haldane series, The Murder Affair, author Alice Castle is no stranger in the world of cozy mystery book series. Alice is both fascinating and clever, our talk spans from her stand alone novels to her current work.
Synopsis for The Murder Affair:
In a quiet little village, mourners gather for a church funeral. But some of the tears flowing are fake – and Beth Haldane suspects foul play…
On a rainy afternoon, Beth Haldane accompanies her elderly mother Wendy to the funeral of her boyfriend and local councillor Len. But as they gather in the church, Beth can’t help but notice how many women are there who look just like her mother.
As the service begins it soon becomes clear that all of the women thought they were Len’s special someone – and one of them even claims to be his distraught wife. Wendy suspects foul play and immediately asks Beth to investigate.
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Alice Castle on Bookouture
The Murder Affair on Amazon
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Author Nick Girard's mind is truly fascinating, and especially his approach to his absolutely thrilling and original novel In the Beginning. Our talk went beyond the book and I was so intrigued and fascinated of what he had to say about his work and his life. I hope you enjoy this absolutely fun and thought provoking episode.
Synopsis for In the Beginning:
An original, thrilling tale that will reveal the untold story of how the Earth was created and the true purpose for humanity through a cosmic battle between Heaven and Hell.
God and the loyal assembly of Angels will combat Lucifer for the celestial power of the afterlife, which will divulge Heaven’s conspiracy for the inhabitants of Earth and decide the eternal resting place for all the souls in existence. An ultimate challenge for power among the forces of good and evil will put the fate of the world into the hands of two humans in present day. The lives of these chosen beings will be tested and tormented by the Heavens until their predestined true love brings them to the point of self-destruction, forcing them to succumb to the will of God in order to change the future of mortal life for the rest of eternity. An epic final decision will determine the ruler of all matter of life and defy the traditional belief humanity possesses for Heaven and Hell.
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Nick Girard on Amazon
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Welcome to Tell Me About Your Book!
Author Vic Ferrari is no stranger to the world in his many books. As a retired NYPD detective now writing about his past experiences as well as fictional stories behind the books, he is definitely an author with such great humor and mind, his books are not to be missed. We discussed his recent publication of Confessions of a Catholic High School Graduate in this episode.
Synopsis for Confessions of a Catholic High School Graduate:
Who said Catholic high school was going to be easy?
In the early eighties, the Catholic archdiocese of New York boasted an armada of parochial schools across the New York City area. Struggling blue-collar families made tremendous sacrifices to provide a Catholic high school education for their children. In theory, smaller classrooms run by religious educators were a safer bet than the New York City Board of Education.
But were they?
Shorter hair, longer skirts, and corporal punishment meted out by biblical badasses made Catholic teens think twice about stepping out of line. Cutting school or a well-timed fart from the back of the classroom was often met with a good old-fashioned kick in the ass or a humiliating crack on the jaw.
Author Vic Ferrari shares his colorful stories from his high school years growing up in the rough-and-tumble borough of the Bronx.
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Vic Ferrari on Amazon
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Welcome to Tell Me About Your Book!
Author Mary Ann Noe's writing world consists of so many characters, story arcs, emotions, and everything else in between. We discussed three of her current books, especially the featured A Handful of Pearls, as well as her future projects in the latest episode.
Synopsis for A Handful of Pearls:
Spanning three generations, A Handful of Pearls embraces love, family, loss and hope. Unable to communicate, Betty, 84, silently watches her middle-aged daughter struggle. Hoping for salvation, Betty finally shares a written chronicle of her own ordeals, a journal given later to her granddaughter, clinching a bond across the years
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Welcome to Tell Me About Your Book!
Author D.W.A. Mavin goes beyond what we normally read when it comes to Gods in mythology, and I am in for the ride in his book When All the Gods are Dead. Our talk of his book and his writing journey is in the latest episode!
Synopsis:
Should the end of days arrive but the gods prevail, what other peril could they truly face than themselves?
The ancient land of Yalma finds its story ending, as, too, does a goddess plagued by paranoia and expanding pantheons. As has always suited her nature, she betrays her own to gain unabated dominion. But a brash, untamed son will not idly sit by as his power seeps from him, despite his own past being engulfed by blood. As the gods of Yalma crumble, Thrughfur, the god of strength, traverses his hostile land on the behest of an all-powerful being and, in so doing, comes across a mortal girl who may be the saviour needed.
A tale of turtles, dragons, goddesses, and primordial beings lies ahead, but in a world lorded over by Asgardians, Olympians, and so many other pantheons, what power can a dwindling god have?
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Welcome to Horror Authors Week!
The third and final author spotlight for Horror Authors Week is the brilliant mind of Isaac Thorne and his novel Hell Spring. Set in a small town during the 1950s, this horror novel combines both terror and conscience. We discussed his writing process as well as his future works.
