Andrea Putting is a conscious entrepreneur and the founder of Chocolate and Coffee Day for Religious Harmony. Her best-selling and award-winning books, "Compassionate Prosperity" and "Compassionate Purpose," weave together the threads of social mission with the quest for deeper meaning in our lives. As a speaker and podcast host, Andrea advocates for unity and the potent impact of storytelling. She's the founder of Putting Words, a self-publishing house where she empowers emerging authors to carve out their own paths to bestseller status. Living in Melbourne, Australia, Andrea cherishes the company of her 2 grandchildren who keep her jumping in Puddles. She the delight of chocolate, and the spark of engaging conversations. Compassionate Prosperity: When Success is Not Enough - Compassionate Prosperity explores how having compassion projects in business turns success into fulfilment and satisfaction for you and your business. As compassion grows, prosperity follows, in your team, community and business. Success takes on a new meaning and a higher purpose as you become an authentic influence. Compassionate Purpose: Discovering a Life of Fulfilment - Compassionate Purpose is a discovery of the calling to service, giving back or paying it forward. When we find a purpose greater than ourselves, we find a sense of fulfilment that can change our lives. Connecting compassion and the desire for purpose brings focus to making the difference that we all long to make, along with a sense of fulfilment and joy that creates a legacy worth living. Her links are: www.AndreaPutting.com.au www.PuttingWords.com – Download the “Self-Publishing Readiness Checklist & Guide to Self-Publishing Success.” www.ChocolateandCoffeeBreaks.com Books can be found at www.AndreaPutting.com.au/books Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Andrea-Putting/author/B09YLV8GJN? (and on your favorite online seller) www.Facebook.com/AndreaPuttingSpeaker www.LinkedIn.com/in/AndreaPutting www.Instagram.com/AndreaPutting ***** Keith's Website: www.jkeithbrown.com Instagram: @jkeithbrown.author

Today, I invite author Brooke French onto the "Book Talks with Keith" podcast. Brooke is a recovering lawyer turned writer who lives with her husband and sons between Atlanta and Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. She spends most of her days gleefully researching and writing about fatal viruses, terrorism, and murder. Brooke is likely on numerous watch lists. Brooke’s most recent book, The Carolina Variant, is like Blake Crouch’s Upgrade with the pacing of Fox’s 24. ***** Tess Oliver's memory is a killer. When the lead that could save her law practice is destroyed in a suspicious fire, only her recollection of it remains. Tess can relive memories, but her gift comes at a cost. The last time she used it, she nearly died. This time, she only takes a peek. A single moment spent in her memory of the defendant's encoded document gives her a brutal migraine and a phone number. Luke Broussard answers her call from the wreckage of a downed plane. His charter passenger is dead. A mutated virus seeps from the man's broken cargo. And when rescuers take Luke to an Atlanta hospital, the virus comes with him. Tess follows her lead to Luke and finds an instant connection. As they run from a psychopath who'll stop at nothing to retrieve the document, the city falls apart around them. The code hidden in Tess's mind may be the only thing that can keep the outbreak contained, but using her gift to decipher it could kill her. If the virus – or whoever engineered it – doesn't get to her first. ***** Booke's Website:  www.brookelfrench.com   Her socials are:  https://www.instagram.com/brookelewisfrench/  https://www.facebook.com/brooke.l.french https://www.threads.net/@brookelewisfrench   Here's where listeners can find The Carolina Variant:  https://www.amazon.com/Carolina-Variant-Brooke-L-French/dp/1685132189   And, here's where they can find Brooke's first book, Inhuman Acts: https://www.amazon.com/Inhuman-Acts-Brooke-L-French/dp/1685130356 ***** To connect with author J Keith Brown, visit www.jkeithbrown.com Instagram: @jkeithbrown.author

My guest today is author Dan Klefstad. Dan is a longtime radio host and newscaster. His latest novel, Fiona’s Guardians, is about humans who work for a beautiful vampire named Fiona. The book was adapted by Artists’ Ensemble Theater for their Mysterious Journey podcast. A short film adaptation is currently in pre-production.Dan is working on the sequel but first will release a title for fellow authors – DIY Book Promo: How to Find Readers Without Spending Money. He writes in Louisville, Kentucky. To connect with Dan: Fiona's Guardians podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1y0LNMg3zhHSi1ZdjKmkaB  Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Fionas-Guardians-Dan-Klefstad/dp/1739630904/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=fiona%27s+guardians+by+Dan+Klefstad&qid=1705440752&sr=8-1  Or order from Papercut Books in Wilmington, NC: https://www.papercutbooks.com/ Facebook: Facebook.com/dan.klefstad  http://www.diybookpromo.com   ***** To connect with author J Keith Brown, visit www.jkeithbrown.com. Follow him on Instagram @jkeithbrown.author

Many people, including our young people, are suffering with trauma resulting from any number of types of abuses. With that said, I want to introduce you to today's author, Yasmine Brown. Yasmine has already written three books that share her personal journey in this area as well as the healing work she has done. In them, you will find connection, encouragement, and tools to help you do the same. Yasmine's Website: Home Page (yiry-elements.com)  Amazon Book Links: Deliverance: Taquayasia's Final Journey (The Deliverance Series): Brown, Yasmin S: 9781949798173: Amazon.com: Books Red Flags: Book Two: The Deliverance Series: Brown, Yasmin S.: 9781949798487: Amazon.com: BooksReconstruction Journal: A Journal for Use With the Deliverance Series: Brown, Yasmin S: 9781949798395: Amazon.com: Books The Silent Destruction (Deliverance): Brown, Yasmin S.: 9781949798111: Amazon.com: Books Voices of the 21st Century: Resilient Women Who Rise and Make a Difference: Watson, Gail: 9781951943400: Amazon.com: Books To connect with Author, J. Keith Brown, visit www.JKeithBrown.com

On this episode of Book Talks with Keith, I invite author Marrisa Lima (M. D. Lima) to join me in a chat. This YA dystopian series is being released in installments and Book 1, entitled, "The Knowing," is now available through Amazon. Book 1 introduces us to a fascinating plot idea. If you could know the age you would be when you die, would you want to know? That is exactly the journey that Lima takes you on within the pages of this new book. What's more, readers are able to respond at the end of the book and offer their opinions as to the next volume within the series. In other words, you may get to help plot the continuing story. Lima is also going to give those who respond a free copy of Book 2. And just in case you needed one more reason to buy, part of the proceeds from this book will be donated to the American Cancer Society. To connect with M. D. Lima: Website: www.authormdlima.com  Public Email: [email protected]  Amazon book link: THE KNOWING ON AMAZON FB Page: THE KNOWING FB PAGE  (folks can DM the FB page) ***** To visit J. Keith Brown's website: www.JKeithBrown.com To connect with J Keith Brown on Instagram: @jkeithbrown.author

This is the introduction to the podcast. We will begin releasing episodes in January 2024. I hope you will follow or subscribe to this podcast and support these authors as they bring you their work. My Website: www.JKeithBrown.com. Join me on Instagram: @jkeithbrown.author