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On today’s show we hear a passage from A.K. Kuykendall's story, The Confessional. WARNING, this show contains graphic and sensitive material! 

After the story, A.K. and I have a powerful, passionate interview about his story, life, and the most important thing of all, our children.

You can find The Confessional here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PGTS8LC/

And A.K. recommends you visit: https://www.facebook.com/REDBUTTONS/

Thank you so much to all of you listening, you are the reason I’m doing this, to share my love of story with all of you. If you enjoyed this episode, please click subscribe, so that you can hear another great episode next week. The Raven is sponsored by my friends at Creative Edge publicity.

Look for them on their website at www.creative-edge.services

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If you enjoyed the story reading today, and you’d like to hear more stories narrated by me, check out the Tales From The Canyons Of The Damned on Audible, each issue has four to five great short stories, and they’re all narrated by yours truly. https://www.audible.com/pd/B07MXQMK95/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-140415&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_140415_pd_us

In addition to narrating stories, I also write them, and I have five full-length novels available now. If you’d like to check out my writing, head on over to my website at www.jnlavelle.comand see what you think.

For those of you who have supported me on Patreon, you’ll find some great bonus material. If you haven’t connected with me on Patreon, you can find me at patreon.com/jasonlavelle, where for only a few dollars a month, you can support the show and let me know that you enjoy it. In return, you will have access to additional stories and discussions, author Q&As, and personal and professional updates from me. Music for this episode was composed and performed by Max and Alyssa Blumer. Thank you again, and I’ll see you next week.

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Tosca Lee is back on the show! I'm so excited to share this episode. Tosca is one of my favorite thriller writers, and I've been lucky enough to have her on The Raven twice. We have a great talk about her new thriller, A Single Light, and as you know I like to do, I may have gotten a little deep with the conversation. Pop in your earbuds and enjoy the show!

Check out all of Tosca's hits here: https://toscalee.com

Thank you so much to all of you listening, you are the reason I’m doing this, to share my love of story with all of you. If you enjoyed this episode, please click subscribe, so that you can hear another great episode next week. The Raven is sponsored by my friends at Creative Edge publicity.

Look for them on their website at www.creative-edge.services

Creative Edge:  Your Brand, Your Future

If you enjoyed the story reading today, and you’d like to hear more stories narrated by me, check out the Tales From The Canyons Of The Damned on Audible, each issue has four to five great short stories, and they’re all narrated by yours truly. https://www.audible.com/pd/B07MXQMK95/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-140415&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_140415_pd_us

In addition to narrating stories, I also write them, and I have five full-length novels available now. If you’d like to check out my writing, head on over to my website at www.jnlavelle.com and see what you think.

Music for this show was provided by Max and Alyssa Blumer.

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It was another great night for a show at the Hazel B. Hayes auditorium at the Herrick District Library with nonfiction author John Kozak. John is a wonderful storyteller, and his book, Through The Eyes Of Rose, is a compelling and eye opening journey through Russian occupied Czechoslovakia, and his mother's flight to freedom.

Find John's wonderful book here: https://www.amazon.com/Through-Eyes-Rose-Mothers-Freedom/dp/0595456219

Thank you so much to all of you listening, you are the reason I’m doing this, to share my love of story with all of you. If you enjoyed this episode, please click subscribe, so that you can hear another great episode next week.

The Raven is sponsored by my friends at Creative Edge publicity.

Look for them on their website at www.creative-edge.services

Creative Edge:  Your Brand, Your Future

If you enjoyed the story reading today, and you’d like to hear more stories narrated by me, check out the Tales From The Canyons Of The Damned on Audible, each issue has four to five great short stories, and they’re all narrated by yours truly. https://www.audible.com/pd/B07MXQMK95/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-140415&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_140415_pd_us

In addition to narrating stories, I also write them, and I have five full-length novels available now. If you’d like to check out my writing, head on over to my website at www.jnlavelle.com and see what you think.

