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For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Lisa Romence pens A Teacher's GiftA Teacher’s Gift is a book of inspirational stories and reflections garnered from over three decades of classroom experience. Sponsored by Modern History Press, Moravian Sons Distillery, Doc Chavent and authors Lisa Romence and Brian Talarczyk. Each page provides insights into the complexities and challenges of a teacher’s typical day. This book is a timeless resource that teachers can reach for whenever they need encouragement and inspiration. The entries will refresh and recharge the reader, and remind them of the significant role they play in the lives of...2025-07-1136 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Lauren Persons pens Deer Diary, What Happened to Chester?Happy Independence Day, let freedom ring. Children's author Lauren Persons is a firm believer in William Shakespeare's “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” Sponsored by Modern History Press, Moravian Sons Distillery https://moraviansonsdistillery and author Brian Talarczyk. Lauren’s rich and varied roles as actor, director, playwright, newspaper columnist, teacher, poet, wife, mother and grandmother have contributed to her latest role—children’s author of Lost But Found, The Real Story: Chappie’s Tale, What Happened to Chester, The Perfect Gift and De...2025-07-0434 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthors Alley at LAF features 23 Michigan AuthorsIn a powerful display of camaraderie, Michigan Authors have become a staple of the Lakeshore Art Festival coming to downtown Muskegon this weekend June 28 &29 on Clay Street. Sponsored by Modern History Press, Moravian Sons Distillery https://moraviansonsdistillery.com and authors Brian Talarczyk and Jennifer Raines. Stop by this weekend to support more than 20 authors who write in all genres from children's books to memoirs and mysteries. Copyright (c) 2025. Emma Blogs, LLC. All rights reserved. 2025-06-2721 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Jon Stott pens Wild Blueberry SummerIn sixty short prose poems, Jon Stott, celebrates the timeless rhythms and unexpected events that mark the passage of the late spring and summer months beside a woodland lake in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Sponsored by Modern History Press, Moravian Sons Distillery https://moraviansonsdistillery.com, authors Brian Talarczyk ,Jennifer Raines and Caroline Topperman. Beginning with his anticipation of departing from the “City of the Pavements Grey” (Albuquerque, New Mexico) and the excitement of arriving at “The Little Cabin in the Big Woods” after spending many months so far away, he then chronicles...2025-06-2037 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Brian Talarczyk pens I Am Not Bipolar: A MemoirHappy Father's Day from the For the Love of Books Podcast with host author Emma Palova In this candid memoir, author Brian Talarczyk delves into his harrowing journey with bipolar disorder—a legacy he unknowingly inherited until his father’s sudden death in 2001. Sponsored by authors Brian Talarczyk, Jennifer Raines, Caroline Topperman and Lowell-based business Moravian Sons Distillery. With vulnerability and humor, Talarczyk recounts the soaring highs and crushing lows of his experience, from manic episodes and terrifying psychosis that led to his stay at the Yale New Haven Psych...2025-06-1435 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAustralian author Jennifer Raines pens A Just Man Choosing Family Book 4No matter where you run, the past will find you… Kelly needs to enhance her resume. Why else would she accept a placement in Tullamore facing her phobia about country towns? Years ago, a rookie cop humiliated her during an illegal strip search. Sponsored by authors Jennifer Raines, Caroline Topperman and Moravian Sons Distillery. Problem is, that former cop is now the deputy principal of her new high school and her boss. Sharing a house, a commute, and now an investigation to unravel a series of disasters that look like sabotage, Kel...2025-06-1133 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Caroline Topperman pens memoir Your Roots Cast a ShadowCaroline Topperman's own move to Poland is a central part of Your Roots Cast a Shadow memoir as she grapples with her "Polish roots" while being a "Canadian by nature". Sponsored by author Caroline Topperman, Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent. She experiences cultural differences, language barriers, and a growing awareness of the political climate in modern-day Poland, particularly the rise of nationalism and racism. Her journey to understand her family's past is intertwined with her present-day observations of Polish society, including its attitudes towards history, religion, and social a...2025-05-2337 min

For the Love of Books PodcastUP Author Sue Harrison pens Rescuing Crash, the Good DogBritta, an eleven-year-old girl, has lived in soul-deep sorrow since her mother left their family. When Britta's father forgets her birthday, he decides to give her a dog as a late birthday gift. (Britta wants a cell phone.) They adopt Crash, an Australian shepherd from the local animal shelter in Sault Ste. Marie, a small city in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and their adventures begin. "A powerful tale of finding friendship in the most unexpected places. " Nikki Mitchell, author of the Magic Shoebox Adventures Rescuing Crash, the Good Dog is a story a...2025-05-0936 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Ryder Jones pens WestvilleWATCH THE RIVER. STAY OUT OF THE WOODS. AND WHATEVER YOU DO—DON’T FOLLOW THE LIGHTS. Listen in for a chance to win a signed book by Ryder Jones. Sponsored by Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent. Westville was never the kind of town where people went missing— until the night thirteen-year-old Millie Thompson vanished without a trace. Hometown cop Casey Benson is no stranger to regret. When Millie disappears, his quiet routine shatters. What begins as a missing persons case quickly spirals...2025-04-2529 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAI and Authors in 2025Hello everyone, Welcome to the special For the Love of Books Podcast episode featuring indie and small press authors with host author Emma Palova. I would like to thank our sponsors Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent. Today, we will be chatting about AI and its impact on authors and vice versa as we navigate this evolving landscape with rising anxiety and opportunity. Leading our discussion is Dr. C. Daniel Miller, known as The Copyright Detective—a copyright consultant and co-owner of Integrated Write...2025-04-2535 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Emily Johnson pens Parents- The Prophets of the Home Happy Easterl Emily’s newest book, Parents—The Prophets of the Home, invites mothers and fathers to step into their God-given roles as culture-shapers and spiritual leaders in the home. Sponsored by @Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent She aims to help families trade fear-based control for heart connection and raise children who know God’s voice and walk confidently in their Kingdom assignment. Emily lives with her family in the mountains of Mammoth Lakes, California, where she’s building a legacy of peace, presence, and purpose. Copyr...2025-04-1930 min

