Roundy's Rants, Raves and Reviews

This is a video about Healing yourself and others through Writing with Tina Djuretic In this episode of Roundy’s Rants, Raves and Reviews, host Roundy interviews author Tina DJuretic about her writing journey from two adult books—a memoir and a guide on healing—to her first children’s book released June 11 about bullying. Tina shares how childhood abuse, generational trauma, and a difficult breaku...

Barbie Van Cott’s Miraculous Journey: From Jewish Upbringing to Faith, Service, and a New Book Live on Facebook and Zoom, Roundy interviews newly published author Barbie Van Cott, who shares her Jewish upbringing in California, lifelong questions about God and purpose, and a commitment to service. She recounts painful bullying in high school, her search for belonging, and a pivotal prayer that led...

This is a video about Embracing Love's Virtues with author Heather Lyn Davis Host Tanya Roundy interviews author Heather Lynn Davis, a mother of eight (six adopted), about her path from publishing a family oral-heritage story as an “accidental author” to writing children’s books that teach through stories, including Into Justin’s World about her adopted son with autism and four traumatic brai...

Coincidences & Miracles: Dale S. Robbins on Faith, Writing, and a New LDS YA Adventure Host Tanya Roundy interviews author and educator Dale S. Robbins about his faith journey through multiple Christian traditions, his conversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after missionaries echoed words he had written in a journal, and the lasting impact of mentors like Dr. Stephen Rob...

This is a video about Playing in Dirt: A writer's memoir for healing https://www.authorkimberleythorn.com/ Barnes and Noble in Reno, NV- August 22nd,11am-2pm  Barnes and Noble in South Jordan, UT- September 5th,12pm-4pm Host Tanya Roundy interviews author and teacher Kimberley Thorne about her debut memoir, Playing in Dirt, inspired by her Central Valley, California ranch upbringing and writt...

Empowered Cricket, Memoir Writing, and Healing Advocacy with Lily Stephenson | Roundy’s Rants, Raves & Reviews https://linktr.ee/worldcricketgirl Host Tanya Roundy interviews Lily Stephenson about her projects and experiences, including winning an LDSPMA Spark award for her memoir What I Would Have Told You, which begins with letters to the son she placed for adoption and is being expanded wit...

This is a video about True Crime, Poetry and Romance with Author Waterfall Adams https://linktr.ee/waterfalladams86 Host Tanya Roundy interviews poet and self-published author Waterfall Adams about her two poetry books (paperbacks available on Amazon and other outlets), plans for translations and an audiobook, and the challenges of platforms like IngramSpark, KDP, and Kobo. Waterfall shares her ba...

Not Alone: Healing Trauma Through Faith, Therapy & Compassionate Support | Anne Marie Richardson https://www.annemarierichardson.com/about Host Tanya Roundy interviews author and spiritual director Anne Marie Richardson about her Christ-centered trauma recovery work and “Not Alone” groups for women. Richardson shares her spiritual background, a midlife crisis that surfaced unresolved wounds, a...

This is a video about Screens, Phones and Saving Childhood: Talking Tech with SS Coulter https://linktr.ee/sscoulter Host Tanya Roundy interviews Shannon “SS” Coulter about helping families build healthier relationships with technology, especially protecting kids from addictive screen design that rewires brains and fuels anxiety. Shannon traces her focus back to 2008, when her young stepchildren d...

Parenting as Leadership: Raising Independent, Resourceful Kids | Janet Krebs on Communication & Responsibility On Roundy’s Rants, Raves, and Reviews, host Tanya talks with four-time bestselling author and leadership coach Janet Krebs about how her background in HR, education, and a space flight simulator program led to a focus on communication and raising capable adults. Janet shares why she w...

This is a video about Music, Faith and a Modesty Mindset IG and FB @liahonaolayan and TikTok is @liahonao and YouTube is @liahona On Roundy’s Rants, Raves and Reviews, Tanya interviews singer, actress, and model Liahona Olayan, originally from Hawaii and now based in Utah, who competed on American Idol Season 19 at 16 and reached the Top 24, later releasing her album “Just Me Liahona.” Liahona sha...

This is a video about Latino By Birth, American By Choice Latino by Birth, American by Choice | Juan Pablo Panchano on Faith, Freedom & the Spirit of America https://latinobybirthamericanbychoice.com/ Host Tanya Roundy interviews Juan Pablo Panchano, a Cali, Colombia–born filmmaker-turned-audiologist and new author, about his book “Latino by Birth, American by Choice.” Juan shares moving to Ne...

This is a video about Sourdough and the Savior: An allegory for our Time with Ganel-lyn Condie https://a.co/d/0hrH4w3s Host Tanya Roundy welcomes author and speaker Ganel-lyn Condie to discuss her new book, “Sourdough and the Savior” (her 20th, released in February), and how sourdough became a metaphor for faith, healing, and resilience. Ganel-lyn shares her background in teaching, media, and the...

