Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast

About The Author: D.A. Reed (Deborah Reed) writes young adult novels—from page-turning thrillers to stories based on challenges children and adults face every day. Her stories have garnered the attention of readers and fellow authors alike. Since 2016, author Johnathan Rand has invited her to be a writing instructor at his Author Quest writing camp for young writers. She was also asked to present...

Indie Reads Aloud Radio: Conversation Frenzy, The First I love hearing stories read aloud… and I also enjoy talking with authors and illustrators about their craft. I’m interested to learn where they get their ideas, how they go about their process, and what they think about current industry trends. Indie Reads Aloud Conversations is my opportunity to indulge in those discussions. I get to learn m...

About The Author: Linda Hansen grew up in St. Louis and currently lives in Florida. She works in watercolor and acrylics. Her style is often filled with bold color and though her work is not abstract, it is often thought of as being like the work done by the Fauve artists of Paris. Linda’s work background is diverse but for 25 years she was the Executive Director of a non-profit. During this time...

About The Author: It could be said Nicole Patrice Thomas was born with a book in her hand. Reading has always been her favorite pastime, whether a physical copy or an eBook, she is never far from a current read. That love led to her creating a world where anything is possible with enough faith. Book Title: The Flower Girl Genre: Children’s Fiction Book Synopsis: Grace is learning about Obedience....

About The Author: Kathleen is a Texas gal. Except for an eighteen-month hiatus living in New York City after college, she lived in the Lone Star State continuously for fifty years. Since then, Texas has been hit and miss—a little hit, but a heck of a lot of miss. There was a time when she thought she would happily die in Austin, Texas. But circumstances and weather—especially weather—changed that....

LISTENER ADVISORY: TEEN SUICIDE About The Author: D.A. Reed (Deborah Reed) writes young adult novels—from page-turning thrillers to stories based on challenges children and adults face every day. Her stories have garnered the attention of readers and fellow authors alike. Since 2016, author Johnathan Rand has invited her to be a writing instructor at his Author Quest writing camp for young writers...

About The Author: In 2021, the second year of the global pandemic, Tom Tracy, like so many of us, found a new passion – writing children’s stories. Inspired by his now 5-year-old daughter’s curiosity for the world around her, Tom embarked on his story-telling journey. Tom’s books are necessary contributions in the world of children’s literature. There are precious few children’s books that help ki...

About The Author: Sally Valentine is a native of Rochester, New York, and has spent many years in the Rochester City School District as both a student and a teacher. While growing up, she lived in Rochester and spent a great deal of time at her grandmother’s farm in Orleans County. She attended SUNY at Albany for a BS in math education and then taught for 25 years. She also has an MS from Nazareth...

About The Author: Michael Samerdyke was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a graduate of the Odyssey Writers Workshop and has won the Lonesome Pine Short Story Contest twice, for "Snowman" and "The Rest of the Way Home," and the Appalachian Heritage Writers Symposium contest for "The Frankenstein Doll." He currently lives and writes in southwestern Virginia. Title: Toys and ‘Toons Genre: Fantasy/Humor...

About The Author: Sandra Rose Simmons’ debut novel, “Moon Glow” was published in 2016.  Her short story “The Hobo Shack” won the 2017 Tempe Community Writing Contest for adult fiction and is featured in Tempe Writers Forum, Volume 3. A former teacher, social worker, administrator, and consultant, Sandra is inspired by people and their struggles to not only survive but thrive and find meaning...

About The Author: Holly Ash is the author of the underwater science fiction series The Journey Missions and the eco terrorism story Cleansing Rain . She has worked for the last fifteen years as an Environmental Engineer after receiving degrees in Environmental Science and English Literature from Central Michigan University. Holly lives in the metro Detroit area with her husband and two tiny people...

About The Author: In 2021, the second year of the global pandemic, Tom Tracy, like so many of us, found a new passion – writing children’s stories. Inspired by his now 5-year-old daughter’s curiosity for the world around her, Tom embarked on his story-telling journey. Tom’s books are necessary contributions in the world of children’s literature. There are precious few children’s books that help ki...