For the Love of Books PodcastTrue crime author Rod Sadler pens Depraved Obsession"You can't say the last evil person in this world was Hitler." Those were the words of Circuit Court Judge Timothy Kenny when he spoke of Ronald Lloyd Bailey, a Michigan serial killer serving a life sentence without parole. During a sunny Labor Day weekend in 1985, thirteen-year-old Shawn Moore was kidnapped while riding his bike near his home in Brighton, Michigan. Still on edge from a series of unsolved murders dubbed the Oakland County Child Killings in the mid-seventies, a task force of up to seventy-five investigators worked day and night to f...2025-04-0830 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Teri M. Brown pens Daughters of Green Mountain Gap"Healing and being healed are some of the most human of all activities, and Brown encourages us to dive deeply into their rivers." Scott's Book Review In her new book Daughters of Green Mountain Gap, author Teri M. Brown dives deeply into the healing rivers of the main characters Granny Maggie, her daughter Carrie Ann, and granddaughter Josie May. Sponsored by Moravian Sons Distillery, Doc Chavent, and author Carla Stockton. Maggie McCoury, a generational healer woman, relies on family traditions, folklore, and beliefs gleaned from a local Cherokee tribe.2025-03-2835 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Mikel Classen pens Piracy on the Great Lakes"Loaded with rare period photos and engravings of the infamous pirates who wreaked havoc in Great Lakes waters and shore communities, Classen's inviting narrative is fast-paced and filled with legends of treasures and daring exploits." -Sue Harrison, international best-selling historical novelist Sponsored by Moravian Sons Distillery, Doc Chavent and author Carla Stockton Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of Piracy on the Great Lakes. Copyright (c) 2025 Emma Palova. 2025-03-2133 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Carla Stockton pens Too Much of Nothing, a memoirIn Too Much of Nothing, Carla Stockton, a first-generation American baby boomer, shares her life story through a series of vignettes. The memoir begins with her mother's escape from Europe before World War II and culminates in Stockton's own journey to break free from a stifling marriage. With a blend of humor and heart, Stockton reflects on the challenges and triumphs of living in the shadow of history. Her story is a meditation on the resilience required to navigate the complexities of identity and womanhood in a changing world. Listen in f...2025-02-2135 min

For the Love of Books PodcastPoet Kathy Johnson pens anthology Roots in WaterIn her poetry anthology "Roots in Water", Kathy Johnson captured the simple moments in life that matter the most: the love and passion for what we do. "The only thing you take with you at the end of your life is your love, not your bank notes, not your honors, not your book," she said in the For the Love of Books Podcast episode hosted by author Emma Palova. As a Chaplain for the local hospice in the Copper Country of the Upper Peninsula, Johnson has met her final inspiration. "The s...2025-01-1733 min

For the Love of Books PodcastHolidays at The Old Theater in Lowell, MichiganHappy Holidays Heywood Banks performs at The Old Theater on Friday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 14. Get your tickets now. Go to www.theoldtheater.com Listen in to win a free ticket to Dixon's Violin on Dec. 29 at TOT. The fundraiser to replace the marquee runs through Jan. 11. Stop at TOT to get your ornament. Sponsored by Moravian Sons Distillery, Doc Chavent, Lowell authors Glad Fletcher and Kathryn DenHouter. Built in 1928, The Old Theater in downtown Lowell is a magical place where all wishes and dreams come...2024-12-1315 min

For the Love of Books PodcastHolidays with Lowell authors Glad Fletcher and Kathryn Den HouterLowell authors Glad Fletcher and Katherine Den Houter joined forces for a special holiday book signing event at the Coffee House at Cascade Christian Church on Dec. 14 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Holiday episode sponsored by authors Kathryn Den Houter, Glad Fletcher, Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent. Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of Fletcher's or Den Houter's books. Copyright (c) 2024. Emma Blogs, LLC. All rights reserved. 2024-12-0630 min

