Podcast terbaik The Book Connection (2024)

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The Author Roundup: Manel Halliday Teaches Kids to Face Their Fears 34:02

6h ago34:02

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Imagine a child facing anxieties like climbing a mountain. Punchi Climbs Mount Fear offers a team of inner strengths—Mr. Brave, Mrs. Faith, the Confidence twins—to conquer those peaks. On today’s episode of the Author Roundup, we sit down for a chat with its author, Manel Halliday, a seasoned child therapist with over 35 years of experience. We'll …

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The Author Roundup: Comfort Khumalo Keil's Journey from Swaziland to Second Chances 56:11

3d ago56:11

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Comfort Khumalo Keil's story is one of resilience and hope. Leaving her life in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) behind, she ventured into the unknown, determined to escape a string of failed relationships and a feeling of worthlessness. Her journey to the UK wasn't a fairytale. Comfort faced poverty, abuse, and heartbreak, but through it all, her fai…

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The Author Roundup: Norman Coggin Talks Hope, Grace, and Walking with Imperfect Faith 38:52

7d ago38:52

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Have you ever looked at the life of Peter, a disciple of Jesus, and wondered, "Why him?" Filled with impulsive declarations and moments of doubt, Peter seems like an unlikely hero. But in that very imperfection lies a powerful truth: God's grace extends to all of us. Today, we delve into the life this disciple who is as flawed as any of us in a con…

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The Author Roundup: Martha Gayle on Finding Grace in Brokenness 49:16

15d ago49:16

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Life can take unexpected turns, leaving us heartbroken and questioning our faith. That's the experience Martha Gayle, author of When Jesus Calls, shares in her powerful debut novel. Life throws Mary, the protagonist, a curveball. Betrayal shatters her marriage, leaving her bitter and pushing her away from her faith. But Mary's story isn't one of de…

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The Author Roundup: Kristin S. Martin Finds Light in the Fight 13:47

25d ago13:47

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Imagine facing the unimaginable—a battle for your child's life. That's the reality Kristin S. Martin and her family found themselves in when their nine-year-old son, Brady, was diagnosed with a rare leukemia. Devastated but determined, Kristin turned to writing as a lifeline. Join us for a deeply personal interview with Kristin as she discusses her…

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The Author Roundup: Steve Campbell on Hope & Faith that Changes Lives at the Margins 1:00:39

1M ago1:00:39

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For over 30 years, Steve Campbell and his wife Wanda have been beacons of hope in the gritty streets of Columbus, Ohio. What began as a small street ministry, "The Better Way," has blossomed into the renowned Columbus Dream Center, a testament to their unwavering faith and dedication to serving the homeless and marginalized. In his new book, He Wen…

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The Author Roundup: William Henry Wall Jr.’s Fight for Justice 23:06

2M ago23:06

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Imagine a respected doctor and a state senator leading a life of service. Now picture his world shattering after an unwitting addiction spirals into a chilling nightmare, a shocking prison sentence, and a horrifying connection to the CIA's MKULTRA program. This is the story William Henry Wall Jr. unveils in his book, From Healing to Hell. Join us f…

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The Author Roundup: Michael J. Byrne on Decoding God’s Message 20:22

2M ago20:22

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Ever feel lost in the shuffle of history? Wondering where humanity's headed and what God's purpose might be in it all? Today, we're diving deep with Michael J. Byrne, a retired author on a mission to unlock the Bible's hidden message. Michael's book, A Compendium to the Bible, isn't your typical scripture study. He believes the Bible is an encrypte…

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The Author Roundup: Brielle's Journey from Daddy's Girl to God's Daughter 39:25

2M ago39:25

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"See you later," a simple phrase that held a world of love and hope for a young girl growing up cherished by her father. But on her sixteenth birthday, that promise was shattered, leaving her with only memories of a once perfect bond. This is the heartbreaking yet ultimately heartwarming story of Brielle, who in this episode shares her experience o…

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The Author Roundup: Michele Gerber’s Story of Loss, Hope, and Recovery 52:55

2M ago52:55

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Imagine addiction as a constant, insidious threat, stealing lives at a devastating rate. That's the reality we face today, with addiction claiming an American every five minutes. But in this episode, we meet Michele Gerber, a mother who refused to surrender to despair. Her journey began with the heartbreaking loss of her son to opioid addiction. It…

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The Author Roundup: Melinda Villareal's Journey to Finding God in the Everyday 31:33

