Leah and Friends
By Leah Maye
This is where you can listen to reviews of books by indie authors and hear interviews with those authors. And learn all about my own books, including the popular Instascam.
Leah and FriendsMay 29, 2022
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01:05:42
Lynn Rhys
SPOILER ALERT! This episode contains spoilers. Please read the books if you don’t want spoilers. Lynn and I talk about her series, Darkwood Academy, the importance of street teams, editors, ARC and Beta readers, and conveying emotion in writing. Her website lynnrhys.com will be up soon. In the meantime, follow her on Instagram @lynnrhysauthor
Feb 26, 202301:12:02
Ben Ditmars
We discuss poetry, Haiku, breaking the rules, plays, writing fiction, eating your vegetables, and big city driving. Enjoy! Follow on Instagram @benditmars #poetryisnotdead
Feb 12, 202356:02
Amanda Jaeger
In this episode we talk about murder, cults, small towns, story ideas, and much more. Follow the author on Instagram @amanda.b.jaeger and check out her website amandabjaeger.com
Feb 05, 202358:51
Daniel Bautz
Author of the soon to be released novel, Life Is In The Blood. We talk writing, editing, what it’s like to be an indie author, cults, and so much more. Follow Daniel on Instagram @dbautzy and check out his website danielbautzctp.com.
Jan 29, 202344:19
Kryssa Stevenson
Author of Shadowed by Moonlight. We talk about language, diversity, culture, and books, of course! Visit the author’s website at kryssastevenson.com and on Instagram @steviewrites221.
Jan 22, 202301:06:08
Elizabeth Moore Kraus
Author of the memoir, 3 Sisters 3 Weeks 3 Countries (Still Talking), talks about life, death, traveling, writing, and much more. If you want advice on how to get started on your own memoir, listen to this episode. Follow the author on Instagram @author.kraus and her website elizabethmoorekraus@weebly.com
Jan 15, 202301:25:48
Amber Showalter
The author of three books of poetry talks about writing, the grief process, and much more. Follow her on Instagram @grownuppunkpub and purchase her books on Amazon.
Jan 08, 202301:01:28
Jacob Moon
We talk about Dead Recking, his other works, and the important of editors. Follow on Instagram @writer_jake_727 and visit his website at www.writerjake.com
Jan 01, 202359:39
CJ Pearson (aka Ariel Archer)
In this episode we talk about weather, Andy Warhol, strong women, and books, of course. Follow the author on Instagram and TikTok @realm_of_cordysia
Dec 18, 202201:28:50
Ed Hochsmann
Author the Cutter Kauai Sea Adventures series. We talk all bout his books, the accuracy of your writing, and painting a clear picture. Follow on Instagram @edhochsmann and check out his website at edwardhochsmann.com
Dec 11, 202201:16:56
Anthony Taylor
Author of She Wants to Play discusses all things horror, human behavior, and the power of words. Follow him on Instagram @authoranthonytaylor and on TikTok @authoranthonytaylor.
Dec 04, 202201:00:31
Agnes Kay-E
Author of Tainted Hearts, The Girl From Home, and more talks about writing processes, traveling, and the best advice for new authors. Follow on Instagram @agnkaye
Nov 28, 202253:26
Just Leah
You get me this too me. Reading passages of my poetry and some things from Instascam. And a few shoutouts to some people I love.
Nov 27, 202201:05:27
Jenna O’Malley
Author of Bound by Fate and Blood talks about her book and the rest of the series, languages, rebranding, marketing, and much more! Follow on Instagram @jennathesoulwriteromalley and on YouTube and Facebook @jennathesoulwriter.
Nov 20, 202256:28
Donna Scuvotti
Author of Just Jonathan and Deadly Vendetta talks writing, serial killers, her love of animals, and getting justice. Follow her on Instagram @donnascuvattiauther.
Nov 13, 202257:22
T.R. Hamby
Author of King of the Wicked, the first book in the Banished Series, discusses angels, romance, and how to push through writer’s block. Follow on Instagram @t.r.Hamby and Twitter @trhamby1.
Nov 06, 202237:38
Laura Lukasavage
Laura talks about her many books, writing with a toddler running around, the importance of leaving reviews, and much more. Follow the author on Instagram @lauralukasavageauthor
Oct 30, 202249:38
Bonus Episode: Leah and Alana
In this episode, my daughter and I (and her boyfriend) answer your questions, have some adult beverages, and just act goofy. Remember to DM me with your guesses to the giveaway question on Instagram @leahmayewriter. Good luck!
Oct 23, 202201:02:23
April D Berry
Join the author of The Club series and many other books on our discussion of shopping, supporting indie authors, and all of her books. Follow April on Instagram @aprildberryauthor
Oct 16, 202259:03
Jennifer Becker
All the way from Austria, Jennifer discusses her book, Through Fire and Ruin. Learn all about the fae world, co-writing a book with a person in another country, and the joys of editing. Follow the author on Instagram @authorjbecker.
Oct 09, 202242:57
KS Gray
Join us as we talk politics, courtroom drama, Amazon reviews, and more. Follow the author on Instagram @ksgrayauthor
Oct 02, 202239:51
T.E. Price
In this episode, we talk about Take Flight, the latest book from Tiffany Price. Hear about domestic violence and how believing in a higher power can help you through dark times. Follow the author on Instagram @tiffanyeveprice and check out her website at tiffanyeveprice.Wordpress.com
Sep 25, 202238:17
Brittany Malone
In this episode we talk about doing your own thing, in your own way. We talk fashion, writing process trials and errors of self publishing on Amazon, and what’s to come in the future. Follow her Instagram @brittanymalonepoetry
Aug 14, 202249:06
R.S. Green
This author talks about being brutally honest, a mental health advocate, and how he feels about the current state of the UK government. Follow his Instagram @wanderingscottishpoet
Aug 07, 202242:48
Aimee Nicole
Poet Aimee Nicole talks poetry, BDSM, trauma, and everything in between. Follow her Instagram @aimeenicole525
Aug 07, 202245:04
William Thomas Brumley
Author of poetry books You Might Feel This and Finish Your Thoughts talks about poetry and being authentic. Follow him on Instagram @wtb_writes.
