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Ready to dive into an adventure romance trilogy? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with award-winning, bestselling author, Mary K. Savarese, as we discuss her new books from The Star Writers Trilogy series: The Girl in the Toile Wallpaper and The StarWriters Club. #MomentsWithMarianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!Mary K. Savarese is a best-selling, award-winning, traditionally published author and speaker, who is known for her quirky titles. Her debut novel, Tigers Love Bubble Baths & Obsession Perfume (who knew!) a mystery romance with a supernatural twist garnered eight awards. Her recent novel, The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper, is the first in the StarWriters trilogy. Savarese is a finalist in the CIBA 1st place and grand prize category, and recently was awarded The NYC Big Book Award for Fantasy as well as the International Royal DragonFly for Fantasy and YA. https://www.maryksavarese.com/For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #author #authorinterview #KMET1490AM #radioshow #booklover #mustread #reading #bookstagram #novel #fiction #adventure #mystery #romance #spiritual #pageturner #author #MaryKSavarese

If you could give advise to your younger self, what would that be? Tune in for an inspiring discussion Leadership Freak & John David Mann on their new #book The Vagrant: The Inner Journey of Leadership: A Parable. BenBella Books#MomentsWithMarianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!Dan Rockwell gave his first presentation at the age of sixteen and has been delivering presentations and workshops ever since. Dan's fascination with leadership led him to launch his Leadership Freak blog in January 2010. Today Leadership Freak is read in virtually every country on the globe, with nearly 500,000 subscribers to its various social media channels. https://leadershipfreak.blogJohn David Mann is an award-winning author whose writings have earned the Nautilus Award, the Axiom Business Book Award (Gold Medal), Taiwan's Golden Book Award for Innovation, and the 2017 Living Now Book Awards “Evergreen Medal” for “contribution to positive global change.” He is coauthor of the worldwide classic THE GO-GIVER with Bob Burg and 4 New York Times bestsellers. His books are published in 38 languages and have sold more than 3 million copies. https://johndavidmann.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #author #authorinterview #KMET1490AM #radioshow #booklover #mustread #reading #bookstagram #leadership #success #selfawareness #awareness

Are you ready for deep and profound healing of your inner-child? Tune in today at 10am PT, 1pm ET, for a discussion with Jana Wilson on her new #book Wise Little One: Learning to Love and Listen to my Inner Child: A Prescriptive Memoir. #MomentsWithMarianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Jana Wilson is an emotional healing educator, meditation teacher, retreat leader, hypnotherapist, HeartMath Facilitator, and founder of the Emotional Healing System. For the past two decades she has taught thousands internationally in group and private retreats. Jana trained with best selling author and physician, Deepak Chopra MD and NY Times best-selling author, Debbie Ford. https://www.janawilson.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com #books #bookstagram #selfhelp #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #selfimprovement #bookish #bookshelf #kmet1490am #newbook #JanaWilson #WiseLittleOne #healing #healingjourney #innerchild #emotionalhealing #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #spiritualawakening #awareness #trauma #healingtrauma #griefandloss

Summary: Grab your beakers and your wolverine traps - Holly and Devin are talking biologists today! The more specific our themes get, the more fascinating we find the comparisons between books in our wheelhouses get; both books have a heavy focus on women in STEM and making careers in male-dominated fields, but while one gets your blood pumping with a fake dating trope, the other has your hackles up with the scent of murder. Overall, books featuring biologists and other scientists are entering the zeitgeist in a real way - with “Cli-fi” (climate change disaster fiction) and “women in STEM” rich ground for the modern writer.  Topics Discussed: The Heart (2:10): Devin discussed The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood, a STEM-y (get it?) story following third-year PhD candidate Olive Smith as she navigates her career and convincing her best friend Anh that she's over her ex so that Anh will finally cave and date him herself. To prove that Anh has the green light, Ali decides to show and not tell by kissing the first man she sees - who unfortunately happens to be Adam Carlsen, the hotshot professor who is notorious for his scathing feedback and relentlessly high expectations in the department. Devin's key takeaways were: The fake dating trope has never been more delicious to read; Adam needs to prove to his department head that he's putting down roots and not planning to leave the university so his research funds get released, and Olive is desperate to help her friend find her own happy ending.  Hazelwood confronts some very real, very upsetting realities for women working in STEM and navigating careers when internal politics, sexism, and unfair power dynamics create barriers at every stage; yes this is a romance, but it's also an accurate and incisive look at what blocks success for anyone that isn't a cis man in the sciences.  This book features Hazelwood's now trademark steaminess; Adam Carlsen reminds Devin of a brooding, cinnamon-roll-on-the-inside Adam Driver (so, basically, just Adam Driver); if you're looking for a sexy, tension-filled romance balanced out by real science, this book is for you.  The Dagger (18:27): Holly discussed A Solitude of Wolverines by Alice Henderson, a thriller that starts with a bang as protagonist Alex Carter almost dies at an event celebrating the completion of a recent conservation project to protect wetlands near Boston; someone has brought a gun to the event and opens fire. Saved at the last second, Alex decides to recover by taking a job studying wolverines in Montana. To Holly's delight, the research takes place at a creepy, rundown old ski resort. Her key takeaways were: There is a heavy sprinkling of important (and real, Holly should know from her work at the Audubon society) wildlife conservation issues; Henderson explores not only wolverines interacting with their environment but the importance of native plants and programs collaborating with farmers and ranchers to help protect birds and other wildlife.  Amidst the science, Alex is nearly driven off the road and spies footage in a wolverine trap camera of a badly injured man out in the snow; tension builds as time runs out to get to the bottom of what really is going on - all while still confronting lingering questions about what happened with the shooting in Boston.  While this is a rock solid thriller, it wasn't the most memorable Holly has read. Many of the male main characters felt interchangeable and became hard to follow at times. If you're looking for a plot-heavy environmental thriller, A Solitude of Wolverines is worth a shot (winks awkwardly).  Hot On the Shelf (38:39): Devin: The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston Holly: The Daughters of Izdihar by Hadeer Elsbai What's Making Our Hearts Race (43:27): Devin: Good Omens Season 2 on Amazon Prime Holly: Only Murders in the Building Season 3 on Hulu   Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com   If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.

Are you ready to reach out to others, be in conversation, and find new ways to connect with compassion and openness? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Michelle Cassandra Johnson on her new #book We Heal Together: Rituals and Practices for Building Community and Connection.#MomentsWithMarianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Michelle Cassandra Johnson is a social justice warrior, author, dismantling racism trainer, empath, yoga teacher and practitioner, and an intuitive healer. With over 20 years of experience leading dismantling racism work and working with clients as a licensed clinical social worker, Johnson has a deep understanding of how trauma impacts the mind, body, spirit, and heart. She has led Dismantling Racism Trainings with large corporations, small nonprofits, and community groups, including the ACLU-WA, Duke University, Google, This American Life, The Center for Equity and Inclusion, Eno River Unitarian Universalist Church, and many others. She teaches workshops nationwide. https://www.michellecjohnson.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #book #bookish #MariannePestana #author #authorinterview #kmet1490am #community #connection #humanity #healing #healingtrauma #compassion #selfimprovement #selfcare #loveyourlife #compassionate #kindness

