Southern Reads

Noah May
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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

  1. 2h ago

    From Soldier to Storyteller: Writing in the Dark (feat. Richard Spegal)

    In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Richard Spegal. | Guest Highlight | Richard decided to finally turn his hobby of writing into a full-time career and began publishing his works under his own brand. He currently has several works published aimed at an audience with more mature tastes including the Wolves and Ravens trilogy and the Eternal Nights series. His works spans several genres including dark fantasy, supernatural, romance, adult action, science fiction, and others, and intends to continue publishing 1-2 books per year. | Where to Connect | To learn more about Richard, go to https://richardspegal.com/ or by following his social media pages. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richardpspegal/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardspegalbooks/ 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

    22 min

  2. 23h ago

    The Gamer Who Wrote a Kingdom (feat. Richard Sparks)

    In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Richard Sparks. | Guest Highlight | Richard was a comedy writer for iconic British shows like Not the Nine O’Clock News and The Secret Policeman’s Ball, collaborating with legends including Rowan Atkinson and John Cleese. Now, he's the author of the New Rock fantasy series, including his latest release New Rock New Rules. | Where to Connect | To learn more about Richard, go to https://richardsparks.com/ or by following his social media platforms. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550662994731YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RichardSparks_authorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardsparks_author/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@richardsparks_authorSubstack: https://substack.com/@richardsparks 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

    26 min

  3. 3d ago

    From Toxic to Thriving (feat. JoAnn Fawcett)

    In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with JoAnn Fawcett. | Guest Highlight | JoAnn dramatically changed her life over the last 30 years. Seven toxic marriages included abuse, divorce, and death, and being a prison wife. She is the author of three books with the theme of "From Toxic to Thriving" that share her personal journey of healing, finding her voice, and creating her best life. | Where to Connect | To learn more about JoAnn, go to http://www.joannfawcett.com/ or by following her social media pages. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jo.a.richards.5LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-ann-richards-a7b9b832/ 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

  4. 3d ago

    Writing for Younger Readers Today (feat. H. A. Callum)

    In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with H. A. Callum. | Guest Highlight | H. A. is a writer and poet from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. His debut young adult novel, Whispers in the Alders, was published by Sunbury Press in 2018. His newest young adult novel, Red, White & Buttercup, will be published in the summer of 2026. | Where to Connect | To learn more about H. A., go to https://hacallumwrites.com/ or by following his social media pages. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563487375418X/Twitter: https://x.com/HA_CallumInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hacallum/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hacallum 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

    48 min

  5. 5d ago

    Publishing a Book at a Seasoned Age (feat. Beth Brookhart)

    In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Beth Brookhart. | Guest Highlight | Beth is living proof that it's never too late to achieve a lifelong goal. At age 67, she published her first book, the humorous historical fiction "The Four Queens of the Buttonbush Museum." Drawing on years serving on her local historical museum board, Beth highlights the ways volunteers can save an organization, or wreck it. | Where to Connect | To learn more about Beth, go to https://bethbrookhart.com/ or by following her social media pages. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beth.pandol/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethbrookhart/ 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

    26 min

  6. 5d ago

    Mixtape (feat. Johnzelle Anderson)

    In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Johnzelle Anderson. | Guest Highlight | Johnzelle is a licensed therapist by trade, and believes in the power of storytelling to heal, imagine, disrupt, and inspire. His writing focuses on mental health, race, relationships, and identity. | Where to Connect | To learn more about Johnzelle, go to https://johnzelle.co/ or by following him on Instagram. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnzelle_ 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

    19 min

  7. 5d ago

    What Crime Fiction Gets Wrong About Police Work—and How to Get It Right (Jared Maxwell)

    In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Jared Maxwell. | Guest Highlight | Jared is a former U.S. Army paratrooper, combat veteran, and former law enforcement officer turned novelist. Drawing on real-world experience from combat zones, law enforcement, and years studying human behavior, he writes fiction that explores conflict, crime, morality, and the choices people make under pressure, including the darkly humorous world of Florida Noir. | Where to Connect | To learn more about Jared, go to https://www.amazon.com/author/jaredmaxwell or by following him on Facebook. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJaredMaxwell/ 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

    24 min

  8. Jun 9

    Self Publishing and Self Promoting, Challenges and Opportunities (feat. Liam Begley)

    In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Liam Bagley. | Guest Highlight | Liam is the author of the one dollar sci fi adventure "Broken Interstellar" a Union Worker's Space Opera. | Where to Connect | Go to https://www.liambegley.ca/ or by following his Substack to learn more about Liam Substack: https://ldbegley.substack.com/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

    35 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

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  • Creator
    Noah May
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Noah May
  • Show Website
    Southern Reads