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'If your dreams don't scare you, there're not big enough.'

BONUS EPISODE OF IJUSTREADTHISBOOK--THE PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY 'READ THE NARRATIVE BOOK BOX' BY SHERONA.

Its Juneteenth and I'm highlighting a small black/women-owned business, 'Read the Narrative.'

"'Read the Narrative' is a unique book subscription service that features books from diverse authors and genres."

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I got introduced to Sherona by my current friend and her classmate from high school--oh the joy of friendships. LURV.

When you're thinking about starting your own business, REMEMBER: you have to be own number one fan, passion is everything, celebrate the small victories, sharing is caring, AND I'M ROOTING FOR YOU.

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ijustreadthisbook--the podcasts FIRST fantasy novel + fantasy and middle grade author KAMILLA BENKO.

I met Kamilla during 2024 Indy Indie Bookstore Crawl and as you'll listen she is such a delight and apart of my writing community (bbfs pending lol)

After talking her latest novel 'The Unicorn Legacy: Tangled Magic,' Kamilla offers some insight into her inspirations, current reads, writing process + advice, etc.

Book two, 'The Unicorn Legacy: Wild Magic' April 2025

Next regularly scheduled episode on THURSDAY JUNE 27 'Yellowface' by RF Kuang

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Hour long gush fest about Kristina Forest's 'The Partner Plot' as well as some tidbits about 'The Love Lyric' and writing and publishing.

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HAPPY INDIE APRIL.

Indie April: celebration where folks commit to sharing, buying, reading and reviewing indie books all month long.

When TikTok breeds friendship and community.

This episode is all about DJ Murphy, her debut 'Lipsticks and Camera Clicks,' her writing journey and how 'Lipsticks and Camera Clicks' came to fruition.

DJ TikTok: books.candles.fantasy

DJ instagram: d.j.murphywrites

Also provided: author marketing tips, future goals and what's next in DJ Murphy writing career.

THURSDAY MAY 30, ijustreadthisbook--the podcasts first fantasy and middle grade novel WITH FANTASY AND MIDDLE GRADE AUTHOR, Kamilla Benko: 'The Unicorn Legacy: Tangled Magic.'

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BONUS EPISODE OF IJUSTREADTHISBOOK--THE PODCAST WITH THE FOUNDER OF THE SILENT BOOK CLUB DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS CHAPTER, Kelsey Jones:)

Somethings Silent Book Club, ALL THINGS SILENT BOOK CLUB DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS.

The weekend I keep bringing up was the inaugural Indy Indie Bookstore Crawl--it was expensive and wonderful.

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WARNING WARNING WARNING!!!!!!!!!! Listen at your own risk.

Finishing H.D.'s series and any other rants about her books. I wish her a successful and long lasting career but I am not the reader for dark romance.

Olivia and I talk happiness, readers guilt and social media.

THURSDAY APRIL 25, 2024 new episode of ijustreadthisbook--the podcast 'Lipsticks and Camera Clicks' by DJ Murphy WITH DJ MURPHY.

Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on BONUS episodes. There will be at least one in April. Stay tuned.

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HAPPY LEAP DAY

A very special episode of ijustreadthisbook--the podcast hosted by the L of pairthisbookwith on instagram.

In case you didn't know, ijustreadthisbook--the podcast founder and host, Taylor J. Bridgeforth is a NOVELIST and you get to here all things, writing/publishing/inspo, etc in the episode RIGHT NOW!

Debut novel: 'Better Luck Next Time'

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Accompany novella: 'Coming Up Dana' available March 4, 2024

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I'm so lucky to have Olivia's friendship, this entire episode makes me smile.

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'That dream was planted in your heart for a reason.'

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I'm probably the only one who missed Movie Rant Monday and that's why I host my own podcast to cater to myself (and hope everyone likes it;)).

Mean Girls (2024) was.....

Thanks for joining me Kenz.

The accompanying novella 'Coming Up Dana' to my debut 'Better Luck Next Time' is available for pre-order and out via e-book only MONDAY MARCH 4, 2024.

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This episode of ijustreadthisbook--the podcast is three years in the making as (once Olivia and I realized we were book people) 'Haunting Adeline' was the first book she recommended.

About this epsiode:

-2024 will be me and Christina Lauren's third friendship anniversary.

-'Satan's Affair' recap.

-You can say/do anything about me but my nieces and dog are off limits. Don't initiate my wrath.

-ijustreadthisbook--the podcast is more than books, love that for me.

-Olivia book recs: 'Sin' series by S.J. Tilly, and 'Ravenhood' series by Kate Steward.

-Currently reading:

Tay 'Techinically Yours' by Denise Williams

Olivia 'Kingdom of Ash' by Sarah J. Maas

Next epsiode of ijustreadthisbook--the podcast, full length interview of my debut novel 'Better Luck Next Time' THURSDAY FEBRUARY 29.

Pre-order 'Better Luck Next Time' accompany novella 'Coming Up Dana' available Monday March 4, 2024, https://books2read.com/u/318vwl.

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