Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 293 I Don't Wanna Play Fullback Written by Bill Shaul   This Christian novel, written for eight to twelve-year-olds, tells the story of a sixth-grade boy’s struggles with his teacher/soccer coach, culminating in learning a great lesson after the first game of the season.      ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Bill Shaul, a longtime resident of the Metro Detroit area. Since graduating from Maranatha Baptist Bible College (now Maranatha Baptist University), h

March 2026 Our mind's eye has been trained for decades... from the first day a book is read aloud to us... to precisely imagine every detail an author describes. We have lots of reference material from real life, television, film, and theatre. It's fairly easy to conceive the visuals of a story: The rippled reflection of a memory in a mirror. The snowdrift as it passes by a window in a gust of frigid white. Or, the blue curtains that, I swear, signify nothing more than b

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 292 Ghosts, Gags, and Grim Tales Written by Chelsea Leslie   Dive into a world where eerie shadows linger, laughter echoes in unexpected places, and spine-tingling chills are just a page away. Ghost, Gags, and Grim Tales is a spellbinding collection of 22 short stories that invites readers to explore the full spectrum of storytelling—from haunting ghostly encounters to light-hearted parodies and heart-pounding scares. Perfect for fans of the

March 2026 Growing up, my household was filled with music. My father was a classically trained pianist who played with the Seattle Symphony, and also played acustic folk guitar and banjo. My mother played organ, mandolin, and bluegrass fiddle (which is just a fancy way of saying 'flamboyant violin'). My siblings and I were all required to learn to play music. The instrument wasn't important, but the theory was. Both my brothers picked up guitar (the 'cool' kids always do

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 291 Consuming Revenge Written by William Shaul   This Christian mystery/romance novel tells the story of an elite police unit responsible for providing secure transportation of prisoners and other ‘at risk’ individuals to and from various locations. The leader of this unit is the revenge target of an unknown person. With the help of his new romantic interest, he hopes to unravel this plot before he becomes the victim of Consuming Revenge .   

Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? Yes. At the present, I’m nurturing a story that is so far removed from what I’m known for that I don’t want to put off anyone who might be turned off from seeing my humorous novels or romances. What is your “go-to” method for working through or around writer’s block? I rarely experience this phenomenon, but when I do, I quilt. When I run into a snag I need to think out, I do anything that will keep my han

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 290 Board To Death Book One of The Hy & Drye Mystery Series Written by Maisie Franklin   Listener Advisory: Language Getting old doesn’t have to be boring—especially when murder’s on the itinerary. Hy Reynolds has always been a good listener… whether he should be or not. Eugenia Drye is a widow, and there is very “widow” she doesn’t know about her neighbors. When their intrepid nosiness prompts their exasperated families to mention the “H wor

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 289 The Augur's Assassin A Read Between The Vines Mystery Written by Maisie Franklin   Murder wasn’t in the cards for Zoe Romano… until it was. Zoe Romano gave up front-page crime for fine wine, trading the chaos of New York City for the quiet charm of Mystic, Connecticut. Now, she runs Read Between the Vines, a cozy bookshop-slash-wine bar where the biggest scandal is usually who finished the last bottle of merlot. That is, until the town ps

Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? Yes, I write under my pseudonym. I am an accountant and don’t want my clients connecting my spicy shifter romance writing with how I handle their money. I’m starting to slowly transition from being a full-time accountant to a full-time author, but I think I will continue to write under my pseudonym.   What is your “go-to” method for working through or around writer’s block? I’m a panster, so for this reas

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode #288 One Shot At The Sphinx Book 0 of the Narvan Series Written by Jean Davis LISTENER ADVISORY: Violence; Mature Situations The enemy of her enemy might be just the tool Anastassia Kazan needs to remove the Jalvian invaders from the Verian space station she calls home. Working out a treaty between the Jalvians and the Verian people is the highlight of Anastassia's military career. Just when station life seems to be settling into a tolerable ac

As reading experiences go, this one was magnificent! Lost On A Page: The Inciting Incident by David E. Sharp   is by far one of the most innovative, surprising, intelligent, and playful books I've read in a very long time. Imagine a moment when characters in a novel (or several) discover their origins. They become sentient, fully aware of who they are, their story purpose, and exactly how they were created. All of which means, they know about their authors and the divisions

In this delightful story written for the pre-K to second grade reader, seven little raindrops answer the timeless question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" This story is quaint, cute, and has fantastic illustrations drawn by Peggy Shaul. The thing that sets it apart from other books that might pose this same question, is that each raindrop asked returns with an answer that isn't just about dreams for themselves, but also how they might contribute to the community

I discovered Mic McArt about two years ago, at an event in Midland, Michigan. My delay in reading has nothing to do with the caliber of his writing. When it comes to books, I tend to buy at a rate that far outmatches my pace at reading. I found Mick to be a wonderful person, filled with enthusiasm and passion for his work. After hearing a bit about his books (this is the first in a series) I felt compelled to purchase it. I'm happy I did! Journal of an Outlaw pokes fun at

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 287 Save Them Written by R. Roy   LISTENER ADVISORY: Strong Language, Mature Situations, Violence A cruise to Antarctica turns deadly when a crew member is murdered, revealing a sinister plot to control the riches at the bottom of the world, and the power that comes with it. A group of strangers must uncover who is willing to destroy a continent for money and power. A fierce battle for the planet is brewing. The entire human race is at stake.

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode #286 Inverted Book Two of The What The Eye Beholds Series Written by Craig Matthews   LISTENER ADVISORY: Violence, Mature Situations Inverted. Surviving The Upside-down World. Up is down. Back is forward. Last is first. Weak is strong. Twenty-five years after surviving the collision of worlds in Charity's Fire, the next generation has been trained to lead the underground. Then, the eldest runs away to Mars to escape the demands of leadership, a