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don’t know about you, but I like to listen to authors speak about their book, their process, and their life. For me, it creates a closer connection to the books they write.
isn’t, is a physician turned writer. How cool is that, and even better, the guy is trying to cure cancer! See page 8.
Inside this edition, between great holiday book picks, you will see over two dozen authors that have been interviewed by The GAB TALKS Podcast, www.theGABTALKS.com this year. GAB TALKS is on over 20+ streaming services including Apple, Spotify, and iHeartRadio. Gabby is a natural researcher, and always brings out something I didn’t know before; and more importantly, always something interesting about the author that makes me feel more ‘in the know’. I like that.
Who doesn’t have generational baggage? Gina Birkemeier who speaks about breaking cycles and finding freedom without a preachy or heavy-handed process. For her it was faith and therapy, but says that’s not the only way. See page 51. Or David B Whitacre. Another most intelligent person whose life experience demands that he get to know, understand, to explain why people do what they do. Take the gift quiz, https://www. sevengifts.com/gift-quiz. See page 62. It was a lot of fun, and I bet you’ll find out a lot more about yourself.
I would also like to thank my dear friend, colleague, and previous boss (twice), David Nudo for his contribution to this issue. He gives us real stats showing us that bookstores are alive and well, and asks our friends and industry professionals to give their best Holiday Book Pick.
So many authors, so many books, so little time! Click on the interviews, let the information wash over you, and you might be surprised like I was. Some of these authors have become favorites; and I didn’t even know their name until I listened to their GAB TALKS interview. I’m so looking forward to “keep on reading!”
As you begin your holiday shopping, take a moment to learn about the authors featured. Click thru to their landing page and watch their video interview.
Ted Olczak
For one, John Albedo, who with his ‘debut’ book which it actually
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