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PODCAST

Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast

Diana Kathryn Penn

Come, gather "round. Grab a snack... and listen to a story. Each week, we"ll feature an Indie Author with a story to tell. No long-winded interviews. No sales pitches. Just stories. Most of the stories we tell will be family-friendly, but if they"re not, you"ll get fair warning before the reading begins. If you want to discover more, investigate the story notes for links to the author and where to buy their books.

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00:28:51

Episode #241: Chris Dungey: "Evaulation Route"

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2025/08/10

LISTENER ADVISORY: VIOLENCE, STRONG LANGUAGE, MATURE SITUATIONSWalter Bocewicz is beginning a new life at the age of 57. The old one was an epic fail-- two divorces, two stints in jail, four tours in rehab, alienated children. His college degree was wasted on a career of countless, short-term menial jobs. Now, clean and sober (mostly), he has come into a chunk of inheritance-- retirement money.What could go wrong in the fresh environment of Florida's Nature Coast? The temptations of social life

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00:26:32

Episode #242: Jacob Hubbard: Sounds of Yesterday

Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast ·

2025/08/10

LISTENER ADVISORY: STRONG LANGUAGE, MATURE SITUTATIONS, MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLESSounds of Yesterday is Jacob's debut novel. Telling the story of Rob and Ana over the course of five years, it touches on topics related to neurodiversity, mental health, and internalized ableism and their affect on relationship dynamics, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.Sounds of Yesterday is a work of literary fiction, so it does not really follow a specific genre. That said, it is a novel that is a

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Episode #238 Carla Stockton: Too Much of Nothing

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2025/08/04

Stockton, a first-generation American boomer, recounts her life as a series of vignettes that begin with her mother’s escape from Europe before WWII and end with her own escape from a stifling marriage. Stockton's story is a meditation on the meaning of survival, the importance of family, and the power of self-discovery. With humor and heart, she explores the challenges and triumphs of a life lived in the shadow of history.Too Much of Nothing: Notes on Feminism, Identity, and Womanhood, is a

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Episode #239 Ashley Grant: If The King Falls

Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast ·

2025/08/04

LISTENER ADVISORY: MATURE SITUATIONSIn If the King Falls, Ashley Grant crafts a gripping tale of power, loss, and redemption. The Dark King, a once-mighty ruler, is on a relentless quest to recover his stolen diamond heart.. Stripped of much of his power, he must navigate a treacherous desert, a world teeming with magic, and a modern city where electricity becomes an unexpected ally. Alongside him are a mysterious raven and the enigmatic sorceress Radia, whose warnings hint at a dangerous

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00:24:46

Episode #237 Nevah Ann: "Taking Flight"

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2025/07/31

LISTENER ADVISORY: STRONG LANGUAGE, MATURE SITUATIONSKaelin Roan Arlenton would rather live with the newly outed bloodsuckers than spend another day in this foster home. At least, that’s what he thought. Then, officials from the Kingdom of Sidrea arrive at his school. They tell him he’s been chosen to participate in the Co-Existence Project, and he finds himself facing that very reality. Struggling to care for his younger foster sister, seven-year old Kiana, Kaelin finds himself torn. Attending the

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Episode #236 Lisa Jacovsky: Happy Thoughts: Going To...

Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast ·

2025/07/31

"Happy Thoughts: Going to the Beach" is a heartwarming story about Emma, a young girl with autism, and her summer adventure with her best friends, Harper and Jerry. Throughout their day at the beach, the three friends enjoy typical beach activities like making a sandcastle and playing in the water. The story addresses the social issue of hand-holding and the fear of running toward the water. This is shown through certain adaptations made for Emma's comfort, such as holding hands

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00:26:52

Episode #235 Eloise Epps MacKinnon and "The Man In...

Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast ·

2025/07/24

Brothers and Sisters, are you sitting down? Let me share these dirty little secrets hidden in the crevices of the church. Envy! Conflict! Deception! Finger-pointing! Even a Love child! This church bears the sinful stains of it all, causing division among its congregation. But wait, did I hear a confident roar? “Not at Our Church!” Then, screw your listening ear on for a rollercoaster ride of a nail-biter that will have you chanting. A church can save its people, but can its people save the church

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00:26:25

Episode #234 Mark McCraw and "Anna's Amazing Alaskan...

Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast ·

2025/07/24

Have you ever been on an amazing Alaskan adventure? Meet Anna! She is an eleven-year-old girl from Abbeville, Oklahoma. Anna and her Grandfather Alvin embark on an amazing adventure to Alaska aboard the All-American Cruise Line ship.Through awe over the amazing ship and her pure appreciation of Alaska, she anxiously awaits the activities to come. However, what awaits her will amaze and astound you. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mark McCraw is a former Elementary School Teacher , Air Force and Air Force Reserve

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Episode #233 Samantha Bryant and "Going Through The...

Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast ·

2025/07/24

"The Change” is difficult for everyone, but for these four women, the transformation is bigger than they ever imagined!They all led completely normal, and completely different lives, with two things in common: they used natural products made by the same small company, and they were all going through menopause. Now instead of finding her hot flashes under control, Helen shoots fire from her fingertips! Patricia’s thick skin isn’t nearly as metaphorical as it used to be – now she’s bulletproof

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Episode #232 TA Moorman and "Witch Wars"

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2025/07/24

LISTENER ADVISORY: VIOLENCE, STRONG LANGUAGE, MATURE SITUATIONS***This book is intended for mature audiences only as it includes both graphic violence and graphic sex*** Play with fire, and you just might get burned, by me.I thought the only crap I had to deal with was the fact that I was being forced to marry somebody I didn't even know. Turns out that was the least of my worries. Not only do I have to deal with that, but I'm about to find out that my entire life has been a lie. And my

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00:22:33

Episode #231 Liz Bullard and "Chasing Nightmares"

Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast ·

2025/07/24

Can Lira break free from the chains of her terrifying nightmares?Haunted by vivid, relentless dreams, Lira Somers, a determined investigator, is drawn into a chilling mystery surrounding Lenora, the unique and quirky old woman from her past case. With each fiery vision, Lenora edges closer to the flames—warning Lira that time is running out before the nightmares turn deadly real.As Lira digs deeper into dark secrets, she must rely on the sharp instincts and torment of Detective Tomas Heinz. But just

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Episode #230 Liz Bullard and "Sleeping Beauty"

Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast ·

2025/07/24

Lira has always been haunted by her dreams, but theyre no mere nightmares. Each vision is a plea for help - like a terrified woman, chained and at the mercy of a sinister shadowy figure. Lira knows these dreams are real, a window into the anguish of victims in dire need. But sometimes her own cries go unheard.As an amateur sleuth, Lira has used her extraordinary intuitive abilities to assist the police before. But this latest case, of a woman seemingly abducted, is her most challenging yet. The

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Episode #229 David Hirschman and "Tenacious Bloom"

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2025/07/18

Agent Aliyah Aurea with the FBI Division of Environmental Crimes is tenacious. That character trait might be why she gets attacked in a North Dakota prairie pothole by a woman with a sharpened gardening trowel and held hostage in the back of an SUV deep in the Appalachian Mountains.Aliyah is determined to build her career solving environmental crimes at the expense of her love life and often her personal safety. When a menacing poem lands in her inbox, posted by an unknown group of climate

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Episode #228: P.W. White and "Until I Come For You"

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2025/07/16

Trisha is a typical eight-year-old. The youngest of five, she has a pony, a BFF, sticky fingers, and a big secret. After she does her homework and chores, she sneaks off to visit a dead body in the woods.Right where she left it.UNTIL I COME BACK FOR YOU invites you to wallow in the comforting nostalgia of the 1970s, a simpler time when there were only three TV channels, two colas, and one phone in the house. Smell the honeysuckle of lazy summer days; listen to sisters sharing whispers in bunk beds

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Episode #227 Nevah Ann and "Double-Edged War: Holding...

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2025/07/11

LISTENER ADVISORIES: STRONG LANGUAGE; DEPRESSION; SUICIDEPrince Endymion Ilan Amor thought everything would get better when the vampire species stepped out of the darkness. They revealed themselves to the world just in time to finalize their purchase of the state of Oregon. And for most of his species, it did get better. The former state became the Kingdom of Sidrea and vampires were finally free to stop hiding. But for Endymion, the only thing that changes is his address. The King’s memory is still

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Episode #226 Rachel Lavin and "The Doughnut Diaraies"

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2025/07/09

Rachel Lavin wrote The Doughnut Diaries to inspire and show you it is possible to stop the madness of dieting, restricting foods or using exercise to make yourself smaller. It is attainable for you to love your body right now at any size. It’s never too late to believe in yourself.In this book, you will:Discover That Food Is Not a Dirty WordFind Many Ways to Adapt Self-Love Into Your RoutineUnderstand That Your BMI (Body Mass Index) Is Bullsh*tLearn How to Talk About Your Body With Acceptance and

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Episode #225 DK Marie and "Smooth Sailing"

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2025/07/05

LISTENER ADVISORY: MATURE SITUATIONS, STRONG LANGUAGEWhen work becomes foreplay, everyone gets dirty.Interior designer Paloma Wagner has one focus: rebuilding her life and business from the ground up. She has no room for distractions—especially not landscape architect Max London, whose killer smile and meticulous eye for detail make him both the perfect business partner and the most dangerous kind of temptation.One reckless afternoon in a client's home ignites something neither of them can

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Episode #228: Natcole Staskiewicz: "Lacie's Moon"

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2025/07/02

What is it like to ride the moon? Would you travel through time and space to visit loved ones gone too soon? Lacie is grappling with the loss of her loved ones. She wants nothing more than to feel their warm embrace and love once more. She experiences a magical journey that she will not forget..or was it all just a dream? Winner of the Literary Titan Book Award and New York Book Festival Honorable Mention recipient, Lacie’s Moon takes its readers on an indescribable journey of grief, acceptance, and

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Episode #226: Natcole Staskiewicz: "Bravery Is My Thing"

Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast ·

2025/06/25

Discover the Heart of BraveryEmbark on a captivating journey with Star as she navigates the challenges of learning about bravery in school. A surprise visit from special guests triggers a cascade of questions, casting Star into the depths of self-doubt. Convinced that bravery is beyond her grasp, she yearns to unlock the courage within. Join her in this inspiring tale that explores the profound journey of discovering bravery within oneself. As she confronts her fears and uncertainties, you'll be

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Episode #222 Liz Bullard and "New Moon"

Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast ·

2025/06/20

In the wake of a devastating war, Eli is tasked with a mission of utmost importance—to find the Chosen One. This quest is crucial to saving the elemental warriors of Zodia from another imminent conflict. The journey is fraught with danger, having claimed the lives of all who attempted it before.Meanwhile, Talia, a fierce water warrioress, mother, and Eli's wife, grapples with the remnants of their broken marriage.Tabatha, thrust into the role of the long-awaited Chosen One, must master her

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