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It's our first episode of 2026 and we're talking about what our favorite books were in 2025! We love doing our yearly wrap up, it's fun to look back at all the books we read and loved throughout the year. While this past year was a weird reading year for all of us, we still came up with our top 10 (or 6) reads and also shared our Goodreads stats for the year!   If you didn't hear, we're trying something new with our book club and trying a Thriller this month. We're reading The Last One Left by Riley Sager and there's still time to join us!!   Currently Reading: The Everlasting by Alix E Harrow We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer When in Rome by Sarah Adams The Will of the Many by James Islington  

Come cut the cheese with The Girls! This week Vanessa is presenting “Why Cheese?” by Ellen Mint! After many tags and requests for this book to be presented, Vanessa delivered! We follow Violette as she inherits her great uncle's cheese shop, but the real story is hidden in the basement: a magical chest containing four different cheeses. These cheeses aren't like the cheeses, these turn into sexy men at night! Cheddy, Roq, Cam, and Brie take an immediate liking to Violette, so they decide to go into business together to save the cheese shop. They also do a lot of other things, sometimes all together, sometimes just a few of them, and sometimes in public! Choo Choo! All aboard the Cheddy train! This episode had the girls kicking their little feet, flipping the camera all around the studio, and learning all about Barbara's cheese aversion! And The Girls tie Vanessa down to satisfy those that have been requesting “Heated Rivalry” - Vanessa will be presenting it on our Patreon for the bonus episode available on the last Thursday of the month!New Episodes out every Tuesday! Join our Patreon to receive early, ad- free (and bonus!) episodes and more! Patreon.com/ClutchMyPearlsPod Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel! Follow @ClutchMyPearlsPod on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and GoodReads! We have *NEW* MERCH go to ClutchMyPearlsPod.com to check it out!Do you have a smut recommendation for the girls? Send an email to: ClutchMyPearlsPod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What did you think of this episode?Writing styles and genres have guidelines; some are non-negotiable. Today's guest offers tips on writing devotions and short pieces.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I'm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I'm so glad you're listening in. During this episode, you'll learn about … the process of Writing Devotions and other "short" pieces.My industry expert, Ava Pennington, is an author, speaker, and Bible teacher with a Bible Studies Certificate from Moody Bible Institute and an MBA from St. John's University. She is a freelance editor and certified coach for Christian writers and speakers, and a mentor with Word Weavers Int'l. Alright, let's head into our content for today… Writing Devotions and other "short" pieces (such as submitting to anthologies)Honing writing skills for all genres by learning the value of writing tight.Non-negotiables of devotional writing.LINKSAva Pennington's Newest book - Flourish: Grace-centered Practices to Protect and grow a Frutful Life in ChristReflections on the Names of God: 180 Devotions to Know God More Fullywww.AvaPennington.comConnect with Ava Pennington on: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Goodreads, BookBubVisit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024". Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

We're here to celebrate the release of Dr. Matache's new book, The Permanence of Anti-Roma Racism (Un)uttered Sentences.Dr. Margareta (Magda) Matache is a Lecturer on Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the co-founder and Director of the Roma Program at the FXB Center for Health and Human Rights, Harvard University. She is also a member of the Lancet Commission on Racism, Structural Discrimination and Global Health.Dr. Matache's research focuses on the manifestations and impacts of racism and other systems of oppression in different geographical and political contexts. Her research examines structural and social determinants of health, and their nexus with the historical past and contemporary public policies, with a particular focus on anti-Roma racism.You can find more information here: https://fxb.harvard.edu/blog/directory/margareta-matache/Romani crushes are:Angela Kocze Sebi FejzulaCayetano Fernandez Dezso MateIoanida CostacheAlba Hernández Sánchez Carmen GheorgheMaria DumitruAldessa LincanPapuszaKatarina TaikonMateo MaximoffÁgnes DarócziNicolae GheorgheAndrzej MirgaNicoleta BituRoma Armee Lindy Larsen Giuviplen Theater Mihaela Dragan Zita Moldovan You can book 1:1 readings with Jez at jezminavonthiele.com, and book readings and holistic healing sessions with Paulina at romaniholistic.com.Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. You can get our book Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, online or wherever books are sold. If you love it, please give us 5 stars on Amazon & Goodreads. Visit https://romanistanpodcast.com for events, educational resources, merch, and more. Email us at romanistanpodcast@gmail.com for inquiries. Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina StevensConceived of by Paulina StevensEdited by Viktor Pachas, Bianca, Dia LunaMusic by Viktor PachasArtwork by Elijah VardoSupport the show

How can some small kitchen changes create a big impact?  In this episode, host Tina Yeager sits down with Mark Semmelbeck, CEO and founder of A Better Meal, an innovative AI-powered meal planning app created to make healthy home cooking more accessible and stress-free for busy families. Together, they dive into how just a few small changes in the kitchen can create a big impact on your health, budget, and daily routine. You'll hear Mark Semmelbeck share the inspiration behind his app—rooted in his own family's challenges with meal planning and food allergies—and learn how technology can help solve the everyday hurdles of meal prep, food waste, and sticking to dietary restrictions. From saving money and time to boosting your kitchen confidence with simple cooking skills, this conversation is packed with practical ideas to help you and your family flourish, one meal at a time. If you're ready to make nourishing choices more achievable, stay tuned! Here's What You'll Discover in This Episode: Small Changes, Big Impact: How little tweaks—like planning meals or learning a new cooking skill—make a noticeable difference for your family's health. Waste Less, Save More: The app's smart recommendations help you stop overspending and only buy what you need (no more four bottles of ketchup hiding in your pantry!). Personalized for YOU: Whether you're gluten-free, keto, diabetic, or wrestling with kids' allergies, A Better Meal's app tailors recipes to your dietary needs. Time-Saving Skills: Short, easy-to-follow kitchen skills videos boost your confidence and cut down on dinner prep—even if you weren't taught how to cook growing up. Affordable Access: At just $4.99/month, you can bring joy and simplicity back to your meals without breaking the bank. Ready to stress less and flourish in your kitchen? Check out abettermeal.com or grab the A Better Meal app on your favorite app store. We're thrilled to accompany you on this journey of faith, growth, and transformation. As always, we appreciate your support! Please subscribe and share this episode. We can't wait for you to join us for future episodes of Flourish-Meant. To book Tina as a speaker, connect with her life coaching services, and more, visit her website: https://tinayeager.com/ Optimize your mind and body with my new favorite, all-inclusive supplement, Cardio Miracle! I love the energy and focus this health-boosting drink mix provides without toxins, caffeine, or sugar! Get a discount on your purchase with my link: http://www.cardiomiracle.com/tinayeager Use the code TINA10 at checkout. To flourish in all seasons of life with the highest quality nutraceutical health supplements that benefit charitable causes, shop NutraMedix wellness supplements. Be sure to use my link  https://www.nutramedix.com/?rfsn=7877557.b6c6785 and add my special code TINA to get 10% off your entire purchase! If you're a writer, subscribe to Inkspirations Online (devotional publication by writers for writers): https://www.inkspirationsonline.com/ Manage stress and anxiety in 10 minutes a day with the course presented by 15 experts, Subdue Stress and Anxiety https://divineencouragement.onlinecoursehost.com/courses Connect with Tina at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyeagerwriting/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinayeager/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tina.yeager.9/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TinaYeager Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tyeagerwrites/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3865622.Tina_Yeager

Why is Christian fiction so powerful and what sets it apart from other published books? As we chat with author Susan May Warren about her new release Track of Courage, we'll explore the elements of not only this story but all well-written inspirational fiction. This episode will leave you encouraged, inspired, and eager to dive into this romantic Alaskan adventure!Grab ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Track of Courage here⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Connect with Susan May Warren: Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.susanmaywarren.com/⁠Instagram:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/susanmaywarren/Connect with Meagan:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/faithandfables/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://facebook.com/faithandfablespodcast⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8953622-meagan⁠*contains affiliate links

