This is the second part of a fascinating interview with Bibiana Krall and Veronica Cline Barton, the authors of a collaborative project called The Haunted Series. In the previous Gale Hill Radio Hour episode, appropriately titled "Scary Stuff," we shared details about these award-winning books filled with psychological suspense.

In this episode, we turn to other aspects of Bibiana and Veronica's creative output. You'll hear how Veronica published her first book, a cozy mystery, in 2018 and now has eight books in the series with another one underway. She also has two other books, the Hygge & Bisous Holiday Mysteries series, whose main character is Rikkhe St. Claire.

Then you'll hear about Bibiana's Irish Phantom Series, which is gothic and mythological, before delving into a disturbing future with Aether, her series about "the digital world, about artificial intelligence, about a world that has basically left its humanity behind and is so controlled by technology that it loses its way."

Here are links to their sites: Bibiana's and Veronica's.

Finally, writers and would-be writers can learn a lot about writing, collaborating and  publishing from these master storytellers. Hope you enjoy their insights.

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In this episode, venture into the worlds of Bibiana Krall and Veronica Cline Barton, prolific writers on their own and collaborators on the award-winning Haunted Series consisting, so far, of four books each with six spine-tingling tales set around the globe.

Stretch your imagination with these riveting short stories filled with psychological suspense in the styles of Alfred Hitchcock and Daphne du Maurier. No gore, though a lot of paranormal scariness and some madcap elements as well.

Here, you'll learn about the latest book in the series, "Shadow Reflection" (published in September 2023), along with "Wicked Mist," "Tangled Webs" and "Hearth Fires." These tales will take you far and wide, from Big Sur to Mount Kilimanjaro.

To learn more about Bibiana and Veronica and where to purchase these works, please visit their sites.  I bought my books on Amazon.

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This is Kate Jones, here to talk about a brand of socks with style and function.
 
Recently, I came across Sockwell's Essential Comfort line at Dave’s Boot Shop in Petoskey, Michigan. The key component of these socks is merino wool that comes from free-grazing sheep raised in the U.S. In other words, as the packaging notes, the wool comes from "happy sheep."

I bought a pair of non-cushion socks with an attractive “Big Bloom” flower design, which lives up to the company’s stated intent to bring “fresh modern styling to every sock we make.” The socks are super comfortable too.

Visit sockwellusa.com to find out about all the Sockwell lines and also the company's commitment to wellness, sustainability and ethically raised sheep .

If you’re going to Petoskey and want to check out Dave’s Boot Shop, you can find the address and phone number by visiting the store hours page on the website. Sockwell socks weren't on Dave's site when I visited it, but the store doesn't list its entire inventory online.

This is the third in an occasional series that I call GHR Recommends. It's a service of The Gale Hill Radio Hour. The first episode in the series is Ep 62 about my favorite granola; the second is Ep 69 about a stylish and beautifully made robe.  As always, no payment or goods are exchanged for these recommendations.

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This is the second installment of my occasional series, GHR Recommends. It's a service of The Gale Hill Radio Hour. In this episode, I talk about Martinique® Banana Leaf sleepwear produced by Sant and Abel in partnership with CW Stockwell.

I have personal experience with this line thanks to a beautifully crafted summer robe that my husband gave to me as a birthday gift in May.  I love the pattern, which is bright, colorful and also vaguely familiar.

There's a reason that it looks familiar. CW Stockwell is known for its iconic Martinique® Banana Leaf pattern, created in 1942 and still one of the most recognizable wallpaper designs ever produced.

Judging from the fine fabric and details of my robe, Sant and Abel + CW Stockwell has created a line of meticulously made clothing that will last a long time.  I think that's a very good thing.

For more information, please go online to Sant and Abel or CW Stockwell.

To hear the first installment of this series, which is about granola, please go to Gale Hill Radio's episode 62.

One last note: No money or goods were exchanged for this or any GHR Recommends segment. I just recommend what I like. 

My husband, Bernie Jones, shot the accompanying photo on Gale Hill, where we live.

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Venice, flashbacks from another lifetime, the impossible becoming possible. And love and friendship. That's what this episode is all about.

At the heart of it is "Venetian Rhapsody," a novel with a soundtrack about a grand love from another time that reignites in the wondrous City of Canals.

The collaboration behind this project is as magical as the story itself. Suffice to say that its award-winning creators are friends who live on different continents, and they've produced something truly special.

