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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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00:23:11

Episode # 204: Julie Navickas and "Trusting Love"

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2025/04/09

What does a s’more, a tent, and a campfire have in common? For Ryan Prescott, it’s a typical weekend camping trip. But for Tess Browning… it’s a recipe for the truth.Tess Browning earned the nickname Little Vixen for a reason. And she has no incentive to play by the rules anymore. Because why bother? All it ever did was trap her in a loveless marriage. Tossing faithfulness out the window, the only thing she is committed to now is her new code: keeping it fun, flirty, and deliciously sultry.That is,

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00:25:29

Episode #203 Adam Dompierre and "Paint An Inch Thick"

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2025/04/04

A Madcap Mystery, California-StyleEddie London might be the worst detective in all of Summerport. Then again, he assures himself, it’s a pretty big city. But when Veronica Lawrence hires him to find her missing husband, Eddie sees his chance to transcend the low-stakes (and low-paying) cases that have thus far sustained his fledgling operation. As part of his unorthodox investigation, Eddie goes undercover at the authoritarian Manticore Cooperative. There he does his best to outwit its charismatic

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00:21:36

Episode #202 Jean Davis with Kay-Kay: The Littlest...

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2025/04/02

Born different than other chickens, Kay-Kay is picked on. Sad and lonely, she hopes that she'll find a home where she is loved.Based on the true story of Kay-Kay, author Jean Davis, and her flock of ducks and chickens.A picture book for all ages following the life of a special little chicken from hatching to seeking a new home.ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jean Davis writes an array of speculative fiction, including short stories, a space opera series, stand-alone novels, and children's picture books about her

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00:34:02

Episode #201 Joseph Neely and "Slow Rivers"

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2025/03/28

Intelligent, nostalgic and accessible free verse poems on themes including innocence, childhood, family, mature love, faith, place (Michigan and Lake Michigan) aging and acceptance. This first published book of poetry by a writer approaching his 70th birthday encourages others to pursue long-deferred dreams as well. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: The roots of Joseph's writing are in The Great Isolation of COVID-19. He set out to journal through the pandemic, but soon became too discouraged to continue. He

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00:36:42

Episode #199 Alfredo Botello: Spin Cycle: Notes from...

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2025/03/21

Listener Advisory: LanguageHigh school math teacher Ezra Pavic is having a hard time. His wife left him, his son barely tolerates him, and now he's being blindsided by something he never saw coming: the emotional spin cycle of parenting a parent. His mother Irene has dementia, and it's exhausting. Caring for her is a constant source of frustration, resentment, and guilt. Lots of guilt.Overwhelmed by it all, Ezra opens a strip-mall school to help others-and himself-become better caregivers. As he

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00:21:04

Episode #198 Jean Davis with Nugget the Space Chicken...

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2025/03/19

Traveling in space with a pet chicken has its challenges.Jasper and Opal's first mission with their scientist parents is to study the world of Ishenor to see if it could be a home for humans. They travel to the planet's surface with Nugget, their pet chicken, to collect samples. Everyone has a job to do.While their parents explore the landscape, Opal gathers plants and Jasper collects rocks. Nugget's job is to stay out of trouble, but hunting for bugs leads her to a lost baby dragon.Can Opal,

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00:38:50

Episode #200 with Caroline Topperman and "Your Roots...

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2025/02/26

A narrative of cultural translation, identity, and belonging.The thrill of a new place fades quickly for Caroline Topperman when she moves from Vancouver to Poland in 2013. As she delves into her family’s history, tracing their migration through pre-WWII Poland, Afghanistan, Soviet Russia and beyond, she discovers the layers of their complex experiences mirror some of what she felt as she adapted to life in a new country. How does one balance honoring both one’s origins and new surroundings? Your

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00:30:15

Episode #197 Jon David and "Diary of A Lonely Demon"

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2024/11/20

About The Author: Where other artists have many demons, Jon David has just the one: Morgalla. Born and raised in Southeast Michigan, he was a nerd long before it was ever popular.Inspired by many different elements of nerd culture; whether it be comics, movies, animation of all kinds, he created a misunderstood de-monic heroine trapped between worlds but drawn to fight evil and defend life. Now he brings the epic tale for the world to enjoy.Title: Diary of a Lonely Demon: The Morgalla Chronicles

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Episode # 196 Dirk Mourningwood and "LaLuce's Legacy"

Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast ·

2024/11/15

Listener Advisory: Mature Situations, Mature Language, Explicit Sexual ContentAbout the Author: Dirk Mourningwood is an emerging voice in the world of MM erotica, known for his bold storytelling and captivating characters. With a passion for exploring the depths of human desire and the complexities of male relationships, Dirk weaves tales that are both sensual and emotionally resonant. His writing invites readers into a world where passion knows no bounds and love transcends all barriers. When

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00:28:05

Episode #195 Jon David with "The Savage Peak"

Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast ·

2024/11/13

About The Author: Where other artists have many demons, Jon David has just the one: Morgalla. Born and raised in Southeast Michigan, he was a nerd long before it was ever popular.Inspired by many different elements of nerd culture; whether it be comics, movies, animation of all kinds, he created a misunderstood demonic heroine trapped between worlds but drawn to fight evil and defend life. Now he brings the epic tale for the world to enjoy.Title: The Savage Peak: The Morgalla Chronicles

