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In this empowering episode of Big Blend Radio's "Books & Authors Show" with Books Forward, we chat with debut author Deb Miller and her daughter Hadley Edwards about Deb's inspiring new memoir, Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness (She Writes Press, June 24, 2025). Blending memoir with cultural commentary, Deb shares how she broke free from the traditional "happily-ever-after" narrative to embrace a life built on self-discovery, courage, and personal fulfillment. Together with Hadley, she explores how today's women can rewrite their own stories—without waiting for a prince to save the day. From navigating societal expectations to examining the evolution of Disney princesses, this honest and hopeful conversation is perfect for listeners interested in women's empowerment, memoirs by strong women, feminist perspectives, and personal growth journeys.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Marty Neumeier, author of "Octavo." Follow the clues as a biophysics graduate and a retired art historian discover a mysterious manuscript in a Northern Italian town alongside works from Francesco Melzi, the last known apprentice to Leonardo da Vinci. "Octavo" is the story of da Vinci's obsession with a murder, the manuscript that proves it, and the two women racing to publish it before their violence-driven client finds them. The book comes out in October 2025, but you can get the installments "The Scarlett Files" on Substack, here: https://martyneumeier.substack.com/  Learn more about Marty and his life in design, here: https://www.martyneumeier.com/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author Robert Steven Goldstein who discusses his new novel that's out now, "Golda's Hutch."  How well do you really know the people you encounter every day? Set against the dynamic backdrop of San Francisco, "Golda's Hutch" is a gripping psychological novel weaves a complex tapestry of deception, envy, desire, politics, and power.  Along with "Golda's Hutch" his fifth novel, Robert is the author of "The Swami Deheftner," "Enemy Queen," "Cat's Whisker," and "Will's Surreal Period." Robert and his wife Sandy live in San Francisco and share their home with an array of dogs, cats, rabbits, turtles, and parrots. Robert has practiced yoga, meditation, and vegetarianism for over fifty years. Visit https://robertstevengoldstein.com/  More about Books Forward at https://booksforward.com/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author and writer Barbara Boyle who discusses her new memoir, "Pinch Me: Waking Up in a 300-Year-Old Italian Farmhouse.”  From a high stress career in global advertising to a simple rural life in a barn in an Italian hill town, "Pinch Me" shares Barbara's journey of transformation through love, food and community in Piemonte. Discover how she leaves her life behind in San Francisco and takes apart a 300-year-old stone barn to build a new home, a new life, in Italy. It's a tale filled with discoveries, disappointments, pleasures, frustrations, and triumphs. And given the gastronomic excellence of the region, she shares some special recipes as well. Get the book or learn more here: https://www.barbaraboyleauthor.com/  More about Books Forward at https://booksforward.com/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features award-winning author Janine Kovac who discusses her memoir, "The Nutcracker Chronicles," that blends her personal life with the events in ballet's most famous show: “The Nutcracker.”  Out now, "The Nutcracker Chronicles” tells the story of Janine's pursuit of an elusive dream that compels her to endure blistered toes, weekly weigh-ins, second-hand pointe shoes, and constant insults from her directors. Why can't you just dance like a pretty girl?   JANINE KOVAC enjoyed a twelve-year career as a professional ballet dancer in Iceland, Italy, San Francisco, and her hometown of El Paso, Texas. She is the author of “Brain Changer: A Mother's Guide to Cognitive Science” and “Spinning: Choreography for Coming Home." More at: https://www.janinekovac.com/     More about Books Forward at https://booksforward.com/ 

