Books That Make You Podcast
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Books That Make You Podcast
Books That Make You brings you conversations with both authors and literary folks on the business side of things. We discuss new books, old books, indie books, and all the wonderful themes found within books. Whether you're an author or an avid book reader, this is the show for you.
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S:7 E:15 | Sue William Silverman on Her “Selected Misdemeanors” and Finding Metaphor
What do a dead goldfish, Pat Boone, and crème de menthe have in common? For acclaimed memoirist Sue William Silverman, they’re all part of her deeply...
S:7 E:14 | Shelley Malicote Stutchman on Fighting Breast Cancer with Humor and Heart
What happens when you're diagnosed with breast cancer at 67—just after building your dream home and planning your wedding? For Shelley Malicote Stutch...
S:7 E:13 | Reader Nation Is the Book Event You Can't Miss, Joe Solari Explains
What if your favorite authors weren't just names on book spines, but people you could meet in person? Joe Solari, managing director of Reader Nation a...
S:7 E:12 | Life, Identity & Healing: Six to Carry the Casket Insights with Bill Hulseman
What happens when your family identity, religious upbringing, and personal truth collide? In this compelling conversation, author Bill Hulseman shares...
S:7 E:11 | Love, Loss & Space Terror, The Dead Don’t Rest in Space, Requiem with John Palisano
What happens when love, loss, and music collide in deep space? In this episode, Bram Stoker Award-winner and former Horror Writers Association preside...
S:7 E:10 | From Pitch Slapped to Publishing Pro: Juliet Clark’s Author Journey
How do you go from writing revenge-fueled mystery novels to coaching authors through one of the most misunderstood parts of the publishing process—mar...
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S:7 E:9 | Rediscover Your Creative Self in The Wild Why, Using Wonder, & Empathy with Laura Munson
What if the secret to rediscovering your creativity, your empathy, and even your joy was something you were born with—but lost along the way? In this...
S:7 E:8 | Kelly O’Hearn on Channeling the Arcanum Series Through Tarot & Past Lives
Author Kelly O’Hearn joins the show to explore her captivating Arcanum series—a saga that intertwines time, love, and soul contracts across lifetimes....
S7 E7 | Inside Michele Kwasniewski’s Falling Star: The Dark Side of Hollywood
What happens when the spotlight fades and the pressure takes over? In this episode, Michele Kwasniewski dives deep into her powerful YA novel, Falling...
S:7 E:6 | Dr. Paul Corona on The Corona Protocol and Mind-Body Healing
What if healing your mind and body didn’t have to take months? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Paul Corona, author of The Corona Protoc...
S:7 E:05 | The Magic of Awareness: Peter Gribble Talks The City of the Magicians
What happens when a peaceful society faces a brutal threat it never saw coming? In this episode, we talk with fantasy author Peter Gribble, creator of...
S:7 E:4 Dale L. Roberts on Self-Publishing for New Authors – Your Guide to Indie Success!
Are you dreaming of becoming an author, but unsure where to start? Dale L. Roberts, award-winning author and self-publishing advocate, joins us to tal...
S:7 E:03 Naked Girl: A Coming-of-Age Story Like No Other – Janna Brooke Wallack
What happens when your father creates a cult, and you’re left to raise yourself in a decaying mansion filled with spiritual seekers and chaos? That’s...
S:7 E:02 How Indie Authors Are Winning: Jim Azevedo from Draft 2 Digital
Can you really publish a book on your own? What does it take to be a successful indie author today? In this episode, we sit down with Jim Azevedo, a k...
S:7 S:01 Unpacking Race in Education with Dr. Laura C. Chávez-Moreno
How do schools shape our understanding of race—intentionally or not? Dr. Laura C. Chávez-Moreno joins us to discuss her groundbreaking book How School...
S:6 E:61 Hidden Truths & Alien Cover-Ups: Paul Vecchiet’s The Disclosure Paradox
What if the truth about extraterrestrials and hidden government projects was right in front of us? Author Paul Vecchiet joins us to discuss The Disclo...
S:6 E:60 | On the Road with Bigfoot? Skunk Ape Semester and the Paranormal with Mike Robinson
What happens when you blend On the Road with The X-Files? You get Skunk Ape Semester, a thrilling yet thoughtful road trip through paranormal American...
S:6 E:59 Sara Winokur Discusses 'Ivory Bones': Pirates, DNA & Mystery
Join us for a fascinating conversation with Sara Winokur, geneticist-turned-author, as she delves into the inspiration behind her thrilling novel, Ivo...
S:6 E:58 End Times Convergence? M.D. House’s Bold Vision in "Crossroads of Awakening Memory"
Step into a rich, genre-bending world with M.D. House as he introduces Crossroads of Awakening Memory, the first book in his expansive fantasy series....
S:6 E:57 Sandy Clements Reveals the Secrets Behind Kaleidoscope of Secrets
Step into the gripping world of Kaleidoscope of Secrets with author Sandy Clements. In this stimulating interview, Sandy shares the inspiration behind...
