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

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