Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast

This Christian novella, written for eight to twelve-year-olds, tells the story of a sixth-grade boy’s struggles with his teacher/soccer coach, culminating in learning a great lesson after the first game of the season.      ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Bill Shaul, a longtime resident of the Metro Detroit area. Since graduating from Maranatha Baptist Bible College (now Maranatha Baptist University), he has ser...

This Christian mystery/romance novel tells the story of an elite police unit responsible for providing secure transportation of prisoners and other ‘at risk’ individuals to and from various locations. The leader of this unit is the revenge target of an unknown person. With the help of his new romantic interest, he hopes to unravel this plot before he becomes the victim of Consuming Revenge .     ...

The Journey of Tanis weaves a interesting narrative that delves into the precipice of annihilation. As a catastrophic Gamma Ray Burst (GRB) hurtles relentlessly toward Earth, threatening to obliterate all life, a web of conspiracies envelops the impending catastrophe. At the heart of this cosmic turmoil is Brianna Alsobrooks, a retired astronaut seeking solace in civilian life, only to be thrust b...

Dive into a world where eerie shadows linger, laughter echoes in unexpected places, and spine-tingling chills are just a page away. Ghost, Gags, and Grim Tales is a spellbinding collection of 22 short stories that invites readers to explore the full spectrum of storytelling—from haunting ghostly encounters to light-hearted parodies and heart-pounding scares. Perfect for fans of the macabre, the ab...

Listener Advisory: Language Getting old doesn’t have to be boring—especially when murder’s on the itinerary. Hy Reynolds has always been a good listener… whether he should be or not. Eugenia Drye is a widow, and there is very “widow” she doesn’t know about her neighbors. When their intrepid nosiness prompts their exasperated families to mention the “H word”—the home—the plucky pensioners take matt...

Murder wasn’t in the cards for Zoe Romano… until it was. Zoe Romano gave up front-page crime for fine wine, trading the chaos of New York City for the quiet charm of Mystic, Connecticut. Now, she runs Read Between the Vines, a cozy bookshop-slash-wine bar where the biggest scandal is usually who finished the last bottle of merlot. That is, until the town psychic turns up dead—with a tarot card stu...

LISTENER ADVISORY: Strong Language, Mature Situations, Violence A cruise to Antarctica turns deadly when a crew member is murdered, revealing a sinister plot to control the riches at the bottom of the world, and the power that comes with it. A group of strangers must uncover who is willing to destroy a continent for money and power. A fierce battle for the planet is brewing. The entire human race...

LISTENER ADVISORY: Violence, Mature Situations Inverted. Surviving The Upside-down World. Up is down. Back is forward. Last is first. Weak is strong. Twenty-five years after surviving the collision of worlds in Charity's Fire, the next generation has been trained to lead the underground. Then, the eldest runs away to Mars to escape the demands of leadership, and the second in command turns int...

AJ Walker has built a life around balance and responsibility, raising twelve-year-old twin boys while managing her work from home and maintaining a friendly relationship with her ex-husband. Her days are full, her plans carefully drawn, and her heart safely guarded. Until she joins a local walking group and everything begins to change. What starts as a simple way to get healthier becomes a path to...

LISTENER ADVISORY: Violence; Mature Situations The enemy of her enemy might be just the tool Anastassia Kazan needs to remove the Jalvian invaders from the Verian space station she calls home. Working out a treaty between the Jalvians and the Verian people is the highlight of Anastassia's military career. Just when station life seems to be settling into a tolerable accord, a spy from the Jalvi...

Woof, woof-let's go! Meet Lola and Sophie, two adorable pups who are ready to take your little one on a joyful ABC adventure. From barking and belly rubs to jumping, snuggling, wagging tails, and catching ZZZZs, each page introduces a new letter through playful doggy antics and sweet opposite pairs that delight early readers. Inspired by two real-life dogs-Lola, a glamorous chihuahua with a bi...

LISTENER ADVISORY: Violence, Mature Situations A new sweet and spicy romance sprinkled with suspense! Ava Ellis, a glamorous, former A-list actress is trying to rebuild her career when a shadowy threat forces her into hiding – and under heavy protection. Her high-profile brother calls in a favor and hires a trio of elite operatives to keep her safe. Leading them is Mace: a despondent former specia...

LISTENER ADVISORY: Violence, Strong Language, Substance Use, Mentions of Child Endangerment/Exploitation A hidden enemy resurfaces with a plan that could shatter the balance of the universe... Richard's masked organization has returned, aiming to seize control of the elementals to absorb their powers. To stop them, Ferenc and Olivia must reawaken their full abilities—but the only one who can h...

