For the Love of Books Podcast

"Are You Okay being the only one? My favorite downstate teller asks, holding photos of the lonely U.P. camper and noting my nervousness." Sponsored by Modern History Press, Moravian Sons Distillery, Doc Chavent At the age of sixty, Suzanne Sunshower moved into an ancient hunt camp trailer that no one had attempted to live in year-around before, which she named Bear Shack, in a remote area of Michi...

Happy Halloween   Yet Another Slice of Fear, book no. 3 in the horror series by Andrew Allen Smith Fear never truly fades, it evolves.   Sponsored by author LeAnn Kelley, Moravian Sons Distillery, Doc Chavent   In Yet Another Slice of Fear, Michigan author Andrew Allen Smith returns with a chilling new collection of psychological and supernatural tales that twist reality, morality, and the fragile...

  The Blade of Destruction takes place two years after the Creator's Temple. It sets Marty Evans on a course of discovery, learning the mysteries of the Goddess Zin, the sword he is cursed with, and his family's dark past.     Champ's Amazing Day is a children's book inspired by Parks' Dog Champ, whom he lost in June. It is a happy tale of Champ going to the store and the park. All Proceeds go to...

Immerse yourself in a world of magic, destiny, and adventure. Discover the rich landscapes, complex characters, and captivating lore of Iryvalya. Perfect for fans of epic fantasy, this series will enchant and thrill you from the first page to the last.   Sponsored by author LeAnn Kelley, Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent   The Tales of Iryvalya: Horizons - Nyrieve now carries the most dange...

Saugatuck Art in the Park Sept. 13, 2025, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by author LeAnne Kelley, Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent. Since 2016, Anna Donahue dedicated her time to sharing her business secrets to success with fellow artists. Over these last few years, Anna helped over 1,000 artists move from hobbyists to career artists who can make a living on their work. Her creation and conti...

Happy Labor Day weekend,   Switchers is a time-travel, coming-of-age thriller praised for its fast pacing and compelling characters.   Sponsored by author Robert Kamarowski, Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent.   It’s about a group of suburban teens in 1996 who get pulled into a time travel war against their adult selves, who time-travel by body swapping with their teen counterparts. They’re...

Steel meets saltwater. On the deck of the Coast Guard cutter Owasso, duty is a constant, and the sea is a relentless master. For Rat, a young deckhand, this voyage to Rio isn't just a job—it's a crucible. Sponsored by author Robert Kamarowski, Moravian Sons Distillery https://moraviansonsdistillery.com and Doc Chavent Amidst the grind of shipboard life, a brotherhood is forged. From the seasoned v...

For the two couples on the boat it felt like a vacation. It looked like a vacation. Heck, it even smelled like a vacation- but it was an elaborate trap. Sponsored by author Lauren Persons, Moravian Sons Distillery https://moraviansonsdistillery.com and Doc Chavent. To tip the scales in an ancient war, the plan demanded that at least one of the humans be sacrificed. If successful, this operation wo...

Searching for Jake - Rich Nelson's new book, and his first novel - tells the story of a closeted young athlete coming of age in a small Midwestern town of the 1970s.   Sponsored by Moravian Sons Distillery, Doc Chavent and author Lauren Persons.   Jake is a star hockey player in high school and college, fully immersed in a sport that is the epitome of masculinity. But the relentless voices in his...

 The Caving Grounds excavates the rubble of Negaunee, a small town in Upper Michigan hollowed by a century of mining. Sponsored by Moravian Sons Distillery, Doc Chavent and Author Lauren Perssons The extraction of hematite caused underground collapses and sinkholes; undermined neighborhoods were deemed unstable; homes, churches and even cemeteries were moved, and dangerous areas fenced. Thankfully...

Only a true journalist like Ann Berman could make the connection between an Adirondack chair and an obscure half Jewish, part Indigenous entrepreneur from Marquette in Michigan's Upper Peninsula who has been dead for close to 100 years. Sponsored by Modern History Press, Moravian Sons Distillery and  Doc Chavent.     Louis Graveraet Kaufman: The Fabulous Michigan Gatsby Who Conquered Wall Street,...

150 years of Detroit Sokol on July 19 & 20 Czech- American award-winning author Emma Palova will be signing her book Greenwich Meridian Memoir during the festival this weekend. Stop by to celebrate with us the Sokol anniversary during the 46th Annual Czech & Slovak Festival. Sponsored by Moravian Sons Distillery https://moraviansonsdistillery, Modern History Press, Doc Chavent and author L...