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Isaac Thorne Author Site
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Welcome to Horror Authors Week!
Our second spotlight for Horror Authors Week, I am so honored to record with author Ben Mire, who resides in Stockholm, Sweden. His book of terror, deemed very dark, combines elements of horror and innocence for sure. I do apologize, however, that we had to cut the recording short due to bandwidth issues. But still, Demons in Cotton pack nightmares and all the horror elements. Don't miss out!
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Ben Mire in GoodReads
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Welcome to Horror Author Week!
Bringing you 3 (yes, 3!) episodes this week with brilliant horror authors. To kick off the week, we have author Luis Paredes, who has combined horror and mythology in his newest project, Out on a Limb. Believe me, this horror kickoff for the week does not disappoint.
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Luis Paredes
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Welcome to Children's Authors Week #2!
The second author feature for this week is Krystal Harris, who has written The Impatient Alpaca, an amazing children's book about cute little Maraca who is a little bit impatient! We discuss her writing journey with this debut project to how it's been since the publication.
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The Impatient Alpaca
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Welcome to Children's Authors Week #2!
Author Sagar Udeshi has written something important for the kids. His debut set of short stories, Virtues for a Better Tomorrow, touches subjects such as bullying and being out-of-place. We discussed his writing journey and future plans.
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Sagar Udeshi on Instagram
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Author Iris March knows plenty about cozy mysteries and she is all in for fan favorite genre. Her first book in the Succulent Sleuth Cozy Mystery series, The Broken Bridge, is discussed here in this episode.
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Iris March at Barnes & Noble
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Author Havelah McLat, who is based in rural Ohio, is a force for sure. With her novel A Forever Summer and another publishing on April 25, 2023, McLat is also working on a project based on Anastasia Romanov. Watch out for this indie author!
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Havelah McLat on GoodReads
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Alaskan erotica author Jade Greene's first in the series, a book titled Disorderly Conduct: College Edition is both smart and sexy. We discussed her planned series as well as her writing journey.
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Disorderly Conduct: College Edition on Barnes & Noble
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Master of the Impossible Crime and author Steve Levi explores an amazing piece of history about the Alaska Gold Rush in Nome in his 2022 book Bonfire Saloon: a Narrative Poetry Snapshot of the Alaska Gold Rush, Nome, December 3, 1903. Not only did we discussed the book, we also talked about Steve's tactics in being a great author.
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Bonfire Saloon from Barnes & Noble
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Author Virginia Black talks about different types of romance and thrills, as well as her writing journey for her novel Consecrated Ground. She is a beautiful and amazing author to get to know, and I've been privileged to be invited into her book world.
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Virginia Black
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Author James Michels is no stranger to writing crime thrillers, and he's on quite a journey with publishing his collection of short stories. This episode is full of diving into his master mind and his publishing advice.
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James Michels
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Author and journalist Tom Vater is a true veteran in the literature world, and his dystopian satire ranks just as high as his other works. Discussing his writing journey and his mark in Southeast Asia by ways of both fiction and non-fiction books, our quick talk about his projects has been so fascinating. Calling from Bangkok, Thailand, Tom Vater is a brilliant writer for sure.
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Tom Vater
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Combining genres is what author SG Tasz loves to do in her book series, especially the Dead Mall Series that we're discussing in this episode. With 7 books in this YA series and another planned series in the works, we talk about her writing process and style of writing. Don't miss out!
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SG Tasz
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German author Rian F Holes is so fascinating, having written his thriller in English and translated into German. A mystery/suspense novel, Ice and Prey, centers around a paleontologist and her journey dealing with some remains of an unknown prehistorical creature in Greenland. I'm telling you, Rian is brilliant and this book is pure entertainment.
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Rian F Holes on Kobo
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Author EJ Nickson discusses her characters in her novel The Span and her upcoming projects. She's fierce and so much fun to talk to so this interview is definitely worth a listen!
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EJ Nickson
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Author, podcaster, and financial guru Randy Bowen discusses the three non-negotiable concepts one should and must follow to having financial stability. Believe me when I say that Randy's book Give. Live. Save.: The First Three Disciplines Needed to Win in Your Financesis very clever and motivational.
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Randy Bowen on Barnes & Noble
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Author Chris Groote truly explores the theme of friendship and What If in his brilliantly written book Prodigal Sons. Also discussing how the book came to be as well as his own publishing company, Chris Groote's author presence is infectious!
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Chris Groote on Amazon
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Author Ambrose Stolliker is no stranger in the horror genre, but with this novel The Strange Nighttime Journey of Father Stephen Marlowe, his portfolio is to a whole new level. Discussing his writing journey as well as advice in writing horror, he's an author to definitely check out.
