Friends of Friends™ Byron McKoy, Matty Kerr, & Dennis Webber talk about their friendship, their friends, & friends of their friends.
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Unstacked is a library podcast presented by Sarah Burris (Northwest Regional Library System- FL) and Stephen Efird (Huntsville Madison County Public Library - AL). Listen to author interviews as they unstack new book releases, their creative writing process, and what they love about libraries! Earlier episodes are literary conversations as we ‘unstack’ what’s happening in the greater literary world, provide genre recommendations, what we are reading/watching, and what is happening in librari ...
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On the LKN Business Podcast Co-Hosts Danny and Ryan shine a spotlight on the great businesses here in Lake Norman. Business is more fun as a community so they're going behind the curtain to get the who, what, and why. If you want to know about what drives the businesses in your community, this is your new favorite podcast. If you own a business in LKN and want to be a guest, reach us at lknbusinesspodcast@gmail.com
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Author Interview 61: Unwind with Heather Webber
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with bestselling author, Heather Webber. We'll discuss her new novel, A Certain Kind of Starlight, that will release on July 23, 2024. This book set in a small Alabama town of Starlight will be sure to wrap you in a hug.…
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Author Interview 60: Unwind with Denny S. Bryce and Eliza Knight
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with bestselling historical fiction authors, Denny S. Bryce and Eliza Knight. We'll discuss their collaborative writing process for Can't We Be Friends: A Novel of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe. Unwind with Denny an…
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Author Interview 59: Unwind with Ed McDonald
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with fantasy author, Ed McDonald. We'll discuss his Redwinter Chronicles - Daughter of Redwinter (Book 1) and Traitor of Redwinter (Book 2). Raine can see the dead. Due to a rare act of kindness, Raine must go to Redwint…
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Author Interview 58: Unwind with Gareth Brown
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with Scottish author, Gareth Brown. We'll discuss his much anticipated debut release, The Book of Doors. New York City bookseller, Cassie Andrews, comes into possession of an extraordinary book. The Book of Doors promise…
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Author Interview 57: Unwind with Kate Quinn and Janie Chang
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with bestselling historical fiction authors, Janie Chang (The Porcelain Moon) and Kate Quinn (The Alice Network). We'll discuss their newest novel, The Phoenix Crown, a thrilling and unforgettable narrative about the int…
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Author Interview 56: Unwind with Christina Ward
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with author, editor and food historian, Christina Ward. We'll discuss her newest non-fiction title, Holy Food: How Cults, Communes, and Religious Movements Influenced What We Eat ― An American History. Unwind with Christ…
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Author Interview 55: Unwind with Samit Basu
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with award-winning, internationally bestselling author, Samit Basu. We'll discuss his newest science fiction novel, The Jinn-Bot of Shantiport, which is an action-packed retelling of Aladdin full of heart, humor and bots…
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Author Interview 54: Unwind with Helena Greer
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with author, Helena Greer. We'll discuss her new second chance romance novel returning to Carrigan’s Inn, For Never and Always (Releases 11/28/23). Unwind with Helena as she shares her writing and character development p…
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Author Interview 53: Unwind with Heather B. Moore
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with USA Today bestselling author, Heather B. Moore. We'll discuss her new historical fiction novel, Under the Java Moon, based on a true story of a Dutch family's experience during WWII when the Japanese occupied the Ja…
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Author Interview 52: Unwind with Jean Kwok
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with award-winning, New York Times bestselling author, Jean Kwok. We'll discuss her new novel, The Leftover Woman, that is a suspenseful page-turner from the perspectives of Jasmine who has just arrived in NYC from China…
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Author Interview 51: Unwind with V. E. Schwab
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with #1 New York Times bestselling author, V. E. Schwab. We'll discuss her new fantasy novel, The Fragile Threads of Power (Threads of Power Book 1) that is set seven years after the Shades of Magic trilogy with both new…
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Author Interview 50: Unwind with Rachel Harrison
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with bestselling author, Rachel Harrison. We'll discuss the her new horror novel, Black Sheep, which will release September 19 and one of September's LibraryReads selections! Unwind with Rachel as she shares her writing …
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Vanessa owns a travel management company. Her company supports independent travel agents, by helping them scale and manage their businesses. We talk about email marketing and about how critical it is to stay top-of-mind. Enjoy!By Danny Decker and Vanessa McGovern
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Stephanie and her husband own Adjusting the World chiropractic. She talks to us about her passion for educating her clients about health. We also talk about how important it is to go out into the world and network face-to-face. This was a fun episode for us. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!By Danny Decker and Ryan Webber