After nine years, five seasons, and one massive cultural footprint, Stranger Things has officially come to an end — with the final episode dropping on December 31. And on Fantasy for the Ages, we couldn't let that moment pass without a deep, honest, spoiler-filled conversation.In this episode, Jim is joined by longtime Stranger Things fans and frequent FFTA guests Eric, Karri, and Roofmistress Leigh-a for a full roundtable discussion of Stranger Things (2016–2025). We're talking the entire series — the highs, the heartbreaks, the monsters, the music, the characters we loved, and the choices that sparked debate.Most importantly, we dive deep into Season 5 and the ending:• Did the finale stick the landing?• Were the character arcs earned?• Did the Upside Down mythology hold together?• What worked brilliantly — and what didn't?• Where does Stranger Things rank among the all-time great genre shows?⚠️ This is a FULL SPOILER episode — nothing is off-limits. If you haven't finished the series yet, bookmark this and come back after the credits roll.Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Ring the Notification Bell! Join the discussion in the comments, tell us where Stranger Things lands for you, and come continue the conversation with us on Discord. If you want to help support the channel and keep Fantasy for the Ages going strong, check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#StrangerThings #StrangerThingsSeason5 #StrangerThingsEnding #FullSpoilers #FantasyForTheAges #NetflixSeries #GeekDiscussion #TVFinale #GenreTV #FFTAWays to Connect with Our Guests:Eric Haan's Author Site: https://www.jakethedragontalker.comKarri on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/hathor46.bsky.socialRoofmistress Leigh-a on Three-Fold Talk: https://www.youtube.com/@MalkierTalks/playlists Ways to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim's Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:25 - Episode Explanation5:05 - Big Picture Reflections, and THAT ENDING!21:59 - Character Arcs29:34 - Villains, Horror, and Stakes40:07 - Worldbuilding & Lore44:03 - Emotional Payoffs / Iconic Moments53:06 - Critiques59:25 - Legacy & Final Verdicts1:06:23 - Conclusion & Wrap-up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

Dr. James Hewitt spent years teaching Fortune 500 companies and Formula One teams how to optimize performance—while ignoring his own advice. Then he found a lump in the shower. In this fascinating conversation, James shares how a late-30s cancer diagnosis forced him to confront a hard truth: he wasn't superhuman. We dive deep into the science of human performance, from why heart rate variability matters more than sleep tracking to how your mindset about stress can fundamentally alter your physiology. You'll discover why the "monk mode" mentality is flawed, how self-compassion beats perfectionism, why vacation research says 3-4 days works better than two weeks, and the 3P model that explains why high performers struggle to celebrate wins. Plus: why James speaks out loud in hotel rooms, his $15,000 watch collection paired with socks full of holes, and the Mount Rushmore of performance books you need to read.Dr. Hewitt's Website: https://drjameshewitt.comYou can pre-order my NEWEST book, Procrastination Proof, right now!In This Episode:Grab your very own Soundtracks: The Conversations Card DeckMake sure to follow me on Instagram and share with your friends!Keep up with my book list on GoodReads!Sign up for my newsletter, Try This!Book me to speak at your event or to your team!You can grab a copy of my book All It Takes Is a Goal from your favorite bookstore or at my website!Sign up for the Remarkable You Community today!Sign up for the Remarkable You Community today!

A three-card New Year spread invites honest feeling, value-based money choices, and bold hope. We read Five of Cups for love, Justice for money, and The Star for guidance, then share community updates and a ritual to reset your year.• Five of Cups as a call to feel and set boundaries in love • holding gratitude and grief at the same time • Justice as financial fairness and value alignment • mutual aid, nonprofit support, and paying creative labor • The Star as trust, balance, and acting like success is certain • reframing resolutions toward joy, health, and intention • invitation to a New Year ritual, MAKE IT HAPPEN, with astrology and tarot • Ko-Fi donations to sustain the showYou can book 1:1 readings with Jez at jezminavonthiele.com, and book readings and holistic healing sessions with Paulina at romaniholistic.com.Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. You can get our book Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, online or wherever books are sold. If you love it, please give us 5 stars on Amazon & Goodreads. Visit https://romanistanpodcast.com for events, educational resources, merch, and more. Email us at romanistanpodcast@gmail.com for inquiries. Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina StevensConceived of by Paulina StevensEdited by BiancaMusic by Viktor PachasArtwork by Elijah VardoSupport the show

When I read that Julie Klassen's Whispers at Painswick Court was perfect for lovers of Austen and Agatha Christie, I knew this was the book for me, but the story of her visit to Painswick... yeah, sold me. Listen in to see why. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  After talking to Julie, I'm now eager to read the book, of course, but I want to go to Painswick, preferably in a Tardis about three years back. Because, come on! Staying there?  EEEP! I'm also fascinated by the nursing book she mentioned, and will probably be checking that out as well.  I think my favorite part of our conversation was comparing just how similar the people in our "very different" worlds, only a couple of hundred years apart, are. Whispers at Painswick Court by Julie Klassen  She expected her return to Painswick would bring memories of the past--not danger and romance. Anne Loveday, a surgeon's daughter, is determined to live a single, useful life. To escape her matchmaking stepmother, she accepts an invitation from an old friend to return to Painswick, the place where she and her sister spent many happy summers until that last, fateful year. Soon after arriving, Anne is asked to serve as sickroom nurse to Lady Celia, who forbade her nephew to marry Anne's sister years before. Pushing aside resentments, Anne moves into Painswick Court, a shadowy old house rumored to be haunted. Also in residence are Lady Celia's spinster daughter, her handsome adult nephews, and a secretive new lady's maid. Two local doctors visit regularly as well, one of whom admires Anne while concealing secrets of his own. As an escalating series of mishaps befalls her patient, Anne realizes someone is trying to kill the woman. But who? When Anne finds herself a suspect and her resolution to avoid romance challenged, can she discover the real culprit--and protect her heart--before it's too late? Agatha Christie meets Jane Austen in this compelling Regency-era novel laced with intrigue, love, and English village charm for fans of historical romance and whodunit mysteries. Learn more about Julie on her WEBSITE and follow her on GoodReads and BookBub. Don't miss the Regency Facebook Group HERE! Whispers at Painswick Court is available at 30% off with FREE US shipping from BakerBookHouse.com Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon and more!

2025 gave us a new I Know What You Did Last Summer — and yes, this is a true sequel, not a reboot.In this spoiler-lite review, I break down whether this 2025 follow-up to the 1997 slasher classic could recapture the magic that made the original so iconic… or whether this is a sequel that never really needed to exist in the first place.We'll talk about:• How the film compares to the original• The surprisingly strong script and plot twists• Why Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. completely outshine the new cast• The modern slasher elements, kills, and production value• That very weird ending after the ending• And whether this sequel actually weakens the legacy of a horror classicI enjoyed this movie—but enjoyment doesn't always mean justification.If you're a fan of modern slashers, mystery-driven horror, or just wanted to see Hewitt and Prinze back in these roles one more time, this review is for you.

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.What My Reading Taste Actually Looks Like (and Why I Let Go of Goals)What happens when you stop chasing trends, ditch reading streaks, and finally admit what you don't like to read? In this off-the-cuff solo episode, I'm talking honestly about my reading taste reset — what 2025 taught me, what I'm leaving behind, and how I'm shaping my reading life heading into 2026.I'm sharing how cozy mysteries pulled me out of burnout, why I stopped forcing genres that don't work for me (hello, fantasy), and how setting gentle boundaries helped me read more — and actually enjoy it again. If you've been stuck in decision paralysis, overwhelmed by recommendations, or quietly falling out of love with reading, this episode is for you.

Some books are fun to read…Others refuse to let you stop talking about them.In today's Fantasy for the Ages episode, Jim and Zach tackle a topic every speculative fiction fan understands instinctively: the SFF best books and series we could discuss for HOURS.These are the stories with unforgettable worlds, endlessly debated characters, and themes that spark conversation long after the final page. They're the books that inspire rereads, theories, arguments, and passionate defenses—the ones that turn casual readers into lifelong fans.Each of us brought five picks to the table, then worked together (and occasionally argued) to create a collaboratively ranked Top 10 list. Along the way, we talk about why certain stories demand repeated discussion, how fandom keeps these worlds alive, and what separates a good reading from a truly unforgettable one.And of course… there was overlap.

Don't know about you, but America's 250th anniversary has me a bit obsessed with finding all the best Christian fiction focused on the War for Independence. Megan Soja's Scars of the Revolution will definitely make my reading list. Listen in to hear why. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  It's easy to forget just how torn this country was before it was even it's own country. Neighbors held opposing opinions (kind of like politics today, no?).  But unlike today, falling for the wrong person could be seen as either treason or disloyalty.  Scars of the Revolution by Megan Soja Some scars are born from duty, others from rebellion—theirs were carved by both. Libby Caldwell has been in love with Isaac Harrison for years, ever since her late father befriended him. While her head knows there is no hope of sharing her life with a British soldier, her heart is much more difficult to convince, especially now that he is quartering in her home. With Boston under siege and battle looming, each day together forces her to recognize how deep her feelings truly are…and how forbidden. Bound by duty to both his family and country, Isaac is determined to serve honorably in the King's army, despite never wishing to be a soldier. But quartering with the widow and daughter of his old friend places another obligation on his shoulders—that of their well-being. The more time he spends with Miss Caldwell, the more that duty begins to feel like something personal, something he cannot allow. As the siege of Boston tightens, Libby finds herself drawn into a dangerous game of espionage that could save the Patriot cause—and destroy any chance of a future with the man she's growing to love. Will betrayal and war keep their two worlds forever apart? Or will they look to the One whose love knows no bounds to bring them healing and a future? Don't miss the first interview with Megan about the first two books of the series HERE. The America 250 website is available HERE. Learn more about Megan on her WEBSITE and follow her on GoodReads and BookBub. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon and more!

