A Reader's Book Corner

Welcome to A Reader's Book Corner! In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Paranormal Crime Fiction Author J R Erickson. She was born in Lansing, Michigan and grew up in Mason where she lived with her parents and sister on a 40 acre pseudo-farm. Pseudo because there was no planting, to speak of, just a hodge podge of creatures from pigmy goats to raccoons. In addition to nature, re...

Welcome to A Reader’s Book Corner! In today’s episode, we are discussing The Reunion by Natasha D. Frazier. This is a romantic suspense novel about a woman having to face the past and it going all wrong. We discuss going to the reunion, divorce, an inciting incident, family business, a little about the author and more. Connect with Natasha D. Frazier at www.natashafrazier.com Purchase The Reunion...

Welcome to A Reader’s Book Corner! In today’s episode, we are discussing This Dark Alliance by R. Dugan. This is book one in a new fantasy series, The Curse of the Blessed. It involves a heiress, assassin, and a quest for vengeance. We discuss defining what the Blessed are, vengeance and why it’s necessary, talents of the Blessed, interview with the author and more. Connect with R. Dugan at www.re...

Welcome to A Reader’s Book Corner! In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Dark Fantasy Author Morgan Lee. She is a young adult and new adult author of multiple genres. She has a passion to create fiction, non-fiction and creative content that carries a message, gives people a voice, and shakes the foundation of the Earth. We discuss what draws her to dark fantasy, her Seedlings tril...

Welcome to A Reader's Book Corner! In today’s episode we discuss Hey Brown, Girl by Janay Harden. This is a YA Contemporary book about a girl whose life is changed once her cousin moves in with her family. We discuss family, friendships, struggles, forgiveness and hope. We also talk about how the young adults handle anxiety and the parents stepping up to help them the best way they can. We eve...

Welcome to A Reader's Book Corner! In today's episode we discuss The Secret Gift by Bethany Atazadeh. This is a YA Fantasy about Jezebel, a Jinn who learns of her gift that she must keep a secret. When it is discovered by a fellow Jinn named Asher she realizes everything her mother told her was true, others will try to use you for what your gift can do. We discuss gifts that should be kept...

Welcome to A Reader's Book Corner! In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Fantasy Author Renee Dugan. She is an Indiana-based author who grew up reading fantasy books, chasing stray cats, and writing stories full of dashing heroes and evil masterminds. Now with over a decade of professional editing, administrative work, and writing every spare second under her belt, she ha...

Welcome to A Reader's Book Corner! In today’s episode we discuss Crossroads by Charles Kelley. This is about an agent who goes undercover to take down a motorcycle club. We discuss characters, how the main character handles a scary situations, edge of the seat close calls, interview with the author and more. Episode 75 Interview with Charles "Chas" Kelley Connect with Charles Kelley at www.ckficti...

Welcome to A Reader’s Book Corner! In today’s episode we discuss Candy, Cigarettes, and Murder by Joyce Proell and Brenda Whiteside. This is a cozy mystery about two sisters on a birthday weekend that stumble onto a mystery. We discuss the murders, suspects, characters and similarities to Murder, She Wrote. Connect with Joyce Proell at www.joyceproell.com. Connect with Brenda Whiteside at www.bren...

Welcome to A Reader’s Book Corner! In today’s episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Fantasy Romance Author Kimberly Lemming. She had the best bio and I had to share it: Kimberly Lemming is on an eternal quest to avoid her calling as a main character. She can be found giving the slip to that new werewolf that just blew into town and refusing to make eye contact with a prince of a far-off land...

Welcome A Reader’s Book Corner! In today’s episode we discuss Vanished by Mark Stephen O’Neal. This is a thriller about a missing fiance, a determined groom to be and the obstacles he goes through for answers. We discuss the fiance going missing, the groom to be trying to find answers, hidden agenda and more. Learn more about Mark Stephen O’Neal on his Author Page. Connect with A Reader’s Book Cor...

Welcome to A Reader's Book Corner! In today's episode we discuss Loosen Up to Love by Nia Arthurs, this is closed door romance about a frazzled foster mother. Two adorable, trouble-maker boys. And the grouchy doctor who's drawn to them. It is Book One in the Lovesick series and can be read as a standalone. We discuss compassion, going over and beyond to help others, attraction no one wants to admi...