For the Love of Books PodcastNaNoWriMo 2024 reimaginedHappy Thanksgiving. Make words happen because books make great gifts. Some policy changes in the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) non-profit organization caused a mass exodus of writers and authors into different stratospheres. TrackBear tracks your writing progress and multiple goals. For 19-year NaNoWriMo veteran author Jean Davis switching tracks from NaNoWriMo to TNT was simple. She uses TrackBear to organize multiple writing projects. In case you're wondering what TNT stands for, it is That November Thing. "I am not as behind the organization as I used to be," she said. "...2024-11-2729 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Larry Jorgensen pens Shipwrecked and RescuedHappy Thanksgiving. Books make great gifts. Author Larry Jorgensen tells the true-life adventure of the 1926 City of Bangor shipwreck rescue off the Keweenaw Peninsula in Upper Michigan. A fierce November storm tossed the ship with a crew of 23 and 240 new Chrysler automobiles onto a Lake Superior reef. For the first time, Shipwrecked and Cars and Crew tell the near-tragic story of lost and desperate shipmates floundering for two days in the deep snow and near-zero temperatures. Jorgensen's detailed research and collection of historical photos chronicles what happened, introduces the ke...2024-11-2731 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor poet Martin Achatz pens A Bigfoot Bestiary and other WondersHappy Thanksgiving. Books make great gifts. A Bigfoot Bestiary and Other Wonders is a collection of poems that explores the mysteries of the human condition--from pain and loss to joy and friendship--all the big, hairy things that fill our lives with wonder and, sometimes, heartbreak. The poems in the book chase the mythical figure of Bigfoot through mountain and forest, trying to capture the greatest mystery of all--love. Listen for a chance to win a signed copy of A Bigfoot Bestiary and Other Wonders. Sponsored by @Moravian Sons Distillery an...2024-11-2529 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Joan H. Young pens How to Hike the North Country TrailThe first 100 pages of How to Hike the North Country Trail: not quite a Guide explain why the North Country Trail is unique among National Scenic Trails and why its political history causes the checkerboard of allowed uses found along its length. One cannot just camp anywhere along the trail. This requires much more planning for a long hike than some hikers expect. The rest of the book is the first-ever attempt to list all the legal places to camp or find lodging along the 4800 miles of th...2024-11-1533 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Craig A. Brockman pens Dead SilenceHappy Halloween! It is windy outside, and we lost power but got it back just in time for the podcast. So enjoy. Sponsored by Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent. Craig A. Brockman, author of the award-winning Dead of November, has published the third book Dead Silence in his trilogy. Ron Jarvin’s quiet, solitary life is about to be turned upside down. A young woman claims to be his daughter and the former priest is torn by trepidation as he prepares for their reunion. But a...2024-10-3134 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Allison Spooner pens The Lost Girl and The Things We Cannot ChangeAllison Spooner is the author of the Amazon Bestseller and #1 New Release, The Lost Girl: A Neverland Story. She's also published two collections of genre-crossing flash fiction, Flash in the Dark: A Collection of Flash Fiction and The Problem with Humans: And Other Stories, and has contributed to several horror and science fiction anthologies. Her newest novel is the fictionalized true story, "The Things We Cannot Change: A Story about the Ghosts Created by Addiction." Her stories have been called, "unique works of art," and "brilliant, disturbing, and thought-provoking," and The Lost Girl was t...2024-10-2837 min

For the Love of Books PodcastYooper Ale Trails presents Michigan's Upper Peninsula breweries and brewpubsMikel B. Classen and Jon C. Stott, award-winning authors of travel books, provide expert guidance for beer aficionados and tourists to visit the 29 unique craft breweries and brewpubs of Michigan's Upper Peninsula in Yooper Ale Trails. The tours to breweries are organized geographically from the east UP to the west side into eight picturesque ale trails. Each brewery or brewpub has its own story. Classen and Stott have captured the essence of the beer scene in the UP since the mid-1990s. Classen suggests planning six months for an ale trail trip. "The...2024-10-2835 min

For the Love of Books PodcastU.P. author Nancy Besonen pens Off The Hook 1 & 2Nancy Besonen's "Off The Hook," published in 2023, is a collection of humor columns she successfully slipped by her editor over a 30-year reporting career for L'Anse Sentinel. However, there were still a few very silly things left unsaid. Shamelessly borrowing from her original recipe, she unleashed her second and final installment, "Off The Hook Too!," in 2024, rounding out what she likes to call "The Compleat Works of Nancy Besonen." (take that, William Shakespeare!) Sponsored by Doc Chavent and Moravian Sons Distillery Copyright (c) 2024. Emma Palova. All rights reserved. 2024-10-0726 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Sarah Geddes pens Henry the Sneezing Dragon Life as a dragon should be amazing. You can soar across the sky and breathe fire. However, when you are a young, clumsy dragon who sneezes fire at all the worst moments, it makes life a little challenging. Desperate to make friends and finally feel accepted, Henry takes off across the savanna, but trouble seems to follow him at every turn. Summary for To the Moon: A Jacob and Trevor Adventure Jacob and Trevor are brothers and the best of friends. They have avid imaginations and love to play make-believe. Their favorite thing is playing on their saucer swing and...2024-08-2725 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Summer Porter pens A Mouse Tail on Mackinac Island IIThis delightful "Squeak-quel" to A Mouse Tail on Mackinac Island illustrated by Maggie Chambers takes the mouse family on a vacation to the one and only historic Grand Hotel. Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of the book. Sponsored by Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent Copyright (c) 2024. Emma Blogs, LLC. All rights reserved. 2024-08-0234 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthors Emma Palova and Ingar Rudholm invite you to the 49th Lake Odessa Art in the ParkBeing a part of the Michigan Authors group on Facebook, we take pride in attending the Michigan Arts and Crafts shows around the state. Meet authors Emma and Ingar at the 49th Lake Odessa Art in the Park on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Emma will be in booth #122, and Ingar will be in the children's area. Listen to what to expect at these shows, which are unique to each community. No two shows are the same. Marketing guru Ingar advises newbie and Indie authors with tips from shows and friends. 2024-08-0236 min

