The Happy Meemaw

Join me as I chat with Author Wendy L. Anderson, a writer of passionately charged fantasy. I had a great time discussing the worlds she creates and how she gets from idea to print. Visit Wendy's website at Home | Wendy L. Anderson | Fantasy Author You can purchase Wendy's books on Amazon.

Join me this week for my conversation with my friend and web designer Deb Newman (Petite Taway, Inc.) as she tells her story of suddenly losing her husband, raising her young daughter, and finding her way out of grief. You can learn more about Deb's work at www.petitetaway.com Thanks for listening!

On today's episode of The Happy Meemaw Reads, my friend and author Amy E. Lilly joins me as we review The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose. "The Perfect Marriage" is a psychological thriller that explores themes of betrayal, love, and deception through the story of Sarah and Adam Morgan, whose lives unravel when Adam is accused of murdering his mistress. Amy and I share our thoughts o...

Join me for a chat with Tricia Wolfrey, Executive Director of the Rappahannock Chapter of the American Red Cross, as we discuss the dire, ongoing need for blood donation and how your ONE blood donation can save THREE lives! Tricia will tell us about the process and how you can easily find a drive near you and give regularly. The American Red Cross calls on donors to give blood or platelets now to...

Today's episode of The Happy Meemaw Reads features a chat with sci-fi author and incredibly accomplished dude, John Kapriscak. A lover of horses, baseball, travel, space, and science, he has followed his fandom as a child of all things sci-fi and traversed an incredibly accomplished career into the world of writing. I hope you enjoy my conversation with this super smart and very lovely guy. Yo...

This week, we celebrate the wonderful story of Dr. Caryn Self-Sullivan, a true inspiration to all as she raised a family and followed a dream, embodying the words "it's never too late." Dr. Caryn's love of the ocean and animals was never far from her mind when after raising her kids, she pursued an education and became a successful nonprofit leader and business owner. She especia...

Join me with Elaine DeBohun, author of Stars on Fire, All the Yellow Posies, and the upcoming The Starlight Menagerie, tells us the story of how a tragedy helped her find her muse to write and how it's helped her to heal through her creativity. You can follow her @elainedebohun on Instagram and find her work at Amazon.com: Elaine Debohun: books, biography, latest update Thanks for listening!

Karan Eschweiler isn't just a St. Louis sports fan, she's a super fan. Join us as we chat about her love of all things St. Louis Cardinals and how, in 2024, when she watched the Cardinals play the Twins in Minnesota, she completed her quest of seeing the Cardinals in all 30 MLB stadiums. The retired educator and prolific college athlete shares stories from the road, memories of St. Louis s...

It's Friday, and that means it's time for another edition of The Happy Meemaw Reads. Today, I am joined by mystery author Amy E. Lilly as we chat about murder, mayhem, and a little bit of magic! Amy is the author of the  Phee Jefferson Cozy Mystery  series and the  Evie Harris Historical Cozy Mysteries , where theater, secrets, and sleight of hand take center stage. We dive into her latest...

Join me this week as I'm joined by my friend Sarah Sparrows and she talks about songwriting and taking her deepest thoughts and turning them into beautiful music. You can listen to some of her music by following Sarah Sparrows on Instagram. Thanks for listening!

Buckle up for this Friday's edition of The Happy Meemaw Reads as Shaelynn, Kelsey, and I share our insights on "Sky Daddy," the first novel from author Kate Folk. Linda is a dedicated video reviewer who saves her money to do her favorite thing - fly aboard airplanes to which she is sexually attracted. Her ultimate goal - to "marry" a plane, which will happen when she crashe...

This week, my friend Rachael shares how her interest in learning about her family's history opened the door to a secret she never expected to uncover. Her compelling story begins when she's a middle school student and evolves, as ancestry websites advance, and she shares how her dedication to researching her family story changes their lives. Thanks for listening!

My cousin Danielle Holmes and I post our first book review together for the thriller "Society of Lies," a first novel by Lauren Ling Brown. I love Danielle, she is a middle school teacher and a voracious reader. She loves a thriller so this was right up her alley. We rate and discuss, so be careful of spoilers if you haven't read this yet. Maya has returned to Princeton for her colle...

My friend Rachael Carroll and I discuss her extensive travel of the US and how she and her husband construct a travel plan to help them eventually visit all 50 states and enjoy all there is to see while doing so. Hope you enjoy this fun discussion on her adventures and get some great ideas for planning your next trip. Thanks for listening!

Join me and author Donna Costello, owner of Luna Creative Academy, as we discuss her talent for writing, her ultra-long list of fan fiction stories, the sexy doctors from The Pitt, and how she turned her talents into a business. She creates characters and writes about relationships that are complicated but so deliciously spicy. Be sure to find Donna’s writing and her academy at:  https://lunacreat...

This week I am joined by my friends Mary Ziegler-Martin and Julie Pietryla as we reminisce about the origin of our friendship as pen pals. This 1970's throwback was a fun way to meet people, develop lasting friendships, and we even take some credit for being the brains behind OG social media. Learn more about my friend Mary Ziegler-Martin by visting: Tea Quilts:   https://m.youtube.com/@teaqui...

My amazing daughter-in-law Kelsey joins me to review "Deep Cuts" by Holly Brickley. This book, about the life of a girl with a deep love of music and deep doubts about herself, takes us from main character Percy’s college years to her life in New York as a writer, and a relationship with two college friends that twists and turns as they grow older. The soundtrack of music throughout the book is am...

My friend Pam Kuper, like her son and daughter-in-law, was afraid and confused when her grandson was diagnosed with autism. But Pam isn’t your ordinary grandma, and her friend Cheryl Yancey, an educator, isn’t your normal bestie. Thisweek’s podcast features Pam and Cheryl, who turned a personal challenge into a powerful mission. Together they founded ASSIST (Achieving Success through Support, Indi...

My highly qualified buddy Rob Fagan and I dig a little deeper into emergency preparedness with some great info on Hurricane Season 2025 - and don't think you shouldn't listen if you don't live on a coast. Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee would like a word. Great sites to accompany our discussion: FEMA Ready https://www.ready.gov/  Do 1 Thing https://www.do1thing.com/  Red C...

Disaster preparedness is a topic that affects everyone. Getting to talk about it with a great friend and one of the most qualified emergency managers in the world makes it even more interesting, and that isn't even the best thing on his resume' (in my opinion). Join me and Rob Fagan as we discuss integrating disaster prep into your life, finding fun ways to involve your kids and grandkids,...

Join me as I fangirl over one of my favorite fan fiction authors, Jamie Targaet. We talk about her writing process, what inspires her, our mutual love for all things Chris Evans, and we even discuss some things that go bump in the night. You can find Jamie's work at: https://jamietargaet.com https://bsky.app/profile/jamietargaet.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/jamie.targaet/ https://www.i...

Today my friends Alice and Chris talk about their work to embrace and lift up homeless families and what we, as community members, can do to understand help all across the country.

It's impossible to be a happy Meemaw without first having a couple of great kids. Get to know them in my very first episode - I hope you'll enjoy them as much as I do!