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

| Guest Highlight |

John is a long-time public relations and crisis communications consultant, author of a non-fiction business book, and a corporate ghostwriter. His debut novel, The Bystander, has received numerous awards and was released back in September of 2025.

| Where to Connect |

To learn more about John, check him out on social media!

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ByJohnDavid
• X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnpdavid
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/miamipublicrelations
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byjohndavid/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpdavid/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@john.p..david
• Substack: https://byjohndavid.substack.com/

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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Matt Thomas.

| Guest Highlight |

Matt built a thirty year, award winning executive career in software engineering on a Liberal Arts degree in critical literary theory. An avid outdoorsman and conservationist, Matt’s poetry explores the power of awareness to illuminate meaning in our daily lives and reconnect us with nature.

| Where to Connect |

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

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattthomaspoetry
• Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mattthomaspoetry

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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Kayla Branstetter.

| Guest Highlight |

Kayla is a published writer, an award-winning artist, and TEDx speaker from Missouri. She has a passion for breaking through barriers to achieve gender equality and amplifying marginalized voices. Her forthcoming nonfiction book, Don’t Be an Athena where women tell their stories about abortion, birth, and infertility, is scheduled to be released on July 20th, 2026.

| Where to Connect |

To learn more about Kayla, go to https://kaylabranstetter.wordpress.com/ or by following her social media pages.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-branstetter
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaylabranstetter87
• X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaylaBranstett4

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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Andrea Ledew.

| Guest Highlight |

Andrea is the author of Polemics: Political Poetry & Prose. This collection is designed to resurrect Americans' love for their country, even during this chaotic and tumultuous era.

| Where to Connect |

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

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrea.ledew?
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• Pinterest: https://pin.it/4FmL9bGdJ
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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-ledew-b48400148
• Threads: https://threads.net/@andrealedew
• Substack: https://andrealedew.substack.com/

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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Travis Johns.

| Guest Highlight |

Travis is a writer, director, producer, and actor, from the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee, whose work centers on intimate, performance‑driven stories about race, family, and desire. He has appeared in over 60 Film/TV shows, and in the Broadway national tour of “To Kill A Mockingbird.” His debut novel, The Used Parts of Jimbo Winslow, was published in 2026.

| Where to Connect |

To learn more about Travis and his work, go to https://travisjohns.net/ or by following his social media pages.

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravisjohns/
• Threads: https://www.threads.com/@thetravisjohns

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For inquiries and collaborations, email me at: [email protected]

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

| Guest Highlight |

Richard has been a published writer since 1972, and a professional writer since 1980. Today he is an award-winning author and popular national speaker on the topics of grief, bereavement and healing, and overcoming obstacles.

| Where to Connect |

To learn more about Richard, go to http://www.richardballo.com/ or follow his Instagram page.

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.ballo.author

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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Bryan Prosek.

| Guest Highlight |

Bryan is a multi-genre author writing thrillers, mysteries, and science fiction, with four published novels exploring everything from dystopian futures and time-altering technology to suspense-driven mysteries and action thrillers.

| Where to Connect |

To learn more about Bryan and his books, go to https://www.bryankprosek.com/ or by following his social media pages.

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JQbK4Vb1P/?mibextid=wwXIfr
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryank.prosek?igsh=Y3JzYjFhN3R0MjRh&utm_source=qr
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bryanprosek?_r=1&_t=ZS-96iIqK03NYI

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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Alexander Osterman.

| Guest Highlight |

Alexander is a licensed psychotherapist, private practice owner, and author of Quit Evading: A Therapist’s Field Manual for Men in Drift. After surviving cancer and rebuilding his own life from personal collapse through sobriety, discipline, fatherhood, and responsibility, he now helps men stop evading their lives and become stronger, clearer, and more capable.

| Where to Connect |

To learn more about Alexander, go to https://alexanderosterman.com/ or by following his social media platforms.

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderosterman/
• Threads: https://www.threads.com/@alexanderosterman?hl=en

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

| Guest Highlight |

Ryan grew up in a small town and was a frequent visitor to the local library, where he read a variety of thrillers, sci-fi, and horror. The influence of those stories, along with his own overactive imagination, eventually led him to start crafting his own stories. These include the Xavier Greene Thriller Series, several horror-themed short stories available for free on his website, and a brand-new sci-fi thriller, Terrestrial.

| Where to Connect |

To learn more about Ryan, go to https://ryan-mcginnis.com/ or by following his social media platforms.

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanmcginniswriter/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryansnd/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiNSLwYBFLyuAZ-NvTg-ecw
• Threads: https://www.threads.com/@ryansnd
• Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17225070.Ryan_McGinnis

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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Brad Elder.

| Guest Highlight |

Brad is an author of thriller novels. He is the CEO of Select Title and a licensed attorney in the state of Texas. His first novel, Recoil of Justice, is available now!!

| Where to Connect |

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

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brad.elder.71/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-elder-a8b1352b/

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