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SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 4 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Sanders participates in an interview with Dr. Gravers and a potential patient’s parents. The patient is hearing voices & has attacked others
Sep 30, 20241 min read
SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 3 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Sanders leads his 1st group session with the patients he'll be working with, but the meeting proves to be challenging.
Sep 30, 20241 min read
SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 2 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
CHAPTER TWO
Sanders meets patient Rebecca Brownell. He tries to shake her hand, but she insists he stay away from her imaginary baby.
Sep 25, 20241 min read
SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 1 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
CHAPTER 1
Starting his first clinical psychologist job, Dr. John Sanders is abruptly introduced to the staff and patients at Clearcreek.
Sep 25, 20241 min read
SANDERS' STARFISH - Intro & Author's Note | Audiobook by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
In this video, Tara C. Allred reads her Author’s Note, revealing the original inspiration behind SANDERS' STARFISH.
Sep 23, 20241 min read
SANDERS' STARFISH Audiobook Release Party
An unforgettable evening @ the SANDERS' STARFISH Audiobook Release Party! Every community needs a store like the Gandy Dancer Mercantile!
Sep 18, 20241 min read
Please Excuse the Dust
But when I arrived at the hotel, now around 9:30 at night, the place was under serious construction. And I mean serious CONSTRUCTION!
Sep 9, 20243 min read
It's Time to Celebrate!
This has been a dream come true! Sanders' Starfish is finally an audiobook. Thanks to Narrator James Davidson and Sound Engineer Josh Law!
Sep 4, 20241 min read
Once There Was a Story: The Power of Story
Once upon a time, in the land of literature, there lived a character named Story. Story wasn't just any character; she was the essence,...
Jun 12, 20242 min read
How Do You Interact with Stories
When I was four I learned how to read. I loved reading and wanted to enjoy as many books as I could find. Then when I was five, my mom said
May 30, 20242 min read
Writers on the Moon: A Journey of Dreams, Disappointment, and Perseverance
“We’ll send a rag-tag fleet of stories to the Moon aboard a digital data card. We hope this snapshot of indie fiction from around the...
Jan 31, 20244 min read
A Year in Reflection: From Milestone Beginnings to a Year of Blooming
2023 has come full circle, and as I reflect on the journey that began with anticipation, I can't help but marvel at the milestones and...
Dec 31, 20234 min read
Cheers to a Successful Season: Highlights from Our Christmas Pop-Up Bookstores
As we bid farewell to the festive season, I'm thrilled to share the joyous highlights from our Christmas pop-up bookstores. It's been a...
Dec 31, 20231 min read
FALSE CLAIMS by Katherine Nichols: Bookstore Feature
And now, as we round out the year with our last author to be featured at the Christmas pop-up bookstore, it feels like we have come full...
Dec 6, 20233 min read
NOT BROKEN by Kay Lynn Wilson: Christmas Bookstore Feature
What if it can't be fixed? What if I am broken beyond repair? Why does something have to be wrong with me? Why does it have to be so...
Dec 4, 20233 min read
Uncle Brad: A Christmas Author's Journey and Bookstore Feature
Brad Allred isn't just an author; he's family, my go-to for fatherly advice and wise counsel. When I was 19, my father passed away, and...
Dec 4, 20234 min read
Mixed Emotions After Completing NaNoWriMo
Tonight, my heart holds a mix of emotions. Firstly, NaNoWriMo holds a special place in my writer's journey. Since 2015, I've embarked on...
Dec 1, 20232 min read
MIRRORS OF JESUS by Michelle Dennis Christensen: Christmas Bookstore Feature
It brings me immense joy to share the exciting news that Michelle Dennis Christensen will be present to sign her books at both pop-up...
Nov 21, 20233 min read
AFLOAT: Drug Addiction Through a Mother's Eyes x4 by Mechelle Leifson Wride: Bookstore Feature
This is an extremely special book! I have worked with Mechelle for two years to capture her story. It is with great joy that I get to...
Nov 20, 20234 min read
ADVENTUROUS ALI (Books 1-5) by Tyler H. Jolley: Christmas Bookstore Feature
I feel like I won the author lottery here! As I curated the list of authors to invite, we had a gap in representation for middle-grade...
Nov 17, 20233 min read
NOT JUST A REALLY GOOD HUMAN by Dwight J. Olney: Christmas Bookstore Feature
By a stroke of extreme fortune, I'm thrilled to announce that we will feature the incredible book Not Just a Really Good Human by...
Nov 16, 20233 min read
MY NAME IS BRIAN by Stacy Lynn Carroll: Christmas Bookstore Feature
If your friends jumped off a cliff, would you jump too? Bryan chose to dive. Moments later, as he lay on the beach, unable to move his...
Nov 15, 20232 min read
Journey Beyond Comfort and Safety: Christmas Bookstore Feature SHADOW RUNNER by K.J. Fieler
I am delighted to announce some of the authors to be featured at our special pop-up Christmas bookstores hosted by Patella Publishing...
Nov 14, 20232 min read
From Pen to Studio: Embracing Novel Anniversary with an Audiobook
Twenty years ago this month, my first novel, Sanders' Starfish, was released by a mid-sized publisher. Since then, my journey has been an...
Oct 27, 20232 min read
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