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Find your next historical romance obsession while getting to know the author, too! Each guest author reads an excerpt of their book, then chats with host Katherine Grant. In the time it takes you to drink your morning coffee, you can find a new author for your reading list! Hosted by award-winning historical romance author Katherine Grant
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KAT’S Prayer Corner

Katherine Rose Pardee

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Let's connect to our souls, connecting with God, TOGETHER!! Let’s Pray! Let's heal! Let's Grow! Let’s talk about hard things together, depression, anger, stress, fear, grief, sex, hormones, miscarriages, addictions…all of it!!!!! Let’s continue to talk about all the things and how we can move these negative feels out of our bodies and give them to GOD! Please join me for KAT’S Prayer Corner, Podcast Baby! After being a YouTube channel for a few years, I’ve decided to bring my KAT’S Prayer Co ...
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The Midwitch

Anita Katherine

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The Midwitch Podcast, hosted by Anita, is a virtual portal to the ancient practice of women gathering in circle. It is a platform for the reclamation, reparation and resurgence of Birth, through the centering of Women, Nature and Spirit. The Midwitch Podcast is a space for conscious women to listen and remember, as they take a seat in the circle of wise women sharing their medicine stories. The intention of this space is to invoke a woman's remembering and reconnection to her own inner wisdo ...
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Hard Pressed Hope

Katherine Rose & Kate Blake

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Welcome to Hard Pressed Hope! Katherine and Kate are relentlessly bent toward hope, purpose and humor while walking the road of life. Offering encouragement in the mess, light in the darkness, and reminding us of promises in the midst of problems. We are moms experienced with adoption, foster care, and parenting children with disabilities and special needs. Hard Pressed Hope is for everyone, especially moms walking these roads too. We're glad you’re here!
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Slow Stories

Rachel Schwartzmann

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Hear from leading writers, artists, and innovators who share slow stories—and big ideas—about living, working, and creating in our digital age. Hosted by Rachel Schwartzmann.
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The Internet Was a Mistake

The Internet Was A Mistake

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The internet was a mistake is a podcast about awful terrible things done by awful terrible people on the internet. Every episode is a whole mess of awful. (With proper content warnings, of course.) The podcast is a collaborative project by Phoenix Rose, Katherine Spacekat, and their friends (who, despite being on the internet, are not awful). Phoenix does most of the writing and research. Katherine does most of the audio and the editing.
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Blogger.Visual Storyteller.Traveler: Exploring the creative spirit within a dynamic, ever-changing global world. The pursuit of artistic excellence is an essential element of our humanity; it speaks to the soul of our culture and society, allowing us to celebrate our individuality and our togetherness. My goal: to encourage a deep and profound awareness of our personal journeys. Tea Toast & Trivia Podcast All Rights Reserved © 2019 -2024 by Rebecca Budd
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Moms Into Literary Freedom: MILF4Books

Courtney Green and Jennifer Mendoza

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Jennifer and Courtney are two moms who are fed up with literary censorship, impacting kindergarteners all the way up to college graduates! Groups like "Moms for Liberty" are masquerading as "advocates", while universities like Harvard are failing to protect academic freedom by participating in oppressive censorship in an attempt to silence diverse viewpoints. So, each week they discuss a banned or censored work and what has these bigots so scared. For exclusive content, you can become a MILF ...
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Not in the Textbooks

Not in the Textbooks

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Friends coming by cussing and discussing life, career and so many of those stories left out of your textbooks! Logo art by @TommyLombardozzi (FB/IG) This podcast has explicit content any clean ratings are in error! This pod is for entertainment or education not medical advise and dose NOT reflect any employer or any professions' views. ***If you have a story, want to be a guest, want to nominate a guest or have feedback contact me on social media pages: flow.page/notinthetextbooks or email m ...
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In Authors & Audiences, YA author and presentation coach Caroline Leech, chats to authors, illustrators, booksellers, librarians, publishers and other randomly fascinating guests, and invites them to share the secrets of their public speaking confidence and their media/social media strategies. Caroline will also share her own extensive knowledge of public speaking, storytelling, event planning and media strategy, so if you want to feel sure you can present yourself and your books with both c ...
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Pure Nurture Pregnancy and Birth

