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Introducing the Bookaholics Podcast, a safe place for reading junkies who obsess over books, authors, bookstores, book news, and book trivia. You’re invited to nerd-out with book reviews, author interviews, our habit, and other bookish things . Enjoy Interviews with those in the book business. Meet new authors. Explore curating your library with new genres and discover new authors. revisit the classics with a twist. Your host Deirdre Pippins, also known as Ms. Media Content, is a board member for her local library, content creator, copywriter, and business owner. She has traveled extensively throughout the world because of the influence of books she’s read. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, follow us Instagram @truebookaholic. You can also email us at readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com. Don’t forget to support your local library and independent bookstores. The Bookaholics Podcast ”For those who can’t get enough of that bookish stuff.”
Episodes

Friday Nov 04, 2022
You Don’t Have To Grieve Alone | Dealing With Loss | Episode 47
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Mandy Capehart is an author, speaker, and certified grief and life coach in the Pacific Northwest. She is the founder of The Restorative Grief Project, an online community of grievers and grief supporters looking for movement while they heal. Her own experience with grief left her searching for resources while offering empathetic, long-term support without minimizing the pain of the moment. When she found nothing, she created it for herself and for you.
Her first book is titled, “Restorative Grief: Embracing our losses without losing ourselves” and is a memoir and 31-day guidebook for managing grief and growth in the aftermath of loss, no matter how long it lasts.
Chapters:
00:00:00 An intro to Mandy Capeheart
00:00:36 The Restorative Grief
00:03:48 Death Anxiety
00:08:27 Expressing experience of grief
00:12:45 Practicers of faith
00:22:00 Different degrees of loss
00:29:42 Helping grievers articulate needs
00:34:45 Restorative Grief process
00:39:17 Contact Information
Mandy Capeheart’s Links
Website:
https://www.mandycapehart.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/rests
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/MandyCapehart
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mandycapehart/
Links to The Bookaholic
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F O L L O W M E
// YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins
https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/
// EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com
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Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Every Magical Realm Has A Story | Author Pamela Lawson | Episode 46
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Talladega, Alabama native, Pamela Lawson received her Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology frA om the University of California at Berkeley. After threatening to write a book for twenty-plus years, Pamela finally did so, with Rise of the Ravenisha being her maiden novel. The second book, Rogue Ravenisha is complete, and there are plans for a third installment, tentatively titled Revenge of the Ravenisha. Pamela has been a fan of horror since childhood: staying up many a weekend watching creature features and reading books written by authors, such as Edgar Allen Poe and Mary Shelley.
Chapters:
00:00:00 An intro to Pamela Lawson
00:00:40 Describing the New book's genre
00:05:16 Black writers
00:10:09 Rise of the Ravenisha background
00:17:12 Pamela and Deirdre's childhood similarities
00:21:20 Every book is not for everyone
00:25:15 Listening audiobook
00:28:38 Pamela's Publishing Journey
00:36:00 Contact Information
Pamela Lawson’s Links
Website:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pgrace.lawson.1
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/pgracelawson
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/pgracelawson/
Links to The Bookaholic
Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com
Register to win my FREE monthly book giveaway at www.book-a-holic.com or head over to @truebookaholic on Instagram and click the link in bio.
Shop Your Books at the Bookaholic Bookstore:
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F O L L O W M E
// YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins
https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins
// INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic
https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/
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https://www.facebook.com/bookaholicpodcast/
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https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/
// TIKTOK: @truebookaholic
https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic
// TWITTER: @truebookaholic1
https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1
// LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/
EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com
Bookaholic bookstore.
https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic

Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Publisher and Managing Editor at Common Deer Press, Kirsten Marion | Episode 45
Kirsten Marion has always been passionate about books and writing. Her background is in English, Classics, and psychology, and her day job is acquiring and publishing books for children and teens.
After decades spent traveling the world and living throughout North America and in Russia and Chile, she has a unique mix of experiences to color her imaginary worlds. Lucy & Dee has been percolating for many years now and draws inspiration from books, travels, her children, and her grandchildren.
Chapters:
00:00:00 An intro to Kirsten Marion
00:01:20 Kirsten Marion Background
00:02:02 Purchasing a Publishing Company
00:04:42 Common Deer Press
00:06:08 Publishing Children's Books
00:08:29 Biggest Competitor in Children's Books
00:13:34 Author Profile under Common Deer Press
00:19:01 What is Common Deer Press looking for an author?
