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For the Love of Books Podcast

Emma Palova

Indie and small press authors talk about the writing craft and their support for each other’s work.

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31:06

Author Suzanne Sunshower pens Still Wild poems from...

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2025/11/10

"Are You Okaybeing the only one? My favorite downstate teller asks, holding photos of the lonely U.P. camper and noting my nervousness." Sponsored by Modern History Press, Moravian Sons Distillery, Doc Chavent At the age of sixty, Suzanne Sunshower moved into an ancient hunt camp trailer that no one had attempted to live in year-around before, which she named Bear Shack, in a remote area of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This poetic collection is her story of adventure and adjustment. Listen for a

35:32

Author Andrew Allen Smith pens Yet Another Slice of Fear

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2025/10/31

Happy HalloweenYet Another Slice of Fear, book no. 3 in the horror series by Andrew Allen Smith Fear never truly fades, it evolves. Sponsored by author LeAnn Kelley, Moravian Sons Distillery, Doc Chavent In Yet Another Slice of Fear, Michigan author Andrew Allen Smith returns with a chilling new collection of psychological and supernatural tales that twist reality, morality, and the fragile human mind. Each story cuts deep into the quiet moments before terror takes hold, where a whisper in

30:07

Author A.J. Parks pens The Blade of Destruction,...

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2025/10/24

The Blade of Destruction takes place two years after the Creator's Temple. It sets Marty Evans on a course of discovery, learning the mysteries of the Goddess Zin, the sword he is cursed with, and his family's dark past.Champ's Amazing Day is a children's book inspired by Parks' Dog Champ, whom he lost in June. It is a happy tale of Champ going to the store and the park. All Proceeds go to AKC Health Foundation for Canine Cancer Research. Copyright (c) 2025. Emma Blogs, LLC. All rights

31:33

Author LeAnn Kelley pens The Tales of Iryvalya: Horizons

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2025/09/19

Immerse yourself in a world of magic, destiny, and adventure. Discover the rich landscapes, complex characters, and captivating lore of Iryvalya. Perfect for fans of epic fantasy, this series will enchant and thrill you from the first page to the last.Sponsored by author LeAnn Kelley, Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent The Tales of Iryvalya: Horizons - Nyrieve now carries the most dangerous weapon in Iryvalya—the truth—and she is determined to awaken the realms from centuries of lies. As

26:18

Artist Entrepreneur Anna Donahue shares insights...

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2025/09/10

Saugatuck Art in the Park Sept. 13, 2025, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sponsored by author LeAnne Kelley, Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent. Since 2016, Anna Donahue dedicated her time to sharing her business secrets to success with fellow artists. Over these last few years, Anna helped over 1,000 artists move from hobbyists to career artists who can make a living on their work. Her creation and continued work at Art in the Park Saugatuck continues to inspire new artists and change lives. Forty-two

26:56

Author Christopher Tallon pens Switchers

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2025/08/29

Happy Labor Day weekend,Switchers is a time-travel, coming-of-age thriller praised for its fast pacing and compelling characters. Sponsored by author Robert Kamarowski, Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent. It’s about a group of suburban teens in 1996 who get pulled into a time travel war against their adult selves, who time-travel by body swapping with their teen counterparts. They’re all trying to get back to the safety of 1996 before the time travel window closes permanently. Listen

31:25

Author Robert Kamarowski pens Equatorial Rthythms

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2025/08/22

Steel meets saltwater. On the deck of the Coast Guard cutter Owasso, duty is a constant, and the sea is a relentless master. For Rat, a young deckhand, this voyage to Rio isn't just a job—it's a crucible.Sponsored by author Robert Kamarowski, Moravian Sons Distillery https://moraviansonsdistillery.com and Doc Chavent Amidst the grind of shipboard life, a brotherhood is forged. From the seasoned veterans to the green cadets, each man grapples with his own demons, tested by the unforgiving rhythm of

30:32

Author Craig Matthews pens Charity's Fire

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2025/08/13

For the two couples on the boat it felt like a vacation. It looked like a vacation. Heck, it even smelled like a vacation- but it was an elaborate trap.Sponsored by author Lauren Persons, Moravian Sons Distillery https://moraviansonsdistillery.com and Doc Chavent. To tip the scales in an ancient war, the plan demanded that at least one of the humans be sacrificed. If successful, this operation would reach through time, alter children, and alienate grandchildren-forever. They were betting

26:26

Author Rich Nelson pens Searching for Jake

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2025/08/11

Searching for Jake - Rich Nelson's new book, and his first novel - tells the story of a closeted young athlete coming of age in a small Midwestern town of the 1970s. Sponsored by Moravian Sons Distillery, Doc Chavent and author Lauren Persons. Jake is a star hockey player in high school and college, fully immersed in a sport that is the epitome of masculinity. But the relentless voices in his head conflict with his perception of being all male, his emerging feelings of same-sex attraction

34:37

Author Kathleen Heideman pens The Caving Grounds

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2025/08/10

The Caving Grounds excavates the rubble of Negaunee, a small town in Upper Michigan hollowed by a century of mining. Sponsored by Moravian Sons Distillery, Doc Chavent and Author Lauren Perssons The extraction of hematite caused underground collapses and sinkholes; undermined neighborhoods were deemed unstable; homes, churches and even cemeteries were moved, and dangerous areas fenced. Thankfully, a guide will emerge: Rusty. "The 'pick and hammer' was historically used in cartography to indicate

