A Book Podcast That Inspires You, Excites You and Makes You, YOU!

Welcome to the official book podcast of Books That Make You. From interviews with prominent writers and upcoming authors to discussions with book publishers and established industry experts.

The Books That Make You team is dedicated to bringing you the most relevant and information-packed book podcast you can find today. Each episode consists of interviews and discussions with renowned authors that let you in on their philosophies, personal journeys, and lives. Desireé Duffy, the founder of Books That Make You, is your podcast host.

Bibliophiles, we hope you’ll enjoy our conversations about the books in our lives that make us who we are. Fiction and non-fiction fans, you’ll find an array of conversations about book genres like mysteries, thrillers, fantasy, and romance, as well as memoir, self-help, biographies, and more. Writers and publishing industry professionals, we love having you along, too. We’ll chat about the business side on occasion, too.

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Bill Hulseman: Reflections on Identity, Faith, and Moving Forward
https://youtu.be/Odk-WVFt9wQ How do we move forward when our past weighs heavily on us? Bill Hulseman,...
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Inside “Requiem” by John Palisano: A Gothic Sci-Fi Story That Hits Home
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From Mystery Writer to Publishing Mentor: Juliet Clark’s Path to Empowering Authors
https://youtu.be/izFPMKv2Qkc Juliet Clark’s story isn’t your typical publishing tale. Starting with mystery...
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Rediscovering Wonder with Laura Munson’s The Wild Why
https://youtu.be/8_PIv48nBUM In a world that values hustle over stillness, bestselling author Laura Munson...
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Exploring the Arcanum Series with Kelly O’Hearn: A Journey Through Time, Tarot, and Soul Contracts
https://youtu.be/B9z-kVlHOeA In the world of fantasy fiction, the Kelly O’Hearn Arcanum series stands...

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