When a young girl feels complicit in her own abuse, how does that thwart the adult woman? This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features debut author Melissa Connelly  discusses her new novel, "What Was Lost." Melissa Connelly's debut novel comes after a long career in education. A finalist for the 2019 Montana Prize and at 60, she's ready to share her first novel; a story about a 40-year-old woman who returns to her old hometown in Vermont and faces the past she was so desperate to forget. More at: https://melissaconnelly.com/   More about Books Forward at https://booksforward.com/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features debut author Ann Lowry who discusses her novel, "The Blue Trunk." When Ann Lowry inherited an ancestor's blue travel trunk, she had no idea that this artifact was about to take her on a three-year journey of discovery. She was told that the trunk's previous owner, a great-great aunt, had been institutionalized for insanity. Despite meticulous genealogy research, she was unable to uncover any facts about her and concluded that she must have spent her entire adult life in an asylum.  Lowry was inspired to write "The Blue Trunk" (Sept. 10, 2024, Koehler Books) to help reclaim her ancestor's voice and shed light on these all-too-common institutionalizations. Seamlessly weaving historical fiction with contemporary life, Lowry's tale explores identity, strength, and connection across decades. Visit: https://www.annlowry.com/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features acclaimed author Evette Davis who discusses her new urban fantasy novel, “The Others." Releasing in September 2024 through SparkPress as the first installment of The Council Trilogy, "The Others” is a tour de force weaving together themes of self-discovery, empowerment, and the timely issue of the dangers of political extremism. With its richly drawn characters, pulse-pounding plot twists, and atmospheric San Francisco setting, the novel promises a gripping ride from start to finish. Fans of urban fantasy and paranormal romance will be captivated and left eagerly awaiting the next installment. More at https://evettedavis.com/ More about Books Forward at https://booksforward.com/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features comedian and author Claire Berger who discusses her interactive memoir, "How Much Is Enough? Getting More by Living with Less." Claire Berger got her start as a comedian at the famous Second City in Chicago, catapulting her into the spotlight as a studio warmup comedian for Seinfeld and other iconic TV shows. And now at 67 years old, Claire is taking center stage with her first book that thoughtfully explores a universal question that lingers in the minds of many: "How Much Is Enough?" From personal reinvention to resilience and a healthy dose of humor, Claire's got stories that'll have you laughing one minute and wiping away tears the next. Keep up with her at https://claireberger.com/  And, join the conversation in her Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2034107663612081 More about Books Forward at https://booksforward.com/ 

How do you find joy when faced with a terminal diagnosis? This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features debut author Ann Bancroft who tackles this theme with sharp humor and profound compassion in her new novel, “Almost Family, " that's out now through She Writes Press. Featuring a rough-around-the-edges, quick-witted heroine who stumbles upon an unlikely, but necessary, found family; this debut deftly balances the existential questions raised by terminal illness with honesty and wry humor, reflecting the power of love to heal and foster growth even at the end of life. More at: https://annbancroftauthor.com/  More about Books Forward at https://booksforward.com/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Louisiana author, writer, and filmmaker Jennifer Moorhead, who discusses her novel, "Broken Bayou." In this debut thriller, a troubled child psychologist returns to a small Louisiana town to protect her secrets but winds up having to protect her life. More: https://www.jennifermoorhead.com/ Published by Thomas & Mercer and out on July 1, 2024, "Broken Bayou" available for pre-order on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/wph65pyp For more about Books Forward, visit https://booksforward.com/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Reginald “Reggie” Reed who discusses some of his life story that's shared in his True Crime memoir, "The Day My Mother Never Came Home"It's an emotional rollercoaster as he recounts the unimaginable tragedy that shook his world at just six years old. From the heart-wrenching murder of his mother to the shocking revelation 35 years later, that his own father “may” have been behind it all. This is a story of perseverance, resilience, and finding strength in the face of continued unspeakable darkness. The memoir is avaiable for pre-order now. More at https://www.rlreed.com/For more about Books Forward, visit https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Reginald “Reggie” Reed who discusses some of his life story that's shared in his True Crime memoir, "The Day My Mother Never Came Home" It's an emotional rollercoaster as he recounts the unimaginable tragedy that shook his world at just six years old. From the heart-wrenching murder of his mother to the shocking revelation 35 years later, that his own father “may” have been behind it all. This is a story of perseverance, resilience, and finding strength in the face of continued unspeakable darkness. The memoir is avaiable for pre-order now. More at https://www.rlreed.com/ For more about Books Forward, visit https://booksforward.com/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features debut author Tracy Mayo.Tracy Mayo had a successful career, but one choice from her past continued to haunt her: forcibly giving up her baby at the age of fifteen. Now she's sharing the inspiring story of her impossible journey to find him during the pre-Internet era in her memoir, “Childless Mother: A Search for Son and Self” (Vanguard Press, Mar 28, 2024). Order "Childless Mother" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Childless-Mother-Search-Son-Self/dp/183794024X For more about Books Forward, visit https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features debut author Tracy Mayo. Tracy Mayo had a successful career, but one choice from her past continued to haunt her: forcibly giving up her baby at the age of fifteen. Now she's sharing the inspiring story of her impossible journey to find him during the pre-Internet era in her memoir, “Childless Mother: A Search for Son and Self” (Vanguard Press, Mar 28, 2024).  Order "Childless Mother" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Childless-Mother-Search-Son-Self/dp/183794024X  For more about Books Forward, visit https://booksforward.com/ 