Step into a piece of corporate horror where the office isn't just soul-crushing—it might be haunted.In this episode, Jim reviews The Indigo Room by Stephen Graham Jones, a short, unsettling work that blurs the line between reality, perception, and the quiet dread of modern work life.As part of a collaborative collection of short horror reads—each written by a different author—The Indigo Room shows Jones working within constraints, delivering a tight, atmospheric story that keeps readers guessing. Is something supernatural happening… or is the horror rooted in burnout, isolation, and the pressures of corporate existence?Jim breaks down:• Why Stephen Graham Jones remains one of the most interesting voices in horror• How this story plays with ambiguity and perception• What works, what doesn't, and who this short read is best suited for• Why this isn't Jim's favorite Jones story—but still very much worth your timeIf you're new to Stephen Graham Jones, this is a fascinating sampler.

Au buneii ceva special. Nu sunt sigur ce anume, dar încerc să înțeleg... În memoria bunelului meu, Gheorghe Balan, 1942-2025. ▶LINKURI RELEVANTE: – Videoul original: https://youtu.be/3EypxUGZDug – Interviul întreg cu bunelul: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1f0RUtoNelf8MfV9PrPYNB?si=j6m6tsRLQ9CC7s3mcoCF9g – Articol despre bunei din 2019: https://www.andreivasilachi.com/articles/what-ive-learned-from-my-grandparents ▶DISCORD: – Comunitatea amatorilor de filosofie și literatură: discord.gg/meditatii ▶DIALOGURI FILOSOFICE: – Română: soundcloud.com/meditatii/sets/dialoguri-pe-discord – Engleză: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL…NYNkbJjNJeXrNHSaV ▶PODCAST INFO: – Website: podcastmeditatii.com – Newsletter: podcastmeditatii.com/aboneaza – YouTube: youtube.com/c/meditatii – Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/medi…ii/id1434369028 – Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1tBwmTZQHKaoXkDQjOWihm – RSS: feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundclo…613/sounds.rss ▶SUSȚINE-MĂ: – Patreon: www.patreon.com/meditatii – PayPal: paypal.me/meditatii ▶TWITCH: – LIVE: www.twitch.tv/meditatii – Rezumate: www.youtube.com/channel/UCK204s-jdiStZ5FoUm63Nig ▶SOCIAL MEDIA: – Instagram: www.instagram.com/meditatii.podcast – Facebook: www.facebook.com/meditatii.podcast – Goodreads: goodreads.com/avasilachi – Telegram (jurnal): t.me/andreivasilachi – Telegram (chat): t.me/podcastmeditatii ▶EMAIL: andrei@podcastmeditatii.com

Send us a textHI SCREENIES! It's been sooooooooo long. I've missed the show and I can't wait to get back to my regular episodes but until then, here's a dry run on some upcoming films and shows that are coming through the grapevines. Oh and major apologizes for the noise in the background. >.< The noise is a little annoying but hopefully I can get it removed in the future. Let me know your thoughts and throw them at my insta page @thequeenothescreenLove, peace, and chicken grease screenies! Until next time :) Support the showMy Inglorious Ink series! - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Samantha-Parrish/author/B0BNQ2D7D1?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueI'm on Goodreads! - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20042112.Samantha_ParrishHow To Support The Show! - https://ko-fi.com/queenofthescreen#linkModalArticles I've written - https://vocal.media/authors/samantha-parrishMy Linktree https://linktr.ee/themysticalspacewitch Cover art by Emily Whitacre (https://teenytinycoffeebean.carrd.co/)

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they're going through their top 25 moments of 2025! The last episode of 2025!!  PLUS they chat the Taylor Swift doc and more! After this episode we'll be on hiatus for two weeks, then, we'll be back for season 4!! Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls  MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT: 25:00 Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls   Preorder Christine's new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156 THE THIRTY FLIRTY AND FOREVER ALONE BOOK TOUR: Brooklyn, New York - January 6th @ Word Bookstore - 7PM in conversation with Alexandria Bellefleur  RSVP: https://withfriends.co/event/27177316/christine_riccio Collingswood, New Jersey / Philly area - January 7th Kiss & Tale Romance Bookshop - 6pm in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maeher TICKETS: https://kisstalebookshop.com/events/3873820260107 Memphis, TN - January 9th Novel Memphis - 6pm in conversation with Kelsey Impicciche 387 Perkins Ext., Memphis, TN 38117 RSVP: https://novelmemphis.com/event/2026-01-09/christine-riccio-w-kelsey-impicciche-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone Austin, TX - January 11th Lark & Owl Booksellers - 7pm In conversation with Natasha Polis  205 6th St Suite 101, Georgetown, TX 78626 TICKETS: https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/products/christine-riccio-author-event-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone JANUARY - 14 - Culver City, CA The Ripped Bodice - 7pm in conversation with Olivie Blake/Alexene Farol Follmuth 3806 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232 TICKETS: https://www.therippedbodice.com/events-and-tickets  Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone Check out Natasha's sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/ Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes! Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/  Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls Get Christine's novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy  Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all

THIS EPISODE Ludlov returns to Hübschdorf... ----more---- ABOUT THE STORY The Hounds of Hübschdorf (formerly called 'Grauwald's Game') is an epic fantasy audiobook by Audio Epics that has been released on Halloween, since it has serious dark fantasy and grimdark vibes. This brand new Witch Hunter Tale is the direct prequel to Witch Hunter. If you like a dark adventure story you'll probably enjoy this grim journey in the original fantasy setting of Hruda, inspired by everything we love: RPG settings like the Old World from Warhammer fantasy, eighties fantasy movies and J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth (amongst others).   PLOT SUMMARY When three Witch Hunters fail to return from a routine investigation, Master Ludlov and Initiate Tolfmann find themselves in a small village near the woods. While investigating the strange disappearance of their Brethren, it becomes obvious the mayor is not so keen on their arrival, and the villagers seem to prefer the distraction of the Graunacht festivities to their nosing around. When their inquest reveals a dark mystery involving evil magic and undead, Ludlov faces the true cause of the threat in a place more disturbing than he could have imagined.   WANT TO SUPPORT US? Listen to our other stories on this channel. Like, share, comment and talk about us on social media: @AudioEpics

So back when we read about Goodreads reading the classics, we were introduced to the 7th most popular book reviewer on the site, a one Miranda Reads. She likes to pull her hair and make wacky faces to indicate she didn't like something, and then she applies that same approach to the words she writes […]

In today's episode, Jim sits down with Dust Kunkel, the author of the dark fantasy debut Fly Stone, Fly, for a wide-ranging conversation about writing, influences, and the strange, brutal, deeply human story that's already turning heads.We start spoiler-free, getting to know Dust as a person and a reader—favorite books, movies, and inspirations—before diving into the origins of Fly Stone, Fly, why dark fantasy was the right home for this story, and how a debut novel ends up landing award attention right out of the gate.From there, we talk craft:

If you enjoy fantasy stories in the vein of The Witcher—following a lone slayer from supernatural problem to supernatural problem—then today's review and book recommendation might be for you.In this episode, Jim goes solo to review Witchazel, A Slayer's Pilgrimage I, the debut dark fantasy novel by T.C. Roberts-Finn. Inspired by The Witcher and even Blade Runner, this book delivers episodic “monster of the week” adventures centered on Kaleb Slow, a troubled slayer wandering a grim world filled with magic, demons, lycanthropes, and a mysterious disease slowly destroying everything.Jim breaks down:• What the book does well—and where it struggles• How the episodic structure works (and for whom it works best)• Why the meta-narrative and ending may divide readers• Who should absolutely check this book out—and who may want to passThis is a spoiler-lite review, perfect if you're curious if this is one of the books to read for you, but not ready to commit yet.