JUNIOR DETECTIVE TRIVIA EPISODE #2 Listen closely and take notes. Then, attend the special Launch Event live, on September 30, 2022. Points are awarded for every correct answer. Visit the HERE to learn more! About The Author: R.L. Fink grew up in Topanga, California as the eldest of three. An avid listener, then reader of detective stories, the only thing better than writing detective novels would...

JUNIOR DETECTIVE TRIVIA EPISODE #1 Listen closely and take notes. Then, attend the special Launch Event live, on September 30, 2022. Points are awarded for every correct answer. Visit the HERE to learn more! About The Author: R.L. Fink grew up in Topanga, California as the eldest of three. An avid listener, then reader of detective stories, the only thing better than writing detective novels would...

About The Author: Mark Love lived for many years in the metropolitan Detroit area, where crime and corruption are always prevalent. As a former freelance reporter, Mark honed his writing skills covering features and hard news. He is the author of the Jamie Richmond romance mysteries , Devious, Vanishing Act and Fleeing Beauty , and the novella Stealing Haven . The short story, Don’t Mess with the...

About The Author: It could be said Nicole Thomas was born with a book in her hand. Reading has always been her favorite pastime, whether a physical copy or an eBook, she is never far from a current read. That love led to her creating a world where anything is possible with enough faith. Title: Shadows of Elhaanai : Wleia's Tale Genre: YA Christian Fantasy ​ Book Synopsis: Three women, Two sons, on...

About The Author: Amy Klco wrote her first book in 4thgrade when she was only ten. The book, Where Am I?, won second place in a writing competition in school, and on that day, Amy decided that she wanted to be a writer. It's taken her years of writing and learning and dreaming, but she now has eight books published, four of which can be found in the Mystekos Fantasy Series. Amy has Bachelor's Degr...

About The Author: Boyana has been publishing workbooks, guided journals, and planners for over two years. She has recently ventured out on the journey of becoming a children's book author. After reading many books with her two kids and inventing countless stories for them, she took a leap of faith by making some of those stories into actual books. Her goal is to create wholesome books that will in...

LISTENER ADVISORY: Strong Language About The Author: As an attorney and civil justice advocate, author Mark M. Bello draws upon over 40 years of courtroom experience in his Zachary Blake Legal Thriller Series. A Michigan native, Mark received his B.A. in English Literature from Oakland University and his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. After working extremely high-profile legal cases,...

About The Author: Clay Boura is a loving husband and father of three residing in The Mitten State. At an early age, Clay developed a love for the arts. Whether he was creating new cartoon characters or writing wild, imaginative stories, he knew that some day art would become a part of his future. And over the years, his love and passion for the arts has continued to grow. Originally, Clay's dream...

Listener Advisory: Adult Situations, Violence, and Language About The Author: James Michels was born and raised in southeast Michigan. Even when he was a child, he loved to read and had an active imagination. Some of his favorite reading topics were true crime and crime fiction. In 2015, he joined the Department of Corrections as an officer. Currently, he lives in Michigan and enjoys reading, play...

This Book is LGBTQ+ Friendly About The Author: Amy Klco wrote her first book in 4thgrade when she was only ten. The book, Where Am I?, won second place in a writing competition in school, and on that day, Amy decided that she wanted to be a writer. It's taken her years of writing and learning and dreaming, but she now has eight books published, four of which can be found in the Mystekos Fantasy Se...

About The Author: Jordan J. Scavone created his first picture book at about six years old. This first book, written and drawn (well, stenciled), was titled The Animals Look For Food . It was about, well, animals looking for food. Though not the most well-thought-out (or well-written) book of all time, this planted seeds for the future. After receiving his undergraduate degree in Children's Literat...

About The Author: Yvonne Rediger was born in Saskatchewan, lived and worked in northern Manitoba, Alberta, New Brunswick, and Vancouver Island, British Columbia. She currently writes from her home in rural Saskatchewan. Yvonne has been writing since she was in her teens. Her favourites genres are Mystery, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, and Romance. Each with a bit of humour. She is member of the Saska...

LISTENER ADVISORY: Strong Language About The Author: Holly Ash is the author of the underwater science fiction series The Journey Missions and the eco-terrorism story Cleansing Rain. She has worked for the last fifteen years as an Environmental Engineer after receiving degrees in Environmental Science and English Literature from Central Michigan University. Holly lives in the metro Detroit area wi...