For the Love of Books Podcast

For the Love of Books Podcast

Indie and small press authors talk about the writing craft and their support for each other’s work.

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April 10, 2026 30 mins

Ross J. Smith is a licensed forensic engineer and investigates structural damages from fires, floods, tornados, and collapses. Ross and his wife Kylene live in Grand Haven where they raised their three children near the sandy shores of Lake Michigan.

Sponsored by Moravian Sons Distillery https://moraviansonsdistillery.com and Doc Chavent

Ross J. Smith, writes his debut memoir about fatherhood from the calculated perspective of an ...

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Happy Easter

This folk tale started out as a birthday card for a dear friend, then it grew into a 4,000-word short story. Today, it's a 10,000-word book about an evil kingdom, a good girl, a good man and two dogs.

Sponsored by award-winning author Frank Demith, Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent.

Her Heartstone is a folktale for all ag...

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Today, we’re diving right into the magic of the Third Coast Authors & Books Festival—one of the most exciting bookish events on the lakeshore in beautiful Grand Haven set for March 21.

Sponsored by authors Kiril Kristoff, Jennifer Montiel, Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent.

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March 13, 2026 21 mins

Emma Weavers is driven, hard-working, and hard-headed.

Hudson O'Brien has been burned before and swears to never let it happen again.

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Twin Flames Under the Moon is an adult romance novel centered on Selene and Adan, two souls connected from childhood whose lives are shaped by duty, service, and responsibility.

Sponsored by authors Kiril Kristoff, Jennifer Montiel, Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent.

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AUTHOR KIRIL KRISTOFF RELEASES “CROSSING BORDERS & GENERATIONS”

A powerful work of historical fiction blending true-life events, immigrant resilience, and spiritual

legacy, Kristoff’s latest novel has already earned multiple literary ho...

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Award-winning author Frank Demith talks about his unique method of writing his second book historical fiction Defending The Eagle.

Defending The Eagle is a tense, gripping, and emotionally complex portrayal of war—not just as a battlefield of weapons and tactics, but as a cr...

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"Find Pease, Embrace Change, and Let Your Soul Lead The Way!"

Dr. Barbara Sinor

Sponsored by Modern History Press, Moravian Sons Distillery, author Terri Martin, and Doc Chavent.

Wisdom from Your Soul offers gentle guidance for navigating life's challenges with clarity and grace. Through inspiring reflections on forgiveness, love, resilience, a...

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January 30, 2026 35 mins

"Writing has always been a persistent calling throughout my life."

                                                            -Author Terri Martin-

Straw Horse is a witty and suspenseful romantic mystery  set in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where life for Kathryn "Kat" Wilde is anythi...

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January 25, 2026 33 mins

Burning season on the exile world of Anduvea means the space station at the edge of the empire is full of rich, drunk tourists and their idiotic antics. When Senior Security Officer Rita Stabinov spots a thief wanted dead or alive by Empaetor Iradio VIII himself, she envisions a hefty reward or maybe a promotion anywhe...

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Beyond Betrayal is set in Baltimore, Maryland at the turn of the century. Abigail and Bill are married and starting a family. Peter, their first born, dies at three months of age.

Sponsored by Moravian Sons Distillery, author Terri Martin and Doc Chavent.

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Happy New Year everyone.

Created from a passion for literacy by Mike O'Brien, owner of the Book Cellar in Grand Haven, the Third Coast Author & Book Festival is one of the fastest growing book festivals in Michigan.

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I had heard from an early age that we were related to James Otis the Patriot and had the impression he was important in Boston before the American Revolution. I was always curious in the back of my mind about what happened to him; why was he famous then but forgotten in the centuries that followed? 

Sponsored by Modern History Press, Moravian Sons Distillery, authors Terri Martin, Diana Magnuson and Doc Chavent.

As I began to rese...

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Explore the visible and hidden world of Noriko’s garden from her garden’s point of view, in and around all year long. After the deep snow of winter, her soil is prepared for planting.

 

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December 5, 2025 26 mins

“Deaf and rejected, Luczak longs for visibility among those who erase him: class bullies, teachers, and even his mother, who goes to the grave unable to accept her gay son. I found myself rereading Ironhood, wanting to savor his writing.”

— Beverly Matherne, author of Potions d’amour, thés, incantations / Love Potions, Teas, Incantations

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"Are You Okay

being the only one?

My favorite downstate teller asks,

holding photos of the lonely U.P. camper

and noting my nervousness."

Sponsored by Modern History Press, Moravian Sons Distillery, Doc Chavent

At the age of sixty, Suzanne Sunshower moved into an ancient hunt camp trailer that no one had attempted to live in year-around before, which she named Bear Shack, in a remote area of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This poetic ...

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Happy Halloween

 

Yet Another Slice of Fear, book no. 3 in the horror series

by Andrew Allen Smith

Fear never ...

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The Blade of Destruction takes place two years after the Creator's Temple. It sets Marty Evans on a course of discovery, learning the mysteries of the Goddess Zin, the sword he is cursed with, and his family's dark past.

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Immerse yourself in a world of magic, destiny, and adventure. Discover the rich landscapes, complex characters, and captivating lore of Iryvalya. Perfect for fans of epic fantasy, this series will enchant and thrill you from the first page to the last.

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Saugatuck Art in the Park Sept. 13, 2025, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sponsored by author LeAnne Kelley, Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent.

Since 2016, Anna Donahue dedicated her time to sharing her business secrets to success with fellow artists. Over these last few years, Anna helped over 1,000 artists move from hobbyists to career artists who can m...

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