Welcome to HEAs & Heartbreaks, a podcast about all things books and romance. In this episode, we were joined by Molly from @the.bookish.mom to talk about cowboy romances! We're so glad you're here! PODCAST INFO CONTACT: heasandheartbreaks@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @heasandheartbreaks.pod GUEST INFO Molly's Instagram: @the.bookish.mom HOSTS INFO Madison's Instagram: @authormadisonwright Amanda's Instagram: @achaperonwrites Kelsey's Instagram: @authorkelseywhitney Juliana's Instagram: @author.juliana.smith

This episode is basically a simple guide to #bookstagram. My goal was to pack as much information as I possibly could into one episode—and based on your feedback, I think we did it. I covered Instagram and #bookstagram basics, the many bookish communities you'll find there, basic photography skills, my personal processes, and tips for taking your account to the next level. I also share tips on how to participate in my debut bookstagram photo challenge. Enjoy! In Case You Missed It ⁠ 1. Join the ⁠Something Bookish Reading Challenge⁠⁠ ⁠2. ⁠An Easy Guide To NetGalley⁠⁠ 3. Get Scribd ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me ⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

Whether author, bookshop owner, reader, or writer, these Hallmark movies capitvated my bookish heart. Countdown to Christmas schedule: https://variety.com/lists/hallmark-countdown-to-christmas-lineup-2023-schedule/ Come Fly With Me Giveaway: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/?hl=en Mahogany Moment Discount (use MOMENT50 at checkout for $50 off): https://shop.mahogany.com/mahoganymoment.html Books The Best Summer of Our Lives: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Summer-Our-Lives-ebook/dp/B0BLW66XW9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=EFEY6G46LKMZ&keywords=the+best+summer+of+our+lives+rachel+hauck&qid=1695173386&sprefix=the+best+sumer+of+our+lives%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-1 The Sweet Life: https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Life-Cape-Creamery-Book-ebook/dp/B09LWPT55H/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1KMMG3NEDF8G7&keywords=the+sweet+life+suzanne+woods+fisher&qid=1695173414&sprefix=The+Dweet+Life%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-1 Pink: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007TV0ORM?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_tkin_0&storeType=ebooks&qid=1695173583&sr=8-4 The View from Rainshadow Bay: https://www.amazon.com/View-Rainshadow-Lavender-Tides-Novel-ebook/dp/B06XFN63KY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CWCWU37J3DIU&keywords=the+view+from+rainshadow+bay&qid=1695173631&s=digital-text&sprefix=the+view+from+rains%2Cdigital-text%2C172&sr=1-1 Leaving Lavender Tides: https://www.amazon.com/Leaving-Lavender-Tides-Novella-ebook/dp/B07BB5VC22/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2L2CYC7JZ07JL&keywords=leaving+lavender+tides&qid=1695173666&s=digital-text&sprefix=leaving+lavender+tides%2Cdigital-text%2C138&sr=1-1 To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/ Dear Hallmark's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dearhallmarkpodcast  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearhallmark/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearhallmark/support

Can being selfish transform your life for the better? Tune in for a discussion with Jessica Dennehy on her new book Selfish is a Superpower.#MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Not in the area? Click here to listen! https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/ Jessica Dennehy is a best-selling author, journalist, speaker, and entrepreneur known for her inspiring work in helping individuals find success and happiness by putting themselves first. A former Wall Street regulator, Dennehy started her entrepreneurial journey eleven years ago when she opened a brand of luxury barbershops called MadMen. Dennehy is author of the #1 bestselling Pivot & Slay: The Ultimate Guide to Mindset. Through her company Pivot & Slay Consulting, Dennehy offers career concierge services that empower entrepreneurs to get selfish and step into their power. Through one-on-one mentoring, she helps clients create an aligned life that includes massive business growth and personal success. https://www.jessicadennehy.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com #books #bookstagram #selfhelp #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #selfimprovement #bookish #bookshelf #kmet1490am #newbook #selfish #consciousliving #happiness #transformation #change #success #coach #healing #healingjourney #SelffishisaSuperpower #JessicaDennehy #TheSELFishMovement #empowerment

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: seeing each other in person and comfort Kindle reading Current Reads: books new and old, from new to beloved authors Deep Dive: what we think about “best” versus “favorite” books The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 2:01 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 2:12 - The Popcast 3:07 - Book People 6:24 - Kindle Oasis 7:15 - Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer  8:04 - Current Reads 8:11 - Cutting Teeth by Chandler Baker (Kaytee) 8:28 - The Husbands by Chandler Baker 8:29 - CR Season 4: Episode 33 8:32 - Whisper Network by Chandler Baker 8:33 - CR Season 2: Episode 4 8:40 - Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty  8:42 - Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage 13:00 - Malice by Keigo Higashino (Meredith) 13:43 - The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino 15:42 - The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart (Kaytee) 19:12 - A Most Agreeable Murder by Julia Seales (Meredith) 24:42 - Invisible Son by Kim Johnson (Kaytee) 24:58 - This Is My America by Kim Johnson 26:43 - Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson 26:54 - The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas  28:01 - Plum Island by Nelson DeMille (Meredith) 29:12 - The Gold Coast by Nelson DeMille 31:50 - Deep Dive: The Best Books Versus Our Favorite Books 31:56 - @ezeekat aka Jaysen Headley 32:05 - Ander and Santi Were Here by Jonny Garza Villa 33:40 - Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 33:42 - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles 34:37 - A Most Agreeable Murder by Julia Seales 35:45 - Chain Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah 35:50 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 38:20 - The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow 38:28 - Babel by R.F. Kuang 39:28 - All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle 44:48 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 44:51 - Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton 45:59 - Piranesi by Susanna Clarke 46:53 - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 46:54 - In Memoriam by Alice Winn 47:28 - Meet Us At The Fountain 47:39 - I wish we would all focus on something to learn in our reading lives. (Kaytee) 49:24 - Outlive by Dr. Peter Attia and Bill Gifford  49:56 - I wish to press The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier into readers' hands. (Meredith) 49:56 - The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredithmondayschwartz on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading    

Are you looking to cultivate happiness, authenticity, and presence in your life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Judith Blackstone, PhD on her new #book The Fullness of the Ground: A Guide to Embodied Awakening.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!Judith Blackstone, PhD, is a psychotherapist and innovative teacher in contemporary spirituality. She developed the Realization Process®, an embodied approach to personal and relational healing and nondual realization. She is the author of Trauma and the Unbound Body, Belonging Here, The Intimate Life, The Enlightenment Process, and The Empathic Ground. For more, see realizationprocess.orgFor more show information visit: www.MomentswithMarianne.com#bookclub #consciousliving #consciousness #mindfulness #consciousness #consciousnessshift #personalgrowth #nonduality #spirituality #spiritualgrowth #mindfulness #mindful #JudithBlackstone #selfhelp #books #bookstagram #bookish #reading #kmet1490am

Can diving into a practice of silence improve your life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Thomas Moore on his new #book The Eloquence of Silence: Surprising Wisdom in Tales of Emptiness.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Thomas Moore is the author of 24 books about bringing soul to our personal lives and culture, including his #1 New York Times bestseller Care of the Soul. He has been a Catholic monk and university professor and is also a psychotherapist influenced mainly by C. G. Jung and James Hillman. His work brings together spirituality, mythology, depth psychology, and the arts, emphasizing the importance of images and imagination. http://www.ThomasMooreSoul.com For more show information visit: www.MomentswithMarianne.com#bookclub #consciousliving #consciousness #mindfulness #consciousness #consciousnessshift #personalgrowth #meditation #shadowwork #shadow #reclaim #intuition #selfhelp #silence #ThomasMoore