For the Love of Books PodcastThe Bluestocking Bookshop offers used booksAimee Chipman opened The Bluestocking Bookshop located in Holland in September of 2019 after being a known avid reader all her life. "I've always been a nerd for books and authors," Aimee said. She is passionate about education through reading and keeping books accessible to all, regardless of age, income, or education level. Sponsored by Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent Copyright (c) 2024. Emma Blogs, LLC. All rights reserved. 2024-07-2925 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Jean Davis pens One Shot at the SphinxLet the games begin... This novella will draw you into the magic of the Narvan series. The enemy of her enemy might be just the tool Anastassia Kazan needs to remove the Jalvian invaders from the Verian space station she calls home. Working out a treaty between the Jalvians and the Verian people was the highlight of Anastassia Kazan’s military career. Just when station life seems to be settling into a tolerable accord, a spy from the Jalvian’s enemy shows up to take advantage of her hard work and thre...2024-07-2427 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Stefanie Gilmour pens Fear the WolfIt's going to get GROWLY in author Stefanie Gilmour's first book in the Alex Steward series. From the moment she shifted into a werewolf, Alex was terrified. First, of the man who attacked her—then of the creature within her. Alex wants to build a life in Hopewell, but she struggles to keep her savage passenger caged. If her inner wolf breaks free again, people could die, and she’ll be the one hunted. For help, she relies on her best friend Emma, a wizard and the only p...2024-06-2830 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Wade Walker pens Bite of the WolfAuthor Wade Walker’s first book is a mix of horror and espionage inspired by James Bond, and secret agents. The main character secret agent Val West finds himself bitten by a werewolf, and he must unravel the deadly secrets of the werewolf that bit him. Will he stop this mysterious monster’s diabolical plans in time and find a cure? Will the building romance between agent Val West and archaeologist Tanya Nimble live or die? “It’s kind of like WikiLeaks when the files were decrypted,” Walker said in a recent podcast interview o...2024-06-2433 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Jessica Hartsfield pens debut book The Kingdom of OrionIn part one of The Sisters Three saga, Esme Halle thought she had finally found peace. Creating a life in Avalon on the continent of Mar, she had worked hard to distance herself from her sordid past in the neighboring Kingdom of Orion. So hard in fact that she could barely recall any memories of her previous life, and she preferred it this way. Now all of the secrets she had kept hidden so deeply even from herself, may be the only key to saving everything she holds dear. The sisters three, Esme's name for her mother and aunts...2024-06-1724 min

For the Love of Books PodcastModern History Press publishes U.P. Reader Volume #8“It's the perfect gift for Father's Day. Don’t give your father, The World’s Greatest Dad mug, or a barbecue apron. He doesn’t care. He needs something else to feed his brain,” Victor Volkman, senior editor at Modern History Press said in the newest episode of For the Love of Books Podcast on Thursday. Give him U.P Reader Volume #8 instead. The hefty publication with a beautiful cover photo of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore between Munising and Grand Marais is filled with fiction and non-fiction stories, essays, poetry, memoirs, humor, and history. It’s 181...2024-06-0734 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor J.D. Austin pens debut novel The Last HuckIn his debut novel The Last Huck, author J. D. Austin tells the stories of cousins Jakob, Niklas, and Peter Kinnunen who have inherited a family farm in Michigan’s U.P. The cousins spent their childhood playing together on the berry farm on Keweenaw Peninsula, and now they’re older facing major challenges in their lives. Jakob goes to prison, while Niklas goes bankrupt in the recession of 2008. When Uncle Jussi dies young, the crux of the story evolves around the major issue they face; Are they going to sell the land out of nece...2024-05-3134 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Tim Doppel pens The Wind That Did Not Blow Happy Easter from For the Love of Books Podcast with host author Emma Palova. In The Wind That Did Not Blow, author Tim Doppel transports readers to a time and place of great turmoil and faith and will be captivated by the lives of three characters as they face unexpected revelations and come together in the name of love. Doc Chavent and Australian author Jennifer Raines sponsor the new Apple Podcast subscriber episode. Listen in to win a signed copy of The Wind That Did Not Blow. Copyright (c) 2024. Emma Palova. All rights reserved. 2024-03-2628 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Jennifer Raines pens romance MasqueradeHappy International Women's Day from all of us at the For the Love of Books Podcast show hosted by author Emma Palova, and sponsored by Doc Chavent and Australian author Jennifer Raines. On this great holiday dedicated to women around the globe, the show is proud to present two great romance authors Jennifer Raines and Karin Beery. In Masquerade, the main character Kate uses a disguise to prevent an old boyfriend from finding her. Liam was conned by his ex-lover who was working for the opposition. A masquerade, a road trip, a steamy attraction, and...2024-03-0830 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Karin Beery pens rom-com Finally ForeverHappy International Women's Day from all of us at the For the Love of Books Podcast show hosted by author Emma Palova, and sponsored by Doc Chavent and Australian author Jennifer Raines. On this great holiday dedicated to women around the globe, the show is proud to present two great romance authors Karin Beery and Jennifer Raines. Beery penned her fifth book Finally Forever about how winning the dance competition could land Caroline her dream job but at the cost of her heart. So, relax and listen in for a chance to win...2024-03-0831 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Jessica K. Foster pens Andy and the ExtrovertsWhen an introvert winds up at a summer leadership camp, it's a comedy of errors and a romance she'll never forget. Seventeen-year-old bookish Andy has no friends. When her over-involved mother dares to ship her off to summer leadership camp, she's thrust into an introvert's nightmare. Everyone is a Communicator with a capital C, icebreaker activities are scheduled into every waking moment, and horror of all horrors: there's no coffee. Even the girls who take her under their wing are the self-assured people Andy could never dream of becoming. T...2024-02-0922 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Jennifer DiVita pens Not Your Shoe SizeDiVita's debut novel tells the story of two opposite characters Julia and Colette who age from 10 to 100. “It’s a coming-of-age story told through vignettes,” DiVita said. “As women, we don’t have to play by the standards of an ageist society. Cosmetics is a multi-billion dollar industry.” Listen in to win a signed copy of Not Your Shoe Size. Sponsored by Doc Chavent Copyright (c) 2024. Emma Palova. All rights reserved. 2024-01-2035 min