Kendra Petty began life by enduring years of childhood abuse, culminating in a stunning breakout from a cult led by her own parents that nearly consumed her. She married a physically and emotionally abusive woman with a hidden drug habit. She successfully climbed the corporate ladder – only to discover she worked for an organized crime family that later attempted to poison her. And after being diagnosed with breast cancer, she finally realized that the changes she needed to make could only be achieved by exploding the life she had deliberately created. And that's just the beginning.This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Kendra Petty who shares some of her life story as documented in her riveting memoir, “I Can't Believe I'm Not Dead: Escaping Abuse, a Cult, Attempted Murder and Other Insanities." The book is out now. More: https://kendrapettyofficial.com/ For more about Books Forward, visit https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kendra Petty began life by enduring years of childhood abuse, culminating in a stunning breakout from a cult led by her own parents that nearly consumed her. She married a physically and emotionally abusive woman with a hidden drug habit. She successfully climbed the corporate ladder – only to discover she worked for an organized crime family that later attempted to poison her. And after being diagnosed with breast cancer, she finally realized that the changes she needed to make could only be achieved by exploding the life she had deliberately created. And that's just the beginning. This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Kendra Petty who shares some of her life story as documented in her riveting memoir, “I Can't Believe I'm Not Dead: Escaping Abuse, a Cult, Attempted Murder and Other Insanities." The book is out now. More: https://kendrapettyofficial.com/  For more about Books Forward, visit https://booksforward.com/ 

The Authors Show, Marilynn Hughes on Forgotten Mystics, Out of Body Travel, Out of Body Experiences - https://outofbodytravel.org Out of Body Travel, Out of Body Experiences, Out of Body, Astral Travel, Astral Projection, Near Death Experiences, Mystical Experiences, OBE, OOBE, NDE, Marilynn Hughes, The Out-of-Body Travel Foundation

Edward C. Green is a medical anthropologist, former Harvard AIDS Prevention Project director, and former member of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS. On this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward he discusses his memoir, “On the Fringe: Confessions of a Maverick Anthropologist," that shares his personal and professional adventures as a rebel researcher and intrepid traveler. "On the Fringe" is available on Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/ydmvf52nFor more about Books Forward, visit https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edward C. Green is a medical anthropologist, former Harvard AIDS Prevention Project director, and former member of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS.  On this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward he discusses his memoir, “On the Fringe: Confessions of a Maverick Anthropologist," that shares his personal and professional adventures as a rebel researcher and intrepid traveler.  "On the Fringe" is available on Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/ydmvf52n  For more about Books Forward, visit https://booksforward.com/ 

Is medicine's greatest breakthrough also the world's most efficient killing machine? This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author Dr. Marschall Runge who discusses his ripped-from-headlines thriller “Coded to Kill” warns of the dangers rooted in the advancement of medical technology. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/J3UIiZ9GGv0 MARSCHALL RUNGE, MD, PhD, is the executive vice president for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan, dean of the Medical School, and CEO of Michigan Medicine. He earned his doctorate in molecular biology at Vanderbilt University and his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he also completed a residency in internal medicine. He was a cardiology fellow at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He is also the author of over 250 publications and holds five patents for novel approaches to health care. Learn more about Books Forward at https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is medicine's greatest breakthrough also the world's most efficient killing machine? This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author Dr. Marschall Runge who discusses his ripped-from-headlines thriller “Coded to Kill” warns of the dangers rooted in the advancement of medical technology.  WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/J3UIiZ9GGv0  MARSCHALL RUNGE, MD, PhD, is the executive vice president for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan, dean of the Medical School, and CEO of Michigan Medicine. He earned his doctorate in molecular biology at Vanderbilt University and his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he also completed a residency in internal medicine. He was a cardiology fellow at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He is also the author of over 250 publications and holds five patents for novel approaches to health care.  Learn more about Books Forward at https://booksforward.com/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author Chrissy Holm who discusses her inspirational coming-of-age memoir, "Finding Sunlight: A Coming-of-Age Memoir About Love Within the Wreckage of Purity Culture." In “Finding Sunlight” (Wise Ink, November 14, 2023), Chrissy separates purity culture, LGBTQ religious trauma, and a patriarchal father-daughter relationship from all the possibilities of meaningful love. More: https://www.chrissyholm.com/More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author Chrissy Holm who discusses her inspirational coming-of-age memoir, "Finding Sunlight: A Coming-of-Age Memoir About Love Within the Wreckage of Purity Culture." In “Finding Sunlight” (Wise Ink, November 14, 2023), Chrissy separates purity culture, LGBTQ religious trauma, and a patriarchal father-daughter relationship from all the possibilities of meaningful love. More: https://www.chrissyholm.com/ More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ 

