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

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