For the Love of Books PodcastNaNoWriMo special panel advises to keep on writingAre you up to the 50k-word marathon challenge that starts on Nov.1 aka NaNoWriMo? The NaNoWriMo special panelists suggest just keep on writing without any interruptions even if you hit the proverbial wall. Make November your writing month. "This is my writing month," author Jean Davis said. Davis will be participating in the 18th year of the challenge. That sentence resonated with all the panelists because as Jane Smiley said, "Every first draft is perfect because all the first draft has to do is exist. It's perfect i...2023-10-3137 min

For the Love of Books PodcastLakeshore Art Festival Intro Part 1Lakeshore Art Festival comes to Muskegon Part 1 This is part I of the special episode about the Lakeshore Art Festival (LAF) in Muskegon on June 24 &25 with authors Emma Palova and Jean Davis. For complete info about participating authors go to part 2. Come to Author's Alley on Clay St. & 4th this weekend to meet your next favorite read. 2023-06-2302 min

For the Love of Books PodcastShining new U.P. Reader Volume 7 releasedJust in time for the unofficial opening of summer, U.P. Reader hit the stands with its shining new volume 7 graced by the beautiful cover of a mining shaft at Painesdale on the Keweenaw constructed in 1902. The hefty annual publication takes you on a road trip across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula from the Mackinac Bridge to Menominee with nonfiction and fiction pieces by UP authors who embody the life of a Yooper. “Yoopers are born, not made,” said publisher Victor Volkman. “That’s why I can never be a Yooper.” The 60 short works...2023-05-2621 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Wendy Thomson pens The Man from Burnt IslandIn her historical fiction novel The Man from Burnt Island, author Wendy Thomson weaves the family story into the tapestry of Detroit's rich history during the Great Depression, Prohibition, World War II, and the booming automotive industry starting in the 1950s and beyond. It was a tough life for the Scottish Sharp family at the turn of the twentieth century. Coal miners, they were exempt from the World War I draft. Frank, the fourth of five sons, was the only one that went off to war. Luckily, he survived the trenches, only to r...2023-04-2836 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthorJen Rinaldi pens One Day Closer to DeathIn her debut book, author Jen Rinaldi tells the story of a cancer survivor Alex, who almost dies on the operating table. While she lingers between heaven and earth, she hears a voice that beckons her to stay, only to lose that voice when she is brought back, feeling as though she is missing more than her breast. After Alex recovers, she takes a vacation while delivering the artwork for her boss. It is then that she hears a mysterious voice connected to the SUV that she has rented. Alex and 'B...2023-04-2125 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Mandy Jo Rindhage pens A StormyTravel Thru TimeDrawing on her knowledge of family ancestry combined with historical fiction, author Mandy Jo Rindhage creates a time travel novel inspired by real-life characters, great grandfather Heinrich and great uncle Gustav. "A Stormy Travel Thru Time has multiple time hops each is when a storm crops up," Mandy Jo said. "They're trying to get to Saginaw, Michigan." Rindhage is a multi-genre author who has no trouble switching gears between a fitness book, fantasy, and historical fiction. The real challenge in the book was aging all the characters appropriately, according to Rindhage...2023-04-1425 min

For the Love of Books PodcastPearls of My Mind journeys into self-discoveryIn Pearls of My Mind, author Preethi Saravanakumar, a software developer and an award-winning poet, takes you on a journey into self-discovery using the symbolism of pearls. Are you a Spiritual Newbie? Are you a Seeker? Or are you a Sage today? Let's find out as we go on a self-reflective journey of pearl harvesting. Pearls Of My Mind is a book that houses my rainbow thoughts. As each of the seven colored pearls brings simple wisdom, dazzling jewelry is cautiously strung. This book deals with the connection between colors and em...2023-04-0731 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Lori Hudson pens Ghost on Beale StreetGhost on Beale Street is Lori Hudson's fifth book in the Beale Street mystery series inspired by a small town in Illinois where Hudson's grandfather was the mayor. A little boy has gone missing, and the town of Burtonville is on high alert. Then Marianne Reed and her friend, Ashley, notice strange lights and something moving around in the old Abbott house. Is it possible a ghost has taken up residence? Listen in for a chance to win a free copy of Ghost on Beale Street. Sponsored by Doc Chavent and T...2023-04-0731 min

For the Love of Books PodcastReQueered Tales preserves literary heritage of LGBTQ fictionThe interview with publisher author Matt Lubbers-Moore of ReQueered Tales and host author Emma Palova marks the 100th episode anniversary of For the Love of Books Podcast show. I am grateful to the entire literary community for making the show a success and to the sponsors Doc Chavent and The Lowell Ledger. ReQueered Tales is striving to preserve the literary heritage of the LGBTQ community by publishing out-of-print titles or publishing new works of older series. According to Lubbers-Moore, the project started out as a joke with his business partners. "Books...2023-04-0328 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAward-winning author pens gangster novels set in her hometownHer two gangster novels earned her Top Notable Indie Book awards. Author Betty Passick shared her passion for writing historical fiction in a very candid down-to-earth interview. Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of The Black Bag of Dr. Wiltse, Murder on the Prairie. "Research comes first," she said. "If you don't like doing research, historical fiction is not for you." Unlike most authors of historical fiction, Passick does not change the names of people or places in her historical crime novels. She has always been fascinated by the...2023-03-1725 min