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Ambrose Stolliker's works on Amazon
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Cyberpunk. Fantasy. Romance. Author Carly Spade weaves all the elements into one in her latest novel Of Love and Forge. She explains this very niche sub genre as well as her writing journey in this episode!
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Carly Spade - Author Website
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An epic fantasy by a young author whose gaining great popularity for sure. Oh, and he's still in high school. First in a planned series, Noble: Betrayed, is a debut novel from London-based author Dylan Brennan, who ended the recording with such a great line - "Open your ear to your heart and watch it sing."
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Dylan Brennan on Amazon
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Author Jonathan Lerner is truly a Jack of All Genres, but his novel Lily Narcissus tops them all. Hear his discussion of how the book sprouted from childhood memories into a brilliant family saga on this episode. Lily Narcissus is a book you don't want to miss.
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Jonathan Lerner with Unsolicited Press
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Thriller author Laura Wolfe discusses her recent book The In-Laws as well as her vault of past publishing works she has done over time. She's quite fascinating!
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Laura Wolfe website
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Think of 1959 TV Western and all the production that goes behind it. This is the world that we get to read about in the debut novel Second Chances in Hollywood by Sarah Hendess that is out today! And to top it off, there's romance in the air with this book!
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Sarah Hendess at Barnes & Noble
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Author Casey Sutton discusses his writing journey for this debut novel Malfus: Necromancer Unchained. This grimdark fantasy will be published in June but you can get a glimpse into his fascinating world by signing up for his newsletter. And to top it all of with his intriguing world, he discusses his hobby as an amateur mycologist, who enjoys getting lost in the woods looking for moss and mushrooms.
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Casey Sutton
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Author Samuel Irby talks about how he has put a comedic spin on a story about a necromancer who no longer wants to be evil. To top it off, the book The Undead Love Beignets is set in New Orleans, which beignets are gold.
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Samuel Irby on Amazon
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Author Lel Meleyal's wonderful book Everyday Wendy is so inspiring about friendship with such interesting characters. Check out our talk about this debut novel that has a wellness guru, gymnast, eco-warrior, and so many more.
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Lel Meleyal's Author Page
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Author Clint Chico is so enthralling to talk to, especially with his YA series My Name is Marcia (Mar-Sia) as well as him advocating for YA novels. His works are important to say the least, focusing on LGBTQ and character development. It was so much fun to talk to Clint and so inspiring. Don't miss out!
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Clint Chico on Goodreads
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Author Nikita Rogers' series, starting with Whisper of Witches, is full of adventure and history. Discussing her writing journey from Ireland, she's one heck of an author and tattoo artist.
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Nikita Rogers
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Author and volunteer firefighter Elaina Lyons discusses how her book The Love You Know came about as well as her publishing stories, as well as the stigma of being a romance author.
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Elaina Lyons's author page
On Barnes & Noble
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Combining telenovela and k-drama, author Alexee Silva (Anais) discusses her writing journey in A Crash Course in Clashing.
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On Barnes & Noble
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Ruth Bamforth has complied the sermons of her late father, Rev Stuart Bamforth, into a book worth checking out called Don't Fuss, Love God, Don't Fuss. The book isn't preachy, isn't a lecture, but just simply a guidance of his very approachable collection of essays.
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An article about the book from Yorkshire Post
The Great British Book Shop
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Poet and writer Victoria Zammit talks of queer representation in fantasy books as well as her writing journey and plans for upcoming projects. With Magical published in 2018, Zammit, is on her path to produce so much more magnificent work.
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Victoria Zammit on GoodReads
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Trauma can manifest itself in so many ways and how we cope with it is what makes us powerful. From author Heather Osoy's semi-autobiographical fiction, the episode discusses her writing journey.
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Heather Osoy on GoodReads
Heather Osoy on Barnes & Noble
IG: @southbound_heron
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Author Judy Lynn Ichkanian's quite a woman! She has taught me so much about Victorian romances, what cuneiform is, and the Epic of Gilgamesh. Her book, Arabella's Assistant, is one of her many amazing works as we discuss it in details on this episode.
For more information on the author:
Instagram: Judylynnich https://www.instagram.com/judylynnich/
Tiktok: Authorjlich https://www.tiktok.com/@authorjlich
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/judylynnichkhanian/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-ichkhanian-a07a919/
Website: judylynnichkhanian.com
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/judylynnich
https://books2read.com/u/m2eGKd
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Author Castiel Skull talks about his debut novel The Vampire's Drudge as well as his inspiration and future projects. A must-read among vampire novels, Castiel is an author to always have on your radar.
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The Vampire's Drudge on Barnes & Noble
The Vampire's Drudge on Amazon
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Author Samantha Caufield has been a friend to both podcasts (this one and Books, Cats & Snacks Podcast) and she's here!
