Doing the right thing can change a life, but it can also come with consequences. In her memoir, Angel on a Bridge, author Becca Moore shares how childhood trauma, family sacrifice, football, court battles, and public criticism shaped her understanding of courage and responsibility. Becca grew up in a home with an abusive father and … Read more
What if no one is coming to save you—and that realization becomes the beginning of your power? In this episode of Books That Make You, award-winning author and entrepreneur Debbie Bishop joins the show to discuss PILLYWIGGIN: AWAKENING, an epic fantasy adventure that blends fey worlds, hidden realms, dragon danger, martial arts, friendship, resilience, and … Read more
https://youtu.be/Lg-pLotgPCc Success does not always mean ease. For many high-achieving professionals, the outside story looks impressive: degrees, promotions, leadership roles, strong careers, and full lives. Behind the scenes, however, there may be exhaustion, overwhelm, emotional struggles, procrastination, shame, and the constant feeling that everything is harder than it should be. In this episode, Dr Jennie … Read more
https://youtu.be/KfK90jQ2e9I In The City of the Magicians, author Peter Gribble builds a fantasy world where intelligence, culture, healing, and pacifism are deeply valued. But what happens when those values meet a real and imminent threat? In this episode of Books That Make You, Peter returns to discuss the full scope of his three-book series and … Read more
https://youtu.be/l-xkjty_YjQ Most of us think we know the story of Superman. We know Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Krypton, the cape, and the promise of truth, justice, and the American way. But in The Superman Wars, William Bernhardt reveals that the real story behind Superman’s creation is far more human, painful, and dramatic than the mythology … Read more
In Dominion: Ascension, D.A. Murray builds a dystopian future that doesn’t just invert the familiar—she interrogates what the inversion reveals. The world of Dominion is shaped by control, technology, and a social order where women occupy the highest levels of leadership while men are constrained into roles defined by utility. It’s a premise that can … Read more
From Wall Street to the Village: Dr. Abraham George’s Journey of Purpose What drives someone to walk away from financial success in one of the world’s most powerful industries? For Dr. Abraham George, the answer was rooted in service. In his memoir, Mountains to Cross, Dr. George recounts a remarkable journey from global finance to … Read more
https://youtu.be/flDjSPm5gkE Reimagining the Holidays with Bill Hulseman and His Book six to carry the casket and one to say the mass For many, the holiday season stirs up more than just festive cheer. It’s a time when memories, grief, and identity intersect, often in unexpected ways. Author and ritual designer Bill Hulseman returns to discuss … Read more
https://youtu.be/OWRYyOsN0Hw Inside the Wildly Creative World of Snoodles in Space: Escape from Zoodletraz Author Steven Joseph and illustrator Andy Case aren’t just making children’s books—they’re building universes. Their latest release, Snoodles in Space: Escape from Zoodletraz, blasts readers off into a joyful, noodle-powered world where imagination, teamwork, and toe-tapping tunes rule the day. The fourth … Read more
https://youtu.be/C6EcEdbGuFk When Bill Holst’s mother passed away in 2022, she left behind more than memories, she left a poetic archive of love, loss, and legacy. In their co-written memoir, Alan Hovhaness: Unveiling One of the Great Composers of the 20th Century, Bill steps into the role of curator and storyteller, bringing to life the world … Read more