In this episode, I am joined by Issa Diao and Anthony Trevino is discuss our favorite movies of 2025. We have Anthony's very long list of movies he hated, then our top movies. Disappointments, Honorable mentions, and our top tens. •You can find my books here:Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/David-Agranoff/e/B004FGT4ZW•And me here:Goodreads-http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2988332.David_AgranoffTwitter-https://twitter.com/DAgranoffAuthorBlog-http://davidagranoff.blogspot.com/

Paul, Zach, and Brian round out 2025 by talking about the Goodreads Theme of the Month: comics released in 2025! They discuss Precious Rubbish, Assorted Crisis Events, and Spectrum. Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:47 - Spectrum00:09:44 - Assorted Crisis Events Vol. 100:17:16 - Precious Rubbish00:28:59 - Final shout outs of 2025/WrapMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.IRCB Avatars by @ICELEVELIRCB Logo by Kyle RoseProducer: Kait LamphereProoflistener: Kait LamphereEditor: Zander Riggs Support us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Saga of Saga, Giant Days of Our Lives, A Better Batmobile, and more! patreon.com/ircbpodcastBuy a copy of our anniversary zine Totally Not A Cult: https://ircbpodcast.com/shop/p/totally-not-a-cult-zine-1Email: ircbpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @ircbpodcastInstagram: @ircbpodcastDiscord: discordapp.com/invite/E8JUB9sReddit: ireadcomicbooks.reddit.comIRCB GoodreadsMerch: ircbpodcast.com/shop

What were the BEST fantasy, sci-fi, and horror experiences of 2025?In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Zach & Jim each reveal their Top 5 content experiences from five different categories, giving you a ranked list of 25 must-read and must-watch picks that defined our year in speculative fiction.We're covering:•

In the 2020s, we're living in an era where there's never been more different ways to find a new partner. For a start, just think of all the dating apps out there, of every kind imaginable. Combined, they're used by over 11 million people in the UK, according to Statista. Even hobby apps like Strava and Goodreads have become a common way of finding someone to date!  How do you explain that then? Are dating apps the only reason for this trend? Has the general perception of being single changed over time? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is hobby dating? What is bae-realing, the new dating trend? What are yellow flags in dating? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Come beef at the Zoo with The Girls! This week Barbara is presenting “Squeak” by Vera Valentine! When friends Sebastian and Keane fall into the grips of a fortune teller's curse, they worry their swimsuit areas will stay smooth and Ken-like forever. One day, the boys try blowing in each other's mouths and realize it makes them grow down there. But their areas are… a balloon? With a knot on the end? Is this omegaverse? Yes! Although Seb and Keane enjoy each other plenty, an artsy woman named Poppy starts to sketch herself into their world. As the balloons grow in size and the three of them form a connection, will their bond be enough to free the boys from their curse? Start some beef, think about blowing into your friend's mouth, and listen now before the new year!New Episodes out every Tuesday! Join our Patreon to receive early, ad- free (and bonus!) episodes and more! Patreon.com/ClutchMyPearlsPod We have *NEW* MERCH go to ClutchMyPearlsPod.com to check it out!Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel! Follow @ClutchMyPearlsPod on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and GoodReads! We have *NEW* MERCH go to ClutchMyPearlsPod.com to check it out!Do you have a smut recommendation for the girls? Send an email to: ClutchMyPearlsPod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you know how to hear from God? Today, host Tina Yeager is joined by special guest Lorraine Larzabal, a seasoned worshiper, evangelist, and biblical studies graduate with over 30 years of guiding others in divine encounters. Together, they dive into the transformative topic of how to truly hear from God. Lorraine Larzabal shares her personal journey from a life-changing illness to a vibrant faith, revealing practical steps and powerful principles to help you experience God's voice in your own life. Whether you're seeking guidance, struggling with unanswered prayers, or just longing for a deeper relationship with the divine, this episode offers insightful wisdom on moving past obstacles and opening your heart to God's presence. Get ready to discover specific practices, the importance of gratitude, confession, and forgiveness, and why seeking God is about so much more than just getting answers. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that can help you flourish in your faith. Highlights from the Conversation: Hearing from God Starts with Scripture: Lorraine Larzabal shares her personal journey of seeking God during a time of crisis and how she found power in declaring healing scriptures out loud, personalized in the first person and present tense. This simple shift brought her into deep experiential encounters with God. Preparation Matters: To truly hear from God, Lorraine Larzabal recommends starting with gratitude, confession, and forgiveness. By thanking God, confessing any lingering sin, and letting go of unforgiveness, you create a heart posture that's ready to receive His voice. Relationship Over Results: The episode gently reminds us—seeking God isn't about getting specific answers or treating Him like a "genie." Instead, the real reward is connection. Tina Yeager and Lorraine Larzabal discuss why focusing on who God is, rather than what He can do for us, transforms our experience of prayer. Practical Steps to Experiencing God's Voice: Personalize your favorite scriptures—rewrite them to speak directly to God in the present moment. Keep pen and paper nearby, and ask open-ended questions like, "What do You want me to know today?"  Overcoming Doubt: Lorraine Larzabal encourages patience. If you don't hear from God immediately, don't give up! Continue spending time in the Word and in His presence—confessing, forgiving, and thanking Him. Trust that God wants to speak to you. Recommended Resource: Want to go deeper? Get Lorraine Larzabal's book, "The Declarations: Ushering You Into the Presence of God," available at thedeclarations.com and on Amazon. The book features hundreds of personalized, present-tense scriptures to guide you into intimate dialogue with the Trinity. Final Thoughts: This episode is an invitation—to set aside your agenda, seek God's face, and embrace the gift of relationship. When you focus on who He is, everything changes. We're thrilled to accompany you on this journey of faith, growth, and transformation. As always, we appreciate your support! Please subscribe and share this episode. We can't wait for you to join us for future episodes of Flourish-Meant. To book Tina as a speaker, connect with her life coaching services, and more, visit her website: https://tinayeager.com/ Optimize your mind and body with my new favorite, all-inclusive supplement, Cardio Miracle! I love the energy and focus this health-boosting drink mix provides without toxins, caffeine, or sugar! Get a discount on your purchase with my link: http://www.cardiomiracle.com/tinayeager Use the code TINA10 at checkout. To flourish in all seasons of life with the highest quality nutraceutical health supplements that benefit charitable causes, shop NutraMedix wellness supplements. Be sure to use my link  https://www.nutramedix.com/?rfsn=7877557.b6c6785 and add my special code TINA to get 10% off your entire purchase! If you're a writer, subscribe to Inkspirations Online (devotional publication by writers for writers): https://www.inkspirationsonline.com/ Manage stress and anxiety in 10 minutes a day with the course presented by 15 experts, Subdue Stress and Anxiety https://divineencouragement.onlinecoursehost.com/courses Connect with Tina at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyeagerwriting/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinayeager/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tina.yeager.9/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TinaYeager Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tyeagerwrites/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3865622.Tina_Yeager

This week Kate Sheppard and Thomas Lecaque drop in to talk about the greatest romcom of all time.About our guests:Dr. Kathleen Sheppard earned her PhD in History of Science from the University of Oklahoma in 2010. After a post-doctoral teaching fellowship at the American University in Cairo, she arrived at Missouri S&T in the fall of 2011. She teaches mainly survey courses on modern Western Civilizations, which is arguably one of the most important courses students in 21st century America can take. Her main focus is on the history of science from the ancient Near East to present day Europe, United States, and Latin America. She has taught courses on the history of European science and Latin American science, as well as a seminar on women in the history of science.Sheppard's research focuses on 19th and 20th century Egyptology and women in the field. Her first book was a scientific biography of Margaret Alice Murray, the first woman to become a university-trained Egyptologist in Britain (Lexington, 2013). Murray's career spanned 70 years and over 40 publications. Sheppard is also the editor of a collection of letters between Caroline Ransom Williams, the first university-trained American Egyptologist, and James Breasted from the University of Chicago (Archaeopress, 2018). Sheppard's monograph, Tea on the Terrace, is about hotels in Egypt as sites of knowledge creation in Egyptology during the discipline's “Golden Age,” around 1880 to 1930.Women in the Valley of the Kings: The Untold Story of Women Egyptologists in the Gilded Age was published in July 2024. It has been reviewed in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and was a top 6 Reader's Choice non-fiction book on Goodreads.Thomas Lecaque is an associate professor of History at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa. He specializes in the nexus of apocalyptic religion and political violence. He has written for the Washington Post, Religion Dispatches, Foreign Policy and The Bulwark, among others.