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Author Interview 49: Unwind with Lauren Beukes
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with award-winning and International bestselling author, Lauren Beukes. We'll discuss her new novel of suspense, Bridge - a psychological thriller across the multiverse. Unwind with Lauren as she shares her writing and c…
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Denny and Dee Castillo own Quality Air of the Carolinas. Quality Air is an HVAC business with a unique focus on health. In this episode we talk about the importance of providing quality service while making sure not to burn out employees. Denny talks about how he and his team balance this and why it’s important. Enjoy!…
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This week we’re talking to Chelsea Hayes. Chelsea helps her clients create their own online courses. We had a great conversation about how business owners can utilize their specific expertise to create more revenue for their business. We hope you enjoy!By Danny Decker and Ryan Webber
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In this episode we talk with Kelly Korak. Kelly owns Blender Creative Agency, a design agency that helps businesses with their visual branding. She talks about building her team, scaling her agency, and her love for all things marketing!By Danny Decker and Ryan Webber
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Author Interview 48: Unwind with Madeline Martin
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with NY Times and International bestselling author, Madeline Martin. We'll discuss her newest historical fiction novel that will release August 1st, The Keeper of Hidden Books, based on the true events of Warsaw's secret…
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Make sure you know why you’re doing what you’re doing in every area of your marketing. It shouldn’t always be about immediate dollars and cents. Think about brand. Think about relationships. Be patient, and invest in long term growth.By Danny Decker and Ryan Webber
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Author Talk 47: Unwind with TJ Klune
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with NY Times bestselling and Lambda Literary Award winning author, TJ Klune. We'll discuss his newest novel, In the Lives of Puppets, inspired by Carlo Collodi's The Adventures of Pinocchio and a Roomba named Hank. Unwi…
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You should try to make it as easy as possible for people to do business with you! When someone is ready to give you money, shut up and let them give you money! In this episode, we talk all about why it’s so important to make things simple and easy for your customers!By Danny Decker and Ryan Webber
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S4 E9 Mailbag Episode In this episode Ryan and Danny answer the questions from listeners. Questions like: When it comes to your business… What’s one thing you could never live without? What’s one thing you will never do again? What has been your biggest hardship in business, and how did you learn from it?…
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Facebook Ads aren’t just for big businesses. For just a few dollars per day you can boost a post and reach hundreds of people. And, there’s a whole world on the back end of Facebook, where you can hyper-target your ideal audience. In this episode we talk all things facebook Ads. Enjoy!By Danny Decker & Ryan Webber
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Our guest this week is Jim Contes. Jim owns Aviation Metals. In the episode we talked with him about what it looks like to take over and grow a business. Jim has spent a lot of time investing in his team and company culture. We talk about practical tips that you can use to build a good team and company culture for your business.…
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Our guest this week is Joe Vagnone. Joe is a business broker specializing in small business. He started in the restaurant industry and built a chain into one of the largest in the southeast. He works with business owners to maximize profit when they’re getting ready to exit.By Danny Decker & Ryan Webber
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You don’t have to be perfect! You don’t have to have perfect grammar. You don’t have to have perfect lighting. You just need to be yourself, and get out there, and give value to people. In this episode we’re talking about social media for your business.By Danny Decker & Ryan Webber
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with bestselling author, Eliza Knight. We'll discuss her new historical fiction novel, Starring Adele Astaire, which releases on June 6, 2023. Learn more about Adele Astaire, who performed with her brother Fred for decad…
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Our guest this week is Dana Meadows. Dana is a loan officer in Lake Norman. She’s with The Meadows Team at Movement Mortgage. She has some tips for small business owners if they’re looking to purchase. She also talks about how she grew such a big business and growth tips for other business owners.By Danny Decker & Ryan Webber
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Author Talk 45: Unwind with Kate Thompson
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with Sunday Times bestselling author, Kate Thompson. We'll discuss her new historical fiction novel, The Little Wartime Library, based on the true story of an underground library in the Bethnal Green Tube Station during …
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In this episode we talk about how to market with no budget. Social media, organic content, email marketing. There are so many options for small businesses that have no budget for marketing.By Danny Decker & Ryan Webber
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Our guest this week is Todd Youngblood. Todd is a serial entrepreneur. He built and recently exited sleep.me. We talked to him about what it takes to scale a business successfully.By Danny Decker & Ryan Webber
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Author Talk 44: Unwind with T. Kingfisher