Welcome to A Reader’s Book Corner! In today’s episode I have the pleasure of having Suspense Thriller Author Bianca Sloane back on the podcast. She is the first author to come on the podcast more than once. She recently released her title, And When I Die, and speak all about it. We discuss her new book, character development and importance of twists and suspense. We also discuss her upcoming proje...

Welcome to A Reader's Book Corner! In today's episode we discuss The Butcher's Daughter by Parker J. Cole, this is a historical fiction book about a young woman sent to retrieve a family's son, a man tired of living a lie and a scandal that brings them together. We discuss family dynamics and their dysfunction, love and loyalty while having faith in someone. We also discuss how dark skinned indivi...

Welcome to A Reader’s Book Corner! In today’s episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Psychological Thriller Author Tanisha Stewart. Tanisha is a professor psychology (which she loves). In addition to her career as a lecturer, Tanisha has been writing for as long as she can remember, creating realistic story lines, relatable characters, and multi-layered plots that almost everyone can enjoy. S...

Welcome to A Reader's Book Corner! In today's episode we are discussing Freshman Fifteen by J. Nichole. This is a Contemporary New Adult Romance set in college. Two best friends have plans to attend college but one makes a decision that changes both of their plans. We discuss college campus life, themes of friendship and relationship, some of the characters behaviors and how one decision can chang...

Welcome to A Reader's Book Corner! In today's episode we discuss the Christian fiction novel, Day Not Promised by Pat Simmons. This was the best book to start the new year. This book is about two people surviving a shooting incident and being chosen by God to pray it forward. We discuss how it looks when God fights your battles, defining Intercessors, the two main characters and their role in the...

Welcome to A Reader's Book Corner! In today's episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Poetry Author Arthur Smith II.  Arthur is a lover of everything art related. He fell in love with music at an early age. Born into a musical family, he was drawn to both instrumentation and lyrics, a love for writing developed in his early twenties. Writing became the saving grace to his sanity. Quiet in...

Welcome to A Reader’s Book Corner! In today’s episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Crime Thriller Author Chas Kelley. After receiving a B.S. in Criminal Justice/Criminology, Chas started his career working with various criminal justice agencies. His writing career started modestly with a personal blog, which developed his love of creative writing, leading to his web page of short stories. F...

Welcome to A Reader’s Book Corner! In today’s episode we discuss Should Have Thought Twice by Tanisha Stewart. This book is about a young girl who is being bullied and wants to make the people who hurt her pay for it. We discuss the main character’s actions, her not being supported, her past coming back to blackmail her and how you never know what a person is going through. Connect with Tanisha St...

Welcome to A Reader’s Book Corner! In today’s episode I had the pleasure of speaking with YA Thriller Author Michael DeCamp. Michael is a Hoosier native from Muncie, Indiana, his career in industrial sales has allowed him to travel extensively through the rolling hills of southwestern Indiana, providing insight as he builds the weird and often dangerous world of Cutters Notch. He enjoys cycling, M...

Welcome to A Reader’s Book Corner! In today’s episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Suspense Thriller Author Chris Patchell. She is an award-winning USA Today Bestselling Author who started writing to curb the homicidal tendencies she experienced during her daily Seattle commute. She writes gripping suspense thrillers with romantic elements set in the Pacific Northwest and believes good fic...

Welcome to A Reader’s Book Corner! In today’s episode we discuss Her Last Summer by Melinda Woodhall. This is a thriller about a celebrity author who is murdered under mysterious circumstances and the chief of police must find the killer who tries his best to stay hidden. We discuss the author sharing the killer in the first chapter, the celebrity autor who was killed, the multiple characters, the...

Welcome to A Reader’s Book Corner! In today’s episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Christian Romance Author Pat Simmons. Pat Simmons is a multi-published Christian romance author of forty-plus titles. She is a self-proclaimed genealogy sleuth who is passionate about researching her ancestors, then casting them in starring roles in her novels. As a Christian, Pat describes the evidence of th...

Welcome to A Reader's Book Corner! In today's episode we discuss Wounded Heart by Tyora Moody. This is a mystery novel about a true crime novelist who joins forces with his ex-girlfriend to solve the disappearance of young girl, who happened to be the best friend of the serial killer the novelist is interviewing for his book. We discuss the novelist's interview with a serial killer, the investigat...