In this episode, you will meet author Tonya Penrose and classical musician David Bazo, who talk about the inspiration for this project, what they've learned from their transcontinental friendship, and so much more. Clearly, it's been a growth experience for both of them, and a fun, satisfying one at that.

As we mention in the episode, the book and the album don't come packaged together because the creators live in two different countries. However, you can order the book and album wherever you buy books and music.

I read the Kindle version of Tonya's novel, which also is available on Amazon, and I purchased David's album on Apple Music. 

Another really good way to purchase both is to go to the creators' sites.  Visit Tonya's website or go directly to David's store page on his site. For the latter, just scroll down a bit and you'll see the links. The album also is available to download from all the streaming services. 

Please enjoy the results of this remarkable collaboration.

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A food and wine extravaganza in Northern Michigan becomes so much more when every friend matters, and everyone's story counts.

Learn more in this short episode inspired by Jackie Stevenson's book, "Someday We'll Live Like Horses: Authentic Presence in Leadership and Life."  

The accompanying photo by Zane DeLong shows two members of the Pebble Ledge Ranch Herd, which Jackie writes about in her book. Many thanks to Jackie for giving us a tour of the ranch where she lives with her husband, Herb, along with six horses and four dogs.

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Chauncey, the friendly and free-spirited feline that showed up on our porch a little over a year ago, loves exploring his self-proclaimed territory. My husband put an AirTag on his collar to track his whereabouts, and Chauncey does trot home when he's called. He's just not a homebody kind of cat.

When we're away on vacation, Aunt Debbie takes care of him. In this episode, I share some of his antics in Chauncey's "own" words. Hope you enjoy hearing about them, and please check the chapter markers for pictures and captions. 

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What can politicians, parents and other leaders learn from horses? Turns out, a lot!

For starters: the lessons include how to listen without judgment and respect differing opinions. And there's much more in this short episode with Jackie Stevenson, who provides leadership training  sessions — with horses — at the ranch where she lives with her husband, Herb, four dogs, and six equine members of the Pebble Ledge Ranch herd.

Each training session has a human facilitator, in addition to Jackie, who guides the trainees in relating to the herd. One of the best facilitators, Jackie says, is Kathy Telban, who has spent a lot of time both in business and with horses, and is now running for city council in her community.

In this episode, Jackie makes it clear that the qualities that Kathy brings to her role as a facilitator are the same qualities that she will bring to public service. 

Jackie also talks about politicians in general, and how some horse sense might help them better serve their constituencies.

To learn more about Jackie's leadership programs or to purchase her book, "Someday We'll Live Like Horses: Authentic Presence in Leadership and Life," please visit the Spirit of Leadership website, where you also can purchase a deck of very cool Horse Spirit Wisdom cards. Jackie's book is available on Amazon as well.

To learn more about Kathy Telban, please visit her campaign website. 

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Please join me in being captivated by Jackie Stevenson, founder and CEO of Spirit of Leadership LLC, as she eloquently describes what can be learned from the planet's oldest living mammals. I'm sure you'll notice my enthusiastic exclamations and appreciative murmurings throughout this short episode.

If you have 10 minutes to spare, you'll learn important lessons about trust and respect, appreciation, cooperation and more. 

My son and I spent three hours with Jackie one summer day. It was fun and  enlightening. Thank you, Jackie, and many thanks to the Pebble Ledge Ranch herd: Majestic, Lucky, Raven, Tikka, Reggie and Toby!

By the way, in 2018, Jackie published a book about members of the herd and the work that they do. Titled "Someday We'll Live Like Horses: Authentic Presence in Leadership and Life," it's available on the Spirit of Leadership website and on Amazon. Jackie also has a beautiful deck of Horse Spirit Wisdom cards, also available on her site.

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Hello, Kate Jones here, bringing you the first of an occasional series called GHR Recommends.  The idea is to use my platform to highlight something that’s exceptional in one way or another, and no money or goods are ever exchanged. I just recommend what I think may be worth your while.

I'm starting off with one of my absolutely favorite products, Witzi's Raw Granola, and for this launch, I'm presenting a short interview with Amy Witzigreuter, founder and owner of the company, to give you a figurative taste of the granola that's become a staple in my pantry.

Amy is the creator of all the granola recipes in the line, and if you want to hear more of her compelling story, please go to Gale Hill Radio's episode 59, titled Raw Magic: Witzi's Granola.

The accompanying photo was taken by my husband, Bernie Jones. It shows my usual breakfast:  Witzi's Lemon Raspberry granola on yogurt. On that particular morning, I added blueberries and strawberries . 

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