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Award-winning author Laurel McHargue, a 1983 graduate of The United States Military Academy at West Point, was raised in Braintree, MA, but found her way to the (literally) breathtaking elevation of Leadville, CO, where she lives, writes, and laughs with her husband and Ranger, the German Shepherd.

Laurel McHargue


    • May 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 191 EPISODES


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    Episode 172: Tara Heaton Presents LIFE MINUTES

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 39:59


    Tara Heaton's book "LIFE MINUTES" explores her life as a mother with a special-needs child, and her never-quit spirit in finding solutions.

    Episode 171_Kollin Kennedy Takes Us to Paris - 51925, 11.43 AM

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 70:18


    Author, poet Kollin Kennedy talks about his recent visit to Paris and how it has influenced new poetry.

    Episode 170_robear Isenberg_WHAM BAM - 5625, 1.33 PM

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 47:12


    Robert "robear" Isenberg discusses his book "Wham Bam" and what it was like being a naive young man in 1960s New York City.

    Episode 169_Kindness with Kathy Taylor - 5225, 7.56 PM

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 46:29


    Author Kathy Taylor and I discuss kindness: how to define it, its linguistic roots, and how difficult it sometimes can be to demonstrate it.

    Episode 168_Carly Fauth Presents "Pray for the Bear"! - 5125, 11.50 AM

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 31:38


    Cancer survivor Carly Fauth discusses her inspirational book "Pray for the Bear" and how she leads a positive life.

    Episode 167_Demetria McNeal YOU DONT SAY

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 51:51


    Dr. Demetria M. McNeal is a Communication Scientist with expertise in optimizing the way we interact with one another. Her book "You Don't Say" is filled with immediately useful tips on improving relationships through better communication.

    Episode 166: Carla Seyler's "A Place Unmade"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 37:14


    Carla Seyler's debut novel "A Place Unmade" has won multiple awards in different categories. Enjoy this visit with her.

    Episode 165: How Rock Hudson Befriended Gunther Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 43:27


    Author Gunther Allen's memoir of his friendship with the legendary Rock Hudson will fascinate you. His book: Pushed Out of the Closet Without a Parachute.

    Episode 164: Robert Isenberg's "Why Men are Suspicious of Yoga"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 38:59


    Robert "RoBEAR" Isenberg has quite a "storied" past, which he shares in his book "Why Men Are Suspicious of Yoga"! An informative interview about comedy, writing, and life.

    Episode 163: Kitty Arceneaux's "Dyani's Adventures"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 33:45


    Kitty Arceneaux shares her latest book, "Dyani's Adventures," and talks about universal themes of patience, understanding, and love.

    Episode 162: IWO JIMA, A First-Hand Account

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 32:15


    Wes Wells, son of John Keith Wells (RIP), shares his father's life and story of his experiences leading up to and during the Battle of Iwo Jima. His book--IWO JIMA: Give Me Fifty Marines Not Afraid to Die--is available on Amazon.

    Episode 161: Beverly Jenkins--Bestselling Author of Romance and Women's Fiction!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 63:10


    Chosen as USA Today's best-selling author of Romance and Women's Fiction, Beverly Jenkins talks with me about her life, her inspiration, her love of books and libraries, her work to lift up others, and her hopes for the future.

    Episode 160: Jeff Giles Explores the Afterlife

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 48:15


    When a professional debunker of paranormal activity finds himself not exactly dead, things get interesting! Jeff Giles's debut novel "Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane" takes readers on a wild ride into the afterlife with thoughtful reflections and humor.

    Episode 159_Kollin Kennedy_Poetry and Prose

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 47:36


    Rising literary star Kollin Kennedy presents "As Time Goes By," a collection of poetry and prose.

    Episode 158: Sam Adams Does Comedy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 70:08


    Sam Adams talks about his evolution from being a sports writer to becoming a comedian...and an author!

    Episode 157: The Killer Without A Face by Helen Starbuck

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 47:12


    Helen Starbuck's "The Killer Without A Face" will have you gripping your seat until the very end! A thrilling whodunit with great characters!