For the Love of Books PodcastMichigan authors at West Michigan Women’s Expo on March 17 through March 19Discover the full author line-up under the umbrella of Great Lakes Writers in this podcast, and at the Expo. Find your next favorite read by Michigan authors at the West Michigan Women's Expo this weekend starting on Friday at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. Seventeen Michigan authors will be grouped under the umbrella of Great Lakes Writers, and they will be located in booths 110-118. I have one free ticket left to the show for the lucky winner. Listen in to the podcast for details of the giveaway, as well as...2023-03-1605 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Diana Kathryn Plopa pens romance novel ’A Tryst of Fate’In her 'A Tryst of Fate' author Diana Kathryn Plopa takes on one of the most desired genres - romance. It is the story of a newspaper reporter Thomas and Gillian who restores art for a museum. "Man does not control his own fate. The women in his life do that for him." - Groucho Marx Her past is blurred, and her heart is lost to a child she cannot reclaim. Although he aches with the same loss, his stories bring light to a love that never truly died, restoring the art she thought was lost. But a secret p...2023-02-1730 min

For the Love of Books PodcastLawyer turned author Tana Jenkins pens romance novela Love RescuedHappy Valentine's! Hot off the presses for Valentine's week is the brand-new anthology Shades of Love with Tana Jenkin's romance novella Love Rescued. Everyone needs a lifeline now and then. Captain Kirk's life takes a turn the day he pulls Selena Reyes from the water. He fancies himself a hero, but is the actress really a damsel in distress? Or is he the one in need of rescuing? More importantly, will they realize lifelines come in different forms before it's too late? Love Rescued is Book Five in Tana's award-winning St. James Sisters...2023-02-1428 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor J.Q. Rose pens mystery romance Deadly UndertakingIn her novel, Deadly Undertaking, author J.Q. Rose presents a handsome detective, a shadow man, and a murder victim who kill protagonist Lauren's plan for a simple life. Lauren Staab knew there would be dead bodies around when she returned home. After all, her family is in the funeral business, Staab and Blood Funeral Home. Still, finding an extra body on the floor of the garage between the hearse and the flower car shocked her. Lauren’s plan to return to her hometown to help care for her mother and keep the boo...2023-02-1023 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Lisa Jacovski pens Let’s talk ! Learning to bowlIn her series Let's talk! psychology professor Lisa Jacovski draws on her real-life experience in applied behavior analysis, mainly in autism. "I decided to write this series to show families and children the beauty in being different and having autism. I wanted to show families that having the diagnosis was not limiting and their child can do anything too. I wanted to inspire children to ask questions about other children who may act differently and open that conversation. I also wanted neurotypical children to be open to others that may be different. If we can inspire our...2023-02-0929 min

For the Love of Books PodcastVisit Michigan Authors at Mid-Michigan Women’s Expo in LansingBeat those winter doldrums and get to the 23rd Annual Mid-Michigan Women's Expo in Lansing from Feb. 10 through Feb. 12. Stock up on books and check out the show that will inspire personal health, home, and style, giving women something to feel good about. Listen in to the special episode with author Jean Davis and podcast host author Emma Palova sharing insights about the upcoming Expo at the Lansing Center for a chance to win one free ticket to the Expo. The following authors will be representing different genres: Jean Davis, Emma Palova, Loraine...2023-02-0813 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Donna Neumann pens ’All I Want is a Birthday Party’In her Porcupine series book 2, kindergarten teacher Donna Neumann transforms her daughter Annie into a snarky porcupine who feels bad that she doesn't have a birthday party. "Books should be mirrors and windows for children to see into other people's lives and to see their own life reflected in the stories," Neumann said. Neumann who has been teaching virtual kindergarten for 20 years based the series on her own real-life experience. "I don't have memories from holidays or from birthday parties," she said. "Our family didn't celebrate these, but we went on...2023-02-0324 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor- photographer portrays Detroit’s hidden gems, obscure sitesIn her Detroit Revealed: A Different View of the Motor City, author-photographer Leslie Cieplechowicz highlights the obscure and amazing hidden gems of the city which is sometimes portrayed as unapproachable. The imagery highlights places only seen by local people who have created a rich culture and scenery that is veiled from the public eye. "I wanted to share my view of the city," she said. Cieplechowicz worked as an EMS paramedic for the Detroit Fire Department. She returned to the sites of former EMS encounters to capture the images, all 4,000 of them. 150 best pictures made i...2023-01-2721 min

For the Love of Books PodcastMichigan Reads connects authors with the worldMichigan Reads is a functional gateway for Michigan independent authors which started out with authors Ingar Rudholm and Andrew Allen Smith. The site was tested and more authors were added. "The purpose is to centralize Michigan authors in a single place," said Smith. "I will be offering it to all authors in February or March." Eventually, more features were added such as electronic billboards. In the works are streaming and TV. The proposed cost per author per book is $10, and a requirement to write a review of somebody else's book. "You...2023-01-2517 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Ingar Rudholm talks about sales & marketingThe author of the Traveling Circus series, Ingar Rudholm, talks about selling and marketing your books in an increasingly complex market flooded with social media algorithms. Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of Traveling Circus and the Secret Talent Scroll. The episode was sponsored by Doc Chavent and The Lowell Ledger. Use the following hashtags when distributing. #fantasybook #mermaid 2023-01-1229 min

