Meet Author Jessica Jude, who is busy writing fantastic posh romances at 4:30 in the morning while all of you are still in REM. Jessica talks about her books set in the fictitious Wesbourne, and we get into her new release, King of Obsession, a rock star romance/fake dating trope with the imperfect but endearing Rhett and Saylor.

Learn more about Jessica and purchase her books here:

https://www.jessicajude.comhttp://instagram.com/jessicajudebookshttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Jessica-Jude/author/B0DF36JBS7

It's Meemaw Music Monday! Today I'm joined by my friend Sarah Sparrows as we accomplish the impossible task of listing our top 5 female rock vocalists. Sarah and I learn from each other every time we talk, and this visit is no exception!

Chime in and let us know how close we got to your top 5 Female Rock Vocalists.

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I had an insightful chat with author Laurie S. Jacobson about her book, "Unexpected Awakening: 22 Days at a Buddhist Monastery Freed Me From Abuse." Laurie discusses how her life changed when she took a brave step and escaped to a silent retreat, and how she was able to find the strength and courage to leave an unhealthy relationship and find her way to joy in her life.

Learn more about Laurie at Laurie S. Jacobson

You can purchase her book at Unexpected Awakening: 22 Days at a Buddhist Monastery Freed Me from Abuse: Jacobson, Laurie S.: 9798991692311: Amazon.com: Books

What a blast to chat with Mia Phifer of Mia Phifer Consulting about running successful Democratic political campaigns and coaching potential candidates. I've long admired Mia, who grew up in the same small Southern Illinois town that I did, and I was excited to talk about what it takes to coach potential political candidates (at every level) and the evolution of running campaigns.

Visit Mia's website at Campaign & Fundraising Consulting | Mia Phifer & AssociatesYou can sign up for one of Mia's November Candidate Coaching Sessions at Coaching | Free Video Sessions | Mia Phifer & Associates

The Happy Meemaw Reads is back with a conversation with Author Dee Armstrong. I loved meeting Dee and learning about how she became a writer, the inspiration for her Twin Springs series, and a preview of the release of her new book, Haunted by a Broken Oath, available on Nov. 11.

Enjoy our conversation and Dee's books - thanks for listening!

Learn more about Dee's work at www.deearmstrong.com

My friend Tricia Wolfrey of the Rappahannock Chapter of American Red Cross joins me this week to discuss fire safety. October is always Fire Safety Month as we prepare for the change of seasons and the holidays. Take a listen and be sure to double check all of the tips that will keep you and your family safe!

Thanks for listening!

Learn more about American Red Cross Fire Safety at Home Fire Prevention & Safety Tips | American Red Cross

Donate to American Red Cross at Donate Now - Online Donations | American Red Cross

Learn more about getting involved and becoming an American Red Cross volunteer at How To Volunteer | American Red Cross

Welcome to the first Meemaw Music Monday!

The inaugural episode features my friends Mary and Julie as we discuss our top 5 Billy Joel songs. You may remember from a past The Happy Meemaw episode that we became friends as pen pals when we were kids, and our love of the Piano Man drew us together. We were challenged to only feature 5 songs each, but the discussion was fun.

Thanks for listening!

This week I have the pleasure of chatting with Miriam Niemi, executive director of the Love Thy Neighbor food pantry in King George County, VA, about the organization and its service to our local community. Miriam talks about the evolution of the non-profit organization, the need for donations and volunteers, and the ways the pantry serves our neighbors.

Thanks for listening!

Learn more about Love Thy Neighbor at Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry | Community Food Pantry | King George, VA, USA

Donate to Love Thy Neighbor here: Donate | Love Thy Neighbor Community Food Pantry | King George, VA

Purchase from LTN's Amazon Wish List at Amazon.com

Happy Friday! This week's The Happy Meemaw Reads features a chat with author David Gorman, who's penned several books in the series Waldameer Mystery Files. The books are geared towards kids ages 8 - 12 and feature siblings solving mysteries in an amusement park. I loved hearing David's story and I think you will too!

Check out David's books at Author David Gorman | Children's Books Set at Waldameer in Erie, PA

Thanks for listening!

I'm joined this week by Mike Byle, owner of CB Train Junction, who took his lifelong love of trains, pursued a career working on advancements in train advancement and safety, and after retirement, found himself a business owner of a great train store in Colonial Beach, VA. Mike talks about his childhood, his rewarding career, and the hobby that has become a store the entire community can share.

Thanks for listening!

Visit Mike's store at Meet the Conductor Mike Byle | Model Trains and Supplies | CB Train Junction