Bookshelfshelfies

Shelly Brander is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and knitter. Love knitting? Love inspiring, innovative minds? You'll love this interview! We dig into Shelly's book, Move the Needle, talk perfectionism, "jobbies," and her worldwide movement: Knit the World Together!

Kelly Martin is everything you want in a Special Ed teacher. Kind, compassionate, patient. She's also everything you want in an author of horror stories. She gets into your psyche and stays there, especially if you're a preteen. Yassss, friends, part of her expertise is horror stories for kids. Her newest book is Fake Nora - listen is as we find out just what is so spooky about Fake Nora...

Caren Prideaux is intelligent, insightful, and funny as hell. Listen in to hear about her time as a roadie, finding her calling as a social worker, and how she is one degree of separation from Kevin Bacon.

Laura Sowers' venture, Bailey's Lodging Company, is a story of coming home, ingenuity, and...daring greatly. Listen in as we talk about Athens (OH), ecotourism in SE Ohio, and the adventure that awaits you on the Bailey's Trail System.

Every family tree has its' secrets and these secrets are about to be exposed. In her new book, The Family Tree, co-authored with Nicole Mabry, Steph Mullin writes a taught page turner based on real events and real technology. Steph and Nicole give voice to the victims, explain the latest craze of backtracking DNA through genealogical genetics, and bring true crime right into your living room. You might want to sleep with the lights on...

David H. Lang is an international architect, author, and artist. Listen in as he describes boxing outside to Russian rap artists, growing up in Japan, and finding his soul again.

Jesse Wuest left high school after failing the 10th grade for the third time. He is now a keen historian, master storyteller, and mental health advocate. His podcast, History of the Atlantic World, captured me from the very first episode.

Love Bernie Sanders? Love his mittens? Meet the brilliant woman behind his well-memed accessories. Jen Ellis is articulate, funny, thoughtful, and inspiring. We discuss the impact of sudden fame, how she's kept her balance through this wild ride, and what the future holds for her.

Kate is a devout follower of the Baha'i faith and wonderful spiritual counselor. She's lived in Hong Kong for 30 years, and has started a worldwide spiritual literacy group. Kate highlights the book, "When Things Fall Apart" by Pema Choudin.

Motorcycle enthusiast, charcuterie expert, and founding member of SNOBS (Society of North Ohio Brew Club).

I met Dominique when she worked as a private investigator. Listen in to find out how that path lead her to meeting the opioid crisis head-on in her community.

Marianne Goldweber is a spiritual medium that teaches others how to connect with their spirit guides. Insightful, intelligent, and funny, you can reach her at www.mariannegoldweber.com.

Lynn Gaeckle is a working mom heading back to school. Find out why she became an avid reader and why modern romance novels are her escape of choice.

Illustrator Mark Scheibmayr shares his new book with us, What's My Dog Thinking?

Joining me today is Mark Scheibmayr, an illustrator living in Toronto, Canada. A cycling enthusiast and dog lover, Mark talks with us about his book, What's My Dog Thinking? Watch the video over at www.bookshelfshelfies.com.

Kim Langley is a curator of poetry focused on spiritual growth, she is a spiritual companion, and a Tolkien fan. We discuss her new book, Send My Roots Rain, A Companion on the Grief Journey.

Yolanda Bingham is a professional public speaking coach and host of the Yolanda Yvette Speaks podcast. Today she talks about her book, Speak Up, and one way to improve your own public speaking skills. We talk about Who Moved My Cheese and the mortal sin of keeping your thermostat above 68 degrees.