Dr. Shahnaz Ahmed

Living A Life Through Books

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Welcome to Living A Life Through Books. This podcast is about a life-changing journey. The journey of starting, sustaining, and learning from the habit of reading.

Author

Dr. Shahnaz Ahmed

Category

Arts

Podcast website

www.shahnazahmed.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Author Conversations - Samantha Robichaud, final part 15.08.2019

Samantha Robichaud talks about ideas she has for future books.  She talks about the publishing journey and the cover art of her book A Deception in the Shadows, Gerica's Tale.  You can purchase her book using the link below: https://amzn.to/2YonocB

Author Conversations - Samantha Robichaud, part 3 12.08.2019

In this episode Samantha Robichaud talks about what inspires her to write and gives us some writing inspiration in return.  Samantha Robichaud's first book Deception in the Shadows, Gerica's Tale is available on Amazon.  To purchase a copy, click on the link below: https://amzn.to/2YonocB

Author Conversations - Samantha Robichaud, part 2 08.08.2019

We delve into the process of writing a novel and of course, Samantha Robichaud's hope and dreams for her book and for her future as an author.  Samantha is a first time author and her book Deception in the Shadows, Gerica's Tale is available on Amazon.  Click the link below to purchase a copy of her book: https://amzn.to/2YonocB

Author Conversations - Samantha Robichaud, part 1 06.08.2019

We discuss Samantha Robichaud's young adult novel, A Deception in the Shadows, Gerica's Tale.  As a first time novelist, through this series Samantha talks about her journey through reading and writing.  Click on the link below to purchase Samantha's book: https://amzn.to/2YonocB

Episode 48 - With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility 05.08.2019

I discuss our power of reading and our responsibilities through it.  I bring up reading the whole book vs the summary.  I talk about Atul Gawande's Checklist Manifesto and how a summary cannot really do the book justice. #atulgawande #checklistmanifesto #harrypotter #checklists #gratitude #reading

Episode 47 - I want to be 29.07.2019

A personal episode about considering a speaking career and a book that can possibly help. #Reading, #Speaking, #motivationalspeaker, #books, #tedtalks, #TED

Author Conversations International - Andrew Segal, Part 4 (final) 25.07.2019

The author of The Lyme Regis Murders, talks to me from London about writing, favorite authors, his new book The Lyme Regis Murders and his experiences in life that propelled him forward.  This is the final part.

Author Conversations International - Andrew Segal, Part 3 24.07.2019

The author of The Lyme Regis Murders, talks to me from London about writing, favorite authors, his new book The Lyme Regis Murders and his experiences in life that propelled him forward.  This is part 3/4.

Author Conversations International - Andrew Segal, Part 2 23.07.2019

The author of The Lyme Regis Murders, talks to me from London about writing, favorite authors, his new book The Lyme Regis Murders and his experiences in life that propelled him forward.  This is part 2/4.

Author Conversations International - Andrew Segal, Part 1 22.07.2019

The author of The Lyme Regis Murders, talks to me from London about writing, favorite authors, his new book The Lyme Regis Murders and his experiences in life that propelled him forward.  This is part 1/4.

Closet Conversations, part 10 (final part) - Growth through reading 18.07.2019

In this last episode of this series of closet conversations, Erin and I discuss books and how it influences our culture and our perception of cultures. #adichie #culture #readingnonwhitecharacters #growth #forgiveness #humanness #acceptance #empathy.

Closet Conversations, part 9 - Essence of Me 16.07.2019

We talk about books that we identify with and essentially gives a snap shot of who we are. #books #bookconversations #bookindentity #inspire #essenceofme

Episode 40 - Why do you read? 15.07.2019

We discuss an instagram post that had me all riled up and had me re-thinking egos, judgement calls, and basically why I read.  No filters here!  Yikes!

Author Conversations - Christian Sterling, final episode 11.07.2019

This is our final installment of my conversation with author Christian Sterling.  Sterling has written Gems of Elsana, Into the Wildbarrens and it releases on July 17, 2019.  In this episode, Sterling talks about books he has personally enjoyed and his favorite characters.  Don't miss this amazing book.  It's a fun read.

Author Conversations - Christian Sterling, part 3 10.07.2019

Minor SPOILER alerts in this one also.  Sterling discusses his writing journey, the cover art to the book and fonts.  Of course, we continue talking about characters and scenes in his book Gems of Elsana, Into the Wildbarrens.

Author Conversations - Christian Sterling, part 2 09.07.2019

Minor SPOILER alert in this episode.  We are talking about Christian Sterling's book, The Gems of Elsana and diving into some scenes.  We talk about characters, their choices and much more.  For anyone who has read the book or wants to read it, this is a fun interview series for you, just like the book.

Author Conversations - Christian Sterling, part 1 08.07.2019

Talking with author of Gems of Elsana, Christian Sterling.  This is a fantasy novel that is getting released on July 17, 2019.  Christian talks about the book, the characters, the journey of writing.  This is part 1 of a 4 part series.

Closet Conversations, part 8 - Self-help and hidden books 04.07.2019

We talk about the self-help genre and also books that we would not want to be caught dead with. #selfhelp #atomichabits #50shadesofgrey #lilacgirls

Closet Conversations, part 7 - Question of change 02.07.2019

How do you inspire change in others and interesting book memories. #change #inspirechange #inspire #harrypotterbook5 #bookmemory #airport #dayofrelease

Closet Conversations, part 6 - Privilege of reading 27.06.2019

We talk about doomsday scenario, if Erin was allowed only one book to read.  Also talked about a true book story from a prison.  And we just go with the flow with this conversation and go where the wind takes us.  Enjoy.

Closet Conversations, part 5 - Closet Dreams 24.06.2019

Myself and my friend Erin are in my closet, with one microphone, chatting about crazy book podcast dream scenarios.  We also talk about TBRs, ARCs, and Goodreads giveaways.  Just some closet dreams.

Episode 31 - Data Gift 17.06.2019

Here are some gift ideas for your bookish person.  What gift would I like for my birthday? #bookishgifts #birthdaygifts #anchor #anchordata #happybirthday #birthdaypodcast #gifts #bookgift #amazongiftcard #barnesandnoble #barnesandnoblegiftcard #tea #honey #microphone #blueyeti

Episode 30 - Hold on Tight 10.06.2019

Let's talk about our humanness and imperfections.  Dealing with life's ups and downs. #dowhatmatters, #dowhateverittakes, #nevergiveup, #keepreading, #lifeupsanddowns, #thereadinglife

Closet Conversations, part 4 - Books 1, Facebook 0 06.06.2019

In this episode Erin discusses her strategies for reading and how she plans to conquer her reading goals.

Closet Conversations, part 3 - Libby this, Shampoo that 03.06.2019

We continue our conversation talking about reading the same author, the Libby app (again) and we manage to end on dry shampoo!

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