Have you experienced the shadow on your path for spiritual awakening? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Connie Zweig, Ph.D., on her new #book Meeting the Shadow on the Spiritual Path: The Dance of Darkness and Light in Our Search for Awakening.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Connie Zweig, Ph.D., a retired psychotherapist and former executive editor at Jeremy P. Tarcher Publishing, is co-author of Meeting the Shadow and Romancing the Shadow and author of the bestseller The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from Role to Soul and a novel, A Moth to the Flame: The Life of the Sufi Poet Rumi. She has been practicing and teaching meditation for more than 50 years. https://conniezweig.comFor more show information visit: www.MomentswithMarianne.com#bookclub #consciousliving #consciousness #mindfulness #consciousness #consciousnessshift #personalgrowth #meditation #shadowwork #shadow #reclaim #intuition #selfhelp #ConnieZweig

Bookstagram is the most amazing community! There are so many incredible contributors who put out such amazing content. Come sit with us and chat about a few of our favorites!People Mentioned in this episode: @authorcaseybond@tinabyer@authorlunalaurier@alphabetsandaudiobooks@nomomstayandread@rae.in_wonderland@artbytoniii@andreaaguirresart@thereallifebookreviewer@thebeautifuldarknessart@darkfaerietales_@myfriendsarefiction@bootynthebooks@rosiethorns88@ezeekat@cali.tattoosHow to show your support:Please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review, and don't forget to follow us on Instagram for more of the chaos!@theterritorialfaepodcastHost Allisha @ladyperfictionistHost Amanda @quinnoftherereads

Summary: Howdy, neighbor! Join Holly and Devin today as they discuss a theme that catalyzes some of the most intense plotlines in both their wheelhouses; who is sexier and/or creepier than your neighbor? They agree that the tropes in both horror/thriller and romance stories featuring neighbors are some of their favorites. Stick around at the end for some *spoilers* on Holly's book that blew Devin's mind!  Topics Discussed: The Dagger (3:57): Holly discussed The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward, a horror novel following Ted Bannerman - the classic creepy neighbor. He lives alone with his cat, Olivia, in a dilapidated house at the end of a cul-de-sac. Visited by his daughter, Lauren, and with perspectives shifting between them, a neighbor Dee, and the cat Olivia (you read that right), this novel explores what it means to be a neighbor, and to know (or not) yours. Holly's key takeaways were: This novel examines the impact of traumatic events on individuals' perceptions, behaviors, and mental well-being. Ward delves into how psychological trauma can distort memories and influence actions, including the nature of reality. Much of what you can expect from this book is disturbing; the author taps into fears and anxieties of the characters and the reader to create an unsettling atmosphere and unshakeable sense of unease.  The unreliable narrators contribute to the suspense and ambiguity of the story; nothing in the book is what it seems - the reader is presented with perspectives that shift and befuddle.  The Heart (18:18): Devin discussed The Switch by Beth O'Leary, a novel that follows Leena Cotton and her 79-year-old grandmother, Eileen, as they switch houses for two months. After a panic attack and subsequent sabbatical from work, Leena needs a change of pace and is looking for a quieter life than her bustling experience in London. Eileen is newly single, about to turn eighty, and ready to mingle. Devin's key takeaways were: While this novel is definitely a romance (for both Leena and Eileen), we also witness important and equally transformative platonic and familial relationships; our protagonists redefine their relationship through the novel and come to a deeper understanding of each other as they live each other's lives.  One of the main themes O'Leary teases out is self-discovery at any age; whether you're about to be 30 or about to be 80, there is more to uncover about who you are, what you want, and where you want your life to go. Unlike many romances, The Switch has octogenarian representation and intergenerational connections; as a reader we get to experience well-rounded characters in multiple generations who come together to grow and learn from each other. Hot On the Shelf (36:17): Holly: The Master Key by Masako Togawa Devin: Will They or Won't They by Ava Wilder What's Making Our Hearts Race (40:42): Holly: Taylor Swift (Holly came out as a Swiftie) Devin: Heartstopper Season 2   Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com   If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience. 

Join us this Friday for an exciting YouTube interview with the multi-talented author Natali Simmonds! We're thrilled to have Natali as our guest, and we'll be delving into her incredible author journey, her diverse range of books, and so much more.Natali wears many creative hats in the literary world. Under the name Natali Simmonds, she crafts thrilling and suspenseful tales that will keep you on the edge of your seat. As N J Simmonds, she ventures into the realms of fantasy and manga, offering readers a taste of enchanting worlds. And as part of the writing duo Caedis Knight, she co-authors captivating paranormal romance stories.In a remarkable turn of events, Natali signed with the esteemed agent Amanda Preston at LBA in 2022. Her highly anticipated debut thriller, "Good Girls Die Last," is set to hit the shelves courtesy of Headline in June 2023.For Natali, being an author has been a lifelong dream. Her journey began at the tender age of 5, as she sat alongside her father, sketching pictures and spinning imaginative stories to complement them. Today, her books, spanning various genres, are characterized by their gritty realism, complex female protagonists, and relentless suspense.Natali's diverse background adds a unique flavor to her storytelling. Originally hailing from North London with Spanish heritage, she has lived across the globe, including stints in Australia, Spain, and the Netherlands. This cosmopolitan experience is reflected in her characters, who are always on the move, and in her strong connection to the vibrant city of London, a recurring backdrop in her work.When she's not weaving literary magic, Natali works as a freelance writer and consultant, operating under the banner of Rebel Storytelling & Consulting. Her expertise extends to lecturing at schools, business events, and esteemed institutions like The University of The Hague and London's Raindance Film School.Natali's passion for the written word extends beyond her own books. In 2015, she co-founded the online magazine "The Glass House Girls" and contributes articles to various publications, including The Independent, King's College London's "Inspire The Mind" magazine, and Jericho Writers.Don't miss this engaging conversation as we dive into Natali's world of storytelling, her creative process, and the exciting future that lies ahead. Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell so you won't miss this Friday's episode with Natali Simmonds!#NataliSimmonds #JNataliSimmondsAuthor #Fantasy #Manga #Interview #BookLovers #CreativeWriting #InspiringConversations #SuccessStory ______________________________________Find out more: www.TheWritingCommunityChatShow.ComTHE WCCS – TOGETHER AS ONE WE GET IT DONE!If you would like to advertise your #book on the show, to enroll in a book launch interview, or to have a WCCS social media shout out, visit here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCSFOLLOW US► Our website – https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com► Universal link – https://linktr.ee/TheWCCS► Buy the show a coffee – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCS► Use hashtag TheWritingCommunityChatShow or TheWCCS on social media to keep us current. This show will only succeed with your support!► Support us through Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/WCCS► For our FIVERR affiliate link click here (we will earn a little from you signing up through our link and more if you use the service. We back this service and have used it with great results! – https://fvrr.co/32SB6cs► For our PRO #WRITING AID affiliate link click here – https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=15286Hey! We have spent 3 years using StreamYard. You can see how much we love its features, and how we can make it look great for live streaming. We are huge fans and they are constantly improving their service. Check it out with our link and we could earn from referrals!https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4835638006775808This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5445493/advertisement

