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Award winning author, Ryan Oliver, interviews authors from across the world and all genres!
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#69: A New Passion Found with Author, Fatima Alabi

#69: A New Passion Found with Author, Fatima Alabi

New author, Fatima Alabi, chats with Ryan about her first novel, "The Strings Between Love and Race." They also discuss K-Pop, her bout with homelessness, and the discovery of a new passion.
44:4506/12/2023
Ryan's Ramblings #14: Journaling & Mental Health

Ryan's Ramblings #14: Journaling & Mental Health

Ryan rambles with his younger sister, Emily, as they engage in swapping stories about their experiences with mental health, and what helped them get through it all. Ah yes, journaling is in there too.
01:23:0705/12/2023
#68: Post Apocalyptic Stories with Author, Austin Chambers

#68: Post Apocalyptic Stories with Author, Austin Chambers

Patrick O'Dell, known by his pen name, Austin Chambers, chats with Ryan about his post-apocalyptic series, Cascadia Fallen and his spinoff series. They chat about emergency preparedness, the book market, and some mistakes he learned from as a new author back in 2019
01:01:0829/11/2023
Ryan's Ramblings #13: Storytime, "Intruders" by Ryan M. Oliver

Ryan's Ramblings #13: Storytime, "Intruders" by Ryan M. Oliver

Ryan rambles and narrates a little story he wrote back in 2020 titled, "Intruders".
10:3928/11/2023
#67: Art of Resilience with Author, Hussein Al-Baiaty

#67: Art of Resilience with Author, Hussein Al-Baiaty

Author, Hussein Al-Baiaty, joins Ryan this week to discuss his experience in developing his reilience through his life. Starting life in Iraq, being forced to relocate to a refugee camp, and eventually moving to the U.S. at a young age. His tenacity, loving family, and drive to overcome challenges have influenced him to tack the entrepreneurial world, learn lessons, and truly embody resilience. 
57:1322/11/2023
Ryan's Ramblings #12: AI Chat. Will robots Replace Authors?

Ryan's Ramblings #12: AI Chat. Will robots Replace Authors?

Ryan isn't rambling alone today. WIth a special guest, a question gets tossed around, "Will robots replace authors?". Also, other fun ramblings come up as the conversation progresses.
01:13:4121/11/2023
#66: Thrilling Debut Mystery Novel with Author, Topper Jones

#66: Thrilling Debut Mystery Novel with Author, Topper Jones

Author, Topper Jones and Ryan discuss his thrilling debut mystery novel, "All That Glisters", his life-long journey to publishing his book, and a little bit of surfing, or what he likes to call, water therapy.
50:4415/11/2023
Ryan's Ramblings #11: The Talent of The Room

Ryan's Ramblings #11: The Talent of The Room

Ryan reads the letter titled, "The Talent of The Room". A piece written in 1993, that still holds serious value today. Plus, a bit of an update on the host himself.
29:4714/11/2023
#65: Great Sleuth Mysteries with Dr. Randy Overbeck

#65: Great Sleuth Mysteries with Dr. Randy Overbeck

Author, Dr. Randy Overbeck, chats with Ryan about his award-winning paranormal mysteries, and new mystery novel based in a middle school. Dr. Overbeck and Ryan also talk podcasts, and a unique way to promote great shows in a saturated market.
42:5008/11/2023
Ryan's Ramblings #10: Update - What Does the Future Hold?

Ryan's Ramblings #10: Update - What Does the Future Hold?

Afte a long time away, Ryan returns to ramble about the future of his casual segment of Mighty Books called, Ryan's Ramblings. 
19:2807/11/2023
#64: Theta Waves Meditation with Author, Junon Maceus

#64: Theta Waves Meditation with Author, Junon Maceus

Author and meditation expert. Junon Maceus chats with Ryan about her intriguing approach to meditation. Taking both tried and true practices and scientific data to help improve overall health through breathing and meditation.
01:11:3901/11/2023
#63: The Land of Mystica Series with Author, Michelle Murray

#63: The Land of Mystica Series with Author, Michelle Murray

Author Michelle Murray chats with Ryan about her fantasy series, her writing process, and a great fan experience.
35:0125/10/2023
#62: Ranching and Writing with Author, Sequoyah Branham

#62: Ranching and Writing with Author, Sequoyah Branham

New author, Sequoyah Branham chats about her brand new contemporary western novella, her inspiration behind the story, and where she learned how to ranch and write!
37:4818/10/2023
#61: Genealogy & Family Legends with Author, Mary Jaffe