S:6 E:55 | Discover the Top 15 Books to Add to Your 2025 To-Be-Read List from Books That Make You
Ready to refresh your To-Be-Read list for 2025? In this episode of Books That Make You, we explore 15 remarkable titles that will inspire, captivate,...
S:6 E:54 | How Kieren-Paul-Brown’s Challenges Identity Norms In A Provocative Literary Journey
Kieren-Paul-Brown is rewriting the rules of storytelling with his novel N-Word, a daring narrative intertwining historical fiction, spiritual explorat...
S:6 | E:53 Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer: A.G. Flitcher on Black Rose Cocoon
Step into the shadowy world of Black Rose Cocoon, where a female serial killer defies some of the darker norms. 🖤 Award-winning author A.G. Flitcher...
S:6 E:52 | Grief, Secrets, and Redemption: Barbara J. Taylor’s Rain Breaks No Bones
Dive into the world of family secrets, historical depth, and emotional redemption with Barbara J. Taylor, author of the Scranton Trilogy. From coal mi...
S:6 E:51 Poetry & Mysticism with Chelan Harkin: Dive into The Mystical World of Poetry
Chelan's poetic journey began at just 21 after a profound, life-altering experience. She describes it as a creative opening—a mystical event where ver...
S:6 E:50 From Pages to Podcasts: A New Era of Storytelling with Dave Campbell from True Media Solutions
Welcome to another exciting episode of Books That Make You.
Join us as we dive into the world of podcasting with our special guest, Dave Campbe...
S:6 E:49 Freeman's Challenge: Unveiling the Origins of Prison for Profit with Dr. Robin Bernstein
The United States has a very complex, oft-oversimplified past. Dr. Robin Bernstein—a Dillon Professor of American History and Professor of African and...
S:6 E:47 Exploring the South's History with Stacia Moffett: "The Missing Girl" and "Jessa is Back"
Books That Make You Consider the Social Dynamics of the South
As a place where race and identity exist in centuries-long tension—which, of cou...
S:6 E:46 Overcoming Fear & Unlocking Spiritual Gifts With Alejandra G Brady, Author of I Just Can't Make This Sh!T Up
Books That Make You Confront Fear—and Embrace Your Spiritual Gifts
When she was sixteen years old, Alejandra G. Brady awoke to someone she kne...
S:6 E:45 Unconditional Love and Forgiveness in 'Saving KC': A Discussion with Buzz Desjarlais
Books That Make You Select Your Own Ending for Your Life
Since no one gets out of life alive, we can at least decide how our own stories shoul...
S:6 E:44 Writing Emotion-Packed Thrillers with Lee Lindauer, Author of The Salvation of Henry Maxwell
Books That Make You Enter the World of Hollywood—and Murder
This fall, gear up for an emotion-packed thriller, as you shake literary hands wit...
S:6 E:43 Dive into the 1920s: A Journey Through 'Whiskey and Old Stogies" by Author Lisa Angle
Books That Make You Fall Under the Spell of a Prohibition-era Moonshiner
Travel back to the 1920s alongside a troubled boy named Rufus. Watch...
S:6 E:42 Secrets Told: Unveiling the Shocking Secret of Patricia Levenick with Tina Hogan Grant
Books That Make You Understand Your Potential—Through Genre Fiction
Very often, so-called “commercial” or genre fiction can speak to us in way...
S:6 E41 Understanding the Mellow Your Money Philosophy with Mick Heyman
Books That Make You Think Mellowing Your Money
Are you overwhelmed when people discuss investment strategies? Does the roller coaster of the s...
S:6 E:40 The Ransom Enigma: Unveiling Mystery, Suspense, and Technology with Breakfield and Burkey
Books That Make You Stimulated by a Fast-Paced, Modern Techno Thriller
Mystery, suspense, and technology—what reader doesn’t love this combo?...
S:6 E:39 The Devil's Music: How Rock and Roll Shaped Society with Rebecca Hendricks
Books That Make You Rock ‘n Roll Back to a Hard Dog’s 1950s
We often view history—especially our own—through a nostalgic lens, fondly remember...
S:6 E:38 Adventures of, Snoodles in Space: Episode 2 - The Zoodles Strike Back! with Steven Joseph
Books That Make You Go Flying with Snoodles in Space
Everyone's favorite crankiness expert and award-winning children’s book author, Steven Jo...
S:6 E:37 Tashena Anderson-Place: Filling Your Cup and Empowering Your Life
Discover the powerful insights of Tashena Anderson-Place, author of " Fill Your Cup: Discovering the War Between Life and Faithfulness." Join us as Ta...
S:6 E:36 Be a Better Manager in Five Minutes a Day, Leading the Charge: The Dominic Mcloughlin Way
Books That Make You Be a Better Leader
Managing a team, leading others…how might one go from being a wide-eyed novice to an in-demand leader p...
S:6 E:35 Masterpiece: Unveiling the Journey of Spiritual Transformation with Jay Morris
Books That Make You Understand That You Are a Masterpiece
Most of us encounter serious doubts about ourselves, and our lives. We might grow bi...