Meet Aria—a curious, spirited girl who thinks waiting is a rule invented by adults. From long lunch lines to crispy dosas, nothing seems to move fast enough for her! But when her grandmother, Paati, gifts her a tiny notebook called The Patience Project , Aria is about to discover that patience isn’t boring—it’s a superpower. Through unexpected challenges like a flooded science fair experiment, tal...

Over the past twenty-five years, five friends reunite for their annual week-long getaway of comradery and adventure. This year, however, Glen Feffley suggested something different; a lake house in the quiet Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. It's quite a departure from their usual trips. Eagles Point is a small town in rural America. Weathered signs hang above storefronts along its idyll...

This Christmas, DJ Yeti drops the beat—lights burst, the Arctic roars, kids go wild. A winter rave explodes as a soft-hearted DJ returns home and finally shines. Packed with heart, humor, snowy magic, and retro-holiday art, this rare Christmas story delights both kids and exhausted grown-ups. Perfect for ages 3–8—and everyone in the room. DJ Yeti and the Full Moon Party isn’t just a book—it’s the...

A young girl is expecting a quiet, peaceful beach day of reading--but she's in for some disappointment. It turns out elephants love to play, especially at the beach! At first, the girl is annoyed when the elephants break her beach chair. Then, they block her sun amidst other loud and distracting shenanigans. Soon, though, the girl becomes intrigued by the elephants' playful nature. She sti...

LISTENER ADVISORY: MATURE THEMES, MATURE LANGUAGE Shimmer makes you forget—until it takes everything. In the near-future and rain-soaked New Albion, shimmer is both escape and enslavement—and the Bureau for Virtue, always watching, ensures the world stays hooked. Anouk Walker only wanted to survive until her next fix. But when a Bureau raid tears her closest friend away, she’s pulled into a Resist...

LISTENER ADVISORY: MATURE LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS Thirty-Nine transgressive short stories that are raw, relatable, and fearlessly honest. Welcome to this nostalgic museum of girlhood, where eleven self-loathing and self-destructive girls are on display. Watch as feelings of confusion, rebellion, and a desire to belong turn them into defiant women, unruly mothers, and unsavory wives. Roman leaves p...

LISTENER ADVISORY: MATURE LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS Girls are taxes. Women are city limits. You are on the precipice of womanhood and have become obsessed with an ex-convict, Roman. She introduces you to the dangerous and honest side of life that no one else has been able to. As she unapologetically places you in scandalous situations, you begin making self-destructive decisions. Depending on which...

LISTENER ADVISORY: VIOLENCE, DEATH No throne, no crown! Adana and Kiffen have retreated to the Border Keep like the refugees who swarm to them. With Maligon ensconced in Moniah and Kiffen's stepmother controlling Elwar, the last of the Four Kingdoms has fallen to the traitor's plots. All seems lost. Now they must place their trust in the one-time tavern wench, Shana, as she struggles to convince t...

Not All Beasts Hide in the Dark! The Nature of the Beast is a spellbinding tapestry of speculative short fiction, where shadows slink and truths unravel. Between these covers, beasts roam-scaled and winged, furred and fanged, creeping through underbrush or beneath skin. Dragons take flight. Shifters fight instinct. Spiders weave silent traps. Insects whisper destruction. And often, at the edge of...

 LISTENER ADVISORY: STRONG LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE Thomas Vale is a Homeland Security intel analyst on loan to the FBI, and his ‘investigation is going up in flames, literally.  Months of research led him to a meeting between the Blue Panzers, a domestic terror cell of white supremacist cops, and their mysterious leader known only as “Malleus.”  When the house Thom tracked them to explodes in a ball of...

LISTENER ADVISORY: STRONG LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE, MTURE SITUATIONS Thomas Vale was a math prodigy, expert gambler, and promising CIA recruit.  And his act was nearly flawless.  But when his secret was revealed – that he’d been masking high-functioning autism – his career in clandestine operations was over before it began. Or so he thought. Years later, when a former mentor resurfaces with a hand-tailo...

Who do you trust, when everything falls apart? Attacked as she travels home to Moniah for her coronation, Princess Adana struggles to hold onto her kingdom. Driven from her heavily guarded caravan by soldiers she previously thought loyal, Adana follows the lead of the royal giraffes and flees to a small farming village just inside the border of Moniah. Separated in the attack, her betrothed, Princ...