#61: Genealogy & Family Legends with Author, Mary Jaffe

Mary Jaffe chats with Ryan about her book, based on a family story told to her when she was only nine-years old. Since then, she has been passionate about the study of those generational stories and geneaology. With experience as a teacher of journalism, English, and music, Ryan and Mary discuss many topic centered around the development of her rich novel.
01:04:5211/10/2023
#60: Eventing and Script Pitches with Author, Marla White

#60: Eventing and Script Pitches with Author, Marla White

Author, Marla White. has had an interesting life. Spanning from her time working on T.V shows and movies, becoming a Story instructor, to learning about the equestrian sport of Eventing. Even having a run in with Captain Kirk himself!
01:21:2604/10/2023
#59: Pit Bulls and Pittie Parties with Author, Randi Moxi

#59: Pit Bulls and Pittie Parties with Author, Randi Moxi

In this interview, children author, Randi Moxi, chats with Ryan about her inspiration of growing up in a pet shelter, her time working with children, and her mission to rehabilitate abused Pit Bulls. Her work within the community, using her book as a learning tool aids her in spreading awreness of the kindness and loving nature of the breed.
01:10:4627/09/2023
#58: Right Side/Wrong Side with Author, Cathy Hester Seckman

#58: Right Side/Wrong Side with Author, Cathy Hester Seckman

Author and professional indexer, Cathy Hester Seckman, chats with Ryan about her new book "Right Side/Wrong Side", a story where women are in charge and men are kept behind a 200-mile border wall.
50:2820/09/2023
#57: Thats a Great Question! With Author, Lindsey Larsen

#57: Thats a Great Question! With Author, Lindsey Larsen

Lindsey Larsen's new book teaches kids and adults alike about asking good questions when it comes to meeting people with disabilities. Lindsey is a mother, a coach, has a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and is an Autism Specialist. Check out her interview where she discusses her inspiration into creating such a helpful, inclusive book.
45:4813/09/2023
#56: Dementia Home Care with Author, Tracy Cram Perkins

#56: Dementia Home Care with Author, Tracy Cram Perkins

Join Ryan and 4 time Dementia care survivor and author, Tracy Cram Perkins as she chats about her time caring for family members, amazing tips and tricks, and incredible insights into the mind of a dementia patient.
41:0206/09/2023
#55: The Inspiration of a BUSY Mompreneur with Author, Denise Steele

#55: The Inspiration of a BUSY Mompreneur with Author, Denise Steele

Denise Steele, mom, wife, entrepreneur, author, student, the list goes on. She and Ryan chat about the inspiration she has set out to instill in others with her life experience.
33:0230/08/2023
#54: Murder, Sarcasm, and Swimsuits with Author, Susie Black

#54: Murder, Sarcasm, and Swimsuits with Author, Susie Black

Author and anointed, Sarcasm Queen, Susie Black, chats with Ryan about her cozy mystery novels. Her quirky personality and quick wit make for a wonderful conversation about the cathartic fantasies of offing bad bosses, climbing the mountain that is marketing, and staying true to yourself and your joy as a writer.
35:2923/08/2023
#53: Simpler Living and Listing Your Home in30 Days with Author, Elisa Hawkinson

#53: Simpler Living and Listing Your Home in30 Days with Author, Elisa Hawkinson

Author and business woman, Elisa Hawkinson, chats about her book, "Calming Your Chaos," which highlights simplifying the itmes in your home, and the importance of being able to list your home for sale in 30 days. Could you do it? How much stuff do you have lying around?
26:5716/08/2023
#52: Decluttering! Living Bigger in Smaller Spaces with Author, Judy Granlee-Gates

#52: Decluttering! Living Bigger in Smaller Spaces with Author, Judy Granlee-Gates

Join Ryan and author, Judy Granlee Gates as they discuss Judy's new book, decluttering your home, and destressing your life with less stuff!
43:3709/08/2023
#51: Living Your Life Alive! with Author, Autumn Shields

#51: Living Your Life Alive! with Author, Autumn Shields

Author, speaker, and coach, Autumn Shields, chats with Ryan about living your best life, discovering your passions, and breaking out of fear to become the person you were meant to be.
39:2302/08/2023
#50: Answering Christianity's BIG Questions and Launching Businesses with Author, Devin Tracy

