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Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
In her 'A Tryst of Fate' author Diana Kathryn Plopa takes on one of the most desired genres - romance. It is the story of a newspaper reporter Thomas and Gillian who restores art for a museum.
"Man does not control his own fate. The women in his life do that for him."
- Groucho Marx
Her past is blurred, and her heart is lost to a child she cannot reclaim. Although he aches with the same loss, his stories bring light to a love that never truly died, restoring the art she thought was lost.
But a secret past threatens their future. Can Thomas solve the mystery of a hidden joy that binds them together? Can they rescue their love..together, forever?
Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of 'A Tryst of Fate' and more.
Sponsored by Doc Chavent and The Lowell Ledger
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Happy Valentine's!
Hot off the presses for Valentine's week is the brand-new anthology Shades of Love with Tana Jenkin's romance novella Love Rescued.
Everyone needs a lifeline now and then. Captain Kirk's life takes a turn the day he pulls Selena Reyes from the water. He fancies himself a hero, but is the actress really a damsel in distress? Or is he the one in need of rescuing? More importantly, will they realize lifelines come in different forms before it's too late? Love Rescued is Book Five in Tana's award-winning St. James Sisters collection, and one of the twenty-plus books included in the anthology Goodreads voters named one of the most anticipated anthologies of 2023--Shades of Love, Limited Edition, Black, Multi-cultural and Interracial anthology hitting stores Valentine's week!
Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of Shades of Love.
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Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
In her novel, Deadly Undertaking, author J.Q. Rose presents a handsome detective, a shadow man, and a murder victim who kill protagonist Lauren's plan for a simple life.
Lauren Staab knew there would be dead bodies around when she returned home. After all, her family is in the funeral business, Staab and Blood Funeral Home. Still, finding an extra body on the floor of the garage between the hearse and the flower car shocked her. Lauren’s plan to return to her hometown to help care for her mother and keep the books for the funeral home suddenly turns upside down in a struggle to prove she and her family are not guilty of murdering the man. But will the real killer return for her, her dad, and her brother? Her mother’s secrets, a killer, a handsome policeman, and a shadow man muddle up her intention to have a simple life. Welcome home, Lauren!
Listen in for a chance to win a free book.
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Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
In her series Let's talk! psychology professor Lisa Jacovski draws on her real-life experience in applied behavior analysis, mainly in autism.
"I decided to write this series to show families and children the beauty in being different and having autism. I wanted to show families that having the diagnosis was not limiting and their child can do anything too. I wanted to inspire children to ask questions about other children who may act differently and open that conversation. I also wanted neurotypical children to be open to others that may be different. If we can inspire our children to be open now then that negative stigma around autism will slowly go away as they become adults who are open."
Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of "Let's talk! Learning to bowl.
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Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Beat those winter doldrums and get to the 23rd Annual Mid-Michigan Women's Expo in Lansing from Feb. 10 through Feb. 12. Stock up on books and check out the show that will inspire personal health, home, and style, giving women something to feel good about.
Listen in to the special episode with author Jean Davis and podcast host author Emma Palova sharing insights about the upcoming Expo at the Lansing Center for a chance to win one free ticket to the Expo.
The following authors will be representing different genres: Jean Davis, Emma Palova, Loraine J. Hudson, Kristine Brickey, Sylvia Hubbard, Norma Lewis, Mikel Classen, Melanie Hooyenga, Rod Sadler, Julie Nelson, Rhonda Accardo, and Andrew Smith.
Sponsored by Doc Chavent and The Lowell Ledger
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
In her Porcupine series book 2, kindergarten teacher Donna Neumann transforms her daughter Annie into a snarky porcupine who feels bad that she doesn't have a birthday party.
"Books should be mirrors and windows for children to see into other people's lives and to see their own life reflected in the stories," Neumann said.
Neumann who has been teaching virtual kindergarten for 20 years based the series on her own real-life experience.
"I don't have memories from holidays or from birthday parties," she said. "Our family didn't celebrate these, but we went on vacations and made memories."
Even though birthday parties are not just about birthday cakes, they should be celebrations of belonging and not being left out.
"I want to be a part of everything," Neumann said.
Neumann, not only found healing in the book, but she now celebrates birthdays with her family and her new grandson.
"I wish I had done it sooner," she said about writing the book.
Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of 'All I Want is a Birthday Party.'
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Copyright (c)2023 Emma Palova
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
In her Detroit Revealed: A Different View of the Motor City, author-photographer Leslie Cieplechowicz highlights the obscure and amazing hidden gems of the city which is sometimes portrayed as unapproachable. The imagery highlights places only seen by local people who have created a rich culture and scenery that is veiled from the public eye.
"I wanted to share my view of the city," she said.
Cieplechowicz worked as an EMS paramedic for the Detroit Fire Department. She returned to the sites of former EMS encounters to capture the images, all 4,000 of them. 150 best pictures made it into the book.
"I captured the heart of the city and the people," she said. "I put a positive spin on a city that gets a negative reputation."
The book serves as a city guide for both locals and visitors with its stunning imagery, history of the sites, and addresses.
"You can visit all the places," she said.
Walk along the radiant blue riverfront of the Detroit River and view the beautiful structures glittering in the sunlight. Hang out at the hole-in-the-wall local bar and absorb the glow from the antique fixture that bathes the vintage decor in a warm light.
Head to the streets in a snowstorm, and peer through a broken window down Jefferson Avenue at a city shrouded in swirling white flakes. Or check out an old, dimly lit industrial center that has been turned into an enclave for local singers and artists to hone their talent, whose studios are a splash of faded records, flashing neon lights, and vibrant flags.
Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of this book.
Sponsored by Doc Chavent and The Lowell Ledger
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Michigan Reads is a functional gateway for Michigan independent authors which started out with authors Ingar Rudholm and Andrew Allen Smith. The site was tested and more authors were added.
"The purpose is to centralize Michigan authors in a single place," said Smith. "I will be offering it to all authors in February or March."
Eventually, more features were added such as electronic billboards. In the works are streaming and TV. The proposed cost per author per book is $10, and a requirement to write a review of somebody else's book.
"You can have as many books as you want," Smith said. "It's a place that is easy to remember."
The main innovation is name recognition, according to Smith.
Listen in for more details.
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Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
The author of the Traveling Circus series, Ingar Rudholm, talks about selling and marketing your books in an increasingly complex market flooded with social media algorithms. Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of Traveling Circus and the Secret Talent Scroll. The episode was sponsored by Doc Chavent and The Lowell Ledger.
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Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Author Diana Kathryn Plopa, founder of Pages Promotions talks about the upcoming Virtual Book Festival in February with author Emma Palova, host and producer of For the Love of Books Podcast. Listen in for a chance to win free registration and Plopa's book A Duck Quacks.
In support of Indie and small press author all over the world, Plopa is hosting the Virtual Book Festival on Zoom, from Feb. 1 through Feb. 28. The deadline for authors to apply is January 15.
It's wintertime in Michigan (and other parts of the world), and authors aren't easily able to meet with crowds of readers at book festivals and fairs like we do in the warmer months... so we're hosting a Virtual Book Festival to give you the opportunity to discover new authors and their books... all while staying warm!
Each day, we'll share live interviews with authors, listen to them read some of their work, play games, give away prizes with the Spinny Wheel of Happiness, and generally have a good time with the written word.
Writers can sometimes be a wacky group of unpredictable people... after all, we make stuff up for a living. You never know what kind of literary shenanigans might happen...
So visit our Facebook page every day to see what's coming next!
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