Living A Life Through Books

I describe my podcast journey, my podcast's mission, and talking about growing through author/reader interviews.

I continue my conversation with Erin Beaver as we discuss goals and then switch to character changes in books.  We are just two women, shooting the breeze. :-)

This series of conversations with my good friend Erin Beaver and myself, is just two women shooting the breeze in my closet.  We talk about our book goals and book memories.  This episode is part 1 of 10.

Have you ever looked at a book and decided against reading it because of size?  Have your tastes in books changed over time?  This episode is about just that.  Over time you may want to read the longer books and that may expose you to more genres.  Here are the Amazon links to some of the books I've mentioned.  I do get a few pennies for any purchases through these links a...

Dr. Ahmed continues her conversation with debut author Amy Voltaire.  Her book My Name is Erin, and My Mom is an Addict came out on April 27th.  WE talk more about characters and choices for the characters.  We conclude after Amy openly discusses her publishing journey.

SPOILER ALERT.  Dr. Ahmed talks with debut author Amy Voltaire.  Her book My Name is Erin, and My Mom is an Addict was released on April 27th.  Please join us for this 3rd part in the series (broken into 4 parts).  Today we'll talk about the book and some notable scenes and why Amy chose to write them that way.  The workings inside the mind of an author.

Dr. Ahmed talks with debut author Amy Voltaire.  Her book My Name is Erin, and My Mom is an Addict is coming out on April 27th.  Please join us for this second part in a 4 part series.  Amy talks about her favorite book, how it changed her life and more...

Dr. Ahmed talks with first time author Amy Voltaire.  Her book My Name is Erin, and My Mom is an Addict is coming out on April 27th.  Please join us for this series (broken into 4 parts).

Sometimes when you listen to audiobooks, you could face some "side effects" if you want to call it that.  I just happened to meet President Barack Obama!  Haha!  Take a listen.  #BarackObama, #TayariJones, #AnAmericanMarriage, #Audiobook.

Katie is a junior studying English and Secondary Education.  A life long reader with a love for young adult fiction, Katie is currently interning at Blue Dragon Publishing with a focus on developmental editing and publicity.  She also works as the assistant for the poet Laureate of Virginia.  Katie spoke at length to me about publishing, books, and writing.  This conversation w...

Katie is a junior studying English and Secondary Education.  A life long reader with a love for young adult fiction, Katie is currently interning at Blue Dragon Publishing with a focus on developmental editing and publicity.  She also works as the assistant for the poet Laureate of Virginia.  Katie spoke at length to me about publishing, books, and writing.  This conversation w...

Katie is a junior studying English and Secondary Education.  A life long reader with a love for young adult fiction, Katie is currently interning at Blue Dragon Publishing with a focus on developmental editing and publicity.  She also works as the assistant for the poet Laureate of Virginia.  Katie spoke at length to me about publishing, books, and writing.  This conversation w...

Katie is a junior studying English and Secondary Education.  A life long reader with a love for young adult fiction, Katie is currently interning at Blue Dragon Publishing with a focus on developmental editing and publicity.  She also works as the assistant for the poet Laureate of Virginia.  Katie spoke at length to me about publishing, books, and writing.  This conversation w...

Talking about the different library systems in the St. Louis area and using the Libby app for ebooks through the Kindle and also using Libby for audiobooks. #library, #audiobooks, #bookholds, #reading, #book goals, #livingalifethroughbooks

We discuss the pros and cons of book recommendations and peer pressures in reading. #livingalifethroughbooks, #bookgoals, #reading, #simonsinek, #startwithwhy, #kristenhannah, #Thegreatalone, #FredrickBackman, #Amancalledove.

Christopher Todd is a friend of mine.  He's a fascinating person who is very well read and full of knowledge.  He's a priest, a pastor, a chaplain, a nurse, a former radio copywriter and production director, an amateur actor, a ventriloquist, a blogger, and an all-round curious person.  #livingalifethroughbooks, #reading, #christophertodd, #dangerousdoses, #katherineeban, #rodneysta...

Christopher Todd is a friend of mine.  He's a fascinating person who is very well read and full of knowledge.  He's a priest, a pastor, a chaplain, a nurse, a former radio copywriter and production director, an amateur actor, a ventriloquist, a blogger, and an all-round curious person.  #livingalifethroughbooks, #reading, #christophertodd, #billbryson, #harrydresden, #jimbutcher

Christopher Todd is a friend of mine.  He's a fascinating person who is very well read and full of knowledge.  He's a priest, a pastor, a chaplain, a nurse, a former radio copywriter and production director, an amateur actor, a ventriloquist, a blogger, and an all-round curious person.  #livingalifethroughbooks, #reading, #christophertodd, #kindle, #jonathanhaidt, #therighteousmind,...

Christopher Todd is a friend of mine.  He's a fascinating person who is very well read and full of knowledge.  He's a priest, a pastor, a chaplain, a nurse, a former radio copywriter and production director, an amateur actor, a ventriloquist, a blogger, and an all-round curious person.  #livingalifethroughbooks, #reading, #cslewis, #sherlockholmes, #christophertodd

Breaking down reading through a book vs an eReader and some helpful suggestions about audiobooks also.  #reading #ereader #audiobooks #scrolls #historyofbooks #codices #books #livingalifethroughbooks

This is about travel and chasing bookstores and libraries.  One never knows what one might discover. #travel #bookstores #libraries #trinity college #MalogMenning #Reykjavik #feminism #coffeeshops

This episode is about comparing to read piles with others and essentially book shaming.

I talk about reading goals and possible goal options with books in the upcoming year. #reading #livingalifethroughbooks #bookgoals #2019popsugarchallenge #genregoals

This episode explores past goals, things I've learned from them and future goal setting. The list of all the books I've read in 2018 (until this recording) is also included in this episode.

Christmas Special. It's also the last episode of the season and the year. It's about books as gifts and possible Christmas reading traditions.