BookTube and BookTok hype is everywhere—but does it actually deliver?Some books explode across BookTube and BookTok and become completely unavoidable. Everyone's talking about them. Everyone's recommending them. And everyone assumes they must be incredible.But experience says… that's a coin toss.In this episode, Jim breaks down the Top 10 “BookTube & BookTok Famous” SFF novels he actually liked, ranked from a much larger Top 100 list based on how dominant these books were across online book communities—not just how “good” they're supposed to be.You'll hear:

This is it—the final installment of my 50 by 50 series. I've spent four episodes breaking down 50 lessons I learned in my first half-century on this planet (yes, I said half-century). In this episode, I'm covering the final 27 lessons, from "dream big, start small" to why you need at least one Cajun friend. You'll discover why your richest-looking friends might be your poorest, why you should buy an alarm clock and leave your phone in the kitchen, why the opportunity that will change your life often shows up as an annoyance, and why that glass of water on your nightstand at 3 AM is the greatest drink ever invented. Plus, I'll tell you why you should have kids before you're ready, why every industry is smaller than you think, and why you're the cavalry you've been waiting for. Whether you're turning 30, 40, 50, or beyond, these lessons will make you think, laugh, and hopefully grow.You can pre-order my NEWEST book, Procrastination Proof, right now!In This Episode:Grab your very own Soundtracks: The Conversations Card DeckMake sure to follow me on Instagram and share with your friends!Keep up with my book list on GoodReads!Sign up for my newsletter, Try This!Book me to speak at your event or to your team!You can grab a copy of my book All It Takes Is a Goal from your favorite bookstore or at my website!Episode Artwork Photo by Taylor Smith on UnsplashSign up for the Remarkable You Community today!

We read Three of Cups, The Chariot, and Ace of Cups to close the year with joy, direction, and heart. We celebrate community, map real money moves, and ground everything in boundaries and healing while naming the reality of anti‑Roma hate and how to help.• Three of Cups as celebration and connection• visibility, jealousy, and nontraditional relationships• The Chariot as focused momentum and promises kept• small steps for goals, travel, and opportunity• Ace of Cups as scheduled care and strong boundaries• loving‑kindness practice to expand compassion• how to support Roma creators against hate• free boosts: ratings, reviews, and shares• paid support: donations and year‑ahead readingsThank you so much for tuning in. We really appreciate you. We couldn't do this without you. If you're making donations in the new year, we are entirely donation run. You can donate to our Ko-Fi, Venmo us, get a reading with us and tip us extra or whatever. And if you would like to book a year ahead reading, you can book with Paulina at romaniholistic.com, and you can book with me at jezminavonthiele.com. If you're not the type to fight in the comments but want to boost us, giving us a five-star rating and a nice little review makes such a huge difference for us.Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. You can get our book Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, online or wherever books are sold. If you love it, please give us 5 stars on Amazon & Goodreads. Visit https://romanistanpodcast.com for events, educational resources, merch, and more. Email us at romanistanpodcast@gmail.com for inquiries. Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina StevensConceived of by Paulina StevensEdited by Viktor Pachas, Bianca, Dia LunaWith Music by Viktor PachasAnd Artwork by Elijah VardoSupport the show

2026 is around the corner, and if you're worried you'll have no idea what to read in the coming year, you can breathe easy. I've assembled a team of the most informed and well read folks to ease your book-finding burden. Every six months, Emily Hughes, Becky Spratford, and myself congregate to share what we think some of the best upcoming books are going to be. We do every six months for two reasons: to keep the episodes short(ish), and because some of the books publishing in the later part of the year aren't even announced yet. So we're giving your ears a break and giving the less prompt of publishing announcements to get a fair shot of being discussed. In this episode, we bring you 36 books to look forward to between January and June. What can you do next? Preorder at the link above! Mark the books as to-read on Goodreads. Have your library order the books! Below, I'm sharing a video of Becky telling you as readers (or authors!) how to get your library to stock books you're excited for:So please go preorder these books, have your library get them on their shelves, and engage with authors on social media! See if an author is coming to your area for a reading or event! For the folks that prefer a YouTube link: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thearcparty.com/subscribe

When a master of modern horror tackles one of the most well-worn subgenres of all time, expectations are naturally high. In today's episode, Jim takes a spoiler-lite look at The Gospel of Z, a zombie apocalypse novel by Stephen Graham Jones that aims to do something different with the end of the world.Rather than focusing on nonstop action and survival horror, The Gospel of Z leans into politics, power, corruption, and the uncomfortable truths about what people bring with them when society collapses. The result? A thoughtful, character-driven zombie story that I liked—but didn't quite love.In this review, I cover:• Why I finally circled back to this novel while reading through Jones' full bibliography• A spoiler-lite summary of the story and its structure• What worked for me—and what didn't• Who this book is most likely to appeal to• Why longtime fans of Stephen Graham Jones may still want to give it a shotIf you love zombie apocalypse stories, literary horror, or simply enjoy seeing familiar genres reimagined in unexpected ways, this one is worth discussing.Let me know in the comments: have you read The Gospel of Z? Did it land for you, or did you walk away feeling the same way I did?

