Southern Reads

Noah May

A show where I talk about books and only books and everything book related. Want to be a guest on Southern Reads? Send Noah May a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/southernreads

  1. hace 21 h

    Novel Writing and TV Writing (feat. Matt Witten)

    In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Matt Witten. | Guest Highlight | Matt is a TV writer, novelist, playwright, and screenwriter who has written for Law & Order, House, Pretty Little Liars, and many other shows. His thriller The Necklace has been published in eight languages and optioned for film by Leonardo DiCaprio. His speculative thriller, 51%, came out in April 2026 and NBC has hired him to co-write a TV pilot adaptation of 51%. | Where to Connect | To learn more about Matt and his work, go to https://mattwittenwriter.com/ or by following his social media pages. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wittenmattX/Twitter: https://x.com/MattZWittenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattwitten22/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-witten-a83125186/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattwitten22Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mattwitten22 Want to be a guest on Southern Reads? Send Noah May a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/southernreads Check out my website https://www.noahspodcasts.com to learn more about this podcast and my other podcasts, plus additional information and content! Feel free to follow the podcast on social media as well! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southern.readsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@southern.readsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/noahspodcastsX/Twitter: https://x.com/noahspodcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-c-mayYouTube: https://youtube.com/@noahspodcastsGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/southernreadssStoryGraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/southernreadsFable: https://fable.co/fabler/noah-358536638440Margins: https://margins.app/u/ec759fc488fe40eebfd4557e05bbbacfFor inquiries and collaborations, email me at: southernreadspod@gmail.com

    37 min
  2. hace 1 día

    Forged in Thunder and Fire (feat. R.M. Wood)

    In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Reesa Wood. | Guest Highlight | Reesa is a debut author and electrical engineer, behind Forged in Thunder and Fire, an adult fantasy romance. After pursuing traditional publishing unsuccessfully, she self-published the book and received predominantly 4–5 star reviews from 70–80 ARC readers. The experience confirmed her intent to continue writing, with multiple new projects already underway. | Where to Connect | To learn more about Reesa, follow her on social media. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_rmwoodThreads: https://www.threads.com/@author_rmwood Want to be a guest on Southern Reads? Send Noah May a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/southernreads Check out my website https://www.noahspodcasts.com to learn more about this podcast and my other podcasts, plus additional information and content! Feel free to follow the podcast on social media as well! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southern.readsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@southern.readsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/noahspodcastsX/Twitter: https://x.com/noahspodcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-c-mayYouTube: https://youtube.com/@noahspodcastsGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/southernreadssStoryGraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/southernreadsFable: https://fable.co/fabler/noah-358536638440Margins: https://margins.app/u/ec759fc488fe40eebfd4557e05bbbacfFor inquiries and collaborations, email me at: southernreadspod@gmail.com

    30 min
  3. hace 1 día

    Strong Enough for Love Series (feat. Candace J. Boswell)

    In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Candace J. Boswell. | Guest Highlight | Candace is an author pursuing a biology major with a minor in English from Tennessee State University. She has roots in both New York City and Nashville, Tennessee. When she is not writing, she can be found with either a book in hand or studying a slide under a microscope. Her mission is to create stories where diverse characters are fully fledged people. | Where to Connect | To learn more about Candace and her books, go to https://candacejboswell.wixsite.com/website or by following her social media pages. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CkAVkctAG/?mibextid=wwXIfrX/Twitter: https://x.com/candacejboswell?s=11Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candacejboswell/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candacejboswell?_r=1&_t=ZT-979VlGIwHgDThreads: https://www.threads.com/@candacejboswell Want to be a guest on Southern Reads? Send Noah May a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/southernreads Check out my website https://www.noahspodcasts.com to learn more about this podcast and my other podcasts, plus additional information and content! Feel free to follow the podcast on social media as well! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southern.readsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@southern.readsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/noahspodcastsX/Twitter: https://x.com/noahspodcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-c-mayYouTube: https://youtube.com/@noahspodcastsGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/southernreadssStoryGraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/southernreadsFable: https://fable.co/fabler/noah-358536638440Margins: https://margins.app/u/ec759fc488fe40eebfd4557e05bbbacfFor inquiries and collaborations, email me at: southernreadspod@gmail.com

    20 min
  4. hace 1 día

    How Reading Sets Kids Up for School Success (feat. Tonya Ellis)

