Indie Beacon Radio Show

What happens when a wife challenges her husband on a one-of-a-kind trip?  Well, a book gets written of course.  Join May Ann Faremouth in this episode of the Indie Beacon Show as she talks with Christopher Saye about his trip that lasted a year and how it turned into a book.

2024 the Year of the Indie Authors has begun planning for a year of celebration with programs and events.  Will you be a part of the Celebration?  Learn more in this episode of the Indie Beacon Show about how B Alan Bourgeois created this event of Celebration for Indie Authors.

In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, hostess Charlotte Canion talks with new author Cheryl King about her book “Sitting On Top of the World”, a depression-era story of a young girl riding the rails looking for work. Learn more about the book and what she is planning for a sequel.

Like many authors, they are motivated by an idea, a thought, something that inspires them to create their book. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, hostess Mary Ann Faremouth talks with Derek Pickett about his love of dancing and poetry and how they inspired him to write his book of poetry in Lost in the Dance.

Sharon K. Middleton has written several romance novels. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, Rox Burkey interview Sharon to talk about her latest book that involves a love of course, but also time travel to ancient Egypt. What love can span the test of time?

April N Coker spent most of her adult life as a teacher, while her husband worked for a local Zoo. Once April was able to retire, she was encouraged by her husband to use the many stories he had shared with her about the zoo for a book. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, Mary Ann Faremouth interviews April about the three books she has created along with many more she plans to work on soon.

As a meteorologist, John J Lynn was able to learn about the patterns of weather and what people could expect from it. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, hostess Rox Burkey interviews John about his experiences and how they impacted him to write the fictional stories in his books.

Peggy Green-Ernst has grown up in the military, worked in politics, and listens to her spiritual side. One can only wonder how she mixes those aspects into her books. In this edition of the Indie Beacon Show, hostess Charlotte Canion interviews Peggy about her three books, and how her life is blended into each one.

A child’s experience can have a great impact on the child, their family, and others. In the case of author Stephanie Cameron, she took an incident that happened to her daughter and turned it into two books. Learn more in this episode of the Indie Beacon Show with hostess Mary Ann Faremouth.

A thriller can be written in a variety of ways. In the case of Gary Youngling’s books, he has written from firsthand knowledge. His years as a cop in a local town, and working undercover, along with assisting other police entities, have given Gary a unique perspective. Learn more in this episode of the Indie Beacon Show with hostess Charlotte Canion.

Life can take a person on many roads that are planned and unplanned. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, hostess Rox Burkey interviews Michel Delifer about his new book, which talks about his life and the roads he took. Learn more about Mi-Granted Life.

Patricia Le Foll is a French woman who began her writing career at age 18 when her first book was published while she was a student. The thrill of the words did not get many chances to present itself until she moved to Arizona many years later. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, Rox Burkey interviews Patricia about her many books and her teaching of French to her students.

Following your dream while incorporating others’ ideas that they have for you can create conflict or art. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, hostess Mary Ann Faremouth interviews Mary Jane Overall on how she created stories while following her path, and yet living on the path others choose.

Former Navy man Mark Piggott had the joy of sailing around the world and discovering new and exciting things. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, host B Alan Bourgeois talks with Mark about using what he learned in the Navy to create his collection of fantasy books.

We all have experienced moments of frustration over one thing or another. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, hostess Mary Ann Faremouth talks with author Nkem DenChukwu about how she turned her frustration into a book, and then into a movie producer.

A father’s love can take on many forms. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show with hostess Diann Floyd Boehm, you learn how letters from a father to his son in jail, help the son grow into a man that now helps others.

Learning about your family heritage can be exciting and fun. In this interview hostess, Charlotte Canion interviews Kathryn Hauisen, about her family legacy and how it dated back to the Mayflower. Plus the surprises and interesting historical facts she learned along the way.

Woman helping Woman is what Elle Ballard and various books are about. In this episode with hostess Mary Ann Faremouth, you learn about Elle’s drive and passion for helping women around the world.

Helping children learn how to use their talents at a young age allows them to fully explore their creative side and helps them to grow strong as business people so they can become successful. In this episode host, B Alan Bourgeois interviews Milli Mills about her non-profit and about her Podcast that helps creatives.

Michael Earney found a creative way to inspire people of all ages to learn more about the world around them through his A to Z books. This includes animals, plants, and much more. Learn more in this episode of the Indie Beacon Show with host B Alan Bourgeois.

Cover design is one of the key aspects to getting sales for authors' books. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, hostess Mary Ann Faremouth talks with graphics designer Mark Gelotte about his cover designs.

What does an Environmental Scientist write about that will inspire children to grow and learn? In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, how B Alan Bourgeois talks with B B Denson about her children’s books about the climate and about her political satire.

What is a Techno Thriller? Authors Breakfield & Burkey talk about their Enigma Series of 12 books with host B Alan Bourgeois in this episode of the Indie Beacon Show. Breakfield & Burkey share how this writing experience has allowed them to grow as writers by writing a Novela and lots of short stories along the way.

The desire to write a novel can come at a young age, and sometimes not until later in life. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, hostess Charlotte Cannion interviews Julie G Connor about a walk that motivated her to begin writing, and how she continued to create a children’s book and a publishing house

Award-Winning author C J Peterson continues to work on her Christian-based series of books for adults and new books for children. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, hostess Diann Floyd Boehm interviews C J about her books and her Christian-based publishing company.

It is hard to believe at times that there are actual monsters in the world. Not the kind you read in Sci-Fi books, but the humankind that preys on humanity. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, hostess Rox Burkey interviews Mark M Bello. She talks with Mark about his series of books based that sprang from his work on the Catholic Church abuse cases. Are there organizations that work behind the scenes to cover things up?