    Episode 156: Amber Herbert's "Lipstick Covered Magnet"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 34:27


    Debut novelist Amber Herbert discusses "Lipstick Covered Magnet," a story about stalking, delusion, suspense, and healing. Aimed at college level student readers, the novel doesn't flinch from the drama surrounding difficult and uncomfortable topics.

    Episode 155: Peter Heller Presents "BURN"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 48:24


    Award-Winning and Best-Selling author Peter Heller discusses his new release--"BURN"--and offers writing advice while sharing poignant and humorous stories about his life.

    Episode 154: From Zero to Hero

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 29:44


    Artist Barbara McGould and author Susan Gluck have created a delightful children's book about the main character (the number Zero) discovering her talent and worth. Children and adults alike will learn something about themselves...and others!

    Episode 153: WITHOUT BRAKES: Fingers Crossed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 33:12


    Co-editors Linda Ditchkus and Paul Martz discuss the new Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Anthology: "WITHOUT BRAKES: Fingers Crossed," a multi-genre collection of stories by noted authors including Paolo Bacigalupi.

    Episode 152: Jodi Bowersox, Renaissance Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 49:39


    Award-winning author Jodi Bowersox does it all, from acting to sewing to painting to publication...and more!

    Episode 151: Peter Eschbach presents West Point Traditions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 55:50


    Author/artist Peter Eschbach discusses the creation of his book about West Point Traditions, complete with his artwork and submitted memories from hundreds of graduates of the Long Gray Line!

    Episode 150: Keith Steinbaum's "In Lieu of Flowers"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 48:15


    Keith Steinbaum has delivered another supernatural thriller: "In Lieu of Flowers" will take readers beyond the grave. Visit with the author in this enlightening interview!

    Episode 149: Frank Demith's Book is "Of Vital Interest"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 37:24


    Retired Army LTC Frank Demith discusses "Of Vital Interest," his 2023 Best Military Book designation from the International Impact Book Awards! We also talk about leadership and West Point.

    Episode 148: Cheryl Ilov is The Reluctant Ninja!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 58:36


    The decision to overcome her doctor's "chronic pain patient" diagnosis started Cheryl Ilov on a decades-long adventure into the world of martial arts . . . a world in which she continues to reign as her sensei's first female black belt.

    Episode 147: Santos CS Bermejo's Seven Modern Fables

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 40:54


    Author/Philosopher Santos CS Bermejo discusses his seven modern fables and why observation and storytelling are important.

    Episode 146: Annie Dawid, Cults and "Paradise Undone"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 42:58


    Author Annie Dawid discusses cults and the creation of her novel "Paradise Undone: A Novel of Jonestown."

    Episode 145: Author Spirit Ricks Discusses the Virtuous Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024 39:04


    Spirit Ricks, author of "A Woman's Guide to a Virtuous Man and a Man's Guide to Virtue," talks about what he has learned, how he has grown, and how others can become the individuals they are meant to be.

    Episode 144: Thomas K. Carpenter, Contemporary Fantasy Best-Seller!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 48:52


    Best-Selling Contemporary Fantasy Author Thomas K. Carpenter has created over 60 magical novels and a cooperative strategy card game based on his epic world! He shares his successes and learning experiences in this fun interview.

    Kathy Taylor's "The Birthing House"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 55:07


    A complex story drawn from personal experience, Kathy Taylor's novel "The Birthing House" explores identity through loss, love, and language. Readers will travel far from home with the protagonist--Clare--and will be challenged by the different cultures she learns to embrace.

    Episode 142: Miriam Green Talks About Hamas Attack on 7 October

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 59:00


    Miriam Green, author of "The Lost Kitchen: Reflections and Recipes from an Alzheimer's Caregiver," discusses what happened on October 7th when Hamas terrorists attacked Israel.

    Episode 141: "Let's Talk About Sex" with Dr. Heather England

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 43:09


    Dr. Heather England discusses her new GREAT SEX PODCAST and how she is helping partners explore ways to improve their sex lives.

    Episode 140: Cam Torrens' "STABLE"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 57:41


    Debut award-winning author Cam Torrens dips from his experiences in the military and in Search and Rescue to write "STABLE," a grippingly suspenseful novel, the first in a series.