Roxana Arama is a Romanian American author living in Seattle, Washington, a UNESCO-designated City of Literature. She studied computer science in Bucharest, Romania, and moved to the United States to work in software development before shifting careers to professional writing. She now writes thrillers and speculative fiction.She has a master of fine arts in creative writing from Goddard College, and her work has been published in many fiction and nonfiction magazines. She was a featured debut author at ThrillerFest XVIII and has been interviewed on podcasts such as The Authors Show, The Culture Buzz, and The Book Bistro. She's also been interviewed by, or featured in, The Strand Magazine, The Big Thrill, JeanBookNerd, The Mystery of Writing, and the IndieView. Her essays have been published in CrimeReads, Book Club Babble, Shepherd, Writer, Writer, Pants on Fire, and Women Writers, Women's Books.Her debut thriller, Extreme Vetting, was published by Ooligan Press (Portland State University) earlier this year, on the exact date 22 years since the day she arrived in the US as an immigrant.https://roxanaarama.comThe Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. We also offer advertising.Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.com If you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below.https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshowPlease help The Douglas Coleman Show continue to bring you high quality programs like this.Go to our Fundrazer page.https://fnd.us/e2CLX2?ref=sh_eCTqb8

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Mike Yam, a sportscaster and studio host for NFL Network and SiriusXM Radio, and author of the new children's book FRIED RICE & MARINARA that celebrates and embraces multiethnic backgrounds. Inspired by his experiences growing up with a Chinese immigrant father and an Italian mother, his book demonstrates how a multicultural identity can give you a unique, creative perspective. Watch the animated version of the book here: https://watch.vooks.com/videos/fried-rice-and-marinara Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MFzKdqeQqHg More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features award-winning Florida author Ginger Pinholster who discusses her new novel ”Snakes of St. Augustine” (Regal House,  Sept. 12, 2023). This wild story keeps the pages turning with stolen snakes and a missing person that set off a chain of events ranging from thrilling to romantic to deeply poignant. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/4yVRgMICOb0  A love story served up with a side of Florida weirdness, “Snakes of St. Augustine” centers around unforgettable characters that will remain in your heart long after the final page. More: https://www.gingerpinholster.com/  More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author George Franklin, a man who has worn many hats – lawyer, lobbyist, businessman, candidate, speaker and author.  In his latest work of political fiction, “A Feeding Frenzy in Washington” releasing on Sept. 15 2023, Franklin draws from his career experiences to offer a hilarious take on Congress today. It's a rollicking tale of Washington lobbying that makes you think twice about our government. The people and the story are all fictional, but there is a vein of truth in how lobbyists and Washington really work. George hopes readers get a good laugh out of his new book and take solace in the fact that our democracy has survived this long and somehow will continue. More: https://www.georgefranklinauthor.com/  More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author Lyn Squire who discusses  the first novel in his Dunston Burnett mystery trilogy, "Immortalised to Death." Death strikes England's foremost novelist Charles Dickens, his latest tale only half told. Was he murdered because someone feared a ruinous revelation? Or was it revenge for some past misdeed? Set in the Kent countryside and London slums of 1870, Lyn Squire's “Immortalised to Death” (Level Best Books, September 26th, 2023) reveals the ending to Charles Dickens's unfinished “The Mystery of Edwin Drood”, while diving deep into Dickens' evolving and ultimately tragic double life. More: https://www.lynsquiremysteries.com/  More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features award-winning Florida author Ginger Pinholster who discusses her new novel ”Snakes of St. Augustine” (Regal House, Sept. 12, 2023). This wild story keeps the pages turning with stolen snakes and a missing person that set off a chain of events ranging from thrilling to romantic to deeply poignant.WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/4yVRgMICOb0 A love story served up with a side of Florida weirdness, “Snakes of St. Augustine” centers around unforgettable characters that will remain in your heart long after the final page. More: https://www.gingerpinholster.com/ More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author George Franklin, a man who has worn many hats – lawyer, lobbyist, businessman, candidate, speaker and author. In his latest work of political fiction, “A Feeding Frenzy in Washington” releasing on Sept. 15 2023, Franklin draws from his career experiences to offer a hilarious take on Congress today. It's a rollicking tale of Washington lobbying that makes you think twice about our government. The people and the story are all fictional, but there is a vein of truth in how lobbyists and Washington really work. George hopes readers get a good laugh out of his new book and take solace in the fact that our democracy has survived this long and somehow will continue. More: https://www.georgefranklinauthor.com/ More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author Lyn Squire who discusses the first novel in his Dunston Burnett mystery trilogy, "Immortalised to Death."Death strikes England's foremost novelist Charles Dickens, his latest tale only half told. Was he murdered because someone feared a ruinous revelation? Or was it revenge for some past misdeed? Set in the Kent countryside and London slums of 1870, Lyn Squire's “Immortalised to Death” (Level Best Books, September 26th, 2023) reveals the ending to Charles Dickens's unfinished “The Mystery of Edwin Drood”, while diving deep into Dickens' evolving and ultimately tragic double life. More: https://www.lynsquiremysteries.com/ More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Mike Yam, a sportscaster and studio host for NFL Network and SiriusXM Radio, and author of the new children's book FRIED RICE & MARINARA that celebrates and embraces multiethnic backgrounds. Inspired by his experiences growing up with a Chinese immigrant father and an Italian mother, his book demonstrates how a multicultural identity can give you a unique, creative perspective. Watch the animated version of the book here: https://watch.vooks.com/videos/fried-rice-and-marinara Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MFzKdqeQqHg More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Mike Yam, a sportscaster and studio host for NFL Network and SiriusXM Radio, and author of the new children's book FRIED RICE & MARINARA that celebrates and embraces multiethnic backgrounds. Inspired by his experiences growing up with a Chinese immigrant father and an Italian mother, his book demonstrates how a multicultural identity can give you a unique, creative perspective. Watch the animated version of the book here: https://watch.vooks.com/videos/fried-rice-and-marinara  Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MFzKdqeQqHg  More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ 

