May 2026 The goal of good fiction is to mirror real life or at least suspend disbelief to the point that the story is relatable. The books we write need to entertain readers in such a way that they can find themselves on the pages while simultaneously escaping from the mundane or frustrating pieces of their daily lives. This emotional and intellectual connection is why readers gravitate to their favorite genres; they see themselves somewhere in the story. Either they find

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 # 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? 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 # 285 Where The Heart Begins Written by Mandy Jo AJ Walker has built a life around balance and responsibility, raising twelve-year-old twin boys while managing her work from home and maintaining a friendly relationship with her ex-husband. Her days are full, her plans carefully drawn, and her heart safely guarded. Until she joins a local walking group and everything begins to change. What starts as a simple way to get healthier becomes a path

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 283 Ready For A Storm Book One of the Storm Series Written by Josephine Jordin LISTENER ADVISORY: Violence, Mature Situations A new sweet and spicy romance sprinkled with suspense! Ava Ellis, a glamorous, former A-list actress is trying to rebuild her career when a shadowy threat forces her into hiding – and under heavy protection. Her high-profile brother calls in a favor and hires a trio of elite operatives to keep her safe. Leading them

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

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