In this episode, KyLee and Darcy share a few holiday highlights, then KyLee sits down with author Julie Klassen to talk about research, faith, and her latest Regency release. Key takeaways Holiday traditions can be simple, and still feel special. Teachers and read-aloud stories can shape a reader and a writer for life. Julie Klassen weaves themes of grace, forgiveness, and second chances into her fiction. Real places and local legends can add weight and texture to historical novels. Whispers at Painswick Court blends romance with gothic atmosphere and a murder plot. Holiday baking, hot chocolate, and an Instagram invite A Bookworm Review of The Lost Girl of Astor Street, Stephanie Morrill KyLee: Today I will be talking with Julie Klassen. Darcy will not be with us because she’s gone to spend some time with her family. We’re recording this beforehand, and Darcy, we are about 10 days until Christmas. I know you are full of Christmas cheer and doing tons of Christmas things. No, that is not true. Darcy and I were talking about how it feels like the season has not quite started because we have been so busy. However, there are a couple special things we would like to share with you. Darcy: The most Christmas-y thing I am doing this year is making hot chocolate over and over at the ice cream shop. I’m not complaining — I love hot chocolate. I love making it, frothing the milk and everything. I am really looking forward to visiting my sister for Christmas. She lives five hours away. We see each other regularly through the year, but I’m going to spend a whole week at her place with my younger sister. The three of us will be hanging out. She has to work, so we’ll probably be doing some reading during the day. I have a couple of Christmas novellas picked out, one by Rosanna White. I’m looking forward to relaxing and doing Christmas-y things after I get the chaos behind me. KyLee: Do you ever throw something in with your hot chocolate, or make it different? Darcy: I’m very classic. I like to stir it with a candy cane and let that slowly melt in. So it’s like a peppermint hot chocolate. KyLee: I only ask because I started baking while procrastinating on preparing for this episode. I had this idea to take peanut butter cookies, make them a little bigger, and put a Reese's cup in the middle. Like you put a chocolate kiss in the middle. We got Reese's cups and they were PB&J, which I’m not the biggest fan of. I thought, let's see if I can make this work. I get halfway through the recipe. I have my sugar out, shortening measured, flour measured, and I have no peanut butter. I do not know how this happened in my house. My oldest has a pretty severe allergy to milk that affects her esophagus. Finding things like proteins is something we’re constantly trying to do. I pulled out some plant-based chocolate protein powder and mixed that in with the cookies, then cooked them up. They are so good. They are a little heavy on the sugar. Along with having my daughter with this severe allergy, my husband has diabetes. So I rarely bake. I was procrastinating and it is Christmas time, so I broke that out. He tried them against my recommendation. He hates coconut, and since it is plant-based, it has coconut, so he does not want them. So it worked out. Darcy: I love that you are improvising with your holiday baking. This may be a new tradition. You might end up making these chocolate-protein-powder cookies every Christmas now. KyLee: They might be the start of a beautiful Christmas dessert. For our listeners, we are going to do something fun. Pop over to Instagram, on the Historical Bookworm Podcast page. On Instagram, it is Historical Bookworm Podcast, not Historical Bookworm Show. You will find a picture of my cookies, and Darcy, a picture of some hot chocolate. Darcy: Yes, absolutely. KyLee: We would love to see pictures of your sweet treats that you are making this holiday season. Now we are going to get on to the show with Julie Klassen. Meet Julie Klassen Julie Klassen loves all things Jane—Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. She worked in publishing for sixteen years and now writes full time. Three of her novels have won the Christy Award for Historical Romance. She has also won the Minnesota Book Award, the Midwest Book Award, and Christian Retailing's BEST Award. Julie is a graduate of the University of Illinois. She and her husband have two sons and live in St. Paul, Minnesota.  KyLee: Julie, welcome to the Historical Bookworm Show. Julie: Thank you, KyLee. I’m happy to be here. The most Jane Austen thing, besides tea KyLee: Tea drinking goes without saying for an Anglophile. What is the most Jane Austen thing, other than drinking tea, that you might incorporate into your daily life? Julie: True confessions, I do not drink as much tea as I’m probably alleged to do. I am a coffee drinker. Normally it is coffee in the morning, and then I might switch to tea. I just went to the Jane Austen Christmas and birthday party for my local Jane Austen Society of North America meeting and drank lots of tea. Today I drank lots of tea, but it’s not usual. I don’t incorporate a lot of things from the Regency era into my real life because I like my computer and technology. A few things I do. I love candles. I’m not a writer who writes with music or soundtracks, but I do love to burn sweet-smelling candles when I write. If we’re talking about Christmas, then I do love to go to church. We have candlelit services. Charity was very big in the Jane Austen time during Christmas in general. Those kinds of things I am a fan of, but I also like modern medicine and other ways of modern life. KyLee: I agree with you about the modern thing. There is something homey and romantic about candles. Aromatherapy would be great for when you are writing. Julie: I do enjoy it. Ordinary people who leave a lasting impact KyLee: Jane Austen's characters are average people with ordinary lives, often drawn from real life observations. Can you tell us about a time an ordinary person left a lasting impact on your life? Julie: There are a lot. I’ll name teachers. Mrs. Hayes read Jane Eyre to us out loud over several weeks in the sixth grade. That cemented my love of all things English, British literature. Even though I grew up in Illinois, she had a big impact on me. Later, Mrs. Mitchell, a high school writing English teacher, encouraged me in my writing. I am still connected with both of those women online, and I send them my books every year. KyLee: Teachers have a big impact on our lives. There is something special about having a story read aloud to you. It builds trust and imagination. I am a teacher, so I try to read out loud to my students often. I read to them every day. When my children were younger, I read out loud to them too. They don’t really let me do that anymore. How faith and writing intersect KyLee: Could you share a little bit about how faith and writing intersect for you? Julie: I came to Christ later, in my 20s. A lot of my books carry similar themes of grace, forgiveness, second chances, things that I appreciate in my own life. God was very generous to me and wooed me and called me and saved me when I was not interested in Christianity. I try to weave those kinds of things into my books. I have imperfect characters who make mistakes, because that is what I did and continue to do. I am grateful for His mercy, and I try to weave that into all of my books. KyLee: It makes sense that you would share those experiences. We write what we know. Real history, and writing historical fiction versus fantasy Is there anything especially interesting you haven’t covered in other interviews for this book? Julie: One of the things I love about being a historical writer is that, even though I am writing fiction, I love to base things on what was really happening. My book is set in a real place called Painswick in England. Someone praised me about how I continue to show great historical medical knowledge. I laughed because I have zero real medical knowledge, but it shows I have to do a lot of research. For this book, the main character is a surgeon's daughter. She is trying to serve as a sick room nurse to an older woman. It was a fun connection that Jenner, who came up with the smallpox vaccination, was related to Painswick. I did not know that when I made the setting there. It was interesting to include some real history about medical practices. I do a lot of research, but I am not a medical expert. KyLee: You do your research and write those characters and that story, and it takes off. Weaving in historical details makes a difference. I am a fan of fantasy too, but I like that historical fiction is anchored in the way it really was. Julie: In fantasy, you have to build that whole world. In historical, I have anchors, but you still have to build the world for the story. I don’t think I could be a fantasy writer. You would have to make up all your rules and keep track of it. KyLee: I would have to have lists of rules, then I would lose the list and find it a decade later on my computer. Julie: You and I have a similar organizational system. There are so many resources in historical. I can check if a word is too modern. I can see if Jane Austen used it. Whispers at Painswick Court KyLee: Let's talk about your latest release, Whispers at Painswick Court. Anne Loveday, a surgeon's daughter, is determined to live a single, useful life. To escape her matchmaking stepmother, she accepts an invitation from an old friend to return to Painswick, the place she and her sister spent many happy summers until that last, fateful year. Soon after arriving, Anne is asked to serve as sick-room nurse to Lady Celia, who forbade her nephew to marry Anne's sister years before. Pushing aside resentments, Anne moves into Painswick Court, a shadowy old house rumored to be haunted. Also in residence are Lady Celia's spinster daughter, her handsome adult nephews, and a secretive new lady's maid.  Two local doctors visit regularly as well, one of whom admires Anne while concealing secrets of his own. As an escalating series of mishaps befalls her patient, Anne realizes someone is trying to kill the woman. But who? When Anne finds herself a suspect and her determination to avoid romance challenged, can she discover the real killer—and protect her heart—before it's too late? KyLee: Somehow the title did not prepare me for the secrets to include a murder plot. Anne has medical knowledge at her disposal. Why has she set her heart on remaining single? A heroine committed to the single life Julie: Women in that time period, in general, their main goal was to marry and marry well. There were not a lot of options for women. Anne has gotten a taste of helping others and having a greater purpose than marriage. She thinks that because she has a sister who married in an arranged marriage and is unhappy. That’s been her example. Her young stepmother is trying to marry Anne off to completely inappropriate men. Men who are strangers, far too old, and not at all suitable. Men who want a wife and do not appreciate Anne's qualities. She’s determined that marriage is not for her. In that time period, many marriages were more like business arrangements. She does not want to marry for those reasons. She does not want to give up helping others and using the knowledge she has. The men interested in her would expect her to give that up to be their wife. KyLee: She found something she loves. Being pulled away from that would be heartbreaking. Julie: In a different world, she would have loved to be a doctor, a physician, a surgeon. She is smart enough and capable enough, but that was not an option for women. This is as close as she can get. The men in Anne's orbit KyLee: There seem to be several gentlemen of interest. Two nephews of Lady Celia, and a young doctor who admires Anne. Could you sketch a quick portrait of each? Julie: Anne and her sisters spent summers in Painswick because her grandparents lived there. She knows the two grown nephews from her younger days. One is very handsome and charming, and untrustworthy. Jude Dalby is the man her sister fell in love with years ago. His aunt said no, you are not going to marry this surgeon's daughter with very little money. So Anne has resentment toward him. The other nephew is a former military man. They were friends. He takes a shine to her and vice versa, but it is more of a friendship. There are actually two doctors in the story. Both doctors have secrets. The one who takes an interest in Anne has other stuff going on, so he cannot be forthcoming right away. Anne has to review her plan for her life. Sometimes God has other plans. She has to reevaluate if there is a way for her to have both marriage and purpose. KyLee: Which is the happily ever after we hope for. Julie: When you read a Julie Klassen book, you are going to have a happily ever after. It’s pretty much guaranteed. Gothic atmosphere, real legends, and place-based history KyLee: Did this book uncover any new historical tidbits, or give you an opportunity to weave in detail you had not shared before? Julie: There is poison involved, so I had to research those things. I love that the setting, Painswick, has real history I could weave in. The house I based it on is a real place with gothic legends surrounding it for generations. King Charles I stayed there, and people report seeing his ghost around the house and the adjacent churchyard. I am not that interested in ghosts except the Holy Spirit, but it is a well-known legend, and he really did stay in the house. The old house had jail cells in the basement because it used to be used as a courthouse. Prisoners were sent there. I love when I can take something real and weave it into the novel. I think it makes the world more believable and more real for readers. KyLee: Especially when there is somewhere they can go. If you can’t go to England, you can use street view and at least have an idea of what it looks like. Julie: Painswick has a beautiful church and a churchyard that is famous. It has 99 yew trees, and there is legend around it. If they plant another to make it 100, one of the other ones will die, and they will have to cut it down. I did not know yew has lore around it. It is a symbol for eternal life. It is also used for poison. I love to weave in that symbolism. You can Google it and see beautiful pictures. KyLee: I did not know yew wood was poisonous either. That will be handy if it is part of the murder plot. What's next for Julie Klassen KyLee: What is next for your writing, looking forward to 2026? Julie: I turned in my draft for the 2026 novel. Most of my books have been standalone. Whispers at Painswick Court is a standalone, and the 2026 book is also a standalone. It’s not a murder mystery, per se, but it’s a romantic story set on the coast of North Cornwall. It has gothic elements, bumps in the night, rumors, smugglers, those kinds of good things. It’s more of a romance with those gothic elements. It’s set to come out in December of 2026. The title is The Widow of Woodlark Cottage. It’s about a woman who rents Woodlark Cottage on this estate. There are a couple of men with different agendas and a lot of other things going on. Connect with Julie: Newsletter, Pinterest, Amazon, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, and Instagram. Bookworm review: The Lost Girl of Astor Street by Stephanie Morrill In “The Lost Girl of Astor Street,” Stephanie Morrill combines a gusty heroine, chronic illness representation, a swoony detective, feuding mafia families, and raw emotion into a gripping YA mystery that'll keep readers guessing till the very end. Fans of first-person narratives will fall for Piper Sail's vibrant voice that practically zings off the page. Determined and devoted, Piper is a compelling character sure to win readers' hearts as they're immersed in her dualistic world of Chicago amid the Roaring Twenties. If you love to hunt for clues with gumshoes and amateur sleuths, join the search for The Lost Girl of Astor Street! Read more about Stephanie at her website. 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We made it to the end of Book 4: The Phantom Farter, but a new Wizarding War is about to begin, and Derrick feels like he might be in the middle of it all...Hey! I'm all over the internet doing dumb stuff that I think is cool.Go find me somewhere!!!▶️ Youtube Channel: ⁠youtube.com/radiomike⁠✍️ Read my Blog: ⁠radiomike.substack.com⁠