Discussing her debut crime thriller Why Am I Lila Jones, Samantha also talks about the journey of her second book and her inspiration of becoming an author. And...I was fangirling too much that I forgot to ask her where to get her books. But you can get some info below!
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Samantha Caufield
IG: @samantha_caufield_author
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SOMEONE EVIL IS DREAMING OF A RED CHRISTMAS
What would happen if the world of Hallmark Christmas movies collided with slasher movies like Black Christmas, Friday the 13th, Halloween, and Scream?
Author Matt Forgit's Christmas horror comedy, aptly titled You Better Watch Out, will satisfy every book craving you have, and it's perfect for the holiday season. Check out his passionate talk about his journey as an author and a lover of pop culture in this episode.
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Matt's GoodReads
You Better Watch Out on Amazon
IG: @mattforgit
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Author Libby Kay's enthusiasm and passion for romance books are contagious and I'm here for it. Discussing releasing two books so close together, she also discusses her writing style and future projects.
You can order any of her books from your local indie bookstore, or anywhere you get your books, and also check out:
www.libbykayauthor.com
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She is the maven for the world of children's books! With over 50 children books published, I was able to chat with Jacqueline Jules about a few of her wonderful work, especially My Name is Hamburger, which is, as you can see, a wonder to be read.
You can order any of her books from your local indie bookstore, or anywhere you get children's books, and also check her out here:
www.jacquelinejules.com
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Welcome to Season 2 of Tell Me About Your Book Podcast!
The second season is starting with a brilliant and amazing author of children's books Debra Kempf Shumaker of Peculiar Primates, Freaky, Funky Fish, and Tell Someone. We discuss her journey to becoming an author and her upcoming projects, and still yelling from the rooftop, "Picture books are for everyone!"
You can order any of her books from your local indie bookstore, and also check her out here:
www.debrashumaker.com
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Erotic Romance author Kat Thomas talks about more than just her dark romantic books, but also the woes and tips on publishing online. Focusing on her Book 1 of the Watson Family Insanity Series, When Clouds Begin to Form introduces you to a main character that goes beyond just this series in Kat's many books and novellas.
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IG: @katthomasbooks
The book on Goodreads: When Clouds Begin to Form by Kat Thomas
Tik Tok: @kat_thomas_author
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Australian-American author Kevin Dickson is quite amazing from the first second of our talk to beyond the recording. The author of From Him to Eternity, he talks of finally self publishing and all that encompasses his life as a writer. Get inside the world of vampires and women empowerment in his first book in the series.
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From Him to Eternity by Kevin Dickson
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Author Cara Bertoia has so many tricks up her sleeves, and writing a workplace thriller about a casino is definitely one of them. Pulling from personal experiences and basing the story from real events, Cara sits down with Oaky and talks about Casino Queen, her novel that was published this year.
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www.carabertoia.blogspot.com
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An adventurous author for sure, J.H. Gates talks about her start with Rise of the Forgotten and what's to come for a young writer. One of the best quotes while talking to her was "Live life as adventurously as possible."
Check out Rise of the Forgotten as well as her upcoming projects and blog posts:
www.jhgates.com
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A story about author Amelia Hendrey's life since a young child, including a genuine social services documents, a police interview, and conviction. An honest and raw recollection of what nobody truly knew what happened.
To learn more about Amelia Hendrey:
http://Www.facebook.com/ameliahendreyauthor
Twitter: @AmeliaHendrey
Her book is available anywhere you get your books.
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What can I say except the wonderful author and renaissance woman Finnian Burnett has graced me with her talk about what novella-in-flash (flash fiction) is. Discussing her book The Clothes Make the Man, we also discussed all things encompassing Finnian in the world of literature.
Browse her books, blog, and everything else here:
http://finnburnett.com
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A romance novelist, Sage St Claire talks about what it means to be a debut romance author as well as her first book in the series The Storms Between Us. The pub date for this is November 7.
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www.sagestclaire.com
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A scientist on the verge of a breakthrough, a child in danger, and a buried secret that’ll ruin lives… all in author Sabrina Halvorson's debut novel, Sins of the Father, which is available now wherever you get your hands on a book or ebook.
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www.sabrinahalvorson.com
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Author Maranda Collins has a break-out novel that has won her as a finalist for the 2022 Adventure Writers Competition. On the Run: A Sadie Lynch Novel is full of suspense, action, and a great cast of characters.
Also, Book 2 of the Sadie Lynch Novel series titled "In the Shadows" is coming soon.
www.authormarandacollins.com
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The first episode!
Author Maxwell F Hurley discusses his recent publication of the 4th book in his LiT series.
LiT Series:
Part I: The Dark Ignites
Part II: Falling Lite
Part III: Pure Heart
Part IV: Begrimed Harridan
Check out our other book podcast Books, Cats & Snacks
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