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1:47 Book Spotlight #1 - SOULS ALIGNED By Najee Jamerson

Bio: Najee Jamerson has been penning stories since she was a teenager. She recently started her own publishing company Magic Hour Publishing LLC and published her novel Souls Aligned. 

Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/9fJToSo

2:57 Book Spotlight #2 - KEYS OF THE DAWN By Justine Manzano

Bio: Justine Manzano is the author of the YA Urban Fantasy series Keys and Guardians, and YA Contemporary novel Never Say Never. She lives in Bronx, NY with her husband, son, and a chaotic puppy. Also an editor and a proud geek, she can be found hanging around her website at www.justinemanzano.com.

Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/dPOYK10

6:06 Book Spotlight #3 - SECOND CHANCE AT HAPPINESS By Greta Picklesimer

Bio: Greta Picklesimer is Michigan born and raised by Kentucky transplanted parents. Besides writing, Greta spends time working on her scrapbook/art journal. She is owned by one rescue cat by the name of Pearlie Blue who was named after one of her father’s favorite Bluegrass songs. By day, Greta works as an office assistant. By night, she writes.

Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/0rwgrRP

7:51 Author Update by - Liv Macy

Bio: Liv Macy is an adult paranormal romance author. Her books feature strong female leads who defy their traumas and toss their emotional baggage out the window. There's always a little bit of pain, a little bit of gender flip, a little bit of attitude-and a whole lot of heart. And there's soulmates. And sex. Join Liv and her fans at livmacy.com and most of the socials @LivMacyAuthor.

Website: https://livmacy.com/

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13:08 Conversations around the Laptop - Interview with Heather Creeden, PA/Author Services - Creed Reads

Bio: I've had a passion for reading since I was a little kid. If I could get my hands on a book, I'd have my nose stuck in it until the last page. It was a never-ending adventure in my mind. As luck would have it, my love for reading only grew with time. During that time I have experienced different genres of stories and time periods. I found out what I crave from a story to grab hold of me and not let go. I've worked in different fields, all seem to have the same thing in common, communication. For well over a decade I've honed my skills in verbal and written communication, supporting clients and customers around the world and in a number capacities. I have an eye for detail when it comes to writing, and I use that skill daily.  When I'm not working or reading, I enjoy planting things in my garden. Pay close attention that I didn't say growing things, HA, because sometimes it doesn't work out. Then I plant something else. Or you can find me in the kitchen baking sourdough bread, really anything that goes in the oven. No, I don't cook, I leave that to the professionals. 

Website: 0:00 Welcome

0:13 Page Five - I'm sorry I've been gone!

0:52 Beyond the Blurb Intro

1:47 Book Spotlight #1 - SOULS ALIGNED By Najee Jamerson

Bio: Najee Jamerson has been penning stories since she was a teenager. She recently started her own publishing company Magic Hour Publishing LLC and published her novel Souls Aligned. 

Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/9fJToSo

2:57 Book Spotlight #2 - KEYS OF THE DAWN By Justine Manzano

Bio: Justine Manzano is the author of the YA Urban Fantasy series Keys and Guardians, and YA Contemporary novel Never Say Never. She lives in Bronx, NY with her husband, son, and a chaotic puppy. Also an editor and a proud geek, she can be found hanging around her website at www.justinemanzano.com.

Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/dPOYK10

6:06 Book Spotlight #3 - SECOND CHANCE AT HAPPINESS By Greta Picklesimer

Bio: Greta Picklesimer is Michigan born and raised by Kentucky transplanted parents. Besides writing, Greta spends time working on her scrapbook/art journal. She is owned by one rescue cat by the name of Pearlie Blue who was named after one of her father’s favorite Bluegrass songs. By day, Greta works as an office assistant. By night, she writes.

Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/0rwgrRP

7:51 Author Update by - Liv Macy

Bio: Liv Macy is an adult paranormal romance author. Her books feature strong female leads who defy their traumas and toss their emotional baggage out the window. There's always a little bit of pain, a little bit of gender flip, a little bit of attitude-and a whole lot of heart. And there's soulmates. And sex. Join Liv and her fans at livmacy.com and most of the socials @LivMacyAuthor.

Website: https://livmacy.com/

12:31 Episode Sponsored by - Liv Macy

13:08 Conversations around the Laptop - Interview with Heather Creeden, PA/Author Services - Creed Reads

Bio: I've had a passion for reading since I was a little kid. If I could get my hands on a book, I'd have my nose stuck in it until the last page. It was a never-ending adventure in my mind. As luck would have it, my love for reading only grew with time. During that time I have experienced different genres of stories and time periods. I found out what I crave from a story to grab hold of me and not let go. I've worked in different fields, all seem to have the same thing in common, communication. For well over a decade I've honed my skills in verbal and written communication, supporting clients and customers around the world and in a number capacities. I have an eye for detail when it comes to writing, and I use that skill daily.  When I'm not working or reading, I enjoy planting things in my garden. Pay close attention that I didn't say growing things, HA, because sometimes it doesn't work out. Then I plant something else. Or you can find me in the kitchen baking sourdough bread, really anything that goes in the oven. No, I don't cook, I leave that to the professionals. 

