Reading Between the Words
Hear the inspiration behind each book as authors share why they wrote it, what they hope readers take away, and the personal stories that bring their words to life.
Episodes
July 28, 2025 • 21 mins
Rich LaMonica joins to share his journey as an author and discuss his book "Out of the Darkness," which delves into the impact of PTSD on veterans. He provides an overview of his writing journey and highlights the importance of supporting struggling veterans through personal stories. Rich also talks about his podcast, which extends his advocacy work. The discussion covers book availability, including formats and target audience, as...
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July 12, 2025 • 62 mins
Scott Schilling joins to discuss his book "That Sucks, What Now?" and his experiences during Texas flooding, highlighting resilience in adversity. He shares insights from "90 Second Success Tips" and heart-centered selling, focusing on learning from mentors and continuous growth. Scott explores balancing faith and fear, embracing challenges, and building a legacy. The conversation covers the value of sales, problem-solving, and sha...
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July 9, 2025 • 48 mins
Sara Im shares her harrowing experiences during the Cambodian genocide and the inspiration behind her book. She recounts life before and after the communist regime, her evacuation, and concentration camp struggles. Sara discusses her escape plan, challenges faced, and reuniting with family post-war. She reflects on immigrating to the U.S. and crossing the Thai border. The conversation emphasizes global awareness, the healing power ...
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July 9, 2025 • 33 mins
Nicole Harvick shares her journey from an unexpected mishap with a bull to joining The Change book project. She discusses collaborative writing, balancing responsibilities, and writing for her grandchildren. Nicole emphasizes writing as a healing tool for toxic relationships and personal burdens. She explores anthology benefits, storytelling challenges, and draws inspiration from Les Brown. The episode covers project completion, AI...
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June 29, 2025 • 27 mins
SS Coulter joins to discuss the development of the "Fossa Tales" series and her journey from corporate America to becoming an author. She dives into the creative process behind her books, including illustrations and character development, and shares how personal experiences shape her writing. The conversation covers future plans for the series, including a subscription model and educational activities for children both offline and ...
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June 29, 2025 • 35 mins
LS Kirkpatrick introduces Dina Marais, who shares her background and delves into the themes of her book, focusing on the normalization of miracles and the inspiration behind her writing. Dina discusses soul contracts and personal loss, offering insights into how these concepts influence her work. LS Kirkpatrick shares a personal story, while Dina highlights feedback she has received and reads a favorite chapter excerpt. The convers...
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May 4, 2025 • 22 mins
Arlene Cohen Miller discusses her admiration for Richard Bach's "Illusions," highlighting key moments and themes that resonate with her. She delves into how the book's ideas connect to her life and work, while LS Kirkpatrick shares a personal connection to its themes. Arlene also touches on her educational background and influences that shaped her perspective. The conversation shifts to reflections on modern youth, technology, and ...
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May 3, 2025 • 53 mins
Daniella Roman joins the episode to discuss her writing career, influenced by her family and cultural background, which inspired her book "Big Bear Wisdoms." She delves into the themes of her "Behind Closed Doors" series, exploring cultural integration, family dynamics, and toxic relationships. Daniella shares insights on reconnecting through social media and healing from past traumas through forgiveness and storytelling. She refle...
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April 30, 2025 • 46 mins
LS Kirkpatrick and Kate Nicholas explore Kate's book, "Sea Changed," and her inspiring journey through cancer and faith. Kate discusses her diagnosis, the role of memory in her spiritual path, and the influence of C.S. Lewis. She shares her miraculous healing, confirmed by doctors, and reads a passage from her book. The episode covers her transition to writing, speaking, and TV presenting, and the impact of "Sea Changed." Kate addr...
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March 28, 2025 • 25 mins
Wanda Harris joins the episode to discuss her coaching philosophy and promote her online course, website, and books. She introduces an upcoming business gala and anthology project, explaining the categories, structure, and benefits for participants. LS Kirkpatrick shares insights on the transformative impact of writing a book. The episode provides contact information for those interested in participating in the anthology and conclu...
