In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Jessica Danel.

| Guest Highlight |

Through her no-filter memoir "Bucket List from a Redneck Girl" and podcast Jess Saying, Jessica shares raw, hilarious, and heartfelt stories about motherhood, marriage, and starting over—reminding us that life’s messiest moments often make the best stories.

| Where to Connect |

To learn more about Jessica, go to https://jesssaying.net/ or by following her social media pages.

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jessicadanel3
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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jessicadanel4240
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessdanel/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-danel-mba-88970283/
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• Threads: https://www.threads.com/@jessdanel
• Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/VariousAd783/
• Substack: https://jessicadanel.substack.com/

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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Henryk A Kowalczyk.

| Guest Highlight |

Born in Poland and shaped by life under socialism before immigrating to the United States, Henryk brings a perspective few political writers possess. Experience under centralized government, followed by decades of living and working in America, allows him to compare two very different systems without relying on political slogans or emotional rhetoric.

| Where to Connect |

To learn more about Henryk, go to https://www.henrykkowalczyk.com/ or by following his social media pages.

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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Margaret Bryden.

| Guest Highlight |

Margaret is a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, author, and founder of Sage Insight Therapy. She works with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and life transitions. Margaret is the author of How I Understand It: A Bad Poet’s Guide to Mental Health & Resilience, where she introduces “bad poetry” as a powerful, accessible tool for emotional processing and insight.

| Where to Connect |

To learn more about Margaret, go to https://www.sageinsighttherapy.com/ or by following her social media pages.

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586527275910
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sage_insight_therapy/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretbryden

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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Torry Rose.

| Guest Highlight |

Torry knew from a young age that she wanted to be a writer. Growing up in New York, her mother often led her on winding nature walks and whispered tales of her ancestors, the Mississippi Choctaw and African people who spoke the secret language of all living things. Those magical stories took root in her imagination, inspiring the sense of wonder and mystery that breathes through her writings today.

| Where to Connect |

To learn more about Torry, go to https://torryrose.com/.

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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Reese Wilson.

| Guest Highlight |

Reese is a keynote speaker and author of the forthcoming memoir The Black Cup, which she jokingly describes as a psychological thriller disguised as a memoir because readers uncover the truth right alongside her.

| Where to Connect |

To learn more about Reese, go to https://www.unstoppable-life.com/ or by following her social media pages.

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reese.wilson.unstoppable/
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Unstoppable_Bossbabe/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unstoppable_uuuu/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reesewilson22/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unstoppablereese
• Substack: https://substack.com/@reesewi

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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Aaron Ryan.

| Guest Highlight |

Aaron is the prolific Christian IMDb-listed author of the bestselling Dissonance 6-book post-apocalyptic alien invasion saga, the dystopian end times fiction sagas The End and Carbon, the epic space opera Talisman series, the sci-fi thrillers Forecast, The Darkness Within, Blood Echoes, The Phoenix Experiment and The Slide, the children’s book series The Christian Kids Values, Identity & Affirmation Kids Picture Books Series, The Super Ordinary Heroes Kids Picture Books Series, the business reference books The Superhero Anomaly and How to Successfully Self-Publish & Promote Your Independent Book, 6 voiceover business books penned under his former stage name, Joshua Alexander, and many more!

| Where to Connect |

To learn more about Aaron, go to https://authoraaronryan.com/ or by following his social media pages.

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• Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/authoraaronryan/
• Substack: https://substack.com/@authoraaronryan
• Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17360032.Aaron_Ryan

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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Richard Lowe.

| Guest Highlight |

Richard is a professional ghostwriter and bestselling author with 113+ books authored and 54+ ghostwritten for executives, founders, coaches, and public figures. His clients have used their books to raise $30M+ in venture capital, land TEDx invitations, and secure deals with traditional publishers.

| Where to Connect |

To learn more, go to https://thewritingking.com/ or by following his social media pages.

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWritingKingRichard
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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardlowejr/

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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Rich Inman.

| Guest Highlight |

Rich is the author and creator of The Records of Eleshar, an independently published epic fantasy series. As an indie author, Rich personally handles every stage of bringing the series to life, from writing, revising, and editing, to formatting, publishing, and promotion.

| Where to Connect |

To learn more about Rich, go to https://therichinman.com/ or by following his social media pages.

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richinman81/

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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Kay A. Oliver.

| Guest Highlight |

Kay is a dynamic storyteller holding degrees in Radio/TV/Film from California State University, Fullerton, and an MBA in Business. With over 3 decades in entertainment, spanning studios and TV stations, she produced, wrote, and directed films.

| Where to Connect |

To learn more, go to https://kayaoliver.com/ or by following her social media pages.

• Facebook: https://facebook.com/authorkayaoliver
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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The_Hollywood_Gal/
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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Brittany Ranew.

| Guest Highlight |

Brittany is the author of the New Adult Romantasy series, The Fire Prophecies. She enjoys building complex worlds where her relatable characters learn to become the heroes of their own stories and inspire us all to do the same.

| Where to Connect |

To learn more. go to https://www.authorbrittanyranew.com/ or by following her social media.

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brittanyranewauthor
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanyranewauthor
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For inquiries and collaborations, email me at: [email protected]