Yes. I said it. And I stand by it.In this Fantasy for the Ages episode, Jim goes solo to tackle one of the most divisive topics in SFFH fandom:

One of the most divisive horror films of 2025 is here — and it's doing something very different with the vampire genre.In this spoiler-lite review, Jim dives into Sinners, a stylish, ambitious period-piece horror film that audiences seem to either absolutely love… or completely reject. Set during the Prohibition era in the Deep South, Sinners blends historical drama, social commentary, and supernatural horror into a bold, uncompromising experience.We'll cover:• What makes Sinners such a unique take on vampire mythology• The stunning period setting and cinematography• Michael B. Jordan's impressive dual performance as twin brothers• How music and atmosphere are woven into the supernatural elements• Why this film has struck such a strong — and polarized — chord with viewersThis is high-brow horror done with intention, depth, and gravitas. There are no cheap scares here — just thoughtful storytelling, powerful themes, and moments of full-throttle horror when the switch finally flips.Whether you're a vampire movie fan, a lover of period pieces, or just curious about one of the most talked-about genre films of the year, this review will help you decide if Sinners is worth your time.

Luke REMOVES Startide Rising by David Brin from the SFBRP Must-Read List! Why? Listen to find out! See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Luke on Bluesky: @lukeburrage.bsky.social Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding Tomorrow”, “Combat”, “Get that rat off my face!” and “The Monster Story Conference”, so download them for free at: https://www.lukeburrage.com/fiction.html

THIS EPISODE Ludlov sets out to find his lost friend... ----more---- ABOUT THE STORY The Hounds of Hübschdorf (formerly called 'Grauwald's Game') is an epic fantasy audiobook by Audio Epics that has been released on Halloween, since it has serious dark fantasy and grimdark vibes. This brand new Witch Hunter Tale is the direct prequel to Witch Hunter. If you like a dark adventure story you'll probably enjoy this grim journey in the original fantasy setting of Hruda, inspired by everything we love: RPG settings like the Old World from Warhammer fantasy, eighties fantasy movies and J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth (amongst others).   PLOT SUMMARY When three Witch Hunters fail to return from a routine investigation, Master Ludlov and Initiate Tolfmann find themselves in a small village near the woods. While investigating the strange disappearance of their Brethren, it becomes obvious the mayor is not so keen on their arrival, and the villagers seem to prefer the distraction of the Graunacht festivities to their nosing around. When their inquest reveals a dark mystery involving evil magic and undead, Ludlov faces the true cause of the threat in a place more disturbing than he could have imagined.   WANT TO SUPPORT US? Listen to our other stories on this channel. Like, share, comment and talk about us on social media: @AudioEpics

In today's Fantasy for the Ages episode, Jim goes solo to break down the Top 15 CONFIRMED Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror novels coming in 2026 — books with officially announced publication dates that are already shaping what kind of reading year 2026 is going to be.This isn't a speculative list. Every title discussed has been confirmed by publishers, and Jim digs into:• What kind of story each book is bringing• The genre and subgenre it fits into• Whether it's a standalone or part of a series (and which number)• Why each one matters in the bigger SFFH conversation• Whether Jim plans to read it or notFrom massive fan-favorite series returns to buzzy standalone releases, literary speculative fiction, dark fantasy, science fiction, and horror, this list covers the full spectrum of what SFFH readers can genuinely expect in 2026.

Reading should be fun… so why does choosing your next book sometimes feel impossible? In this Group Chat episode, I'm joined by Amy and Sarah for an honest conversation about how our reading lives have evolved — and how we actually choose what to read now.We talk about reading paralysis, juggling ARCs and backlist titles, the joy of cozy mysteries, why Goodreads ratings don't tell the whole story, and how libraries, audiobooks, and Kindle Unlimited completely changed the way we read. If you've ever stared at your TBR feeling overwhelmed instead of excited, this episode is for you.⏱️ Episode Timestamps[00:00] Welcome + reading apps & Pagebound[01:00] Reading paralysis & year-end overwhelm[02:00] Short holiday audiobooks that actually work[05:00] Reading before Bookstagram[07:00] Cozy mysteries & Chick Lit nostalgia[10:00] Finding reading community online[13:00] Virgin River & audiobook obsession[16:00] Trusting reading taste (not star ratings)[19:00] When a 3-star book is perfect[22:00] Mood reading vs forcing yourself[26:00] Backlist reading as burnout recovery[29:00] Why fantasy doesn't work for everyone[32:00] How we organize (or don't) our TBRs[36:00] Library browsing as self-care[38:00] Letting go of “must finish” reading guiltJoin the ConversationSubscribe to our Substack for exclusive recommendations. (wtrnblog.substack.com)Follow & Subscribe: What to Read Next Blog | YouTube: What to Read NextSubscribe & leave a review!

#358: This week, we're stepping into the winter solstice with a special gift - a collection of powerful moments from past episodes that capture the heart of what Feminist Wellness is all about. Whether you're celebrating the holidays, marking Yule, or simply taking a breath in this midwinter moment, this episode invites you to pause and come home to yourself through what I call a kitten step: the smallest possible step toward growth, even smaller than a baby step (because those are way too big). Join me this week as I share some of the most transformative teachings from recent conversations about breaking free from the systems that keep us small. From understanding emotional outsourcing patterns to practical tools for reclaiming your emotional space as an act of resistance, these insights offer a path toward collective liberation that starts with the revolutionary act of being kind to yourself. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://beatrizalbina.com/358 Order your copy of End Emotional Outsourcing here: https://beatrizalbina.com/book/ Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/beatrizvictoriaalbinanp/?hl=enMentioned in this episode:Buy Your Copy of End Emotional Outsourcing Today!Please support the book by reviewing it on Amazon or Goodreads. It helps the book reach more folks who are still living in old survival patterns and don't have language for it yet. Drop your screenshot at beatrizalbina.com/book and you'll get access to thank-you gifts and raffles for free breathwork sessions, coaching, and audiobook copies. I appreciate you more than you know. Get your copy today: https://feminist-wellness.captivate.fm/bookEEO Pre-Sale

In today's Fantasy for the Ages episode, Jim goes solo to count down his Top 10 Most Unpopular Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Horror Opinions — ranked by how much backlash they tend to generate.These aren't rage-bait takes. They're thoughtful, experience-driven observations about the current state of SFFH books, movies, and TV… but fair warning: you probably won't agree with all of them.We're talking about:• Why page count has become a badge of honor (and why that's a problem)• Whether audiobooks are actually the best way to experience some stories• Why some grimdark has lost its emotional impact• How modern SFF TV often feels stretched too thin• Why villains are often more compelling than heroes right now• And a few opinions that reliably make fandom very uncomfortableThis episode is designed to spark thoughtful disagreement, not shouting matches — but if you feel strongly about any of these takes, the comments section is open and waiting.

