Listener Advisory: Mature language, situations, and drug use.
The views and opinions of the book and author featured in this episode are not necessarily representative of the views of the Indie Reads Aloud Podcast, its host, parent company, or affiliated authors and books. This episode includes advocacy of drug use in specific situations. The information provided is for educational and anecdotal purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with a qualified and licensed physician or other medical care provider and follow their advice regardless of anything shared in this episode. The Indie Reads Aloud podcast does not support nor advocate for illegal drug use of any kind. About The Author: Over 12 years ago, Angie Roullier chose to give cannabis a shot as a method of treatment for her CMT (Charcot Marie Tooth). Not only did she find that it greatly improved her quality of life, but she became wildly curious about how it worked and how it could help others. So, as Hunter S. Thompson recommended, she bought the ticket and took the ride and joined the cannabis industry. Over the years she has crossed paths with thousands of people looking to cannabis for help with physical, mental and/or emotional conditions. She has seen cannabis do wonders for so many of these people . . . and she has seen it do absolutely nothing for others. Cannabis is not for everyone. Cannabis is not a cure-all, a magic bullet, or the last medicine you'll ever take. But what it may have is the potential to help. Naturally. Title: Pot For The People Genre: Alternative Health Book Synopsis: Whether you call it marijuana, pot, weed, cannabis, or any of the dozens of other names, this ancient plant is here to stay. You may be all for it. You may be strongly against it. Or, you may have more questions than a four-year-old at bedtime. Angie Roullier has spent the last 12 years in the cannabis retail business, and she’s found that most people have very basic questions when it comes to cannabis and how it works in “real life.”
Pot for the People is here to help you sort some of it out, with history, science, and stories from Roullier’s personal interactions with medical marijuana patients, vendors, shop owners, and scientists. Pot for the People also contains encouraging research conclusions about how cannabis works, how it doesn’t work, and potential harmful interactions. Find The Book: https://amzn.to/3zCNdxV Visit Angie’s Website: https://www.potforthepeople.co/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/9kWwPYgNC2E Spotify: https://shorturl.at/7hDWO
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Listener Advisories: Mature Situations; Trigger Warning for Suicide
About The Author: Joseph Williams is an author of science fiction, fantasy, literary fiction, and horror who has published ten novels, four short story collections, and one essay. He graduated from Wayne State University in 2012 with a Master's degree (M.A.) in Creative Writing. His work has been anthologized alongside New York Times Bestselling Authors and Stoker Award winners such as Clive Barker, Jonathan Maberry, Tim Waggoner, Harlan Ellison, and Jack Ketchum. He lives in Farmington Hills, Michigan with his wife and three daughters. Book Title: Hallelujah: Exegesis of a Father’s Suicide Note Genre: Literary Fiction Book Synopsis: Raffaela Schlotter's father has just told her that he planned to kill himself six years ago. He'd had it all planned out, even crafting a lengthy suicide note titled HALLELUJAH explaining the decision. The only thing that prevented his suicide was the death of Raffa's mother a few weeks before the date he'd chosen to end it all. Now, he expects Raffa to smile through a family vacation after he 's shared the contents of his suicide note. As Raffa, her father, and her sister travel the eastern shores of Michigan, Raffa dissects the note as well as the fiction of her mentally ill father in the form of epistles to her late mother. She tries to understand the impact her father's mental health has had on his faith, marriage, parenting, and writing, and how it all relates to her newly awakened depression. As she annotates the manuscript, she worries that her father is on the verge of another suicide attempt and struggles to help him before it's too late. Find The Book: https://amzn.to/3XTOWJo Visit Joseph Williams’ Website: https://www.josephwilliamsfiction.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/O22kahnjI58 Spotify: https://shorturl.at/hMRCw Listener Advisories: Violence
About The Author: Joseph Williams is an author of science fiction, fantasy, literary fiction, and horror who has published ten novels, four short story collections, and one essay. He graduated from Wayne State University in 2012 with a Master's degree (M.A.) in Creative Writing. His work has been anthologized alongside New York Times Bestselling Authors and Stoker Award winners such as Clive Barker, Jonathan Maberry, Tim Waggoner, Harlan Ellison, and Jack Ketchum. He lives in Farmington Hills, Michigan with his wife and three daughters. Book Title: Colt Genre: Science Fiction Book Synopsis: After years training as a soldier and theologian, Nurisarma has been chosen for sacred trials to determine whether he is worthy to become the immortal being known as Hidria: a holy warrior who carries out the will of the Divine Infinite in the human reality. Now, with a mysterious entity named Colt acting as both his guide and adversary for the vision-quest, Nuri must fight his way through demons, alien armies, and his own crises of faith to find God at the center of the universe. If he succeeds, he will be endowed with greater powers than any creature in the galaxy. If he fails, his life will be forfeit. His only salvation lies in discerning truth from illusion to attain his personal apocalypse, and that means deciding whether Colt is friend or foe. Find The Book: https://amzn.to/45RAtjd Visit Joseph Williams’ Website: https://www.josephwilliamsfiction.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/2MccdKel3Ik Spotify: https://shorturl.at/6beVq
About the Author: Nikki Mitchell is the award-winning American author of the Middle Grade Portal Fantasy trilogy, Eleanor Mason’s Literary Adventures, and The Magic Shoebox Adventures.