Website: https://www.creedreads.com/

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2:08 Book Spotlight #1 - FIVE BELOW By Ashleigh King

Bio: I'm Ashleigh King, a licensed healthcare professional turned gay romance author from East Tennessee. I have a passion for writing stories that explore love and relationships within the LGBTQ+ community. In my free time, I enjoy listening to Taylor Swift and indulging in melodrama.

Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/hYBw5sT

2:56 Book Spotlight #2 COWBOY KIND OF HOOKED By Becca Turner

Bio: Becca Turner was raised in Missouri except for a couple of formative years in SW Oklahoma that left her with an Okie accent. One day she was reading cowboy romance novels and wondered why they’re all set in Texas. Then she set out to do something about it. She lives in Missouri with her husband and two dogs. Find her social media links at linktr.ee/beccaturnerbooks

Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/92wvNVC

3:46 Book Spotlight #3 WHITE SAND ROMANCE By Sue Langford

Bio: After 44 published novels, Sue is mid way through her bestselling Charleston series. Spicy, small town, millionaire/billionaire romances with friends to lovers and other tropes. The must read series of 2023-2024 and the romances that’ll have you booking a trip to Charleston in minutes.

Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/g67iLeP

5:56 Author Update - Liv Macy

7:08 Episode Sponsored by - Liv Macy

8:13 Conversations around the Laptop - Interview with Nazarea Andrews, Publicist/Co-owner of Inkslinger PR

Bio: Nazarea is a self-confessed book addict. She has been the Events Coordinator at Inkslinger for six years, shaping the department and specializing in helping new authors find their audience. She’s passionate about stories and sharing them, connecting authors to the blogging community, and chocolate and kissing scenes, and Excel spreadsheets. When not creating tour schedules, Nazarea can be found working on her own novels, hanging out with her three kids, binge-watching TV, or curled up with a book. She loathes laundry and loves being distracted on Twitter @NazareaAndrews

Website: https://www.inkslingerpr.com/

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1:13 Beyond the Blurb Intro

2:08 Book Spotlight #1 - FIVE BELOW By Ashleigh King

Bio: I'm Ashleigh King, a licensed healthcare professional turned gay romance author from East Tennessee. I have a passion for writing stories that explore love and relationships within the LGBTQ+ community. In my free time, I enjoy listening to Taylor Swift and indulging in melodrama.

Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/hYBw5sT

2:56 Book Spotlight #2 COWBOY KIND OF HOOKED By Becca Turner

Bio: Becca Turner was raised in Missouri except for a couple of formative years in SW Oklahoma that left her with an Okie accent. One day she was reading cowboy romance novels and wondered why they’re all set in Texas. Then she set out to do something about it. She lives in Missouri with her husband and two dogs. Find her social media links at linktr.ee/beccaturnerbooks

Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/92wvNVC

3:46 Book Spotlight #3 WHITE SAND ROMANCE By Sue Langford

Bio: After 44 published novels, Sue is mid way through her bestselling Charleston series. Spicy, small town, millionaire/billionaire romances with friends to lovers and other tropes. The must read series of 2023-2024 and the romances that’ll have you booking a trip to Charleston in minutes.

Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/g67iLeP

5:56 Author Update - Liv Macy

7:08 Episode Sponsored by - Liv Macy

8:13 Conversations around the Laptop - Interview with Nazarea Andrews, Publicist/Co-owner of Inkslinger PR

Bio: Nazarea is a self-confessed book addict. She has been the Events Coordinator at Inkslinger for six years, shaping the department and specializing in helping new authors find their audience. She’s passionate about stories and sharing them, connecting authors to the blogging community, and chocolate and kissing scenes, and Excel spreadsheets. When not creating tour schedules, Nazarea can be found working on her own novels, hanging out with her three kids, binge-watching TV, or curled up with a book. She loathes laundry and loves being distracted on Twitter @NazareaAndrews

Website: https://www.inkslingerpr.com/

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4:21 Book Spotlight #1 - FEELING BALLSY By Beck Erixson

Bio: Beck Erixson writes about the beautifully awkward world of navigating the journey to true happiness through friendships, love, and family—be it blood, found, or chosen. Her stories enhance the importance of positive interconnection, even when we feel lonely. She lives on the Jersey Shore, and can often be found either writing by the river, or in it in some way. Her short stories have appeared in Many Nice Donkeys, and Full Mood Mag.

Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/3tVEyKb

5:46 Book Spotlight #2 TAPOTEMENT By Carlie Pike

Bio: Massage therapist in the day, and by night, writer. 

Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/1btWdBE

6:42 Book Spotlight #3 BECOMING JUSTICE By Liv Macy

Bio: Liv Macy has a a passion for unveiling a world of magic and soulmates starting with her Infinites Universe. Liv weaves tales of emotional trauma and a hidden society beginning with Becoming Justice.

Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/1zBs6jx

7:48 Author Update - Liv Macy

Website: www.livmacy.com

9:10 Episode Sponsored by - Liv Macy

10:57 Conversations around the Laptop - Interview with Samantha Norbury, Audiobook Narrator/Actor

TRIGGER WARNING FOR ONE RESEARCH TOPIC DISCUSSED BY LIV (CHEST WOUND)

Bio: Samantha was classically trained as a theater actor/singer and has been lucky enough to work with wonderful vocal coaches and engineers as she continues to perfect her craft of voice acting. She was raised in a multi-cultural family with one side of her family being Yaqui Native American and the other of European descent. This unique upbringing combined with her immigrating from California to the English countryside as an adult, has given her a profound respect for different cultures, their rich histories, and how they influence our lives and the stories we tell.

Website: https://www.samanthanorburyvo.com/

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4:48 Book Spotlight #1 - FOREVER AFTER ALL by Shelby Storme

Bio: Shelby Storme is a romance author making magic out of the mundane. When she’s not writing swoon-worthy small town romances, she’s wrangling her two slightly feral, yet adorable children, coaching gymnastics, and freelance editing in the small town of Uvalde, Texas.

Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/9f1tjiA

7:12 Book Spotlight #2 - DON'T MESS WITH THE MISTLETOE By Peggy Jaeger

Bio: Peggy Jaeger writes romance stories about strong women, the families who support them, and the men who can't live without them.

Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/057m5uQ

8:56 Book Spotlight #3 - GEMINI QUEEN by Laura Navarre

Bio:Bestselling paranormal romance author Laura Navarre writes extra-spicy, extra-shifty, wild & witchy why-choose romance starring hot bi heroes and the badass women who love them. With seventeen sexy stories released worldwide, this cat-loving, wine-drinking Washington DC-based nomad whisks you away from your ordinary day into a magical secret world inhabited by Zara Gemini and her sword-crossing warlock harem. Escape into the Witching World at https://reamstories.com/witchingworld/public

Amazon: https://a.co/d/iyJaUUg

10:32 Liv Macy Author Updates and Information

Website: www.livmacy.com

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14:00 Conversations around the Laptop - Interview with Leia Talon, Heart's Choice Writer

Bio: Leia Talon writes fantasy and speculative fiction with romantic elements. Her lyrical approach is influenced by a lifetime of turning emotions into poetry and songs. She lives in the mountains of British Columbia, where nature sparks her imagination to run wild.

Hearts Choice Link: https://www.choiceofgames.com/hearts-choice/their-majesties-pleasure/

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0:15-Page one. And I cannot tell you how excited I am to be finally starting this podcast. Thank you so much for joining me. And I hope you enjoyed the content here that you come back weekly.

0:38-Today's bit of randomness.

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1:55-Book Spotlight #1 - SNOW DAY- A LITTLE BOO ADVENTURE by Anja Jaeger.

Bio: Anja Jaeger is a creator of spooky, supernatural stories for kids. Ze has a background in folklore, language learning, and has a passion for storytelling that empower younger audiences to feel seen as they explore the world. Ze is most known for hir nonbinary character, lil’ Boo.

Amazon link: https://a.co/d/4UYVgI6

3:24-Book Spotlight #2 - PLEASE EXCUSE OUR CONFUSION by Jasmine Cartright.

Bio: Jasmine Cartwright is a contemporary YA and romance author from Oklahoma City. She writes stories about people who find happiness at the most inconvenient times. She is an advocate for mental health, justice reform, and providing a voice for the often silenced and marginalized voices.

Amazon link: https://a.co/d/fbunldA

4:26-Book Spotlight #3 - THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER by Liv Rancourt.

Bio: Liv Rancourt is a multi-published author of gay and m/m romance. Because love is love, even with fangs.

Amazon link: https://a.co/d/dnr2PDZ

6:24-Liv Macy Author Updates and Information -

Website: www.livmacy.com

10:58-Conversations around the Laptop - Interview with Kim Findlay, Hybrid Author

Bio: Kim Findlay, former English major, was seduced to the dark side (accounting) by mundane issues like paying bills, until her husband enticed her to throw off her business shackles and sail off into the sunset. She currently lives on a catamaran on turquoise waters in the Caribbean while writing romance novels. Bucket list accomplished! You can find her at kimfindlay.ca, @missheyer74, or on Facebook and Instagram (KimFindlayAuthor).

Website: www.kimfindlay.ca

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