Kristy Rodriguez - Parents On Demand Network

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New, expectant or aspiring mama? You’ve come to the right place. Learn from holistic health experts—and moms like you—about the importance and how-tos of self-care in a mind-body approach to pregnancy, birth and motherhood.
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A WRITER'S LIFE with Heige S. Boehm the author of 'Secrets in the Shadows' published by Ronsdale Press 2019, offers candid conversations with creatives that use the power of words to tell story, either through poetry, fiction, non-fiction, song or spoken word. Then there is Short Story readings, a mix of all good things written. Heige's aim is to inspire a kinder world, one story at a time. Come along and delve into a creative's life beyond the pen. www.awriterslife.co www.heigeboehm.ca
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The QuaranTea Break Podcast is back - the socially distant teabreak with some extraordinary people. Host Simon Ward once again chats remotely with some of the biggest names from the world of entertainment to find out how they're coping, what they've been doing and what they've been watching. Follow @QuaranTeaBreak on socials. Subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcast. It's your much needed weekly break from self isolation and social distancing Support this show http://supporte ...
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Send us a Text Message. Melinda bravely tells her God story through her darkness! Attempting suicide at age 16 she heard Gods Voice! Listen to her beautiful story! A huge thank you to Melinda for her sharing her testimony! Melinda, is available to talk via messenger, if you need someone who understands. I’m also always available for prayer, reiki, …
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It's our final summer vacation episode! Enjoy this last round-up of Regency romances, including sweet stories from Isabella Kamal and Bianca Blythe and steamy stories from Cecilia Rene and Maggie Sims! 00:00 Introduction 01:08 The Temple of Persephone by Isabella Kamal 14:02 In Want of a Wife by Rebecca Paula 17:27 A Duke, Love, and Sunshine by Tab…
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Send us a Text Message. Be BRAVE!! JOIN MY SHOW! I’m calling all the brave ladies out there who have a beautiful God story, a testimony of him working in your life through the storms in your life! My goal for this podcast is for the ladies to have a place to come and pray and feel safe and share their testimonies and help others not feel alone in t…
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TW: Suicide discussed on this weeks chapter. Danni and Audra take on Mental Health Awareness Month with nurses in the news tragic news of another health care member lost to suicide. We discuss the stresses of nursing and personal losses of those we know and love to suicide. Please, use 988 or reach out to loved ones, family, friends or even us if y…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Kat’s Prayer Corner’s, Woman’s Wednesday! Thank you to Brittnei for being BRAVE and sharing your journey through the domestic violence and into freedom through God’s Grace!! Peace Positivity Honesty and Respect! If you are experiencing domestic violence please get help. http://Www.Wannatalkaboutit.com You can emai…
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Shared vision is at the heart of every great partnership—but a good sense of humor helps, too. Claudia Dey and Heidi Sopinka understand this sentiment. The two creatives met as undergrads at McGill University—and later at a bush camp, cooking for tree planters—and have lived multiple lives since then. In 2012, they co-founded the conscious fashion …
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It's summer vacation, but you can keep enjoying historical romance with this round-up of Regency Romance story samples! This week, I've rounded up stories from Erica Ridley, Courtney McCaskill, Charlie Lane, Matilda Madison, Meara Platt, and yours truly. Tune back in next week for even more regency romances! 00:00 Introduction 01:48 Hot Earl Summer…
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Send us a Text Message. Hey Lady! I need your help! I’m shifting Kat’s Prayer Corner to Interview style. I want your beautiful, inspiring stories behind your pain, where God has moved in your life! Be Brave with me! Share your story. I’m offering a free service of your choice for your interview. Please message me to book your filming and get the de…
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S6 E11: John Quinn on the Play, “O Halflins an Hecklers an Weavers an Weemin’” “To my Scots and Irish forebears who came to the Tay and the Jute and whose endurance and sacrifice bequeathed the precious gift of an education. To my family for copious love and laughter down the years and especially to my wife Marion, a Dundee girl, and as goes with t…
