Podcast: Episode 04 is now available

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Just a quick post. Episode 04 of my 'An Indie Author's Life' podcast is available both on iTunes and through the Podbean host. 

One of my aims for the podcast is to promote fellow Indie Authors by reviewing their book series.  First up is Bloodtrails by Jennifer Blackstream.  I must confess that I have not yet read books four and five, school is my priority before pleasure reading.  However, they are both in my 'to be read' folder on my Kindle and I am looking forward to them as I enjoyed the first three books in the series.  Happy reading!


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