For the Love of Books PodcastPages Promotions hosts Indie Author Virtual Book FestivalAuthor Diana Kathryn Plopa, founder of Pages Promotions talks about the upcoming Virtual Book Festival in February with author Emma Palova, host and producer of For the Love of Books Podcast. Listen in for a chance to win free registration and Plopa's book A Duck Quacks. In support of Indie and small press author all over the world, Plopa is hosting the Virtual Book Festival on Zoom, from Feb. 1 through Feb. 28. The deadline for authors to apply is January 15. It's wintertime in Michigan (and other parts of the world), and authors aren't easily...2023-01-0622 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Karen Tintori pens Unto the DaughtersIn her memoir and historical mystery Unto the Daughters, author & former journalist Karen Tintori unveils a family secret set in turn-of-the-century Detroit. The inciting incident to break the silence was an obliterated passport, and then a wedding photo. "I am Italian, " she said. "My mother's side of the family was from southern Sicily. You don't tell family secrets." The story of her great-grandaunt Francesca haunted Tintori's inquisitive mind for decades. After 12 years, three novels, and advice from the editor, Tintori re-imagined the haunting truth of an honor killing. In c...2023-01-0231 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Herman Hunter pens The Wizard’s StoneMerry Christmas from host Emma Palova and all of my awesome author guests The Wizard's Stone A young wizard's assistant on a secret journey, guarded by a band of mercenaries, paid a fortune in gold. All to deliver a mysterious artifact halfway across the known world. And from the very outset, they are being hunted. A software developer for over 30 years, Herman P. Hunter started his first venture into publishing by writing articles on software development, cumulating into a book deal. After...2022-12-2435 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Ann Dallman pens Cady and the Birchbark Box Ann Dallman has lifelong roots in Michigan’s UP. She started out as a newspaper reporter/photographer and returned to journalism after retiring from teaching. In Cady and the Birchbark Box, Cady Whirlwind Thunder solves the mystery behind a weathered journal found inside a very old birchbark box. Why was the box buried behind a deserted garage? This is the question her friend and “crush,” John Ray Chicaug, asks her after the two of them find it. And, what meaning do the notes in the book have? Cady’s grandma and her ever-present companion, a noisy blue jay, encourage her as she put...2022-12-1728 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Janet Vormittag pens Cat Women of West MichiganJanet Vormittag of West Michigan calls herself 'A Crazy Cat Lady,' and thus the name of her book series with the newest book out just in time for the holidays. Cat Women of West Michigan tells 30 compelling stories of passionate women who do cat rescue in many different forms from the actual rescue to Happy Cat Cafe in Grand Rapids. Vormittag became the self-proclaimed 'A Crazy Cat Lady' in the mid-80s with the rescue of an injured kitten Lucy in Saugatuck that lived 10 years. "They're not crazy cat ladies," she said. "J...2022-12-1722 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Steve Boughton pens Francisco Takes FlightIn his debut book, author Steve Boughton uses Detroit as the main setting for his Francisco Takes Flight. "I fell in love with the city," he said. "I wanted to showcase the beauty of the city." His Chilean flamenco gets to fly all over the city. At first, Boughton only intended the book for his friends and family. But the project grew with the help of collaborators, editor and wife Beth Boughton, and a childhood friend illustrator Jesse Faye. His website is franciscoandfriends.com which is where the book can be p...2022-12-0933 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Carol Nickles pens Thumb Fire DesireThis historical fiction novel was inspired by the biggest natural disaster in Michigan-the fire of 1881. Author Carol Nickles kept the idea for the story along with notes in a box for close to 20 years. Then she decided either she was going to write the story or burn the box, and that's how Thumb Fire Desire was born with the help of a developmental editor. "I've always wanted to tell this story," she said. Listen to this inspiring interview for a chance to win an autographed copy of Thumb Fire Desire. 2022-12-0928 min

For the Love of Books PodcastNaNoWriMo 2022 grand finale delivers accomplishment, new booksSo, you've worked hard writing every day in November in NaNoWriMo, and you won. Listen in to the winners in this year's NaNoWriMo, authors Jean Davis, Vera West, and Emma Palova. "I wish I had this advice many years ago," Palova said. The key to winning is consistency, prioritizing, and never giving up. 2022-12-0735 min

For the Love of Books PodcastHalfway through NaNoWriMo 2022 with Wrimo ExpertsNaNoWriMo authors Jean Davis, Vera West, and host of For the Love of Books Podcast Emma Palova take you through the first half of the 50K writing challenge in this special episode. Their combined total log-in was just under 80,000 words. Find out what they did to reach their writing goals on their journeys to publishing new books in 2023. Keep on writing past the challenge, and make it a daily habit, these experts say. Watch for their books in 2023. So listen in and jump on the...2022-11-1626 min

For the Love of Books PodcastNikki Mitchell’s Nightshade ForestIn case you missed this summer episode with author Nikki Mitchell about her Nightshade Forest release. Enjoy. 2022-11-0421 min

For the Love of Books PodcastOCTOBER GUEST AUTHORSThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://emmapalova.com/2022/10/05/october-guest-authors/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2022-10-0501 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Emma @Earth Stories Jewelry on Blue Coast Artist tour in SaugatuckThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://emmapalova.com/2022/09/27/author-emma-earth-stories-jewelry-on-blue-coast-artist-tour-in-saugatuck/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2022-09-2803 min

For the Love of Books PodcastSeptember authorsThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://emmapalova.com/2022/09/06/september-authors/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2022-09-0701 min

For the Love of Books PodcastInto ParadiseThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://emmapalova.com/2022/08/16/into-paradise-2/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2022-08-1703 min

For the Love of Books PodcastMichigan Authors at Holland Art in the Park on Aug. 6This episode is also available as a blog post: http://emmapalova.com/2022/08/02/michigan-authors-at-holland-art-in-the-park-on-aug-6/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2022-08-0202 min