Do your hands hold information that can empower your life? Tune in for a discussion with Celebrity Master Hand Analyst Brent Bruning on his new book The Power In Your Hands: Embark on a Journey to Discover Your Life Pattern: 100 Remarkable People Open Their Hands to Reveal the Ancient Art of Palmistry. #MomentswithMarianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate. Brent Bruning is a IIHA Certified Master Hand Analyst, Author and Tranformational Coach, with over 20k hands read including celebrities, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Beyonce, Tony Robbins, Ben Stiller, Eminem, Vishen Lakhiani, and many more. Bruning deciphers the greatness you carry within yourself, and the life passions you are looking to discover. In his new book, The Power In Your Hands, Bruning decoded the secrets your hands hold, creates a map to your true life calling, and teaches the neural map of your nervous systems so you can live a life of greatness. https://www.thepowerinyourhands.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #bookish #readinglist #hands #handanalyst #lifepurpose #empowerment #tranformation #ThePowerInYourHands #BrentBruning #lifeisgood #lifepatterns #lifelessons #overcome #hardship #lifejourney #selfimprovement #selfempowerment #selfhelp #consciousliving #consciousnessshift #consciouslife #consciousness #palmistry #palm #kmet1490am #authorinterview #change #bethechange #bookstagram

Can a meditation practice of three minutes a day change your life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Richard Dixey, PhD on his new #book Three Minutes a Day: A Fourteen Week Course to Learn Meditation and Transform Your Life.#MomentsWithMarianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Click here to listen: https://youtu.be/yk76Xmh54eERichard Dixey, PhD, is a scientist and lifelong student of Asian philosophy. He runs the Light of Buddhadharma Foundation in India with his wife Wangmo, the eldest daughter of Tibetan lama Tarthang Tulku. He is a senior faculty member at Dharma College in Berkeley and divides his time between California and India. https://www.richarddixey.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #bookish #readinglist #lifepurpose #empowerment #tranformation #lifeisgood #lifepatterns #lifelessons #overcome #hardship #lifejourney #selfimprovement #selfempowerment #selfhelp #consciousliving #consciousnessshift #consciouslife #consciousness #kmet1490am #authorinterview #change #bethechange #bookstagram

Are there simple practices for developing greater connection? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Michelle Cassandra Johnson on her new #book Finding Refuge: Heart Work for Healing Collective Grief.#MomentsWithMarianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Michelle Cassandra Johnson is a social justice warrior, author, dismantling racism trainer, empath, yoga teacher and practitioner, and an intuitive healer. With over 20 years of experience leading dismantling racism work and working with clients as a licensed clinical social worker, Johnson has a deep understanding of how trauma impacts the mind, body, spirit, and heart. She has led Dismantling Racism Trainings with large corporations, small nonprofits, and community groups, including the ACLU-WA, Duke University, Google, This American Life, The Center for Equity and Inclusion, Eno River Unitarian Universalist Church, and many others. She teaches workshops nationwide. https://www.michellecjohnson.com For more show information visit:www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #book #bookish #MariannePestana #author #authorinterview #kmet1490am #community #connection #humanity #healing #healingtrauma #compassion #selfimprovement #selfcare #loveyourlife #compassionate #kindness

On this week's Tuesday episode, Yajaira and Cheli play their usual game to wrap up the season! This time around they decided to give tapple a try- join the best friends as they go through various bookish scenarios! become our Patron ♡ https://www.patreon.com/BookFixBusiness Inquiries: thebookfixpodcast@gmail.comfollow us on Tiktok! ♡ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookfix

Summary: Summer is coming to a close and academia is back on our minds. Welcome to our fourth LoveFest, where Holly and Devin talk about Jane Austen for literally longer than they've ever spoken about anything on the podcast before. Born in 1775, Austen received a home-based education and began writing in her teens. Her novels were published anonymously during her short life; she died in 1817 at age 41 of what modern physicians believe to be Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Her six novels, though, have endured for centuries and are recognized especially for their wit, humor, and keen social commentary.  Topics Discussed: Sense and Sensibility (13:09): Elinor and Marianne Dashwood teach the reader via their contrasting approaches to love that a successful romance requires both logic and passion; Holly's introduction to Austen and a mutual favorite Adaptations: 1995 film ft Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman, Hugh Grant, and Harriet Walter. 2008 BBC Miniseries ft. Dan Stevens, Hattie Morahan and Charity Wakefield. Pride & Prejudice (25:53): This novel is the foundation of what we think of as a romance book and is still the template some 200+ years later; Lizzie Bennet is a heroine for the ages and Darcy one of the best romantic leads in all of literature.  Adaptations: 1995 BBC Miniseries ft. Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle. 2005 Joe Wright film ft. Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen  Emma (39:43): Emma Woodhouse goes from playing matchmaking games and meddling in the lives of her friends and acquaintances to realizing she has to mature to earn the proper match of her own in this hilarious, witty novel; Mister Knightley is a favorite of both Holly and Devin.  Adaptations: 1995 film Clueless ft. Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash and Brittany Murphy, 2009 BBC miniseries ft. Romola Garai and Johnny Lee Miller, 2020 film ft. Anya Taylor Joy and Johnny Flynn  Mansfield Park (49:01): Following one of the harder heroines to love and root for, Fanny, the reader journeys through all kinds of tomfoolery and propriety transgressions on their way to a happy ending in Austen's least-loved novel (for Holly and Devin, at least); key themes of class differences, privilege, and morality add meaning.  Adaptations: Don't bother.  Northanger Abbey (1:01:13): It's a teenage dream for the reader as we follow Catherine Morland through her summer in Bath as she discovers herself, the meaning of true and false friendships, and ultimately - love (with a side of melodrama and a “murder investigation”); Austen pokes fun at the Gothic novels so popular at the time.  Adaptations: 2007 Northanger Abbey TV miniseries featuring Felicity Jones Persuasion (1:11:36): In her final work, we follow Austen's oldest protagonist (27, gasp!) Anne Elliot, who had forsaken her love of Frederick Wentworth years ago after pressure from her family about his status. The reader explores the power of love, of self-advocacy, and not bending to societal pressure while rooting enthusiastically for Anne and Wentworth alike. If you want more details on this novel, check out Episode 17, Classics.  Adaptations: 1995 film ft. Ciaran Hinds and Amanda Root, 2007 film ft. Sally Hawkins, 2022 film ft. Dakota Johnson and Cosmo Jarvis (skip unless you want a laugh) Hot On the Shelf (1:18:58): Devin: With Love, from Cold World by Alicia Thompson Holly: Let Him In by William Friend What's Making Our Hearts Race (1:21:37): Devin: Barbie Holly: Oppenheimer    Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com   If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.

