Artwork by Michael Kucharski Click The Cover To Order! In a modest forest at the edge of a riverbank, some distance from the blackened kingdom, lived a man who understood life in ways few others could comprehend. He escaped from the tyrant decades ago when he saw the oncoming storm of his wrath. The man lived in concert with the world, moving from one sunset to the next in harmony with nature and the spirit of growth. He shared his life with two beautiful dogs who chose hi

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 311 5/15/26 Dragon Island: Football Season Written by Lisa Jacovsky Dragon Island: Football Season is an exciting, action-filled story about dragons who are passionate about football. With six teams, each made up of six players, the dragons have a unique ability to change their colors to match their team uniforms. One of the standout players is Ember, a deaf dragon with exceptional vision and a talent for creating winning strategies. Her s

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 310 This Fell Sergeant Book Two in the Eddie London Mysteries Written by Adam Dompierre What Happened in Room 310? Eddie London is a quick-witted and slightly-incompetent private eye—he’s also Lacey Matthews’ last hope. The young woman implores him to investigate her boyfriend’s fatal fall from a hotel balcony. While the authorities have ruled out foul play, Lacey refuses to believe them. As he pursues disparate leads, Eddie finds himself pul

May 2026 The goal of good fiction is to mirror real life or at least suspend disbelief to the point that the story is relatable. The books we write need to entertain readers in such a way that they can find themselves on the pages while simultaneously escaping from the mundane or frustrating pieces of their daily lives. This emotional and intellectual connection is why readers gravitate to their favorite genres; they see themselves somewhere in the story. Either they find

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode #309 Shakti in You: Discovering Courage and Strength Within Book Five of The Mystic India for Kids Series Written by Preethi Balasubramanian Shakti in You brings the nine forms of the goddess—celebrated during Navaratri—into the hearts of children everywhere. Through enchanting storytelling, modern-day reflections, and creative activities, this book shows how timeless qualities like bravery, patience, kindness, and wisdom live inside every chil

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 308 Warp Star Book One in The First Contact Series Written by JL Maynor LISTENER ADVISORY: Violence, Strong Language Earth didn’t survive World War III intact—it survived divided. Two factions rose from the ash: the United Federation of Nations and the Russian Republic of Nations . When resources became weapons and the front lines went global, humanity fled upward, dragging its grudges into orbit and beyond. A century later, the conflict h

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode #307 The Elephant Prince: Stories of Ganesha's Wisdom Book Four of The Mystic India for Kids Series Written by Preethi Balasubramanian Click The Cover To Order! Discover the Magic of Ganesha Through Playful Stories & Colouring Fun! Step into the joyful world of Ganesha with this delightful collection of stories for children. Perfect for little listeners and early readers, these tales bring the elephant-headed god to life through laughter, wisdo

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 306 Chosen: A Retelling of the Story of Esther Written by Allison Wells Esme lives a quiet life in the shadow of the palace in Atelina, the capital of Geoline. Raised by her devoted adoptive father, Maurice, she is content with her days of prayer, study, and simple living. But when Queen Veva’s very public defiance leads to her removal from the throne, the kingdom is thrown into uncertainty. To restore order, King Levan calls for a gatherin

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode #305 Stories of Krishna: Tales of Michief and Magic Book One of The Mystic India for Kids Series Written by Preethi Balasubramanian Click The Cover To Order! Discover the Magic of Krishna Through Heartwarming Stories & Fun Colouring Pages! Step into the enchanting world of Krishna with this delightful collection of stories for young hearts. Perfectly crafted for young children, these simple yet profound tales bring the beloved Hindu deity to li

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 304 Stacy Learns to Love Her Wavy Hair, and You Can Too! Written by Stacy Schilling When Stacy was nine-years-old, her mom convinced her to cut her long, wavy brown hair because she was tired of fixing Stacy's hair. Her mom didn't teach Stacy how to fix it herself.

 Stacy cried after her hair cut and didn't know how to stand up for herself. Throughout her life, Stacy had to learn and navigate the pitfalls of how to take care of her wavy ha

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 303 Echoes Beneath The Surface Written by Pranav Sandip A murder mystery where every sound tells a story, and every emotion glows with colour. He can taste the lies—but can he survive the truth? “The metallic taste spiked violently, coating my tongue like blood. Something felt wrong about this. It couldn’t be true. I heard myself exhale sharply. My pulse was roaring in my ears, the fluorescent lights too bright, the stale air suffocating— T

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 302 4/15/26 Rosemary Chick: Pip, Zip, Hooray! Written by Dawn Feltrop Today is a big day for Rosemary Chick! The world is calling, and she can't wait to meet it-but there's just one tiny problem: She is still inside her shell! With determination and a spark of curiosity, Rosemary sets out to break out of the shell. Tap by tap, she learns that courage isn't about being ready-it's about trying, even when things feel hard. Filled with warmth,

Click The Cover To Order! Readers crave tactile stories that we can dive into, trusting that we'll be well-rewarded for our efforts. This is why we all return to familiar authors time and again. Everyone has their favorites, and I'm no different. I have a shortlist of both Indie and Trad authors I can count on to offer stories that transport me out of reality for a time. They simply don't disappoint. Such is the case with Andrew Allen Smith. I'm drawn to these writers be

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 301 The Choice Book Three in the A Thousand Years of Crooked Forest series Written by Wendy M. Kok Something sinister is waking in the Northwoods town of Neelsville. Birds are slamming into windows. Crosses at the church are turning upside down, and people are walking around with eyes as black as the lake at midnight. Scout never expected to be caught in the middle of it-or to feel an undeniable pull toward the mysterious Traveller, who see

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 300 The Black Book Series Special Edition Written by Theresa Sederholt LISTENER ADVISORY: Violence Murder by Mistake: Book One One bomb; the ripples of devastation-endless. Tick . . . tick . . . tick . . . A bomb, that was meant for me, killed my mother, and unleashed a world I was never supposed to know about. Now I am surrounded by the FBI and mafia families. Good guys. Bad guys; the line blurs. One wrong decision could end so many liv