Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast

 "If kindness is only shown to people who are good....What would happen to those who are misunderstood?" When her teacher starts a kindness challenge, Star begins to notice that performing random acts of kindness is already her thing..or is it? Star decides to think outside of the box and do an act of kindness no one ever considers. But there is only one problem... What will everyone els...

Celebrate the heartwarming connection between grandmothers and grandchildren! An ideal present for Mother’s Day, Grandparent’s Day, or any occasion spent with Grandma—because every day with her is a celebration! Prepare for an unforgettable Christmas as a father unveils a remarkable secret to his son – the impending arrival of Great Grandma Buffalo! Overflowing with excitement, the young boy eager...

The curtain comes down on murder in OVERTURE TO MURDER, the third novel of the Julia Kogan Opera Mystery series. Julia heads to the San Francisco Opera, this time with her significant other, former NYPD detective Larry Somers, and their five-year-old daughter Rebecca. Julia is under inordinate amounts of pressure as she replaces the ailing concertmaster, Ben, who has suffered serious injuries in a...

Who says you can’t find love over a plate of mushroom ravioli? Rachel Prescott has always dated the wrong men. Each relationship begins with hope, but within months ends with “nope.” The harder she tries, the harder she fails. That is, until the new owner of Pier Ninety-Two, Miguel Rodriguez, spots her wallowing over her latest dating disaster in his restaurant. Easily smitten with the brown-haire...

Nicholas learns that when we take our skeletons out of our closet to dance every once in a while, we feel better about big, scary, and difficult to understand emotions. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Kate Sanders is an Accounting Supervisor, with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, and a passion for helping others heal from past trauma, particularly children.  Kate authored this book to help children learn how...

Who says you can’t find love over a plate of mushroom ravioli? Rachel Prescott has always dated the wrong men. Each relationship begins with hope, but within months ends with “nope.” The harder she tries, the harder she fails. That is, until the new owner of Pier Ninety-Two, Miguel Rodriguez, spots her wallowing over her latest dating disaster in his restaurant. Easily smitten with the brown-haire...

Eli is three years old. This spells trouble in the world of his brother, mother, and father. Will the family be able to survive his shenanigans? Eli is known as a "trash panda", "wrecking ball", and "sprinkle goblin". His seven- year- old brother, John, tells the story of Eli's chaotic and destructive journey into the unknown. Through it all, Eli comes out strong...

Listener Advisory: Mature Situations They are wary of trusting, but … passion has its own rules. Marketing manager, ANNA TURNER promised reliable, affordable childcare to co-workers under pressure. Proud of negotiating the perfect lease for her employer, a hostile takeover of the building steals her ideal premises. Architect and property-developer, HUNTER THOMPSON, smells betrayal on his father’s...

"Some people are born criminals. Others are driven to it." There could be a kernel of truth to that statement. Perhaps some people, ordinary, regular law-abiding citizens, are doing their part, working their jobs, when something happens that tilts their world. Consider Simon Ellis. A quiet, steady guy. He keeps his head down, always working in the background, taking care of business. Unt...

"The Mystery of the Vanishing Fish," is narrated by Bender, a charming and mischievous three-legged cat, that takes readers on an amusing adventure. In this tale, Bender and his brothers engage in one of their favorite activities - solving mysteries. The family owns a fish tank, which often catches Bender's interest as he tries to interact with the fish. On this particular day, Bender notices that...

In this fast-paced, suspenseful novel, journalist Alienor Crespo discovers a trove of irreplaceable books rescued from the flames of the Spanish Inquisition. Using her gift of second sight, Alienor exploits her knowledge of the past and present to confront extremists, who are bent on destroying all evidence of harmony between Christians, Muslims, and Jews in Medieval Spain. The future of the under...

Listener Advisory: Mature Situations She’s antiques royalty, he’s relentlessly modern. Master carpenter NIALL QUINN’s passion is creating bespoke furniture. Everything else comes second until his ex-fiancé ditches him when he gifts another creation to a friend, and he discovers his brother has been carrying his dead father debts. Niall’s self-respect demands he pay his share. He’s landed a prestig...

Cody is the new kid in Annie's class. With a purple belt in Quill Tae Kwondo and a love for pickleball, Cody is more amazing than carrot cake. As her class gets ready for their Valentine's Day party, Annie is worried. Her family doesn't celebrate Valentine's Day, which means she doesn't have something special to give Cody. Without a gift, she's sure that Cody won't like...