#50: Answering Christianity's BIG Questions and Launching Businesses with Author, Devin Tracy

Ryan talks with new author, Devin Tracy, an entrepreneur whose life long interest in both marketing and business has only been enhanced by his time working at a private Christian school, where he discovered a need among young Christians to get their burning questions about religion answered.
30:4826/07/2023
#49: Self Discovery, Women's Fiction, and Being a HOT MESS! with Author, Rachel Corsini

#49: Self Discovery, Women's Fiction, and Being a HOT MESS! with Author, Rachel Corsini

Ryan talks with author, Rachel Corsini about her new book, "Sushi and Sea Lions". Rachel discusses the parallels of her own life and that of the main character, also the differences between the Romance and Women's Fiction genre.
41:4919/07/2023
#48: Empathic Book Editing with Rusti Lehay

#48: Empathic Book Editing with Rusti Lehay

Ryan's guest, Rusti Lehay, is a professional editor with a unique innovative book editing process, designed to help authors communicate empathically, and develop cross genre writing skills.
52:0712/07/2023
#47: One Mom's Memoir; Living with AIDS with Julie Lewis & Jenny Koenig

#47: One Mom's Memoir; Living with AIDS with Julie Lewis & Jenny Koenig

A special episode featuring not one, but two authors. Co authors, Julie Lewis and Jenny Koenig discuss "Still Positive," a memoir about Julie's experience as a woman living with HIV, the social stigmas, and an incredible global humanitarian undetaking known as the 30/30 project.
55:1905/07/2023
#46: Surviving Domestic Violence with Teresa L'Heureux

#46: Surviving Domestic Violence with Teresa L'Heureux

Author Teresa L'Heureux recounts the harrowing years she spent as a domestic abuse victim, her struggle to escape the toxic relationship, and the incredible path to healing, recovery, and thriving to become a beacon of hope for those experiencing the same trauma.
33:4728/06/2023
#45: Dementia and Family Histories with Pauli Pedersen

#45: Dementia and Family Histories with Pauli Pedersen

Ryan discusses dementia, family histories, and developing athor, Pauli Pederesen's, new book, "River of Dementia," a memoir, brining awareness to a life altering condition.
44:5621/06/2023
#44: Emergency Response, Leadership, and 9/11 Search Dogs with Edward Conley

#44: Emergency Response, Leadership, and 9/11 Search Dogs with Edward Conley

Join Ryan as he chats with author, Edward Conley, about his impressive career as a disaster relief manager with FEMA, the ins and outs of emergencies, his principles of leadership in crisis situations, and even his time serving during some of the worst natural and man-made disasters of all time.
57:4314/06/2023
#43: Golf, Real Wealth, and Building Business Relationships with Dan Weedin

#43: Golf, Real Wealth, and Building Business Relationships with Dan Weedin

Tune in to this insightful interview with Dan author and entrepreneur, Dan Weedin. He and Ryan discuss developing business relationships, integrity, the real meaning of 'wealth', and how it relates to Dan's favorite sport, golf.
40:5107/06/2023
#42: A New Magical World and Developing HUGE Ideas with Jeffrey Lee

#42: A New Magical World and Developing HUGE Ideas with Jeffrey Lee

Ryan chats with new author, Jeffrey Lee, about his debut novel, brainstorming, and developing HUGE ideas that help create epic stories.
31:3231/05/2023
#41: Love Across Color Lines and The Mining Town of Roslyn, WA with Alisa Weis

#41: Love Across Color Lines and The Mining Town of Roslyn, WA with Alisa Weis

Tune in to author, Alisa Weis, as she discusses her Great Depression era historical fiction set in Roslyn, WA, the research into the old mining town, and teaching middle grade english.
27:5824/05/2023
#40: A Charming Scottish Novella with Emily Hunt

#40: A Charming Scottish Novella with Emily Hunt

Join Ryan as he chats with historical fiction author, Emily Hunt, about her novella set in the Highlands of Scotland and balancing her writing and family life.
30:5617/05/2023
#39: Paranormal Mysteries, Horror, and Being a Magician with Award winning Author, Arjay Lewis.

#39: Paranormal Mysteries, Horror, and Being a Magician with Award winning Author, Arjay Lewis.