A Teacher’s Gift is a book of inspirational stories and reflections garnered from over three decades of classroom experience.  Sponsored by Modern History Press, Moravian Sons Distillery, Doc Chavent and authors Lisa Romence and Brian Talarczyk.     Each page provides insights into the complexities and challenges of a teacher’s typical day.  This book is a timeless resource that teachers can reach...

Happy Independence Day, let freedom ring. Children's author Lauren Persons is a firm believer in William Shakespeare's “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.”  Sponsored by Modern History Press, Moravian Sons Distillery https://moraviansonsdistillery and author Brian Talarczyk.   Lauren’s rich and varied roles as actor, director, playwright, newspaper columnist, teache...

In a powerful display of camaraderie, Michigan Authors have become a staple of the Lakeshore Art Festival coming to downtown Muskegon this weekend June 28 &29 on Clay Street. Sponsored by Modern History Press, Moravian Sons Distillery https://moraviansonsdistillery.com and authors Brian Talarczyk and Jennifer Raines. Stop by this weekend to support more than 20 authors who write in all genres...

In sixty short prose poems, Jon Stott, celebrates the timeless rhythms and unexpected events that mark the passage of the late spring and summer months beside a woodland lake in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Sponsored by Modern History Press, Moravian Sons Distillery https://moraviansonsdistillery.com, authors Brian Talarczyk ,Jennifer Raines and Caroline Topperman.   Beginning with his anticipation...

Happy Father's Day from the For the Love of Books Podcast with host author Emma Palova In this candid memoir, author Brian Talarczyk delves into his harrowing journey with bipolar disorder—a legacy he unknowingly inherited until his father’s sudden death in 2001. Sponsored by authors Brian Talarczyk, Jennifer Raines, Caroline Topperman and Lowell-based business Moravian Sons Distillery.   With vul...

No matter where you run, the past will find you… Kelly needs to enhance her resume. Why else would she accept a placement in Tullamore facing her phobia about country towns? Years ago, a rookie cop humiliated her during an illegal strip search. Sponsored by authors Jennifer Raines, Caroline Topperman and Moravian  Sons Distillery. Problem is, that former cop is now the deputy principal of her new...

Caroline Topperman's own move to Poland is a central part of Your Roots Cast a Shadow memoir as she grapples with her "Polish roots" while being a "Canadian by nature". Sponsored by author Caroline Topperman, Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent.   She experiences cultural differences, language barriers, and a growing awareness of the political climate in modern-day Poland, particularly the ri...

Britta, an eleven-year-old girl, has lived in soul-deep sorrow since her mother left their family. When Britta's father forgets her birthday, he decides to give her a dog as a late birthday gift. (Britta wants a cell phone.) They adopt Crash, an Australian shepherd from the local animal shelter in Sault Ste. Marie, a small city in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and their adventures begin. "A powerful...

WATCH THE RIVER. STAY OUT OF THE WOODS. AND WHATEVER YOU DO—DON’T FOLLOW THE LIGHTS. Listen in for a chance to win a signed book by Ryder Jones. Sponsored by Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent.     Westville was never the kind of town where people went missing— until the night thirteen-year-old Millie Thompson vanished without a trace. Hometown cop Casey Benson is no stranger to regret. When...

Hello everyone, Welcome to the special For the Love of Books Podcast episode featuring indie and small press authors with host author Emma Palova.   I would like to thank our sponsors Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent.   Today, we will be chatting about AI and its impact on authors and vice versa as we navigate this evolving landscape with rising anxiety and opportunity.   Leading our discu...

 Happy Easterl   Emily’s newest book, Parents—The Prophets of the Home, invites mothers and fathers to step into their God-given roles as culture-shapers and spiritual leaders in the home. Sponsored by @Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent   She aims to help families trade fear-based control for heart connection and raise children who know God’s voice and walk confidently in their Kingdom assi...

"You can't say the last evil person in this world was Hitler." Those were the words of Circuit Court Judge Timothy Kenny when he spoke of Ronald Lloyd Bailey, a Michigan serial killer serving a life sentence without parole.   During a sunny Labor Day weekend in 1985, thirteen-year-old Shawn Moore was kidnapped while riding his bike near his home in Brighton, Michigan. Still on edge from a series o...

"Healing and being healed are some of the most human of all activities, and Brown encourages us to dive deeply into their rivers."                                   Scott's Book Review In her new book Daughters of Green Mountain Gap, author Teri M. Brown dives deeply into the healing rivers of the main characters Granny Maggie, her daughter Carrie Ann, and granddaughter Josie May. Sponsored by Mor...