Best Goodreads Reviews Podcasts (2024)

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Sebastien's acclaimed swashbuckling fantasy series, The Greatcoats. was shortlisted for both the 2014 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Fantasy. 37:01

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Sebastien de Castell had just finished a degree in Archaeology when he started work on his first dig. Four hours later he realized how much he actually hated archaeology and left to pursue a very focused career as a musician, ombudsman, interaction designer, fight choreographer, teacher, project manager, actor, and product strategist. His only defe…

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Historical fantasy novels combine the rich tapestry of historical settings with the imaginative elements of fantasy 35:07

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Creating a unique genre that captivates readers with both familiar and fantastical worlds. These novels are set in real historical periods but incorporate magical elements, mythical creatures, or alternate histories, blending fact with fiction. Authors of historical fantasy meticulously research the chosen era to provide an authentic backdrop while…

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A Life Eternal by Richard Ayer 31:52

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Is it a gift or a curse to be immune to death, to be chosen to live forever? An eternal life, unable to die, to be killed, to live on in perpetuity while all around you age and die... When Sergeant Rob Deakin is mortally wounded during the First World War, he is destined to become just another nameless casualty of a terrible conflict. However, a ch…

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Day of the Long Knives: A post-Soviet political thriller by Paul Clark 26:17

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Olympic hero turned peace campaigner Ruslan Shanidza sets out on his most ambitious undertaking, leading a campaign to unseat the brutal strongman who rules his post-communist homeland. He assembles a fractious coalition of rivals and former enemies. But they must confront some very dangerous men, who have so much blood on their hands that they can…

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Way of Argosi by Mr.Sebastien De Castell. 42:20

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The first of three prequels to the bestselling Spellslinger series. The Alchemist meets The Three Musketeers—with card tricks. A brilliant origin story of adventure, wit, and philosophy to enrapture devotees as well as newcomers to the Spellslinger series. Ferius Parfax has a simple plan: kill every last inhabitant of the spell-gifted nation that d…

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Book 101 Review on our Sapha Sunday 34:11

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Sci-fi fantasy characters often serve as the bridge between the known and the unimaginable, embodying the essence of exploration and innovation. These characters, whether human, alien, or a creation of pure fantasy, navigate worlds where technology and magic redefine the boundaries of possibility. They are architects of their destinies, wielding ad…

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Spellslinger by Sebastien De Castell 43:14

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A would-be mage with no magic of his own has to defeat powerful enemies with only cunning and deception in the first book of an exciting adventure fantasy series from Sebastien de Castell. Kellen is moments away from facing his first duel and proving his worth as a spellcaster. There's just one problem: his magic is fading. Facing exile unless he c…

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The Jersey Death Squad by Mark Meding 28:07

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This is a story about four friends who grew up together in rural northern New Jersey. The four are close enough to be brothers- chosen family- whose loyalty and love for one another becomes a powerful force in their lives growing up. But when the boys witness a tragic accident befall a local police officer, they are severely impacted, especially up…

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The Prussian Prince: An Austro-Prussian War Novel by Cody C.Engdahl 39:32

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The Prussian Prince is a swashbuckling adventure that'll take you into the heart of the Austro-Prussian War, featuring historically accurate depictions of the Battles of Tratenau and Königgrätz, with real historical characters such as Otto von Bismarck, King Wilhelm I, the Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm, and so much more as Germany marches toward u…

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BSL Learning Materials. 0:48

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At BSL Learning, we're dedicated to providing you with the best learning resources and support. Whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance your skills, we've got everything you need to succeed! Our comprehensive courses are designed to cater to all your educational needs. From expert instructors to top-notch materials, you can trust us …

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A Long Night of Chaos by Paul Clark 33:55

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In the vacuum left by the break-up of the Soviet Union, long-suppressed national rivalries are poised to wreak havoc. A leading Communist contacts Olympic hero Ruslan Shanidza. He begs him to use his popularity among different ethnic groups to halt the slide to civil war. So begins a fraught peace mission that takes Ruslan deep into the conflict zo…

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Compare Book Printing Costs, Quality, and Timelines with Angela Olmeta 25:06

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In this episode, Greenleaf's Print Production Specialist Angela Olmeta explains what goes into printing books and what authors should keep in mind if they’re planning to do so on their own. There are a number of production factors that impact the final product of a book, from design elements that influence the cost of printing to supply chain const…

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Sci-fi fantasy characters often serve as the bridge between the known and the unimaginable, embodying the essence of exploration and innovation. 40:17

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These characters, whether human, alien, or a creation of pure fantasy, navigate worlds where technology and magic redefine the boundaries of possibility. They are architects of their destinies, wielding advanced technologies or arcane powers to confront challenges that stretch the limits of their courage, wisdom, and moral compass. Through their jo…

