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“The Characters write their own story. I don’t tell them where to go and what to do. They tell me what to write…” Welcome to our first episode of RedPubPod in 2024! This edition is a true gem. Our spotlight is on author and poet Les Brown, a North Carolina native with roots deeply embedded in the Appalachian soil. In his latest book published by Redhawk Publications, "Iron Bridge Sunday and Other...

'Tis the season, y'all! It's RedPubPod's End of Year 2023 Wrap-Up Edition! Lots of books are mentioned in this podcast episode. Learn about what we have published, which books are up for end-of-year awards, how not to get ripped off when publishing your book, a nice little discount code to get you 20% off of all books, plus what new titles are up on deck for 2024! Keep in mind this episode was tap...

... The Ultimate Love Song to a Small Southern Town in Poetry & Photography Join us in this engaging podcast as we probe into the creative minds of North Carolina’s renowned poet Scott Owens and acclaimed photographer C. Joe Young. Joining forces once again, they have created a heartfelt book brimming with evocative poems and stunning photographs entitled, “‘Round Here.” Together, they weave a...

You never know what you will learn listening to a RedPubPod episode. Not only do we have the distinct honor of interviewing San Francisco Bay native and current Hendersonville, NC resident, Tony Robles , but we also learn about old Flintstone references. If ever there was someone worthy of the title Grand Poobah, it’s Tony. And while we joke, you can’t deny that Tony has a sublime connection with...

Welcome to RedPubPod’s episode featuring Ken Harbert , a Pittsburgh native with a poetic soul and an extraordinary life journey. In his inspiring collection of poems entitled "Our Paths in Life," Ken shares a love song to his experiences, the places he's been, and the remarkable people he's encountered along the way. Prepare to embark on a poetic adventure unlike any other, as Ken's background def...

Sherrie Hartsoe Sigmon knows the importance of this phrase more than anyone. She grew up in Rhodhiss, North Carolina. Her voice is formed there, and when you combine her passion for her hometown, and her superb writing and research skills, you get the penultimate history of a small village town that is uniquely located in two counties where a river runs through it. Today’s podcast we welcome autho...

Welcome! This pod is personal. This unique podcast is where the RP staff get to riff a bit, and poke fun at one another while sharing about interesting books we have done and a few that are in the pipeline. We get reflective while having a positive outlook about our accomplishments in the first half of 2023! You will want to listen to this one to learn about our newer books out now, a few books to...

Welcome to a Special Furniture Manufacturing Edition of Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! Redhawk Publications' newest book, Richard Eller’s “Well Crafted: The History of Furniture Manufacturing in Western North Carolina” has put a spotlight not just on owners and upper management, but also on the workers that make the industry tick! In this episode of RedPubPod, Richard interviews former...

Welcome to a Special Furniture Manufacturing Edition of Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! In this special episode of RedPubPod, Mitchell Gold, co-founder of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams , shares his inspiring journey in the home furnishing industry. He discusses his New Jersey roots, his first job in the Home Furnishing Department of NYC’s famed Bloomingdale’s, his coming out during a pivo...

Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! Redhawk Publications is honored to have as their guest on this episode author, historian, professor and Redhawk Publications Executive Director, Richard Eller. In this episode, we learn about Richard's newest book, "Well-Crafted: The History of Furniture Manufacturing in Western North Carolina." Richard freely shares his admiration for the i...

Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! Redhawk Publications is honored to have as its guest, Rhodney Honeycutt, author of Long Guns and Great Fishing Runs . When Redhawk Publications had a chance to publish a book by a local avid hunter, fisherman, and all-around international outdoorsman, we were all in! Catawba County resident and nationally known outdoorsman, Rhodney Honeycutt...

Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! Redhawk Publications is honored to have as its virtual guest, poet Mike James. Today’s co-hosts, Robert & Tim, chat with Tennessee poet, Mike James, about his newest collection of poetry, Back Alley Saints at the Tiki Bar , published by Redhawk Publications. You will hear some intriguing retrospective comments from Mike, including that t...

Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! Redhawk Publications is excited to have in the studio a very special author: Austin Allran. Join today’s hosts, Richard , Patty , and Tim as they converse with author and Hickory, NC native, Austin Allran, about the writing journey that led to his first novel, The Legends of the Isle of Cats. Our hosts were so engaged in Austin’s fascinating...

Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! Redhawk Publications is honored to have in the studio two special guests: Ron Toler, USAF – Retired and NC Veterans Writing Alliance Foundation Project Coordinator, and Stephen Henderson, USMC – Retired and NC Veterans Writing Alliance Foundation Project Coordinator. Join us as hosts Richard and Robert chat with Ron Toler and Stephen Henders...

Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! Redhawk Publications is honored to have in the studio special guest Cassidy Collins. Not only is Cassidy the newest fiction author in the Redhawk Publications stable, but she is a colleague: Cassidy is a creative staff member in the Redhawk Communications department at Catawba Valley Community College here in Hickory, North Carolina. Join us...

Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! Redhawk Publications is pleased to have in the studio special guest Scott Owens. Scott's 18th publication will come out in November of 2022 and he's already working on his 19th! Our hosts get a chance to slow the prolific poet down to share what inspires his poetry as well as to give a few tips for new writers. Questions from the North Carol...

Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! Redhawk Publications is honored to have as their guest on this episode author, actor, and artist, Fiely Matias. In this episode, Filey shares his perspective on life as an artist and how defying “NO” helps him become even more creative. Don’t ever tell Fiely NO, in short. He’ll prove ya wrong! Fiely discusses the journey that led him to writ...

Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! Redhawk Publications is honored to have as their guest on this episode author/performer, Mary Jo Pehl. You might know her from her stand-up, comedic writing, or her lengthy work with Mystery Science Theater 3000, but we just know her as the kind, bright author of a funny and touching memoir, Dumb, Dumb, Dumb: My Mother's Book Reviews. Mary J...

Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! It’s always pleasant when we have guests like Paul Jones in the studio. Not only does he share how you might want to read his poetry, but he gives you hints on how you might want to read poetry in general. “You need not know that” was a recurring theme during the RedPubPod’s discussion with the author. In short, it’s okay to read and feel ho...

Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! This year marks the 60th anniversary of Catawba Valley Community College 's first graduating class. In recognition of this seminal milestone, a new book, Nimble and Tenacious: The History of Catawba Valley Community College , looks back on all that has made the institution an essential part of the region it serves. The book is produced by Re...

Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! This year marks the 60th anniversary of Catawba Valley Community College 's first graduating class. In recognition of this seminal milestone, a new book, Nimble and Tenacious: The History of Catawba Valley Community College , looks back on all that has made the institution an essential part of the region it serves. The book is produced by Re...

Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! Today the Redhawk crew discusses with author Steve Hill his new book Author of the newly released book: “In the Shadow of the Clock: The History of the Square, Statesville, North Carolina, 1790 – 1990 ” which presents the history of a unique part of downtown Statesville located in the Foothills of North Carolina. In addition to chatting abou...

Redhawk Publications speaks with Morganton, NC poet, Kyra Freeman . Her first poetry collection, Second Life: Poems of Re-emerging, came out in April 2021. Get to know Kyra, her background, her inspirations, and most importantly, get to know her poetry! Kyra reads her award-winning poem as well as a few others. Get Kyra Freeman's book Second Life: Poems of Re-emerging here ! Go to the Redhawk Publ...

Memoir author Dr. Ric Vandett is interviewed by the RedPubPod crew on his first book, "Hurdles - Surviving Difficult Times" published by Redhawk Publications . Ric's journey from War Veteran, DJ, Educator to Author is just that... a journey! And along his journey, the lessons he learned have taught him life lessons. Through his memoir, he teaches others how to overcome life's Hurdles! In addition...

“Special needs. Addiction. Divorce. Righteous grandmas. Overwhelmed parents. One kid in the closet and another on the road as a showgirl. How can it all be happening in the same family?” This podcast features an extensive interview with Redhawk Publication ’s fiction author, Greg Triggs . Author of the newly released book, “That Which Makes Us Stronger” has a compelling and very humorous story tha...