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward - A SPECIAL BOOK LOVERS DAY BROADCAST - features Pushcart winning author Nancy McCabe who discusses her new young adult novel, "Vaulting Through Time."WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/iE7fU9-XIO0 VAULTING THROUGH TIME: When sixteen-year-old gymnast Elizabeth Arlington and her ex-best-friend Zach find a time machine in an abandoned house, Elizabeth sets out to find answers to the questions nagging at her. As Elizabeth catapults through time, she encounters a mysterious abandoned child, an elite gymnast preparing for Olympic Trials, and an enigmatic woman who seems to know more than she's revealing. Then when a thief makes off with an identical time machine, Elizabeth finds herself in a race to stop the thief before the world as she knows it—and her own future—are destroyed. More: https://www.nancymccabe.net/ More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward - A SPECIAL BOOK LOVERS DAY BROADCAST - features middle-grade author Kimberly Behre Kenna, who discusses the second installment of her popular "Brave Girls" collection, “Jett Jamison and the Secret Storm." WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/U-2PHgrxhTA “Jett Jamison” follows a pre-teen as she battles book censorship in her town along with a secret personal trauma. Hailed as “Speak” for a new generation, the story celebrates speaking up about the difficult issue of sexual assault while honoring the messy journey to finding one's voice. Hear our first Big Blend Radio podcast with Kimberly about her first book in the series, "Artemis Sparke and the Sound Seekers Brigade," that promotes environmentalism, celebrating what makes you unique, finding your voice, and standing up for what's right. Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3umfynvyMore about Kimberly Behre Kenna: https://www.kimberlybehrekenna.com/ More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward - a special NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY BROADCAST - features award-winning author Lynn Slaughter who discusses her writing process, and brand new adult mystery novel, "Missed Cue." WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9NJi6mb9oGI "Mised Cue" finds Lieutenant Cailtin O'Connor in a theatrical mess when a prima ballerina fails to awaken during the final act of Romeo and Juliet. With multiple suspects, infidelity, and a twisted plot of romantic entanglements while also dealing with Caitlin's personal love life, "Missed Cue" is a fast-paced Agatha Christie-style mystery that twists and turns to the final act.Winner of multiple awards including the Silver Falchion Book Award, Moonbeam Children's Book Award, Imadjinn Award and recognized by the Agatha Christie awards and the CIBA awards, Lynn Slaughter is no stranger to creating captivating narratives shrouded in mystery. More: https://lynnslaughter.comMore about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Sid Balman Jr., author of the acclaimed SEVENTH FLAG trilogy. Hear an overview of the first two books, "Seventh Flag" and "Murmuration," and a discussion about the final installment "Algorithms."  WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/fwV0r_QP9U8  Out on Aug. 1, 2023 and available for pre-order now, "Algorithms" thrusts readers thirty years into the future, a dystopic reality of regional fiefdoms, marauding scavengers, and the quest for ultimate power: the Algorithms of everything, which have been secretly pilfered from an undersea Internet cable, stored on hard drives, and implanted in the last surviving blue whale. A Pulitzer-nominated national security correspondent and Writer in Residence at Sul Ross State University, Sid Balman Jr. has covered wars in the Persian Gulf, Somalia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Kosovo, and has traveled extensively with two American presidents and four secretaries of state on overseas diplomatic missions. More at: https://www.sidbalman.com/  More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Sid Balman Jr., author of the acclaimed SEVENTH FLAG trilogy. Hear an overview of the first two books, "Seventh Flag" and "Murmuration," and a discussion about the final installment "Algorithms." WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/fwV0r_QP9U8 Out on Aug. 1, 2023 and available for pre-order now, "Algorithms" thrusts readers thirty years into the future, a dystopic reality of regional fiefdoms, marauding scavengers, and the quest for ultimate power: the Algorithms of everything, which have been secretly pilfered from an undersea Internet cable, stored on hard drives, and implanted in the last surviving blue whale.A Pulitzer-nominated national security correspondent and Writer in Residence at Sul Ross State University, Sid Balman Jr. has covered wars in the Persian Gulf, Somalia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Kosovo, and has traveled extensively with two American presidents and four secretaries of state on overseas diplomatic missions. More at: https://www.sidbalman.com/ More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author Linda B. Davis who discusses her engaging and empowering new middle grade novel on finding self-esteem with a little-known eating disorder known as ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). Linda's novel “Food Fight” will be out through Fitzroy Books/Regal House on June 27, 2023. More: https://www.lindabdavisauthor.com/WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/b7dqpTEB-dAMore about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet the New Boss of the Boardwalk! This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author Jake Wheeler who discusses the new and adventurous middle grade graphic novel series “The Gullfather: Birdsy Seagull." He co-wrote the series with Emmy-winning creator Jeff Sikaitis, and the first installment