This is a video about Wrapped in His Love: A Message of God's Love with Marie Evensen https://a.co/d/05VEuaJ7 In this episode of Roundy’s Rants, Raves and Reviews, host Tanya interviews LDS author and speaker Marie Evanson, who shares her journey as a convert at age 39, a mother of seven through adoption and blended family life, and a public speaker living with chronic illness. Marie discusse...

This is a video about Purpose Me: urning Weakness, Grief, and Calling into Purpose with Seth Andre Robinson purposeme365.com On Roundy Rants, Raves and Reviews, the host interviews author Seth Andre Robinson about his Purpose Me book series and the personal experiences that inspired it, including living with a speech impediment, shyness, and learning to move beyond self-pity by embracing who he is...

This is a video about Shamanic Earth Wisdom and The Medicine Wheel with Author Dianna Cuatto Kessler www.shamancestors.com. Diana Cuatto Kessler on Shamanism, Earth Wisdom & Her Sacred Circle Spirit Animal Oracle Deck Host Tanya Roundy interviews counselor, writer, and retired ballet director Diana Kessler about her post-retirement focus on shamanism and Earth wisdom and her mission to bring I...

Sleeping Wizards: Author Rusty Marcum on Grief and Genre Mashups Host Tanya Roundy interviews writer Rusty Marcum who shares his background, love of mixed genres, and how grief shapes much of his work. He describes his award-winning pilot/spec script “Jasper,” about a family grieving a son’s suicide who move to a haunted Colorado town where once-friendly ghosts turn dangerous, and notes early Netf...

This is a video about Stepping out of Fear: Venting with Nervous System Whisperer Jennifer Grove Host Tanya Roundy interviews her friend Jennifer Grove, a venting coach and “nervous system whisperer” who helps high-functioning, stressed-out women relax, release emotions, and feel healthier. They discuss how people bottle feelings, confuse validation with staying mad, and ignore nervous-system sign...

Broken Souls and Hope with the Dreadlocked Doc https://linktr.ee/Dreadlocked_Doc Host Tanya Roundy interviews Nairobi-based Dr. Dave (“The Dreadlock Doc”), a medical doctor, international humanitarian, author, mental health advocate, actor, stand-up comedian, and polyglot. He explains how his dreadlocks challenged stereotypes about doctors, how he was pushed into medicine by his father, and how th...

Faith, Civics, and the ‘Supreme Republican Principle’: Andrew Langford on Faith and Politics https://www.facebook.com/andrew.langford.378/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlangford2/ https://www.amazon.com/Latter-Day-Saint-Republican-Andrew-Langford-ebook/dp/B0FJVKDJSL Host Tanya Roundy interviews author Andrew Langford about his book compiled from his “Latter-day Saint Republican” essay series (...

This is a video about "Nobody is a throwaway person": Mary Gauden Hughes' journey to author. https://marygaudenhughesauthor and https://henributlerbooks.com Host Tanya Roundy interviews author and retired psychotherapist Mary Hughes about her journey from overwhelmed stay-at-home mom and volunteer to writing her first novel after feeling prompted to “go to the computer and write,” w...

This is a video about The Not so Paranormal World of Author, Debbie Ihler Rassmussen https://www.authordebbieihlerrasmussen.com/books Join Tanya from Roundy's Rants, Raves, and Reviews as she chats with her good friend and editor, Debbie Ihler Rasmussen. Debbie, an accomplished author and seasoned editor, opens up about her journey in writing, ghostwriting, and self-publishing. She shares exp...

This is a video about The Art and Craft of Editing with Katie Chambers Katie Chambers, a developmental editor, copy editor, and owner of Beacon Point LLC, helps indie authors shape powerful fiction and nonfiction. With a background in teaching middle and high school English and formal public speaking training, Katie brings clarity, enthusiasm, and a teacher’s heart to every presentation. She loves...

This is a video about The Making of a Detective through a Father's Absence with Barry O. Franklin https://www.barryofranklinsr.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/barryo.franklin_books?igsh=MWdkdTVrbzV5NjlkOA== Welcome to another episode of Roundy's Rants, Raves, and Reviews. In today's episode, host Roundy interviews Barry Franklin, who shares his profound journey from a childhood w...

This is a video about Whispers of Faith: Influence of Scripture on Writing with Lewis C Alexander In this episode of Roundy's Rants, Raves, and Reviews, host Tanya interviews faith-based writer Lewis C Alexander. Lewis shares insights into how his love of learning and scripture study, inspired by his mother, evolved into a passion for poetry and narrative writing. He reflects on the influence...