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March 21, 2025 • 28 mins
Mark Pollish joins the episode to share insights into his writing journey and the inspiration behind his latest book. He discusses the themes of legacy and the influence of Alfred Nobel, emphasizing the importance of documenting personal history. Mark reflects on life lessons learned through writing and offers a reading from his book. The conversation covers historical events and the role of music, while also providing details on w...
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March 21, 2025 • 52 mins
Danielle Lawrence delves into personal strengths and biblical reflections, introducing her book "Finding Emotional Maturity" and exploring diverse perspectives. The episode highlights wisdom from grandparents, leadership, and relationship growth, emphasizing personal growth through jealousy and the necessity of sacrifice. Danielle discusses the role of strengths, rest, and gratitude in relationships, and the importance of embracing...
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March 21, 2025 • 4 mins
Danielle Lawrence and LS Kirkpatrick introduce the episode with highlights from a recent book launch, sharing stories of perseverance through technical difficulties and celebrating success in the new release. They offer insights into the diverse group of contributors, emphasizing the importance of age diversity in storytelling. LS Kirkpatrick opens up about the profound impact her autistic grandson has had on her work and underscor...
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March 21, 2025 • 25 mins
Mahogany joins the episode to share her journey of self-love and the inspiration behind her writing. She reads favorite quotes from her book "Self Love Now" and discusses how her military experience has influenced her work. The conversation covers where listeners can find Mahogany's books and her upcoming projects. Mahogany also shares her social media handles for those interested in following her journey. The episode wraps up with...
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February 26, 2025 • 32 mins
Crystal "Moon" Robinson joins the episode to share her journey into the writing community and the inspiration behind her work. She discusses "The Change" series, her collaboration with Les Brown, and insights into contributing to anthologies. Crystal opens up about the challenges of writing under pressure and the art of condensing stories, touching on how AI and editors assist in the writing process. She emphasizes messages of heal...
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February 26, 2025 • 27 mins
Cristyana and Coach Wanda Harris introduce the episode and share Coach Wanda's background. They delve into the book's intriguing title and concept, exploring the origin and impact of "dagger words" on relationships. The discussion offers practical communication tips for avoiding and replacing these harmful words, emphasizing the importance of perspective and authentic conversations. Coach Wanda shares the inspiration behind writing...
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February 22, 2025 • 28 mins
LS Kirkpatrick and Samantha Bailey introduce themselves and dive into "Deceptive Liaisons," discussing its inspiration, launch, and connection to a nonprofit cause. They explore themes of healing and handling betrayal through writing, offering advice on managing betrayal and emphasizing the importance of self-care and recovery. The episode provides insights into the publishing industry and effective promotion strategies. They also ...
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February 22, 2025 • 24 mins
LS Kirkpatrick introduces Mark Papadas, offering insights into his background and motivations for writing. Mark discusses his business and the reasons behind his focus on identity in children, sharing a personal homeschooling story that influenced his work. The conversation explores how Mark's books have impacted family communication, emphasizing the importance of rest for teenagers. Details of his books are highlighted, along with...
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February 22, 2025 • 27 mins
LS Kirkpatrick and Jacopo Iasiello Broker introduce Broker's book, "Healthy, Rich, and Happy," highlighting its key themes and providing insight into its content. They discuss where listeners can find the book and Broker reads an excerpt that captures its essence. The conversation delves into common misconceptions addressed in the book and Broker shares personal stories that informed his writing. The episode concludes with availabi...
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February 14, 2025 • 26 mins
LS Kirkpatrick introduces Rizah Divah and provides an overview of the "giving book," highlighting its themes and purpose. Rizah shares the inspiration and contributions that shaped the book, delving into a background story about turtles that plays a significant role. The discussion covers Rizah's writing process, including collaborations that have enriched her work. Rizah also shares her personal background, mission, and how listen...
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