is out now through Books Fluent is already an #1 Amazon New Release! More: https://www.thegullfather.com/More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author Linda B. Davis who discusses her engaging and empowering new middle grade novel on finding self-esteem with a little-known eating disorder known as ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). Linda's novel “Food Fight” will be out through Fitzroy Books/Regal House on June 27, 2023. More: https://www.lindabdavisauthor.com/WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/b7dqpTEB-dAMore about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Margaret Klaw, an award-winning family lawyer, writer, and author, who discusses her new novel, "Every Other Weekend." WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/PwAkee3pd4s “Every Other Weekend” (She Writes Press, May 23, 2023) is Klaw's first novel using her extensive professional experience to create an engaging and darkly humored multi-perspective look at one family's journey through the complexities of divorce and custody. More: https://margaretklaw.com/ More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Margaret Klaw, an award-winning family lawyer, writer, and author, who discusses her new novel, "Every Other Weekend." WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/PwAkee3pd4s “Every Other Weekend” (She Writes Press, May 23, 2023) is Klaw's first novel using her extensive professional experience to create an engaging and darkly humored multi-perspective look at one family's journey through the complexities of divorce and custody. More: https://margaretklaw.com/ More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features award-winning author Matt Cost, who discuss his new and fast-paced historical mystery, “Velma Gone Awry: A Brooklyn 8 Ballo Mystery.” (April 13, 2023, Encircle Publications). The story is set in the roaring ‘20s and follows a PI on a surprising, peculiar case to find the flapper daughter of a wealthy businessman. The search will lead him to cross paths with Dorothy Parker, Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald, Coleman Hawkins, Bugsy Siegel, Babe Ruth, and many more. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/YxTJCpyNKoY More about Matt Cost and his books: https://www.mattcost.net/ More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features award-winning author Matt Cost, who discuss his new and fast-paced historical mystery, “Velma Gone Awry: A Brooklyn 8 Ballo Mystery.” (April 13, 2023, Encircle Publications). The story is set in the roaring ‘20s and follows a PI on a surprising, peculiar case to find the flapper daughter of a wealthy businessman. The search will lead him to cross paths with Dorothy Parker, Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald, Coleman Hawkins, Bugsy Siegel, Babe Ruth, and many more. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/YxTJCpyNKoY More about Matt Cost and his books: https://www.mattcost.net/ More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Gary Born, author of "The File," a nail-biting thriller centered on international espionage. Leaning into his experience as a preeminent international lawyer, Born weaves an exciting tale that spans Africa, the Middle East and Europe in a relentless pursuit of WWII Nazi intel that will enthrall the reader from the first page. WATCH THE PODCAST HERE: https://youtu.be/EklAqK9gcXU"The File" by Gary Born is out through Histria Books, March 28, 2023. Pre-order on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/File-Gary-Born/dp/1592112056 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Leadership Scholar and Master Trainer Jonathan R. Kroll who discusses his new book, “Preparing Leadership Educators” (Stylus Publishing). WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/MTnuVu5vqDs Perfect for leadership educators–trainers, teachers, coaches, and mentors of all stripes–who want to refresh their pedagogical knowledge and revitalize their strategies, this practical book book fills a long-held gap in the leadership world, as well as the training and development industries. More: leadershiptrainer.org More about Books Forward at booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features thriller and crime writer Mark Ellis who discusses his latest novel in his WWII series, DEAD IN THE WATER. The story follows DCI Frank Merlin who continues his battle against rampant wartime crime when a mangled body is found in the Thames just as some items of priceless art go mysteriously missing. More: https://markellisauthor.com/ More about Books Forward at https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 143 / Tess Thompson, author of small town romances and American historical romances, joins us to talk about mindset changes she made that have helped her achieve career goals. We delve into resistance, limiting beliefs, and discoverability. Tess also shares tips for writing a small town romance series. Intro links:  Subscriptions for Authors Show notes: How Tess was traditionally published and then went indie in 2017, essentially starting over from scratch What Tess has learned that helped her writing career take off: finish a series, find your genre sweet spot, use cover styles that readers expect Why the thing that we resist is often the thing we should be doing The discoverability problem and how Tess fixed it How Tess moved from a fear-based mindset to a mindset of letting her dreams live Why conferences are a good investment even when your revenue is low Small town world building How Tess researches her historicals   Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com. Links:  Tess' website The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes  Jami's Launch Plan Sara's Book Release Timeline Checklist Jami's books Sara's books Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainans

Mikael Carlson is an award-winning political fiction author, including a silver medal from Readers' Favorite and National Indie Excellence, American Fiction, Lyra, and Global E-book Awards. He was named one of the ‘50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' by The Authors Show in 2018. Mikael is a former U.S. Army Paratrooper and retired Army...

Tim Kelly is the founder of Polytope Press, and author of Natural Healing Self Empowerment, which he considers the world's most powerful health book by far, as it teaches not only the way to eliminate all diseases, allergies, and even the common cold, but how to regenerate the human body, like restoring hair color, hair volume, nails, vision, and teeth, via innovations in blood building. Tim has ddid health research for 20 years, learning from the best innovators of all time such as those in nutrition (Weston Price, Francis Pottenger, Max Gerson, Joel Wallach, Edward Howell, Gary Tunsky, and many more) and detox (Bernard Jensen, C Samuel West, Hulda Clark, and many more). Health is mostly about nutrition and detox, something few doctors learn in depth in school, and Tim's work shows many ideas in nutrition are incorrect. Tim has also authored the Optiflex booklet, teaching people how to attain optimal fitness at home using no equipment. Tim has exercised for decades, using free weights, Smith machines and nautilus, but ultimately created his fitness system to avoid gym costs and inefficiency. Optiflex involves intensity, combining anaerobic and aerobic exercise to boost both fast and slow twitch muscles, plus precision muscle targeting, all combined with optimal nutrition. In today's world where many are losing access to gyms, such systems are more relevant than ever. Additionally, Tim has written the history text, Hidden History of Humanity, revealing sweeping new insights from Atlantis to the present, as well as designing a three dimensional periodic table of the elements, developing purposeful conformation theory as an alternative to creationism and evolution to explain the origins of species, and writing articles promoting the technology to enable independent homesteads, plus the ideal production system: the template economy. Tim has also written multiple novels. Tim has been a guest on The Authors Show, The Most Important People in the World, the Healthy Habit radio show, and more. My website is polytope.www1.50megs.com

