Episodes
From Open Heart Surgery to Bestselling Author: Megan Michelle's Journey | Episode 141
Get your copy of Skylark here - https://amzn.to/3LpOYEH In this episode of the Bookaholic podcast, host Deirdre welcomes debut novelist Megan Michelle, who shares the inspiring story behind her book 'Skylark'. Megan discusses...
Sisterhood, Grief and Magic: A Young Witch Spins a Tale of Generational Trauma | Episode 140
In this episode of The Bookaholic Podcast, host Deirdre Pippins chats with author Liz Parker about her enchanting new novel The Witches of Honeysuckle House - https://go.magik.ly/ml/3a86p/. This cozy yet powerful story blends...
Writer of The Dark with Chris Kazularich | Episode 139 #supernatural #horror #thriller
Join Deirdre Pippins as she talks to Chris Kazularich. Chris is the author of the short story collection, Menagerie in the Dark, and the suspense horror novella, LAZARUS. He is also a member of The Authors Guild, AWP, and th...
CHARISMA UNLOCKED: The Science Behind Influence
In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, Deirdre Pippins interviews Richard Reed, author of "Charisma Unlocked: The Science and Strategy to Captivate, Influence, and Succeed in Business." Richard shares insights from his ye...
Building Worlds, Breaking Genres and the Limerent Series with Lexy Delorme | Episode 136
In this episode, we welcome Lexy Delorme, author of the Limerent Series, for a deep dive into her journey as a writer, her experiences as an expat, and the intricate world-building behind her cross-genre novels. Lexy shares h...
Delving into the 1950s with Shawn McCarthy | Author Interview | Episode 135
In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, host Deirdre Pippins welcomes author Shawn McCarthy to discuss his new historical novel 'Local Honey.' Set in the 1950s, the novel explores the lives of a wounded ex-soldier turned ...
From Nun to Archaeologist to Writer | Author Interview | Episode 134
In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, we dive into the fascinating journey of N.L. Holmes, who transitioned from being a nun to becoming an archaeologist and acclaimed author. Holmes discusses her early life, including h...
Exploring Superheroes and Representation with Elias Garcia | Author Interview | Episode 133
Join us on the Bookaholic Podcast as we welcome Elias Garcia, an innovative author bringing diversity into the superhero genre. In this episode, Elias discusses his debut novel 'The Mighty Chronicles: VA of Hills,' a coming-o...
"From Fairytales to Reality: A Young Writer's Dream" | Author Interview | Episode 132
In this episode of the Bookaholic podcast, Deirdre welcomes 14-year-old author Elora Sophia. They discuss her inspiration behind the fantasy book 'Guardians Rise to the Phantom,' the first in a planned series of six. Elora ta...
What I'm Reading for June! | Book News & Book Review
I am reading a variety of books in June from women's fiction, mystery/thrillers and fantasy. There's a genre for everyone. Check out the collection here - https://obsw.it/s/5brx 00:00 Introduction and June 2025 Reading List...
Breaking the Silence: The Truth About Female Friendships | Book Author Interview | Episode 131
Welcome to the Bookaholic Podcast! In this episode, Deirdre sits down with Susan Shapiro Barish to discuss her latest nonfiction book, 'Estranged: How Strained Female Friendships Are Mended or Ended.' Purchase the book here:...
From Shared Fantasy to Personal Revolution | Author Interview | Episode 130
In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, host Deirdre welcomes back author Richie Billing. They discuss his journey into writing, starting with his debut book and moving through his experiences in a shared universe with a p...
Spreading Joy and Strength in Mental Fitness | Author Interview | Episode 129
Choose To Be Your Own Champion can be pre-ordered here: https://doricehorenstein.com/choose-to-be-your-own-champion/ In this special episode, Bookaholic Podcast welcomes Dorice Horenstein to discuss the essential themes of jo...
Crafting Lies and Creating A Thriller | Author Interview | Episode 128
A Concoction of Lies - Buy it here: https://amzn.to/436Rsgm In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, host Deirdre Pippins interviews thriller novelist Patsy Robertson. They discuss Patsy's debut novel 'A Concoction of Lies'...
Confronting Book Bans: Insights from PEN America | Episode 127
In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, Deirdre welcomes Sabrina Baeta to discuss PEN America's comprehensive report on book bans in public schools for the 2023-2024 school year. They delve into the statistical analys...
Why You Should Read James Baldwin | Book News
James Baldwin remains a powerful voice in literature and social justice. Delve into his early life, career highlights, personal struggles, and significant contributions through his novels like 'Giovanni’s Room' and 'Go Tell I...
Cycling Across America: Lessons in Love and Perseverance | Author Interview | Episode 125
In this heartfelt episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, we welcome back Teri Brown for her fourth appearance. Teri discusses her latest nonfiction book, '10 Little Rules for a Double Butted Adventure,' detailing an epic 3,102-mi...
A Tale of Turmoil and Triumph: Julie Strong's Tudor Prophecy | Author Interview | Episode 124
In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, Deirdre interviews debut author Julie Strong about her new historical fiction novel, 'The Tudor Prophecy'. Julie shares her motivations for writing, the inspiration behind her choice...
Spirituality or Science? The Controversial Truth About Healing Trauma | Interview | Episode 123
In this insightful episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, we sit down with Khadijah Quadri, the author of 'Indigen, Journeys of a Wounded Healer'. As a spiritual and multicultural guide for psychotherapists and healers, Khadijah ...
From Doctor To Climate Change Activist Creating A Revolution | Author Interview | Episode 122
In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, Dr. Paul Zeitz joins the conversation to discuss his journey from medical doctor to climate change activist. He shares his personal experiences with arrests during protests and the i...
Multi-Tragedy Sufferer Survives and Thrives | Author Interview | Episode 121
Start your day with inspiration and wisdom! 🌟 Best-selling author Rebecca Galli shares her remarkable journey through life’s toughest challenges, from losing a sibling to parenting special needs children and facing paralysis....
Magical Realism Meets Self-Discovery | Author Interview | Episode 120
Purchase Captains Wanted - https://amzn.to/4h0UCIq Dive into the world of Captains Wanted by Andres Schabelman, a captivating blend of magical realism and literary fiction inspired by personal experiences and indigenous cerem...
A Gripping Legal Thriller on the Opioid Crisis | Author Interview | Episode 119
A Gripping Legal Thriller on the Opioid Crisis | Author Interview | Episode 119 #thriller #opioidcrisis #legalthriller 🎥Side Effects Are Minimal is a compelling legal thriller based on true events, exposing the corruption of ...
Blueprints of Shades: Overcoming Dark Secrets Through Faith | Author Interview | Episode 118
Blueprints of Shades: Overcoming Dark Secrets Through Faith | Author Interview | Episode 118 🎥In this video, Patricia Monserrate, a speaker, licensed evangelist, and author of Blueprints of Shades, shares her powerful story o...