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Speedfitters by Scott Sweer 33:35

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SpeedFitters arrives at an accident scene before an ambulance, deciding if your limbs will be re-attached. No insurance? No problem. Your limbs are sold off, but you get shiny-new SpeedFitters prosthetic at a 10% discount! Working shootings and car accidents, Steven Kelly slops up limbs to keep a roof over his head. He wants the American dream, rid…

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Food 101 Foundation 1:43

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The Food 101 Foundation is dedicated to combating food insecurity and promoting nutritional well-being in underserved communities. Our primary goals include alleviating hunger by providing access to nutritious meals, educating communities on healthy eating habits, and supporting local food systems to ensure sustainable sources of nourishment. We ad…

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Alex Shvartsman is a writer, editor, and translator from Brooklyn, NY. He's the author of The Middling Affliction (Caezik, 2022) and Eridani's Crown (UFO Publishing, 2019) fantasy novels. 31:52

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Over 120 of his short stories appeared in various magazines and anthologies since 2010, including Analog, Nature, Strange Horizons, etc. He's the winner of the 2014 WSFA Small Press Award for Short Fiction. He edits the Unidentified Funny Objects series of anthologies and Future Science Fiction Digest. His other projects as editor include The Cackl…

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Book 101 Review Foundation 2:33

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https://gofund.me/db5ab1e2 We are excited to announce a special fundraiser hosted by Book 101 Review podcast in support of less fortunate children around the world. Our goal is to foster a love for reading and provide essential educational resources to children who need them the most. By participating in this fundraiser, you can help us supply book…

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The Prophecy Trilogy by Richard Ayre 34:08

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An ordinary man. An age old evil. A blood-soaked nightmare with no escape. When reporter Phil Sturgess hears of a new rock band called Minstrel's Bargain, his life descends into horror. As the city he lives in succumbs to ever more violent and macabre episodes of shocking murders and barbarous acts of self-destruction, Sturgess begins to understand…

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Girl in the Ashes by Douglas Weissman 32:41

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GIRL IN THE ASHES takes the reader deeper into the morally gray area of doing the wrong thing for the right reasons. Caught in the now dark City of Lights, with survival a daily challenge. GIRL IN THE ASHES is a Trojan horse into Holocaust education, that seeks to reveal a different view of the atrocities of the occupation through a new lens that a…

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Sci-fi fantasy characters often serve as the bridge between the known and the unimaginable, embodying the essence of exploration and innovation. 29:59

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These characters, whether human, alien, or a creation of pure fantasy, navigate worlds where technology and magic redefine the boundaries of possibility. They are architects of their destinies, wielding advanced technologies or arcane powers to confront challenges that stretch the limits of their courage, wisdom, and moral compass. Through their jo…

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Karen DeLoach is an award-winning artist/art teacher, author, minister, wife, mother, grandmother and speaker/coach. 32:14

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She has a BFA in painting/ drawing and an MA in Studio Art. She has written three art books: How to Draw, How to Paint and Art History & Appreciation, which are used in her college and online classes. She speaks at conferences, retreats, events, webinars, workshops and podcasts.

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Fantasy novels transport readers to enchanting worlds filled with magic, mythical creatures, and epic adventures. 36:42

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These stories often feature heroic quests, where protagonists embark on journeys to overcome formidable challenges and battle dark forces. Richly woven with elements of folklore and imagination, fantasy novels create immersive experiences that explore timeless themes of good versus evil, bravery, and the power of hope. Through their vivid settings …

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The Price of Dreams: A Cold War political thriller by Paul Clark 33:46

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Ruslan Shanidza makes little secret of his contempt for the ruling Communists. He gets away with it until a fight with a Party leader’s son brings him to the attention of the KGB. They give him an ultimatum: work for us or we will lock you up. Ruslan fights to pursue his dreams without sacrificing his integrity. But when the KGB arrest his lover fo…

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Servants Of The Moon And Sun by Joel Flanagan-Grannemann 36:25

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Author of the epic fantasy adventure Servants of the Moon and Sun series. Talia: Heir to the Fairy Realm is the first in the series.