For those of you who have supported me on Patreon, you’ll find some great bonus material. If you haven’t connected with me on Patreon, you can find me at patreon.com/jasonlavelle, where for only a few dollars a month, you can support the show and let me know that you enjoy it. In return, you will have access to additional stories and discussions, author Q&As, and personal and professional updates from me.

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It was a beautiful night for a show at the Hazel B. Hayes auditorium at the Herrick District Library with the fabulous Kimberly Stuart! Kimberly is hilarious and heartfelt as she gives us the scoop on her novel, Heart Land

Check out Kimberly's impressive body of work here: https://www.kimberlystuart.com

Thank you so much to all of you listening, you are the reason I’m doing this, to share my love of story with all of you. If you enjoyed this episode, please click subscribe, so that you can hear another great episode next week. The Raven is sponsored by my friends at Creative Edge publicity.

Look for them on their website at www.creative-edge.services

Creative Edge:  Your Brand, Your Future

If you enjoyed the story reading today, and you’d like to hear more stories narrated by me, check out the Tales From The Canyons Of The Damned on Audible, each issue has four to five great short stories, and they’re all narrated by yours truly. https://www.audible.com/pd/B07MXQMK95/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-140415&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_140415_pd_us

In addition to narrating stories, I also write them, and I have five full-length novels available now. If you’d like to check out my writing, head on over to my website at www.jnlavelle.com and see what you think.

For those of you who have supported me on Patreon, you’ll find some great bonus material. If you haven’t connected with me on Patreon, you can find me at patreon.com/jasonlavelle, where for only a few dollars a month, you can support the show and let me know that you enjoy it. In return, you will have access to additional stories and discussions, author Q&As, and personal and professional updates from me.

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On today's show we meet another fantastic author from across the pond, Myk Pilgrim. Myk reads us two short horror stories that really embody his love of rabbits. Be sure to stick around for the interview, Myk is a very funny guy and we have a great chat. LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED, this episode contains sensitive and hilarious material.

Check out all of Myk's projects below.

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At last, she's finally come on The Raven! My good friend, and extraordinary author, Katie Salidas is on the show with a special LIVE appearance at the Herrick District Library!

Check out Katie's wonderful books here: www.katiesalidas.com

Thank you so much to all of you listening, you are the reason I’m doing this, to share my love of story with all of you. If you enjoyed this episode, please click subscribe, so that you can hear another great episode next week. The Raven is sponsored by my friends at Creative Edge publicity.

Look for them on their website at www.creative-edge.services

Creative Edge:  Your Brand, Your Future

If you enjoyed the story reading today, and you’d like to hear more stories narrated by me, check out the Tales From The Canyons Of The Damned on Audible, each issue has four to five great short stories, and they’re all narrated by yours truly. https://www.audible.com/pd/B07MXQMK95/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-140415&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_140415_pd_us

In addition to narrating stories, I also write them, and I have five full-length novels available now. If you’d like to check out my writing, head on over to my website at www.jnlavelle.com and see what you think.

For those of you who have supported me on Patreon, you’ll find some great bonus material. If you haven’t connected with me on Patreon, you can find me at patreon.com/jasonlavelle, where for only a few dollars a month, you can support the show and let me know that you enjoy it. In return, you will have access to additional stories and discussions, author Q&As, and personal and professional updates from me.

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We have a wonderful and different show for you today. Author Karina Kantas is on the show with a selection on her flash fiction and a very powerful poem. I was honored to read her work, and I am very glad to share it with you all!

To find all of Karina's work, follow this link: http://bit.ly/KarinaKantas

Find her on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/ExplosiveWriter/

Be sure to check out all of our great episodes at www.theravenpodcast.com

Thank you so much to all of you listening, you are the reason I’m doing this, to share my love of story with all of you. If you enjoyed this episode, please click subscribe, so that you can hear another great episode next week.

The Raven is sponsored by my friends at Creative Edge publicity.

