Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 282 Crying Call Book Two in the Thomas Vale Series Written by Jeff Boats  LISTENER ADVISORY: STRONG LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE Thomas Vale is a Homeland Security intel analyst on loan to the FBI, and his ‘investigation is going up in flames, literally.  Months of research led him to a meeting between the Blue Panzers, a domestic terror cell of white supremacist cops, and their mysterious leader known only as “Malleus.”  When the house Thom tracked t

Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? I haven’t really considered it. I like the idea of my name being connected to the worlds I create—both as a children’s author and as a coach. My stories are rooted in my personal love for Indian mythology, so it feels authentic to have my identity intertwined with the characters and adventures. I also want kids and parents to know the person behind the stories, to feel that connection as they read and ma

Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? Absolutely! Josephine Jordin is my pen name. It has a far better ring than my actual name and creates a much-needed separation. 😉 What is your “go-to” method for working through or around writer’s block? Can’t say I’ve encountered full on writer’s block (yet, anyway!), but if I’m struggling with a particular scene, I retreat to a special, secluded area of my house to find my Zen. Simply calming my mind a

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 281 The Gatekeeper's Portal Book Two in The Elementals Trilogy Written by S.W. Raine   LISTENER ADVISORY: Violence, Strong Language, Substance Use, Mentions of Child Endangerment/Exploitation A hidden enemy resurfaces with a plan that could shatter the balance of the universe... Richard's masked organization has returned, aiming to seize control of the elementals to absorb their powers. To stop them, Ferenc and Olivia must reawaken their full

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 280 Aria's Patience Project Book One of The Everyday Superpowers Series Written by Preethi Balasubramanian   Meet Aria—a curious, spirited girl who thinks waiting is a rule invented by adults. From long lunch lines to crispy dosas, nothing seems to move fast enough for her! But when her grandmother, Paati, gifts her a tiny notebook called The Patience Project , Aria is about to discover that patience isn’t boring—it’s a superpower. Through un

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode #279 The Five Written by James Wittenborg   Over the past twenty-five years, five friends reunite for their annual week-long getaway of comradery and adventure. This year, however, Glen Feffley suggested something different; a lake house in the quiet Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. It's quite a departure from their usual trips. Eagles Point is a small town in rural America. Weathered signs hang above storefronts along its idyllic Main

January 2026 What if the key to spiritual immortality, that elusive, encoded passport that will grant you entrance into whatever spiritual utopia you’re hoping to find one day, hinges exclusively on the books you’ve read throughout your lifetime? Consider: From the time we are very young, in nearly every culture, we are taught that the answers we seek, on almost any subject… spirituality, health and wellness, emotional stability, financial prosperity, moral and legal codes, i

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 278 DJ Yeti and The Full Moon Party Written by Kendal Grey   This Christmas, DJ Yeti drops the beat—lights burst, the Arctic roars, kids go wild. A winter rave explodes as a soft-hearted DJ returns home and finally shines. Packed with heart, humor, snowy magic, and retro-holiday art, this rare Christmas story delights both kids and exhausted grown-ups. Perfect for ages 3–8—and everyone in the room. DJ Yeti and the Full Moon Party isn’t just

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 277 Elephant Beach Written by Christine Devane   A young girl is expecting a quiet, peaceful beach day of reading--but she's in for some disappointment. It turns out elephants love to play, especially at the beach! At first, the girl is annoyed when the elephants break her beach chair. Then, they block her sun amidst other loud and distracting shenanigans. Soon, though, the girl becomes intrigued by the elephants' playful nature. She still tr