I’ve had the pleasure of sharing Terri Schlichenmeyer’s syndicated book reviews at LGBTSR.com for many years now. In this conversation, we talk about the increase in books for young adults with LGBTQ content, as well as the growing effort in some school districts across the country to prohibit books that address topics like sexual orientation, gender identity and race. Fasten your headphones for another engaging chat with Terri. You can hear my previous conversations with her HERE and HERE.

About Terri Schlichenmeyer

The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 13,000 books.

Join me for a conversation with Robin Whitten, Editor and Founder of AudioFile Magazine. Robin speaks with me from Portland, Maine, where she and the magazine call home. We discuss the history of this nearly 30-year-old publication, Robin’s love for audiobooks, and AudioFile’s place in an industry that has grown tremendously since her first modest newsletter nearly three decades ago. We talk about narrators, what makes a good audiobook listening experience, and suggestions for getting started as a newcomer to the world of spoken books.

About Robin Whitten

Favorite Audiobook : THE GOLDEN COMPASS by Philip Pullman, read by a full cast

As editor and founder of AudioFile Magazine, Robin is passionate about audiobooks and the magic of the listening experience. She started AudioFile nearly 30 years ago, starting out as an avid listener.

Join me for a conversation with Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH, Founder of Kapok Multicultural Caregiving. Kapok offers a wide variety of articles and resources for caregivers, older adults and their families across cultures. They offer experiences, best practices, tips, and affordable tools from sources you can trust. Angelica brings her high energy and dedication to the conversation, as well as to her mission. Fasten your headphones!

Join me for a conversation with audiobook narrator Sean Rhead. We’ve just finished our second book together, Reservation for Murder: A Kyle Callahan Mystery, and Sean lets us in on his process for taking a book from print to microphone. Sean has been in the narration business for the past two years, and currently has over 20 titles available for download on Audible. His favorite genres to narrate are fantasy and mystery, but there is no genre he wouldn’t like to take on. When Sean is not narrating, he spends his time teaching music to the younger generation, singing musical theatre songs, and duetting sea shanties on TikTok. He is also a proud ally of the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.

I’ve had the pleasure of including Jim Miller’s syndicated column, Savvy Senior, for several years now at LGBTSr. It was a delight to finally get him on the podcast and talk about his life,  his commitment to helping older Americans stay informed, and his experience as one of the country’s most widely read columnists. Fasten your headphones for our conversation about this vital audience and how best to serve them.

Join me as I welcome author Garrett Hutson back to the podcast. His newest historical spy thriller, The Swiss Conspiracy, just became available in March, continuing his Martin Schuller series with a third installment. We get caught up on his life, writing, and plans for the future. Fasten your headphones settle in for my chat with this prolific author and fellow Hoosier.

Listen to my previous conversation with the author HERE.

About Garrett Hutson

Garrett Hutson writes upmarket historical mysteries and spy fiction, driven by awed characters who are moving and unforgettable. He writes about ordinary people in different times and places who struggle with faith, family dysfunction, and all of the moral gray areas of life. He writes realistic fiction, so his work is always diverse and LGBT-inclusive.