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with award-winning bestselling author, T. Kingfisher aka Ursula Vernon. We'll discuss her new contemporary Southern Gothic horror novel, A House with Good Bones. Unwind with Ursula as she shares her writing and research …
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Small business owners often don’t know who they’re talking to. It’s crucial that you understand who your ideal clients are. Your business isn’t for everyone! In this episode, we talk about the importance of choosing a niche for your business.By Danny Decker & Ryan Webber
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Author Talk 43: Unwind with Erika T. Wurth
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with author, Erika T. Wurth. We'll discuss her literary horror novel, White Horse, about Urban Native, Kari, who must face her past when she discovers a bracelet haunted by her mother's spirit. Unwind with Erika as she s…
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Author Talk 42: Unwind with Alex Jennings
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with bestselling fantasy author, Alex Jennings. We'll discuss his brilliant debut novel, The Ballad of Perilous Graves set in a fantastical version of New Orleans where music is truly magic. Unwind with Alex as he shares…
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Author Talk 41: Unwind with Travis Baldree
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with New York Times Bestselling author and audiobook narrator, Travis Baldree. We'll discuss his cozy fantasy debut novel, Legends & Lattes: a Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes with a dollop of romance set in a coffee…
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with Hugo, Nebula, and Locus award-winning Science Fiction and Fantasy author, Martha Wells. We'll discuss The Murderbot Diaries series, which begins with All Systems Red, as well as her upcoming releases Witch King (May…
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Author Talk 39: Unwind with Olivia Atwater
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with historical fantasy author, Olivia Atwater. We'll discuss her delightful Regency Faerie Tales Series including Half a Soul, Ten Thousand Stitches and Longshadow. Unwind with Olivia as she shares her writing process, …
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Author Talk 38: Unwind with Lauren Blackwood
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with bestselling YA author, Lauren Blackwood. We'll discuss her amazing new fantasy romance YA novel, Wildblood, that releases February 7, 2023. Unwind with Lauren as she shares her writing process, the realm of Wildbloo…
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Author Talk 37: Unwind with Lily Brooks-Dalton
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with bestselling author, Lily Brooks-Dalton. We'll discuss her beautiful new novel, The Light Pirate. Unwind with Lily as she shares her writing and research process, love of storytelling, libraries and more! For more in…
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with bestselling author, Sarah Gailey. We'll discuss their latest gothic horror novel, Just Like Home. Unwind with Sarah as they share their writing and research process, love of haunted houses, libraries, cats and more!…
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Author Talk 35: Unwind with Sara Ackerman
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with bestselling author, Sara Ackerman. We'll discuss her latest historical novel: The Codebreakers Secret. Unwind with Sara as she shares her writing and research process, love of Hawaii, surfing, her grandmother's stor…
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Author Talk 34: Unwind with Kwana Jackson
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with bestselling romance author, Kwana Jackson. We'll discuss her latest novels: Real Men Knit, Knot Again, and How to Marry Keanu Reeves in 90 Days. Unwind with Kwana as she shares her writing process, love of romance a…
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Author Talk 33: Unwind with Sam J. Miller
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with Nebula Award-Winning author, Sam J. Miller during his publicity tour in Italy. We'll discuss his short-fiction collection, Boys, Beasts and Men! Unwind with Sam as he shares his writing and research process, love of…
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Author Talk 32: Unwind with GennaRose Nethercott
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with author, poet and folklorist, GennaRose Nethercott. We'll discuss her debut novel and modern folklore, Thistlefoot! Unwind with GennaRose as she shares her writing and research process, love of folklore, Buffy the Va…
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Author Talk 31: Unwind with Alan Gratz
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with award-winning author, Alan Gratz. We'll discuss his new social thriller geared for middle grade readers, Two Degrees that will release on October 4th as well as his new graphic novel, Captain America: The Ghost Army…
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Author Talk 30: Unwind with Tyrell Johnson
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with author, Tyrell Johnson. We'll discuss his new psychological thriller, The Lost Kings about Jeanie King and his post-apocolyptic novel, The Wolves of Winter. Unwind with Tyrell as he shares his writing and research p…
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Author Talk 29: Unwind with Adam Cesare
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with Bram Stoker award-winning author, Adam Cesare. We'll discuss his new young adult horror novel that comes out on August 23rd, 2022, Clown in a Cornfield 2: Frendo Lives. Plenty of time to read Clown in a Cornfield be…
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Author Talk 28: Unwind with Silvia Moreno-Garcia
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with award-winning author, Silvia Moreno-Garcia. We'll discuss her new novel, The Daughter of Doctor Moreau that is already on the New York Times Bestseller list! Her debut novel, Signal to Noise, will be rereleased this…
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