00:36:00 Encouraging contemplating and self-publishing
00:37:48 Common Deer Press Last quarter of 2022
Kirsten Marion’s Links
Website:
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kirstenlmarion/
Twitter:
https://mobile.twitter.com/kirsten_marion
Links to The Bookaholic
Register to win my FREE monthly book giveaway at www.book-a-holic.com or head over to @truebookaholic on Instagram and click the link in the bio.
Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com
Shop Your Books at the Bookaholic Bookstore:
https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic
F O L L O W M E
// YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins
https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins
// INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic
https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/
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https://www.facebook.com/bookaholicpodcast/
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https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/
// TIKTOK: @truebookaholic
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EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com
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Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Kirsten Fowler has loved writing since a young girl and has always kept a journal for expression, therapeutic value, and family history. Throughout high school and college, she wrote and designed several newspapers. She currently lives in a small town in Utah with her husband, Jeremy, her four children, Millie, Isaac, Eliza, and Evelyn, and their dog, Luna. She is a jack of all trades, master of none. Kirsten dabbles in music, including singing, guitar, ukulele, fiddle, and, of course, the recorder. She also likes to draw and paint, whether on canvas or furniture. Dancing is a love of hers, but now simply enjoys waltzing around the kitchen with her husband or jamming out to tunes with her kids.
00:00:00 An intro to Kirsten Fowler
00:00:33 What is Fragile X?
00:03:18 When was fragile X first diagnosed?
00:06:17 Get more information about Fragile x
00:08:38 How did Kirsten manage the special needs of her children?
00:15:00 Recognizing Fragile X syndrome
00:26:10 Taking medication or the therapist
00:30:35 What carriers of fragile x can experience?
Kirsten Fowler’s Links
Website:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/KirstenAuthorFowler
Links to The Bookaholic
Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com
Shop Your Books at the Bookaholic Bookstore:
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F O L L O W M E
// YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins
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// INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic
https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/
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Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Award-Winning Novelist Writing ”Jane Austen”esque | Alice McVeigh | Episode 43
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Alice McVeigh (pen name for speculative fiction: Spaulding Taylor) was born in South Korea, of American diplomatic parents, and lived in Asia until she was 13, when the family returned to Washington D.C. Alice McVeigh is a London-based ghost writer previously published by Orion Publishing in contemporary fiction (While the Music Lasts and Ghost Music). A professional cellist, who performed for over fifteen years with orchestras including the BBC Symphony and Royal Philharmonic. She is married with one daughter, is addicted to tennis, and spends part of every year in Crete.
00:00:00 An intro to Alice McVeigh
00:00:50 HARRIET: A Jane Austen Variation.
00:05:46 Heroines of the Jane Austen
00:09:50 The faith of Jane Austen
00:13:49 Susan: A Jane Austen Prequel
00:17:52 How did Alice draw into writing the Jane Austen novel?
00:23:33 Spaulding Taylor vs Alice McVeigh
00:30:00 Ghost Writing
00:33:00 Dumbed by one of Big 5 publisher
00:38:42 One thing to advice for a new writer
00:43:53 Contact Information
Alice McVeigh’s Links
Website:
https://alicemcveigh.com/
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60228975-harriet
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mcveigh.alice/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/alice.mcveigh.5/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/astmcveigh1
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-mcveigh-59ab1718/
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@alicemcveigh0?lang=en
Pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/astmcveigh/_saved/
Links to The Bookaholic
Register to win my FREE monthly book giveaway at www.book-a-holic.com or head over to @truebookaholic in Instagram and click link in bio.
Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com
Shop Your Books at the Bookaholic Bookstore:
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F O L L O W M E
// YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins
https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins
// INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic
https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/
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Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Chioma Nnani writes multicultural fiction for women aged 18+ who aspire to be strong, independent and fulfilled.Her first full-length novel, “Forever There For You” opened the door for her to have her own radio show in the United Kingdom.
She is also the author of “Because Home Is”, and co-authored the Fearless Five by Four Boxed Set.