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Personalize Outreach on Substack and Booktok with Author Claire Isenthal 28:28

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Success comes down to how much an author is willing to pound the pavement and show up for their own work. Today we're joined by Greenleaf author Claire Isenthal to share the ways she’s tailored her content and outreach across different social media platforms to drive book sales, especially through Substack and Booktok.…

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The Diabetes Book: What Everyone Should Know Paperback By Mr.Chet Lagasca 39:40

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The Diabetes Book was previously published as "Living on a Tightrope: Coping with Diabetes Hall of Famer Ron Santo was a diabetic who starred for the Chicago Cubs in the 1960’s. These were the dark ages of diabetes care, and Santo struggled with his disease in secret. His amazing story illustrates the unique problems of living with diabetes and hel…

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Nightshade Unicorn Book 1 Forerunner by T.S. Pedramon 38:29

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"That evil now comes near to overflowing its bounds.” Allabva stood, staring at Hronomon. This was what he wanted to talk about? Was this real? “What do you mean, overflow its bounds?” Allabva asked. “Perhaps you saw the sky split open last night?” Hronomon said. Allabva shared a look with Mother, then both nodded, faces pale. “And a few months ago…

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Cody C. Engdahl Born and raised in Detroit, living in Nashville, Tennessee. I'm a practitioner of the Southern Gentlemanly Arts. 48:00

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I'm an amateur fiddler, cook, whiskey connoisseur, and armchair historian. I'm currently writing a series of historical novels and really enjoying it. I hope you do too! Join my email list for updates on discounts, new releases, appearances, and more. You can also keep up with me on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and more for updat…

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The Goodpasture Chronicles (Book 1) Caretaker 36:02

2M ago36:02

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A family desperate for a fresh start finds themselves tangled up in a strange connection to a mysterious old house. After experiencing marriage troubles and dark pasts, Ian and Lyana Keane are ready to leave Boston behind and move with their two kids--Ariel (15) and Zach (12)--to the sleepy New Hampshire town of Littleton. They are inexplicably dra…

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The Omega Course by Paul Clark 34:52

2M ago34:52

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Seventeen-year-old Ross Collins has three main cares in life: sport, girls and scraping by on just enough revision for his exams. But then, just one day after passing his driving test, he causes an accident in which another driver is killed. The police arrest him for causing death by careless driving. Devastated, distraught and overcome with remors…

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Meet Me in Ivy Falls by Amy True 37:12

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In the gorgeous small town of Ivy Falls, Torran is putting all her passion into building her new career in house restoration, trying desperately to help the town keep its identity and charm. She has no time for love but when her childhood sweetheart, Beck, comes back to town and outbids her on her dream house at auction, sparks fly. This man broke …

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The Dead Chip Syndicate By Andrew Pearson 30:55

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Offered the chance to run his twin brother's A.I. company, Anthony Wilson ditches his failing screenwriting career to start anew in Macau. The job turns highly lucrative when Anthony's new client, Cash Cheang, a pompadour-topped and Johnny Cash-loving casino operator, hands him a bag full of cold hard Yuan to implement a facial recognition system i…

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Fantasy novels offer a unique lens through which to explore the human experience 18:48

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Allowing readers to escape into richly imagined worlds that reflect and refract our own. Through mythic quests, magical realms, and heroic journeys, fantasy novels delve into fundamental questions about identity, morality, and the human condition. By conjuring alternate realities, fantasy authors invite us to confront our deepest fears and desires,…

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Master LinkedIn to Reach More Readers with Owen Sammarone 34:45

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We all know the benefits of social media and building a landing page for your readers. LinkedIn is a platform that does it all if you know how to use it. Today we’re joined by Owen Sammarone, founder and CEO of Unleash The Knowledge, a digital community for nonfiction authors to expand their reach. In this episode, Owen will explain how your Linked…

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Poetry, an art form as ancient as language itself, embodies the profound capability of human expression through its rhythmic and often compact structure. 41:53

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It uses carefully selected words to evoke emotions, capture moments, and provoke thought, transcending the mere act of communication to become an art that resonates with the depths of the human experience. Through various styles and forms, from the haiku to the sonnet, poetry explores themes as diverse as love, grief, nature, and social injustice, …

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Poetry is a form of literature that uses aesthetic and often rhythmic 30:11

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Poetry has a long and varied history, evolving differentially across the globe. It dates back at least to prehistoric times with hunting poetry in Africa and to panegyric and elegiac court poetry of the empires of the Nile, Niger, and Volta River valleys.Some of the earliest written poetry in Africa occurs among the Pyramid Texts written during the…

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Play of Shadows by Sebastien de Castell 45:45

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Swordplay, magic, intrigue and friendships stronger than iron: the first volume in the new swashbuckling fantasy series by the best-selling author of The Greatcoats. Damelas Shademantaigne picked a poor night to flee a judicial duel. He has precious little hope of escaping the wrath of the Vixen, the most feared duellist in the entire city, until h…

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Aether Sphere: Fading Dreams by Nikolas Baxter 36:34