Jul 24, 202240:34
Lara Alspaugh
Author of the Blue Water Bay series talks writing, wartime heroes, grief, and much more. Visit her website at laraalspaugh.com and on Instagram @laraalspaughwriter.
Jul 19, 202255:40
Jean Estelle
The author of Hope talks about her book and the continuation of this dystopian adventure. Follow her Instagram @jeanestelle_hope. Her books can be found at:
1.) Comics on the Green: Scranton Pa
2.) The Library Express: Steamtown Market Place, Scranton Pa
3.) Gamers Edge Comics and Games: Stroudsburg Pa
4.) Hughes Library: Stroudsburg Pa
5.) GotBeans: Inside the Stroud Mall Stroudsburg Pa
6.) Hall of Heroes: Pocono Lake PA. Upcoming events:
1.) Christmas in July Craft Fest at the YMCA-Stroudsburg Pa Saturday July 23.
2.) Stroud fest: Main Street Stroudsburg Pa-Saturday September 3.
3.) Lehigh Valley Wicked Plant Festival: Bethlehem Pa at the Steel Stacks-Sunday, September 18
1.) Comics on the Green: Scranton Pa
2.) The Library Express: Steamtown Market Place, Scranton Pa
3.) Gamers Edge Comics and Games: Stroudsburg Pa
4.) Hughes Library: Stroudsburg Pa
5.) GotBeans: Inside the Stroud Mall Stroudsburg Pa
6.) Hall of Heroes: Pocono Lake PA. Upcoming events:
1.) Christmas in July Craft Fest at the YMCA-Stroudsburg Pa Saturday July 23.
2.) Stroud fest: Main Street Stroudsburg Pa-Saturday September 3.
3.) Lehigh Valley Wicked Plant Festival: Bethlehem Pa at the Steel Stacks-Sunday, September 18
Jul 10, 202244:11
Harriet Everend
Author of Cursed Legacy and The Summoning talks about horror writing and scary movies. Follow her on TikTok and Instagram @harriet_everend_author
Jul 03, 202247:04
JL Grice
This week’s author talks about her book Forbidden and about her series the Dominated series and why she self published. Follow her Instagram @j_l_grice.
Jun 26, 202235:33
Hardison Parker
Author of Cara’s Awakening, Touched in Paradise, and other works discusses writing erotica, marketing, and much more! Follow on Instagram @h.parker_author. Also follow the author on Twitter @hparker_author, on Medium @hardisonparker, and on Intrigueverse.com.
Jun 19, 202248:50
Dawn Dugle
Dawn is the author of the Saber Sisters series, Pleasure Point series, and Flamingo Cove series. We talk about romance, reality, and shifting the roles of your favorite tropes. Follow her on TikTok and Instagram @authordawndugle
Jun 12, 202253:09
Phillip Rhoades
In this episode, we talk about academics writing, Haiku, zombies, and things that go bump in the night. Read the novella, Zombie Prom, and follow the author on Instagram @rhoadesphillip.
Jun 05, 202235:26
Dr. Stuart Knott
Author of The Summoning and Cat’s Eye, both on Amazon. Follow the author on Instagram @Dr.kauthor.
May 29, 202201:05:42
S.R. Fabrico
We talk about The Secrets We Conceal, a book about healing from the trauma of a child sexual abuse. The book can be found on Amazon. Go follow the author on Instagram @srfabrico_author
May 22, 202253:58
Bonus Episode: Elaine Stephens
Host of YouTube’s Book and a BeeReview talks about her channel and promoting indie authors. Subscribe to her channel and follow on Instagram @elaine_stephens_reviews.
May 18, 202242:09
Taylor Crook
Author of Path of the Eternal Sun talks writing with a partner, plotting, world building, and much more. Follow his Instagram @taylorcrookwrites and his podcast, Waterstone Media.
May 15, 202245:30
KM Brady
KM Brady is the author of Perfectly Imperfectly a Mess, her personal story about domestic violence and sexual abuse, and her survival. This episode (and the book) may contain triggers for some as it mentions physical and sexual abuse. The book is available on Amazon. You can follow the author on Instagram @authorkmbrady.
May 08, 202201:13:15
Robert Enrico Sohl
SPOILER ALERT! This episode contains spoilers. In this episode, I talk with Robert Enrico Sohl about his book, The Shadow of Death, and his upcoming works. The Shadow of Death is available on Amazon. Congratulations to Robert on his second book, releasing in November 2022, being published by Curious Corvid Publishing. Follow him on Instagram @decepticreepva
May 01, 202201:03:24
Cassidy Cross
Join Canadian author Cassidy Cross and me as we discuss the Amara Saga and Cassandra, and the trials and triumphs of self-publishing. Cassidy’s books are available on Amazon. She also has an anxiety relieving coloring book available. Be sure to read her books and follow her Instagram @cassidycross07.
Apr 24, 202238:60
Introduction
An introduction to this podcast and what it’s about.
Apr 17, 202203:54
Trailer for Leah Maye and Friends
Introduction the a new podcast featuring indie authors.
Apr 16, 202200:52