The Book Connection

In part 2 of our conversation with author Susan Norris, we examine the influence and impact of drugs and pornography on this dark and dangerous world, how adopting a victim-centered approach has helped in the war against it, and most importantly, the steps adults and parents can take to lessen potential risks for their kids.  Make sure you check out episode 4 of our podcast to listen to the first...

As a big fan of the synth-pop band a-ha and its charismatic frontman, Marie Nadine Gaston often imagined what it would be like to meet them. This delightful daydream eventually became a fun, exhilarating romance novel that follows the story of Vivienne Bernard, who falls in love with Logan, the lead singer of Eureka, after finally meeting him in person. We sat down for a chat with the communicator...

Born in Czechoslovakia under the communist regime, Kristyna Dosedelova discovered the joys of writing in first grade. However, the political climate did not encourage such pursuits, and as time passed, her love for the written word became buried—until conversations with her mom during the pandemic helped her rediscover her passion. It was also at this time that her volunteer work as a gardener in...

Susan Norris is no stranger to the dark underworld of human trafficking. As the founder and executive director of the nonprofit Rescuing Hope, not only does she help, support, and empower survivors, but she also works with law enforcement, schools, and hospitals in the fight against the global crisis of exploitation. Today we talk to her about the work they do, how it has unexpectedly led to the c...

Join us as we sit down with lawyer, pro golfer, and author Humberto Garcia, whose first book Mustang Miracle has been been turned into a big-screen adaptation. Based on a true story set in mid-1950s Texas, it follows five young Mexican-American caddies at a local, exclusive golf club overcome the challenges of racism and discrimination to win a state golf championship. In this conversation, we loo...

In this special segment of The Book Connection called "Author Roundup," we speak with Tom McKinley, professor of British and American Literature and up-and-coming indie author of three self-help books: Winning the Fight to Be Happy , Make the Right Decisions Early , and Passages for Inner Peace.   In this interview, he talks about his background, his eagerness to help others, and how it...

In our very first episode of The Book Connection , our host George Nedeff sits with indie author Douglas Gardham to talk about his journey from the world of engineering to writing and publishing, how and where he got the moniker "the hardest-working author you've never heard of," and everything else in between. Check out and grab a copy of his books here:  https://amzn.to/3TdJXNS  h...