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What happens when a writer known for parenting, education, and real-life guidance decides to step into the world of psychological suspense?

In this special episode, Bill Corbett introduces his newest book—and his first psychological thriller—The Ovulation Murders: A Deadly Love Story.

Inspired in part by real-life experiences and Bill’s longtime fascination with psychology and human behavior, the novel explores a relationship that seems almost perfect… until a disturbing pattern begins to emerge. For six days every month, Mara is loving, affectionate, and everything Daniel could hope for. Then, everything changes and it's going to get deadly!

What begins as confusion and emotional chaos gradually becomes something far more dangerous.

Bill shares a little about where the idea came from, why he decided to venture into fiction after years of writing nonfiction, and what readers can expect from this dark, suspenseful story of love, obsession, psychology, and murder.

The Ovulation Murders: A Deadly Love Story is a very different kind of book from anything Bill has written before—and this episode offers CCK Podcast listeners a first look behind the story.

Show Guest: Henry Quinlan, Educator, Publisher and Senior Achiever.

Henry's website

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The NEW Love, Limits & Lessons: The Parenting Toolbox

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There comes a strange point in adulthood when we realize that the people who once encouraged us to get off the couch, get involved, and make something of our lives may now need a little encouragement themselves.

What do you do when an aging parent retires and gradually begins spending more and more of life in front of the television? How do you encourage Mom or Dad to stay active, connected, and interested in life—without crossing the line and trying to parent your parent?

In this episode, Bill Corbett talks with Henry Quinlan about helping seniors discover purpose in the years after retirement.

Henry believes that one of the best places to begin is not by telling an aging parent what they should be doing, but by asking what matters to them. What did Dad once love doing? What is Mom good at? What skills, knowledge, interests, and experiences have they accumulated over a lifetime—and is there someone who could benefit from them?

The conversation explores volunteering, mentoring, social connection, rediscovering old passions, sharing knowledge with younger generations, and even preserving family stories for children and grandchildren. As Henry points out, our children may know something about our lives, while our grandchildren may know surprisingly little.

This isn't about filling every minute of Mom or Dad's retirement with activities. They've earned the right to slow down and enjoy life on their own terms.

It's about recognizing the difference between enjoying retirement and gradually withdrawing from life.

If you're an adult son or daughter who has ever wondered how to help an aging parent find something meaningful to look forward to, this conversation offers a different approach.

Instead of asking:

“Why don't you get out and do something?”

Try asking:

“What would you still love to do?”

Because growing older doesn't mean someone's best stories, contributions—or possibilities—have to be behind them.

Find The Snake Lady's Book Sassy The Green Tree Boa on Amazon.

Get more help from Bill Corbett's books on Amazon.

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What do you do when your child suddenly becomes fascinated with snakes, reptiles, or other creatures that make you uncomfortable?

In this episode, I sit down with environmental educator and author Nancy Hopkins, better known as The Snake Lady, to discuss how parents can respond when their child's curiosity clashes with their own fears.

Nancy shares practical advice on introducing children to reptiles in a safe and educational way, explains why many adults develop a fear of snakes, and offers simple strategies for exploring a child's interest without immediately saying "no."

We'll also discuss her children's book, Sassy Green Tree Boa, and how storytelling can help both children and parents better understand these often-misunderstood animals.

Whether you're a parent facing this dilemma right now or simply interested in learning more about reptiles, this conversation may change the way you think about snakes.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Why children are naturally curious about snakes
• How parents may unintentionally pass their fears on to their children
• Practical first steps before bringing a reptile into the home
• Educational resources and hands-on experiences for families
• How books can help children and parents learn together

Join us for an entertaining and informative conversation with The Snake Lady and discover how curiosity, education, and family exploration can sometimes turn fear into understanding.