Short-tempered from the summer heat, Laya takes a vacation in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, far away from her family and friends. She travels to Paradise, Whitefish Point, and Tahquamenon Falls to see what animals and sights exist beyond the chicken yard. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jean Davis writes an array of speculative fiction, including short stories, a space opera series, stand-alone novels, and childr...

A Thrilling Epic Fantasy: Hutari: Scion of Prophet and CrownPrince Amani was born to rule the kingdom of Bussar and was blessed with supernatural strength and the power to control the elements. But his abilities come at a terrifying price—using them risks awakening the Kifu, an ancient undead evil that could plunge the world into eternal darkness. Exiled to protect his realm, Amani faces an imposs...

What does a s’more, a tent, and a campfire have in common? For Ryan Prescott, it’s a typical weekend camping trip. But for Tess Browning… it’s a recipe for the truth. Tess Browning earned the nickname Little Vixen for a reason. And she has no incentive to play by the rules anymore. Because why bother? All it ever did was trap her in a loveless marriage. Tossing faithfulness out the window, the onl...

A Madcap Mystery, California-Style Eddie London might be the worst detective in all of Summerport. Then again, he assures himself, it’s a pretty big city. But when Veronica Lawrence hires him to find her missing husband, Eddie sees his chance to transcend the low-stakes (and low-paying) cases that have thus far sustained his fledgling operation. As part of his unorthodox investigation, Eddie goes...

Born different than other chickens, Kay-Kay is picked on. Sad and lonely, she hopes that she'll find a home where she is loved. Based on the true story of Kay-Kay, author Jean Davis, and her flock of ducks and chickens. A picture book for all ages following the life of a special little chicken from hatching to seeking a new home. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jean Davis writes an array of speculative fiction,...

Intelligent, nostalgic and accessible free verse poems on themes including innocence, childhood, family, mature love, faith, place (Michigan and Lake Michigan) aging and acceptance. This first published book of poetry by a writer approaching his 70th birthday encourages others to pursue long-deferred dreams as well.    ABOUT THE AUTHOR: The roots of Joseph's writing are in The Great Isolation...

Listener Advisory: Language High school math teacher Ezra Pavic is having a hard time. His wife left him, his son barely tolerates him, and now he's being blindsided by something he never saw coming: the emotional spin cycle of parenting a parent. His mother Irene has dementia, and it's exhausting. Caring for her is a constant source of frustration, resentment, and guilt. Lots of guilt. Overwhelme...

Traveling in space with a pet chicken has its challenges. Jasper and Opal's first mission with their scientist parents is to study the world of Ishenor to see if it could be a home for humans. They travel to the planet's surface with Nugget, their pet chicken, to collect samples. Everyone has a job to do. While their parents explore the landscape, Opal gathers plants and Jasper collects rocks. Nug...

A narrative of cultural translation, identity, and belonging. The thrill of a new place fades quickly for Caroline Topperman when she moves from Vancouver to Poland in 2013. As she delves into her family’s history, tracing their migration through pre-WWII Poland, Afghanistan, Soviet Russia and beyond, she discovers the layers of their complex experiences mirror some of what she felt as she adapted...

About The Author:  Where other artists have many demons, Jon David has just the one: Morgalla. Born and raised in Southeast Michigan, he was a nerd long before it was ever popular. Inspired by many different elements of nerd culture; whether it be comics, movies, animation of all kinds, he created a misunderstood de-monic heroine trapped between worlds but drawn to fight evil and defend life. Now...

​Listener Advisory: Mature Situations, Mature Language, Explicit Sexual Content About the Author: Dirk Mourningwood is an emerging voice in the world of MM erotica, known for his bold storytelling and captivating characters. With a passion for exploring the depths of human desire and the complexities of male relationships, Dirk weaves tales that are both sensual and emotionally resonant. His writi...

About The Author:  Where other artists have many demons, Jon David has just the one: Morgalla. Born and raised in Southeast Michigan, he was a nerd long before it was ever popular. Inspired by many different elements of nerd culture; whether it be comics, movies, animation of all kinds, he created a misunderstood demonic heroine trapped between worlds but drawn to fight evil and defend life. Now h...