Looking for a captivating book that will inspire your senses? Tune in for a discussion with New York Times Bestselling, award-winning, author Alka Joshi, on her third book in the Jaipur Trilogy series: The Perfumist of Paris. #MomentswithMarianne airs in the Los Angeles area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM ABC Talk Radio! From the New York Times Bestselling, and author of the Resse Witherspoon book pick comes the final book in the Japiur Trilogy; The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi. Born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, Alka Joshi has lived in the U.S. since the age of nine. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of the Arts. She ran her own advertising and PR agency for 30 years. The Henna Artist was her first novel. Currently, she is working on the third book of the trilogy and a screen adaption of The Henna Artist. https://alkajoshi.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #bookish #readinglist #love #novel #fiction #books #bookworm #booklover #hennaartist #India #perfume #Paris #mustread #bookcommunity #bookstagram #bookofthemonth

Friend of the podcast, Nadia, joins me today. Nadia shares some book recommendations based on some of her favorite bookish themes, we chat 90s television shows and more!   You can find Nadia on Instagram here. For Nadia's important Links click here. You can find Nadia's Youtube channel here.   ★Recommendations★ The Rose Bend series by Naima Simone The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson All I've Ever Wanted All I've Ever Needed by A.E. Valdez Making Faces by Amy Harmon Northern Stars by Brittany Cherry The Sun and Her Star by Dylan Allen The Song Book of Benny Lament by Amy Harmon Learn to Love You by Jade Hernandez Between Commitment and Betrayal by Shain Rose Western Waves by Brittany Cherry Sunny Disposition by Deanna Gray Until I Get You by Claire Contreras Dear Yesterday by Lindsay Ray Redd   ★   Patreon page is linked here ♡♡If you enjoyed today's episode and listen via Apple Podcast, please consider rating and leaving the podcast a review. This is the easiest way to support us and will help other Category Romance readers find us ♡ For a list of all the places where you can find the podcast along with where you can find us on social media, click herefor our linktree! Our Email is thecategoricallyromancepod@gmail.com ♡ This podcast is engineered by Sincere Alexander and contains music from Lukrembo  

Sarah's debut, Someone Else's Skin won the Theakstons Crime Novel of the Year and was a World Book Night selection and a Richard & Judy Book Club pick. In the US, it was a Silver Falchion and Macavity Award finalist. No Other Darkness was shortlisted for a Barry Award.She's a Programming Chair for St Hilda's Crime Fiction Weekend in Oxford, and co-founder of Ledburied, a crime festival in her hometown of Ledbury.As well as writing, she teaches crime fiction and mentors its rising stars. Her short stories have won the Cheshire Prize for Literature, the Fish Criminally Short Histories Prize, and the SENSE prize. She also loves hearing from and engaging with readers.Her latest book, Black Thorn is out now from Pan Macmillan.Ann Cleeves called it ‘immersive, claustrophobic, unbearably tense and quite brilliant' while Liz Nugent said ‘an unforgettable read with the most sympathetic protagonist I've read in years'.You can BUY IT HERE:https://amzn.to/44lOe7a#SarahHilary #blackthorne #books Host CJ Aggett interviewed Sarah at the Harrogate Crime Writers Festival , on behalf of Pan MacMillan.Hey! We have spent 3 years using StreamYard. You can see how much we love its features, and how we can make it look great for live streaming. We are huge fans and they are constantly improving their service. Check it out with our link and we could earn from referrals!https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4835638006775808This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5445493/advertisement

In today's world, is it possible to get to a place of social harmony? Tune in for a discussion with Pamela Ayo Yetunde, JD, ThD, on her new #book Casting Indra's Net: Fostering Spiritual Kinship and Community. #MomentsWithMarianne airs LIVE every Tuesday at 3pm PT/6pm ET, and every Friday at 10am PT/1pm ET, in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Pamela Ayo Yetunde, JD, ThD, is a Community Dharma Leader in the Insight Meditation tradition. She teaches pastoral care and counseling and has taught at University of the West, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, and Upaya Institute and Zen Center. Ayo has written for Buddhadharma, Lion's Roar, Religions, and Buddhist-Christian Studies. She is the author of Object Relations, Buddhism and Relationality in Womanist Practical Theology. https://www.pamelaayoyetunde.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #author #authorinterview #KMET1490AM #radioshow #booklover #mustread #reading #bookstagram #wellness #wellbeing #community #Harmony #healing #society #PamelaAyoYetunde #Shambhala #enlightenment #innerpeace #goldenrule #weareone #connected

On today's episode of The Lives of Writers, Sara Rauch interviews Christine Sneed.Christine Sneed is the author of the new story collection Direct Sunlightin addition to three novels and two previous story collections, most recently Please Be Advised and The Virginity of Famous Men. She is also the editor of a collection of short fiction, Love in the Time of Time's Up. Sara Rauch is the author of the book-length essay XO, from us at Autofocus Books. She's also the author of the story collection, What Shines from it, from Alternating Current Press. Her book reviews and author interviews have been featured in the LA Review of Books, Newcity Lit, Lambda Literary, The Rumpus, and elsewhere.____________PART ONE, topics include:-- juggling teaching gigs-- the fate of mid-list fiction writers-- writing stories vs novels-- novels in drawers-- Christine's Substack, Bookish-- mainstream publishing-- sticking it out-- poetry before fiction____________PART TWO, topics include:-- life before the first book-- 25 years of rejection from one mag-- disappointment-- Christine's new story collection Direct Sunlight-- stories as windows-- beginning with a title-- layering details -- the comic potential of the every day-- collecting a story collection-- the truth, revealed_________PART THREE, topics include:-- balancing formal inventiveness--  associative logic--  the enmeshment of character and plot-- the stories of Alice Munro-- the first couple lines-- figuring it out as you go-- dealing with disappointment-- tuning out the outside world-- new work____________Podcast theme music provided by Mike Nagel, author of Duplex. Here's more of his project: Yeah Yeah Cool Cool.The Lives of Writers is edited and produced by Michael Wheaton.

Have you been afraid to use your voice and chase your dreams? Tune in for this discussion with Vasavi Kumar as we discuss her new #book Say It Out Loud: Using the Power of Your Voice to Listen to Your Deepest Thoughts and Courageously Pursue Your Dreams. #MomentsWithMarianne airs every Tuesday at 3pm PT/6pm ET, and every Friday at 10am PT/1pm ET, in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Vasavi Kumar is a life coach and licensed therapist with a myriad of in-person, print, televised, and social media experience. A first-generation Indian American growing up on Long Island and diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 19, she learned to become extremely self-aware and take action to create the life she wanted for herself. www.VasaviKumar.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #author #authorinterview #KMET1490AM #radioshow #booklover #mustread #reading #bookstagram #wellness #wellbeing #yoga #yogaphilosophy #yogalife #trauma #healing #healingjourney #yogapractice #healingtrauma

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: a rhythm change and deeper reading Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: we are bossing the TBRs of some bookish friends that we know really well and don't know at all The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 1:40 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 5:26 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 6:14 - The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny 8:46 - Three Pines on Amazon Prime 9:03 - Current Reads 9:07 - The Shape of Thunder by Jasmine Warga (Kaytee) 13:13 - What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall (Meredith) 14:36 - Rules for Vanishing by Kate Alice Marshall 17:19 - The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams (Kaytee)  20:45 - Severance by Ling Ma (Meredith) 24:27 - Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel 27:09 - The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston (Kaytee)  30:38 - The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston 31:44 - Red Queen by Juan Gomez-Jurado (Meredith) 37:32 - Deep Dive: Boss My TBR From Susan Shaw Hulbert 38:58 - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 38:59 - Dinners with Ruth by Nina Totenberg 39:01 - Zero Fail by Carol Leonnig 39:06 - Book Lovers by Emily Henry 39:10 - The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman From Jillian Trinidad 43:05 - I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai 43:08 - Jade City by Fonda Lee 43:10 - Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo 43:13 - Legendborn by Tracy Deonn 43:16 - Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren 49:29 - Meet Us At The Fountain 49:37 - I wish everyone would read Love and Saffron by Kim Fay (Kaytee) 49:37 - Love and Saffron by Kim Fay 50:35 - 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Henff 52:51 - I wish I would read S.A Cosby before the Hamptons Whodunnit (Meredith) 53:08 - Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby 53:55 - The Rhythm of Time by S.A. Cosby and Questlove Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredithmondayschwartz on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

Hello bookish babes and welcome to a mini episode that you'll want to listen to with your book bestie. This week, Allie and Meg blindly rank book boyfriends, FMC's, authors, tropes, and much more without knowing what comes next. Sip on your cocktail of the week and get to ranking!