2M ago31:33

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Do you ever feel like the world is bombarding you with noise, pulling you further away from your faith? In this episode, we'll meet Melinda, an author who shares how a daily conversation with God can help you hear the Holy Spirit's guidance. Melinda's book, Virtues of Horsemen, is all about infusing your entire life with your Christian walk. Throug…

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The Author Roundup: Lauren Ratcliff on Embracing Life with Autism 39:18

3M ago39:18

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Lauren Ratcliff's parents suspected something different about her since infancy. By kindergarten, her developmental delays became clear. Diagnosed with a lifelong disorder (initially Pervasive Developmental Disorder, later Asperger's Syndrome, and now Autism Spectrum Disorder), Lauren's journey has been filled with challenges. Growing up in rural K…

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The Author Roundup: Robert Vitales Cracks the True Value of Pi 28:15

4M ago28:15

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Forget everything you thought you knew about Pi. Author Albert Vitales Cruz, PhD, unveils a revolutionary method to unlocking its true value. In his book, he reveals a groundbreaking approach using simple geometric principles and powerful theorems to pinpoint Pi's precise value, validated by multiple methods. Join us as we journey beyond the classr…

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The Author Roundup: Christopher McMahon Takes Us Onboard and into the Heart of the Ocean 27:17

4M ago27:17

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From the romance of the open sea to the grit of everyday life, Into a Gale's Full Fury takes us on a captivating journey aboard merchant ships in the 1970s and 1980s. Seasoned mariner Christopher McMahon shares his firsthand experiences sailing across the globe, facing raging storms, bizarre crews, and the ever-present danger of the ocean. But amid…

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The Author Roundup: How a Love for Animals Has Inspired Barbara Benninger’s Heartwarming Tales 37:08

4M ago37:08

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From playful pups to purring felines, Barbara Benninger's life as a wife, mother, grandmother, farmer, nurse, and lawyer always included furry companions. Riding Cocoa, her beloved quarter horse, and caring for countless dogs and cats, she instilled a deep love for animals in her children. Now, she shares heartwarming stories of these companions, h…

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The Author Roundup: Stan Sewitch’s Insights on Building a Culture where People Love to Work 26:46

4M ago26:46

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Forget the endless "why" of positive culture and jump straight to the "how" with Engage! This book unveils the secrets behind WD-40's vibrant, empowered workplace, written by the person who helped transform it. That Renaissance man is Stan Sewitch—former journalist, martial arts instructor, musician, entrepreneur, business psychologist, and advisor…

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The Author Roundup: Madeleine Littler's Mission to Turn Reluctant Readers into Budding Bookworms 18:23

5M ago18:23

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Meet Madeleine Littler, the author who champions underserved readers and is passionate about empowering teens who struggle with reading. She is an avid reader and advocate for community outreach, dedicated to making the world of books more inclusive. Recognizing the need for engaging, age-appropriate literature, she created a book series designed t…

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The Author Roundup: Clifford Stearn's Insider Look into the Impeachment Process 17:45

5M ago17:45

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Forget the political spectacle and partisan rhetoric and step into the heart of impeachment with the Honorable Clifford B. Stearns In his book, Inside Impeachment, Stearns takes you on an insider's journey through the halls of Congress, revealing a behind-the-scenes look into this pivotal process. A decorated Air Force veteran and Florida congressm…

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The Author Roundup: Stephen K. Moore on Rediscovering the Messiah Through Fresh Eyes 20:08

5M ago20:08

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Imagine walking alongside Jesus, feeling the dust of ancient roads beneath your feet, hearing his words ripple through the crowd like a wave. That's the immersive experience author Stephen K. Moore invites you into with his book, First-Person Messiah. Moore, a man of many layers himself, weaves this unique tapestry. Son of a poet-photographer and a…

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The Author Roundup: Nathan Roberts on Unlocking a Personal Relationship with God 25:25

5M ago25:25

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“If I don't really know God—I know about God, but I don't really know God—then I've wasted my life.” As a child, Nathan Roberts yearned for the intimate connection Samuel shared with God. Today, after 35 years behind the pulpit and fresh off publishing his debut book, Who Do You Think You Are?, Nathan sits down with us to talk about his mission: em…

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The Author Roundup: Nelda Ellen Carter on Love, Laughter, and Happily Ever After and Writing Realistic Stories That Entertain 21:51

6M ago21:51

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Meet Nelda Ellen Carter, a retired elementary and college professor who has traded her classroom for the captivating world of romance novels. Nelda's passion for storytelling runs deep in her veins, a legacy passed down through generations of family storytellers. Twenty years ago, Nelda embarked on her own literary journey and published her first r…