00:00:00 An intro to Chioma Nnani
00:01:13 Chioma's writer's journey
00:11:20 The first book
00:22:42 “Forever There For You” Premises
00:25:40 Husband's character background
00:28:51 Shorts stories collections
00:36:27 Chioma's upcoming stories
00:39:00 Wrapping Up
Chioma Nnani’s links:
Website:
https://talent.fearlessstoryteller.org/our-talent/chiomannani/
https://fearlessstoryteller.org/forever-there-for-you/
Social Media Accounts
FB: https://www.facebook.com/the.fearless.storyteller
IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.fearless.storyteller/
Links to The Bookaholic
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Email: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com
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Friday Sep 30, 2022
Award-nominated Book Mirrors PTSD | Kelly Sokol, Breached | Episode 41
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Kelly Sokol is an MFA-Creative Writing graduate with a concentration in fiction from Goddard College, where she studied with John McManus, Rahna Reiko Rizzuto, and Darcey Steinke. She has been featured on NPR, discussing the portrayal of motherhood and postpartum depression in fiction. She teaches creative writing at The Muse Writers Center. Her work has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She resides in Norfolk, Virginia.
Chapters:
00:00:00 An intro to Kelley Sokol
00:00:37 Kelley's published author journey
00:06:20 Imposter Syndrome
00:10:20 The Muse Writers Center
00:12:07 First book "The Unprotected"
00:22:02 Second book "Breach"
00:26:55 Out of comfort zone
00:31:55 Wrapping Up
Kelley Sokol’s Links
Website:
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sokol.kelly/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/kellysokol.author
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/kelly_sokol
Links to The Bookaholic
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F O L L O W M E
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Saturday Sep 24, 2022
The Dark Side of Suburbia | The Perfect Neighborhood, Liz Alterman | Episode 40
Saturday Sep 24, 2022
Saturday Sep 24, 2022
Liz Alterman is a writer based in New Jersey. She began contributing to The Muse in 2014 after she and her husband were laid off simultaneously. Sad Sacked, her memoir chronicling that period, was released by Audible Original in November 2021. Liz’s work can also be found on Business Insider, Realtor.com, and other sites. Her personal essays have appeared in The New York Times
00:00:00 An intro to Liz Alterman
00:01:22 How Liz become a writer.
00:04:52 Sad Sacked book
00:11:04 Transitioning to young adult fiction
00:14:54 He'll be waiting book
00:15:26 The Perfect Neighborhood book
00:18:55 How does Liz juggle all the genres she writes
00:31:00 Contact Information
Liz Alterman’s Links
Website:
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/lizalterman/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/liz.alterman/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethalterman/
Links to The Bookaholic
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F O L L O W M E
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https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins
// INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic
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Friday Sep 16, 2022
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Heather Mathes began modeling in 1988. She continued modeling professionally after graduating from the Ohio State University with a B.S. in Marketing in 1993 before signing her first contract fit modeling with a major national retailer in 1996. She did this unconsciously as these methods became her norm. These methods and more are what she shares in her book PAID TO BE PERFECT: THE SECRET TO FINDING YOUR PERFECT. She lives in Columbus, OH with her husband, her son, and her dog.
00:00:00 An intro to Heather Mathes
00:00:45 What is Paid to Be Perfect about
00:03:46 Confusing thoughts/messages
00:06:45 What exactly is a fit model?
00:09:40 What exercise can do to your body?
00:17:05 Different bodies
00:20:28 My perfect foods
00:22:00 Inflammation
00:25:00 Set your mind to living a complete life
00:28:15 Skincare
00:34:20 Contact Information
Heather Mathes’ Links
Website:
https://www.paidtobeperfect.com/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/heathersbook/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/fitmodelsecrets/
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Friday Sep 09, 2022
Avoid Epic Parenting Fails
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Tim McCarthy has a Master’s Degree in Education and a Grandmaster rank in martial arts. He has combined his years of experience as a classroom teacher and administrator (in both public and private schools) with even more years of experience teaching and developing martial arts programs to create a simple plan for the education of children.
Chapters:
00:00:00 An intro to Tim McCarthy
00:00:56 Tim's background made him able to offer parenting help
00:02:04 Addressing people's folks
00:03:47 Raising 4 Dimensional Children in 2 Dimensional World
00:05:30 Handling parents who are not spiritual
00:09:42 How do parents stop phones from raising their children
00:15:31 Punishment of the child from parents' perspective
00:21:00 Children developing skills
00:21:00 Parenting advice
00:27:25 Contact Information
Tim McCarthy’s Links
Website:
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-mccarthy-654662179/
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