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In this summer vacation episode, enjoy a round-up of Victorian romance stories! Host You'll hear from Liana De la Rosa, Andie James, Ramona Elmes, Andrea Jenelle, Alivia Fleur, Heba Helmy, and Evelin Laczi. 00:00 Introduction and Summer Vacation Announcement 00:43 Isabel and the Rogue by Liana De la Rosa 11:35 Bequeathed by Andie James 24:17 The Qu…
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Ryan Walters, superintendent of schools in Oklahoma, is attempting to force teachers to incorporate the Bible into their lessons for grades 5-12. Join Courtney and Jennifer as they discuss the separation of church and state and weird biblical stories involving driving tent spikes through skulls. Sources: Judges 4:21 But as he lay sleeping from exha…
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Courtney and Jennifer discuss the scary truth behind Project 2025, a 900 page blueprint created by the Heritage Foundation (Moms for Liberty, Proud Boys, etc.) that will guide "Tyrannical Trump's" second term if elected. But is it scary enough to persuade fed-up democrats to vote for "Geriatric Genocide Joe"? Sources: We should all be terrified of …
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Every ingredient in ELAVI's products is intentional and designed to make you feel your best - energized, satiated, and satisfied. No diet culture, no shame, no "guiltless". Founder and CEO Michelle Razavi, takes us behind the scenes of how the brand launched, pivoted with a new hero product, and their strategy for growth. This is a great episode ab…
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Rachel Liverman comes from a family of skincare pioneers. She has taken that knowledge and developed facial treatments in just 30 minutes and launched Glowbar for busy New Yorkers. Rachel recently opened her 13th Glowbar studio and brought us behind-the-scenes of the brand's growth. She also shares advice for founders in the early stages of launchi…
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Maddy and Taylor, were roommates in Brooklyn, both working in sustainability and supply chain were stuck at home in 2020 creating cocktails. Anytime was born. They discovered a need for regenerative organic and sustainable farming within the liquor industry. Maddy and Taylor share their strategy of launching at farm-to-table restaurants, why regene…
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In this summer vacation episode, host Katherine Grant rounds up excerpts from historical romance novels set in the Georgian era. First, hear Gina Conkle read from 'For a Scot's Heart Only' a tale involving Scottish treasures and a shipbuilder's unexpected encounter in a brothel. Following this is an excerpt from 'The Forger and the Duke' by Misty U…
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Mom Juice grew from 900 to 9,500 cases in just under a year, and raised $1 million in fundraising. Mom Juice found their niche with women, busy moms, and consumers looking for simple ingredients in their wine. Co-founder Macie Mata brings us behind the scenes of their launch and growth strategy. Such a great episode for a parent (or busy person) bu…
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Umaimah Sharwani created Paro because she loves eating Pakistani food more than anything else. What started with her mom sending ziplock bags with her own special lentil and spice mix, the idea for Paro was born. Umaimah tested recipes with friends at dinner parties sharing her favorite Pakistani comfort foods. On this episode, Umaimah shares behin…
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Zant is fueled by a bold vision: a world where mental health support is easily accessible and free from stigma. Founded by Maggie Rose Macar, after losing a close friend and experiencing the struggles of accessing mental health support as a college student, Maggie Rose was given a rare and life-changing opportunity to work with a professional for o…
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One of my favorite specialty retail stores is Big Night. From stunning glassware, dishes, to locally sourced cpg brands, you can always discover something to make meals at home feel a little extra special. Big Night was launched by Katherine Lewin from her passion of hosting dinner parties for friends. Katherine takes us behind the brand to how she…
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Katherine Grant is on vacation, so enjoy a compilation of Scottish historical romance samples this week! Hear from authors Lisa Rayne, Caroline Lee, Heather McCollum, and Celeste Barclay reading stories that are passionate and dramatic tales of fierce Highland warriors, cunning heroines, and medieval romantic escapades. 00:00 Introduction and Podca…
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While at a grocery store looking for the perfect bottle of wine to bring to a first date, Jess was staring at a sea of bottles​. She ​f​ound herself lost, confused, and intimidated by the world of wine. Jess Druey decided to launch her own line of wine that speaks to Gen-Z wine drinkers. Whiny Baby ​set out to spark moments and conversations that c…