In this episode I share with you my suggestions on Women in Translation month: Convenience Store Woman By Sayaka MurataMy Husband By Maud VenturaPeople Like Them By Samira SediraKim, Jiyoung, Born 1982 By Cho Nam-JooHuman Acts By Han KangThe Diary of a Young Girl By Anne FrankAnd I mention bits about motherhood, even though I want to talk to you on a deeper level on this specific topic. But I don't think I am that deep yet… Let's connect? Instagram goodreads

In this episode, I chat with Faridah, an avid reader with the most visually pleasing Bookstagram feed, about the highs and lows of creating book content and running a bookish business. She also shares five books she loves and one books that didn't spark joy.  Enjoy! In Case You Missed It Join the ⁠Something Bookish Reading Challenge⁠ ⁠An Easy Guide To NetGalley⁠ Get Scribd ⁠HERE⁠⁠ ⁠ If you love my content, kindly consider supporting me by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠Newsletter⁠ | ⁠Website --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingbookish/message

Are you tired of your on-again, off-again relationship with dieting? Kim Shapira, MS, RD, breaks down the science to get your brain and your body on board; replaces fad diets that do not last with a sustainable method that encourages you to eat what you love; and empowers you to be the authority in your own body.#MomentsWithMarianne airs every Tuesday at 3pm PT/6pm ET, and every Friday at 10am PT/1pm ET, in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Not in the area? Click here to listen to the broadcast! https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/ Kim Shapira, MS, RD, is a celebrity dietitian with a BS in exercise kinesiology from Tulane and an MS in human metabolism and clinical nutrition from Boston University. Kim has spent the last 25 years helping people lose weight and keep it off in her private Los Angeles practice. In addition, she has worked in hospitals, sports clinics, and addiction centers. Kim's work has become the Kim Shapira Method; a focus on 6 rules that helps her clients develop and sustain a normal relationship with food. https://www.kimshapiramethod.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #author #authorinterview #KMET1490AM #radioshow #booklover #mustread #reading #bookstagram #wellness #wellbeing #diet #health #eating #KimShapira #weight #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #hungry #food #selfcare #consciousliving

When Catherine Miller became a mum to twins, she decided her hands weren't full enough so wrote a novel with every spare moment she managed to find. By the time the twins were two, Catherine had a two-book deal with Carina UK. There is a possibility she has aged remarkably in that time. Her debut novel, Waiting For You, came out in March 2016.Catherine was a NHS physiotherapist, but for health reasons (Uveitis and Sarcoidosis) she retired early from this career. As she loved her physiotherapy job, she decided if she couldn't do that she would pursue her writing dream. It took a few years and a couple of babies, but in 2015 she won the Katie Fforde bursary, was a finalist in the London Book Fair Write Stuff Competition and highly commended in Woman magazine's writing competition. Soon afterwards she signed with Carina. Soon after that, she collapsed in a heap and was eventually revived by chocolate.Since then she's become an internationally bestselling novelist and hasn't found a week that didn't require revival by chocolate. She is one eighth of The Romaniacs – a group of writing friends who've supported each other since meeting through The Romantic Novelists' Association's New Writers' Scheme.Her latest novel is THE DAY I LOST HER:As I stare at the girl, I feel my heart pound inside my chest. There she is, my daughter, right in front of me after all this time. I have to reach her, to hold her, before I lose her all over again…I have experienced what no mother should: I have lost my child. Many years ago, after my divorce, my daughter moved in with her father, and then went missing…For years, I searched everywhere for my darling girl, but she had vanished without a trace. But even on my darkest days, when my heart felt truly broken, I kept a hope alive inside – a hope that my little girl would, one day, find her way back to me.And now, standing in front of me, so close I could touch her, is a young woman who looks just like my beloved Tilly. I've been reminded of her so many times over the years, but this is different. The curve of her face, the sound of her voice…But just as my heart leaps with unimaginable joy, she disappears into the crowd and I lose sight of her. I can't believe she has gone before I had the chance to reach her.As I desperately scan the faces around me, my heart pounding in my chest, I realise I am certain that she was my little girl, back after all these years. But why would she seek me out now, just to vanish all over again? And how can I find her? Because no matter how much time has passed, she will always be my little girl… And I will do whatever it takes to hold her in my arms once more.An absolutely unputdownable and gripping story about one mother's quest to find her little girl. Fans of Jojo Moyes, Jodi Picoult and Diane Chamberlain will be hooked on this emotional book until the very final page.BUY IT HERE: https://amzn.to/45qfFxyHey! We have spent 3 years using StreamYard. You can see how much we love its features, and how we can make it look great for live streaming. We are huge fans and they are constantly improving their service. Check it out with our link and we could earn from referrals!https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4835638006775808This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5445493/advertisement

Summary: Join Holly and Devin as they explore the world of US and international politics on today's episode! While neither of them have read many political books in the past, they appreciated these books specifically for their accuracy, the tension built, and the clear demonstration of the impact politics can have on the lives of those working in those spaces.  Topics Discussed: The Heart (3:23): Devin discussed Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuinston, a novel that follows Alex (first son of the United States) and Henry (grandson to the King of England) in one of the most epic enemies to lovers romances out there. After bad press from an incident involving a destroyed wedding cake, Alex and Henry are thrust together for a PR campaign that slowly becomes much, much more. It has just been released on Amazon Prime as a movie - check it out! Devin's key takeaways were: More than anything, this novel is about and conveys LGBTQIA+ joy. Henry is gay but forced to remain in the closet by his family and the crown. Alex had never come to terms with his own sexuality and his journey into understanding his bisexuality is moving and important.  Politics, shocker, are at the core of this novel and Alex's mother (the President) is working to be elected for a second term. The accuracy of a re-election campaign, the exploration of a new friendship out of political necessity, and the adrenaline rush of following our protagonists as they navigate their feelings and the potential global consequences would get any reader's heart beating faster.  UK and American history is woven throughout the novel; the histories greatly inform the choices, pressures, and decisions Alex and Henry make. They must grapple with what history means for them, what history will see in them, and how they can impact the outcome of their futures by the decisions in their present.  The Dagger (23:40): Holly discussed State of Terror by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Louise Penny, a political thriller following new Secretary of State Ellen Adams. A wide-ranging and global story, Clinton and Penny delve into the lives of Ellen Adam and a low-level State Department Employee named Anahita after news of a bomb exploding on a bus in London and Paris breaks. Holly's key takeaways were: Clinton and Penny collaborated together to write this novel during the pandemic. They got to the core of the story they wanted to tell when Louise asked Hillary what kept her up at night, what gave her nightmares when she herself was Secretary of State. Penny's writing is as strong as ever and Hillary's expertise shines through via plot and structure.  This book explores the power of female friendship and being a woman in politics; a lot of the main characters are representatives from different countries like Iran, Pakistan, India, and Russia and Betsy, Ellen's number two is named after and an homage to Hillary and Louise's mutual friend who passed away.  Yes, State of Terror is a thriller, but don't forget the politics. A lot of the drama happens at a conference room table and the driver behind all of the plot ultimately is the domestic and international political situations that Ellen must navigate.  Hot On the Shelf (43:00): Devin: That Summer Feeling by Bridget Morrissey  Holly: The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon What's Making Our Hearts Race (46:57): Devin: Baking bagels for the first time! Holly: The film Theater Camp   Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com   If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.