Featuring mystery writer Kim Hays, author of "Pesticide," this interview was part of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays "Toast to Authors" Show that aired live from Eugene, Oregon, on April 24, 2022. PESTICIDE: When a rave on a hot summer night erupts into violent riots, a young man is found the next morning bludgeoned to death with a policeman's club. Seasoned detective Giuliana Linder is assigned to the case. That same day, an elderly organic farmer turns up dead and drenched with pesticide. Enter Giuliana's younger colleague Renzo Donatelli to investigate the second murder. Guiliana's disappointment that they're on two different cases is tinged with relief—her home life is complicated enough without having to deal with the distractingly attractive Renzo. But when an unexpected discovery ties the two victims into a single case, Giuliana and Renzo are thrown closer together than ever before. Dangerously close. More: https://kimhaysbern.com/ 

Featuring mystery writer Kim Hays, author of "Pesticide," this interview was part of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays "Toast to Authors" Show that aired live from Eugene, Oregon, on April 24, 2022.PESTICIDE: When a rave on a hot summer night erupts into violent riots, a young man is found the next morning bludgeoned to death with a policeman's club. Seasoned detective Giuliana Linder is assigned to the case. That same day, an elderly organic farmer turns up dead and drenched with pesticide. Enter Giuliana's younger colleague Renzo Donatelli to investigate the second murder. Guiliana's disappointment that they're on two different cases is tinged with relief—her home life is complicated enough without having to deal with the distractingly attractive Renzo.But when an unexpected discovery ties the two victims into a single case, Giuliana and Renzo are thrown closer together than ever before. Dangerously close.More: https://kimhaysbern.com/

AN INTERVIEW WITH HOST STEVE JORGENSEN of Indie Authors Show In this in-depth interview with Steve Jorgensen of THE Indie Authors Show, discover about my history before I became a Reverend and The Inspiration that led me to write "BRIDGE OF THE GODS" ~ on the next step in spiritual, mental, physical and emotional evolution for all of mankind. Get a copy here:

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The Eves is a multi-generational novel portraying lives lived well and lives in transition. Filled with poignancy and humor, The Eves captures the conversations we wish we had had with our parents, if we had taken the opportunity, and the lessons we would want to impart to our children, if they were ready to listen. Told through the voice of the psychologically complex Jessica Barnet, this is her story. As the primary witness in a messy trial she has been torn from the foundation of her existence--her connection to her children. With a partially finished doctoral degree, and incomplete renovations on her Washington, DC row house, she has let go of her ambitions and her appearance, but not her vodka or her sense of loss and guilt. When Jessica meets five diverse, determined, and sometimes ditzy old women living in a sustainable community everything and everybody changes. Through plot twists and turns that cover three continents, we learn the truth of Jessica's life and lies just as we fall in love with the vividly drawn characters and the vibrantly described settings.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://constructiontales.com/2021/01/24/originally-published-on-1-15-16-my-3nd-book-interview-the-authors-show-with-linda-thompson/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leslie-m-jasper/support

Today on Getting Social with Miriam, an influential guest will be interviewed for the first time. Today's guest is Anne Preciado Rich, who is an author and quite influential in spiritual psychology and ancient mythology. The Authors Show awarded Anne as one of the Top 50 Great Writers You Should be Reading Award for 2013. Find more about Anne here http://www.aprich.net/  and connect with her as well. 

If your DREAM is bigger than your job, you must experience this show with authors Del McNeal and Dr. Stacia Pierce. Del wrote: Caught Between a Dream and JOB. Dr. Stacia wrote: Pursue Your Purpose, Live Your Dreams and 25 Ways Women Can Motivate Themselves. If you are tired of the 9-to-5 rat race, this show will open the door and set you free! www.delmcneal.com & www.ministry4women.com