Southern Reads

In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Johnzelle Anderson.

| Guest Highlight |

Johnzelle is a licensed therapist by trade, and believes in the power of storytelling to heal, imagine, disrupt, and inspire. His writing focuses on mental health, race, relationships, and identity.

| Where to Connect |

To learn more about Johnzelle, go to https://johnzelle.co/ or by following him on Instagram.

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Jared Maxwell.

| Guest Highlight |

Jared is a former U.S. Army paratrooper, combat veteran, and former law enforcement officer turned novelist. Drawing on real-world experience from combat zones, law enforcement, and years studying human behavior, he writes fiction that explores conflict, crime, morality, and the choices people make under pressure, including the darkly humorous world of ...

In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Liam Bagley.

| Guest Highlight |

Liam is the author of the one dollar sci fi adventure "Broken Interstellar" a Union Worker's Space Opera.

| Where to Connect |

Go to https://www.liambegley.ca/ or by following his Substack to learn more about Liam

• Substack: https://ldbegley.substack.com/

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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Marita Littauer.

| Guest Highlight |

Marita is a multifaceted author, speaker, and entrepreneur based in Lubbock, Texas. With more than 50 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to empowering individuals to understand themselves more deeply and live fulfilling lives.

| Where to Connect |

Go to https://thepersonalities.com/ to learn more about Marita or by following her social me...

In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Seth Panitch.

| Guest Highlight |

After a thirty year career as an award winning actor, playwright, screenwriter, and filmmaker, Seth has begun a new chapter as a published novelist. He is also a professor of theatre and heads the MFA Acting Program at the University of Alabama. Antique is his first book.

| Where to Connect |

Go to https://sethpanitch.com/ to learn more about Seth or by fo...

In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Sarah Marshall.

| Guest Highlight |

Before becoming a novelist, Sarah served in the United States Navy, spent decades as an engineer and leader in technology industries, and traveled extensively across six continents; not as a collector of destinations but as a listener and participant in diverse communities. Her writing is informed by decades of spiritual practice, martial arts training...

In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Steve Vesce.

| Guest Highlight |

Steve is an expert on the hidden architects of the 20th century and the author of the award-winning biographical epic, One Ordinary Man.

| Where to Connect |

To learn more about Steve, go to https://www.stevevesce.com/ or by following his social media platforms.

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583772046972
• Instagram: https://www.instag...

In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Robert Wolf

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Robert is a neuroradiologist who attended the University of Michigan Medical School and completed his training at Brown and Yale Universities. He is the author of Not a Real Enemy and Robert shares his family saga—and the forgotten history of the nearly half million Hungarian Jews who were deported and killed during the Holocaust—through an epi...

In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Jay Jacobson.

| Guest Highlight |

Jay has testified before the United States Senate on funeral ethics and draws on decades of experience in disaster response, business ownership, and mentoring leaders to explore what leadership looks like when it actually matters. He’s the author of Lead by Legendary Example, a story-driven book on integrity, presence, service, and legacy in real-w...

In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Mark Jamilkowski.

| Guest Highlight |

Mark is a highly rated historical fiction author, a co-founder of a healthcare start-up, a husband and father. He enjoys music, reading and researching, games of strategy, photography, cooking, and writing. Mark first authored "The Road to Moresco", a historical fiction novel inspired by his search for his birth-mother. His second novel, Mask of Romu...

In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with John Borden.

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John is an author, public speaker, award-winning strongman competitor, 100- mile-ultramarathon-runner, globally-ranked HIIT athlete, personal trainer, mental health coach and owner of Get Psyched Fitness. He documented the transformative journey and life reclamation process in “Your Mindset is Your Reality.” And through his writing, he asks ot...

In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Niki Borger.

| Guest Highlight |

Niki is an international writer, actor, and producer, known for her original plays in the Extravaganza Theater Festival in Los Angeles, her award-winning short films "Because I could" and "A Portrayal of a Subtle Suicide", and her personal transformation show "Unlimit Yourself".

| Where to Connect |

Go to https://nikijborger.com/ to learn more about Niki as...

In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Brigid Kennedy.

| Guest Highlight |

Brigid is a debut YA historical fantasy author, violin teacher, and mother whose series OF IRISH MYTHS & INCAN LEGENDS is rooted in real family history spanning two continents and over a hundred years.Her debut novel LOST — The Lost City of Incan Gold launched on St. Patrick's Day 2026 with 75 five-star reviews at 100% rating on Amazon. The s...

In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Terrence Rotering.

| Guest Highlight |

Terrence is the author of the ten book Chronicles Series, Terry gives readers an epic adventure of fantasy, science fiction, and spiritual warfare; following in the footsteps of the giants in all three genres. He retired from the United States Air Force after twenty years of service as a weapon systems officer on fighter aircraft worldwide and fifte...

In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with John Zachary.

| Guest Highlight |

John an author and former engineering and data analysis professional whose work sits at the intersection of science, history, and philosophical inquiry. His research—what he calls Data-Driven Theology—examines whether structured patterns exist within historical and scriptural records that may point toward predictive design.

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In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Louise Harris.

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Louise has owned LAST Research and Editing, but before that, she worked in the journalism field after graduating from University of Maryland College of Journalism in 1989. She has written and edited blogs, Web content, press releases, newsletters, SEO content and manuscripts for both fiction and nonfiction; and writes for online and print publications. ...

In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Darrell Berry.

| Guest Highlight |

Darrell is retired from the Army, having served in both the enlisted and officer ranks. He has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s in Human resources, and a postgraduate diploma in strategic intelligence from the Defense Intelligence College. He served during the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy area regarding...

Society matched them, but love set them free.

In this episode of Southern Reads, I cover Matched by Ally Condie.

Genre: Young Adult, Dystopian

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

366 pages

CW: 🚫

TW: death

| Brief Summary |

Matched follows Cassia, a teenager living in a tightly controlled society where officials decide everything from careers to relationships. Confident in the system, Cassia believes her best friend Xander is her perfect Match until anothe...

In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Nancy Ensley.

| Guest Highlight |

Across memoirs, fiction, science fiction, mystery, thriller, action, and children’s literature, Nancy's writing reflects the human experience: resilience, faith, family, and the choices that define us. She loves exploring how people overcome challenges, discover strength, and find meaning. She is passionate about translating those insights into sto...