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

Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? This was a tough decision, I had thought about it but to be all honest, even with my infinite creativity, I couldn’t figure out a name I liked!! What is your “go-to” method for working through or around writer’s block? If I am stumped at a chapter, ill either jump to another project, or Ill continue writing past that chapter. Issues with chapter 8? Lets start writing 9. I always have the beginning and the

This is a strange, and at times, mildly interesting story about the complications of friendships and how they mingle with business... what motivates people to make choices, and the payoff, or lack of it, that brings on regret and often apathy. I listened to this story in audio book format. The story, told partly as a narrative, with an almost memoir feel, interspersed with the technical aspects of a screenplay, mingled back and forth without, I felt, a cohesive plot-line.

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 299 Whoodah Thunket and The Girls Book One of the Whoodah Thunket Series Written by TK Cassidy Three 70+-year-old sisters- Poppet, Aggie, and Neddie - turn to the family business - cat burglary that their father taught them as children - to pay off a gambling debt he left behind. While trying to raise the needed money, the girls climb a rickety ladder to get into a house they think has a safe, outsmart a pretty clever Doberman in another heis

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 298 The Alpha's Potential Mate Book One in The Jaiden's Prophecy Duology Written by Magnolia Xen LISTENER ADVISORY: Mature Situations, Strong Language, Violence; Strong Sexual Content Born A Strong Alpha with Powers... Prophesied Ruler of Wolves... And She Hates Heels... Jaidan Emerald Scott is known for being Strong Headed, Frustratingly Sassy and Methodically Determined, but will these traits be enough to win the loyalty of the three most

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 297 The Girl Who Wrote on Water Book Two in The Royal Mages Series Written by Evelyn Puerto Sometimes a catastrophe isn’t the worst of your problems As dust settles on the buried kingdom of Ymittos, Princess Derya faces a horrifying conclusion: her friend Princess Eliana has perished after failing to break an evil sorcerer’s curse. Which means the next obstacle in the plot to enslave the continent is Derya’s father — the Emperor of Cinar.

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 296 The Journey Of Tanis Written by Christopher Laird The Journey of Tanis weaves a interesting narrative that delves into the precipice of annihilation. As a catastrophic Gamma Ray Burst (GRB) hurtles relentlessly toward Earth, threatening to obliterate all life, a web of conspiracies envelops the impending catastrophe. At the heart of this cosmic turmoil is Brianna Alsobrooks, a retired astronaut seeking solace in civilian life, only t

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 295 Seven Little Raindrops Written by Bill Shaul Illustrations by Peggy Shaul A children’s picture book tells of the wishes of seven little raindrops for the time they become big raindrops and fall to the earth. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Bill Shaul, a longtime resident of the Metro Detroit area. Since graduating from Maranatha Baptist Bible College (now Maranatha Baptist University), he has served in various roles in many churches. Wherever h

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 294 Into The Thicket Written by Gail Kuhnlein Inspired by a true story, Into the Thicket begins with the moment the author's young son discovered an injured baby rabbit ― an encounter that sparked a heartfelt journey of care and connection. This tender picture book follows a boy and the rabbit he hopes to help, gently exploring themes of compassion, courage, love, and the bittersweet beauty of letting go. It invites young readers to develo

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