Have you ever lived in a house you thought was haunted? Tune in for a discussion with New York Times bestselling author Karen White, on her new #novel The House on Prytania. The second book of The Royal Street series, which dives into a page-turning story of a woman that is haunted, both literally and figuratively, by ghosts of the past. #MomentsWithMarianne airs LIVE every Tuesday at 3pm PT/6pm ET, and every Friday at 10am PT/1pm ET, in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Not in the area? Click here to listen to the broadcast! https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/ Karen White is the New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-five novels, including the Tradd Street series, The Last Night in London, Dreams of Falling, The Night the Lights Went Out, Flight Patterns, The Sound of Glass, A Long Time Gone, and The Time Between. She is the coauthor of All the Ways We Said Goodbye, The Glass Ocean, and The Forgotten Room with New York Times bestselling authors Beatriz Williams and Lauren Willig. She grew up in London but now lives with her husband and a spoiled Havanese dog near Atlanta, Georgia. https://www.karen-white.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#books #reading #readinglist #bookclub #ghosts #KMET1490AM #radioshow #authorinterview #author #NewOrleans #RoyalStreet #karenwhite #shoponroyal #houseonprytania #bookseries #ghoststories #ghosts

Anna Gomez was born and raised in the city of Makati, Philippines before she met and married her best friend who whisked her away to Chicago over twenty years ago. You may recognise Anna as she has been on our show twice before. She came on alongside actor and author Kristoffer Polaha. They wrote a book series together and we talked about the difficulties and joys of doing so.Anna is a full time career woman who thought she could write a book about her life (The Light in the Wound, Christine Brae 2013) and then run away as far as possible from it. She never imagined that her words would touch the hearts of so many women with the same story to tell. Since then, Anna has released six more books under her pen name, Christine Brae.In December 2019, her agent convinced her to write one more book. Different model, different subject matter. Clean, contemporary, happy endings. Reluctantly, she decided to give it a try. This time, under her real name, Anna Gomez.When not listening to the voices in her head or spending late nights at the office, Anna can be seen shopping for shoes and purses, running a half marathon or spending time with her husband and three children in Chicago.Anna is represented by Italia Gandolfo of Gandolfo Helin Literary Management, and is published by the Vesuvian Media Group.Her latest novel is MY GOODBYE GIRL:“A heart-wrenching tale of two people destined to be together. Simon and Tessa are fantastically portrayed as star-crossed lovers whose lives are worlds apart. Even those who are not fans of romance will enjoy the relationships, scenery, and beautiful prose of this book. Five stars!”BUY IT HERE: https://amzn.to/443dbUKHey! We have spent 3 years using StreamYard. You can see how much we love its features, and how we can make it look great for live streaming. We are huge fans and they are constantly improving their service. Check it out with our link and we could earn from referrals!https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4835638006775808This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5445493/advertisement

Does your moon sign have a powerful influence on your life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Carmen Turner-Schott on her new #book Moon Signs, Houses & Healing: Gain Emotional Strength and Resilience through Astrology. #MomentsWithMarianne airs every Tuesday at 3pm PT/6pm ET, and every Friday at 10am PT/1pm ET, in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Not in the area? Click to here to listen to the broadcast! https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/ Carmen Turner-Schott, MSW, LISW, is a practicing clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and astrologer with national and international clientele. She has worked as an astrologer and with survivors of trauma for over twenty-five years. The author of Sun Signs, Houses & Healing and her most recent book Moon Signs, Houses & Healing, Turner-Schott has presented astrology workshops and eGroups for the Association of Research and Enlightenment. She is also the founder of Deep Soul Divers Astrology. www.CarmenTurnerSchott.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #author #authorinterview #KMET1490AM #radioshow #booklover #mustread #reading #bookstagram #healingjourney #healing #life #lifejourney #lifelessons #changeyourlife #bethechange #consciousness #empowerment #resliience #MoonSigns

Are you looking to sense and communicate with your guardian angels? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Richard Webster on his new #book Guardian Angels: How to Contact & Work with Angelic Protectors.#MomentsWithMarianne airs LIVE every Tuesday at 3pm PT/6pm ET, and every Friday at 10am PT/1pm ET, in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Richard Webster (New Zealand) is the bestselling author of more than one hundred books. Richard has appeared on several radio and television programs in the US and abroad, including guest spots on WMAQ-TV (Chicago), KTLA-TV (Los Angeles), and KSTW-TV (Seattle). He travels regularly, lecturing and conducting workshops on a variety of metaphysical subjects. His bestselling titles include Spirit Guides & Angel Guardians and Creative Visualization for Beginners. http://www.psychic.co.nzFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #author #authorinterview #KMET1490AM #radioshow #booklover #mustread #reading #bookstagram #angels #angel #healing #healingjourney

Looking to take a deep-dive into higher consciousness? With a unique viewpoint, Emmy® Award winner Bill Harvey melds science and religion into a singular explanation, making each person a vital part of a great adventure.Tune in Friday, August 4th at 10am PT/1pm ET, for an inspiring discussion with Emmy® Award winner Bill Harvey as we discuss his #books Mind Magic: Doorways into Higher Consciousness, and the Agents of Cosmic Intelligence Series: The Message and Pandemonium: Live to All Devices.#MomentsWithMarianne airs LIVE every Tuesday at 3pm PT/6pm ET, and every Friday at 10am PT/1pm ET, in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Emmy® Award winner and media research industry leader, Bill Harvey has foretold and shaped the future of media for over 35 years. Bill published his first book, MIND MAGIC, now in its sixth edition, in 1976. He currently has six books published, three nonfiction and three science fiction. His writing, including the sci-fi series Agents of Cosmic Intelligence, is focused on helping individuals become more effective. In works of fiction, he demonstrates the strengths of his characters in action, and zooms in on the inner processes that these characters use. Bill's worldview is open-minded, scientific, inclusive of the possibility that the universe is conscious, and that each of us experiences the consciousness of the universe as our own consciousness, and that reality at its core is consciousness, with matter and energy being phenomena projected within consciousness. In his nonfiction books, he provides experiments that the reader can do, which could lead them to the discovery that their hunches are meaningful, and that the universe might be trying to give clues to each of us. https://www.humaneffectivenessinstitute.orgFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #author #authorinterview #KMET1490AM #radioshow #booklover #mustread #reading #bookstagram #BillHarvey #Emmy #consciousness #higherconsciousness #psychic #psychicmedium #spiritualexperience #spiritualgrowth #MindMagic #psychicagents #openminds

The Nerds are happy to once again discuss Hugh Howey's amazing worldbuilding in this episode discussing SILO, the Apple TV+ production of Howey's bestselling book, WOOL. Listeners may recall that the Nerds had Hugh Howey as a guest on the show in episode 4 of season 1 in 2019.  What a fun episode that was! Lots of bourbon and tequila involved (and a Texas windstorm that left Robyn with no internet for half of the show!). SILO does not disappoint. So pour a drink and catch up with the Nerds as they chat briefly about Silo, and about what's next for the show.Join the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter (while it's still a thing, lol), and let us know your thoughts on any of the media mentioned in our shows. https://www.instagram.com/tipsynerdsbookclub/https://twitter.com/TipsyNerdsBC https://www.facebook.com/tipsynerdsbookclub