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The Author Roundup: Vanessa I. R. Craven on Going with the Flow and Letting Creativity Take You to Different Places 30:02

10M ago30:02

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What happens when a lifelong creative—writer, photographer, librarian, artist, and musician—finds herself with a lot of time on her hands during the pandemic? In Vanessa I.R. Craven’s case, being able to take a breath and appreciate nature gave her the unexpected opportunity to use all her talents in a unique way: to compose a children’s song and t…

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The Author Roundup: Lynn Battaglia on the Power of Letting Yourself Go to the Place of Not Knowing 24:26

10M ago24:26

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"We were talking about how powerful it is to let yourself go to that place of not knowing . . . and how our culture kind of unwittingly takes that space away from us . . . but if you can let yourself go to that place, it can be a place of creativity." Thus began the inspiration for the Lynn Battaglia's children's book The Space of Not Knowing. Toda…

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The Author Roundup: Bryan Vaught's Tribute to the Extraordinary Life of a Military Man 38:32

10M ago38:32

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And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” This passage from Isaiah 6:8 is said to best describe the thirty-eight career of Lieutenant General James B. Vaught—devoted husband, great-grandfather, public servant, and distinguished military man with deployments to World War…

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The Author Roundup: Joni Franks on Writing Stories with a Purpose and Making a Difference One Children's Book at a Time 30:10

11M ago30:10

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After retiring from business, Joni Franks found herself with time on her hands and no idea what path her life would take. But one thing was clear: she wanted do something that would make a difference in the world. Join us for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation with this award-winning children's book and YA author as we look back on a writing j…

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The Author Roundup: Steven Clark Waiters on Making the Shift from Lesson Plants to Plot Twists 17:35

11M ago17:35

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A sixth-grade teacher for 31 years, Steven Clark Waiters is no stranger to the mischief and trouble kids can get into—a knowledge useful to authors who write stories for them and about them. Join us as he talks to us about how an F in 7th-grade English helped him develop a growing interest in writing adventures stories and ultimately led to him pub…

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The Author Roundup: Peter Jam on Pawsitive Connections, Training Furry Friends, and Building Human Bonds 45:55

11M ago45:55

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Today’s lively and in-depth conversation about dogs (and so much more!) is with multi-hyphenate Peter Jam—Lebanese-Armenian artist, activist, singer/songwriter, professional dog trainer, and now author of the book Magic Starts with You: Doggy Education for All. Despite his book’s seemingly obvious title and cover, today’s guest author tells us that…

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The Story Behind the Story: A Deep Dive into the Who, the Why, and the How of Trafficking 1:04:59

1y ago1:04:59

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In part 2 of our conversation with author Susan Norris, we examine the influence and impact of drugs and pornography on this dark and dangerous world, how adopting a victim-centered approach has helped in the war against it, and most importantly, the steps adults and parents can take to lessen potential risks for their kids. Make sure you check out…

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The Author Roundup: Marie Nadine Gaston on Turning Her Daydream into a Romance Novel 40:00

1y ago40:00

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As a big fan of the synth-pop band a-ha and its charismatic frontman, Marie Nadine Gaston often imagined what it would be like to meet them. This delightful daydream eventually became a fun, exhilarating romance novel that follows the story of Vivienne Bernard, who falls in love with Logan, the lead singer of Eureka, after finally meeting him in pe…

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The Author Roundup: Kristyna Dosedelova on Encouraging Children to Embrace the Wonders of Nature 23:39

1y ago23:39

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Born in Czechoslovakia under the communist regime, Kristyna Dosedelova discovered the joys of writing in first grade. However, the political climate did not encourage such pursuits, and as time passed, her love for the written word became buried—until conversations with her mom during the pandemic helped her rediscover her passion. It was also at t…

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The Story Behind the Story: The Dauntless Advocate Turned Unlikely Author and Her Fight Against Trafficking 58:03

1y ago58:03

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Susan Norris is no stranger to the dark underworld of human trafficking. As the founder and executive director of the nonprofit Rescuing Hope, not only does she help, support, and empower survivors, but she also works with law enforcement, schools, and hospitals in the fight against the global crisis of exploitation. Today we talk to her about the …

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The Story Behind The Story: The Untold Tale of Mexican-American Golfers Breaking Par & Breaking Barriers in 1950s America 1:10:44

1+ y ago1:10:44

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Join us as we sit down with lawyer, pro golfer, and author Humberto Garcia, whose first book Mustang Miracle has been been turned into a big-screen adaptation. Based on a true story set in mid-1950s Texas, it follows five young Mexican-American caddies at a local, exclusive golf club overcome the challenges of racism and discrimination to win a sta…