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Magic and science were one once. The Artificers of old could create great wonders beyond imagination. But these great builders were banished long ago, and their machines have lay dormant for many years. Until now. Now they awake, and work once more. But no one in the Empire knows why or how, or how to stop it. A mysterious group intent on raising a…

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Awakening in the Northwest Territories by Alastair Henry 25:47

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If you enjoy engrossing and thought provoking reads, full of humor, adventure and intrigue, then you should get this book. Although the bookspans sixty years, the core of the story takes place in a remote location in Canada’s far north, where Alastair, discontented with the passivity of an early retirement, went to live with a small First Nations b…

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Life Between Seconds by Douglas Weissman 35:34

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For fans of Karen Russell's Swamplandia! comes a new tale of found family and magic.After his mother dies, Peter Berry collects memories in broken watches the way others collect photographs. Peter takes his box filled with broken watches and flees his childhood home to a battered apartment complex in San Francisco—his mother's favorite city—in an a…

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Eat Cake Naked: aphrodisiac desserts to heat up your love life 25:21

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Award-winning food writer, aphrodisiac expert and dessert lover Amy Reiley offers a new reason to get into the kitchen. Her latest cookbook, Eat Cake Naked: aphrodisiac desserts to heat up your love life, is a dessert book like no other. This cookbook not only offers modern dessert recipes with easy instructions, but it's the only cookbook around t…

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Usurper Kings Poetry Collection by Sapha Burnell 40:18

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"From her amazingly visceral opening of Let There Be Light to her final haunting echo in the book’s epilogue, Burnell’s voice jumps off the page, much like a microphone-wielding circus MC standing centre ring. [Usurper Kings is] a work of breathtakingly beautiful discovery." Kevin Hogan Sapha Burnell’s stellar poetry collection inspects the feminin…

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Lilith's Redemption by Gideon Hodge 31:30

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The first epic saga of the tale of history's first woman, Lilith. An ancient legend spanning back to the beginning of time, before there was Adam and Eve, there was Adam and Lilith. Lilith has lived a life of rebellion and chaos, birthing a race of half-demons known as the Lilim. Lilith's human avatar, Laylah Rodriguez must hunt these wayward demon…

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Sell Your Book Around the World with Foreign Rights Agent Terrie Wolf 35:32

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If you want your book to be read around the world, there’s a good chance you’ll need to publish versions in different countries. In this episode, foreign rights agent Terrie Wolf explains the difference between foreign and translation rights, how to negotiate with publishers outside your country, and what an author should know if they want to publi…

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Romancing the Stove: The Unabridged Guide to Aphrodisiac Foods by Amy Reiley 25:30

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The sequel to the critically acclaimed Fork Me, Spoon Me: the sensual cookbook, Romancing the Stove is your guide to romance, from the kitchen to the bedroom. Discover what makes some of your favorite foods aphrodisiac and how to use cooking as a gateway to finding, keeping and ultimately enjoying romance in your life.…

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I am a football historian. I have written about American footbal 25:34

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Russ Crawford is Professor of history at Ohio Northern University. He graduated from Chadron State College with a BA in History in 1985, and again in 1991 with a BS in Social Studies Education. He taught high school in South Dakota and Iowa. He received his MA in History in 2000, and his Ph.D. in 2004 from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has…

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Writer, Poet, Podcast Host and Ambient Musician 26:38

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Hi, my name is Andy N. I am the author of currently 9 full length poetry collections – the most recent being From the Diabetic Ward (Volume 1)’ which talks about my struggle with Diabetes.I am the co-host of Chorlton Cum Hardy (UK)’s always welcoming Literature Open Mic night "Speak Easy" and do ambient music under the name of Ocean in a Bottle (oc…

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THE WORLD IN OUR WORDS by Stephanie Rowe 39:02

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The World In Our Words demonstrates humanity, the highs and lows experienced within life. As the reader goes on a journey around the world you will also go on a journey through poetry styles and subjects. Allowing the poet to express them authentically with no restraints, a collaboration which is truly special. Offering a platform to those with lim…

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Usurper Kings by Sapha Burnell 49:24

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Available on Amazon and leading online bookstore worldwide."From her amazingly visceral opening of Let There Be Light to her final haunting echo in the book’s epilogue, Burnell’s voice jumps off the page, much like a microphone-wielding circus MC standing centre ring. [Usurper Kings is] a work of breathtakingly beautiful discovery." Kevin Hogan Sap…

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Burning America: In The Best Interest Of The Children? by G Mick Smith 34:58

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Available on Amazon and leading online bookstore worldwide.This fictional account exposes the dark underbelly of the custody industry in American villages. Children are treated like footballs and are simply kicked from place to place, parental rights are routinely violated, often with one parent who is considered no more than a paycheck, and the cu…

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