Books That Make You Podcast

Books That Make You Podcast

Desiree Duffy

Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Feb 2023
Latest Episode Feb 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
55%
Hosting
booksthatmakeyou.libsyn.com

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About This Podcast

Books That Make You brings you conversations with both authors and literary folks on the business side of things. We discuss new books, old books, indie books, and all the wonderful themes found within books. Whether you're an author or an avid book reader, this is the show for you.

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Recent Episodes

S7E21 S:7 E21 | What If Women Ruled the future? D.A. Murray Breaks Down Dominion: Ascension

Feb 04, 2026 29m

What happens when the world is rebuilt after catastrophe and the power structure flips, completely? In this episode, author and tech executive D.A. Murray joins us to unpack her debut dystopian…

S7E20 S: 7 E:20 | Dr. Abraham George's "Mountains to Cross" and the Shanti Bhavan Story

Jan 28, 2026 28m

What compels someone to walk away from a lucrative Wall Street career and dedicate their life to eradicating generational poverty? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Abraham George, author of…

S7E19 S: 7 E:19 | How to Put Up a Christmas Tree with author Bill Hulseman

Dec 08, 2025 32m

Author and ritual designer Bill Hulseman returns to the show to take us deeper into his profoundly moving and gently humorous essay collection, six to carry the casket and one to say the mass. This…

S7E18 S:7 E:18 Snoodles in Space: Escape from Zoodletraz, Steven Joseph & Andy Case on Kids, Creativity & Chaos

Nov 12, 2025 36m

What happens when a cranky humorist and a tech-savvy illustrator team up with some rebellious poodles and launch them into space? You get Snoodles in Space: Escape from Zoodletraz — the latest wild…

S7E17 S:7 E:17 | Inside the Mystical Music of Alan Hovhaness with Bill Holst

Nov 07, 2025 31m

What if your stepfather was one of the most misunderstood yet spiritually profound composers of the 20th century—and your mother spent years writing his story? In this episode, Bill Holst shares the…

S7E16 S:7 E:16 | 3. Chester L. Richards on Star Trek, Rocket Launches & Wild Adventures

Nov 07, 2025 37m

How do you go from writing a Star Trek episode to launching rockets, facing crocodiles, and eventually healing through writing? Chester L. Richards returns to the show to share moments from his…

S7E15 S:7 E:15 | Sue William Silverman on Her "Selected Misdemeanors" and Finding Metaphor

Oct 09, 2025 36m

What do a dead goldfish, Pat Boone, and crème de menthe have in common? For acclaimed memoirist Sue William Silverman, they're all part of her deeply personal and poetic exploration in her latest…

S7E14 S:7 E:14 | Shelley Malicote Stutchman on Fighting Breast Cancer with Humor and Heart

Sep 09, 2025 30m

What happens when you're diagnosed with breast cancer at 67—just after building your dream home and planning your wedding? For Shelley Malicote Stutchman, you write about it with raw honesty, a whole…

S7E13 S:7 E:13 | Reader Nation Is the Book Event You Can't Miss, Joe Solari Explains

Jul 29, 2025 42m

What if your favorite authors weren't just names on book spines, but people you could meet in person? Joe Solari, managing director of Reader Nation and Writer Nation, shares why the upcoming Reader…

S7E12 S:7 E:12 | Life, Identity & Healing: Six to Carry the Casket Insights with Bill Hulseman

Jul 29, 2025 33m

What happens when your family identity, religious upbringing, and personal truth collide? In this compelling conversation, author Bill Hulseman shares the deeply personal stories that shaped his life…

S7E11 S:7 E:11 | Love, Loss & Space Terror, The Dead Don't Rest in Space, Requiem with John Palisano

Jun 18, 2025 29m

What happens when love, loss, and music collide in deep space? In this episode, Bram Stoker Award-winner and former Horror Writers Association president John Palisano joins us to talk about his…

S7E10 S:7 E:10 | From Pitch Slapped to Publishing Pro: Juliet Clark's Author Journey

Jun 13, 2025 31m

How do you go from writing revenge-fueled mystery novels to coaching authors through one of the most misunderstood parts of the publishing process—marketing? Juliet Clark, founder of Author Traffic…

S7E9 S:7 E:9 | Rediscover Your Creative Self in The Wild Why, Using Wonder, & Empathy with Laura Munson

Jun 05, 2025 32m

What if the secret to rediscovering your creativity, your empathy, and even your joy was something you were born with—but lost along the way? In this episode, bestselling author Laura Munson talks…

S7E8 S:7 E:8 | Kelly O'Hearn on Channeling the Arcanum Series Through Tarot & Past Lives

May 22, 2025 29m

Author Kelly O'Hearn joins the show to explore her captivating Arcanum series—a saga that intertwines time, love, and soul contracts across lifetimes. With In the Temple Shadows and Whispers In The…

S7E7 S7 E7 | Inside Michele Kwasniewski's Falling Star: The Dark Side of Hollywood

May 07, 2025 30m

What happens when the spotlight fades and the pressure takes over? In this episode, Michele Kwasniewski dives deep into her powerful YA novel, Falling Star, the final installment of the Rise and Fall…

S7E6 S:7 E:6 | Dr. Paul Corona on The Corona Protocol and Mind-Body Healing

May 07, 2025 32m

What if healing your mind and body didn't have to take months? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Paul Corona, author of The Corona Protocol, to discuss his fast-acting, patient-centered…

S7E5 S:7 E:05 | The Magic of Awareness: Peter Gribble Talks The City of the Magicians

May 07, 2025 28m

What happens when a peaceful society faces a brutal threat it never saw coming? In this episode, we talk with fantasy author Peter Gribble, creator of "The City of the Magicians" series and author of…

S7E4 S:7 E:4 Dale L. Roberts on Self-Publishing for New Authors – Your Guide to Indie Success!

May 07, 2025 32m

Are you dreaming of becoming an author, but unsure where to start? Dale L. Roberts, award-winning author and self-publishing advocate, joins us to talk about Self-Publishing for New Authors and what…

S7E3 S:7 E:03 Naked Girl: A Coming-of-Age Story Like No Other – Janna Brooke Wallack

Mar 14, 2025 33m

What happens when your father creates a cult, and you're left to raise yourself in a decaying mansion filled with spiritual seekers and chaos? That's the world of Naked Girl, the powerful novel by…

S7E2 S:7 E:02 How Indie Authors Are Winning: Jim Azevedo from Draft 2 Digital

Mar 14, 2025 35m

Can you really publish a book on your own? What does it take to be a successful indie author today? In this episode, we sit down with Jim Azevedo, a key figure in the self-publishing revolution and…

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