DJ Martin is a grumpy old woman who lives in the woods. Does that sound familiar? Oh, she’s a witch in the forest too. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, host B Alan Bourgeois interviews DJ about the witch book series she wrote and the non-fiction herb books that she also wrote.

Finding a graphic artist that does great work can be a challenge. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, hostess Mary Ann Faremouth introduces Michael Errigo to our audience. He is the winner of the Lone Star Festival poster contest for 2022. Learn about his motivation to be a graphic artist.

In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, hostess Rox Burkey talks with Jeffrey S Stephens about his books and why he chooses to be an author. Jeffrey has created a series of fictional books, and one non-fiction book due out in 2022.

In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, hostess Mary Ann Faremouth talks with Max Reagan, MFA, about his career as a writing coach. Learn why Max chooses this profession and why he enjoys helping authors to succeed.

What is a Read-A-Thon? AMI and B4R.store have created a way for schools, libraries, and other nonprofit organizations to raise funds this summer by getting people to sponsor kids and adults to read. Learn more about this year’s event and much more in this episode of the Indie Beacon Show with B Alan Bourgeois as hostess Charlotte Canion asking hard questions as to why people should be participating.

This is an example of what a metaverse bookstore could be like. It is simple in its concept but gives enough for an author to better understand how metaverse stores work.

Many authors know that it is always best to write what you know. But what happens when you also want to show what you know in a book? In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, hostess Mary Ann Faremouth interviews one half of the Once Upon a Dance duo who collaborates in writing a variety of children’s books about dance and imagination.

Life throws many curves at someone, which can delay in writing their novels. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, learn about Jeff Konkol as hostess Charlotte Canion interviews him about his books and why he writes in his genre.

The 2022 Year of the Reader! Hostess Charlotte Canion interviews the creator B Alan Bourgeois who shares why he created the year-long event and programs for Authors and Readers. Learn more at HTTP://Readers.DEARIndie.org

The last show of the 2021 season. Join producer B Alan Bourgeois as he talks about this season in this very short episode of the Indie Beacon Show.

Diann Floyd Boehm wants joy and happiness in life and her books reflect that, especially her two newest books. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, host B Alan Bourgeois talks with Diann about her latest books and why one of them could become a movement worldwide. Is it destined to become a social media darling?

Terry Overton was a professor that worked on the Texas border with Mexico. Her experience and religious background lead her to write her book about two women living on both sides of the border. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, Rox Burkey talks with Terry about that book and the other books she has written about Americana, poetry, and much more.

Isai Gutierrez is a former educational employee with many years in classroom and administrative work. His experience led him to write his first book, and from that experience, he continues to write but also publish books by Hispanic children’s authors. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, host B Alan Bourgeois interviews Isai about his books and his plans.

Astrologist Michael Lutin has written for Vanity Fair for several years, as well as helped the shakers and movers in NYC with his charts. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, hostess Mary Ann Faremouth talks with Michael and learns why he was reluctant to become an astrologer and how one of his charts was rejected by Vanity Fair but has become one of the biggest articles on astrology in their history. It’s a fascinating read that will surprise and maybe shock you.

Frederick Williams is a professor of history who is of the age to have lived through a few historical moments in America. This aspect of living through and writing about that history brings a new look to how one understands history. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, host B Alan Bourgeois talks with Fred about his books on Black history and the stories that were not known that impacted the historical events that we are aware of.

Missy Jane spends most of her time lost in worlds of her own making, alternately loving and hating such creatures as vampires, shape-shifters, Archangels, and gargoyles (to name a few). In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, hostess Denise Bryson talks with Missy about her collection of 20 books and the world she sometimes find herself living in.

Inspiration comes in many forms. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, hostess Mary Ann Faremouth talks with author Deepak K Sharma about why he wrote a book with 52 stories. Each is designed to inspire someone each week of the year.

What do you do when you can’t find a character you can get behind and support? You write about one, two or a few of them. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, hostess Charlotte Canion talks with S E Smith about her 100 plus titles that she has written and why she wrote them.

Taking a moment in time can mean something different to any child. But for Denise Montgomery, a single event changed her life and brought her face to face with discrimination. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, hostess Denise Bryson talks with Denise Montgomery about the book I Want to Go and why she wrote this moving story of a little black girl just wanting to go to the State Fair of Texas.

Ray Wenck is a man of many talents. Through the years, he has enjoyed teaching and writing, which lead him to his current career as an author of 40 books. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, hostess Mary Ann Faremouth talks with Ray about the variety of books he has written.

A former Navy man, musician, and educator, Johnny Cat is a renaissance man of the arts. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show with hostess Rox Burkey, Johnny talks about what motivated him to write his first book.

Steve Friedman believes in the power of introverts. He struggled for decades as an adolescent and then a leader within corporate America, only to triumph by learning how to live and lead his own way. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, hostess Charlotte Canion interviews Steve and talks about how he came to write his memoir, In Search of Courage, in 2020 and to recently publish his second book, The Corporate Introvert: How to Lead and Thrive with Confidence.

D R Johnson has written screenplays and is a member of the Writers Guild of America. This experience of working with some of the best in Hollywood has launched him into a writing career in SciFi and Fantasy. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, hostess Mary Ann Faremouth talks with D R about his books and what motivated him to write them.

What happens when you work in a world of spies as a journalist and see things that you wish were not the cast? You write a book about it. In this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, hostess Rox Burkey interviews Todd Benson about his new book that deals with the covert border war.