In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with John Borden.

| Guest Highlight |

John is an author, public speaker, award-winning strongman competitor, 100- mile-ultramarathon-runner, globally-ranked HIIT athlete, personal trainer, mental health coach and owner of Get Psyched Fitness. He documented the transformative journey and life reclamation process in “Your Mindset is Your Reality.” And through his writing, he asks others to question just how high they can fly.

| Where to Connect |

To learn more about John, go to http://www.getpsychedfitness.com/ or by following his social media pages.

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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Niki Borger.

| Guest Highlight |

Niki is an international writer, actor, and producer, known for her original plays in the Extravaganza Theater Festival in Los Angeles, her award-winning short films "Because I could" and "A Portrayal of a Subtle Suicide", and her personal transformation show "Unlimit Yourself".

| Where to Connect |

Go to https://nikijborger.com/ to learn more about Niki as well as following her on social media pages.

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikijborger

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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Brigid Kennedy.

| Guest Highlight |

Brigid is a debut YA historical fantasy author, violin teacher, and mother whose series OF IRISH MYTHS & INCAN LEGENDS is rooted in real family history spanning two continents and over a hundred years.Her debut novel LOST — The Lost City of Incan Gold launched on St. Patrick's Day 2026 with 75 five-star reviews at 100% rating on Amazon. The series follows the Kennedy family — Irish treasure hunters whose real history includes a great-grandfather who married in Peru in 1910 and disappeared into the Amazon on his final expedition, never to return.

| Where to Connect |

Go to https://www.brigidkennedybooks.com/ to learn more about Brigid or by following her on social media.

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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Terrence Rotering.

| Guest Highlight |

Terrence is the author of the ten book Chronicles Series, Terry gives readers an epic adventure of fantasy, science fiction, and spiritual warfare; following in the footsteps of the giants in all three genres. He retired from the United States Air Force after twenty years of service as a weapon systems officer on fighter aircraft worldwide and fifteen more years at North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).

| Where to Connect |

You can go to https://chroniclesoftrinian.com/ to learn more about Terrence or by following his Facebook page.

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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with John Zachary.

| Guest Highlight |

John an author and former engineering and data analysis professional whose work sits at the intersection of science, history, and philosophical inquiry. His research—what he calls Data-Driven Theology—examines whether structured patterns exist within historical and scriptural records that may point toward predictive design.

| Where To Connect |

Go to https://authorjohnzachary.com/ to learn more or by following John on his social media pages.

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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Louise Harris.

| Guest Highlight |

Louise has owned LAST Research and Editing, but before that, she worked in the journalism field after graduating from University of Maryland College of Journalism in 1989. She has written and edited blogs, Web content, press releases, newsletters, SEO content and manuscripts for both fiction and nonfiction; and writes for online and print publications. Her work has appeared in numerous print and online publications.

| Where to Connect |

Go to https://www.lastresearchandediting.com/ to learn more about Louise as well as following her on social media.

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louise.harris.7315
• X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lastredit
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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Darrell Berry.

| Guest Highlight |

Darrell is retired from the Army, having served in both the enlisted and officer ranks. He has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s in Human resources, and a postgraduate diploma in strategic intelligence from the Defense Intelligence College. He served during the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy area regarding gay service members. He is the author of "Early This Morning" available now through Amazon.

| Where to Connect |

You can go to http://www.dberrybooks.com to learn more!

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Society matched them, but love set them free.

In this episode of Southern Reads, I cover Matched by Ally Condie.

Genre: Young Adult, Dystopian

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

366 pages

CW: 🚫

TW: death

| Brief Summary |

Matched follows Cassia, a teenager living in a tightly controlled society where officials decide everything from careers to relationships. Confident in the system, Cassia believes her best friend Xander is her perfect Match until another boy, Ky, briefly appears on her matching screen, causing her to question the Society’s authority and the life she has always accepted. As her feelings grow and secrets about her world begin to surface, Cassia must choose between safety and freedom, obedience and rebellion, and the comfort of perfection versus discovering the truth for herself.

| Where to Find |

• Amazon
• Barnes & Noble
• Books A Million
• Bookshop.org
• Penguin Random House
• Target
• Walmart

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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Nancy Ensley.

| Guest Highlight |

Across memoirs, fiction, science fiction, mystery, thriller, action, and children’s literature, Nancy's writing reflects the human experience: resilience, faith, family, and the choices that define us. She loves exploring how people overcome challenges, discover strength, and find meaning. She is passionate about translating those insights into stories that resonate with readers and listeners alike.

| Where to Connect |

Go to https://nancyjasinensley.com/ to learn more about Nancy and you can follow her on social media as well.

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-jasin-ensley-841b6472

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In this episode of Southern Reads, I sit down with Michele Defilippo.

| Guest Highlight |

Michele has more than 50 years of experience in book publishing. Her company, 1106 Design, makes it easy for authors to release a top-quality book, keep control of it, and earn more money every time they sell a copy.

| Where to Connect |

If you are interested in working with Michele, go to https://1106design.com/ or by following her social media pages.

• Facebook: https://facebook.com/1106design
• X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/1106design
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQSYNLxoSQDokF7cDiJ27Q
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-defilippo-824247/

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