    Episode 139: Savannah J Tully--Poet, Nature Lover, Humanitarian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 34:42


    Debut poet Savannah J Tully's first collection--"Six Tall Trees"--will move and inspire you!

    Episode 138: Mark Shaiken, Renaissance Man!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 56:47


    Denver author Mark Shaiken has a unique legal thriller series based on his 41 years as a commercial bankruptcy lawyer. We talk about the third book in the series--"Unfair Discrimination"--and Mark's life doing many unusual jobs, and he give writing tips. Check out his fabulous photography!

    Episode 137: Johnny Worthen's Epic Worlds!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 66:22


    Award-winning, tie-dye wearing, epic sci-fi author Johnny Worthen entertains with stories in his Coronam series, writing tips, and other multi-genre discussions!

    Episode 136: Cozy Murder Mystery Authors Visit Laurel McHargue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 62:24


    Cozy murder mystery authors Judilee Butler and GaGa Gabardi have created a cozy murder mystery series set in the mountains of Colorado. Hear how they've worked together to create these fun books.

    David L. Robbins and "Isaac's Beacon"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 82:15


    New York Times Best-Selling Author David L. Robbins discusses the creation of the State of Israel in his epic novel "Isaac's Beacon" with author and podcast host Laurel McHargue.

    Episode 134: Darlene Kulig's Joyous Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 42:25


    Darlene Kulig is as effervescent as her artwork. Her paintings are joyous and bold, her personality is warm, grounded, generous, and fun.

    Episode 133: Bonding with Orcas and Other Adventures with Robert Williscroft

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 48:35


    Author/adventurer Robert G. Williscroft will entertain you with stories of his exciting and surprising adventures in this wonderful interview!

    Episode 132: Kathleen Kaska's "Murder at the Menger"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 50:11


    Multiple award-winning author Kathleen Kaska's new "cozy" murder mystery "Murder at the Menger" is sure to entertain you! Listen to my interview of this author here!

    Episode 131: Matthew Meagher's "Irish Town"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 46:00


    Matthew J Meagher has won multiple awards for his debut novel "Irish Town," a story of struggle and angst and love and sacrifice and choosing sides.

    Episode 130: Michael Kilman, Eclectic Creator!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 63:26


    Michael Kilman: award-winning author, anthropologist, poet, filmmaker, artist, teacher . . . all-around knowledgeable creator! Enjoy this fascinating and informative interview!

    Episode 129: SASQUATCH ALERT with author L.V. Ditchkus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 42:20


    You'll want to know how award-winning author L.V. Ditchkus represents Bigfoot and the whole Sasquatch community in her unique 4-book series starting with Crimes of the Sasquatch! A fun and informative interview with great tips for writers!

    Episode 128: Saralyn Richard's "Bad Blood Sisters"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 39:19


    Award-winning murder mystery author Saralyn Richard talks about her new book, "Bad Blood Sisters," and lots more!

    Episode 127: Award-Winning Young Author Henry Dodson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 34:22


    Young award-winning author Henry Dodson reads his psychological thriller "The Trees" and talks about his inspiration.

    Episode 126_MK Sturdevant and the Leadville Miners Strike!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 47:17


    Award-winning author and editor MK (Molly) Sturdevant discusses the miners strike of 1896 in Leadville, Colorado, her writing process, and being a Writer in Residence at Elsewhere Studios in Paonia, CO!

    Episode 125: Meet Author and Humorist TH Leatherman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 38:09


    TH Leatherman writes rollicking space opera sci-fi AND funny "Dad jokes," puns, and one-liners! FInd out how his brain works in this enjoyable episode!

    Episode 124: Author Kathy Taylor, Tree Whisperer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 45:16


    Author Kathy Taylor has compiled a collections of 13 stunning stories about people from different cultures and the trees that share their roots with them.

    Episode 123: From the Bidet to the Beach

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 18:40


    An unexpected trip to North Carolina's Outer Banks for a reunion of West Point women provides much to ponder!

    Meet Awesome Aussie Author Adam Jones!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 56:14


    Adam Jones, co-author of the new knowledge compilation "The Sh*t They Never Taught You: What You Can Learn From Books," entertains us with his journey to self-awareness!

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