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Rising Reads

Rising Reads

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Rising Reads is the podcast for avid readers searching for their next great book. Each episode features conversations with rising and bestselling independent authors as they share the stories behind their books, the inspiration that brought them to life, and the journey from first idea to finished page.


From unforgettable characters and powerful themes to the challenges of writing and publishing, Rising Reads gives listeners a closer look at the authors and stories shaping the future of independent literature. Discover compelling new voices, hear the passion behind the pages, and find your next favorite read.

2026 Rising Reads Podcast
Art Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Magic and Courage with R. G. Edwards | Eafin Lokdore and the Magician’s Lost Medallion
    12 Oct 2026

    Magic, medieval danger, and enduring friendship collide in this inspiring episode.

    Robert Hicks sits down with R. G. Edwards, author of Eafin Lokdore and the Magician’s Lost Medallion, to explore the first adventure in the Eafin Lokdore trilogy. Together, they follow a fifteen-year-old orphan’s journey to defend his homeland, guided by a wise magician and supported by loyal friends. Edwards shares how a thunderstorm during a homeschool lesson sparked the story, and how his own challenges have deepened his commitment to writing about courage, faith, and perseverance.

    If you enjoy the epic adventures of The Lord of the Rings, the wonder of The Chronicles of Narnia, and stories about discovering the hero within, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

    📚 Explore the author’s books:
    👉 https://a.co/d/02U1rwUl

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    20 min
  • Love Beyond Time and Dimensions | Alison L. James on Love Letters from Merlin
    9 Oct 2026

    Timeless love, mystical wisdom, and spiritual discovery come together in this enchanting episode.

    John Tran sits down with Alison L. James, author of Love Letters from Merlin, to explore a loving exchange that transcends time, place, and the physical world. Through twenty-one letters and responses, three poems, and an invitation from Ascended Master Merlin, the book invites readers to reflect on faith, trust, transformation, and the possibilities of an enduring spiritual connection.

    If you’re drawn to the exploration of consciousness in What Dreams May Come, the timeless love of Highlander, or the romance beyond human limitations in Somewhere in Time, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

    📖 Find the book on Amazon:
    👉 https://a.co/d/0iuwYa0V

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    47 min
  • Finding Hope Through Expectant Faith | Noemi Castro Feinstein on Are We There Yet?
    8 Oct 2026

    A mother’s love, unwavering faith, and the strength to face the unimaginable come together in this heartfelt episode.

    Robert Hicks sits down with Noemi Castro Feinstein, co-author of Are We There Yet? A Journey Back from Nowhere, to explore her deeply personal memoir of a mother-daughter vacation forever changed by a devastating accident. Together, they discuss her daughter’s recovery, the moments Noemi experienced as miracles, and her concept of “expectant faith” remaining open to possibility even when the future feels uncertain.

    If you’re drawn to stories of resilience, spiritual discovery, and finding hope during life’s darkest moments, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

    📖 Get your copy on Amazon:
    👉 https://a.co/d/0ePa0lHI

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    29 min
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