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Phoebe Dodds, Founder Buro155​ is a Startup growth strategist​, Co-founder of Food for Thought dinner club​, Writer and contributor to Harvard Business Review​, and mentor. ​H​er company works with startups across Europe & the US, consulting on all things (organic) growth.​ On this episode, Phoebe shares her strategy for launching brands internatio…
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S6 E10: Cheryl Jamieson, Fused Glass Artist Welcome to Tea, Toast and Trivia. Thank you for listening in. I am your host, Rebecca Budd, and I am looking forward to sharing this moment with you. I am travelling virtually 6,700 kilometers to Unst, Shetland, to meet up with artist Cheryl Jamieson, whose expertise lies in the intricate art of fused gla…
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Join us for a beautiful conversation with Earth Mama Hayley from Earthed Intimacy as we dive deep into the world of Yoni Mapping, Internal Pelvic Work, Parasympathetic Arousal - as we also explore the overmarketed realms of nervous system regulation, somatics and the (online) quest for cervical and pleasure orgasms. Hayley is an Internal Bodywork Y…
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"Point of view has a terrible memory. I've looked at photos scrolling up and over, zooming in and out, and realize it is not love I want, just the ability to zoom back out. A woman loses herself when she can no longer zoom out." This is one of the many resonant passages readers will encounter in Victoria Chang's latest poetry collection, With My Ba…
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Maggie Sims joins the podcast to discuss steamy romance and complex characters. Maggie reads a sample of her latest release, "Charlotte's Control,"and opens up about her unique take on historical romance, age gaps, and spicy dynamics. Plus, hear about her journey from reader to writer and her favorite authors. Don't miss out—and bring a fan for thi…
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Katherine Center is a New York Times-bestselling author, and a Romantic with a capital R. Her first novel, written in the sixth grade was a fan fiction about Duran Duran, has sadly not yet been published, but she has gone on to publish ten other novels, two of which have been turned into movies – The Lost Husband and Happiness for Beginners. Both i…
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Debut historical romance author Evelin Laczi joins the podcast to read from her Victorian novel, THE ROSE OF GRANBOROUGH PARK. Then we chat about how her characters were inspired by her own family history, why she decided to write in English instead of her native Hungarian, and how her experience as a film editor influences her creative writing. JU…
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After winning Netflix’s newest cooking competition Snack vs Chef, Lauryn Bodden launch her very own snack brand: S’NOODS. Lauryn is a freelance recipe developer, private chef, culinary producer, food editor, and now food founder. S'NOODS pays homage to the wide world of noodles many grew up on. On this episode, Lauryn takes us behind-the-scenes sha…
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Ali Reboul is a textile print artist living in Brooklyn, NY with work has been featured in House Beautiful, The New York Post, The Daily News, Target working with renowned fashion design houses such as Diane von Furstenberg, Jill Stuart, Alice + Olivia, Coach, Giggle, and Oscar de la Renta. She has built a brand as an artist that creates for her ta…
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Courtney tries to spoil the ACOTAR series, but don't worry, Jennifer won't let her! Tune in to find out just how "spicy" this book really is and to hear Courtney say the word "masturbation" way too many times. Become a MILF Ally! X allows consensual adult nudity, pornographic content under updated policy A Court of Thorns and Roses a book by Sarah …
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Heba Helmy reads from her debut novel, THE EARL'S EGYPTIAN HEIRESS, and teases her second novel, A VISCOUNT FOR THE EGYPTIAN PRINCESS. Plus, we discuss her journey from dystopian YA to historical romance, how much fun she had researching Victorian-era Cairo, and why she is such a trailblazer for future historical romance writers. JUMP TO YOUR FAVOR…
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What is "Nakba"? And why did Columbia Law censor it? And why do Courtney and Jennifer know so little about world religion? Become a MILF Ally today! Sources: US Bomb Kills Palestinian Refugees The Ongoing Nakba: Toward a Legal Framework for Palestine by Rabea Eghbariah Voices of the Nakba: A Living History of Palestine a book by Rosemary Sayigh and…
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Liana De la Rosa joins the podcast to read from her latest release, Isabel and the Rogue, the second book in the Luna Sisters series! Plus, we discuss her approach to sisterhood, how and why she began writing Mexican characters into the British historical romance world, and whether she follows the rules of the romance genre! JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE P…