32:39

Author Ann Berman pens Louis Graveraet Kaufman

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2025/07/25

Only a true journalist like Ann Berman could make the connection between an Adirondack chair and an obscure half Jewish, part Indigenous entrepreneur from Marquette in Michigan's Upper Peninsula who has been dead for close to 100 years.Sponsored by Modern History Press, Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent. Louis Graveraet Kaufman: The Fabulous Michigan Gatsby Who Conquered Wall Street, Took Over General Motors and Built the Tallest Building in the World is the story of the half Jewish,

34:37

Czech & Slovak Festival in Detroit on July 19 &20

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2025/07/17

150 years of Detroit Sokol on July 19 & 20Czech- American award-winning author Emma Palova will be signing her book Greenwich Meridian Memoir during the festival this weekend. Stop by to celebrate with us the Sokol anniversary during the 46th Annual Czech & Slovak Festival. Sponsored by Moravian Sons Distillery https://moraviansonsdistillery, Modern History Press, Doc Chavent and author Lisa Romence. The festivities will be held at the Sokol Cultural Center located at 23600 W. Warren

36:10

Author Lisa Romence pens A Teacher's Gift

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2025/07/11

A Teacher’s Gift is a book of inspirational stories and reflections garnered from over three decades of classroom experience. Sponsored by Modern History Press, Moravian Sons Distillery, Doc Chavent and authors Lisa Romence and Brian Talarczyk. Each page provides insights into the complexities and challenges of a teacher’s typical day. This book is a timeless resource that teachers can reach for whenever they need encouragement and inspiration. The entries will refresh and recharge the

34:47

Author Lauren Persons pens Deer Diary, What Happened...

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2025/07/03

Happy Independence Day, let freedom ring.Children's author Lauren Persons is a firm believer in William Shakespeare's “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” Sponsored by Modern History Press, Moravian Sons Distillery https://moraviansonsdistillery and author Brian Talarczyk. Lauren’s rich and varied roles as actor, director, playwright, newspaper columnist, teacher, poet, wife, mother and grandmother have contributed to her latest role—children’s author of Lost

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Authors Alley at LAF features 23 Michigan Authors

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2025/06/27

In a powerful display of camaraderie, Michigan Authors have become a staple of the Lakeshore Art Festival coming to downtown Muskegon this weekend June 28 &29 on Clay Street.Sponsored by Modern History Press, Moravian Sons Distillery https://moraviansonsdistillery.com and authors Brian Talarczyk and Jennifer Raines. Stop by this weekend to support more than 20 authors who write in all genres from children's books to memoirs and mysteries. Copyright (c) 2025. Emma Blogs, LLC. All rights

37:36

Author Jon Stott pens Wild Blueberry Summer

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2025/06/20

In sixty short prose poems, Jon Stott, celebrates the timeless rhythms and unexpected events that mark the passage of the late spring and summer months beside a woodland lake in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.Sponsored by Modern History Press, Moravian Sons Distillery https://moraviansonsdistillery.com, authors Brian Talarczyk ,Jennifer Raines and Caroline Topperman. Beginning with his anticipation of departing from the “City of the Pavements Grey” (Albuquerque, New Mexico) and the excitement of

35:25

Author Brian Talarczyk pens I Am Not Bipolar: A Memoir

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2025/06/14

Happy Father's Day from the For the Love of Books Podcast with host author Emma PalovaIn this candid memoir, author Brian Talarczyk delves into his harrowing journey with bipolar disorder—a legacy he unknowingly inherited until his father’s sudden death in 2001. Sponsored by authors Brian Talarczyk, Jennifer Raines, Caroline Topperman and Lowell-based business Moravian Sons Distillery. With vulnerability and humor, Talarczyk recounts the soaring highs and crushing lows of his experience, from

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Australian author Jennifer Raines pens A Just Man...

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2025/06/11

No matter where you run, the past will find you… Kelly needs to enhance her resume. Why else would she accept a placement in Tullamore facing her phobia about country towns? Years ago, a rookie cop humiliated her during an illegal strip search. Sponsored by authors Jennifer Raines, Caroline Topperman and Moravian Sons Distillery. Problem is, that former cop is now the deputy principal of her new high school and her boss. Sharing a house, a commute, and now an investigation to unravel a series of

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Author Caroline Topperman pens memoir Your Roots Cast...

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2025/05/23

Caroline Topperman's own move to Poland is a central part of Your Roots Cast a Shadow memoir as she grapples with her "Polish roots" while being a "Canadian by nature".Sponsored by author Caroline Topperman, Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent. She experiences cultural differences, language barriers, and a growing awareness of the political climate in modern-day Poland, particularly the rise of nationalism and racism. Her journey to understand her family's past is intertwined with her

36:48

UP Author Sue Harrison pens Rescuing Crash, the Good Dog

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2025/05/09

Britta, an eleven-year-old girl, has lived in soul-deep sorrow since her mother left their family. When Britta's father forgets her birthday, he decides to give her a dog as a late birthday gift. (Britta wants a cell phone.) They adopt Crash, an Australian shepherd from the local animal shelter in Sault Ste. Marie, a small city in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and their adventures begin."A powerful tale of finding friendship in the most unexpected places. " Nikki Mitchell, author of the Magic

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