She is a native of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and lives there with her husband, two children, two rabbits, three cats, and dog. She is a proud member of the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA). As a mom of s child with ADHD and a sensory processing disorder (SPD), she continues to write fantasy tales with disabled characters, and characters with ADHD, anxiety, and Autism. Title: Ellie and the Midwest Goodbye Genre: Children’s Book Synopsis: Midwest goodbyes are tricky. They last forever and when you think you have escaped, there’s always one last hug, one last quick story, and one more family member your dad wants to talk to. Find The Book: https://amzn.to/465zCLD Visit Nikki’s Website: https://beacons.ai/nikki_mitchell YouTube: https://youtu.be/SXZCVNnA5P4 Spotify: https://shorturl.at/cEOHd About The Author: Mark McCraw has spent more than a decade in education working with children and students of all ages from infants through college students. He is an Air Force/Air Force Reserves Disabled Veteran. He is a father of four adult children and a grandfather of nine grandchildren. He currently lives in Oklahoma.
Mark is a member of the Oklahoma Literacy Association (OLA), American Library Association (ALA), Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA), and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) as a Jr. Vice Commander. Title: It Happens! Genre: Children’s Book Synopsis: Adults are always having children try different vegetables and fruits. Nicoli explores his journey to decide if he really likes pickles. There has been much debate on whether it is a vegetable or a fruit. This is your chance to discover in which category, either vegetable or fruit, the pickle is classified. But do not forget to focus on his journey in elementary with this food item that will make you laugh and pique your interest as well as your imagination. Find The Book: https://amzn.to/4cHpnzm Visit Mark’s Website: https://www.markmccraw.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/ec4WRfIW6pE Spotify: https://shorturl.at/qbFhO
About The Author: Jessica K. Foster writes funny, heartfelt Young Adult Contemporary fiction with a dash of romance. She is a middle school Language Arts teacher with a penchant for hot tea and romantic beach reads. Jessica lives in West Michigan with her husband, two boys, and their ragtag crew of rescue animals. Find her at jessicakfoster.com where all her socials are also linked.
Title: Andy and the Summer of Something Genre: YA Romance Book Synopsis: It's been a year since Andy Stevens attended leadership camp and changed her whole perspective. Now, she’s back at camp Follow the Leader as a counselor with the optimistic goal of helping campers just like she was: timid, withdrawn, and in need of a confidence injection. She’s even brought along her new boyfriend Eric. But when she arrives to find Lucas from last summer waiting for her, her plans are thrown into a tailspin. Lucas helps her to lead a wild pack of extroverted campers, but he has an ulterior motive: to win Andy back. Now she’s torn between the boy who stole her heart and the boy who is trying to fix it. Find The Book: https://amzn.to/4eE5qew Visit Jessica K. Foster’s website page: www.jessicakfoster.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/YfVuZIdPyh0 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/4t4c3k5s About The Author: Gertrude Daly is an experienced writer and blogger. In her day job, Gertrude writes operation and maintenance manuals for a materials handling company. The company creates automated guided vehicles (AGVs) used in factories and warehouses to move goods.
In her free time, Gertrude runs Gert’s Royals, a blog about European Monarchies. Gertrude is also the co-author of two books on Plain English Medical Writing: Plain English for Doctor and Other Medical Scientists (Oxford University Press, 2017) and Diagnosing and Treating Medicus Incomprehensibilis (Oxford University Press, 2018). Gertrude has also contributed some short stories to her writing group’s annual anthologies. Title: Denizens of the Deep Featured Selection: Zestal's Landing Genre: Poem and Short Story Anthology Book Synopsis: Denizens of the Deep is an anthology exploring what may be living – or hiding – in the darkness of deep water. Ranging from historical fiction to fantasy to science fiction, twenty-one authors take you beneath the wave to discover the secrets of those who dwell there. A woman follows her husband into the sea to the cave of a siren. A scientist looks to the ocean for the secret of immortality. Divers run into unexpected finds under the waves. Underwater cities struggle to keep the water out. Mermaid treasures are lost and found, and so too are souls. Featuring poems, flash fiction, short stories, and illustrations, these twenty-nine tales will introduce you to the wonders – and dangers – of the deep. Contributors include: Victoria Williams, Elaine J Fisher, Tina Porubsky, Gertrude Daly, Tauna Sonne Le Mare, Jennifer Smith, N. Frances Moritz, Tim Yao, Bevan Das, Debra Kollar, Mary O'Brien Glatz, Liz SanFilippo Hall, Dawn DeLaura Vogelsberg, Sherry Linker, Jennifer Stasinopoulos, Susan Ekins, Karen Stumm Limbrick, Nikki Green, Annerose Walz, Gwen Tolios, J.M. Guilfoyle. This is the fourteenth anthology produced by The Writing Journey, a Chicago-based writers group dedicated to helping authors write, improve, network, and grow. Find The Book: https://amzn.to/3zt86f5 Visit Gertrude’s Website: https://gertrudedaly.com/ Check out Gertrude’s Writing Group: https://writingjourney.org/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/epyspWenP_w Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/3hzxjkdd
About The Author: Lisa Jacovsky is a Psychology professor at Union College of NJ and SNHU. Lisa began writing short stories when she was seven years old. Writing is a passion for her and one of the many things she enjoys. She is currently the author of the award-winning first four books in the Let's Talk! Series, Rascal Cat Brothers, Purrrfect As I Am, and Spooky Ooky Dance Party. Lisa lives in New Jersey, where she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and working on her next books. Keep up with her on social media to see what is coming next.