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The Author Roundup: Tom McKinley on Helping Others Embrace Change and a Positive Perspective 30:36

1+ y ago30:36

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In this special segment of The Book Connection called "Author Roundup," we speak with Tom McKinley, professor of British and American Literature and up-and-coming indie author of three self-help books: Winning the Fight to Be Happy, Make the Right Decisions Early, and Passages for Inner Peace. In this interview, he talks about his background, his e…

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The Story Behind The Story: The Hardest-Working Author You've Never Heard Of 1:12:27

1+ y ago1:12:27

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In our very first episode of The Book Connection, our host George Nedeff sits with indie author Douglas Gardham to talk about his journey from the world of engineering to writing and publishing, how and where he got the moniker "the hardest-working author you've never heard of," and everything else in between. Check out and grab a copy of his books…

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The Author Roundup: Manel Halliday Teaches Kids to Face Their Fears 34:02

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The Author Roundup: Comfort Khumalo Keil's Journey from Swaziland to Second Chances 56:11

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The Author Roundup: Norman Coggin Talks Hope, Grace, and Walking with Imperfect Faith 38:52

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The Author Roundup: Martha Gayle on Finding Grace in Brokenness 49:16

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The Author Roundup: Kristin S. Martin Finds Light in the Fight 13:47

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The Author Roundup: Steve Campbell on Hope & Faith that Changes Lives at the Margins 1:00:39

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The Author Roundup: William Henry Wall Jr.’s Fight for Justice 23:06

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The Author Roundup: Michael J. Byrne on Decoding God’s Message 20:22

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The Author Roundup: Brielle's Journey from Daddy's Girl to God's Daughter 39:25

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The Author Roundup: Michele Gerber’s Story of Loss, Hope, and Recovery 52:55

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The Author Roundup: Melinda Villareal's Journey to Finding God in the Everyday 31:33

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The Author Roundup: Lauren Ratcliff on Embracing Life with Autism 39:18

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The Author Roundup: Robert Vitales Cracks the True Value of Pi 28:15

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The Author Roundup: Christopher McMahon Takes Us Onboard and into the Heart of the Ocean 27:17

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The Author Roundup: How a Love for Animals Has Inspired Barbara Benninger’s Heartwarming Tales 37:08

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The Author Roundup: Stan Sewitch’s Insights on Building a Culture where People Love to Work 26:46

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The Author Roundup: Madeleine Littler's Mission to Turn Reluctant Readers into Budding Bookworms 18:23

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The Author Roundup: Clifford Stearn's Insider Look into the Impeachment Process 17:45

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The Author Roundup: Stephen K. Moore on Rediscovering the Messiah Through Fresh Eyes 20:08

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The Author Roundup: Nathan Roberts on Unlocking a Personal Relationship with God 25:25

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The Author Roundup: Nelda Ellen Carter on Love, Laughter, and Happily Ever After and Writing Realistic Stories That Entertain 21:51

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The Author Roundup: Vanessa I. R. Craven on Going with the Flow and Letting Creativity Take You to Different Places 30:02

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The Author Roundup: Lynn Battaglia on the Power of Letting Yourself Go to the Place of Not Knowing 24:26

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The Author Roundup: Bryan Vaught's Tribute to the Extraordinary Life of a Military Man 38:32

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The Author Roundup: Joni Franks on Writing Stories with a Purpose and Making a Difference One Children's Book at a Time 30:10

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The Author Roundup: Steven Clark Waiters on Making the Shift from Lesson Plants to Plot Twists 17:35

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The Author Roundup: Peter Jam on Pawsitive Connections, Training Furry Friends, and Building Human Bonds 45:55

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The Story Behind the Story: A Deep Dive into the Who, the Why, and the How of Trafficking 1:04:59

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The Author Roundup: Marie Nadine Gaston on Turning Her Daydream into a Romance Novel 40:00

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The Author Roundup: Kristyna Dosedelova on Encouraging Children to Embrace the Wonders of Nature 23:39

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The Story Behind the Story: The Dauntless Advocate Turned Unlikely Author and Her Fight Against Trafficking 58:03

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The Story Behind The Story: The Untold Tale of Mexican-American Golfers Breaking Par & Breaking Barriers in 1950s America 1:10:44

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The Author Roundup: Tom McKinley on Helping Others Embrace Change and a Positive Perspective 30:36

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The Story Behind The Story: The Hardest-Working Author You've Never Heard Of 1:12:27

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