Show notes: Happy 100th episode, woohoo! What a milestone. We're really excited to celebrate with you in this episode. We asked and you all wanted a little bit of everything for today's show and we are happy to oblige. We play a fun game, share some of our favorite books so far this year, and we reflect back on what it's been like recording the podcast for 100 episodes. Come join the party!   Click here to join us on Patreon to get an exclusive bookish goodie every single Friday. With fun bonus episode series like: Monthly Overflow Books, Backlist Book Club, The New Books in Our Lives plus a private community for RTL Book Nerds only, you're going to love being a part of our Patreon. Not only that, but you're helping to support our show by saying I LOVE WHAT YOU DO.    Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.   Support indie bookstores by shopping our picks on Bookshop.org!   Something Bookish: [3:32] S: New book light [4:36] M: Team Sarah vs. Team Mia reader quiz Episode 50, Ask Us Anything   [6:30] Bookish Guessing Game   [18:00] Favorite Books of 2023 So Far: [18:31] M: The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias [19:08] S: Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan [19:54] M: A Little Hope by Ethan Joella [20:48] S: The Door-to-Door Bookstore by Carsten Henn [21:31] M: The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton [22:06] S: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano [22:48] M: In the Land of Dead Horses by Bruce McCandless III [23:34] S: Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors [24:21] M: The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker  [25:04] S: I Could Live Here Forever by Hanna Halperin   [25:44] Our Thoughts on Recording a Podcast for 100 Episodes (plus bonus episodes!) Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahhartleycoaching  Follow Mia on Instagram: @fastlifeinslowlane + @miamanagementco    * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.  

Summary: ¡Bienvenido a Argentina! In our fifth and final stop of the Summer Jetset Series, Holly and Devin spend some time in South America enjoying books set in Argentina. They both agree that South America is underrepresented in books for both their wheelhouses and advocate for readers to seek out books from the continent purposefully, especially in translation. The use of magical elements across genres and the horrors of Argentine history are key for novels from the country and they both agree if available, Holly and Devin would literally and metaphorically travel to Argentina again. Topics Discussed: The Dagger (3:34): Holly discussed Death Going Down by María Angélica Bosco, a 1950s whodunnit that begins with a young man stumbling home drunkenly in the wee hours of the morning to find a beautiful young woman in the elevator up to his apartment - dead. From there, detectives delve into the mystery of the victim and her death as well as the colorful lives of the building residents. Holly's key takeaways were: Bosco's style is reminiscent of Agatha Christie or the Nancy Drew series; there's a large cast of characters in the building that act as suspects and each has their own secrets and motives. Unlike Louise Penny, the novel focuses less on the detectives and much more on the residents of the building - all of whom Holly enjoyed greatly. This book brought a strong sense of history and its place in time. Written in 1954, “Death Going Down” includes the fallout from WWII and the European (and nazi) escaping to Argentina and other South American countries. There's a sense of suspicion around certain characters depending on where they're from originally.  The novel lacks a strong sense of place and the reader shouldn't expect to get a very good feel of Argentina as a whole. The focus remains on the apartment building and its residents, similar to the TV show “Only Murders in the Building.” The Heart (16:34): Devin discussed Hades, Argentina by Daniel Loedel, an Orpheus retelling set during the Dirty War of Argentina, specifically 1976. Tomás Orilla is a young medical student in Buenos Aires who has been in love with his childhood friend Isabella for years. As tensions increase between the Argentinian government and young insurgents fighting the oppressive regime, Tomás does all he can to prove his love to Isabella until he's forced to flee the country for New York City, living as Thomas Shore for a decade. But can he ever truly leave behind Isabelle and what he did in ‘76? As Orpheus descended into hell to retrieve Eurydice, so too Tomás entered the underworld to save Isabelle and make peace with his choices. A magical realism ghost story, Loedel blurs the lines between modern reality and ghosts interacting with our protagonist. Usually this is to good effect, but occasionally leaves the reader confused about which world we're in. Tomas and almost every character in the book are plagued by guilt and shame over what they did to survive during the Dirty War. There are also descriptions of what many of those acts were, including torture and sexual violence. Please use caution as there are *trigger warnings* for the novel.  Loedel treats young love as simultaneously foolish and a force so powerful it brings back the dead. “Hades, Argentina” explores the extent to which someone will sacrifice their self-hood for love and how unrequited love can impact the trajectory of a person. Hot On the Shelf (37:52): Devin: Just As You Are by Camille Kellogg Holly: The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni What's Making Our Hearts Race (42:31): Devin: FIFA Women's World Cup Holly: The Bear Season 2 on Hulu   Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com   If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.

Are you ignoring your intuition when it's telling you to stop? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Jessica Buchanan on her new #book Deserts to Mountaintops: Our Collective Journey to (re)Claiming Our Voice: An Anthology. #MomentsWithMarianne airs LIVE every Tuesday at 3pm PT/6pm ET, and every Friday at 10am PT/1pm ET, in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! On October 25, 2011, while on a routine field mission in Somalia, working as the Education Advisor for her non-governmental organization, Jessica was abducted at gunpoint and held for ransom by a group of Somali pirates for 93 days. Forced to live outdoors in deplorable conditions, starved, and terrorized by more than two dozen gangsters, Jessica's health steadily deteriorated until, by order of President Obama, she was rescued by the elite SEAL Team VI on January 25, 2012.Deserts to Mountaintops, birthed from Jessica's healing journey, is an anthology of 22 women's unique accounts of their own desert to mountaintop experiences. Empowering stories of survival, tenacity, and resilience highlight these women's incredible ability to finally choose themselves. https://www.jessbuchanan.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #author #authorinterview #KMET1490AM #radioshow #booklover #mustread #reading #bookstagram #healingjourney #healing #life #lifejourney #lifelessons #changeyourlife #bethechange #empowerment #women #womensupportingwomen #heal #sealteam #navyseals #intuition

Are your past mistakes holding you back living the life you were meant to live? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Kim Gravel on her new #book Collecting Confidence: Start Where You Are to Become the Person You Were Meant to Be. #MomentsWithMarianne airs LIVE every Tuesday at 3pm PT/6pm ET, and every Friday at 10am PT/1pm ET, in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Kim Gravel is the host of a bevy of #1 shows on QVC and is a wildly successful entrepreneur, television personality, motivational speaker, life coach, host of The Kim Gravel Show podcast, and leader in the fashion and beauty industry. In 1991, Gravel was one of the youngest contestants to become Miss Georgia, later starred in Lifetime Network's hit docuseries Kim of Queens, and became the most frequent guest in the history of The Steve Harvey Show (42 episodes). In 2016 Kim launched her apparel line Belle by Kim Gravel on QVC, followed by Belle Beauty cosmetics line a year later. https://www.kimgravel.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #author #authorinterview #KMET1490AM #radioshow #booklover #mustread #reading #bookstagram #ThomasNelson #HarperCollins#KimGravel #healingjourney #healing #life #lifejourney #lifelessons #changeyourlife #bethechange #faith #empowerment