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S6 E9: Emily Carter on Nature and Wildlife Photograph “Nature as Art is something that is felt deep within one’s spirit. Hard to express in words, the connection felt when observing and being part of nature brings unity and a sense of peacefulness in this world of chaos. It is this connection that as a nature and wildlife photographer that I am in …
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Award-winning author Alivia Fleur joins the podcast to read a sample of her free Victorian romance, A Song and a Snowflake! Then, we chat about the Australian perspective in historical romance, Alivia's tricks for accessing her creativity, and the joy of happy endings in historical fiction. JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART 2:57 - Alivia reads from A Song…
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Misty Urban reads a sample of her Georgian romance, THE FORGER AND THE DUKE, and we chat about medieval romances, overcoming the shame of writing romance, and whether romance readers are ready for a fairy snake heroine. JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 3:15 - Misty Urban reads The Forger and The Duke 14:30 - The interview 28:15 - Love It or Leave It? FI…
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Season 6 Episode 8: Lauren Scott on A Poet’s Voice “rocks and shiny shells in all shapes and colors make young hearts sing and dance precious works of art remain forever priceless time irrelevant sandy shore offers troves of tiny treasures for imaginations fingers hold paintbrush brows furrow, fully focused masterpiece crafted” “Tiny Treasures” fro…
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Matilda Madison joins the podcast to read a sample of her latest regency romance, A Duke Makes A Deal! Then we discuss mental health in the regency period, how romance books fit into Matilda's self care, and her undying devotion to Lisa Kleypas. JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 1:21 - Matilda reads A DUKE MAKES A DEAL 13:21 - The interview 29:11 - Is Ma…
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Isabella Kamal joins the podcast to read from her debut novel, The Temple of Persephone. Then, she chats with me about why she chose to write a regency romance based on Greek mythology, our mutual love of Meg Cabot, and why romance novels are so important from Isabella's perspective of growing up in a conservative society. JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PAR…
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S6 E7: Mandy Henderson on the Poetry of Katherine Mansfield The pleasure of all reading is doubled when one lives with another who shares the same books.” Katherine Mansfield Welcome to Tea Toast & Trivia. Thank you for listening in. I am your host, Rebecca Budd, and I look forward to sharing this moment with you. Katherine Mansfield (1888-1923) wa…
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In honor of Women’s History Month, we discuss Margaret Atwood’s 1985 banned dystopian novel that hits a little too close to home and why it is so important to read. Sources: France becomes first country to make abortion a constitutional right | CNN Florida delays ‘fetal personhood’ bill after fallout from Alabama IVF ruling Boston woman with histor…
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July Duffy was a self-confessed frustrated creative writer-who-wasn’t-writing, when she challenged herself to write a story every day of May 2010. Other would-be writers heard what she was doing and asked to join in. And that was only the beginning. And today - May 1st, 2024 - Julie is launching the 15th year of StoryADayMay. Since then thousands o…
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USA Today Bestselling author Bianca Blythe joins the podcast to read a sample of her comedic Regency romance, All You Need Is A Duke! Plus, she shares a little bit about her research process, her journey to reading romance (which surprisingly begins with her babysitter's Christian romance collection), and her experience working in a castle! JUMP TO…
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Round tables, love triangles, gay magicians, and friendly bears. Join Jennifer and Courtney as they discuss all of this plus one man behind 1,000 book challenges in one county. Want the tea? Become an Ally today! Legendborn (Reprint) a book by Tracy Deonn Would you rather be stuck with a man or a bear? The TikTok trend sparking an important convers…
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Talea Beer is a female-founded brewery making easy-to-love beers (and a personal favorite of mine). Founded by two friends LeAnn and Tara, they found the need for craft beer to meet the needs and wants of women. As they explain ‘From confusing packaging and bearded bros with attitudes to dark, industrial taprooms, the male-dominated industry was la…
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