The Picky Bookworm

Gabe Hargrave is back, folks! He is absolutely one of my favorite and most popular guests! As you know from last week, during Pride Month, all my guests are people who identify on the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Gabe is an author, human being, and absolutely wonderful trans man. If you haven't heard him on the show before, definitely go back and listen to previous episodes! They're so much fun!

If you want to connect with Gabe online, check out his CARRD: gabrielhargravewrites.carrd.co

Link to Deer, Cat, Bunny, Fox Quiz: theharleyjordan.com

Hello, friends! I got to know Steven Andrews along with you guys this week! We hadn't actually met before recording, and it was SO much fun getting to chat with him! During Pride Month, I've chosen to highlight some amazing members of the writing community who identify on the LGBTQ+ spectrum, and my friend Louis was kind enough to recommend Steven to come chat. I'm so glad he did, because Steven's book, That's Me in the Closet, sounds like such an amazing story! It's about his journey from an abusive/neglected childhood, to foster care, and finally to learning about himself as he identified as a bisexual man. He's currently a minister and counselor who aims to help others who have been in the closet to live fully and authentically as themselves.

You can hang out with Steven online on Facebook and Instagram, using the handle 1actualyou. I hope you enjoy today's episode and be sure to let me know in the Q&A poll what you think about it!

Until Next Time, Friends!

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Sandra Zambo is one of my oldest friends, and when we were chatting recently, we discovered that we've both started businesses around the same time! So, today's episode is a little different. Because Sandra's business is more brick and mortar, and mine is online, we've decided to discuss the differences and similarities between the two types of businesses, and what branding and marketing means to our types of business. I got to brag a little bit, and Sandra got to talk about one of her favorite subjects: hypnotherapy and what sets her soul on fire. I hope you enjoy today's episode, because we had a fantastic time! Our biggest takeaway from today's episode: find what sets your soul on fire and do that with all your heart. If you're interested in learning more about Sandra or her business, check out wildflowershypnotherapy.com, or wildflowershypnotherapy on instagram. Until Next Time, Friends!

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoy today’s episode! J.C. Murphey and I had such a fun chat, despite technical issues. We had to restart recording twice, so there are a couple gaps in recording, but hopefully things move smoothly other than that.

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Hello, friends new and old! I hope you enjoy this new episode of The Picky Bookworm podcast! Reed Westgate and I had a blast talking about his two trilogies, the fact that his daughter pushed him into finishing his books, and how humbling it is to learn lessons from your kids. I hope you enjoy!

Until Next Time, Friends!

Syntell Smith joins me this week on the picky bookworm podcast, and we had such a good time! Syntell is a proofreading client of mine, and when I worked on book two of his series, Call Numbers, I knew I needed to have him on. He's such a nice guy, and has some really great advice for new authors, so be sure to listen to the end!

I'll have show notes up some time soon, so be sure to watch for those, and in the meantime, feel free to binge some past episodes! I promise you won't be disappointed. Until Next Time, Friends!

I absolutely loved having LC Son on the podcast this week! She and I met a while ago, but it wasn't until after I had the chance to read Beautiful Nightmare, her debut book, on Netgalley. I loved the book, and I loved getting to ask her questions I've always had about the book, such as "why does Damina have such BAD boundaries?!" and I REALLY loved that she answered my question! it was so much fun having her on, so I hope you head to LC's website, lcsonbooks.com, as well as Amazon to grab her books! Have fun and Until Next Time, friends!

this episode is sponsored by: LaCost, the Evolution of Jason by Patrick Rizio. You can find this book, as well as the next in the trilogy, on amazon. Link is an affiliate link. I'll receive a commission from your purchase, at no extra cost to you!

Steve Westenra is back with The Picky Bookworm for another fun-filled episode! I adore having Steve on the show, because he is such a joy to talk to, and he has such amazing insights into the world of books, writing, and publishing. I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I did!

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Many of you know Gabe Hargrave from other episodes on The Picky Bookworm, but today he's back with something different! I have been off on various adventures the past couple weeks, and needed someone to fill in. Luckily, Gabe was free and able to step in when I needed him. I treasure his friendship so much, and I hope you enjoy the episode! Keep reading for information on today's guests:

Lou Kemp was such a joy to chat with this week! She's been an author for a long time, and has such amazing advice for her fellow indie authors. Along with some amazing book and author recommendations, this episode is chock full of fun! Enjoy!