    In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Tonya Ellis. | Guest Highlight | Tonya is author of SCBWI Crystal Kite Honor book They Built Me for Freedom: The Story of Juneteenth and Houston’s Emancipation Park and Cupcake Chemistry. She successfully self-published the 13-book Sophie Washington chapter series, which has sold over 175,000 copies. Tonya’s books have been featured on NPR, PBS Kids, Great Day Houston, and The Houston Chronicle, among other outlets. | Where to Connect | To learn more about Tanya and her books, go to https://tonyaduncanellis.com/ or by following her social media pages. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyaellisbooks/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonyaellisbooksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaellisbooks/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyaduncanellisauthor/ Want to be a guest on Southern Reads? Send Noah May a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/southernreads Check out my website https://www.noahspodcasts.com to learn more about this podcast and my other podcasts, plus additional information and content! Feel free to follow the podcast on social media as well! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southern.readsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@southern.readsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/noahspodcastsX/Twitter: https://x.com/noahspodcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-c-mayYouTube: https://youtube.com/@noahspodcastsGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/southernreadssStoryGraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/southernreadsFable: https://fable.co/fabler/noah-358536638440Margins: https://margins.app/u/ec759fc488fe40eebfd4557e05bbbacfFor inquiries and collaborations, email me at: southernreadspod@gmail.com

    33 min
  5. hace 2 días

    The Power of Research to Infuse Fiction with Reality (feat. Guy Morris)

    In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Guy Morris. | Guest Highlight | Since his 2020 initial book launch, Guy has released three award-winning thrillers inspired by true stories, actual technologies, true global politics and recorded history. Decades of industry experience and years of research saturate each book, creating a factual foundation upon which the premise and fictional narrative takes place. | Where to Connect | To learn more about Guy and his work, go to https://www.guymorrisbooks.com/ or by following social media pages. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGuyMorrisBooksX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/guymorrisbooksYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGi3JinUp6w24dJmDVq3ZKgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorguymorris/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guybmorris/ Want to be a guest on Southern Reads? Send Noah May a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/southernreads Check out my website https://www.noahspodcasts.com to learn more about this podcast and my other podcasts, plus additional information and content! Feel free to follow the podcast on social media as well! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southern.readsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@southern.readsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/noahspodcastsX/Twitter: https://x.com/noahspodcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-c-mayYouTube: https://youtube.com/@noahspodcastsGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/southernreadssStoryGraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/southernreadsFable: https://fable.co/fabler/noah-358536638440Margins: https://margins.app/u/ec759fc488fe40eebfd4557e05bbbacfFor inquiries and collaborations, email me at: southernreadspod@gmail.com

    23 min
  6. hace 3 días

    From Short Stories to Full Length Novels (feat. Paul Inman)

    In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Paul Inman. | Guest Highlight | Paul is an award-winning filmmaker and author from South Carolina who crafts stories where the extraordinary bleeds into the everyday. A graduate of Coastal Carolina University with a background in music, he infuses his visual work with a unique rhythm and cadence. To learn more about Paul and his work, go to https://paulinmansc.com/ or by following his social media pages. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepaulinman/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulInmanSCYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whereyoufrompicturesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulinmansc/Threads: http://threads.com/paulinmansc Want to be a guest on Southern Reads? Send Noah May a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/southernreads Check out my website https://www.noahspodcasts.com to learn more about this podcast and my other podcasts, plus additional information and content! Feel free to follow the podcast on social media as well! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southern.readsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@southern.readsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/noahspodcastsX/Twitter: https://x.com/noahspodcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-c-mayYouTube: https://youtube.com/@noahspodcastsGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/southernreadssStoryGraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/southernreadsFable: https://fable.co/fabler/noah-358536638440Margins: https://margins.app/u/ec759fc488fe40eebfd4557e05bbbacfFor inquiries and collaborations, email me at: southernreadspod@gmail.com

    46 min
  7. hace 3 días

    Reached | Ally Condie

    In this episode of Southern Reads, I cover and do a discussion on Reached by Ally Condie. Genre: Young Adult, Dystopian Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 512 pages CW: 🚫 TW: death | Brief Summary | Reached concludes the Matched trilogy as Cassia’s quiet defiance transforms into full-scale rebellion against the Society that has controlled every aspect of life. After escaping into the Outer Provinces and enduring separation, loss, and uncertainty, Cassia and those she loves confront a collapsing system as a deadly plague spreads and exposes the Society’s fragility. Torn between Ky and Xander while fighting for survival and freedom, Cassia becomes part of a larger movement aimed at restoring choice, identity, and autonomy, bringing her journey full circle in a struggle to reclaim what has been taken from them. | Where to Find | AmazonBarnes & NobleBooks A MillionBookshop.orgPenguin Random HouseTargetWalmart Want to be a guest on Southern Reads? Send Noah May a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/southernreads Check out my website https://www.noahspodcasts.com to learn more about this podcast and my other podcasts, plus additional information and content! Feel free to follow the podcast on social media as well! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southern.readsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@southern.readsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/noahspodcastsX/Twitter: https://x.com/noahspodcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-c-mayYouTube: https://youtube.com/@noahspodcastsGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/southernreadssStoryGraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/southernreadsFable: https://fable.co/fabler/noah-358536638440Margins: https://margins.app/u/ec759fc488fe40eebfd4557e05bbbacfFor inquiries and collaborations, email me at: southernreadspod@gmail.com

    14 min

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A show where I talk about books and only books and everything book related. Want to be a guest on Southern Reads? Send Noah May a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/southernreads