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Episode #194 Dirk Mourningwood and "Eros Unchained"

Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast ·

2024/11/08

Listener Advisory: Mature Situations, Mature Language, Explicit Sexual ContentAbout the Author: Dirk Mourningwood is an emerging voice in the world of MM erotica, known for his bold storytelling and captivating characters. With a passion for exploring the depths of human desire and the complexities of male relationships, Dirk weaves tales that are both sensual and emotionally resonant. His writing invites readers into a world where passion knows no bounds and love transcends all barriers. When he's

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00:27:39

Episode #193 Dirk Mourningwood with Eros Unzipped

Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast ·

2024/11/06

Listener Advisory: Mature Situations, Mature Language, Explicit Sexual ContentAbout the Author: Dirk Mourningwood is an emerging voice in the world of MM erotica, known for his bold storytelling and captivating characters. With a passion for exploring the depths of human desire and the complexities of male relationships, Dirk weaves tales that are both sensual and emotionally resonant. His writing invites readers into a world where passion knows no bounds and love transcends all barriers. When

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00:33:42

Episode #192 Yvonne Redinger with "Storm Stayed"

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2024/10/30

About the Author: Yvonne Rediger was born and currently resides in Saskatchewan. She lived and worked in northern Manitoba, central Alberta, southern New Brunswick, and Vancouver Island, British Columbia.Yvonne has been writing since she was in her teens. Her favorite genres are Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Mystery each with a bit of humor and sometimes romance.She is married to her scuba diving buddy who is also her sailboat captain. She has two grown children.Yvonne is a past president of

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00:35:00

Episode #191 Heather Ashle and "A Transfer of Realms"

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2024/10/23

About The Author: Heather Ashle has been reading fantasy novels for as long as she can remember and writing them about half as long. She has two degrees in English from Oakland University and currently lives in southeast Michigan. When she isn’t writing, she continues to immerse herself in the world of fantasy through reading, theater, music, movies, and events like Renaissance Festivals and Witches’ Bazaars. She also likes to work her magic in the kitchen, embarking on new recipes with the fresh

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Episode #190 Jean Davis and "Everyone Dies"

Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast ·

2024/09/13

About The Author: Jean Davis writes an array of speculative fiction, including short stories, a space opera series, stand-alone novels and a children's picture book about her chickens. When taking a break from fictional people, she spends time with her musical husband, a small flock of ducks and chickens, and an attention-craving terrier. Occasionally, she ventures outside her home in West Michigan to play in her flower garden, visit the local breweries, and eat gluttonous amounts of

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Episode #189 Lisa Jacovsky with Mischievous Cat Brothers

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2024/09/11

About The Author: Lisa Jacovsky is a Psychology professor at Union College of NJ and SNHU. Lisa began writing short stories when she was seven years old. Writing is a passion for her and one of the many things she enjoys. She is currently the author of the award-winning first four books in the Let's Talk! Series, Rascal Cat Brothers, Purrrfect As I Am, and Spooky Ooky Dance Party. Lisa lives in New Jersey, where she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and working on her

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00:39:41

Episode #188 Jennifer Raines and "Masquerade"

Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast ·

2024/09/06

About The Author: Australian Jennifer Raines writes sensuous contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, and New Zealand. A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of passion, mutual respect and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters.Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition, including in 2017 (Lela’s Choice under its working name Common Cause),

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00:28:32

Episode #187 Rich Nelson and "The Tender Man"

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2024/08/30

About The Author: Rich Nelson is a retired college instructor and social worker. He was formerly a columnist for the West Michigan newspaper The Norton/Lakeshore Examiner. He has contributed essays to the publications of the American Humanist Association, the International Buster Keaton Society, and the Gay and Lesbian Review.Rich lives in Muskegon, Michigan, along the shores of Lake Michigan. He dabbles in photography, kayaks Michigan rivers, hikes the plentiful woods and dunes of his native

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00:28:23

Episode #186 Martin Shoemaker with "Ulla: Martian...

Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast ·

2024/08/28

About The Author: Martin L. Shoemaker is a programmer who writes on the side… or maybe it’s the other way around. He told stories to imaginary friends and learned to type on his brother’s manual typewriter even though he couldn’t reach the keys. (He types with the keyboard in his lap still today.) He couldn’t imagine any career but writing fiction… until his algebra teacher said, “This is a program. You should write one of these.”Fast forward 30 years of programming, writing, and teaching. He was

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00:32:56

Episode #185 Heather Ashle and "An Heir of Realms"

Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast ·

2024/08/16

About The Author: Heather Ashle has been reading fantasy novels for as long as she can remember and writing them about half as long. She has two degrees in English from Oakland University and currently lives in southeast Michigan. When she isn’t writing, she continues to immerse herself in the world of fantasy through reading, theater, music, movies, and events like Renaissance Festivals and Witches’ Bazaars. She also likes to work her magic in the kitchen, embarking on new recipes with the fresh

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