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Reading to Feed The Mind!

6 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago -

This podcast will discuss books, through the eye of the narrator, author and fans. Podcasts will include discussions around self-published authors, print vs. electronic alternatives, children's reading literacy, and a host of other book-related topics. If you are an avid reader or someone in search of a good book, we will give you insight on various authors, known and unknown, and the books they have written.Thanks for listening!

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Episodes

Juan Mendez Scott

July 09, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Juan Mendez Scott is a self-published author with nine books under his belt!  Juan has a phenomenal style of writing that is reminiscent of Alfred Hitchcock.  You can find his books on Amazon or on his website at https://juanmchaos.wixsite.com/author-blog/book-store.  His can also be found on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/juan.m.scott.

Season 1 Episode 5: From Trial to Triumph - Melissa January

March 21, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

In this episode we discuss the book "From Trial to Triumph" where author, Melissa January, shares her experiences with domestic violence.  This is our first author interview held during the Books and Bubbles book club discussion.  If you have never experienced a book club, you are in for an exciting experience as we dive into the book and get some really great responses from the author.  Enjoy! 

Different Options for Reading Books - Daaimah Poole's "Another Man Will"

February 13, 2020 03:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

In this episode we discuss the various forms of reading books, e-readers vs. audible.  I discuss my favorite method and the book by Daaimah Poole, "Another Man Will."  Find out how I stumbled on this author who has now been added to my list of authors to read.

Season 1 Episode 3 Death Before Dishonor

January 04, 2020 19:00 - 14 minutes - 9.82 MB

This is one of the first "Did You Know" episodes, where we take a look at those who we enjoy in the capacity of entertainers, politicians, actors, comedians, etc., but we can also add the title of author to their names.  In this episode, we take a look at the rapper, producer, actor, businessman, and, unknown to many, author...50 Cent and his collaboration with author Nikki Turner in the novel entitled Death Before Dishonor.  The novel is a look into the lives of three characters, Trill, Sun...

Better Than I Know Myself - Success in Sisterhood

December 08, 2019 21:00 - 10 minutes - 7.14 MB

In this episode we review the book Better Than I Know Myself by Virginia Deberry and  Donna Grant, two women who met over two decades ago during a plus-size model audition. The two became friends and have written seven great novels.  Their collaboration and writing exemplifies that there is success in sisterhood.

Welcome to Reading to Feed the Mind

November 25, 2019 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

This episode introduces the listener to Reading to Feed the Mind, gives a history of the host Stacy Woods and discusses her favorite author J. California Cooper's two books, "Some Love, Some Pain, Some Time" and "In Search of Satisfaction."