Every once in a while, a debut novel comes along that completely blindsides you—in the best possible way.In this Jim solo review, I'm talking about Fly Stone, Fly, a dark fantasy debut by Dust Kunkel that's already racking up awards and recognition for its astonishing prose, layered worldbuilding, and deeply human storytelling.This one hit especially close to home. Dust is a real-life friend and coworker, and when he shared that he'd written a fantasy novel, I expected something interesting. What I got instead was a literary dark fantasy that completely exceeded my expectations — thoughtful, emotionally rich, and quietly powerful.In this spoiler-lite review, I cover:• Why I picked up this book (and why it surprised me so much)• A spoiler-free overview of the story and its unique framing device• What makes the prose and worldbuilding stand out• A traumatized, neurodivergent protagonist with untapped powers• A hidden supernatural world beneath rural Idaho• A VERY good boy

What if Goodreads and Reddit had a baby—and it was actually fun to use?In this episode, I'm joined by Lucy Zhao and Jennifer Dobak, the co-founders of Pagebound, a beautifully designed, reader-first book tracking app that brings back the joy of talking about books while you're reading them.We talk about why they built Pagebound as a community—not an algorithm—how anonymous discussion makes reading feel safer and more fun, and why gamified reading challenges (hello, sparkly badges ✨) are helping readers rediscover their love of books. If you've ever felt burned out by Goodreads, overwhelmed by BookTok, or just want real conversations with other readers, this episode is for you.

Come unwrap your Christmas present with The Girls! It's another episode of our Blind Draw Christmas Pick ‘Ems Event and Vanessa is up! She presents “He Sees You When You're Sleeping” by Alta Hensley, a book chosen just for her by Emily (and some of our loyal Patrons!) As soon as hottie firefighter Jack meets jewelry influencer Chloe, he's obsessed! Is he a stalker? There's no way to know! When Jack discovers Chloe has a secret online persona and tons of fans that love the way she “cybers,” he comes into her DMs and then he comes into her…you know what. With morally gray characters, intriguing (brand new!) trigger warnings, and plenty of reminders that it's just a book, this really is the perfect gift for Vanessa!New Episodes out every Tuesday! Join our Patreon to receive early, ad- free (and bonus!) episodes and more! Patreon.com/ClutchMyPearlsPod We have MERCH go to ClutchMyPearlsPod.com to check it out!Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel! Follow @ClutchMyPearlsPod on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and GoodReads! Do you have a smut recommendation for the girls? Send an email to: ClutchMyPearlsPod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I just turned 50, and milestone birthdays make me reflective. Here's what I realized: I liked my 40s way more than my 30s. I'm happier, in better shape, more connected relationally, accomplishing more goals, but taking more vacation. Why? What did I do in my 40s that made it the best decade of my life? In this episode, I'm sharing the first 25 lessons from my list of 50 things that took me 50 years to learn. From "everyone should write at least one book" to "your phone is a casino that runs on time," these lessons cover everything—money, marriage, mentors, mountains, and why you need to own a good suitcase. Some are practical, some are profound, and all of them will make your life better if you apply them. This is part one of a two-part series, so next week I'll share the final 25 lessons to close out the year.You can pre-order my NEWEST book, Procrastination Proof, right now!In This Episode:Grab your very own Soundtracks: The Conversations Card DeckMake sure to follow me on Instagram and share with your friends!Keep up with my book list on GoodReads!Sign up for my newsletter, Try This!Book me to speak at your event or to your team!You can grab a copy of my book All It Takes Is a Goal from your favorite bookstore or at my website!Episode Artwork Photo by James Donaldson on UnsplashSign up for the Remarkable You Community today!

We pull three cards for the week—Ace of Pentacles, Six of Swords, and the Tower—and turn them into clear steps for steady love, smart money moves, and liberating boundaries. Foundations get built, routes get chosen, and old stories meet the match.• love anchored by routines and shared plans• practical steps like moving in, joint projects, weekly rituals• money transitions that trade friction for direction• travel choices and creative budgeting for the holidays• letting go of side hustles or goals that drain• the Tower as honest reset and controlled burn• boundaries with family and work during festive stress• pairing stability with change for real progressJoin the Santa Jez Abundance Ritual on Dec 22 at 8 p.m. EST. Tickets are by donation, split 50/50 between the podcast and E-Romnja. Replay available. Sign up via the link in the show notes, Eventbrite, or jezminavonthiele.com. You can also donate directly! You can book 1:1 readings with Jez at jezminavonthiele.com, and book readings and holistic healing sessions with Paulina at romaniholistic.com.Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. You can get our book Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, online or wherever books are sold. If you love it, please give us 5 stars on Amazon & Goodreads. Visit https://romanistanpodcast.com for events, educational resources, merch, and more. Email us at romanistanpodcast@gmail.com for inquiries. Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina StevensConceived of by Paulina StevensEdited by Viktor Pachas, Bianca, Dia LunaWith Music by Viktor PachasAnd Artwork by Elijah VardoSupport the show

Are you or someone that you know suffering through a grief that seems to linger on and on, especially during the holiday season? In this episode, host Tina Yeager sits down with the talented singer-songwriter Grace Humphries, who opens her heart about navigating grief during the holiday season. At just 18 years old, Grace Humphries has already touched countless lives with her soulful music and powerful message. She shares the inspiration behind her moving holiday ballad, "For Years," a song born from the loss of her beloved brother to brain cancer. Through their heartfelt conversation, Grace Humphries and Tina Yeager explore the complexity of grief—how it lingers, changes shape, and impacts not just individuals, but entire families. They discuss the challenges of childhood grief, the danger of comparison, and how important it is to honor every form of loss, from lost loved ones to lost dreams. This episode isn't just about sorrow, though—it's about the hope and healing that come when we confront grief openly, lean into faith, and find creative outlets like music. Grace Humphries shares her journey through isolation, the support of her family, and how songwriting became a lifeline. Whether you're facing your own grief or supporting someone who is, this episode offers comfort, understanding, and a reminder that with time, things do get better. Inside This Episode: The Story Behind "For Years": Grace opened up about losing her brother to brain cancer at just eight years old, and how that loss continues to color her holiday memories. Her vulnerability shines in her new song, written to comfort anyone who feels lonely, misunderstood, or sorrowful during this time of year. Different Faces of Grief: Tina Yeager and Grace Humphries discuss how grief comes in many forms—lost loved ones, unfulfilled dreams, even the ache of waiting for the right relationships. They unpack the myth that grief has a timeline, reminding listeners that "it gets more bearable every year" but never magically disappears. Supporting Each Other Through Loss: Grace shares insight into grieving as a child and feeling isolated at school, but also highlights the power of a strong support system at home and the healing found through music and faith. Music as Medicine: Hear how songwriting became an outlet for healing and self-expression for Grace, and how her Christian faith helped her move forward through anger, doubt, and loneliness. Messages of Hope & Empowerment: Grace hopes her listeners find comfort, knowing they're not alone. She encourages everyone to face grief head-on, reach out for support, and remember that even if things don't get "better" overnight, healing is possible in time. Connect with Grace: You can listen to "For Years" and more on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or anywhere you stream music. Follow her journey on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or visit GraceHumphries.com for all the latest updates. Staff Pick: Grace's favorite track (besides "For Years") is "I Couldn't"—a boss-girl anthem about saying no and standing up for yourself. Final Thought: If you're struggling this season, take heart. As Grace says, "Keep going… in the right timing, it'll happen." Give yourself grace, and remember you're not alone. We're thrilled to accompany you on this journey of faith, growth, and transformation. As always, we appreciate your support! Please subscribe and share this episode. We can't wait for you to join us for future episodes of Flourish-Meant. To book Tina as a speaker, connect with her life coaching services, and more, visit her website: https://tinayeager.com/ Optimize your mind and body with my new favorite, all-inclusive supplement, Cardio Miracle! I love the energy and focus this health-boosting drink mix provides without toxins, caffeine, or sugar! Get a discount on your purchase with my link: http://www.cardiomiracle.com/tinayeager Use the code TINA10 at checkout. To flourish in all seasons of life with the highest quality nutraceutical health supplements that benefit charitable causes, shop NutraMedix wellness supplements. Be sure to use my link  https://www.nutramedix.com/?rfsn=7877557.b6c6785 and add my special code TINA to get 10% off your entire purchase! If you're a writer, subscribe to Inkspirations Online (devotional publication by writers for writers): https://www.inkspirationsonline.com/ Manage stress and anxiety in 10 minutes a day with the course presented by 15 experts, Subdue Stress and Anxiety https://divineencouragement.onlinecoursehost.com/courses Connect with Tina at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyeagerwriting/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinayeager/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tina.yeager.9/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TinaYeager Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tyeagerwrites/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3865622.Tina_Yeager