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Episodes

April 29, 2024

LIVE with Deborah Roberts! | Episode 98

Join me LIVE on Monday, April 29, 2024, @12 :30 pm EDT with veteran ABC News correspondent and co-anchor of 20/20 Magazine. We will discuss her book, Lessons Learned and Cherished: The Teacher Who Changed My Life.

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April 25, 2024

2024 Interview With Book Bonanza Contest Winner | Episode 97

Join me in talking with Denise C. from Kansas City and check-in with how she's loving the books she's received.

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April 13, 2024

Coast to Coast Romance | Episode 96

Coast to Coast Romance | Episode 96 | Bookaholic - Deirdre Pippins Leah Koch and her sister, Bea Hodges-Koch, are the owners of The Ripped Bodice Bookstore. It is a 100% romance bookstore with locations in Los Angeles and Br...

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April 12, 2024

How Do You Write 31 Books In 14 Days? | Episode 95

How Do You Write 31 Books In 14 Days? | Episode 95 | Bookaholic - Deirdre Pippins Kelly Anne Manuel actually wrote MORE than 31 books in seven days. These books for children. Her books are available in four series: The Ess...

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April 4, 2024

British Publisher, Envelope Books, Styled With Unique, Postage Book Covers | Episode 94

British Publisher, Envelope Books, Styled With Unique, Postage Book Covers | Episode 94 Stephen Games, director of British publisher, Envelope Books, designs unique postage styled book covers. These unique book covers with in...

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March 22, 2024

Be The Change You Want To See In The World | Episode 93

Be The Change You Want To See In The World | Episode 93 | Bookaholic - Deirdre Pippins EksAyn speaks nationally and has been seen on Forbes.com, Speaker Magazine, TV, various blogs, and podcasts. He is an author of a business...

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March 1, 2024

Breaking Barriers: Unveiling the Unsung Heroines of Branding | FREEBIE ALERT | Episode 90

Bookaholic interviews Kim Derrick Rozdeba about "Breaking Barriers: Unveiling the Unsung Heroines of Branding" He uncovers inspiring stories of entrepreneurial women brand leaders. Explore the gender perspective in branding ...

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Feb. 6, 2024

Aaxel Author Services helps authors to navigate publishing and their stories stand out | Episode 89

In the latest episode of the Bookaholic podcast, host Deirdre welcomes Alexa Nazaro, the president of Aaxel Author Services, to explore a range of services aimed to assist struggling writers and avid readers who aspire to aut...

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Jan. 22, 2024

Booktube Newbie Tag | I'm cheating a little | Bookaholic - Deirdre Pippins

Booktube Newbie | Tag | I'm cheating a little | Bookaholic - Deirdre Pippins I am behind. I just learned about the #booktubenewbietag ! I'm cheating a little because my podcast has been up since 2021 but I did not know ther...

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Oct. 10, 2023

Near Death Experience Changed Her Life Trajectory | Episode 88

Kathy J. Forti, Ph.D. was born in Chicago, Illinois. She is a clinical psychologist with degrees from New York University in Journalism and graduate degrees from Old Dominion University in psychology. She is author to the fic...

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Aug. 21, 2023

LEARN THE BIGGEST AND MOST COMMON MISTAKE THAT AUTHORS MAKE | Episode 87

LEARN THE BIGGEST AND MOST COMMON MISTAKE THAT AUTHORS MAKE | Bookaholic - Deirdre Pippins Bret Ridgway is a 25-year veteran of the book publishing and speaking world. He is an 8-time author, including #1 bestsellers "Mistake...

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Aug. 21, 2023

Surrendering Your To-Do List to Find True Purpose and Joy | Bookaholic - Deirdre Pippins

Surrendering Your To-Do List to Find True Purpose and Joy with Margaret Agard! | Bookaholic - Deirdre Pippins Join us in this highly recommended episode as we welcome a popular podcast guest, award-winning author, and keynote...

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Aug. 15, 2023

Inside the Warzone: A Thrilling Journey with Author Gary Edgington | Episode 85

Inside the Warzone: A Thrilling Journey with Author Gary Edgington | Inside the Warzone: A Thrilling Journey with Author Gary Edgington | Episode 85 Join the Bookaholic podcast as we talk to Gary Edgington author of Outside T...

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Aug. 2, 2023

The Ugly Truth Behind Cancer: A Journey of Laughter, Heartbreak, and Triumph | Episode 84

In this episode, we are honored to have Edward Miskie, a musical theatre actor, singer, and author of the compelling memoir, "Cancer, Musical Theatre, & Other Chronic Illnesses." Edward takes us on an emotional journey throug...

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June 11, 2023

Author and Marketing Guru Helps Others From Mindless Behaviors | Episode 81

#marketingguru #selfhelp #socialactivists Beatrice Adenodi is a marketing guru, awareness advocate, and founder/CEO of Mirror Ink, a business consulting firm based in Minneapolis. As a first-generation Nigerian American immig...

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June 11, 2023

Hope and Determination Can Be Found Even With Those Who Are Seriously Ill | Episode 82

#terminallyill #youngadult #graphicmemoir SUNSHINE, a young adult graphic memoir written and illustrated by National Book Award finalist Jarrett J. Krosoczka, is Jarrett’s account of being a teen counselor at Camp Sunshine in...

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May 24, 2023

Read Your Way Through the 90s | Episode 80

Read your way through the 1990s with the mystery and thriller that is character-driven and set in the 90s on the east coast. Manifest Destiny with Nick, the main character. His father was murdered when he was a teen. This se...

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May 17, 2023

Bookaholic - Helping You Find Your Next Read with Author Interviews | Book News and Book Reviews

Have you ever walked into a bookstore or the library and felt instantly overwhelmed? I’m Deirdre AKA Bookaholic. I have had a love for reading ever since I learned how. I am passionate about most genres, reading multiple bo...

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May 16, 2023

Bartender, Pastor, Writer-Get Your Wisdom on Paper | Episode 79

#bartender #pastor #writer Josh Kelley is a traditionally published author, novelist, and ghostwriter/collaborative author with 17 books. After 15 years as a pastor, he became a bartender to focus on writing. When COVID put h...

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May 10, 2023

From Homeless to Harvard and AI Innovator to Author, Meet Guy Morris | Episode 78

Guy Morris has led an extraordinary life. After escaping an abusive childhood at age 13 to become a homeless runaway, Guy worked alongside migrant workers before he earned three degrees by age 27, including acceptance to Harv...

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May 8, 2023

From Ideas to Reality: Transform Fantasy and Sci-Fi Stories w/a World-Building Coach | Episode 77

Andrew Wall is a book coach and world-building consultant who works with fantasy and science-fiction authors to take their stories from ideas to reality. He offers coaching services, designs digital products, and records cour...

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May 7, 2023

Transforming Our Planet: The Power of Self-Actualization | Episode 76

Ian Williams is an author, speaker, and business advisor. As an author and speaker, his work focuses primarily on personal development and spiritual maturation. As a business advisor, he works primarily with mission-driven or...

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May 6, 2023

Chilling Tale of The Silent Count - A Climate Fiction Thriller Leaving You Breathless | Episode 75

E.A. Smiroldo is a nuclear engineer with a creative streak. She’s also a Washington Area Music Association Award-nominated singer-songwriter and has won prizes in writing competitions sponsored by the Bethesda Literary Festiv...

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April 25, 2023

Let's Talk About Saving The World with Author, Brian Selznick | Episode 74

#earthday #climatechange #nature Brian Selznick began his career as a bookseller at Eeyore's Books for Children in New York City and has worked as a puppeteer and a set designer. His books have sold millions of copies, garner...

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