Join host, Ryan M. Oliver, as he and multi-award winning author, Arjay Lewis, chat about his nearly 20 titles that range from true blue horror to paranormal mysteries. Also, his work as a magician, a street performer, and even a stint on Broadway, and making shrot films.
35:3110/05/2023
#38: Becoming A New Fiction Author with Savanna Loy

#38: Becoming A New Fiction Author with Savanna Loy

Newly minted author, Savanna Loy, chats about her new dystopian series, the challenges of being a first time author, and balancing her writing and family life.
33:3903/05/2023
#37: Creating Children's Books with Doug Berry

#37: Creating Children's Books with Doug Berry

Chech out this air force verteran and author, Doug Berry, talk about his mighty children's books, featuring an adorable bunny named, Jasper. Also, life in the military and working on a chicken farm.
33:0026/04/2023
#36: Purses, Mystery, and Murder, OH MY! with Wendy Kendall

#36: Purses, Mystery, and Murder, OH MY! with Wendy Kendall

Author, Wendy Kendall talks about her murder mystery novels, the wonderful characters that inhabit them, and purses, a favorite accessory of her and her main character!
36:4719/04/2023
#35: Flourishing in New Cultures with Iris Miranda

#35: Flourishing in New Cultures with Iris Miranda

Author, Iris Miranda, chats about her new flourising business and adapting to new cultures while retaining your identity, and being open and accepting to new experiences.
38:5812/04/2023
#34: Living Your Best Life with Mark Matteson

#34: Living Your Best Life with Mark Matteson

The Mighty Books Podcast: Rpisode 34 Author, Mark Matteson is a speaker, coach, story teller, and much much more! Listen in as Mark and Ryah chat about growing your knowledge and living your best life!
42:4905/04/2023
#33: Memoirs and Creative Writing with E.C. Murray

#33: Memoirs and Creative Writing with E.C. Murray

Author, E.C. Murray and Ryan discuss her memoire set in the mountains of South France, her experience as a teacher of creative writing, and her wonderful other works.
42:1429/03/2023
Ryan's Ramblings #9: Editors...Are They Even Needed?

Ryan's Ramblings #9: Editors...Are They Even Needed?

Ryan Rambles about the process of finallt sending your manuscript to an accredited editor.
07:2225/03/2023
#32: Science Fiction & Fantasy with Tyrean Martinson

#32: Science Fiction & Fantasy with Tyrean Martinson

Author, Tyrean Martinson, chats with me about her new science fiction series, her older fantasy series, and bunches of other writing projects.
31:4222/03/2023
#31: Defeating Breast Cancer & Living Your Intuitive Genius with Edna A. Castillo

#31: Defeating Breast Cancer & Living Your Intuitive Genius with Edna A. Castillo

Author and breast cancer thriver, Edna A. Castillo, chats about her experience with becomming a life coach and how those fundamental strategies helper her in turning her battle with breast cancer in a spiritual journey.
28:2115/03/2023
#30: Lifelong Learning & Overcoming Fear with Amanda Mottola

#30: Lifelong Learning & Overcoming Fear with Amanda Mottola

Listen in as author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and mother of two, Amanda Mottola, talks about living her best life, serving her community, building her business, and creating a legacy for her children.
55:0308/03/2023
#29: Shoes & Living a Badass Life with Mary McMichael

#29: Shoes & Living a Badass Life with Mary McMichael

Author Mary McMicahel chats about her life experiences, and how the metaphor comparing qualities of people to shoes helped her write her first book, so others may hike their way to a more positive life.
33:2501/03/2023
Ryan's Ramblings #8: Editing! Avoidance! Gorillas!?

Ryan's Ramblings #8: Editing! Avoidance! Gorillas!?

Ryan's Ramblings: Ep 8 Ryan Rambles abut tackling the herculean task of editing the first draft ofyour manuscript. And aparently, avoiding it and a HUGE gorilla!? Take a listen and find outthat he's talking about.
12:1725/02/2023
#28: Personality Tests and Effective Communication with BJ Stromme

#28: Personality Tests and Effective Communication with BJ Stromme

Which bird fits your personality? Come and find out using author, BJ Stromme's simple test that helps you determine what your personality style is, and how understanding it can aid your communication with others.
32:1822/02/2023
#27: Mystery Novels and Screenplays with Ronald Lamont Canfield

#27: Mystery Novels and Screenplays with Ronald Lamont Canfield

Enjoy the conversation as author, Ronald Lamont discusses his Kitsap County based mystery novels, and his award winning screenplays based off the same stories!
43:4515/02/2023