Title: Bones and Friends: The Case of The Missing Mice Genre: Children’s Book Synopsis: Despite being blind, our special needs cat, Beau, has an excellent sense of smell and hearing. When the mice dolls in his house mysteriously disappear, it's up to our hero and his brothers, Bender, and Bones, to locate them by sniffing out their unique scent and listening to the subtle sounds they make. Find The Book: https://amzn.to/4cnO3NL Visit Lisa’s Website: https://diverseinkbooks.my.canva.site/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/U7qpxirMKB8 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/msvemrv4 Listener’s Advisory: Mature Situations; 18+ Open Door Relations; ADHD; Anxiety
About The Author: The sassy and sensational Beth Gelman is a professional pianist and vocalist, as well as a teacher and office manager (and an amazing party planner. Stay tuned for future books about that!). Authentic, resilient, loyal, and spiritual, she’s not afraid to learn, fail, speak her mind, or try new things. Life is short—get ‘er done! She loves writing romances, especially romances about women who speak up, but more than anything she loves her husband, twin boys, and her faithful dog, Nora. The Perfect Series are her first books. Title: Always Falling Behind Genre: Contemporary Steamy Rom Com Book Synopsis: Never hitch a ride with a stranger…unless he’s hot. I’m Abigail Farnsworth-Burton. ADHD’er extraordinaire. Aspiring artist of mediums I’m not practiced in and chef of meals I’ve never eaten. And now, heiress. Basically, it means I now own more assets than I can wrap my head — and my limited organizational capacity — around. So, of course, my car breaks down 400 miles shy of my new mansion. And, of course, the only guy offering a ride looks intimidating as hell…until he opens his mouth. I didn’t care that he tripped over his words every time he spoke to me. I figured if he were a real killer, he’d be smoother in his script. Bad guys are never this hot…right? And Elias McGinnis is anything but scripted — unlike the voice in my head that seems intent on my eventual downfall. My one saving grace is my new friend, Amy The Great. She always knows exactly how to get things done. Too bad she’s a chicken. But old money attracts new enemies, and focusing on anything is impossible with my sexy live-in mechanic. If I only had a plan – and some actual cash. Oh, and a car. Always Falling Behind is a fun and steamy rom-com that shows people with neuro-divergent brains living their best lives. Find The Book: https://amzn.to/45Ns6oy Visit Beth’s Website: http://www.BethGelman.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/RwzC_jfjtpQ Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2nwatr64
Listener’s Advisory: Mature Situations
About The Author: Rhys Shaw has always been interested in history, dilapidated ruins, stories of deceit and survival. Her belief that women are overlooked in history, or blamed for mankind’s unsavory decisions is the reigning theme behind her gritty realistic historical fiction books. In The Welexia Series, Rhys draws upon her love of story to bring the pages alive with the personal struggles and pain of strong female characters, taking us on their journey to overcome and thrive. In the modern world, Rhys shares her home with a few furry friends and a less furry spouse. She can often be found with her nose in a book, or taking a walk - though not at the same time. Title: A Queen’s Wisdom: Strength In Mercy (The Welexia Series Book 4) Genre: Medieval Historical Fiction Book Synopsis: When your mind says one thing but your heart says another, how do you rationalize love? A hidden enemy in the kingdom threatens to tear Welexia apart. Queen Alaria must continue to remain strong for her family and all Welexians. This emotionally torn survivor must rule as her duties demand. An heir is imminent to her kingdom’s survival, but is it wise for a royal wedding to proceed in a world of uncertainty and threats? She must draw on her learned wisdom to make a decision. As her dear friend slowly dies, memories of her mother's death return to the surface. Will this storm of emotions break her, or will she endure? A Queen’s Wisdom is the final, heart-pounding book in the Welexia medieval historical fiction series. If you like strong female characters—unafraid to break from tradition, in an all-inclusive world, then you’ll love Rhys Shaw’s gritty series. Buy A Queen’s Wisdom to discover the fate of Welexia and her courageous queen! Find The Book: https://amzn.to/4eKHx58 Visit Rhys’ Website: https://www.welexia.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/b7QRFWHx7Xc Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2vvcx4az |
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