For the Love of Books PodcastOnce Upon A Book literary event set for this Saturday in FrankenmuthThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://emmapalova.com/2022/07/18/once-upon-a-book-literary-event-set-for-this-saturday-in-frankenmuth/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2022-07-1903 min

For the Love of Books PodcastLowell author Emma Palova pens The Lost TownThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://emmapalova.com/2022/07/13/lowell-author-emma-palova-pens-the-lost-town/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2022-07-1405 min

For the Love of Books PodcastNew book coming soon, author Emma Palova hits the road in JuneThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://emmapalova.com/2022/05/31/new-book-coming-soon-author-emma-palova-hits-the-road-in-june/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2022-06-0103 min

For the Love of Books PodcastPodcast guests in May, JuneThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://emmapalova.com/2022/05/20/podcast-guests-in-may-june/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2022-05-2002 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Michael Carrier releases To China with LoveThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://emmapalova.com/2022/04/29/author-michael-carrier-releases-to-china-with-love/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2022-04-3001 min

For the Love of Books PodcastHappy Easter 2022, Vesele VelikonoceThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://emmapalova.com/2022/04/17/happy-easter-2022-vesele-velikonoce/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2022-04-1703 min

For the Love of Books PodcastEaster episodes coming soon, updated interview with author Mikel ClassenThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://emmapalova.com/2022/04/05/author-mikel-classen-digs-out-lost-stories-in-true-tales-from-the-u-p-2/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2022-04-0804 min

For the Love of Books PodcastOne year anniversary of For the Love of Books PodcastThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://emmapalova.com/2022/03/22/one-year-anniversary/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2022-03-2202 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Mikel Classen on For the Love of Books PodcastThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://emmapalova.com/2022/03/21/author-mikel-classen-on-for-the-love-of-books-podcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2022-03-2104 min

For the Love of Books PodcastGreat Lakes Writers at Women’s Expo 2022This episode is also available as a blog post: http://emmapalova.com/2022/03/18/great-lakes-writers-at-womens-expo-2022/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2022-03-1801 min

For the Love of Books PodcastRomancing FebruaryThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://emmapalova.com/2022/02/04/romancing-february/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2022-02-0402 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthors at Women’s Expos in Lansing and Grand RapidsThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://emmapalova.com/2022/02/02/authors-at-womens-expos-in-lansing-and-grand-rapids/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2022-02-0204 min

For the Love of Books PodcastJanuary authors represent a diverse groupThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://emmapalova.com/2022/01/10/january-authors-represent-a-diverse-group/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2022-01-1001 min

For the Love of Books PodcastCzech Christmas Traditions IIThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://emmapalova.com/2021/12/22/czech-christmas-traditions-ii/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2021-12-2205 min

For the Love of Books PodcastCzech holiday traditionsThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://emmapalova.com/2021/12/20/czech-holiday-traditions/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2021-12-2001 min

For the Love of Books PodcastHoliday special in DecemberWelcome, the holidays are upon us. We will usher in the Christmas spirit 2021 with the Holiday Special hosted by Emma Palova. This special belongs to you our listeners of "For the Love of Books Podcast." You will be charmed by authors Melinda Falgoust, Andrew Smith, Theresa Halverson, and Jules Nelson. The holiday special opens next week with Lowell Area Historical Museum director Lisa Plank, who will enlighten us with "ABCs of Lowell History." Chime in. Happy holidays from us to you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova...2021-11-2701 min

For the Love of Books PodcastArt Festivals in MichiganThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://emmapalova.com/2021/07/03/art-festivals-in-michigan/ Come and see me at Art in the Park on 4th of July in Frankfort, MI from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2021-07-0355 min

For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Jean Davis maximizes writing during CovidIndie author Jean Davis turned unfinished stories languishing on her hard drive into a publishing reality in the Covid era. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2021-04-0953 min

For the Love of Books PodcastMystery author Luba Lesychyn takes us behind the scenes of the Royal Ontario MuseumCanadian Indie author Luba Lesychyn worked for a reputable international museum where artwork was stolen, and then it appeared again on the doorsteps of the museum. You decide which is true and which is fiction. Navigating all this are characters Kalena and the museum guard Marco. The product of her glamorous museum experience are Lesychyn's two books: "Theft By Chocolate" and "Theft Between the Rains." Escape into Lesychyn's world of chocolate, love, international art and the Toronto underground. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2021-03-2448 min

For the Love of Books PodcastIndie author and advocate Diana Plopa writes in different genresIndie author Diana Plopa is a prolific writer who has penned nine books in nine different genres. Listen in to her secrets how not to get mixed up the genres and why she believes any text is sacred. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2021-03-1740 min

For the Love of Books PodcastFor the love of Books PodcastThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://emmapalova.com/2021/03/04/for-the-love-of-books-podcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2021-03-1002 min

For the Love of Books PodcastWinter BookFest rolls into Final WeekThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://emmapalova.com/2021/02/23/winter-bookfest-rolls-into-final-week/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2021-02-2302 min

For the Love of Books PodcastVirtual Festival souvenirsThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://emmapalova.com/2021/02/15/virtual-festival-replay-souvenirs/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support 2021-02-2301 min

Something Something Podcast - A Creative PodcastSomething Something about Emma PalovaThis week we talk with author Emma Palova Help us make Horror fun again https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hillsborough-road-the-movie/x/24897615#/ Emma website https://emmapalova.com/ buy the book 2020-12-0946 min