Look for them on their website at www.creative-edge.services

Creative Edge:  Your Brand, Your Future

If you enjoyed the story reading today, and you’d like to hear more stories narrated by me, check out the Tales From The Canyons Of The Damned on Audible, each issue has four to five great short stories, and they’re all narrated by yours truly. https://www.audible.com/pd/B07MXQMK95/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-140415&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_140415_pd_us

In addition to narrating stories, I also write them, and I have five full-length novels available now. If you’d like to check out my writing, head on over to my website at www.jnlavelle.com and see what you think.

For those of you who have supported me on Patreon, you’ll find some great bonus material. If you haven’t connected with me on Patreon, you can find me at patreon.com/jasonlavelle, where for only a few dollars a month, you can support the show and let me know that you enjoy it. In return, you will have access to additional stories and discussions, author Q&As, and personal and professional updates from me.

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It was a beautiful night for a show at the Hazel B. Hayes auditorium at the Herrick District Library with the phenomenal Tosca Lee! The first few minutes are a tad loud due to a sensitive microphone. We have a great talk about Tosca's new thriller, The Line Between.

Check out Tosca's impressive body of work here: https://toscalee.com

Thank you so much to all of you listening, you are the reason I’m doing this, to share my love of story with all of you. If you enjoyed this episode, please click subscribe, so that you can hear another great episode next week. The Raven is sponsored by my friends at Creative Edge publicity.

Look for them on their website at www.creative-edge.services

Creative Edge:  Your Brand, Your Future

If you enjoyed the story reading today, and you’d like to hear more stories narrated by me, check out the Tales From The Canyons Of The Damned on Audible, each issue has four to five great short stories, and they’re all narrated by yours truly. https://www.audible.com/pd/B07MXQMK95/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-140415&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_140415_pd_us

In addition to narrating stories, I also write them, and I have five full-length novels available now. If you’d like to check out my writing, head on over to my website at www.jnlavelle.com and see what you think.

For those of you who have supported me on Patreon, you’ll find some great bonus material. If you haven’t connected with me on Patreon, you can find me at patreon.com/jasonlavelle, where for only a few dollars a month, you can support the show and let me know that you enjoy it. In return, you will have access to additional stories and discussions, author Q&As, and personal and professional updates from me.

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Poetry lovers unite! On this episode I have poet and novelist J.D. Estrada! In addition to being a wonderful poet, J.D. is also a beautiful person, and it was a joy speaking with him. On this special episode, J.D. reads us a selection of his poems, then we have a great discussion about poetry, writing, and life.

Check out J.D.'s work here: https://www.amazon.com/JD-Estrada/e/B00CP4834O?

Be sure to read his wonderful blog here: http://jdestradawriter.blogspot.com

Check out all of our great episodes at www.theravenpodcast.com

Thank you so much to all of you listening, you are the reason I’m doing this, to share my love of story with all of you. If you enjoyed this episode, please click subscribe, so that you can hear another great episode next week.

The Raven is sponsored by my friends at Creative Edge publicity.

Look for them on their website at www.creative-edge.services

Creative Edge:  Your Brand, Your Future

If you enjoyed the story reading today, and you’d like to hear more stories narrated by me, check out the Tales From The Canyons Of The Damned on Audible, each issue has four to five great short stories, and they’re all narrated by yours truly. https://www.audible.com/pd/B07SRVX154/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-154432&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_154432_pd_us

In addition to narrating stories, I also write them, and I have five full-length novels available now. If you’d like to check out my writing, head on over to my website at www.jnlavelle.com and see what you think.

For those of you who have supported me on Patreon, you’ll find some great bonus material. If you haven’t connected with me on Patreon, you can find me at patreon.com/jasonlavelle, where for only a few dollars a month, you can support the show and let me know that you enjoy it. In return, you will have access to additional stories and discussions, author Q&As, and personal and professional updates from me.

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On today's show we meet a wonderful author from across the pond, Pippa Bailey. Pippa is an author, a podcaster, and an audiobook narrator. She brings her story, Abyssal Fluid to life for us on the show, and it is fantastic. Be sure to stick around for the interview, it's lots of fun.

For more info on Pippa and all of her endeavors, check out her bio and links below. As always, thank you for listening!